Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Widden secures I Am Unstoppable's stud future

I Am Unstoppable has become the latest three-year-old stallion prospect to be secured by a major stud, with Widden Stud buying into the I Am Invincible colt.

Run The Numbers in Review – Exceed And Excel extends extraordinary record

Saturday's stakes racing added another chapter to the amazing record that Exceed And Excel has with his two year-olds.

Baker's delight as Overpass claims Winterbottom

The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass added a second feature Ascot victory to his resume when claiming the $1.5 million Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) on Saturday.

Balding to exit Racing NSW after dramatic u-turn by NSW government

The search is on for a new chairman of Racing New South Wales after the Chris Minns’-led state government made the extraordinary move of pulling support of its own bill which would have extended the board term of current chairman Russell Balding.

Racing Victoria leadership void stretches on as Hirst gets extra term

Approaching six months without a permanent chairman, Racing Victoria has extended the board term of acting chair Mike Hirst.

Socks Nation impresses in breakthrough win

Socks Nation has registered a soft maiden win at Sandown.

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