J-Mac: ‘Via Sistina would have won Melbourne Cup by 10 lengths’
It is what many of us have probably been thinking, James McDonald says Via Sistina would have won the Melbourne Cup – easily.
SA Racing
Appeal date set for massive Golden Eagle sanctions
It will be another fortnight before both international riders will have their appeals heard for hefty Golden Eagle sanctions.
‘She’ll be well suited over there’: Baker hunting more WA riches
Bjorn Baker has won two Quokkas and a Winterbottom Stakes over the past two years and he’s eager to add to his WA feature tally in the coming weeks.
Jockey disqualified for riding horse into rival and threats to harm
A Northern Territory jockey has been disqualified for nine months by racing stewards after some ugly incidents following a race at Alice Springs.
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Ross looks to fire last bullets before retirement
Les Ross admits each winner is a bit sweeter as he counts down the days until his retirement from training at the end of the season, with the popular trainer set to take off on a trip around the world.
Why Worry about a strong field? Howley to get a guide on former HK sprinter
Trainer Liam Howley will learn even more about former Hong Kong sprinter Why Worry on Saturday in a pursuit of a second-straight win at Caulfield.
Waller and Maher in race to historic $50m milestone
Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller is leading the race to become the first trainer to surpass $50 million in season prizemoney but Ciaron Maher is hot on his heels.
Racing Confidential: Waller, Baker to train for American John Stewart
Trainers Chris Waller and Bjorn Baker have been selected to train four of the six yearlings purchased by American billionaire John Stewart.
Allen credits family, fitness to winter hot streak
Sweat sessions in a hot box and altitude chamber has sparked a winter hot streak for popular jockey Ben Allen.
Spring carnival aspirations for unbeaten Baraqiel
Untapped and unbeaten Baraqiel is likely to sneak into a crack 1200m Benchmark 84 at Caulfield on Saturday, with at least two doubtful starters.
Ballarat Synthetic tips Friday: Miss Sunshine to warm up
Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for Ballarat on Friday.
Blake Shinn rates his Golden Slipper-winning season as one of his best ever, but says there is more in the locker as he looks to become one of Australia’s premier jockeys since arriving back from Hong Kong.
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