Bren O'Brien
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Run The Numbers – Smashing success – Brave Smash breaks new ground for Japanese horses
Brave Smash now holds a special place in racing history as the only Japanese-bred horse to have both won an Australian Group 1 and sired a Group 1 winner in Australia. Run The Numbers breaks down his influence in Australia and the ongoing legacy of Japanese bloodlines.
Another Prophet’s Thousand Guineas upset gives Maher his 50th Group 1
Ciaron Maher celebrated a milestone Group 1 win thanks to Another Prophet, while Yulong concluded its remarkable spring with $2.2 million acquisition Kimochi winning the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.
V’landys denies whistleblower allegations surrounding Racing NSW’s use of JobKeeper
Racing NSW has strongly refuted allegations of a whistleblower raised in NSW Parliament that it accessed the federal government’s JobKeeper program inappropriately during the pandemic.
BlueBet’s 10 per cent Australian market share target
The parent company of newly merged wagering brand betr is aiming to secure 10 per cent Australian market share after the successful amalgamation of its two key brands.
Deficit days - Racing Victoria slips into the red as it absorbs new reality
Racing Victoria remains confident it can ride out the challenges of its new funding landscape and an uncertain wagering environment despite its annual report detailing its first deficit in more than a decade.
‘Unaccountable’ - Parliament considers greater scrutiny on Racing NSW as Rosehill questions persist
Racing NSW could be set to come under greater scrutiny from parliament, ICAC and the auditor general, while board minutes from 2023 raise queries over the regulator's intentions over the possible sale of Rosehill.
‘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.