Bren O'Brien
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Friday night lights - Heavy storms force rescheduling of Magic Millions race day
The final seven races of the $14.5 million Magic Millions race day will be run on Friday night after heavy rain caused the scheduled Gold Coast meeting on Saturday to be called off after just three races.
Straight Talk Podcast - Mitsu steps in for $3.2 million filly, plus Barry Bowditch and Adrian Bott
Join Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they delve into the events of day four at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast.
Sunlight in the twilight - Champion mare’s $3.2 million daughter right at home in Japan
Prominent Japanese trainer Mitsu Nakauchida launched a daring raid at the Gold Coast on Friday, securing the Home Affairs-Sunlight filly for a record $3.2 million in a marquee conclusion to Book 1 of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
That’s the Spirit - mateship, a trainer’s sacrifice and a Magic Millions dream
An uncanny prediction and a selfless act from a bush racehorse trainer will accompany Forgotten Spirit into the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
‘It’ll be a really thorough process’ - global search for Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s next CEO
u&u has been appointed by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia to manage the recruitment of a new CEO for the powerful lobby group and its marketing arm, Aushorse.
‘It’s an adjustment’ - Sellers on a sticky wicket as yearling market turns more selective
While key metrics at this week’s Gold Coast Yearling Sale remain high by historical standards, it has become significantly harder to do business for vendors, as buyers tighten their wallets and sharpen their focus.
Premium paid for Snitzel colt - British insurance tycoon sets $2.8 million Magic Millions record
Ciaron Maher will train the most expensive horse ever sold at a Magic Millions Yearling Sale after his client splashed $2.8 million on a colt by Snitzel.