The Pattern, Charlotte Mills on racing's leadership challenges plus the ups and down of the stallion game

Welcome to this week's edition of Straight Talk with Brent O'Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, brought to you by our sponsors Inglis and Darley. Today, the future of The Pattern is still a white-hot issue. What is at play in the ATC's meeting with Racing NSW? Is the VRC staging a financial turnaround and Racing Queensland's search for a chairman is underway. We also have a detailed interview with experienced racing executive Charlotte Mills about leadership in racing. In Breeding and Bloodstock, WA stallions get their chance to shine, an unfortunate end for a Melbourne Cup winning stallion, the economics of standing stallions and questions of fertility. In wagering, no gambling ad reform in sight, WA backs a national tote, Entain's NZ commitment and does turnover cure all.