Bren O'Brien
Total 343 Posts
Run The Numbers – Karaka review, and the importance of checking twice
The 2024 Karaka yearling sale has unearthed some surprising statistics as Bren O'Brien takes a deep dive into New Zealand Bloodstock's showpiece event.
Tabcorp, Racing NSW, a court case and a 99-year itch
Racing NSW and Tabcorp are headed to court as their dispute over their long-term wagering agreement escalates. Bren O’Brien looks at how it got to this point.
‘Rational’ bookies ahead of the curve as incentive crackdown looms
Pointsbet Group CEO Sam Swanell is not losing sleep over possible federal government changes to how bookmakers advertise to their customers.
Tassie racing integrity body dumped after Murrihy Report’s scathing criticism
Tasmania’s beleaguered Office Of Racing Integrity will be abolished by the state government.
Flutter’s American dream gathers pace
Flutter, owner of Australia's biggest corporate bookmaker Sportsbet, will make a bid for a primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Run The Numbers: Peter Moody ups his fillies’ game, doubling down on ‘ladies-first’ strategy
The statistics say that Peter Moody’s fillies-focussed strategy, highlighted by his $1.6 million purchase at Karaka this week, is paying dividends.
Victoria follows NSW lead on knackery ban for thoroughbreds
Racing Victoria has followed Racing NSW in prohibiting participants from sending live thoroughbreds to knackeries or abattoirs.