
A regular podcast from Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, Australia’s most respected independent thoroughbred publication, covering off the biggest issues in the racing, breeding and wagering industries,
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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This week marks a landmark moment for Australian wagering reform, with the federal parliament passing key changes to advertising restrictions.
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This week, the future leadership of Racing Queensland comes into sharp focus as the search for a permanent chief executive gathers momentum, Western Australia's racing industry awaits the findings of a critical review into its funding model,.
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Tabcorp has agreed to acquire BetMakers for about $267 million to secure modern wagering technology, AI capabilities, and global distribution, fast-tracking its technology transformation.
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A sharp, industry-forward discussion that repeatedly centers market dynamics, governance, and wagering in Australian racing. Episodes frequently dissect regulatory changes, integrity investigations, top-end sale activity, and strategic shifts among breeders, studs, trainers, and bookmakers, all with practical implications for buyers, sellers, and investors. Noteworthy are the candid industry insights, close ties to major sales and racing events, and a clear emphasis on how policy, economics, and market sentiment ripple through everyday operations. Listeners are likely to find valuable context for decision-making in bloodstock, sales timing, and racing governance, with a bias toward data-driven analysis and insider perspectives.
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Recent guests on Straight Talk include:
1. Sam Pritchard-Gordon
2. Chris Waller
3. Tom Moore
4. Kylie Rogers
5. Anthony Mithen
6. Tom Magnier
7. Julia Ritchie
8. Fred Nofke
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