Bren O'Brien @streetruffian
Views are mine, typos belong to someone else. Write on racing, bloodstock, breeding and wagering. Managing Editor and Founder of @thestraightx. Hobart, Tasmania Joined April 2009-
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The new Idol of #TheBool STERN IDOL 🐎 Jumping the last jump with Willie McCarthy before winning in a magnificent style 🐎🏆
The brutal nature of racing politics in Australia of late speaks to the importance of principal racing authorities and racing clubs having both a strong, independent board and a knowledgeable and accountable executive, writes @streetruffian. thestraight.com.au/andrew-joness-…
EXCLUSIVE: Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys and then-chairman Russell Balding held a confidential meeting with the NSW government to discuss the sale of Rosehill racecourse three weeks before the proposal was made public. thestraight.com.au/racing-nsw-lob…
BREAKING: Andrew Jones’ time in charge of Racing Victoria has lasted less than two years, with the announcement he has left the chief executive role with immediate effect. thestraight.com.au/racing-victori…
WATCH: Bren O'Brien, Managing Editor and Founder of @TheStraightX, gives an update on The Straight, what it has achieved to date and where it is heading as 2024 progresses. youtube.com/watch?v=O2oFo1…
A lazy eight winners for Zoustar across Australia today. That's 259 wins (from 170 winners) for his progeny across 264 days this season. And a stakes winner for his son Lean Mean Machine.
Also worth highlighting on the dam side, Esti Feny descends from Fall Aspen, who has 69 stakes winning descendants, including Aus G1 winners King Colorado and Affaire a Suivre.
Countries where Pigeon Catcher has sired winners - Hungary (20), Serbia (1), Australia (1) - Esti Feny
Also three of the four 2YO G1 races now won by first season sires.
Also three of the four 2YO G1 races now won by first season sires.
Too Darn Hot becomes the fourth son of Dubawi to sire a G1 winner in Australia, joining Makfi, Night Of Thunder and Poet’s Voice.
Too Darn Hot becomes the fourth son of Dubawi to sire a G1 winner in Australia, joining Makfi, Night Of Thunder and Poet’s Voice.
Lonhro, the stunning black horse who earned the admiration of a legion of fans with his racing deeds before embarking on a long and successful career at stud, has died. thestraight.com.au/darley-mourns-…
Another busy day @TheStraightX: - In-running betting on up? thestraight.com.au/could-in-runni… - Luke Fernie feature thestraight.com.au/luke-fernie-ma… - Kayla Nisbet retires thestraight.com.au/jockey-kayla-n… - Madame Pommery to Magics thestraight.com.au/madame-pommery… - Hawaii Five Oh to Vinery thestraight.com.au/hawaii-five-oh…
Our latest Straight Up newsletter, Frontrunners, has just been sent. It covers: - Who is in the running to be the new TAB CEO? - How the yearling market missed its chance with Pride Of Dubai - Barry Pang and the proposed sale of the century Sign up: thestraight.com.au/signup/free/
Not usually one to point out errors in other media (tempting fate etc), and I won't mention the publication, but someone has apparently been using AI transcription and not checking the quotes. "Has racing" "Ben yells"
A month on from Adam Rytenskild’s sudden departure, @streetruffian has run his eye over the leading candidates for one of the most high-profile roles in Australian wagering, chief executive of Tabcorp. thestraight.com.au/who-will-be-th…
First Japanese Group 1 winner as a broodmare sire for recently retired @DarleyAus stallion Exceed And Excel. Now has G1 winners in that damsire role in six countries.
First Japanese Group 1 winner as a broodmare sire for recently retired @DarleyAus stallion Exceed And Excel. Now has G1 winners in that damsire role in six countries.
Just for reference – Rough calcs of how far Pride Of Jenni would have been in front of other Queen Elizabeth fields at the 600m (obv. not accounting for heavier tracks): 2023: 50 lengths 2022: 51l 2021: 36l 2020: 36l 2019: 23l 2018: 19l 2017: 37l 2016: 24l 2015: 25l 2014: 12l
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16 Followers 106 FollowingThe new Idol of #TheBool STERN IDOL 🐎 Jumping the last jump with Willie McCarthy before winning in a magnificent style 🐎🏆
piece I wrote for The Straight. 'Patience and planning’ – The challenge that keeps Ciaron Maher coming back to the jumps of Warrnambool thestraight.com.au/patience-and-p…
Very sad to report one of the true legends of NZ racing in trainer Dave O’Sullivan has passed away today. Hall of Fame trainer who won a Japan Cup with Horlicks and too many other great races to list. A true gentleman and patriarch of a wonderful family.
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At Big Red Farm in Japan. Benbatl touch over 15.3, very muscular, deep girth, correct. Serious racehorse rating 125 and top ten in world. If you like Dubawi you will love Benbatl. Wrapped to have him coming to @Woodside_Park
@streetruffian 50k for 10% and I’ll pick up training fees 🤣🤣🤣
@streetruffian Yes mate, GG Wynett. He is such a little dude.
The results of buying a mare in foal when you had a few beers at the races!!! Little Gee about 8 months old.
"Cannae beat a bit of AC/DC man!" 🎸 Take a moment to watch Ally McCoist's reaction to Hells Bells being played in the Allianz 😂 #UCL
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@streetruffian 2 out of 8 winners were grey on a heavy track at Auteuil today #VeryLimitedSampleSize
@streetruffian The human brain is having a good day….his shout! 😂
@hasumpstuffedup Taking away the part about prior opportunity, does the player make a genuine attempt to dispose of the ball here?
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@streetruffian What till you see how much money races named after mountains are worth
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