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Straight Talk - The Straight

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…

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Latest episodes

  1. The Straight explains - Tabcorp's $267 million acquistion of BetMakers, what does it mean?10 Aug 2026
  2. Wagering industry in spotlight, Chris Waller on building success and a new record looms as Slipper winner sells6 Aug 2026
  3. Australia's vanishing 2YOs, NZ's venue dilemma and premierships point to a vintage season30 Jul 2026
  4. Queensland shake-up, Leilani Lodge for Gai and Adrian, imports make tough buying and more wagering changes?23 Jul 2026
  5. Will Tabcorp's tote ignite an industry shift, the latest on the pattern and Japanese demand for Aussie pedigrees16 Jul 2026
  6. Racing NSW puts ATC into administration, PVL's racing future and a cooling stallion market9 Jul 2026
  7. Pattern D-day approaches, prize money powerhouses and a Gun Runner gamble2 Jul 2026
  8. Tom Moore on plans for Super Seth, plus NZ's big challenge and racing's rich list25 Jun 2026
  9. Andy Makiv on Godolphin's future plans, plus racing and politics and the upside for breeze-up sales18 Jun 2026
  10. Kylie Rogers on Flemington's future, a look at the private mares market and the World Cup's impact on wagering11 Jun 2026