Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

Total 692 Posts
Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Outside the bubble: Hazzard appointment defended by NSW Racing Minister

The fact that former MP Brad Hazzard, who will lead the review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act, wasn’t a regular racegoer is seen as a positive by the man who appointed him, NSW Racing Minister David Harris.

Run The Numbers – Is the first crop the deepest?

With the breeding season days away from starting, Run The Numbers ponders the question of whether the best time to breed to a stallion is actually his first season at stud.

Entain appoints Andrew Vouris as permanent CEO

Andrew Vouris has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Entain Australia & New Zealand on a permanent basis, having first stepped into the role in June.

Betr linked with Entain discussions

Not content with its protracted takeover battle for PointsBet, betr has been linked with a play for the Australian business of Entain.

Putting a name on it – why bookies sponsor race clubs

Sponsorship deals for Australian race clubs have evolved far beyond a bit of branding on the winning post. But while these agreements provide valuable revenue for clubs, what’s in it for the sponsors, particularly Australia’s corporate bookmakers?

‘Enormous opportunity to evolve’ - Frank Smith appointed as Sky Racing’s new executive producer

Frank Smith has become the latest recruit to a new-look Tabcorp, joining Sky Racing as executive producer of the network.

Flemington to host 2026 Cox Plate

Flemington and the Victoria Racing Club have seen off a determined bid from the Melbourne Racing Club and Caulfield to win the rights to host the 2026 Cox Plate.
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