Bren O'Brien
Total 730 Posts
Rytenskild and Tabcorp settle dismissal case
Former Tabcorp chief executive Adam Rytenskild has settled his unfair dismissal claim with the wagering giant.
The Point of Consumption tipping point - Does Queensland move first?
With the outcomes of the Queensland racing review imminent, there is growing confidence that a reduction of the state’s Point Of Consumption Tax rate may be on the cards. Bren O’Brien investigates what it could mean for the funding of racing in the state.
MIXI in control of PointsBet after seven-month fight
MIXI has confirmed its control of PointsBet, with its final share of the Australian bookmaking company getting up to 66.43 per cent.
On the limit - Melbourne Cup change sees lightweights surge
Favourite Al Riffa will need to break a 71-year weight carrying record if he is to win the Melbourne Cup after being allotted 59kg, while there was a record representation of horses allotted the limit weight of 51kg.
Two more brands launch on Punterstech
Wagering technology company Punterstech has continued to gain market share, with the launch of two new brands on its platform, Ripperbet and Millennialbet.
New Zealand moves Oaks to try and preserve Group 1 status and downgrades Thorndon Mile
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has shaken up its autumn schedule, moving two Group 1 races in order to help sustain their international status, while downgrading another to Group 2.
Run The Numbers - Brightside part of an elite quartet
Only a select number of horses have won Group 1 races in five consecutive Australian racing seasons. Mr Brightside became the fourth in the past 35 years with his victory at Flemington on Saturday.