‘Zachariah the Electrifier’: The jockey targeting darts glory
When Zac Spain isn’t riding he’s pursuing his other passion – darts – and he is preparing for a dream exhibition match against a reigning world champion.
When Zac Spain isn’t riding he’s pursuing his other passion – darts – and he is preparing for a dream exhibition match against a reigning world champion.
Hannah Edgely is making the most of her opportunitie as she strives for another Saturday city winner which will take her closer to riding out her 3kg claim.
An owner has shared cherished memories of trainer Robbie Laing as the last horse he saddled before his sudden death makes an emotional return to Flemington on Saturday.
A horse named after the great Shane Warne can go a long way towards earning himself a shot at a Melbourne spring carnival Group 1 by winning the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.
Grafterburners has been no match for Cool Archie in both runs this campaign but trainer Kelly Schweida is confident of turning the tables in the Group 1 JJ Atkins.
Two fillies showcased their spring potential with Miss Ole surging late to deny Espana in a thrilling duel down the Flemington straight.
Connections will resist any temptation of testing classy filly Sunrays in next week’s Group 1 JJ Atkins after her win in the Show A Heart at Eagle Farm.
Jess Tzaferis was confident heading to the races and she relished the wet weather to land a double at Morphettville Parks.
Ryan Maloney scored another longshot Group 1 victory as he seized an opportunity to ride Maison Louis in the Queensland Derby.
The self-proclaimed “smallest trainer in Australia” Kevin Daffy celebrated his first metro winner when Oh Too Good lived up his name at Flemington.
Star mare Joliestar came from nowhere to snatch victory in the Kingsford Smith Cup, denying young jockey Angela Jones her first Group 1 success.
Recent floods nearly left You Wahng stranded in NSW, but the Kris Lees filly overcame travel challenges to take out the Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm.
Trainer Matt Dale faces a tough decision on whether to give Moreton Cup winner Front Page a crack at the Stradbroke Handicap or send the veteran sprinter for a spell.
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien declared Jan Brueghel was a certainty to win last year’s Melbourne Cup after the horse won the Coronation Cup overnight, and has ruled out a return.
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