Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

COMMENT: Rosehill in name only, parliamentary inquiry turns the torch on V’landys

What was supposed to be an examination of the relationship between the Australian Turf Club and the Chris Minns-led government has now turned into the sternest scrutiny of Racing NSW in the 20-year-long reign of CEO Peter V’landys, writes Bren O'Brien.

Entain picks Australian Gavin Isaacs as new CEO

Global wagering powerhouse Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes, Neds and TAB NZ, has appointed Australian Gavin Isaacs as its new global CEO.

Waterhouse calls for Racing NSW reform as inquiry hears of witness warnings

Gai Waterhouse has called for change at the top of Racing NSW as a parliamentary inquiry begins into the Australian Turf Club’s proposal to close, redevelop and sell Rosehill racecourse.

In Secret retired to the breeding barn

Godolphin has opted to retire its multiple Group 1-winning mare In Secret to a breeding career after she suffered a suspensory ligament injury.

Run The Numbers – Australian racing's most improved

With just over a week left of the racing season and premierships set to be crowned, it seems a good time for Run The Numbers to see which trainers, jockeys and sires have made the biggest improvement when it comes to racetrack wins this season.

No solution on Eagle Farm safety impasse

The short-term future of racing at Brisbane’s Eagle Farm is under a cloud with jockeys refusing to ride at the track until a resolution is found to horses shying at a new construction project alongside the track.

Global outage hits major wagering companies

Australia’s leading wagering companies have been caught up in a global outage which has also crippled banking, media, retail and airlines.
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