Bren O'Brien
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Betr together – Rival makes a strong case for PointsBet acquisition
Having been previously rebuffed in its pursuit of PointsBet, betr had doubled down in its efforts to create a fourth major player in the Australian wagering landscape.
Run The Numbers – A seven-figure Charm
Charm Stone‘s win in the Robert Sangster Stakes enhances what has already been a record-breaking season for seven-figure yearlings when it comes to Group 1 wins, but as Run The Numbers discovers, it was also a drought-breaker for yearling fillies in the price bracket.
‘A strong reform package is coming’ - Odds shorten on post-election wagering advertising changes
The likelihood of a minority Labor government after the May 3 federal election increases the prospects of significant changes to wagering advertising rules, writes Bren O’Brien.
Comment: Is this the end game for Peter V'landys, or just another twist in his racing tale?
Peter V‘landys’ future as Racing NSW chief executive may be under the spotlight, but those seeking to wedge him from the top job still have their work cut out, writes Bren O’Brien.
‘Deeply concerned’ - Major industry players call for Racing Minister to fast-track NSW review
Some of the most influential figures in the NSW industry have called for the state government to hasten a review into the Thoroughbred Racing Act
Run The Numbers – A family first for Nepotism
A combination of one of New Zealand’s greatest sirelines and Australia’s foremost damlines produced the Champagne Stakes winner, Nepotism. But as this week’s Run The Numbers explores, neither pedigree is renowned for the precocity to produce a two-year-old Group 1 winner.
Tabcorp uncertainty persists as NSW government drags heels on funding review
No news is not good news for Tabcorp, as it awaits a comprehensive review of its NSW licence agreement which has considerable knock-on implications for the broader racing industry.