Rich Lister Brian Flannery did not think he would own another horse until his wife suggested it three years ago.
The mining billionaire had bought several with his friends in the 1980s when he worked in coal, but for decades he opted to attend the races rather than spend big on the animals. That was until his wife Peggy told him and his sons – Tyson and Quentin– to find something new to talk about.
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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
