Walker’s concussion battle: “Got to think about your future”
Star jockey Michael Walker reveals the extent of his acquired brain injury and what the future holds for the passionate horseman.
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McDonald has sights on special NSW record
Big race wins overseas has prompted speculation James McDonald could be pried away from Sydney but the champion hoop reveals why it won’t happen.
Gai welcomes back Hyeronimus after betting ban
Gai Waterhouse believes Adam Hyeronimus can still be a force in the jockey ranks as he builds towards a riding comeback after serving his betting suspension.
COMMENT: Protest upheld – so where to now with whip rules?
The bold, but correct stewards’ call at Flemington last Saturday, in a Victorian racing-first, to demote My Yankee Girl highlighted a known flaw in the current whip rules.
Dwyer flyer opens favourite for ‘tailor-made’ Group 1 sprint
Promising sprinter Asfoora has been installed as a $6 favourite for the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate and trainer Henry Dwyer believes she won’t get a better chance to break through at the top level.
Ray Thomas’s blackbook and brilliant mare is in The Everest equation
Ray Thomas gives his blackbookers from Randwick on Saturday while he’s also got the news an in-form mare is now on the radar for a slot in The Everest.
All-Star Mile the ‘main event’ for Alligator Blood
One of Australia’s highest profile gallopers Alligator Blood is being set for an autumn campaign with the major target being the $5m All-Star Mile at Moonee Valley.
‘Try to win it again’: Busy Maher still on Cup high
Ciaron Maher is yet to digest winning the Melbourne Cup but as racing returns to Flemington the master horseman has eyes on multiple states.
Ray Thomas’s Blackbook with five to follow from Randwick
Trainer John O’Shea is more than happy with his stocks as he starts to take aim on the autumn carnival which will be here before anyone knows it.
Monday Racebook: Horses to follow, forgive from Sandown
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s Sandown card to identify the horses to follow and forgive.
Winx fails to get in foal to Snitzel
Two months after champion mare Winx gave birth to a filly by Pierro she has been rested from breeding again this year
Jamie Kah wins in Hong Kong — and so close in championship
Jamie Kah has scored a win in Hong Kong in only her second ride in the Asian nation — and narrowly missed out on winning the International Jockeys’ Championship.
Huetor makes incredible comeback and has eye on prize
Huetor is set to make a surprise return in The Ingham after a remarkable recovery from a near career-ending eye infection.
Monday Racebook: All hail the speedy Suhail
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over the Pakenham Cup meeting to identify the horses to follow and forgive.
Berry sets himself up to achieve Group 1 goal
Not satisfied with his spring carnival, leading rider Tommy Berry says he and his manager have had a long-range plan to set up the next decade for more Group 1 success.
Mauritius bricklayer’s son lays foundation for Group 1 shock
WA apprentice jockey Laqdar Ramoly grew up in Mauritius knowing nothing about horses or racing, but he is now a star in the saddle.
It’s official! J-Mac ranked world’s best jockey
James McDonald has been declared the world’s best jockey for 2022 by the by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.
Pike shooting for high five in Railway Stakes
Star WA jockey William Pike will again form a formidable team with owner Bob Peters when the pair shoots for a fifth straight Railway Stakes win.
J-Mac to miss Old Flame ride in The Gong
Tommy Berry is the new rider of The Gong favourite Old Flame due James McDonald’s unavailability
For sale: Share in champion mare Verry Elleegant
One of the owners of champion mare Verry Elleegant is reluctantly putting his share in the 2021 Melbourne Cup winner up for sale.
Ray Thomas blackbook and five to follow from Rosehill
Sheeza Belter scored a deserved win in the Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes at Rosehill last Saturday at just her second run back this campaign and the Snowdens are already thinking autumn carnival.
Waller import sparks plunge on Champions Day
A Chris Waller import who was “meant to be flying under the radar” has been the subject of a Cup Week plunge.
J-Mac on verge of another Cup Week milestone
Champion jockey James McDonald is poised to claim leading jockey honours for the Melbourne Cup Carnival but the trainers race is wide open.
Melbourne Cup: The Armchair Punter’s runner-by-runner guide
Tuesday’s $7.75m Melbourne Cup brings together formlines from Australia and Europe — so who will measure up when the whips are cracking?
Flare game: Begg urges Aussies to get behind Cup locals
The Victorian trainer is saddling up his first Melbourne Cup runner and is hoping the locals can upset the imports.
Where are they now? Chopper’s soft spot for Cup winner
Mark “Chopper” Read loved to spend time with 2000 Melbourne Cup winner Brew. Glenn McFarlane has tracked down the 16 living legends of the famous race.
