‘Why I do the hard yards’: Young hoop ready for Slipper stage
Thomas Stockdale has always pictured himself riding in the biggest races, and his hard work will pay off when he takes his spot in the Golden Slipper.
Thomas Stockdale has always pictured himself riding in the biggest races, and his hard work will pay off when he takes his spot in the Golden Slipper.
Bjorn Baker has revealed it’s been his dream to win the Golden Slipper and is adamant he has his best-ever chance in the race.
It’s already been a career season for Bjorn Baker but Within The Law could complete the trainer’s meteoric rise with victory in the Group 1 Golden Slipper.
The Moonee Valley racecourse and grandstand is only months away from demolition as club boss Michael Browell gives an update on the $2bn project.
Japan’s Shadai Farm is as yet reluctant to place Prognosis on the same level as 2019 Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux … but victory in Australia’s weight for age championship on Saturday will change that.
The King didn’t turn up for The Everest at Royal Randwick – but new Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga made a royal impression at Caulfield on Saturday.
Racegoers have packed out Caulfield Racecourse, bringing colour and passion to the Caulfield Cup in an epic day of spring racing.
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was only six weeks old, Harry Coffey overcame enormous odds for the biggest win of his career in the Caulfield Cup – and on his birthday.
Bella Nipotina, the iron lady of Australian racing, is on top of the sprinting world after doing the impossible at Royal Randwick on Saturday. WATCH episode six of season 2 of The Race now.
Epsom Handicap winner Ceolwulf confirmed his status as the next star of Australian racing after an exciting victory in the King Charles III Stakes at Randwick.
Tony Ottobre complained to stewards about the tactics of a rival jockey after Pride Of Jenni was defeated in the King Charles III Stakes.
Even a defeat could create an opportunity for owner Ozzie Kheir and trainer Chris Waller, with Caulfield Cup runner-up Buckaroo a notable Melbourne Cup betting firmer after a luckless run.
Harry Coffey thought he had taken off too early but the popular jockey, a self-described “battler and country boy” can’t believe he is now a Caulfield Cup winner.
Sydney’s spring riches or Melbourne’s majors? Choosing between The Everest and Caulfield Cup days has been a hot debate … but why would you care when you’re Ciaron Maher and you can have the best of both worlds?
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