‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
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‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
Unbeaten colt completes dream week for Laurie in Sires’
Unbeaten Victorian colt Vinrock created history with his thrilling win in the Inglis Sires’ at Randwick and provide trainer Matt Laurie with his second Group 1 win for the week.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, inside mail for Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick
Can Linebacker win The Doncaster? Will Joliestar prove herself as the nation’s top sprinter? Ray Thomas previews a massive day of Australian racing highlighted by Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
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THE LAST SAY: Tips, inside mail for Flemington as Rosehill postponed until Tuesday
Today’s Tancred Stakes meeting at Rosehill Gardens has been postponed until Tuesday, but there’s still a fascinating Group 1 contest brewing at Flemington with Pride Of Jenni in the Australian Cup.
Broodmare to racemare, policeman to trainer: The remarkable story of Mahogany Girl and Darryll Kell
When Mahogany Girl was sent to trainer Darryll Kell just months after giving birth to her first foal, her chances of getting back to the track – let alone winning a race – looked slim. But now she’s mixing it with racing’s elite.
First-up facts: Why Dubai Honour should be feared in Tancred
Thinking of risking the favourite Dubai Honour in Saturday’s Group 1 Tancred Stakes at Rosehill? The facts behind trainer William Haggas’ amazing first-up record in Australia will make you think again.
‘It still haunts me’: Group 1 star’s amazing flood rescue revealed
Star filly Treasurethe Moment will race as a short-priced Group 1 favourite on Saturday but she almost never made it to the track, with her amazing rescue from 2022 floods finally revealed.
‘She should be 3/1 on’: Haggas’ ultimate compliment for Via Sistina
English maestro William Haggas says James McDonald’s reluctance to split Horse of the Year-elect Via Sistina and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior is the ultimate compliment to the mighty mare.
Melham: ‘Best chance’ Zardozi has of defeating Jenni
Jamie Melham explains how Zardozi can turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Australian Cup on Saturday.
Deny Jenni: Star mare facing sustained onslaught at Flemington
Astute form analyst Dominic Beirne says wonder mare Pride Of Jenni will come under attack at both ends of the $2.5 million Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington.
‘Biggest gamble of my life’: How Baker bet on himself … and won
Fourteen years ago, trainer Bjorn Baker had more empty boxes than horses in work when he set up on his own at Warwick Farm. So who’s to blame him if he celebrates every winner like it’s his last?
Sargent relishing rematch with boom Victorian filly
Victorian boom filly Treasurethe Moment will be the horse to beat in the Vinery Stud Stakes but trainer John Sargent is hopeful of causing an upset.
J-Mac’s replacement is Moore than Waller bargained for
Coolmore supremo Tom Magnier has confirmed English superstar Ryan Moore will ride on Day One of The Championships at Royal Randwick next week.
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