J-Mac ‘really taken’ by Cup mount after Flemington gallop
James McDonald has had his first sit on Melbourne Cup second favourite Loft and given the international raider a firm seal of approval.
Godolphin set to continue golden run in Eagle
Godolphin trainer James Cummings is hoping to build on his sensational spring with a Golden Eagle win from either Vilana or Brigantine
Taylor prepared to wait to showcase Boom filly in city
An unbeaten filly comes to town with the huge wraps for a North Queensland galloper but heavy rain could delay her appearance.
Price: No excuses for I’m Thunderstruck in Cox Plate
Hundreds of tricky decisions have provided I’m Thunderstruck with a chance for a huge reward in Saturday’s $5m Cox Plate.
RETIRED: Champion mare Verry Elleegant has run her last race
Australian racing superstar and 2021 Melbourne Cup heroine Verry Elleegant has been retired.
Durston rider locked in for Melbourne Cup
Chris Waller has confirmed a new Melbourne Cup jockey for Caulfield Cup winner Durston.
Ryan: ‘It’s got me beat why he is not favourite’
In-form trainer Gerald Ryan is stunned his galloper is not on top of betting markets for the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes.
Could The Everest be worth $20 million in 2023?
Racing NSW supremo Peter V’landys has vowed to continue growing The Everest and there’s speculation the race may be worth as much as $20m next year.
Nature Strip to have one more start this spring
Champion Nature Strip will continue race his preparation this spring carnival despite his defeat in The Everest
Has Giga Kick Everest win signalled changing of the guard?
The impressive win of unbeaten gelding Giga Kick in Saturday’s The Everest at Randwick may well have been the changing of the sprinting guard.
Cup upset doesn’t disappoint for heaving Caulfield crowd
Punters were excited to be back on track for the Caulfield Cup after being forced to stay away for the past two years.
Owner eyes off Caulfield Cup, Everest and Cox Plate trifecta
Owner Noel Greenhalgh has already won five Group 1s and his wife recently won another, but he is now eyeing off another three in the space of just seven days.
30 years on Shane Dye doubles down on Cup ride: ‘I never went too wide’
Shane Dye was narrowly beaten on Veandercross in the 1992 Caulfield Cup in one of the most controversial rides in history – he doubles down and maintains he did very little wrong.
The Everest field finalised as Ingratiating takes last slot
The final piece of The Everest puzzle has fallen into place with Ingratiating being announced as the Godolphin representative in Saturday’s $15m race.
Elliptical owners happy for trainers to lead Cox Plate $200,000 late fee discussion
Owners of Caulfield Guineas runner-up Elliptical will be guided by trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman on whether to consider stumping up a hefty $200,000 late fee into the Cox Plate.
Nature Strip closing in on Winx’s record
Nature Strip set to go back-to-back in The Everest
Godolphin to choose their Everest runner
Godolphin brains trust meets Monday to select their Everest runner while Anamoe is right on track for the Cox Plate
Cup favourite Deauville Legend ‘in peak condition’ ahead of long-haul flight
English trainer James Ferguson has Melbourne Cup equal favourite Deauville Legend in “peak condition” to land at Werribee in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Spring blackbook: Horses to follow from Caulfield
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs the rule over last Saturday’s triple Group 1 meeting at Caulfield.
First pics: Mighty Winx becomes ‘super mum’ with filly foal
Four-time Cox Plate champion Winx has finally become a mum after delivering a filly foal. See the first pictures.
Anamoe to make statement in Might And Power ‘clash of the titans’
Group 1 collector James McDonald is adamant Godolphin superstar Anamoe “will come out on top” in the Might And Power at Caulfield.
Private Eye becomes 11th horse into $15m The Everest
Following a brilliant straight track win at Flemington last Saturday Private Eye has become the 11th horse to be included in the $15m TAB The Everest field.
Stewards to conduct race-eve track inspection of Randwick
Racing NSW chief steward Marc Van Gestel will conduct a track inspection of Royal Randwick on Friday with the course already in the heavy 10 range
Anamoe to take on seven rivals in Might And Power
After winning back-to-back Group 1s in Sydney, Godolphin star Anamoe will look to bring his hot form to Melbourne.
Berry chooses Caulfield Cup over Everest day
Tommy Berry will sacrifice the ride aboard one of his favourite horses on Everest day to chase his first win in the Caulfield Cup.
Shane Warne horse owner has sights on Caulfield Guineas
Queenslander Jarred Magnabosco, who came to national attention when he raced a horse part-owned by Shane Warne, is aiming to snare the Caulfield Guineas with a leading contender.
