Trainer fined for severed horse-head threat Jun 3, 2009
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by John O'Brien; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters. com). (Yahoo News)
Derby day's a dream run come true Apr 11, 2009
EVER since John O'Brien was a kid watching his mum operate as an SP bookie at the local pub, Derby day has always been special. He never imagined he would have a horse running in the AJC Australian Derby, 2400 metres, at Royal Randwick, but fate has led him to hold a share in Coniston Bluebird. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Del Potro left out of Argentina Davis Cup team Feb 24, 2009
(Reporting by Brian Homewood; Editing by John O'Brien). . (International Herald Tribune)