Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Will’s way – How an industry-based solution would drive down ownership costs

Trainer Will Freedman believes solving ballooning ownership and training costs lies in the thoroughbred industry building solutions that would ensure fewer people are getting a clip of the ticket.

ReadyBet latest bookie in ACMA sights

Victorian-licensed ReadyBet has become the latest bookmaker to run afoul of self-exclusion rules, after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found it had sent texts and push notifications self-excluded people.

200 up for I Am Invincible - well-bred filly delivers for Yarraman’s champion sire

I Am Invincible might be dethroned by Zoustar for the Australian sires’ premiership this season, but the three-time champion is leading on another metric with Kerber becoming his 200th individual winner at Canterbury.

NSW Trainers Association in clear over charity lunch complaint

NSW Fair Trading has finalised an investigation into a racing industry-backed fundraiser, saying it "found no evidence to support the allegation of misappropriation of funds”.

Racing reliance cited as a weakness in fight for PointsBet

An overreliance on racing customers is being portrayed as a major weakness in the latest missive fired by PointsBet’s board towards potential suitor betr.

Jimmy ready to hit The Everest

Ciaron Maher has again partnered up with TAB ahead of The Everest, with Jimmysstar to run in the wagering giant’s slot.

Beadman crosses to Waller as premier Sydney trainer takes on Flemington’s Carbine Lodge

The dominos are starting to fall for key staff at Godolphin with the imminent closure of its private training stables, with Darren Beadman to join premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller from August 1.
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