Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

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.

Tripp, Sullivan to join forces as betr and BlueBet merger confirmed

Wagering companies betr and BlueBet will merge in a bid to compete with Australia's biggest bookmakers.

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.

Yulong’s notable Easter absence opens up market opportunities for others

While much was made about the new faces bidding at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale this week, what was also notable was the absence of the biggest investors in Australian racing over the past five years.

And then there were seven - still no progress on Racing Victoria’s board appointments

There is still no update from Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines as to who will fill the two - soon to be three - vacant positions on the Racing Victoria board.
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