Bren O'Brien
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Kiwis’ geoblock windfall - overseas bookies banned, triggering $100 million Entain payment
Overseas bookmakers will no longer be able to take bets from New Zealand punters after key legislation was passed unanimously through Parliament on Wednesday.
Working overtime – The Australian-based stallions covering to northern hemisphere time
Yulong’s global perspective on its breeding operations saw Alabama Express and Written Tycoon both in action in the barn over autumn, propelling the son of Redoute’s Choice to an Australian high of 241 covers across the “2024” breeding season.
Contrasting states and confounding statements – POCT projection lotto rolls on in NSW and Queensland
The Queensland and NSW governments have different ideas on the trajectory of the Point Of Consumption Tax revenues, which underpin funding of racing in the two states.
Storm Boy to stud - Coolmore calls time on Justify colt’s international campaign
Coolmore’s high-priced colt Storm Boy will return to Australia in August to join the Hunter Valley stud’s stallion roster after two below-par performances in the northern hemisphere.
Run The Numbers – Trainers maketh the stallion
Chris Waller’s influence on the Australian breeding industry extends well beyond just the stallions he has trained himself. This week’s Run The Numbers digs into the number of winners he has prepared by Australia’s top sires.
Tail of the tape - a report card on 2024’s million-dollar yearlings
Forty-two yearlings sold for $1 million or more during the 2024 Australasian sales season. As that crop are about to turn three years of age, The Straight checks out how they have fared so far on the racetrack.
Ka Ying maybe? Changes to RV vet protocols opens door to Champions Sprint possibility
Changes to Racing Victoria’s veterinary protocols for the spring could lead to connections of Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising reconsidering their avoidance of the Champions Sprint at Flemington.