Bren O'Brien
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Azzopardi launches BearBet
Former professional punter Darren Azzopardi has launched his new corporate bookmaking business, BearBet.
Deed of uncertainty - Racing’s funding future under Tasmanian election spotlight
In an election most “mainlanders” perceive as about the building of a stadium and the future of an AFL team, the health of the Tasmanian racing industry is also on the agenda in Saturday’s election in Australia’s southernmost state.
Run The Numbers – Bjorn’s babies shine as Gai and Adrian's juvenile fortunes decline
In the space of one season, Bjorn Baker had gone from a bit-part player in Australia’s juvenile ranks to the leading two-year-old trainer in the country. The changing state of the two-year-old training ranks is front and centre in this week’s Run The Numbers.
Olentia follows Espiona's Magic route
Star Thoroughbreds is hoping to repeat the formula which led to a $4.15 million windfall for Espiona last August when it offers Group 1-placed Olentia at next month’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale.
Betr in the black as positive promise is delivered upon
In a financial year where it conducted a merger, an acquisition and another attempted buyout of a key rival, betr has posted its first positive EBITDA result.
Everyone gets a prize – How the Melbourne Cup grew to be a $10 million race
The headlines surrounding the Melbourne Cup’s elevation to an eight-figure race are somewhat different to when it reached the seven-figure milestone in 1985, writes Bren O’Brien.
Taxes and triple threats - Global gambling’s new certainty and its impact on world racing
The tide of gambling taxes is rising globally, with British racing facing an existential triple threat while bettors in the United States are being targeted. Australia knows the script well, but what does it mean for the future of racing? Bren O’Brien investigates.