Racing ‘nerd’ striving to pinch $5m Quokka with Kiwi raider
Group 1-winning jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor is a self-confessed racing “nerd” who is aiming to ride a Kiwi galloper to glory in the $5m The Quokka in Perth on Saturday.
Punters Life
‘30 minutes to live’: Extraordinary story of King Colorado kingpin
King Colorado has taken his large group of “owners” on an amazing ride, but it wouldn’t have happened had Stable Of Stars founder Grant Williams not survived a major stroke.
Gaudray ‘on fire’ with Caulfield treble
Rising jockey Celine Gaudray drew praise from trainers after continuing her hot streak with a treble at Caulfield.
‘I knocked over half the field’: Buffering’s rider recalls dramatic win
Group 1 jockey Damian Browne relives Buffering’s victory in an incident-packed Winterbottom Stakes a decade ago where he was hit with a month-long ban and big fine.
William Pike: ‘Stuff that … I want Bob Peters there’
Ahead of his bid to win a sixth Group 1 Railway Stakes, William Pike opens up on the racing dynamic in Perth where big-time owner Bob Peters is no longer dominating like he once was.
McDonald eyes one more big win before he takes on world
James McDonald can cap an incredible spring with victory in The Gong on Saturday before Hong Kong becomes home for the rest of the year.
‘I was miserable’: Jockey makes surprise comeback after hitting 74kg
Brodie Loy was emotionally defeated by racing as a result of continual wasting, but time away has given him a renewed outlook on life and the sport he loves.
Thank you, Ollie: Top trainers praise retiring champ before Melbourne finale
The biggest training names in the country all have one thing in common – Group 1 winners ridden by Damien Oliver.
Beadman shares Cox Plate secrets with Zac Lloyd
Young hoop Zac Lloyd spent Friday morning completing his Cox Plate education ahead of his first ride in Australia’s greatest weight-for-age race.
‘I feel he is unbeatable’: Clipperton still on Everest high
Sam Clipperton is still floating on cloud nine and wants to capitalise on his Everest triumph as he gets back to business this weekend.
Hobby trainer looks to heavens for Everest day miracle
Hobby trainer Neville Boyle lost his wife to leukaemia and is hoping for some extra help from above when he attempts to win a $2m race with a $201 outsider on Everest day.
Craig Williams admits Giga Kick pain was ‘well hidden’
Craig Williams concedes he was more disappointed than he let on after being dumped from Giga Kick but helping to save lives in Ukraine has changed his perspective on life.
Nature Strip, Anamoe or Verry Elleegant: Who is J-Mac’s No.1?
James McDonald rode Verry Elleegant, Nature Strip and Anamoe to 24 Group 1 wins, and reveals which of the champion trio was the best.
Zac Lloyd keeps the faith in Group 1 quest
Zac Lloyd remains upbeat in his bid for a maiden Group 1 on Saturday despite all three of his rides drawing wide barriers.
‘He’ll be top five of all time’: Waller’s high praise for J-Mac
James McDonald welcomes the pressure that comes with being Sydney’s premier jockey as he goes about rewriting the record books with Chris Waller.
‘He loves the horse’: Brown activates Beast Mode
If Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown goes missing at halftime during the AFL grand final, there’s a good reason … Beast Mode is getting activated.
The Melbourne Cup and Everest hopes getting help from heaven
Everest weapon Private Eye and Melbourne Cup hope Goldman will have some help from heaven this spring in the wake of the death of a prominent racehorse owner.
Life-changing horse can send trainer into retirement
Winning the Weetwood Handicap with local hero Yellow Brick would be a big thrill for Tony and Maddy Sears before the training duo set their sights on the $10m Golden Eagle in Sydney.
Gelding op has desired result for Portelli rogue
Gary Portelli tried to stop the owners of Kintyre from gelding the once temperamental galloper but concedes the procedure has made him a different horse.
Rare feat within reach of 10-year-old sprinter
Eduardo will enter the record books with a win in the Concorde Stakes on Saturday as trainer Joe Pride rejected suggestions the sprinter should be retired.
‘Our job will be easier’: Rival jockeys laud Ollie as Goat
Three Melbourne Cup winners led the tributes for retiring legend Damien Oliver, who all agree has been the benchmark over his career.
Australia’s most successful jockey to retire
Damien Oliver — Australia’s most successful jockey — will ride in the spring carnival for one last time, closing out a remarkable career.
Ageless warriors go head-to-head for 13th time in Concorde
They’ve been a staple on the Australian sprinting scene forever and once again Nature Strip and Eduardo will go to war in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick.
Sonja’s story: From bashing victim to beautiful bride
Jockey Sonja Logan has been to hell and back after being the victim of a savage bashing, but had the best day of her life on Saturday when she was married.
Ben Allen wants to play party pooper in PB Lawrence
Ben Allen has a fresh look but will be out to remind trainers of his talents when he reunites with Pinstriped in the Lawrence Stakes.
85-year-old horse trainer wants to train until he’s 100
Harold Norman is approaching 90 years of age but the remarkable Queensland trainer shows no signs of slowing down.
Group 1 racing returns in a spring carnival for the ages
The 2023 spring racing extravagaza in Sydney and Melbourne kicks off on Saturday with the first Group 1 of the season.
Hobby trainer needs nudge for first Flemington runner
Hobby trainer Rhiannon Schiffer, who also works as a pre-trainer, farm manager and “equine hairdresser”, will saddle her first Flemington runner on Saturday.
Transgender jockey finds acceptance in title-winning season
Tyler Leslight is now making news as a jockey after ticking off one major item on his list of goals last season.
Bush sensation taking Heywood on Magic ride
Nick Heywood is grateful for the loyalty shown to him as he strives to maintain country star Mogo Magic’s unbeaten record at Randwick on Saturday.
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