Bren O'Brien
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Run The Numbers – Bjorn’s babies shine as Gai and Adrian's juvenile fortunes decline
In the space of one season, Bjorn Baker had gone from a bit-part player in Australia’s juvenile ranks to the leading two-year-old trainer in the country. The changing state of the two-year-old training ranks is front and centre in this week’s Run The Numbers.
Yankee Rose and Mosheen progeny sought after at Japan Select Sale
Progeny of Australian Group 1 winning mares were in hot demand on the opening day of Japan’s biggest bloodstock sale, with one colt fetching in excess of A$4.3 million.
Olentia follows Espiona's Magic route
Star Thoroughbreds is hoping to repeat the formula which led to a $4.15 million windfall for Espiona last August when it offers Group 1-placed Olentia at next month’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale.
Rowe On Monday - In Flight follows a Proven path, the Middle East's influence on Europe, Aussies in Japan, Seoul winner for Pierata
In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reveals how a conservative approach is paying rich dividends for a leading syndicator, examines what underpins the European bloodstock market, catches up with an Australian attending the JHRA Select Sale and reports on a Pierata winner in South Korea.
Betr in the black as positive promise is delivered upon
In a financial year where it conducted a merger, an acquisition and another attempted buyout of a key rival, betr has posted its first positive EBITDA result.
The chosen nine - Godolphin unveils its post-Cummings Australian training roster
Ciaron Maher will pick up high-class filly Tempted and Group 1 winner Zardozi while eight other NSW and Victorian trainers will also prepare horses for Godolphin under its new-look public racing model.
New blood, old formula for Peters’ next generation
Bob Peters has bred and raced champion after champion over the past 30 years, but a substantial yearling investment spearheaded by his grandson Liam looks set to shape the next generation of stars in the cerise and white.