Bren O'Brien
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Bookies dodge racing data fees bullet
Bookmakers have been spared a hefty increase to access racing data amid a Racing Australia decision to adjust its business model and step away as a wholesale supplier.
Bidding for Bella - Sales companies pitch for Everest winner as buyers contemplate her price
Bella Nipotina will be sold in May, but by whom, to who and for how much is anyone’s guess. Inglis and Magic Millions are pitching strongly to be able to sell the reigning Everest champion with a decision from the mare’s owners imminent.
Symmetry for Devil Night as he aims to avenge his great grandsire’s Golden Slipper misfortune
Things didn’t go to plan in the 1999 Golden Slipper for raging pre-post favourite Redoute’s Choice, but Yulong is hoping for better luck with the champion stallion’s great grandson Devil Night, the first colt to win a Blue Diamond at his second start this century.
Run The Numbers - Snitzel and his daughters
The leading producer of stakes winners in Australia this season as both a sire and a broodmare sire, Arrowfield legend Snitzel and the performance of his daughters are in the spotlight in this week’s Run The Numbers.
Rowe On Monday - Canning Downs dispersal 'a difficult decision', Memo highlights Capitalist haul, wagering on yearling auctions, sales boom in South Africa
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe talks to Jan Mackay about a decision to quit the breeding industry, reflects on a productive weekend for Newgate sire Capitalist, delves into the complex world of wagering on yearling sales and checks out the latest auction results from South Africa.
An informed decision? The questions ATC members still want answered ahead of the Rosehill vote
While the Australian Turf Club has sent out its case for its members to vote on the sale of Rosehill racecourse, a host of questions remain unanswered. The Straight asked chairman Peter McGauran many of these in a detailed interview.
‘Long and laborious’ – Minns expects protracted negotiations on Rosehill should ATC vote pass
There are no guarantees that the NSW government will purchase Rosehill racecourse from the Australian Turf Club for $5 billion, with premier Chris Minns confirming negotiations wouldn’t start until after the ATC vote.