Bren O’Brien
Founder & Editor, The Straight
Bren O'Brien is a leading editor and journalist covering the wagering and racing industries, and the founder of The Straight, a publication dedicated to in-depth analysis of the thoroughbred wagering landscape.
With over 20 years’ experience in senior editorial roles, Bren has worked with leading racing and sports publications including ANZ Bloodstock News, Asian Racing Report, Thoroughbred Daily News, Punters.com.au, and Racing.com. His deep industry knowledge and sharp analysis have made him a trusted voice on the key issues shaping the future of wagering and racing.
During his time at Asian Racing Report, Bren’s feature reporting focused on the key issues shaping the relationship between wagering and the thoroughbred industry, breaking news and sparking industry-wide discussion. He has written extensively on topics such as the corporate bookmaking environment, the decline of parimutuel wagering in Australia, the viability of traditional racing funding models, the rise of betting exchanges, and how regulatory and tax changes are influencing the market.
Bren continues to play a key role in driving informed discussion around the commercial and structural forces impacting wagering and racing, both in Australia and internationally.
