Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

BetStop sign-ups reach 30,000, but rate of growth slows

The Australian Media and Communications Authority says more than 30,000 Australians have signed up to its national gambling self-exclusion register.

Run The Numbers - The Group 1 producer - Tavistock’s elite Australian record

With eight Australian Group 1 winners on his resume, the legacy of the late Tavistock continues to build. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at where he sits when it comes to the most influential Kiwi-based stallions.

GRV’s MBL measures designed to re-invigorate wagering

Some bookies will be obliged to take bigger bets on Victorian greyhound racing for longer after a key policy change on minimum bets limits from Greyhound Racing Victoria.

Ramatuelle’s Longchamp victory for Sandblom, OTI’s Sevenna's Knight finishes fifth in Arc

A Group 1 victory for owner Matthew Sandblom and a fifth place from OTI’s first runner in a Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe made for a good day for Australian connections at Longchamp.

A week of whispers – Why the slot rumour mill works so well for The Everest

The Everest is still two weeks away, but the level of speculation, coverage and expectation around the $20 million sprint already points to one of the great strengths of the slot race format.

King Kanga – Rebels win out in battle of MRC

John Kanga has won out in his battle to become the Melbourne Racing Club’s new chairman.

“It's been under-invested for decades” - Entain windfall can’t mask old problems for NZ racing

New Zealand racing has been on a tear since the deal between Entain and TAB NZ was announced in May last year, but some very public “on-track” issues have highlighted the significant infrastructure challenges that need to be resolved.
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