Sam Simpson was literally the last player picked for Geelong’s AFL finals campaign. In Saturday’s grand final, unless the Cats or Richmond spring a selection shock, the 14-game midfielder will …
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Caulfield Cup-winning jockey Mark Zahra has retained the mount on Verry Elleegant in the Melbourne Cup with James McDonald to ride stablemate Finche. McDonald has been the Chris Waller-trained mare’s …
Continue reading Chris Waller confirms his jockeys for the Melbourne CupEmerging filly Elizabeel is rock-hard fit and trainer John Sargent believes she deserves a chance on the big stage in the $1 million Bondi Stakes at Randwick. Sargent said the …
Continue reading Elizabeel ready for distance test in the rich Bondi StakesCraig Williams compared Cox Plate veteran Humidor to another horse he had success on in the same race, Fields Of Omagh, saying both horses shared a love of the Moonee …
Continue reading Craig Williams confident ahead of Cox Plate 2020Matt Cumani can’t get over the strength of the Geelong Cup and as a result he regards it as a great test for his French import San Huberto, who will …
Continue reading Geelong Cup ideal test for French importJohn Millman has proved too strong for Fernando Verdasco, beating the Spanish veteran in straight sets to book his place in the next round of the ATP’s Cologne Championship. The …
Continue reading Millman advances in ATP’s Cologne tourneyWith a first-round defeat staring him in the face, Alex de Minaur has clawed his way back to post a memorable comeback win over Richard Gasquet at the European Open …
Continue reading De Minaur fights back to beat GasquetQualifier Daria Kasatkina upset sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-2 3-6 6-3 to advance to the second round of the Ostrava Open on Tuesday. Kasatkina broke 19th-ranked Rybakina for a 3-1 lead …
Continue reading Kasatkina upsets Rybakina at Ostrava OpenStar Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt believes the club has grown stronger and closer after overcoming a series of controversies this year. The Tigers have the chance to cement themselves as …
Continue reading Tigers stay tight amidst off-field dramasWhatever happens against Melbourne in Sunday’s NRL grand final, it will be James Tamou’s final game for Penrith. But the skipper has banished thoughts of leaving as he prepares for …
Continue reading Tamou prepares for grand final farewellAfter agonisingly falling one match short on four separate occasions, Patrick Dangerfield admits he derives some satisfaction from breaking through for his first AFL grand final appearance. It’s been 13 …
Continue reading Dangerfield keeps eyes on the AFL prizeMelbourne’s motto for 2020 – adapt and overcome – has taken them all the way to the NRL grand final, with a win over Penrith on Sunday signalling mission accomplished, …
Continue reading Storm adopt motto for NRL tough timesPort Adelaide’s Ken Hinkley has been named coach of the year for 2020, but he can’t help but wonder if he made a crucial mistake in his team’s preliminary final …
Continue reading Rueful Ken Hinkley named AFL coach of 2020Geelong skipper Joel Selwood believes the team’s tough hub stint in Perth was the catalyst for their run to the grand final. The Cats’ flag hopes looked shaky at 5-4 …
Continue reading Tough Perth hub was the making of GeelongBrisbane champion Simon Black believes the pending arrival of Joe Daniher and natural development of a young list can complete the Lions’ transformation into an AFL premiership force. Triple-flag and …
Continue reading Lions champ Black sees AFL success soonTrainer Michael Freedman is convinced Prime Star will appreciate a distance rise when he faces a rematch with his last-start conqueror Peltzer in the $1 million Bondi Stakes. Peltzer led …
Continue reading Prime Star ready to run in Bondi StakesThe 2020 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes headlines a huge night of racing at The Valley and the field is packed full of quality. The early money has come for Trekking and he is …
Continue reading Manikato Stakes Tips, Field Preview and Selections – 2020In a Cox Plate shock, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Irish raider Buckhurst was relegated to first emergency by the Moonee Valley Racing Club committee before the final field was released. Part-owner …
Continue reading Fury over Buckhurst’s 2020 Cox Plate relegation
