‘He’s bouncing out of his skin’: Ryan targets more millions with Attractable
She’s had her name up in lights since her Big Dance victory – now trainer Sara Ryan is targeting the $2m The Ingham with in-form gelding Attractable.
Horse Racing
‘So relieved’: Kah responds after white powder charge dismissed
EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Kah has responded after a judge dismissed a charge relating to the “white powder” controversy.
Inside mail: Breeder has crack at $500k race with horse he couldn’t sell
Racing all-rounder Neil Osborne was stunned when he couldn’t sell Beer Baron but could have the last laugh if the colt can give him a share of the rich Inglis Nursery purse.
Williamsburg waiting game pays off for Ryan, Alexiou
A scratching has opened the door for the Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained Williamsburg to cause an upset in the $2m The Ingham at Randwick on Saturday.
Dom To Shoot upstages Zaaki in thrilling Northerly
WA jockey Jarrad Noske now has a Group 1 win to go alongside his Black Caviar highlights after Dom To Shoot denied Zaaki in the Northerly Stakes.
EXCLUSIVE: Racing Minister launches review into Qld integrity body
Racing Minister Grace Grace has stepped in with Queensland’s integrity commission dogged by constant criticism following a number of high-profile cases falling over.
Stephens seeking elusive black type win in Ballarat Cup
South Australian trainer Jake Stephens has high hopes for consistent mare En Francais in Saturday’s Ballarat Cup.
Gateway-winning owner gives new Stradbroke slot idea thumbs up
A dramatic slot revamp of The Gateway to allow greater flexibility with the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap has received strong support from a major owner.
Foxy Cleopatra primed to strike in Ballarat Cup … rain, hail or shine
Trainer Natalie Young has a strong hand at Ballarat on Saturday including Foxy Cleoapatra in the cup and Viannara in the Magic Millions Ballarat 2YO Classic.
Magic Millions win will be perfect send-off for larrikin trainer
Les Ross’ formidable association with owner Mike Crooks has stopped him from retiring but that could change if the pair win the Magic Millions next month.
‘I was shocked when I saw the betting market’
Queensland trainer says his gun sprinter has a new bag of tricks and is overpriced in the betting market for an Eagle Farm feature on Saturday.
Zaaki FIFO mission in Northerly will pay off: J-Mac
During the biggest week of the Hong Kong season, superstar hoop James McDonald is making a quick trip to Perth for one ride.
Four-play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Ballarat on Saturday
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner’s $200 betting strategy for the Ballarat Cup meeting includes an each-way bet at a juicy price on a John Allen mount.
‘It caught me by surprise’: Rosehill sale shocks top jockey
Two-time Golden Slipper winning hoop – who’s now forging a new path in Hong Kong – admits he was shocked to hear that Rosehill will be shut down.
‘I just love Randwick miles’: O’Shea eyes fourth Ingham
Trainer John O’Shea saddles up a trio of chances in The Ingham as he chases more mile success at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Wilde unearths next star as banned mare nears return
Symon Wilde will have plenty of firepower in mares races in the autumn following the exciting win of Plenty Of Ammo.
All-Star Mile carrot for Gold Coast Magic Millions winner
There is an extra incentive on the rich Gold Coast Magic Millions race day with the winner of one of the features earning a golden ticket to the 2024 All-Star Mile in Victoria.
Rustic Steel ‘looks to land in right spot’ for $2m The Ingham: Lees
The last time trainer Kris Lees backed up Rustic Steel he won both The Coast and Scone Cup in a six-day span last year.
J-Mac: Cox Plate champ faces ‘monumental task’ in HK Cup
James McDonald knows it will take a herculean effort from Romantic Warrior if he’s going to defend his crown at Sha Tin on Sunday.
J-Mac: Cox Plate champ faces ‘monumental task’ in HK Cup
James McDonald knows it will take a herculean effort from Romantic Warrior if he’s going to defend his crown at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Ballarat Cup equal favourite Ain’t no certainty to start
Anthony and Sam Freedman will be on weather watch for Ballarat Cup equal favourite Ain’tnodeeldun with the trainers eager to maintain his winning momentum.
Where could Sydney’s new racecourse be built?
A new racetrack for Sydney is a key part of a $5bn plan to sell off Rosehill Gardens for housing. Here are three sites that could potentially provide a new home for racing.
Magic Millions hopeful to harness iconic trainer’s resilience
Joe Cleary has a potential Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic hopeful on his hands, as memories of his dad Frank’s famous 1992 win come flooding back.
Kah throws support behind charity ‘close to my heart’
The worst experience of Jamie Kah’s life has inspired the star jockey to launch a fundraiser and awareness campaign for Equine Pathways Australia, a charity “close to my heart”.
‘Been a great year’: Baker looking to ‘pinch’ another big win
Fresh from winning the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes, trainer Bjorn Baker is aiming to finish an incredible year with another feature race win at Randwick on Saturday.
Rosehill trainers supportive — but guarded — of plan to sell
If the plan to sell Rosehill racecourse goes ahead, Group 1-winning trainer Richard Freedman believes there needs to be adequate support and compensation for those affected.
Gollan’s faith still strong in fast filly
Tony Gollan is confident standout filly Barbie’s Sister will get her Magic Millions campaign back on track in the Calaway Gal at Eagle Farm.
Gold Coast track in top shape for return this weekend
Track guru Nevesh Ramdhani has the utmost faith in the new Gold Coast grass track which reopens on Saturday ahead of next month’s rich Magic Millions carnival.
‘The saddest decision’: Gai slams call to sell off Rosehill
“I think it’s the saddest decision they’ve ever made”. Gai Waterhouse is outraged at the call to sell off the Rosehill racecourse.
‘Cry me a river!’: Trainers’ outrage over jockey pay is ridiculous
In their final column for 2023, Matty and Benny chat about the outrage over a suggestion to increase jockeys’ pay (get a grip, trainers!), the fun times in Perth (go, Bjorn), and the Group 1 Northerly Stakes.
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