Bren O'Brien

Those who believe that data could revolutionise the thoroughbred industry are adamant they can’t afford to wait for industry regulators or governing bodies to make that revolution happen.

Steven O’Dea and Matt Hoysted, who reached the pinnacle of racing thanks to Oakleigh Plate winner Uncommon James, will go their separate ways with their training partnership to be dissolved after four seasons.

Cash may have once been king of Australian betting rings and TABs, but financial crimes regulator AUSTRAC said it represents a threat to the integrity of the wagering industry.

With the mission to find the new chief executive of Racing Victoria now on in earnest, Bren O’Brien looks at the five - well actually seven things - which should be at the top of the new boss’ to-do list.

How did Greyhound Racing NSW go from proclaiming its best-ever year to the Racing Minister threatening to sack its board and its chief executive resigning in a week?

Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign continues to make headlines with her Kizuna colt foal selling for AU$1.9 million in Japan.

The Flemington straight is arguably Australia’s most valuable proving ground when it comes to aspiring stallions. For established star sires like Australia’s current top two, I Am Invincible and Zoustar, it continues to be a happy hunting ground.