Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Five more years - Racing.com lives on in free-to-air extension

Racing.com is set to extend its coverage to include Western Australian racing, after Racing Victoria negotiated a five-year extension to its broadcast deal with the Seven Network.

Run The Numbers - How race fillies stole the sales show

The average price of a race filly through public auction in Australia has increased 55.4 per cent in just two years with total investment in mares and fillies bought ‘straight off the track’ now surpassing live auction trade of mares-in-foal. Run The Numbers breaks down this trend.

Reilly departs MRC, Fullarton to assume role as Chief Operating Officer

Tom Reilly’s short tenure as CEO of Melbourne Racing Club has come to a sudden end, with chairman John Kanga announcing his departure on Monday night, four months after Reilly stepped into the role.

Industry mourns Michael Wallace

The sudden death of bloodstock agent Michael Wallace has been felt across the Australasian and global bloodstock and breeding industries.

Early shopping – Bookie fills pre-raceday void

Tabcorp’s decision to abandon its pre-raceday service for betting markets on non-metropolitan meetings has provided a window of opportunity for another bookmaker.

CEO Dean Shannon to leave Entain

Dean Shannon has resigned as chief executive of Entain's Australasian arm and he will depart the global wagering firm at the end of June.

‘It's a faceless game’ - Punters urge changes to reinvigorate racing

As wagering on Australian racing continues to plummet, some of those who make a living through betting on it are urging a major change to how it is being promoted.
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