Linking to an audio file, getting it to play when clicked

Hi
I have uploaded a small .asx audio file onto my server.
I would like to link to it so that it plays on win media player or similar when clicked.
However I have linked to it in the same way you would any other page or file, but it asks you to open it rather than it playing.
Can I do it so that the audio just plays when clicked??
http://www.matthamiltonracing.com
The link in question is in the lower right div.
Many thanks
Mark

The way that a file is used on the client computer is determined by how you define its filetype on your server and how the individual browser is configured to handle it. You basically have little control here, especially with an ASX file. A more accessible way to play audio in a browser is through Flash/SWF. You can google for 'flowplayer' to find a free option that does not require you to own Flash.

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