Max Presnell
Max Presnell is a columnist.
Opinion
Horse racing
Can Veight land killer blow against Mr Brightside in first group 1 of the year?
The Orr Stakes looks vintage with top miler Mr Brightside facing a challenge from strong field including rising three-year-old Veight.
- by Max Presnell
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All that glitters is not gold on the road to the Slipper
Unfashionable four-year-old gelding Our Kobison promises to be the scene-stealer on Saturday amid the bred-in-the-purple youngsters taking the next step on Rosehill’s so-called “pathway to the golden autumn”.
- by Max Presnell
Coolmore continues to flex its colt muscles with Switzerland
The debut of $1.5 million yearling Switzerland in the two-year-old race over 1000m could be a catalyst for lifting the Sydney summer doldrums on a program that looks otherwise average.
- by Max Presnell
Everest-winning trainer still prides himself on getting value for money
Joe Pride is happy to make hay while the sun shines over the low-key summer racing program.
- by Max Presnell
Chrysaor set to shine in Millions as Martin searches for next star
The Chris Waller-trained Chrysaor is a major contender in the $3 million Magic Millions Guineas for Star Thoroughbreds.
- by Max Presnell
Whether going early or arriving late, fortune favours the brave
Daring tactics lifted a mundane card at Randwick last week, and I’m hoping for more of the same to start the new year at headquarters.
- by Max Presnell
Everything going swimmingly for Gai and Zoumon in Perth Cup tilt
Sure, the Indian Ocean is warmer, but legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse showed recently that she is still very much hands-on whether by land or sea.
- by Max Presnell
Rogue Bear an apt choice to race in honour of a great turf character
The late “Jock” Gollogly has been described as a “scallywag”; I’d say always affable with a hint of mischief.
- by Max Presnell
Opinion
Horse racing
Oliver may not be the greatest, but he turned in a farewell like nobody before him
The manner in which Damien Oliver overcame heartache in the truest sense of the word only adds to his incredible career in the saddle.
- by Max Presnell
Rawiller is the gift that keeps on giving for punters and trainers
Rawiller is riding in dominant fashion and can continue his winning run at Randwick on Saturday.
- by Max Presnell
Opinion
Horse racing
From Todman to ‘meet Chris Waller’: The champions and chancers of Rosehill Gardens
The Golden Slipper shines bright among memories of the western Sydney racecourse. But it was the people as much as the horses who wrote the Rosehill story.
- by Max Presnell
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