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Bren O'Brien

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‘We’re on the journey’ – Entain not expecting speedy AUSTRAC resolution

Entain chief executive Stella David has urged investors to be patient as the wagering giant looks to resolve its enforcement action issues with the Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC.

Cox Plate scare: Moonee Valley track damage leads to emergency repairs

A two-metre wide trench was dug across Moonee Valley just 10 days out from the Cox Plate to address a flooding problem that has impacted the track ahead of its long-anticipated farewell on October 25.

Everest wagering set to soar thanks to Ka Ying effect

Defying the usual logic that odds-on favourites are a negative for turnover, the presence of Ka Ying Rising has supercharged investment in the $20 million feature.

Punter-friendly results drive Entain’s Aussie decline

Entain’s global fortunes have continued their positive trajectory, but revenue from the Australian business remains in decline, driven by a run of what it called “customer-friendly sports results”.

‘Deeply inappropriate’ – Serious concerns raised as Racing NSW avoids parliamentary contempt charge

A NSW parliamentary privileges committee has raised serious concerns with what it termed the “deeply inappropriate” conduct of Racing NSW but did not find the regulator had interfered with witnesses or that it had acted in contempt of parliament.

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The Straight has a new look. What does it mean for you?

The Straight has relaunched on a new platform and will soon introduce paid membership. We answer all your questions about what is changing and what isn’t.

Vivian Stewart to join Tabcorp board

Experienced director Vivian Stewart will fill one of two vacant spots on the board of wagering giant Tabcorp.

Ka Ying firming after drawing perfectly in The Everest

An ideal barrier draw of seven has pleased Ka Ying Rising’s trainer David Hayes as betting support resumed in earnest for the Hong Kong star ahead of The Everest.

Ready to race and ready to sell: Rachini could create breeze-up history 

In the space of 24 hours this week, Zoustar filly Rachini could become both a black-type winner and an Inglis Ready 2 Race sale-topper.

Run The Numbers – The Guineas Triple Play

Autumn Boy’s victory in the Caulfield Guineas created its own piece of history as the first time three generations of colts - son, sire and grandsire - had won the famous stallion-making race. How unusual is the feat globally? This week’s Run the Numbers finds out.

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