Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

Total 412 Posts
Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Who will be the next CEO of Tabcorp?

A month on from Adam Rytenskild’s sudden departure, Bren O’Brien has run his eye over the leading candidates for one of the most high-profile roles in Australian wagering, chief executive of Tabcorp.

Run The Numbers – When the market misses – the Pride Of Dubai story

The gap between what the bloodstock market expected of the progeny of Pride Of Dubai and what he has been able to deliver as a stallion is as wide as the margin his star daughter Pride Of Jenni won the Queen Elizabeth Stakes by on Saturday.

Group 1-producing stallion War Chant dies in WA

War Chant, the Western Australian-based sire of 46 stakes winners, including Group 1 winning mare Silent Sedition, has died aged 27.

Betmakers acquires RACELAB, renegotiates betr deal

Wagering data and technology provider RACELAB has been acquired by Betmakers, which also announced a significant change with its deal with bookmaker betr.

Steve Rosich steps down as Victoria Racing Club chief executive

The Victoria Racing Club is on the hunt for a new CEO after Steve Rosich’s resignation.

Newmarket winner Cylinder retired, set to stand for Darley in Victoria

Newmarket Handicap winner Cylinder has been retired from racing and will stand for Darley in Victoria in 2024.

Howlett back in hot seat as Racing Ministry roundabout continues in Tasmania

Jane Howlett will be the new Tasmanian racing minister, replacing Felix Ellis.
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