scooby3051 10,906 Report post Posted September 27, 2018 Well known in the industry always was a decent guy to me, may he RIP... thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. Vale, Steve Brem Tara Madgwick - Thursday September 27 Yesterday was a sad day for many of us in the racing and breeding industry as news filtered through that Steve Brem had passed away following a long and determined battle with cancer. Steve Brem Far too young to go at age 67, Steve had an incredible breadth of knowledge of thoroughbreds and was always prepared to offer his thoughts and share that knowledge with others. I first knew Steve when he came to work for Gai Waterhouse as her Bloodstock and Racing Manager back in the days when I was riding out for her in the mornings and working at Inglis as a pedigree consultant. Over the years our paths crossed at sales and the races as his career moved towards bloodstock consultancy post the Gai Waterhouse years and mine to the creation of Breednet and children! His advice was always valuable, insightful and entirely his own, Steve called a spade a spade and if you didn't like that so be it. I will miss his emails and cutting assessments… 'that stallion is not fit to perpetuate the breed!' A year ago my son Jack started riding a giant grey Snitzel gelding who now stands at 17.3 hands, a horse that piqued his interest as Steve remembered him well from his yearling inspections… 'ah yes, gave him the lowest rating I give a yearling, it equates to unfortunate to be born, thank goodness it can jump!' In recent times when his health allowed, Steve was active at the sales assisting Denise Martin with her yearling selections for Star Thoroughbreds and two of those purchases will chase Group I glory at Randwick this Saturday in D'Argento and Fiesta. If you are at Randwick this Saturday… I fancy Steve will be there too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insider 3,954 Report post Posted September 27, 2018 A great guy. I first got to know Steve when he was Secretary of the NZ Thorougbred Breeders Association. Later on he moved to Australia as Leigh as pointed out. For a long time he had his own blog which was a benchmark for the industry. Again Leigh alluded to the sharpness of his brain and his forthright opinion on all things Thorougbred and he was seldom wrong, even in stallion selection, where most fail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins 2,120 Report post Posted September 28, 2018 A true character and a tragic loss. Steve's knowledge and judgement were widely respected and he has left an indelible mark on the history of the Australasian industry - go D'Argento tomorrow ! Rest in peace mate.... scooby3051 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,077 Report post Posted September 28, 2018 Played a significant role in getting me to the Irish National Stud Breeding Course and involved in the game in the late 70s. RIP Steve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,996 Report post Posted October 5, 2018 Steve even found time to race a pacer! Along with Mike Dillon and Bob Lovett he raced a pacer called Errand Boy. Trained and driven by Cambridge horseman Colin Chandler he won a race at Whangarei on the 2/5/69 for the trio. He paid $20.30 and $4.70. I would imagine the boys would have had a good collect! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOODBINE 88 Report post Posted October 5, 2018 I met Steve when he first worked in Hamilton in early 1970s as Editor of Best Bets A gentleman all his life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
