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.
Punters Life
‘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.
‘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.
Absorbing title race nears finish line for young guns
Whether it’s playing golf or race riding, Zac Lloyd and Dylan Gibbons are fierce – but friendly – competitors as their title battle comes down to the final meeting on Saturday.
Chadwick needs to work Magic for Rising Stars title
The Rising Stars Series goes down to the wire at Flemington with Matthew Chadwick needing to pull a rabbit out of a hat to claim the title aboard a $201 outsider.
Huge audience for Australia’s biggest horse racing websites
Australia’s biggest horse racing websites have recorded a huge average monthly audience for the 2022/23 financial year.
Hefel repays Moody faith with Monash victory
Carleen Hefel grabbed her opportunity aboard Sigh in the Group 3 Monash Stakes at Caulfield to claim the biggest win of her career.
Young hoop ends six-hour drives with Brisbane move
Cejay Graham used to drive six hours to Brisbane twice a week to race but that’s all over after her decision to relocate from NSW.
Vale Ray Selkrig OAM – a true gentleman of the turf
Ray Selkrig was a gentleman first and a great rider second, despite winning the 1961 Melbourne Cup and 34 more Group 1 races, and the Australian racing industry is much the poorer for his passing.
Artorius’ wild ride from $120k yearling to $25m stallion prospect
Artorius, the colt who was passed in for $120,000 but is now worth $25m as a stallion, will be out to crown his career with victory at Royal Ascot on Saturday night.
‘Aussie Tom’ lands first Royal Ascot winner for King Charles III
Remarkable scenes engulfed Royal Ascot after ‘Aussie Tom’ Marquand delivered Desert Hero the winner of the King George V Stakes for King Charles III and Queen Camilla before the ‘King Of Ascot’ Frankie Dettori won the Ascot Gold Cup.
Jamie Kah nears racing return: ‘I’ve got a purpose again’
Jamie Kah has returned to trackwork for the first time since her fall but has one more test to complete before she is allowed to race again.
EXCLUSIVE: Think About It secures slot in The Everest
Boom sprinter Think It Over has been snapped up by ‘new’ The Everest slot holder Henry Field.
‘Miracle’ Mal Johnston says under siege Zac Lloyd needs to learn patience
Malcolm Johnston knows what it’s like to be on the wrong side of the ‘law’ and earn the wrath of racing stewards – now he’s got some advice for top apprentice Zac Lloyd.
Ray Thomas’s Monday Blackbook with five-to-follow and all the latest news
Joe Pride may have two star gallopers moving towards the end of their careers but he’s got a ready made replacement in Think It Over charging through the ranks.
EXCLUSIVE: Damian Lane gets the spring ride on Amelia’s Jewel
West Australian superstar filly Amelia’s Jewel is heading east for the spring with a new rider engaged for the three-year-old.
JMac booked to ride Artorius at Royal Ascot
Australia’s leading jockey James McDonald has been booked to ride Artorius at Royal Ascot.
Star colt Jacquinot retired to stud
Multiple Group 1 winner Jacquinot has been retired to stud and will stand at Widden Stud in the Hunter Valley after his unplaced effort in last Saturday’s All Aged Stakes at Royal Randwick.
JMac says “too good” as Giga Kick sails by in All Aged Stakes
The Clayton Douglas-trained Giga Kick claimed his maiden Group 1 when taking out the $1.5m All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
No Quokkas: Hoysted unfazed by James’ drift
The Brisbane-based co-trainer reckons his gun sprinter will put himself into the race, just as he did in his Oakleigh Plate blitz earlier this year.
Aitken ready to grab biggest moment of career in Quokka
Jockey Mitchell Aitken has been given his biggest opportunity in The Quokka and intends to use it to propel his career.
Pike rates eastern raider as horse to beat in Quokka ahead of Amelia’s Jewel
WA’s leading jockey William Pike has an eastern states raider above local favourite Amelia’s Jewel in The Quokka and gives his $51 runner a big push in the race.
Haggas reveals another Queen Elizabeth is long term aim for Dubai Honour
Dubai Honour will aimed at back-to-back Queen Elizabeth Stakes’ next year and has been posted as favourite in opening markets on the race.
Major Beel delivers first Australian Derby for Gai
Gai Waterhouse has won her first Australian Derby when Major Beel outstayed his opponents in the 2400m Group 1 classic at Randwick on Saturday.
Doncaster ‘dead heat’ would be perfect for father-son hoops
Star apprentice Dylan Gibbons and jockey dad Andrew will ride in a Group 1 together for the first time at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
English trainer talked into ‘having a go’ at Doncaster glory
English trainer William Haggas is unfamiliar with the phrase “beating the handicapper” but his galloper Protagonist can do just that in the Doncaster Mile on Saturday.
Joe has great Pride teaming with Brave son for Group 1 glory
Joe Pride and his son Brave are launching a two-pronged attack on Saturday’s TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.
Gaudray on her game after horror fortnight
Celine Gaudray’s partner and good mate are both off the scene due to horror race falls but has emerged from a tough fortnight in top form before a crucial time of the year.
Champion Indian jockey set for Victorian stint
A champion Indian jockey who has ridden more than 2000 winners will begin a three-month riding stint in Victoria next month.
Schiller realises Group 1 dream five years after car crash
Tyler Schiller was told he would never ride again after a car accident but five years later he created his own piece of history when he won his first Group 1.
Anamoe and Dubai Honour set for stellar showdown
The Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick is shaping as a race for the ages with the clash of local champion Anamoe and the impressive English raider Dubai Honour.
All-Stars beware: Shinn issues Alligator Blood warning
Star jockey Blake Shinn isn’t going to get caught up in the hype around the $5m All-Star Mile being a drag race.
Brunton: ‘You won’t see me for a month if The Inevitable wins All-Star Mile’
Trainer Scott Brunton thought The Inevitable would be a Group 1 horse four years ago and he gets his chance to live up to that level on Saturday.
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