Bren O'Brien
Total 1447 Posts
Golden Slipper winner Farnan at the heart of Kia Ora’s emergence
Kia Ora’s decision to relaunch a stallion operation off the back of the success of Golden Slipper winner Farnan is paying early dividends in the sales ring.
What price a Frankel? Star factor lures Waller and Waterhouse back for more
Fillies by Frankel have proven a relative rarity in the Magic Millions sales ring, so it was no surprise they commanded a premium from two of Australia’s leading trainers on the Gold Coast.
A million reasons why Rosehill uncertainty can’t diminish Brian Mayfield-Smith’s legacy
Rosehill is a racecourse full of fond memories for Brian Mayfield-Smith and it’s hardly a surprise a connection to some of the stars he trained remains relevant almost four decades on.
From Whitemore to Coolmore – smart strategy a key to Tassie stud's success
It would be easy to characterise Grenville Stud’s outstanding result at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale as a fluke, but that $900,000 windfall owes as much to good strategy as good luck.
Ellis elevates Te Akau's Australian investment with milestone purchases
David Ellis has signed for two million-dollar colts on the Gold Coast in another sign of Te Akau Racing’s increasing ambition in Australia.
John Moynihan and Rigney family among passengers in Qld plane crash
A leading US bloodstock agent has been confirmed as one of the survivors of a light plane crash on a Far North Queensland holiday island.
Entain CEO Dean Shannon shapes up to an uncertain wagering landscape
Australia’s wagering industry has grown at a stratospheric rate over the past 15 years but dark clouds loom on the horizon. How does one of Australia’s biggest wagering companies, Entain, weather the storm?
