Gollan's group 1 trio slip under radar

Chris Roots Tony Gollan had one of his biggest achievements when Bang On won last Sunday's Toowoomba Cup, but for the rest of the racing community the fact he has runners in each of the group 1 events at Eagle...

Impressive Rosehill romp sets Drago on course for Derby

Chris Roots Drago will be set for the Victoria Derby after an easy four-length victory in the Juvenile Stayer at Rosehill on Saturday.

Racing

Pierro pips All Too Hard in fee stakes

John Holloway Two-year-old triple crown winner Pierro's service fee has been set at $77,000 for his debut season at Coolmore Stud following the announcement of his sale last Friday.

A-Team strikes again for Darley

Matt Jones The Agnes Banks training complex helped pave the way for Darley's three winners at Hawkesbury on Saturday, according to Darley boss Henry Plumptre.

Horseracing

Job done: the majestic mare exits stage as arguably the greatest

Richard Hinds Such is Black Caviar's fame, and our cult of personality, the champion racehorse has assumed a human persona that includes a popular Twitter account and a budding romance with the English stallion...

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Sacred blow to Pierro's great run

Chris Roots Champion trainer Chris Waller never panics and his demeanour remained calm after Sacred Falls delivered the first Sydney knockout blow to Pierro in the Doncaster at Randwick on Saturday.

Horseracing

Randwick trainers defend their turf

Chris Roots A changing of the guard has been in evidence at Randwick this autumn, with trainers based at headquarters winning only three of 18 races on home turf.

Horseracing

Carnival not over yet for Snowden

Chris Roots Peter Snowden says Darley can turn a good autumn into a great one on championship day at Randwick on Saturday.

Rodd, Berry to make hay while McDonald looks on

Chris Roots Michael Rodd and Tom Berry will turn to the suspended James McDonald in preparation for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes showdown between It's A Dundeel and Silent Achiever at Randwick on Saturday.

All Too Hard wants easy All Aged Stakes

Kyle Mackey-Laws A fortnight ago we saluted Black Caviar for the final time, and last week it was Pierro's turn to say goodbye. On Saturday it's time for boom colt All Too Hard's Australian swansong.

Know Your Nags

Kyle-Mackey Laws It's time for boom colt All Too Hard's Australian swansong.

Racing

Kelinni can buck weight to deliver gold

Max Presnell Kelinni, in the Sydney Cup at Royal Randwick, promises to continue the winning flow of Chris Waller.

Horse Racing

Live coverage: Sydney Cup Day at Royal Randwick

Daniel Sankey Live coverage of Sydney Cup Day at Royal Randwick, where there's four Group 1s on the card — the Sydney Cup, the All Aged Stakes, the Champagne Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Horse Racing

Mourayan in cup romp

Sydney Owner Lloyd Williams adds another major staying trophy to his achievements.

Horseracing

Sidestep's on the straight and narrow

Chris Roots The unknown factor of blinkers on Darley's problem child Sidestep could provide the inspiration for Golden Slipper victory at Rosehill on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Tinkler keen to race on

Michael Sharkie Nathan Tinkler won't be lost to Australian racing, according to his leading representative.

Jamieson enjoys calm win before the storm

Chris Roots The Mail Black Caviar's breeder Rick Jamieson has other things on his mind than racing this week but Philippi gave him reason to smile after the Tulloch Stakes.

Berry given nod for stint in Hong Kong

Chris Roots, Sydney Golden Slipper-winning jockey will replace fellow Australian Tim Clark.

Horseracing

Autumn carnival could be so much better, if people would see reason

Chris Roots The Sydney autumn carnival has potential, but at the moment it's like a colt that flies in morning trackwork then flops on raceday.