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Straight Talk Podcast - Jason Scott's RQ reflections and thoughts on the Pattern, trainers up in arms and Tabcorp's revival
In this edition of Straight Talk, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe discuss the ongoing pattern committee impasse, rising stable rents, and industry tensions affecting trainers and chat to former RQ CEO Jason Scott.
The Next Era of Prediction Markets
In the latest Waterhouse VC newsletter, the enormous growth of prediction markets, facilitated by the likes of Kalshi, is in the spotlight.
A chapter closes on the wild west legend of Meningoort
The recent death of Jock McArthur, a former steeplechase jockey, raconteur, and the man behind the infamous and short-lived Meningoort Cup, held special significance for Matt Stewart.
Run The Numbers – Is the first crop the deepest?
With the breeding season days away from starting, Run The Numbers ponders the question of whether the best time to breed to a stallion is actually his first season at stud.
Rowe On Monday - Stallion star power and Hunter hospitality, more success for Mongolian owner
In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reports on the annual Hunter Valley stallion parades as the Australian breeding season approaches, while it's been a dream start Mongolian owner Ganbaatar Dagvadorj and trainer Danny O’Brien.
Written In The Stars - Val Hayward's Magic journey
In the first of a new series, Jessica Owers chats to the recently retired Val Hayward about her 37 years with Magic Millions, her love of travel and the ever-changing nature of her own life and the thoroughbred industry which became her professional home.
Straight Talk Podcast - Clare Lindop on her second racing career, Chris Russell on inspecting yearlings, plus The Pattern, breeding trends and the latest in wagering
Welcome to the latest edition of Straight Talk, powered by Darley and Inglis, featuring interviews with G1-winning jockey turned racing exec Clare Lindop as well as with Inglis' Chris Russell.