Bren O'Brien
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Rowe On Monday - Derby winner's sales dilemma, is sex bias a myth and sons of a star in demand
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim explores how a near miss led Simon Delzoppo to breed a SA Derby winner, questions if sex bias in a stallion’s progeny is a real factor or just perception and looks at the flow of Zoustar’s sons headed to stud.
Racing renaissance? – Record turnover, surge in viewership for Kentucky Derby
Record growth in wagering and viewership for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby point to a resurgence in the interest in horse racing in the United States.
Starlust a 'game-changer' as Riverstone launches into stallion game
Riverstone’s entry into the stallion market via Breeders’ Cup winner Starlust has been described by the Hunter Valley farm as a “game-changer” for the fledgling operation.
Armidale backs Bodyguard to boost Tassie fortunes
Armidale Stud has turned to high-class juvenile Bodyguard to help rejuvenate Tasmania’s breeding and racing industry, with the son of I Am Invincible’s acquisition described as a coup for the state.
Sliding doors and Google Maps - an unlikely route to the South Australian Derby
A racing novice of less than a decade ago, Matt Sellick’s unconventional venture into thoroughbred syndication is getting serious with Statuario one of the favourites to win the South Australian Derby.
Contrasting trans-Tasman fortunes for Entain
Entain’s New Zealand division continues to keep pace with the global revenue growth of the publicly listed giant, but headwinds persist in a more mature and regulated Australian market.
Final call – chief commentators in Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart depart in Tabcorp purge
Some of Australia's best-known racing commentators have lost their jobs amid a Tabcorp shake-up of the wagering company's broadcast team.