Horse Racing

Black and Bent jumps into history

Michael Lynch Top jumper Black and Bent sets a new Australian record for consecutive wins over hurdles.

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.

Media circus fails to upstage star performer

Michael Lynch On an overcast Melbourne day the horse that lit up racing and became a national icon took her final bow as she has spent much of her public life - before a battery of camera crews, photographers and...

Horse Racing

Champion mare to wander off into the sunset

Michael Lynch On a grey overcast Melbourne day, the horse that has lit up racing and become a national icon took her final bow.

Horse Racing

Jockey out for assault on sister

Nikita McLean suspended for five months following a heated confrontation with her sister at Hamilton races on Sunday.

Black Caviar retired

Will Brodie Trainer Peter Moody calls a halt to the career of the world's greatest sprinter.

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Horse Racing

Caviar at the peak of powers

Chris Roots Peter Moody wants luck on his side again with Black Caviar in the T.J. Smith Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

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Only bad luck can beat Black Caviar, says cock-a-hoop Moody

Chris Roots Peter Moody wants luck on his side with Black Caviar in the $1 million T.J. Smith (1200 metres) at Randwick on Saturday.

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A feast for racing and for a nation hungry to celebrate the best of the best

David Sygall, Sydney The race at Randwick will showcase the course's major refurbishment work.

Horse Racing

Kiwi jockey back in town with an eye to the future

Michael Lynch Star Kiwi jockey Michael Walker is back in town and looking to rebuild his career after a four-month injury break that led to him missing the Melbourne festival of racing and the chance to capitalise...

Horse Racing

Top ride seals Dundeel victory

Chris Roots It's A Dundeel will never get a better ride than the one James McDonald produced.

No shortage of characters or stories, just productions

Max Presnell ''You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em;

Horse racing

Coliseo well placed

David Polkinghorne Canberra trainer Norm Gardner is hoping a successful Canberra Centenary Cup campaign will launch Coliseo on the path to the group 1 Sydney Cup.

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Wounded Schofield won't pass up star

Glyn Schofield aggravates old injury but nothing will keep him from riding Hay List on Saturday.

Accolades and superlatives flow for a once-in-a-lifetime racehorse

Chris Roots 'The greatest'' is a hard title to carry. ''Perfection'' is even tougher because it is only a slip away from being lost.

A trainer's faith, a jockey's courage, and a dream fulfilled

Michael Lynch A small interstate trainer, an unheralded young jockey and a pony-sized filly see off the blue bloods.

Horse Racing

Black Caviar still No. 1

Michael Sharkie Black Caviar crowned world champion sprinter for a third straight year.

Horse Racing

Trainer's sales pitch off to flyer

Michael Sharkie Brilliant debut by Donna Madeira at Sandown spoils plunge on another Blue Diamond aspirant.

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Mature-age apprentice continues ride of her life on Miracle filly

Patrick Bartley ADELAIDE trainer Daniel Clarken on Friday defended his decision to leave his stable apprentice on board Blue Diamond favourite Miracles Of Life in Saturday's listed $120,000 Blue Diamond Preview...