Jul 30, 2026 · 41 min · 16 segments
This episode of Straight Talk examines the decline in two-year-old participation in Australian racing, its impact on breeding and sales, and how trainers are adapting. We discuss New Zealand’s…
Tim RoweHostThis week, questions are being asked about the future of Australia's two-year-old racing model as participation continues to decline.
We'll also examine the growing influence of racing-themed computer games, review this season's premiership battles, and hear about Tim's trip to Malaysia for the country's richest race.
In wagering, Labor clarifies its gambling reform agenda, Japanese punters are set to gain access to the Everest and the Melbourne Cup, and Racing Queensland looks for solutions to declining field sizes.
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This week, questions are being asked about the future of Australia's two-year-old racing model as participation continues to decline.
We'll also examine the growing influence of racing-themed computer games, review this season's premiership battles, and hear about Tim's trip to Malaysia for the country's richest race.
In wagering, Labor clarifies its gambling reform agenda, Japanese punters are set to gain access to the Everest and the Melbourne Cup, and Racing Queensland looks for solutions to declining field sizes.