Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Snipes, swamps, frogs and thoroughbreds – Racing NSW and ATC push on with Brickpit plans

Racing NSW insists it is thinking big when it envisions a possible metropolitan racecourse on the Brickpit site at Homebush.

Supplier focus and faith in racing drives Waterhouse VC’s latest investment

Tom Waterhouse says he is keeping faith with racing with the latest investment by his Waterhouse VC company in Racing and Sports.

‘Rebuilding trust and restoring faith’ - Tasmania’s integrity overhaul enacted into law

Tasmania has a new racing integrity structure after the passage of two key reform Bills through the state’s parliament on Thursday.

Betr to live on, BlueBet brand steps into the background

The newly merged BlueBet and betr wagering brands will now be united under a single customer identity.

Entain’s Australian fortunes take an upward turn

Signs are strong for growth returning to the Australian wagering industry after Entain, the global company which owns the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, reported that its fortunes are on an upward trajectory.

Racing NSW board of directors did not pre-approve $6m Tabcorp lawsuit

Racing NSW’s legal action against Tabcorp was launched without the prior approval of its board, the Rosehill Select Committee was told by director Garry Charny.

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.
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