Bren O'Brien
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Third time's a charm - Bella gets her Everest shot
Having twice knocked back offers for his star mare Bella Nipotina to run in previous editions of The Everest, managing owner Michael Christian feels the time is right for his ‘iron-mare’ in 2024.
‘Untenable’ - Disaffected ATC members put McGauran in the gun
Unhappy Australian Turf Club members are moving to bring about the removal of chairman Peter McGauran over the contentious Rosehill proposal.
Tasmanian POCT shortfalls set scene for challenging times
A drop in Point Of Consumption revenue in Tasmania has put the spotlight on funding as the clock ticks on a crucial government funding deed.
Rosehill parliamentary inquiry – The five major talking points
With the public hearings now completed, Bren O’Brien examines the five main points to emerge from the Parliamentary Select Committee On The Proposal To Develop Rosehill, and examines where it goes from here.
Run The Numbers – Brightside builds for the third generation
With a seventh Group 1 victory for himself and 217th for the Hayes family, Mr Brightside belongs among the greatest horses Lindsay Park has trained, but it is what he is doing for the career for the Hayes brothers which is of the most significance.
Coolmore colt Espionage's spring plans abandoned
Coolmore Australia has put its hopes on recent acquisition Espionage on hold until the autumn after a mishap sent the three-year-old colt for surgery.
Racing Victoria slashes race fields fees in a bid to revive wagering
Faced with wagering on racing falling off a cliff, Racing Victoria has pivoted in its pricing strategy, dropping and simplifying the fees it charges bookmakers to try to push the market back into growth.