Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

Total 702 Posts
Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Olentia follows Espiona's Magic route

Star Thoroughbreds is hoping to repeat the formula which led to a $4.15 million windfall for Espiona last August when it offers Group 1-placed Olentia at next month’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale.

Betr in the black as positive promise is delivered upon

In a financial year where it conducted a merger, an acquisition and another attempted buyout of a key rival, betr has posted its first positive EBITDA result.

Everyone gets a prize – How the Melbourne Cup grew to be a $10 million race

The headlines surrounding the Melbourne Cup’s elevation to an eight-figure race are somewhat different to when it reached the seven-figure milestone in 1985, writes Bren O’Brien.

Taxes and triple threats - Global gambling’s new certainty and its impact on world racing

The tide of gambling taxes is rising globally, with British racing facing an existential triple threat while bettors in the United States are being targeted. Australia knows the script well, but what does it mean for the future of racing? Bren O’Brien investigates.

Racing Victoria sustains prize money, boosts features and maidens amid ‘realignment’

Australia’s two biggest turnover races, the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, have had their purses boosted to record levels, while Racing Victoria has also heavily invested in maidens as it realigns its prize money priorities.

Peter McGauran resigns from ATC amid Rosehill fallout

Australian Turf Club chairman Peter McGauran has resigned his position with the board following the fallout from the failed proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse.

SEN parent company to buy RSN for $3.25 million

Sports Entertainment Group is set to acquire Victorian racing industry-owned racing radio station RSN for $3.25 million in a deal which will see it become the sole dedicated radio broadcaster of racing in Victoria.
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