Hickmott: Queensland Derby win will be ‘pinnacle of my career’
Trainer Michael Hickmott will have his first crack at a Group 1 – and he has a leading chance in the Queensland Derby on Saturday.
Punters Life
‘They thought I was semi-retired’: How Callow became the King again
Trainers thought Noel Callow was “semi-retired” when he continued his career in Queensland. They were wrong. Now he is in-demand.
Owner breaks superstition to watch Mr Brightside in Hong Kong
Part-owner Michael Andreadis, who once tried to split his share in Mr Brightside after a deflating maiden defeat, will break with tradition when the champion gelding races in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Hill’s hectic weekend: Four flights, two AFL games and Bendigo races
Matt Hill has a heavy workload combining his race calling and AFL commentary duties, and this week’s Gather Round presents an extra challenge. But he “wouldn’t want it any other way”.
‘Lost for words’: Young gun lands Adelaide Cup with brave ride
Rochelle Milnes, the only apprentice in the field, pulled off a brave move to claim the biggest win of her career in the Group 2 Adelaide Cup.
‘You’re delusional’: How top jockey was talked out of retiring
Ethan Brown was considering hanging up the saddle after a scary race fall until trainer Ciaron Maher gave him some wise advice.
Hunter living Diamond dream with ‘cracking type’ bought for a steal
Third-year trainer Rory Hunter has already achieved his dream of having a Blue Diamond runner with a horse he thought would be out of his price range.
Comeback hoop recalls scary moment that nearly paralysed him
Grant Buckley will have his first ride back almost eight months after a horse flipped on him, and reveals how close he came to being unable to walk again.
‘Waiting my turn’: Tom’s stocks rise with first Group 1 ride
Eight years, a number of injuries and almost 400 wins have formed the path to jockey Thomas Stockdale’s maiden Group 1 ride in Saturday’s CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.
Diet delivers stakes breakthrough for She’s Bulletproof
She’s Bulletproof claimed a deserved stakes win in the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes after she was put on a diet and exercise program.
‘This is what the game is about’: $7000 buy chasing Doncaster spot
Willaidow, an unwanted yearling who was sold for $7000 and races with three pins in his leg, could be set for the Doncaster Mile after a career-best win in the Group 3 Southern Cross Stakes.
‘Dream is alive’: Schofield’s desire to be linked with champion horse
Chad Schofield is back among the top in Sydney’s riding ranks even though it’s taken longer than expected, and there’s one horse that can help one-time teen prodigy achieve his dream.
Roper grasps big chance after frustrating run of injuries
Young jockey Anna Roper has had rotten luck with injuries during her apprenticeship but gets the biggest opportunity of her career at her home track in the $500,000 The Lakes.
Castle determined to cement herself in Victoria
Moving to Victoria from Queensland has created more opportunities for Melea Castle who will ride at Flemington for the first time on Saturday.
Morgan reveals big change he wants to make
NSW premiership-winning jockey Ash Morgan doesn’t want to be “pigeon holed” and is driven to establish himself on the big stage in Sydney.
Corey Brown gets pain relief after back surgery
Former champion jockey Corey Brown feels almost back to normal after back surgery to remove rods and screws that were inserted after a race fall that ended his career.
Stammers to let riding do talking in Australian stint
Perfecting his craft will be English jockey Oliver Stammers’ priority when he hits Australian racetracks during his summer stint, which starts at Yarra Valley on Saturday.
‘I have good self-belief’: Lloyd has bigger goals in sight
Zac Lloyd embarks on his first day as a senior rider after completing a highly successful apprenticeship, and is already pondering what’s next for him.
Irish jumps jockey finds home in Queensland as flat rider
Luke Dempsey came to Australia on a working holiday to see what the jumps racing scene was like. More than a year on he is now a flat racing jockey.
WATCH: Jockey’s inspiring return from brain injury
The racing community feared the worst when apprentice jockey Emily Pomfrett was speared off a horse and headfirst into the ground but she is back riding after going to hell and back.
How Dolan made the Melbourne Cup cool again
Robbie Dolan’s win in the Melbourne Cup has breathed life into the famous race and engaged the younger generation of Australian sports lovers.
‘It would be fantastic’: McEvoy aiming to join Cup legends
Only two jockeys in the 163-year history have won the Melbourne Cup four times. Kerrin McEvoy will be out to join them on Tuesday.
Moroney opens up about the three ‘bullets’ he dodged
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mike Moroney believes someone must be watching over him as he details the serious health “bullets” he survived this year.
Gai Waterhouse: Why the Melbourne Cup is still No.1
Gai Waterhouse remains inspired by her 2013 triumph as she pursues a second Melbourne Cup win, and has already begun planning for next year.
Why ‘superstitious’ Kah is heeding champ’s omen advice
Thanks to three-time winner Damien Oliver, Jamie Kah has learned from her mistake in her quest to win the Melbourne Cup.
Kah: I’m hard on myself if I don’t ride everything perfect
Jamie Kah will take a busy week of riding and ambassador duties during Cup Week in her stride, and there’s one race – aside from the Melbourne Cup – she really wants to win.
‘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.
J-Mac reveals passion for tradition in Group 1 century hunt
If James McDonald is unable to claim his 100th Group 1 in the Cox Plate, there are a few more of his favourite races coming up in Melbourne for him to do so.
Jamie Kah: This can be my best spring yet
Jamie Kah is fired up for the spring carnival and is excited to reunite with the horse who helped reignite her career last autumn.
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.
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