Bren O'Brien
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Sweet addition adds to Meteor’s Widden legacy
Sweet Ride will become the fourth descendant of the influential but ill-fated stallion Northern Meteor to stand at Widden Stud in 2024.
Run The Numbers - Fast starts make for successful stallions
The top four sires in Australia this season all have one thing in common, they had multiple Group 1 winners from their first crops. This week’s Run The Numbers examines the importance of first impressions.
No news is not good news - Could gambling reform become a federal election issue?
As the wagering industry nervously awaits word from the federal government on the laws regulating the advertising and promotion of gambling, there is a greater chance that reform will become a central issue at the upcoming election, writes Bren O’Brien.
Inquiry could delay Rosehill plans but ATC ‘happy to cooperate’
The Australian Turf Club has said it will fully cooperate with a parliamentary inquiry into its proposed sale of Rosehill, which threatens to push back the timeline of the $5 billion proposal.
‘A multi-billion dollar proposition should not be drawn up on the back of a napkin’ – NSW parliament to hold inquiry into Rosehill
The Rosehill sale process and the operations of the Australian Turf Club and Racing NSW are set to be scrutinised after the NSW Legislative Council established a parliamentary inquiry.
Sportsbet still caught in wagering downdraft
Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet, saw its revenue decline US$22 million year-on-year through the first three months of 2024.
Aquis to stand first son of Blame in Australia
Aquis has added multiple American Grade 3 winner Officiating to its Queensland roster for the 2024 season, with the son of Blame to stand at $12,500 (inc GST).