Bren O'Brien
Total 340 Posts
Run The Numbers – The long and the short of stallions
Does a stallion’s height really impact its prospects at stud? This week’s Run The Numbers examines Australia’s leading sires and their recorded heights to see if bigger really is better.
Gambling ad reforms go to Labor party room
The federal government’s reforms to wagering advertising are gathering pace with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland presenting details of the proposed changes to her fellow Labor MPs on Monday.
‘Cheats, liars, undesirables and cowards’: V’landys blasts critics and ‘wealthy breeders’ at Rosehill inquiry
Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys has taken aim at his critics during a heated and sometimes explosive NSW parliamentary hearing into the sale of Rosehill.
Political storm erupts over wagering ad reform
Leaked plans for the reform of gambling advertising have prompted a political furore, with crossbenchers deriding Communications Minister Michelle Rowland’s reported proposals as a "cop-out" and "half-arsed", "weak policy making".
Run The Numbers – The not-so slow death of the Australian tote
At the start of the 2000s, totalisator betting made up 85 per cent of turnover on thoroughbred racing. Now it is 16 per cent and falling fast. So what happened? Run The Numbers explores the decline.
Racing Victoria identifies its candidates for CEO role
Racing Victoria has started interviewing a shortlist of candidates for its chief executive position.
BlueBet eyes further growth, expansion and new brand after Betr merger
Strong quarterly results ahead of its merger with Betr has BlueBet bullish about its future and ambitious about acquisitions