Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Twenty-five seven-figure lots power a record Inglis Easter result

An ultra selective approach in compiling the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale has been vindicated, with the company defying global economic chaos to hold a record-breaking auction.

Wagering companies follow sudden stock downturn

Tabcorp, PointsBet and BlueBet have all dipped in value amid a sharp drop in the Australian Stock Exchange with more than $100 billion off its value.

Rowe On Monday - Tariffs and the potential fallout, a widening gap in the US industry, Pattern priority for new TBA boss

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe explores the effect of increased tariffs on global bloodstock, provides an insight into the state of play in the American industry and reveals the priorities for incoming Aushorse boss Andrew Hore-Lacy.

$3 million Home Affairs colt tops Easter opener

In an extraordinary show of faith in Coolmore’s dual Group 1-winning sprinter Home Affairs, the first-season stallion is now the sire of Australasia’s two highest-priced yearlings in 2025.

‘The horse sells himself’ - Laurie in the driver’s seat as offers flow for unbeaten Vinrock

As offers flow for arguably Australia’s most valuable available stallion prospect, Vinrock’s trainer Matt Laurie is unfazed with managing what could prove a life-changing windfall for the colt's connections.

‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers

Mediation between Racing Queensland executives and the state’s Australian Trainers’ Association is under way to resolve a bitter dispute between senior figures of the two organisations.

A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism

One of the hardluck Group 1 stories of the spring, Aeliana will be trying to become only the 10th filly to win the ATC Australian Derby.
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