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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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.
Currie says Sunlight can win Millions 2YO Classic
JOCKEY Luke Currie believes Sunlight can account for fellow favourites Ef Troop and Jonker to win the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic this Saturday.
Licitra wins at Aquis Park
TRAINER Mel Eggleston’s decision not to use professional jockeys on his mare Licitra in track work paid off when she won the Aquis Farm.com Handicap (900m) at the Gold Coast.
Coast jockeys trial new recovery centre
EXPERIENCED hoop Jason Taylor says a new recovery centre at the Gold Coast Turf Club could prolong the careers of jockeys.
Currie’s whirlwind trip pays off
JOCKEY Luke Currie hopes to celebrate long in to the night at next week’s $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic but there was no time to waste during his win with Sunlight on Saturday.
No shocks in Magic Millions 2YO field
There will be no shocks in the final fields for the $2 million Magic Millions Two Year Classic and $2 million Magic Millions Guineas after Saturday’s racing.
Aquis record Magic Millions draft
AQUIS Farm will take a record draft of 25 yearlings to this year’s Magic Millions sales as the Gold Coast business continues to strengthen its presence in the region.
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