Former top Brisbane colt Nikitas is set to have a third trainer with a move to Darren Weir in Victoria. Nikitas, a half brother to Caulfield Cup winner Jameka, was …
Continue reading Top QLD galloper set to join Darren Weir stableConnections of Black Opal Stakes winner Trapeze Artist have paid the late entry fee to run their galloper in Saturday week’s Golden Slipper. Trapeze Artist was sent out at odds …
Continue reading Late entry for Golden Slipper 2017Essendon have denied allegations they reached out to Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto to obtain information relating to the AFL club’s doping scandal. Two former Bombers employees – including dual …
Continue reading Gatto allegations denied by EssendonThe Bombers doping saga just won’t go away, with News Corp reporting allegations that the club reached out to underworld figure Mick Gatto in hopes that the 61-year-old Melbourne identity …
Continue reading Bombers reached out to Mick Gatto: reportsThe Rugby Football League has closed the door on any possible chance of Tim Simona salvaging his career in England. The Wests Tigers centre has been suspended indefinitely after the …
Continue reading Super League won’t offer Simona a lifelineMason Cox is the extraordinary AFL recruit with a very straightforward plan for 2017. Collingwood’s 211cm Texan ruckman harbours the same ambition as every other second-year player – get as …
Continue reading Cox aims to build on crazy AFL debutWest Coast coach Adam Simpson hopes he will be a step closer to solving his ruck puzzle when Jonathan Giles makes his return in the Eagles’ pre-season clash with Melbourne …
Continue reading Eagles coach closer to solving ruck puzzleDamien Cook doesn’t just want Robbie Farah’s No.9 NRL jersey at South Sydney, he wants his NSW State of Origin hooking role too. Cook has been relegated back to the …
Continue reading Damien cooking up plan to take over No.9Michael Ennis has savaged former NSW teammate Jarryd Hayne, declaring the Gold Coast are better off without him. The code-hopping fullback is facing increasing scrutiny about his attitude and commitment …
Continue reading Titans better off without Hayne: EnnisThe Warriors forward pack let their Newcastle opponents get their tails up last weekend, according to prop Albert Vete, but a similar showing against Melbourne Storm on Friday would invite …
Continue reading Vete gearing up for ultimate Storm testFlanker Justin Tipuric is set to win his 50th cap for Wales after being named in an unchanged team for the Six Nations game against Ireland in Cardiff. Tipuric, with …
Continue reading Tipuric set for 50th cap in Ireland clashPunters believe that there shouldn’t be a gap between Humidor and Jameka in betting for the Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington this Saturday and have acted accordingly. Humidor opened the …
Continue reading Australian Cup 2017: Jameka firms into equal favouriteBrisbane have put one piece of their contract jigsaw in place after re-signing Queensland winger Corey Oates to a one-year extension. Oates has been a surprise packet for the Broncos …
Continue reading Oates inks short-term Broncos NRL dealOmei Sword will have to overcome the outside barrier in a field of 19 for the Group One Coolmore Classic but remains the favourite. The Chris Waller-trained filly is at …
Continue reading Big Field for Coolmore Classic 2017The Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington has attracted 13 runners with favourite Spieth and three-year-old Extreme Choice drawn on opposite sides of the field. Spieth, runner-up in his past …
Continue reading Field of 13 for Newmarket Handicap 2017Victoria’s premier trainer Darren Weir will saddle up three runners in the field of 12 for the Australian Cup at Flemington including favourite Humidor. Humidor has come up with barrier …
Continue reading Quality Field for Australian Cup 2017Brisbane have re-signed Queensland winger Corey Oates to a one-year NRL contract extension. Oates could have demanded a longer-term deal but thought it best for him to just sign until …
Continue reading Oates to stay at Broncos in new NRL dealThe racing industry has been deeply saddened by the passing of three-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey, Jack Purtell at the age of 95 this morning. Winner of the 1947 (Hiraji), …
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