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.  Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the renewed controversy over Australia’s pattern system, the temporary move of the Cox Plate to Flemington, and a one-day strike hitting British racing. They speak with champion jockey-turned-exec Clare Lindop about transitioning from riding and building industry pathways. They also cover breeding trends, fewer European mares, busy international buying, and speak to Inglis' Chris Russell about yearling inspections. Tim and Bren also discuss the latest moves in wagering and sponsorship and answer some listener questions.