Bren O'Brien
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Run The Numbers – A family first for Nepotism
A combination of one of New Zealand’s greatest sirelines and Australia’s foremost damlines produced the Champagne Stakes winner, Nepotism. But as this week’s Run The Numbers explores, neither pedigree is renowned for the precocity to produce a two-year-old Group 1 winner.
Rowe on Monday - Yeung embarks on bloodstock journey with Magic Millions, Player’s Nepotism ride and Stewart scoffs at tariffs impact
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with Magic Millions recruit Thomas Yeung, finds out why the sky is the limit for Nepotism and discovers a contrarian industry view on tariffs.
Wootton Bassett returns as Private Life joins Coolmore Australia roster
Coolmore will shuttle one of the world’s hottest stallions again in 2025 with a fee yet to be confirmed for Wootton Bassett, who will lead the Australian roster of 13 in 2025.
How club membership remains a powerful force in Australian racing
Membership has been the foundation on which Australian racing clubs have been built and its power base remains strong despite having a diminishing relevance on the balance sheet.
Consumer watchdog launches probe into NSW trainers’ charity event
The NSW Trainers Association is under investigation over its involvement in a fundraising lunch for a high-profile charity organisation.
Champagne and Caviar - the omens surrounding Nepotism’s Group 1 bid
Nepotism, closely related to Black Caviar, will be trying to honour the champion mare while creating his own high-profile identity in the Champagne Stakes.
Tabcorp uncertainty persists as NSW government drags heels on funding review
No news is not good news for Tabcorp, as it awaits a comprehensive review of its NSW licence agreement which has considerable knock-on implications for the broader racing industry.