Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Zoustar fee steady as Widden reacts to market

Zoustar will stand at an unchanged fee of $275,000 for the 2025 Australian breeding season but half of Widden's 20-strong roster have had price reductions.

Selling down - former fund manager Perry continues his exit from breeding industry

Greg Perry will sell his prized Oaks winner Aristia at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale as he continues to divest his thoroughbred interests.

Comment: Is this the end game for Peter V'landys, or just another twist in his racing tale?

Peter V‘landys’ future as Racing NSW chief executive may be under the spotlight, but those seeking to wedge him from the top job still have their work cut out, writes Bren O’Brien.

Can Overpass make it a three-peat in the 2025 Kia Quokka?

The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass has drawn in barrier 10 as he aims to make it a three-peat in the $5 million 2025 Kia Quokka, to be run this Saturday.

Ole Kirk in select Vinery Stud company as 2025 service fee announced

Ole Kirk will stand for $99,000, the most expensive stallion on a Vinery roster since More Than Ready’s heyday, while Stefi Magnetica’s sire All Too Hard has had his fee cut.

‘Deeply concerned’ - Major industry players call for Racing Minister to fast-track NSW review

Some of the most influential figures in the NSW industry have called for the state government to hasten a review into the Thoroughbred Racing Act

New guard for Darley - Top Godolphin colts join breeding giant's NSW roster

Three-year-olds Broadsiding and Traffic Warden have been retired and will stand on Darley’s NSW stallion roster this year.
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