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James Cummings has assessed the Memsie Stakes as Savatiano’s best opportunity to break her maiden status at Group One level. Cummings said he had often thought Savatiano had the potential …

At nine, Grey Lion has entered the veteran bracket but trainer Matt Smith says the stayer is showing no signs of slowing down. If anything, Smith feels the gelding is …

Leading trainer Ciaron Maher has unveiled plans to expand his presence in Sydney as he seeks to transition the operation from a satellite stable. The Victorian-based horseman spent two weeks …

Hawthorn’s luckless Jon Patton has suffered another serious injury which seems certain to end his AFL season. Patton appeared to injure his lower leg injury in the opening quarter of …

Grahame Begg thought long and hard about kicking off his exciting staying prospect Nonconformist in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield but reasoned it would be a tough way for him …

St George Illawarra haven’t won three NRL games in a row this season and tough-marking interim coach Dean Young says they won’t unless there’s improvement. In the past two weeks …

The NSW Waratahs are banking on the physicality of former NRL prodigy Tepai Moeroa to punch a hole in the Melbourne Rebels midfield and help them land a Super Rugby …

Gold Coast chairman Tony Cochrane says it will be a “slap in the face” to Queensland if it is denied AFL grand final hosting rights this season. Queensland’s bid revolves …

Canterbury skipper Josh Jackson says Luke Thompson is continuing to impress his NRL teammates with his work ethic despite the English recruit suffering homesickness. Thompson is struggling to settle in …

Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron is confident Jeremy Cameron will break out of his goal-scoring funk soon. Cameron is averaging just 1.5 goals per game this season – the …

Brisbane skipper Patrick Carrigan says his NRL club needs a “strong head” as the new coach as they look to rebuild to their former glory days. Queensland Origin coach Kevin …

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says every AFL club is confused about the league’s dangerous tackle rules and what actions constitute a suspension. The rule was tightened mid-season after Hawthorn’s …

Sydney Roosters skipper Boyd Cordner will make his return against Brisbane on Friday night as the premiers continue their hot run into the NRL finals. The Australia and New South …

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has won his third Scobie Breasley Medal in a row and his eleventh in the award’s 26-year history with a ten-vote victory at a televised ceremony. …

Champion sprinter Nature Strip was voted Victorian Racehorse of the Year after winning the Moir Stakes and VRC Sprint Classic, giving trainer Chris Waller his fourth consecutive win in the …

Danny O’Brien won his first Fred Hoysted Medal for Victorian trainers after his stellar season which included victories in the Melbourne Cup with Vow And Declare and Miami Bound in …

Geelong will be without captain Joel Selwood for a second-straight AFL game, missing Friday night’s clash with the Western Bulldogs at Metricon Stadium. Selwood missed Sunday’s win over Adelaide as …

The Western Force have set their sights on producing a famous underdog triumph when they take on the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday night. The Force were thumped 57-5 by …