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James McDonald and Via Sistina.

Via Sistina matches Winx by taking out $5m Randwick feature race

Chris Waller and James McDonald scored a group 1 double on day two of the Championships.

  • Craig Kerry

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Bjorn Baker lifts jockey Rachel King after the Sydney Cup win.

Baker gives Arapaho ‘the Murray treatment’ to land first Sydney Cup

Eight-year-old Arapaho capped a memorable Championships for Bjorn Baker with a dominant win in the Sydney Cup.

  • Craig Kerry
Chris Waller celebrates with jockey James McDonald after Via Sistina’s win in the Verry Elleegant Stakes.

Waller hoping for fitting farewell as his No.1 eyes one that got away

Chris Waller hopes one of his stable veterans can “go out with a bang” on Saturday, when superstar Via Sistina spearheads his team’s assault on day two of the Championships.

  • Craig Kerry
James McDonald and Via Sistina scored in the Ranvet Stakes.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Saturday meeting at Randwick

Everything you need to make your selections for day two of The Championships at Randwick.

  • Brad Gray
Trainer Joe Pride hoses down Ceolwulf alongside his son, Brave, at Warwick Farm racecourse after track work on Thursday.

Pride backing warrior Ceolwulf to lift against Waller’s superstar

The preparation hasn’t gone to plan, but Joe Pride believes Ceolwulf can lift for his grand final in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry
Jason Collett after winning the Doncaster Mile aboard Stefi Magnetica.

Getting back on the horse. Collett reunion part of Berry medal chase

Jockey Jason Collett admits it is hard returning to racing after a fall, but that’s not the case with Bjorn Baker-trained Within The Law.

  • Craig Kerry
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French jockey Christophe Lemaire takes in the Sydney sun ahead of The Championships.

‘I know, I’ve won it.’ French jockey chasing another conversation-stopping triumph

Globe-trotting jockey Christophe Lemaire is calling Sydney home this week.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Issy Paul aboard Dubai Honour during trackwork at Canterbury on Wednesday.

Haggas stable hoping for change of pace to give Dubai Honour a shot at Via Sistina

Dubai Honour looms as the main threat to Via Sistina in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry
Chris Waller poses with his horse Aeliana.

Sydney’s top trainer looks to his homeland to provide Australian Oaks upset

Chris Waller is glad to have New Zealand connections in his camp this time around when he tries to win the Australian Oaks on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry
Braith Nock during his days as a bull rider.

Former bull rider taking first group 1 opportunity in his stride

Former professional bull-rider Braith Nock will get his first group 1 chance in the Sydney Cup.

  • Craig Kerry

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