Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Making the Tote great again: Scott pushes national pool as key to parimutuel renaissance

The dream of a national tote pool which could re-invigorate the dying parimutuel betting model in Australia is close to becoming a reality, according to Racing Queensland CEO Jason Scott.

Why New South Wales review could set Tabcorp free

A cap on individual investors owning more than 10 per cent of Tabcorp could be removed by a New South Wales state government review into the funding of the racing industry.

ATC protects membership base ahead of Rosehill vote

The Australian Turf Club has moved to prevent interference ahead of its anticipated membership vote on Rosehill's future.

After 2044 days, Darren Weir saga concludes

The five-and-a-half-year saga regarding trainer Darren Weir has finally concluded with a definite date for the start of his two-year disqualification, while Jarrod McLean and Tyson Kermond have had their bans halved.

Run The Numbers – The rise and rise of Street Boss

A fourth individual Australian Group 1 winner for Street Boss on Saturday is a fitting reward for a stallion whose career has been built in increments. Run The Numbers reflects on his achievements so far.

Australia and betr now BlueBet’s sole focus as it opts out of US market

BlueBet has abandoned its push into the United States wagering market and will now focus solely on its betr business in Australia, which is set to step up its generosities to customers during the spring.

Premier backs in V’landys amid fresh Racing NSW integrity allegations

Premier Chris Minns says he retains full confidence in Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys after a raft of allegations were detailed by Independent MP Mark Latham at a NSW parliamentary hearing.
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