Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Sportsbet still caught in wagering downdraft

Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet, saw its revenue decline US$22 million year-on-year through the first three months of 2024.

Aquis to stand first son of Blame in Australia

Aquis has added multiple American Grade 3 winner Officiating to its Queensland roster for the 2024 season, with the son of Blame to stand at $12,500 (inc GST).

Brickpit or bust? Where to for Sydney metropolitan racing should Rosehill be closed

Should the ATC’s proposal to close, redevelop, and sell off Rosehill materialise, it would raise a burning question about the future make-up of Sydney’s metropolitan tracks. Bren O’Brien looks at the options on the table.

Run The Numbers: Autumn leaves no doubt as to Kah’s elite status

With five Group 1 victories in 11 weeks, Jamie Kah has confirmed herself, once again, among the very best jockeys in Australia. This week’s Run the Numbers dissects her incredible autumn.

Munz lost the vote, but has he won the war?

The departure of another of the executives who was on the hitlist of Jonathan Munz moves Racing Victoria closer to looking exactly like what the billionaire owners rep hoped it would be after February’s failed board spill, writes Bren O'Brien.

Tough trade at Inglis Broodmare sale

Inglis’ week of breeding sales in Sydney wrapped up with a low-key Australian Broodmare Sale, featuring drops in average, aggregate and median on last year and two lots selling for $240,000.

NSW racing blighted by abandonments

Eleven race meetings in eight days have been lost in New South Wales, while a feature Gosford meeting was moved, as wet weather creates havoc.
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