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.
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.
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.
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...
Water under the bridge
Peter Hanlon Gai Waterhouse is upbeat despite a dismal start to her carnival, writes Peter Hanlon.
Racing
It's been gloomy, but Gai still has spring in her step
Peter Hanlon GAI WATERHOUSE has trained eight winners since the spring carnival picked up speed at Caulfield two weeks ago.
In the twilight zone, but ageless Gauci is still living the dream
Peter Hanlon A STRANGE feeling came over Darren Gauci on Tuesday. More than 30 years into his riding career, he got out of the car, hauled his gear through a racecourse gate, looked around and realised, ''I've...
Racing
Oliver takes centre stage with Thousand Guineas win
Peter Hanlon Damien Oliver, the jockey in the midst of a betting scandal, stole centre stage at Caulfield today when he piloted star filly Commanding Jewel to an easy victory in the group 1 Thousand Guineas.
When the going gets tough, Oliver gets going
Peter Hanlon Damien Oliver has risen to great heights before when burdened with a heavy heart.
