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Rebecca Williams is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun/News Corp and CODE Sports covering mainly AFL and motorsport.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Recruit Tom Scully marks the ball during a Hawthorn Hawks AFL training session at Xavier College on December 03, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

TEAMS: Clarko says Scully ‘raring to go’

Hawthorn midfield recruit Tom Scully has moved to temper expectations surrounding his long-awaited AFL comeback after his debut for the Hawks was confirmed. SEE ALL THE TEAMS

Melbourne Cup

NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Ryan Moore after riding US Navy Flag to win The Darley July Cup at Newmarket Racecourse on July 14, 2018 in Newmarket, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Jockey key to quirky Cliff’s Cup hopes

CHAMPION English jockey Ryan Moore has been handed the keys to the Aiden O’Brien-trained Cliffsofmoher and the Irish trainer hopes he can unlock the international raiders quirks in tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup.

SuperRacing

Caulfield Cup DayRace 6. Ladbrokes ClassicWon by Thinkin' BigRidden by Tim ClarkTrained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott (not present)Picture Jay Town

Tips: Horses you need to jump on for Derby Day

WHICH horse can former top jockey Katelyn Mallyon not get enough of ahead of the Victoria Derby? Get all her tips for a big day of racing plus see who our experts are backing.

SuperRacing

Race horse 'Tulip' pictured with her trainer Tom Dabernig at stables in Euroa, Victoria. Picture: Simon Dallinger

Dabernig making his mark in Hayes dynasty

He cut his teeth taking calls from Bob Hawke and Kamahl looking for tips from his grandfather. But now Tom Dabernig is making his own name — as CS Hayes intended.

SuperRacing

Caulfield Cup DayRace 5. New Zealand Bloodstock Ethereal StakesWon by Verry ElleegantRidden by John AllenTrained by Darren WeirPicture Jay Town

Tips: Derby looks a one-horse race

PROVIDING the Victoria Derby favourite isn’t attacked from the outset, our expert James Lamb, can see little reason why the colt cannot take out the classic.

SuperRacing

YORK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Jim Crowley riding Muntahaa win The Sky Bet Ebor at York Racecourse on August 25, 2018 in York, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Muntahaa can handle Cup heat

CHAMPION jockey Jim Crowley is confident notoriously volatile Muntahaa will cope with Melbourne Cup pressure as John Gosden attempts to add another golden touch to an incredible season.

SuperRacing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Prince Of Arran gallops during a Werribee trackwork session at Werribee Racecourse on October 31, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Fellowes banks on Prince to secure Cup start

Young English trainer Charlie Fellowes hopes A Prince Of Arran can overcome a swarm of Australian-trained stayers to win the Lexus Stakes and secure a golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup.

Crows

Big V Crow eyes ultimate prize

RICHARD Douglas didn’t know how long he’d be in Adelaide after arriving as a teenager from country Victoria but now he only has one goal, a premiership.

Richmond

Trent Cotchin with Supercars driver and leader of the Championship Scott McLaughlin and his Pirtek Enduro Series co-driver Alex Premat will be at Sandown International Raceway during the Wilson Security Sandown 500, in Melbourne, Australia, September 14, 2017.

Tigers must improve again: Cotchin

RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin has warned the Tigers can still take “bigger steps forward” as he encouraged his teammates to embrace the hype.

Melbourne

How will Demons respond to hellish end?

MELBOURNE’S dream of ending an 11-year finals drought were shattered in the most heart-breaking of ways. What went wrong and what needs to change to get there next year?

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