Bren O'Brien
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Boardrooms, ballots and potential legal bunfights: The battle for power at the MRC
From industry unrest over a possible sale of Sandown to the internal issues that have put senior figures at loggerheads, Matt Cain reflects on intense factional issues as he steps down as Melbourne Racing Club chairman.
The $1.6 billion question – ATC board fractured on current and potential Rosehill valuation
Australian Turf Club vice chairman Tim Hale insists an independent valuation of $1.6 billion, an amount described by chairman Peter McGauran as a “paltry return”, is the true improved value of Rosehill including rezoning and a Metro station.
Run The Numbers - The global pattern: Group 1 races around the world
With Australia set to add to its total of annual Group 1 races for the first time in six years, Run The Numbers examines elite racing around the world and how Australia compares.
Greens’ bid to have ACT industry funding cut comes unstuck for third time
An economic report found that racing in Canberra boosted the ACT economy by $80 million amid a motion to have the industry’s funding model scrapped.
Rowe on Monday - Shuttle success and the sales conundrum
In his weekly Monday column, senior journalist Tim Rowe examines the major trends and news stories from the bloodstock and breeding industries, through the prism of the week’s racing.
Ole Ole - Vinery’s Kirk in hot demand with two first-crop trial winners
If Monday’s first set of major two-year-old barrier trials at Randwick are any guide, Ole Kirk is set to make a major mark with his first crop on the track.
Pending Racing NSW board vacancies prompt Racing Minister to open up process
New South Wales Racing Minister David Harris has established a selection panel and called for expressions of interest for members of the Racing NSW board, with two roles to be filled by the end of 2024.