Bren O'Brien
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No spring in Victorian turnover as wagering slump drags on
Wagering on Victoria’s spring carnival fell 8.2 per cent, marking the third consecutive year of reduced betting turnover.
All change at Victorian gambling regulator
Gambling regulator the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has announced Christopher O'Neill as its new chairperson, while it has confirmed that Annette Kimmitt is retiring as chief executive.
Run The Numbers – The beauty of back-to-back
Overpass entered rare air with his second successive win in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. The week’s Run The Numbers looks at the 56 horses this century who have been good enough to win the same Australian Group 1 race on multiple occasions.
Racing Victoria shakes up media and broadcast with key executives to depart
Racing Victoria has brought its media business, RDCM, fully back in-house, with CEO Peter Campbell’s role made redundant and RSN chief executive officer Bernard Saundry to depart.
‘It would take a lot to cancel the EGM’ - ATC presses on with Rosehill vote despite board changes
A change in the make-up of the Australian Turf Club board won’t alter the club’s plans to put a vote on the future of Rosehill before members in April, according to chairman Peter McGauran.
Bjorn again – Overpass continues his Ascot love affair
Bjorn Baker’s star Overpass has extended his domination of WA’s best sprint races, claiming the Winterbottom Stakes for the second straight year.
Kia Ora and Vinery Stud owner Ananda Krishnan passes away
Ananda Krishnan, the Malaysian billionaire who holds major thoroughbred interests in Australia through his ownership in Kia Ora Stud and partnership in Vinery, has died aged 86.