Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Straight Talk Podcast - Karaka preview with Mark Chitty plus City Of Troy and Caulfield's Cox Plate tilt

Join Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they chat the New Zealand Bloodstock Sale at Karaka, plus the latest news in breeding, racing and wagering.

Chief executive Jason Scott to leave Racing Queensland

Jason Scott is set to depart as Racing Queensland chief executive officer after only two years in the role.

Caulfield set to be confirmed as 2026 Cox Plate host

Caulfield is expected to be announced as the host of the 2026 Cox Plate, with the final details of the deal with Moonee Valley Racing Club set to be signed off.

Odds firm on a post-election result as Albanese kicks gambling reform agenda down the road again

The Albanese government's reluctance to deal with the pending issue of gambling advertising reform means a resolution may not be known until after this year’s federal election, by which time bookies believe Australia will have a new government, writes Bren O’Brien.

Racetracks vs real estate - Gulfstream clouds overshadow Pegasus meeting

Gulfstream Park, which will host the Pegasus World Cup this weekend, is the latest American racecourse with significant doubts over its future, as the value of racetracks as real estate upends the global thoroughbred industry’s business models.

Run The Numbers - Timing your Slipper run perfectly

Wodeton may be a clear favourite for the Golden Slipper, but his 63-day path from debut to Rosehill glory would be the equal fourth fastest for a Slipper winner in the past 25 years. Run The Numbers looks at how a similar formula has been followed by recent winners Shinzo and Stay Inside.

Sabotage with no leads – Police hit dead end in Gold Coast turf poisoning probe

Queensland police are of the strong belief that the Gold Coast track was intentionally poisoned by a third party ahead of the Magic Millions but admit they have few leads as to who they culprit may be.
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