Bates’ classy response to shock Pride Of Jenni axing
Pride Of Jenni’s owner Tony Ottobre explains why jockey Declan Bates has lost the ride on the star mare for Saturday’s Group 1 Champions Mile at Flemington.
Racing
Filly who busted Kah’s nose has no excuses in Oaks
Hurry Curry remains a “live hope” for the Oaks despite missing a key lead-up run after throwing her head back into Jamie Kah’s face.
How lucky mum of two landed $3.2m Melbourne Cup windfall
A Victorian mother of two has revealed how she picked the first four in the Melbourne Cup, which delivered a life-changing $3.2m payout.
Baker cooks up new plan for Five Diamonds
Trainer Bjorn Baker has tinkered with the gear for Iknowastar and Amor Victorious in anticipation both can produce career-best efforts in the $2 million Five Diamonds (1800m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
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Bowman on cusp of third Million Classic win
AN impressive track gallop and an ideal barrier has the world’s best jockey Hugh Bowman confident he can win a third Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Jonker on Saturday.
Connections react to barrier draw
The Magic Millions reality has come to fruition for some Gold Coast horse owners while for others it is still a pipe dream.
‘It’s not just horses, we sell dreams too’
THE Magic Millions yearling bloodstock sale starting today isn’t just a horse auction — it’s a house of dreams, reckon those behind it and punters who have bought well.
Gollan shrugs off Ef Troop’s tricky gate
THE sight of barrier 18 in a major race is usually enough to see most trainers reaching for the smelling salts, but Tony Gollan feels it won’t stop Ef Troop on Saturday.
Tindall on Royals, rugby and racing
FORMER England Test star Mike Tindall talks rugby, Royals and racing ahead of his horse kickstarting the Magic Millions sales this morning.
Bookies torn after big guns draw wide
THE David Atkins-trained Jonker rejoined the battle for favouritism in the Magic Millions Classic after heavyweights Ef Troop and Sunlight drew wide at Tuesday’s barrier draw.
Cox ready for megabucks sales
DEPARTING Magic Millions boss Vin Cox says the most rewarding part for him has been seeing it grow into a must-attend week and the country’s most prestigious horse auction.
Our ‘rock star’ racing event on the beach
A HIGHLIGHT of the Magic Millions racehorse sales week hits Surfers Paradise beach this morning.
Magic Millions’ biggest controversy
THE Magic Millions has offered up plenty of memorable moments in its 31 years but none were as controversial as this moment, when a horse which didn’t cross the finishing line first was declared the winner.
Terminology still a Millions hope
GAI Waterhouse says she will run Terminology in Saturday’s $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic should the filly make the field and believes she can improve enough to challenge the field.
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