Sydney spring racing carnival
The school-leaver up at 4am, and a Katy Perry dancer turned Cup strapper: Racing’s pre-dawn heroes
While the big days of the Melbourne Cup carnival attract the height of fashion and society’s elite, there are also pre-dawn heroes who keep horse racing’s heart beating.
- by Rob Harris
Latest
Belclare a Hot chance to chase western riches
Victory in the Hot Danish Stakes could see Belclare join star stablemate Overpass on a plane for the Perth summer carnival.
- by Christian Nicolussi
The texts that show Big Dance is gaining ground on Melbourne Cup
Tommy Berry produced a perfect ride to steer favourite Gringotts to victory in the $3 million Randwick feature, which continues to grow in stature.
- by Christian Nicolussi
If this horse was as reliable as his owner’s NRL team, you’d put your mortgage on it
Waterford has been beaten as favourite no fewer than six times. But his owner, Penrith Panthers group CEO Brian Fletcher, believes his luck is about to change in Tuesday’s Little Dance.
- by Christian Nicolussi
He was meant to retire. Now, Sneak Preview is running in a Big Dance
The nine-year-old gelding had ‘lost his way’ and returned home to Dubbo. There, his attitude changed – and his owners began dreaming of a final payday to end them all.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Blinkers On
Melbourne Cup
‘I can’t explain it’: Connections request meeting with stewards after horse scratched from Cup
Shattered trainer John O’Shea told owners he was “deeply sorry” after their horse was scratched on Cup eve, as connections questioned the decision.
- by Danny Russell
Derby Day as it happened: Kah’s day of blood, sweat and tears; Melbourne Cup field finalised
It’s warm and a tad gusty at Flemington as the Melbourne Cup carnival kicks into gear on Derby Day. Follow along for all the fashion, colour and the latest news surrounding the countdown to Tuesday’s big race.
- by Roy Ward and Scott Spits
Analysis
Horse racing
Why your horse can win the Golden Eagle
We run the rule over the 20 runners and explain why they can – and can’t – salute in Saturday’s $10 million feature at Rosehill.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘He’s not perfect any more’: The beginning of a racing fairytale
Harry Coffey says everyone knows his story. But this is the first time it has been told by his mum, Maree.
- by Danny Russell
Why Moreira stands to win $570,000 for six minutes’ work
Joao Moreira could be in for a bumper payday with rides on favourites Ascoli Piceno in the Golden Eagle and Buckeroo in the Melbourne Cup.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Why Japanese raider will need to create Golden Eagle history
The barrier draw was not kind to a few internationals in Saturday’s $10m Rosehill feature.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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