‘I simply didn’t realise how recognised I was’
Damien Oliver knew his retirement lap would probably be big, but Australia’s greatest jockey of all-time has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection and respect he has received.
WA Racing
Trainer targets 33-year Christmas Cup first
Trainer Marc Chevalier has his sights set on a 33-year first when stable star Torrens steps out at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday.
‘I knocked over half the field’: Buffering’s rider recalls dramatic win
Group 1 jockey Damian Browne relives Buffering’s victory in an incident-packed Winterbottom Stakes a decade ago where he was hit with a month-long ban and big fine.
Winterbottom Stakes field and barrier draw
Here is the field and barrier draw for the 2023 Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
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Video: Fiorente wins Cup
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Williams’ five-star Cup barrier draw
OWNER Lloyd Williams fared best from the barrier draw for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, with five of his six runners drawing inside barrier 10.
Kiwi challengers ready to race
NEW Zealand challengers Bettor Cover Lover and Bit Of A Legend will have their first starts in WA when they tackle events at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
Live: Shamus Award wins Cox Plate
Shamus Award caused the upset of the year when he won the $3 million Group 1 Cox Plate as a maiden, having never won a race before.
Rocket Star looks to soar
IMA ROCKET STAR looms as an excellent each-way prospect in Friday night’s $35,000 TABtouch Navy Cup (2536m) at Gloucester Park.
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