Bren O'Brien
Total 639 Posts
Will’s way – How an industry-based solution would drive down ownership costs
Trainer Will Freedman believes solving ballooning ownership and training costs lies in the thoroughbred industry building solutions that would ensure fewer people are getting a clip of the ticket.
ReadyBet latest bookie in ACMA sights
Victorian-licensed ReadyBet has become the latest bookmaker to run afoul of self-exclusion rules, after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found it had sent texts and push notifications self-excluded people.
Racing reliance cited as a weakness in fight for PointsBet
An overreliance on racing customers is being portrayed as a major weakness in the latest missive fired by PointsBet’s board towards potential suitor betr.
Jimmy ready to hit The Everest
Ciaron Maher has again partnered up with TAB ahead of The Everest, with Jimmysstar to run in the wagering giant’s slot.
Rosehill redevelopment on new ATC chairman’s agenda
The development of land surrounding Rosehill racecourse remains a priority for the regime at the Australian Turf Club, with new chairman Tim Hale pinpointing it as one of the key issues.
Not in-play – Aussie bookies reject automated in-race pricing
While British punters started betting live in the run on Victorian racing this week, the limited in-play racing product on offer to Australian punters by bookmakers is unlikely to change
Run The Numbers – The ongoing collapse of Australian two-year-old racing
While Australia may hold a reputation for its two-year-old racing, the most recent figures point to an ongoing slump in participation, which is having a knock-on impact across breeding and bloodstock. Run The Numbers investigates.