Bren O'Brien
Total 340 Posts
‘Gone to the dogs’ – Troubled times in trots and greyhounds point to thoroughbred challenges
The harness and greyhound racing industries are feeling the pain as the major post-pandemic decline in wagering bites, and those in the thoroughbred industry should be taking note, writes Bren O’Brien.
McColgan joins Racing SA as vet merry-go-round rolls on
The merry-go-round of senior equine vets in Australia has continued with Dr Simone McColgan taking up a position as Chief Veterinary Officer at Racing SA.
Entain opts to stick the global course after strategic review
Wagering giant Entain will retain the vast majority of its global assets after an internal strategic review.
Where’s Gil? Rumours swirl as Racing Victoria chairman deadline looms
With just nine days until interim chair Mike Hirst departs the Racing Victoria board, conjecture is building as to whether Gillon McLachlan has had a change of heart on the chairmanship.
Tassie racing integrity reform finally put before parliament
A long-awaited bill to address Tasmania's troubled racing integrity system has been put before state parliament.
Ruthless Dame joins Magic Millions mares
Ruthless Dame has joined the list of Group 1-winning mares to be sold at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast next week.
All-Star future remains unclear as Racing Victoria releases 2024/25 race dates
The All-Star Mile is without a home yet for 2025, while the number of Victorian race meetings scheduled next season has been reduced, with seven Thursday afternoon meetings cut.