Bren O'Brien
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Ready to rule - Hidden Achievement’s rise from Easter disappointment to potential racetrack star
Hidden Achievement has criss-crossed the Tasman in the past 12 months on his way to becoming one of the favourites for the $1 million JJ Atkins.
‘We are not pursuing or engaging on club merger activity’ - VRC attempts to shut down MRC amalgamation talks
Victoria Racing Club leaders have hosed down revelations that the organisation attended top-secret talks with the Melbourne Racing Club chair and racing industry heavyweight Jonathan Munz about the racing clubs uniting.
‘The trajectory is concerning’ - Australia’s biggest fixed odds punter exploring international opportunities
In a worrying sign for Australia’s racing authorities, one of the country’s highest turnover punters is switching more of his focus - and his investment - to overseas markets.
Consolidation an ‘avenue for expansion’ - Star Sports to target smaller bookies
Star Sports, the UK bookmaker which opened in Australia last year, has launched into acquisition mode amid uncertainty at the lower end of the domestic wagering pecking order.
Snitzel’s five of the best – the Arrowfield legend’s elite racetrack progeny
The death of champion sire Snitzel shone a light on his remarkable legacy, which includes 1281 winners, 160 stakes winners, 103 Group winners and 23 individual Group 1 winners, with still three racing crops to come. But who were his best progeny on the track? Here’s The Straight’s Top Five.
‘Everyone seems to have benefited from his existence’ - Messara pays tribute to Arrowfield’s champion sire Snitzel
Four-time champion stallion Snitzel has died after the rising 23-year-old’s health deteriorated in recent weeks. Arrowfield’s John Messara believes the versatile stallion will leave a lasting legacy.
'A progression to the next stage of my career' - James Cummings confirms Hong Kong move
Leading Australian trainer James Cummings has confirmed he will take up a contract to train in Hong Kong for the 2026/27 season.