Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports

While blame for a sale of a thoroughbred to Hong Kong falling through is often attributed to strict veterinary protocols, data from the Jockey Club shows just 1 per cent of horses have been deemed unacceptable for importation.

Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure

Jun Zhang, the son-in-law of founder Zhang Yuesheng, will replace Vin Cox as general manager of global racing and breeding powerhouse Yulong.

‘This is kind of normal for us’ - Extreme weather a reality of remote Queensland racing

The floods that have inundated outback Queensland are taking their toll on the community racing schedule in the region.

In the MIXI – A Japanese behemoth eyes Australia as its next betting growth market

MIXI, the Japanese company at the centre of a takeover bid for PointsBet, has built a profitable betting business in Japan’s highly regulated sports betting market in just five years. It is banking on its social betting focus making a similarly major mark in Australia.

Less taxing - Magic Millions launches international angle for in absentia mares at National Sale

After Imperatriz set an Australasian record price of $6.6 million for a broodmare, Magic Millions has opened up a new International section of its May National Sale catalogue to attract horses to be sold in absentia at the Gold Coast.

Another Group 1 Moment to Treasure for Yulong filly

Yulong-owned Treasurethe Moment continues to set a standard of excellence unmatched by her rivals after winning the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes.

Run The Numbers – The record arc of French-bred success in Australia

The victories of French-bred pair Light Infantry Man and Deakin at Flemington continued a record-breaking season of success in Australia for horses with the (FR) suffix, which includes four Group 1 victories.
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