‘I simply didn’t realise how recognised I was’
Damien Oliver knew his retirement lap would probably be big, but Australia’s greatest jockey of all-time has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection and respect he has received.
Damien Oliver knew his retirement lap would probably be big, but Australia’s greatest jockey of all-time has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection and respect he has received.
Trainer Marc Chevalier has his sights set on a 33-year first when stable star Torrens steps out at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday.
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.
Here is the field and barrier draw for the 2023 Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
WA trainer Luke Fernie cancelled a trip to Melbourne after his talented galloper was beaten first-up, but he’s now excited heading into the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes.
It was a memorable day for trainer Neville Parnham and son Steven as Bustler gave them their first win in the Group 1 Railway Stakes.
Zac Lloyd will forever have a special place in his heart for Insurrection, who helped deliver the Sydney apprentices title last season and gave him a second win in The Warra.
Comrade Rosa has thrived since making the move to Queensland and was subject to a huge betting move earlier in the week before hacking up at Doomben on Saturday.
Following several close calls this spring, Group 1 placegetter Detonator Jack was rewarded with success in The Gong.
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.
Gai Waterhouse was elevated to legend status in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame and a win in The Gong would be the cherry on top of what has been a brilliant few months for the stable.
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.
WA trainer Summer Dickson lost her sister seven years ago and now she is walking in her footsteps as she tries to claim a prized Group 1 in Perth on Saturday.
Top mare Roots has one more box to tick off when she contests the Group 1 Railway Stakes but her task hasn’t been made easy.
Randwick trainer John Thompson is hoping for a couple of belated birthday presents at Kembla on Saturday.
Punters found another way to lose their cash in the opening race at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
Here is the field and barrier draw for Saturday’s $500,000 Cranbourne Cup.
With a 38-degree scorcher forecast for this Saturday, Perth’s chief steward has pushed back and condensed Ascot’s Group 1 Railway Stakes meeting.
Here is the field and barrier draw for the $1 million The Gong at Kembla on Saturday.
A virus put Jerome Hunter’s stable out of action for a few months but Rich Fortune will be out to make up for lost opportunities in Saturday’s Apache Cat Classic at Cranbourne.
The decision to keep South Australian galloper Lord Vladivostok to short contests could bring a quick result in the Cranbourne Cup on Saturday.
Tommy Berry has found happiness on and off the racetrack and that could deliver him a Group 1 in Perth on Saturday.
Ascot is due to host the $1.5m Group 1 Railway Stakes next week, however the races were called off on Saturday due to a troublesome section of the track, despite it being rated a Good 4.
Joe Pride won The Everest and three Group 1s this year but rated Coal Crusher’s brilliant win in The Hunter “up there” among his best moments.
Grahame Begg can put a forgettable spring behind him after winning the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with classy mare Magic Time.
James McDonald continued his Group 1 spring domination in the Thousand Guineas as Joliestar justified her owner’s pre-race confidence.
The biggest training names in the country all have one thing in common – Group 1 winners ridden by Damien Oliver.
Sydney’s champion rider James McDonald will travel to Hong Kong for a lengthy stint to continue his partnership with Cox Plate winner Romantic Warrior.
Star jockey Tommy Berry has been riding in sensational form and will look to add another Group 1 to his name in Perth.
Imported gelding Unspoken capped a terrific spring preparation with victory in the $2m Five Diamonds at Rosehill Gardens.
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