Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Who could buy Segenhoe Stud? The $40 million question

Segenhoe Stud in the heart of prime thoroughbred country in the NSW Hunter Valley is on the market. Bren O'Brien examines potential buyers for the historic property.

Zoustar trio top positive first day of National Yearling Sale

A trio of Zoustar yearlings have topped the first day of the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale, as the market demonstrated some optimism with year-on-year growth.

QRIC chief quits ahead of review being made public

Shane Gillard has resigned from his role in charge of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission.

AFL executive appointed VRC's new CEO

Kylie Rogers will be the Victoria Racing Club’s 14th chief executive officer.

Powerful lobby group examining ‘all avenues’ in Save Rosehill agenda

The Save Rosehill lobby group, which has said it mistrusts the Australian Turf Club’s intentions on the process for selling off the racecourse, has the support of some of the biggest names in Australian racing.

Run The Numbers - The divided state of the Australian broodmare market

With the three major broodmare sales completed, a clear trend has emerged, while race fillies remain more desirable than ever, the market for mares offered in foal is in freefall.

$1.4 million Rubisaki signs off on near $100 million broodmare sale

Three million-dollar mares, including Rubisaki, highlighted the final day of Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast, which concluded with less than $100 million in investment for just the second time since 2016.
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