Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Plenty on his Plate - Moonee Valley boss Browell on turning his vision into a reality

Apartments, townhouses and a racetrack realignment will herald a new era for Moonee Valley after this year’s running of the Cox Plate.

Run The Numbers – History repeats in Moir for Group 1-producing mares

The win of Baraqiel in the Moir Stakes not only enhanced the remarkable record of his dam, Angel Of Mercy, but the legacy of two of Arrowfield’s most influential stallions of the 21st century, Snitzel and Hussonet.

Farewell to Fastnet Rock – Champion Coolmore sire dies aged 24

The remarkable and record-breaking career of Coolmore’s champion sire Fastnet Rock is being remembered after his death at the Hunter Valley farm.

Rowe On Monday - Rosberg 'a win for everyone', Wootton Bassett's select book, US a new source for HK

In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe speaks to bloodstock agent Shane McGrath about Rosberg's debut win, checks out the quality of Wootton Bassett's 2025 book and reveals why America could be the next frontier for Hong Kong buyers.

Controlled play: MIXI to take PointsBet board spot and plans to shut betr out

MIXI has upped the ante in its battle for PointsBet, confirming it will utilise its controlling interest in the company to establish a presence on the PointsBet board, while preventing betr from doing the same.

Moment of concern – Star mare’s spring campaign on hold for now after colic scare

An ill-timed colic issue has forced Matt Laurie and Yulong’s star mare Treasurethe Moment out of Saturday’s G1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

Albanese government starts to move on gambling ad reform

A long wait for federal government reform of gambling advertising may be over, with the pace of change picking up and a reported ambition to get legislation through parliament by the end of 2025.
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