Bren O'Brien
Total 1447 Posts
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
Waller’s Sydney reign continues but Maher presence looms large
Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher are the two unstoppable training forces in Australia, setting up a rivalry that will continue in 2024/25 and beyond.
Italy move ideal for ambitious Aussie-owned Stake.com
Australian-owned Stake.com has acquired the parent company of Italian sportsbook Idealbet.it.
Espiona secured for $4.15 million, joins Yulong broodmare band
Espiona, a Group 1-winning daughter of Extreme Choice, has parlayed a $3.3 million prize money return on the racetrack into a $4.15 million sale ring windfall for Denise Martin’s Star Thoroughbreds.
Third straight sires title for I Am Invincible
I Am Invincible has claimed his third straight Australian Sires Premiership, after a season where he set a new record with over $32 million in progeny earnings.