Trainer Tony McEvoy has resisted any temptation to target another win at the rich Magic Millions race day at the Gold Coast with Sunlight and will wait for Group One …
Continue reading Sunlight to be set for G1 Lightning Stakes 2019A more traditional Sydney autumn campaign comprising Group One races could win out over a tilt at the new $5 million All Star Mile in Melbourne for prized three-year-old colt …
Continue reading Winx, The Autumn Sun unlikely to target All Star MileWith summer approaching Lindsay Park has decided it’s the time to strike with the impeccably bred mare Earth Angel. The stable has set the mare for the Hobart Cup as …
Continue reading Sandown trip ideal for Earth AngelIf Cardiff can take his barrier trial form to Rosehill, trainer Gerald Ryan believes he can emerge as a genuine contender for two-year-old features this season. The colt, who has …
Continue reading Gerald Ryan looking forward to Cardiff’s debut in Golden GiftThe Australian Trainers Association hopes its members will have a definitive answer on the use of Regumate after an upcoming Racing Australia board meeting. The Regumate issue again came into …
Continue reading ATA hopes for imminent Regumate resolutionHe’s gutted to see him go, but Cronulla co-captain Wade Graham has “nothing but respect” for Valentine Holmes and his attempt to make it in the NFL. “I’m actually in …
Continue reading Shark Graham bids Holmes fond farewellThe Magic Millions Guineas is a target for Winning Partner who will be out to enhance his claims for the $2 million Gold Coast race when he runs in the …
Continue reading Winning Partner to press 2019 Magic Million Guineas claimsTrainer Pat Webster is rethinking Happy Clapper’s autumn program to include the new $5 million All Star Mile at Flemington. Apart from Winx, there is no more popular horse in …
Continue reading Happy Clapper could target All Star Mile 2019Fullback Willie Le Roux believes South Africa are moving in the right direction towards being a feared team again. The Springboks will end their European tour by tackling Wales in …
Continue reading Boks a team to be feared again: Le RouxThe Wallabies are confident a sickness bug that has swept through the squad won’t unduly affect preparations for Saturday’s clash with England at Twickenham. Ten of the squad sat out …
Continue reading Wallabies brush aside any gastro concernsHe’s gutted to see him go, but Cronulla co-captain Wade Graham has “nothing but respect” for Valentine Holmes and and his attempt to make it in the NFL. “I’m actually …
Continue reading Ex-Sharks teammates wish Holmes wellWinger Chris Ashton is set to miss England’s showdown against Australia on Saturday with a calf injury. The 31-year-old was doubtful for the match against the Wallabies after a calf …
Continue reading England’s Ashton out of Australia matchWales will be without experienced fullback Leigh Halfpenny for Saturday’s international against South Africa at the Millennium Stadium, but have been boosted by the return of wing George North. Wales …
Continue reading Wales without Halfpenny for Boks TestThe coaching merry-go-round may be slowing down, but the NRL wants to prevent a repeat by discussing rules to stamp out poaching with all 16 mentors next week. NRL CEO …
Continue reading NRL to discuss poaching laws with coachesStar Sydney forward Lance Franklin won’t return to pre-season training until January after being forced to undergo surgery on a lingering groin injury. Franklin injured his groin in the dying …
Continue reading Lance Franklin undergoes groin surgeryChris Fagan has returned to Brisbane after rubbing shoulders with some of European sport’s finest athletes and coaches, confident his developing Lions won’t be stalled by the departure of Dayne …
Continue reading Fagan sure Beams exit won’t stall LionsEddie Jones recalls the time a “fat little bloke” named Will Genia was in danger of being cut before his illustrious professional rugby career had really begun. On Saturday Genia …
Continue reading Eddie Jones’ early role in Genia milestoneBillionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest says star players from around the world are banging down the door to ask about his new Global Rapid Rugby competition. Forrest will launch the …
Continue reading Star rugby players keen on breakaway comp
