Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Talking Turkiye - Australian punters to get broader horizons

Turkish racing will become a part of Tabcorp’s international coverage of thoroughbred racing after a broadcasting and wagering deal with the Jockey Club Turkiye.

Have prize money, will travel - French trainer’s global approach could land him a Golden Eagle

Jerome Reynier is hoping Lazzat can add to the French trainer’s international bucket list with a victory in the $10 million Golden Eagle.

A tale of two Coolmore colts - $2.7 million Tatts purchase heads to Waterhouse

While the Melbourne Cup scratching of Jan Breughel was hitting headlines for the wrong reasons in Australia, another Coolmore-owned colt was making waves in the sales ring in England.

Status unknown for Belclare - Black cloud over Invitation win as NZ owner counts cost of Pattern debacle

The Hot Danish Stakes is the likely next target for The Invitation winner Belclare as connections attempt to win an all-important Australian black-type race with the New Zealand Group 1 winner after Saturday's win added to her prize money but not her residual value.

Sought after NZB Kiwi slot fits the bill for Waikato Stud

Waikato Stud may have been the last to buy a slot in the NZB Kiwi, but has moved first on its representative in the $NZ3.5 million race.

Out of ammunition - Militarize poised for return to the racetrack

Militarize has been retired from stud duties because of fertility issues with the multiple Group 1 winner to be gelded in preparation for a return to racing.

Gai Waterhouse backs new graduate program to provide thoroughbred pathways

Gai Waterhouse has backed a new pathway for young people to enter the thoroughbred industry, with Thoroughbred Breeders Australia launching a new graduate program in 2025.
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