Bren O'Brien
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Re-sale or retention - Foal market made for many purposes
The weanling market may be more speculative than buying yearlings or mares, but it is arguably the most commercially driven aspect of the bloodstock market.
Run The Numbers – From Goodwood to Doomben – Success still flows for Sussex duo Toronado and Too Darn Hot
Two imported sires with more than just alphabetical alignment in common, Too Darn Hot and Toronado, enjoyed marquee days at Doomben on Saturday. They are the focus of this week’s Run The Numbers.
Frankel foals up front again on the Gold Coast
The international appeal of Frankel was again to the fore at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale on the Gold Coast, with the Juddmonte stallion providing the top two priced foals on what was a solid day of trade.
Thunderbet acquired as bookie rationalisation heats up
Wagga Wagga-based bookmaker Thunderbet has become the latest smaller betting operator to be acquired, with Marantelli Bet to take over from Wednesday May 29.
‘Gone to the dogs’ – Troubled times in trots and greyhounds point to thoroughbred challenges
The harness and greyhound racing industries are feeling the pain as the major post-pandemic decline in wagering bites, and those in the thoroughbred industry should be taking note, writes Bren O’Brien.
From Rough Habit to Molly Bloom - a family’s Doomben legacy continues
Few racehorses made the Queensland winter carnival their own more than Rough Habit and the champion New Zealander’s feats, and family, will be strongly connected to Saturday’s Doomben Cup meeting.
Time-honoured Melbourne Cup lead-up banished from Derby day meeting
The Archer Stakes, a race steeped in Melbourne Cup history as a last opportunity to secure a start in Australia’s greatest race, will be moved to an early spring timeslot.