Golden Slipper preview, J-Mac's chase for the record, the Hong Kong market and is it the end of cash betting?

Hi everybody and welcome this week's edition of Straight Talk with Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe. This episode breaks down Golden Slipper Week and James McDonald’s pursuit of a record number of Group 1 wins. There is also discussion of John O’Shea’s four-month disqualification, and reflections on NZTR under Matt Ballesty. We also cover breeding and bloodstock developments — Hong Kong incentives, New Zealand’s response to Australia’s foal embargo, South African buying strategies, the Adelaide sales etc In wagering, Tim and Bren look at changes including new cash betting ID rules.