Who shot JFK? How were the pyramids built? And was Ross Lyon really flossing in the coaches’ box? We may never know the true answers to the first two mysteries, …
Continue reading Was Ross Lyon flossing in AFL coach’s box?Filling the void left by Sonny Bill Williams is the biggest head-scratcher facing Steve Hansen before the first All Blacks team of 2018 is unveiled. Hansen is confronted by options …
Continue reading All Blacks mull their midfield without SBWOverlooked veteran Matt Scott believes he can still contribute at State of Origin level but he’ll be content if the curtain has already been drawn on his representative career. Having …
Continue reading Cowboy Scott at peace with Origin futureAfter almost five years out while battling scandal and injury, Sandor Earl will finally make a quiet return to a rugby league field this weekend. The 28-year-old was handed a …
Continue reading Sandor Earl makes second grade comebackFinally cleared of injury, Queensland are set to cause some pain of their own with some “fireworks” in Wednesday’s State of Origin opener after claiming NSW’s Reagan Campbell-Gillard had fired …
Continue reading Gagai confirmed starter for MaroonsThree-year-old Champagne Cuddles is the outright favourite for the Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben after drawing barrier one for Brisbane’s premier sprint. The Bjorn Baker-trained filly is at $4.60 for Saturday’s 1350m-race with …
Continue reading Champagne Cuddles heads odds in big Stradbroke Handicap FieldDavid Fusitu’a has become the first of the 2017 Tongan World Cup defectors to confirm he won’t be returning to the Kiwis. Prolific Warriors winger Fusitu’a said he is available …
Continue reading Fusitu’a commits to Tonga over NZBritain’s Andy Murray has further delayed his return to tennis but hopes to be fit in time for Wimbledon next month. The 31-year-old, who won the grass court grand slam …
Continue reading Murray delays tennis return from injuryThe Dane Ripper Stakes has always been the mission for Siren’s Fury, but trainer Jason Coyle will happily test the consistent mare in the Stradbroke Handicap if the opportunity arises. …
Continue reading Dane Ripper Stakes or Stradbroke Handicap for Siren’s FuryThe Melbourne spring carnival is already foremost in trainer Tim Hughes’ mind with Crossing The Abbey. The filly showed potential last autumn, winning at Flemington and being placed at Caulfield …
Continue reading Crossing The Abbey to target Sir John Monash StakesJungle Edge is ready to embark on his latest excursion to Sydney, with Victorian trainer Mick Bell hoping the durable gelding can capitalise on a soft track. With Randwick already …
Continue reading Jungle Edge to line-up in June Stakes FieldThe first thing on Sloane Stephens’ mind after winning through to the French Open semi-finals was to seek out her next opponent and good friend, Madison Keys. “Now I just …
Continue reading Stephens looks forward to semi with KeysGroup One-placed sprinter Derryn has found a new home at New Zealand’s Grangewiliam Stud. Mark and Jane Corcoran, the proprietors of Grangewilliam, were on the look-out for a speed stallion …
Continue reading Derryn to stand at stud in New ZealandQueensland Oaks winner Youngstar will take her place against her male counterparts in the Queensland Derby at Doomben. Her trainer Chris Waller said he was happy with the filly’s work …
Continue reading Youngstar to line-up in Queensland Derby FieldGroup One winner Brave Smash will run for the Chris Waller stable in the $13 million Everest in an agreement which means the country’s two leading trainers will join forces …
Continue reading Brave Smash secures slot in The Everest FieldJockey Jamie Mott has had a partial win on appeal with two days being taken off a suspension for not riding his mount out to the finishing line. Mott appealed …
Continue reading Jamie Mott has suspension shaved by RAD BoardAfter the time it’s taken for Tonsor to finally get to a racetrack, trainer Matt Smith has placed minimal pressure on the late bloomer. The four-year-old gelding belatedly launched his …
Continue reading Step up in class for late blooming TonsorA good barrier draw can be the difference between winning and losing as trainer David Brideoake can attest. The times promising three-year-old Rossman has drawn well during his brief career …
Continue reading Another poor draw for Rossman at Sandown

