Willie Johns combine to win Grand National Hurdle
“It was meant to be.” — Irishman Willie ‘John’ McCarthy riding Wil John in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown Lakeside and the rest is history.
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Echuca tips: Brown, Laurie boast strong quartet
Jockey Ethan Brown will team up with Mornington trainer Matt Laurie at Echuca on Monday with a strong book of rides.
Retired jockey finds passion in coaching
Retirement came sooner than James Winks hoped but the Group 1 rider has found a new passion in racing — helping jockeys be the best versions of themselves.
Scone tips Monday: Apprentice boasts strong book of rides
ON THE PUNT: With no racing in Victoria this week we turn our attention to Scone where NSW apprentice jockey Reece Jones has a strong book of rides.
Grey-te choice as Pateman Saunters into Grand National
Champion jumps jockey Steven Pateman will ride Saunter Boy in Sunday‘s $250,000 Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown Lakeside.
Stoked about Sans-ational Bletchingly
Sansom’s impressive win in the $160,000 Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday could see him destined for Group 1 glory in the spring.
Racing Victoria stewards issue alleged cobalt charges
Racing Victoria has levelled two alleged cobalt charges against Ballarat trainer Mitch Freedman.
Streets ahead of the game for Bletchingly
No doubt a dry track would suit Streets Of Avalon best in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday but trainer Shane Nichols isn’t about to concede.
Blueblood filly impresses Beer for Caulfield assault
Trainer Mitch Beer has high hopes for blueblood filly Sunrise Ruby, who was dubbed ‘Pirate’ as a yearling after having to wear an eye patch for six months.
Duke chasing back-to-back wins
Duke Of Neworleans gets the chance to capitalise at Caulfield, while Matt Laurie’s star sprinter Portland Sky returns to work ahead of a big spring.
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