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Testashadow’s talent is obvious but what goes on inside his head is a mystery, especially to his trainer Gary Portelli. The three-year-old earned a trip to the Gold Coast for …

Danny O’Brien has an affinity with the Australian Guineas is hoping to add another success in the feature for three-year-olds with Bondeiger. The Victoria Derby runner-up will be aimed at …

Vain Queen returns to John Sadler’s Caulfield stable this week to start her preparations aimed at a maiden Group One in the new year. The talented mare scored an impressive …

Champion jockey Chris Munce will complete a unique feat if Wicked Intent gives him a fourth win in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic. The youngest jockey to win the …

Last-start Christmas Cup winner Danger Close is in line to complete a festive season double when he runs at Sandown. Trainer Jason Warren will study the nominations and weights for …

Joe Pride is a family man in more ways than one. Although his wife and children will always come first, work-wise the trainer’s affections are with the progeny of Parfore. …

Churchill Dancer’s affinity for straight track racing at Flemington means he is likely to head back there on New Year’s Day. Churchill Dancer provided co-trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig …

Tony McEvoy will monitor Pelicano’s trackwork before confirming whether the comeback galloper gets the chance to join stablemate Le Roi as a Summer Cup winner. Pelicano was beaten just under …

The World Cup dream of Nick Cummins is alive again, with the Wallaby winger securing a loan deal back to the Western Force for the 2015 Super Rugby season. Cummins …

Australian and Queensland back-rower Aidan Guerra has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the Sydney Roosters until the end of 2017. The 26-year-old Guerra expressed delight …

Shane Watson sent a scare through the Australian camp when he was hit in the helmet in the MCG nets while preparing for the Boxing Day Test. Allrounder Watson was …

Former NRL star Sam Burgess has scored his first try in rugby union. Playing at blindside flanker, Burgess crossed just before half-time to put Bath 20-0 up in what became …

Former Wallabies winger Nick Cummins is set to return to Australia and play for the Western Force. News Corp reported the flyer was finalising a move from Japan so he …

Australia’s world No.3 golfer Adam Scott confirmed on Monday that Zimbabwean Mike Kerr will be his full-time caddie. Kerr caddied for Scott in late November at the Australian Open where …

Emerging star Jason Behrendorff says he’s cherry ripe to fire if he’s picked to represent Australia in the near future. Behrendorff has been a key cog in Western Australia’s resurgence …

Opening batsman David Warner is adamant a sore thumb will not keep him out of the Australian cricket team for the Boxing Day Test against India. Australia will start their …

FIVE BIG MCG BOXING DAY TESTS 1. 1981 – KIM HUGHES AND DENNIS LILLEE STAR AGAINST THE WEST INDIES After winning the toss, Australia were in dire straits at 4-26. …

Tail-ender Adam Zampa was the hero as the Adelaide Strikers secured a dramatic one-wicket victory over the Perth Scorchers in Monday night’s BBL clash at the WACA Ground. Chasing a …