Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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

'Madness' - Tasmanian racing gets eighth integrity head in seven years

Tasmania’s trouble-ridden Office Of Racing Integrity (ORI) has appointed its eighth director in the past seven years as the state battles ongoing major integrity issues in all three codes.

Melbourne Cup hero Without A Fight injured, forced out of autumn carnival

Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight won't be seen until at least the 2024 spring carnival after suffering a tendon injury.

An uphill battle: Ballarat woodchip training track remains incomplete

Ballarat-based trainers are still awaiting the completion of a new undercover woodchip training track nearly five years after it was announced.

Melbourne Racing Club, Sportsbet join forces in five-year sponsorship deal

The Caulfield Cup will have a new sponsor in 2024 with Sportsbet signing a partnership agreement with the Melbourne Racing Club.

Jette Nygaard-Andersen quits as CEO of Ladbrokes, Neds owner Entain

One of the world's biggest corporate wagering entities has announced the resignation of its boss.

Made by Ollie: The future stallion stars minted by Damien Oliver

Damien Oliver, one of Australia's greatest jockeys, will leave many legacies when he retires. Riding some of our best stallions during their racing days is one of them.

Average Australian prizemoney hits $50,000

The average prizemoney for an Australian horse race has surged past $50,000 for the first time, with a $1 million-plus race to be contested every four days on average across 2024.
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