Bren O'Brien
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McLachlan’s likely ascent just part of the puzzle for Racing Victoria
Gillon McLachlan becoming Racing Victoria chairman would create plenty of headlines, but would it solve the Victorian industry's broader political troubles?
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.
Racing Victoria about-face allows Maher to keep partnership wins
Ciaron Maher has made a successful bid to have his Victorian winners during the remainder of the 2023/24 season added to his tally with former co-trainer David Eustace.
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.
Something doesn’t add up for Maher in bid for premiership recognition
A Racing Victoria decision has earned the ire of the all-conquering Ciaron Maher stable as it starts the post-David Eustace era.