Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

Total 1447 Posts
Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Changing times make WA TAB a hard sell

Does anybody want to buy the WA TAB? Not at the current price and in the current environment writes Bren O’Brien.

Extreme colt highlights positive finish to Adelaide sale

Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale concluded with an improved average while other metrics exceeded pre-sale expectations.

Manikato, Moir on the move in Moonee Valley spring shake-up

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has announced sweeping changes to the spring timeslots for two of its three Group 1 races.

Racing's tipping Point – Will Point of Consumption taxes increase again?

With wagering revenue in decline, state governments are facing a shortfall in their Point of Consumption Tax revenues, prompting rumours of a further tax hike in NSW.

Vinnie filly on top as bearish market continues in Adelaide

A $400,000 I Am Invincible filly set a new mark as the market overcame early sluggishness to post solid results on the first day of the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale.

Run The Numbers – A win a day as Zoustar sets record pace

Zoustar has been racking up winners this season at a rate never seen in Australia. We dissect the numbers behind his record-breaking campaign.

Girl power rules for Pride Of Jenni in memorable All-Star Mile victory

Pride Of Jenni has run her rivals into the ground in the All-Star Mile at Caulfield, beating Mr Brightside and Cascadian.
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