Bren O'Brien
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Run The Numbers – Guineas quinella the latest feather in O’Reilly’s ongoing influence
It has been 28 years since O’Reilly’s shot at Australian Guineas glory was foiled by Mouawad, but last Saturday the late Kiwi champion’s name was all over the Group 1 race as the broodmare sire of the first two horses across the line.
Saturday Shorts - Sutton and Feroce claim Guineas, Waller and J-Mac dominate Randwick
Chris Waller celebrated a Group 1 double at Randwick, while it was a first Group 1 for young trainer Dom Sutton as Feroce claimed an upset win in the Australian Guineas at Flemington.
McGrath to put Queensland racing under microscope as bookies welcome fresh review
All three codes of Queensland racing are set to be put under the microscope with a review into their sustainability to be headed by former Australian Turf Club chairman Matthew McGrath.
Barham steps down from VRC board
Experienced media executive David Barham has resigned from the board of the Victoria Racing Club.
The battle for PointsBet – BlueBet steps up the chase for its sweet spot
PointsBet, the ASX-listed bookmaker, has decided on Japanese giant MIXI as its suitor of choice in the takeover game. But spurned BlueBet won’t go down without a fight in its quest to seal a takeover which would set it up as a major player in the Australian market.
A rich history and an uncertain future – Tasmania’s market woes raise difficult questions
Tasmania is getting much better at recognising its vibrant thoroughbred history, but it is its prosperity in the future which is under question after a difficult yearling sale has set breeders on the back foot.
Run The Numbers – Extreme Choice and the fastest to five
Statistically, Extreme Choice has been at warp speed since the time his first crop hit the track. On Saturday, he became easily the fastest Australasian stallion this century to reach five individual Group 1 winners. Run The Numbers examines his amazing run rate.