Bren O'Brien
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Class of 2023 update - Switzerland helps Coolmore cash in on Australian yearling sales outlay
Group 1-winning colt Switzerland has provided a windfall for Coolmore as the standout horse to so far emerge from the 47 seven-figure yearlings sold during the 2023 Australian yearling sales.
Analysis: What does the Rosehill report really mean for Racing NSW?
Bren O’Brien examines the possible impacts on Racing NSW and the broader racing industry from the recently released Rosehill Select Committee report.
ATC switches drinks – Asahi taps into Sydney’s racetracks
Sydney racegoers will need to change up their beer, soft drink and coffee choices with Asahi to assume pourage rights on all four tracks run by the Australian Turf Club.
Back on track - Bookie offers on-course wagering lifeline after Tabcorp exit
Tabcorp’s decision to wind up its on-course operations has been a blow for the Victorian racing industry, but as Warwick Barr reports, one betting agency isn’t giving up on the racetrack as a wagering option.
Kiwi riches await in revamped New Zealand Summer Racing Carnival
New Zealand’s Summer racing calendar has been reimagined for 2025, delivering a spectacular lineup of world-class events.
A breath of fresh air - What drove auction houses to change scoping system
Inglis, Magic Millions and New Zealand Bloodstock have confirmed they will do away with the Lane-Bain Fallon post-sale endoscopic grading system in favour of the seven-point Havemeyer scale. Tim Rowe talks to veterinary experts about the motivation behind the change.
Hot offerings - Digital sale alliance taps into demand for Too Darn Hot's progeny
Eight mares in foal to Too Darn Hot will be offered at a unique Tattersalls and Inglis Digital online auction.