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Cellarman’s rise through the ranks has taken his connections by surprise, so much so the winner of the Doncaster Prelude has not been nominated for the big race. When entries …

It has proven third time lucky for veteran galloper Shoreham in the Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield. After running fifth in 2014 and third in 2015, Shoreham returned for …

An astute front-running ride and Hiyaam’s stamina combined for the filly to join the leading Australian Oaks contenders after a dominant victory in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at …

Victorian trainer Peter Gelagotis received some news when he woke up in Dubai, thanks to Australian Derby-bound colt Levendi’s impressive audition in the Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill. Gelagotis, who saddles …

The consistent Prompt Response has claimed her second Group Two win from her past four starts with victory in the Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill. Less than two lengths covered the …

Garry Frazer never lost faith in Spright’s ability to provide longstanding Sydney owner Beryl White with a belated birthday gift at Rosehill. The four-year-old mare made the perfect comeback in …

Irukandji has produced stallion Dundeel’s first stakes win and is quickly targeting a second with the Group One Sires’ Produce Stakes now under consideration. The $500,000 Spendthrift-owned two-year-old faces a …

US Open champion Sloane Stephens has won her hometown tournament, beating Jelena Ostapenko 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 in the final of the Miami Open. Seeded 13th, Stephens won with defence, repeatedly …

With key forwards and defenders alike standing tall and his midfield getting on top, even Fremantle coach Ross Lyon cracked a smile after his team’s 16-point win over Essendon. The …

Essendon coach John Worsfold hopes some tough lessons were learned by his players following Saturday night’s AFL loss to Fremantle. The Bombers started the 2018 season with a stirring comeback …

Veteran hooker Adriaan Strauss scored a hat-trick of tries as the Bulls outmuscled an ill-disciplined Stormers team to seal a 33-23 victory in the South African Super Rugby derby at …

Tom Trbojevic’s right ankle scare is the least of Manly’s injury concerns after they were left to count the costs of their 32-16 win over Canberra. Trbojevic set up four …

Collingwood are awaiting tests on Darcy Moore and Kayle Kirby, while Tim Broomhead will undergo surgery after a disastrous day for the club. Broomhead suffered a badly broken leg in …

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes Dayne Zorko has finally broken the shackles against taggers. Lions deputy Zorko had a running battle with Melbourne’s Bernie Vince before cutting loose in the …

Canberra captain Jarrod Croker says his side has no choice but to respond after coach Ricky Stuart labelled them “soft” after their 32-16 loss to Manly. An irate Stuart watched …

Small forwards Jesse Hogan and Jeff Garlett have earned high praise after they stood tall in Melbourne’s 26-point AFL win over a gallant Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. The pair …

Manly coach Trent Barrett admits he and captain Daly Cherry-Evans were left drained by the salary cap scandal at the club in the lead up to Saturday’s win over Canberra. …

David Pocock’s long-awaited comeback for the Brumbies was eventful, to say the least. The star flanker’s first game of Super Rugby since a devastating 2016 quarter-final loss coincided with his …