Bren O'Brien
Total 1447 Posts
Stand and deliver - Victorian government approves Caulfield grandstand demolition
A new grandstand as part of the Melbourne Racing Club’s masterplan for Caulfield is a step closer following a Victorian government decision.
The Yulong effect – How the battle at the top has changed the Australian mares' market
The battle between Yulong and Coolmore to secure the best-performed fillies and mares in Australia has shifted the Australian bloodstock market, but is there a risk of duopoly developing?
Mariamia repays Newhaven with $1.8 million windfall
Group 1 winner Mariamia is the latest Group 1-winning mare to head to the Yulong broodmare band after The Galaxy winner was sold in foal to I Am Invincible for $1.8 million at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
$6.6 million Imperatriz rewrites records on the Gold Coast
Imperatriz will join Yulong’s regal broodmare band after setting a record for a broodmare in Australia when she sold for $6.6 million at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
What's wrong with Warwick Farm? The inside running on Sydney's 'dinky-di' racetrack
It’s doubtful that any piece of racing infrastructure is subject to as much widespread industry scrutiny as our major turf racetracks. Warwick Farm seems a special case.
When were Australia's major racetracks last renovated?
Warwick Barr takes a look at the most recent major renovations for Australia's metropolitan racetracks.
Vinnie filly brings $800,000 on day of drama on Gold Coast
An $800,000 I Am Invincible filly topped a dramatic final day of the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, which was delayed by nearly an hour due to a medical emergency.