Gold Coast trainer David Kelly hopes top jockey Craig Newitt proves a good judge in two states on Saturday. Kelly has smart sprinter Final Crescendo in the Gilgai Stakes at …
There is no ducking and weaving from James McDonald regarding expectations for New Zealand mare Rising Romance in Saturday’s Craven Plate at Randwick. On the third line of Caulfield Cup …
Lenny Hayes has received one last AFL playing honour, winning the Madden Medal. The ex-St Kilda star polled the most votes in the AFL Players Association honour ahead of Brisbane’s …
The four-horse European team of trainer Marco Botti in Melbourne for the spring carnival have settled in well following their arrival last Saturday. The quartet are undergoing quarantine at Werribee …
AP – Australian Daniel Ricciardo says he is confident of a strong showing at the Japanese Grand Prix despite crashing out of the second practice session. The Red Bull driver …
THE TURNBULL STAKES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW HISTORY: First run 1948 when won by Beau Gem. Handicap until 1963. Weight-for-age 1964-70. Now set weights and penalties * Group …
It’s tough having a three-time Melbourne Cup winner for a sister. It’s harder still to manage expectations when you’re training her younger sibling. That is the challenge that has faced …
A tumultuous era ended for John Thompson this week but in filly First Seal he might already have the horse to underpin his future. The dispersal sale of Patinack Farm …
Former French galloper Gris Caro takes on Group One company for the first time when he contests the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. The 2000-metre contest will be his …
Star sprinter Lankan Rupee is being treated for a problem to his off-fore hoof. A quarter crack was detected earlier in the week, ruling the gelding out of the Group …
Group One-winning sprinter Smokin’ Joey will follow a similar program to 12 months ago when he lines up at Flemington on Saturday. Just as he did a year ago, Smokin’ …
In a stable rich in weight-for-age stars, Royal Descent stands out. The only mare in Saturday’s Epsom Handicap, she also adds a rare feminine touch to trainer Chris Waller’s Group …
North Melbourne have secured AFL free agents Jarrad Waite and Shaun Higgins as the Kangaroos try to take the next step towards premiership contention. The Western Bulldogs decided against matching …
The joy of having Mitch Marsh join Australia’s squad in Dubai has been short-lived following confirmation the emerging allrounder has a hamstring strain. The in-form 22-year-old was set for a …
If Pakistan coach Waqar Younis thinks the arrival of Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan in Dubai will greatly assist Australia’s batsmen, he’s not letting on. Waqar offered little more …
Renowned for his strike rate with overseas horses, Chris Waller has turned his hand to importing big-race jockeys. Waller called on Hong Kong-based Zac Purton to steer Sacred Falls to …
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michael Rodd has landed a short-term Singapore Turf Club contract. Melbourne-based Rodd will ride in Singapore for three months from January 1, the STC announced on Thursday. …
Champion sprinter Lankan Rupee has beaten Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente in the battle for Australia’s Horse of the Year honours for 2013/14. Trained by Mick Price, Lankan Rupee won seven …
