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10 DRAWCARDS AND KEY POINTS FROM THE 2017 AFL DRAW WELCOME BACK (OR NOT) * Star Hawthorn recruit Jaeger O’Meara was the biggest target in this year’s trade period, departing …

Australia coach Mal Meninga has warned his players to rise above any on-field provocation during the Four Nations and wear the iconic green and gold jumper with distinction. In addition …

Grand final combatants Sydney and the Western Bulldogs shape as the big winners in the 2017 AFL fixture. The league’s stated desire to reward success has seen a move away …

Andy Murray has survived a first round scare at the ATP tournament in Vienna in his bid to chase down Novak Djokovic in the world rankings. The in-form Murray had …

Gold Coast will likely be the AFL’s most-travelled club next year. The AFL released the 2017 draw on Thursday, which includes a historic match in China and the first game …

Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett’s bid for a trade to former AFL club Geelong was quickly shut down by the Suns, according to the Cats. Suns chairman Tony Cochrane on …

Bon Aurum

Group One winner Bon Aurum is yet to win over 1600 metres but trainer Ciaron Maher remains confident it is within the horse’s capabilities as he prepares him for the …

VICTORIA DERBY $1.5 million for three-year-olds (2500m) HISTORY * First run in 1855 when won by Rose Of May, the Victoria Derby pre-dates the Melbourne Cup by six years and …

Mick Price says Extreme Choice’s strength at the end of his races is what sets him apart. The colt will be put to the test in a star-studded Coolmore Stud …

James Cummings has his first chance to win the Victoria Derby 2016 with Prized Icon. A fourth generation trainer, James Cummings will have his first runner, Prized Icon in Saturday’s …

James Cummings is poised to become the fourth generation from the famed racing family to train a Victoria Derby winner. Group One-winning colt Prized Icon is on the fourth line …

The stakes race that launched the career of Group One winner Kermadec could provide a similar stepping stone for Criterion’s younger brother Comin’ Through. The colt is one of three …

James Cummings is drawing on his legendary grandfather Bart Cummings’ words of wisdom as he sets out to become the fourth generation of the famous racing dynasty to win the …

It has taken more than 35 years, but trainers Jim and Greg Lee might finally have a Golden Slipper runner on their hands with Lightz shaping as an early hope …

Capitalist will run in Saturday’s Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington after connections of the 3-year-old made the call this morning. Co-trainer Peter Snowden said earlier this week that …

Another spot has opened in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field after a disappointing run by a guaranteed starter in the race in today’s Bendigo Cup. Howard Be Thy Name who was …

Victoria Derby 2016 favourite Sacred Elixir has drawn the inside barrier for the Flemington Classic. The horse punters believe is the New Zealander’s main threat on Saturday, So Si Bon, …

Controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios will line up alongside major champions Juan Martin del Potro, Venus Williams and Garbine Muguruza and part in exhibition matches at Madison Square Garden …