Injured Cup horse spends second night with vet
Vets kept Tralee Rose at a Werribee veterinary clinic for a second night as she recovers from a laceration suffered in the Melbourne Cup.
Vegan activist’s furious Cup Day protest
A vegan activist who achieved social media fame by smearing herself with blood made a bold protest at the races on Melbourne Cup Day.
Bookie’s spectacular $5.6m Cup blunder
Some bookies breathed a sigh of relief when Incentivise didn’t cross the post first, but one agency still suffered a very costly nightmare.
Brutal photos show Melbourne Cup truth
A Melbourne Cup runner was accused of making one of the biggest blunders in the history of the race. These photos show the ugly truth.
Crazy odds for Melbourne Cup trifecta
Verry Elleegant caused an upset to win the Melbourne Cup and punters could have made a fortune if they nailed the winner and trifecta.
Dramatic late Melbourne Cup betting move
The Melbourne Cup is here, and if you’re wondering who to bet on, we’ve got you covered with our ultimate runner-by-runner form guide.
23 horses wiped out in 60 seconds
We’ve nailed down the winner of this year’s Melbourne Cup — and it’ll only take you a minute to find out how we got there.
How to live stream the Melbourne Cup
This year’s Melbourne Cup is upon us and there are plenty of ways to stream the race that stops the nation so you don’t miss a moment.
‘On the champs early’: Ten star’s golden cross
Channel 10 star Natasha Exelby was in fine form when she fronted the camera for a live TV cross from Flemington on Cup Day.
Last word: Incentivise far from invincible
Hot favourite Incentivise appears to have a stranglehold on the Cup, but rival connections haven’t ruled themselves out.
Who to bet on other than the Cup favourite
There are plenty of ways to win some cash on Melbourne Cup day — here are the best bets to make if you’re looking to get creative.
Odds, tips for every race on Melbourne Cup day
One of the biggest days on Australia’s sporting calendar is almost here and there are plenty more races than just the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup field, barrier draw confirmed
Punters have all the Melbourne Cup information they need after a major announcement as racing fans mull over where to splash their cash.
‘Disgrace’: Melbourne Cup tragedy laid bare
For all the fanfare and fancy outfits that are synonymous with the Melbourne Cup, there’s a dark side to the race that stops the nation.
Ultimate form guide for $7.5m Golden Eagle
Sydney will still put on a show in the middle of the Melbourne Cup carnival as Rosehill hosts the star-studded Golden Eagle.
Runner-by-runner Victoria Derby form guide
All eyes are looking ahead to the Melbourne Cup but there’s a massive day of racing at Flemington on Saturday, headlined by the Victoria Derby.
AFL icon embroiled in Melbourne Cup war
Denis Pagan was a fearsome personality in the footy world and he’s not backing down when it comes to people questioning his racing pedigree.
Melbourne Cup is a two-horse race
Australia’s greatest horse race has a 24-strong field but punters have already narrowed the field down to just two likely winners.
Likely field for 2021 Melbourne Cup
Some high-profile foreign raiders are likely to miss out on a spot in the field for the 2021 Melbourne Cup with the field taking shape.
Sad twist in ‘horror’ Melbourne Cup blow
A jockey’s rotten luck got even worse as the Melbourne Cup copped a fresh blow, with news an overseas challenger had been hurt.
Melbourne Cup contender cruelly rubbed out
The Melbourne Cup is edging closer but it’s bad news for the Danny O’Brien-trained Young Werther, who has been ruled out with injury.
Cox Plate 2021: Start time, how to watch
The Cox Plate is one of biggest races on the Australian racing calendar. Here are all the details so you don’t miss the race.
Medical dramas flip Cox Plate on its head
The Cox Plate is facing a major drama that has left one of the favourites for the famous race under threat of being scratched.
Big winners in Cox Plate barrier draw
The spring racing carnival is in full swing as we head towards Saturday’s Cox Plate, with the full field and barrier draw revealed.
Jockey handed big fine for illegal act
A jockey competing in The Everest was handed a massive fine for breaking whip rules, the sixth time he’d been charged in 12 months.
Late curveball shakes up $15m climb to Everest
As runners prepare for the world’s richest horse race on turf in Saturday’s Everest, Sydney’s wild weather could mix things up.
Caulfield Cup form guide: Runner-by-runner preview
Ahead of the Caulfield Cup on Saturday, here’s everything you need to know about one of the biggest horse races on the calendar.
Is Olympic hero faster than a racehorse?
Australian Olympic sprinter Rohan Browning took on a racehorse ahead of The Everest, which takes place at Randwick this weekend.
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