What the jockeys said: 2024 Cox Plate
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Cox Plate at The Valley on Saturday.
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Cummings eyes Derby after Spring Champion success
An emotional Anthony Cummings was momentarily lost for words as his talented three-year-old El Castello completed one of racing’s most meteoric rises at Royal Randwick on Saturday … and there’s more to come.
Gold Cup triumph books Okita Soushi another Melbourne Cup tilt
Trainer Ciaron Maher’s staying dominance continued at The Valley on Friday night with Okita Soushi claiming his first victory on Australian soil to stamp a ticket into the Melbourne Cup.
‘I never stop learning’: Why Willo is still in peak shape at 47
An evolving training routine has left jockey Craig Williams in peak condition for his chase for another Cox Plate triumph when he rides Mr Brightside on Saturday.
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Chain Of Lightning causes huge upset in TJ Smith Stakes
The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained mare got up on the inside in the straight and held off Bella Nipotina and her stablemate, I Wish I Win.
Gundagai tips: Colvin has high expectations for exciting Divron
Training Gary Colvin is looking forward seeing promising filly Divron make her make debut on Gundagai Cup Day.
Dubbo tips: Lundholm’s team ready to hit the target
Local horseman Clint Lundholm is hoping for a little more luck this weekend when he saddles up five runners on his home track.
Champion jockey eyes unlikely Group 1 clean sweep
Golden Slipper-winning jockey Blake Shinn may be on some roughies in the Group 1 quartet at Randwick this weekend but he has made a strong case about their chances.
Pride defends Everest champ’s Doncaster assault
Joe Pride is confident Think About It won’t let him down in the Doncaster Mile despite many questioning his decision to target the race.
Schiller sacrifices KFC for top Doncaster ride
A strict diet while avoiding his takeaway favourite has helped Tyler Schiller shed the kilos to ride smart colt Celestial Legend in the Doncaster Mile.
Trainer wants Amelia’s Jewel to ‘go out with a bang’
Simon Miller concedes he doesn’t know how many starts he has left with Amelia’s Jewel but is determined to make them count.
Kah sings praises of ‘freak’ Doncaster favourite
Jamie Kah concedes she will need to “work some magic” on Doncaster Mile favourite Another Wil but insists he is still going to be “very hard to beat”.
‘Bet of the year’: Huge call for Day 1 of The Championships
Matty and Benny chat about the four Group 1s on Day 1 of The Championships — the Doncaster Mile, TJ Smith Stakes, Australian Derby and the Sires. Also, what about this dreaded Sydney weather forecast?
‘I’ve seen enough to be confident’: Lane has belief in Doncaster raider
Victorian jockey Damian Lane travelled to Sydney for a track gallop aboard Doncaster Mile contender Obamburumai and was pleased with what the Japanese raider showed him.
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