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The Lindsay Park team already has two Melbourne Cup-bound stayers and hopes another will cement his spot via the Lexus Stakes. Ventura Storm and Caulfield Cup winner Boom Time are …

Trainer James Cummings is relying on Astoria in his bid to win back-to-back Victoria Derbys and believes the colt has had the right foundation for the Classic. A capacity field …

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson feels invigorated after being handed added freedom to “poke the bear” after a disappointing 2017 Super Rugby season. The Waratahs finished third last with just …

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan hopes the recruitment of Luke Hodge and Charlie Cameron is a sign the tide is turning for the struggling AFL club. Former Hawthorn captain Hodge’s shock …

Canberra captain Jarrod Croker believes the Raiders’ extended pre-season will give the team extra time to work out what went wrong last NRL season. Ricky Stuart’s side were among the …

Cronulla are refusing to rule out making a play for Mitchell Pearce as the disgruntled NRL star ponders his future at the Sydney Roosters. Stung by the Roosters’ signing of …

VICTORIA DERBY DAY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW * The premier day of Australian racing held at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, November 4, 2017 * The first day of …

Shane van Gisbergen has been doing everything he can to reel this year’s Supercars Championship leaders back in. But unfortunately for him, they’re four guys with pretty fast cars. A …

The Wallabies are holding auditions for Israel Folau’s vacant fullback position with the successful candidate given the chance to make it his own for the spring tour. With Folau rested …

Backline utility Reece Hodge has put his hand up for a crack at the Wallabies’ No.10 on the spring tour of Japan and Europe. And he has the full backing …

Sydney Roosters co-captain Boyd Cordner is confident the playing group won’t be unsettled by Mitchell Pearce’s potential departure following Cooper Cronk’s recruitment to the club. Pearce’s future at the Roosters …

Frenchman Nicolas Mahut has booked himself a place in the third round of the Paris Masters by dumping eighth seed Pablo Carreno Busta out of the tournament. The 35-year-old wildcard …

Reagan Campbell-Gillard has vowed to press his claims for a Rugby League World Cup finals spot when he makes his Kangaroos debut in Friday’s group clash against France. Campbell-Gillard will …

English trainer Hughie Morrison has made the long journey to Melbourne chasing the dream of many of his countrymen. International victories in the Melbourne Cup have come from Ireland, Japan, …

Gerald Ryan’s chances of a Coolmore Stud Stakes win have dramatically improved in the past couple of weeks. After being forced to pull the pin on nominal favourite Menari’s bid …

Aaron Purcell is confident VRC Oaks favourite Aloisia can do the job, although Gai Waterhouse believes she has the filly who can deliver her first win in the $1 million …

Hartnell remains in the mix for the Melbourne Cup but trainer James Cummings has not committed last year’s third placegetter to a start. After being taken out of several betting …

A capacity field is set to line up in the $1.5 million Victoria Derby with the leading chances drawing contrasting barriers. The Trent Bussutin and Natalie Young-trained Main Stage is …