Bren O'Brien
Total 1447 Posts
‘A multi-billion dollar proposition should not be drawn up on the back of a napkin’ – NSW parliament to hold inquiry into Rosehill
The Rosehill sale process and the operations of the Australian Turf Club and Racing NSW are set to be scrutinised after the NSW Legislative Council established a parliamentary inquiry.
Sportsbet still caught in wagering downdraft
Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet, saw its revenue decline US$22 million year-on-year through the first three months of 2024.
‘Serious' debt but MRC’s masterplan can proceed without Sandown sale
A Sandown rezoning application will soon be available for public consultation as the Melbourne Racing Club considers funding options for the next phase of its Caulfield redevelopment.
Aquis to stand first son of Blame in Australia
Aquis has added multiple American Grade 3 winner Officiating to its Queensland roster for the 2024 season, with the son of Blame to stand at $12,500 (inc GST).
Brickpit or bust? Where to for Sydney metropolitan racing should Rosehill be closed
Should the ATC’s proposal to close, redevelop, and sell off Rosehill materialise, it would raise a burning question about the future make-up of Sydney’s metropolitan tracks. Bren O’Brien looks at the options on the table.
Run The Numbers: Autumn leaves no doubt as to Kah’s elite status
With five Group 1 victories in 11 weeks, Jamie Kah has confirmed herself, once again, among the very best jockeys in Australia. This week’s Run the Numbers dissects her incredible autumn.
Munz lost the vote, but has he won the war?
The departure of another of the executives who was on the hitlist of Jonathan Munz moves Racing Victoria closer to looking exactly like what the billionaire owners rep hoped it would be after February’s failed board spill, writes Bren O'Brien.
