Bren O'Brien
Total 343 Posts
Rosehill to be sold off in shock move by ATC
Rosehill racecourse, the home of the Golden Slipper and more recently the Golden Eagle, will cease racing within five years after a shock announcement by the New South Wales government that it will acquire it from the Australian Turf Club (ATC) to build a suburb of 25,000 homes.
Cooke’s term extended as NSW racing moves on from Balding
Deputy Chair Dr Saranne Cooke’s time on the Racing NSW board has been extended as Racing Minister David Harris confirmed that a search has begun for a permanent replacement for departing chairman Russell Balding.
Widden secures I Am Unstoppable's stud future
I Am Unstoppable has become the latest three-year-old stallion prospect to be secured by a major stud, with Widden Stud buying into the I Am Invincible colt.
Run The Numbers in Review – Exceed And Excel extends extraordinary record
Saturday's stakes racing added another chapter to the amazing record that Exceed And Excel has with his two year-olds.
Baker's delight as Overpass claims Winterbottom
The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass added a second feature Ascot victory to his resume when claiming the $1.5 million Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) on Saturday.
Balding to exit Racing NSW after dramatic u-turn by NSW government
The search is on for a new chairman of Racing New South Wales after the Chris Minns’-led state government made the extraordinary move of pulling support of its own bill which would have extended the board term of current chairman Russell Balding.
Racing Victoria leadership void stretches on as Hirst gets extra term
Approaching six months without a permanent chairman, Racing Victoria has extended the board term of acting chair Mike Hirst.