November 2023
Waterhouse and Waller vie for Victoria Derby, Golden Eagle victory
The meet at Flemington in Melbourne marks the beginning of a spring racing carnival that continues into next week with the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.
- Zoe Samios and Patrick Durkin
October 2022
The $150m gamble behind Cox Plate favourite Anamoe
If the four-year-old can claim victory on Saturday, he could cement himself as the greatest horse in the country and one of the most valuable stallions in Australia.
- James Thomson
October 2021
The EY audit boss chasing Cox Plate glory
Glenn Carmody could achieve a life-long goal on Saturday as part-owner of rising turf star Zaaki.
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- James Thomson
Zero to hero for Caulfield Cup favourite
Incentivise only won his first start six months ago. On Saturday, he’s favourite for the Caulfield Cup, with property guru Brae Sokolski cheering him home.
- James Thomson
October 2020
Why Gai Waterhouse doesn't invest in the sharemarket
The champion racehorse trainer has done well from both moving and fixed assets.
- Matthew Cranston
Anti-lockdown protest turns ugly
An anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne turned ugly - and appeared pointless - as the city enters the last weekend of severe COVID-19 restrictions; the Trump v Biden debate was civil; and it's sport's biggest weekend. Here's Friday's virus briefing.
- Rohan Sullivan
Cox Plate's roar silenced, but magic remains
Not only will the crowds miss the 100th running of the Cox Plate, but they’ll miss what race caller Matt Hill describes as a cracking edition with plenty of story lines.
- James Thomson
Andrews pushed on faster Melbourne office return
The CEOs of seven of Australia's largest companies are holding out hope for a return to Melbourne offices this year after Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews urged them to hold fire on criticism until Sunday.
- Patrick Durkin
October 2019
Former silk's Mystic Journey to the Cox Plate
The incredible life story of retired senior counsel Wayne Roser could get even better after Saturday's Cox Plate.
- James Thomson
Winx trainer says racing's social licence at risk
Champion trainer Chris Waller says racing needs an industry-wide response to the challenge of horse welfare.
- James Thomson