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Peter Hanlon

Peter Hanlon has worked at The Age since 1995, initially as deputy sports editor, subsequently as editor of the Saturday and Sunday Age sports sections, and since 2007 as a senior sports writer. He writes extensively on the AFL, and has also covered the Beijing Olympics and Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Horse Racing

Play or fold, the age-old dilemma

Peter Hanlon Ever since her robust recovery from the tears and strains that still couldn't beat her at Royal Ascot left Black Caviar's connections with no reason not to go again, the only question left unanswered...

Horse Racing

Old and young give their girl a fond farewell

Peter Hanlon The fans came in droves and were not disappointed.

Cummings truly a chip off the old block

Peter Hanlon After a win in the opening race, the old master stepped back to let the son also shine.

Baker seasoned to triumph and tragedy of tough game

Peter Hanlon EMILY MURPHY arrived at Murray Baker's stables the week after Lion Tamer died, and felt the sadness.

Sentimental favourites & harsh reality

Peter Hanlon Emily Murphy is just happy to be on what she thinks is the ultimate working holiday.

The art of racing

Peter Hanlon Painter Jason Roberts has turned his eye towards equine immortality.

Prebble reflects on man he was many Moons ago

Peter Hanlon AFTER a costume change that would have done a superhero proud, Brett Prebble emerged from the jockey's room for the race after the Great Race, still beaming, and walked into David Hayes' outstretched...

Nothing done by halves in Dear Demi's Oaks victory

Peter Hanlon The associations behind the VRC Oaks win were long, very long, writes Peter Hanlon.

Seniors' moment as Demi takes Oaks

Peter Hanlon With all due respect to those involved - with the exception of three-year-old filly Dear Demi, which in truth did most of the work - the Oaks was not so much a win for the ages as a win for the aged.

Final act

Peter Hanlon It has been a funny old spring, with lauded favourites fading and bargain horses saluting.

Blinkered runners

Peter Hanlon Racing certainly is a mug's game when a blind eye is turned to scandal and intrigue.

Cocky globetrotter lines up for Caulfield en route to the Big One

Peter Hanlon Alex Cairns is halfway through the longest six weeks of his life, and missing his wife, Lizzie, and daughter Ella terribly.

Nomad who can go the journey

Peter Hanlon On a long trip away from family, Alex Cairns has a veteran traveller for company.

Dun it again

Peter Hanlon There are certain predictable strands to the biggest race days.

Cop the tip, McDonald is here to win

Peter Hanlon New Zealand sensation has already made a series of bright starts.

Frequent flyer hits trouble, but he'll be back

Peter Hanlon In taking a first-time tourist from the airport to a city hotel after dark, then down the highway to the Geelong Cup and straight back to the departure lounge, there is a chance they could form a...