Bren O'Brien

Bren O'Brien

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Bren is the founder and managing editor of The Straight.

Vin Cox to depart Yulong over differences in 'strategic direction and values'

Yulong general manager Vin Cox has handed in his six-month notice to the thoroughbred industry powerhouse, citing “differences in opinion on strategic direction and values”.

‘We will live with the consequences’ - Minns won’t move to compulsorily acquire Rosehill

While compulsory acquisition of Rosehill racecourse is an option open to the NSW government, Premier Chris Minns has promised to live with the consequences should Australian Turf Club members vote down the proposed sale on April 3.

Core markets – What Bet365’s China exit tells us about its future ambitions

As Bet365 withdraws from China and focuses on the booming US market, we examine the company’s presence in Australia and worldwide.

The anointed son - Justify’s City Of Troy to shuttle to Coolmore Australia

Coolmore will bring Cartier Horse of the Year City Of Troy, a four-time Group 1 winner in Europe, to stand at its Hunter Valley stallion operation in 2025.

What are the likely outcomes from the Rosehill vote?

With a week left until Australian Turf Club members decide the future of Rosehill racecourse, we look at the possible outcomes and what they may mean.

Wagering companies make submissions to Queensland Racing Review

Australia’s biggest corporate bookmakers are eager to have their voices heard during public submissions for the Queensland government’s comprehensive racing review.

‘We can’t operate at a loss year in, year out’ - closure looms for struggling Penang Turf Club

Malaysia’s oldest race club is set to hold its final meeting in May, with members to vote next month on whether to sell the land on which Penang Turf Club sits, a decision which comes after the closure of racing in Singapore and Macau.
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