Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

A Premier selection at Inglis’ 2025 Melbourne yearling sale

Inglis will conduct just one Victorian yearling sale in 2025 after confirming it has axed the long-standing Melbourne Gold sale for next year.

TAB NZ on the brink of $100 million exclusivity windfall

The New Zealand government’s ban on overseas wagering operators is expected to deliver a huge boost to the funding of New Zealand racing, including a $100 million payment to TAB NZ.

Light work as Brown and Maher conquer Northerly

Jockey Ethan Brown and trainer Ciaron Maher brought up their fifth Group 1 in combination when imported six-year-old Light Infantry Man claimed the Northerly Stakes at Ascot.

Rosehill sale process and viability condemned, report recommends inquiry into Racing NSW

The Rosehill parliamentary committee has been scathing in its findings on the process of the proposal to redevelop the western Sydney racecourse, while recommending that the operations of Racing NSW should be a matter of further inquiry.

ATC to continue due diligence, but will consider criticisms raised in Rosehill parliamentary report

Misgivings raised by a parliamentary report about the way the Australian Turf Club formulated and communicated the details surrounding its contentious Rosehill proposal won’t stop the club from putting the concept to a member vote in April.

The one picture Neville Duncan keeps of his ‘Fighting Tiger’

There has never been a West Australian horse more admired for his courage than Northerly and the Group 1 race named in his honour will have added significance for the champion’s breeder and part-owner Neville Duncan.

What can we expect from the Rosehill Select Committee report?

Bren O’Brien delves into the background of the Rosehill saga and what we can expect to hear from the Select Committee into Rosehill when it releases its report.
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