Penrith legend Greg Alexander insists the board had no issues handing Ivan Cleary a five-year deal despite being forced to payout their past two coaches – including Cleary himself. Cleary …
Continue reading Cleary ready to lead Panthers: BrandyThe AFL has doubled down and brought out the big guns in an attempt to give Good Friday marquee status on the regular season calendar. After a disappointing crow of …
Continue reading AFL shakes up prime-time Easter fixturesBendigo Cup plans for Patrick Erin have been shelved because of a minor elevated temperature but the Group One-winning stayer could yet run in the Lexus Stakes to try to …
Continue reading Bendigo Cup scratching could race in Lexus StakesGrand galloper Hartnell has drawn a middle barrier for the Group One Kennedy Mile in which he has top weight of 59kg in a capacity field of 16 plus four …
Continue reading Capacity Field announced for Kennedy Mile 2018Four three-year-old fillies are set to line up against the older mares in a capacity field for the Group One Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington. Group One-winning fillies Oohood, Seabrook …
Continue reading Quality Field announced for Empire Rose Stakes 2018A field of 10 has been declared for the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes for three-year-olds at Flemington. Blue Diamond Stakes winner Written By has barrier six in the $1 …
Continue reading Quality Field announced for Coolmore Stud Stakes 2018Matt Toomua has welcomed returning veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper’s competition as much as his guidance in the Wallabies backline, a year out from the World Cup. The experienced midfield duo are …
Continue reading Toomua welcomes Ashley-Cooper competitionJockey Craig Williams is pinning his hopes of a first Melbourne Cup on Queensland Oaks winner Youngstar. After being confirmed as the rider for Youngstar in next week’s $7.3 million …
Continue reading Craig Williams tests 2018 Melbourne Cup horseA week of missed work hasn’t affected Cross Counter’s bid to claim a first Melbourne Cup victory for Godolphin. The Charlie Appleby-trained 2018 Melbourne Cup second favourite cantered a lap …
Continue reading Cross Counter moving well ahead of Melbourne Cup 2018Having trained three of the past five winners of the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes, Chris Waller knows what it takes to win the feature sprint for three-year-olds during the …
Continue reading Waller to have strong chances in Coolmore Stud Stakes FieldEnglish trainer Charlie Fellowes didn’t waste any time getting down to Werribee to see his potential Melbourne Cup runner A Prince Of Arran. Arriving late on Monday night, Fellowes was …
Continue reading Last-ditch 2018 Melbourne Cup bid for A Prince Of ArranWith Winx’s historic fourth Cox Plate win ticked off, trainer Chris Waller’s attention has now turned to the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington. Sydney’s premier trainer has guided Winx through …
Continue reading Attention turns to Melbourne Cup Cup carnival for Chris WallerUnwanted by their Australian franchises, Sef Fa’agase and Jack Debreczeni have linked with New Zealand Super Rugby teams for the 2019 season. Queensland Reds prop of four seasons Fa’agase and …
Continue reading Australian pair make NZ Super Rugby teamsIf given the choice of a ride in the Melbourne Cup, Aidan O’Brien’s travelling foreman T J Comerford says he would be sticking with favourite Yucatan Ire. The O’Brien stable …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup looks stylish in gallopThinkin’ Big remains a clear-cut Victoria Derby favourite after the barrier draw as the colt bids to deliver Gai Waterhouse a second win in the Flemington Classic. A capacity field …
Continue reading Thinkin’ Big clear favourite in Victoria Derby oddsReigning AFL premiers West Coast will square off against Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium next year as part of a Good Friday doubleheader. The AFL has added a second marquee …
Continue reading Eagles, Lions to host Easter AFL fixturesMelbourne Cup numbers for Lloyd and Nick Williams are dwindling as the high-profile owners chase a third straight victory. Success with Almandin in 2016 was matched last year as they …
Continue reading Dwindling Melbourne Cup numbers for Team WilliamsConfusion surrounding two Melbourne Cup runners has ended with Racing Australia allowing Yucatan and Sound Check to run under their original names at Flemington. In a statement on Tuesday, Racing …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup allowed to keep his name

