Bren O'Brien
Total 1447 Posts
Malone takes contrasting paths in deep weanling market
North Bloodstock’s Mick Malone bought two weanlings at the Gold Coast on Sunday and their respective prices sum up the spectrum of the foal market.
Postal and online ballots close as Rosehill vote looms
Online and postal voting has closed for Australian Turf Club members ahead of the landmark vote on whether to proceed on a $5 billion sale of Rosehill racecourse.
Millions dreaming - Maher’s Gold Coast roadmap for Anamoe foal
Trainer Ciaron Maher will take his chances in the Magic Millions sales ring next year with a $360,000 filly by Anamoe, but the long-term target is to have her in the $3 million 2YO Classic in January 2027.
Trading places - Tamac’s Mark Taylor prepares for life after the farm
Tamac Farm Stud, a NSW bloodstock operation that has ridden the highs and the lows of the thoroughbred industry over six decades, is on the market with owner Mark Taylor hoping to make one final splash during the Magic Millions National Sales series.
Schweida and Wilson’s journey from Oink to a Doomben Cup start
Queensland pig farmer Darren Wilson’s chance introduction to Kelly Schweida could lead to a breakthrough Doomben Cup win with Miss Joelene 10 years in the making.
Bookmakers at odds over early betting changes
The early betting landscape of Australian racing changed significantly when Tabcorp altered its approach to publishing odds for certain meetings. One rival bookmaker believes the move lifts the lid on a bigger industry issue.
Unibet fined $1 million for breaches of self-exclusion regulations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has fined Unibet more than $1 million after an investigation into the wagering company’s non-compliance of self-exclusion regulations.
