Bren O'Brien
Total 343 Posts
Is Storm Boy about to become Australia's first $50 million horse?
The bidding war for Storm Boy is set to push the colt's value beyond $50 million, an unprecedented value for an Australian horse.
Run the Numbers - What has happened to Australia’s reverse shuttle sires?
With just one Australian-bred stallion shuttling to the Northern Hemisphere in 2024, Bren O’Brien examines what has happened to reverse shuttling and the legacy of Exceed And Excel and Fastnet Rock.
Rich slot race for 3YOs highlights massive boost to NZ feature racing
A $3.5 million slot race is among a slew of racing program changes in New Zealand designed to reinvigorate the country’s summer carnival from 2025.
Winx's filly highlights upsized Easter Sale catalogue
Inglis has announced its largest Easter Yearling Sale catalogue in four years, with 500 lots, highlighted by the first filly of champion mare Winx, one of 41 yearlings by Group 1-winning mares.
Racing leads year-on-year wagering revenue decline for Sportsbet
The parent company of Australian market leader Sportsbet has reported a significant drop in overall revenue in 2023, with turnover on racing cited as a major contributing factor.
The great divider – Andrew Jones undeterred as he pilots Racing Victoria through leaner times
Despite calls for his resignation, Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones is determined to do the job on his own terms.
Macau government declares time on 'waning' thoroughbred racing industry
Horse racing in Macau is set to end on April 1 after the Macau Jockey Club was stripped of its concession right to run racing.