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John Sadler’s association with Sircconi has been short but so far fruitful and goes to another level in the Group One Kennedy Mile at Flemington. Sircconi made his way to …

Mark Zahra is yet to ride Victoria Derby contender Savvy Oak in a race but the jockey is hoping he is getting on the gelding at the right time. Zahra …

Four of the 35 top-ranked horses in the Melbourne Cup entries will be re-examined before acceptance time to determine their fitness. Racing Victoria veterinarians on Friday completed their inspection of …

Brisbane trainer Steve O’Dea has had Group One runners before but none with the ability of Sesar and the potential to be better than he is now. The colt runs …

Trainer Mick Price will rely on Group One-winning filly Seabrook and replacement jockey Michael Dee to represent his stable on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington. …

Multiple Group One winner Redkirk Warrior has won a jump-out at Flemington, putting him on track for the VRC Sprint Classic. Redkirk Warrior is a straight-track specialist having won two …

Charlie Fellowes would prefer not to run A Prince Of Arran in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington. But the English trainer concedes he has no other option as he tries …

Trainer Chris Waller has lost the battle to get Patrick Erin into the Melbourne Cup via the Lexus Stakes with Group One Metropolitan Handicap winner succumbing to an elevated temperature. …

Karen Khachanov is through to the Paris Masters semifinals after he defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2. Zverev’s serve was broken four times in a row on Friday to give Khachanov …

New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane have been named on the five-man shortlist for World Rugby Player of the Year award, while France dominated the nominations for the women’s …

Liverpudlian James Graham will cast his initial disappointment to one side as he prepares to lead England’s rugby league team in his home city. Head coach Wayne Bennett turned to …

Super League champions Wigan will have home advantage against NRL premiers the Sydney Roosters when they seek a record-extending fifth World Club Challenge. The annual showdown between the two titleholders …

Ashleigh Barty showed Carolina Garcia no mercy when they met in the WTA Elite Trophy tennis tournament – but now she owes the Frenchwoman a debt of gratitude. The Australian …

Manly stars Jake and Tom Trbojevic have welcomed the return of coach Des Hasler and hope he can restore the club back to its days as an NRL powerhouse. While …

Reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emma Kearney will captain North Melbourne in their inaugural season. The former Western Bulldogs midfielder will lead a five-player leadership group, with Tasmanian native …

Supercars veteran Jamie Whincup says he has nothing but respect for Mark Winterbottom after making the toughest decision of his career to leave long-term home Tickford Racing. Winterbottom stunned pit …

Championship leader Scott McLaughlin has put his Falcon into the wall in practice, walking away unhurt but unsure ahead of the penultimate meet of the Supercars season at Pukekohe Park. …

Championship leader Scott McLaughlin has put his Falcon into the wall in practice, walking away unhurt but unsure ahead of the penultimate meet of the Supercars season at Pukekohe Park. …