Bren O'Brien
Total 484 Posts
‘Encouraging trends’ – Sportsbet grows revenue and customers despite softness in turnover and racing
Australia’s biggest bookmaker Sportsbet is continuing its growth in both revenue and number of active customers, as it rides a wave of additional regulation, taxation and softness in the racing market.
Run The Numbers – A huge Cup week for J-Mac, Waller and Yulong
While it was James McDonald, who (rightly) dominated the Flemington carnival headlines with a record 11 winners, it was also a successful week for a host of other jockeys, trainers, sires, breeders and owners. Run The Numbers runs the rule over the Cup week stats.
PointsBet scotches takeover rumours as share price doubles since September
Publicly listed wagering company PointsBet has doused speculation it is set for a takeover as its share price soared to its highest point for 2024.
Farnan made to wait for black-type stamp despite North England's Gift success
Farnan may lead the first-season sires table in Australia, but the win of his colt North England at Rosehill on Saturday is unlikely to get black-type recognition.
Executive change continues at Entain
Dafne Guisard has been appointed as chief operations officer at Entain’s global business.
From Rosehill replacement to reject in 28 days – How Warwick Farm dimmed in the ATC‘s eyes
While Warwick Farm was initially a centrepiece of the Australian Turf Club’s idea to sell Rosehill, plans to turn it into western Sydney’s feature Group 1 racetrack disappeared as quickly as they emerged, new documents reveal.
Oaks success another moment to treasure for Yulong
Yulong’s extraordinary spring took another jump forward when its star filly Treasurethe Moment delivered an authoritative victory in the G1 VRC Oaks, providing a first elite success for resident stallion Alabama Express.