Gerald Ryan
Ryan hopes stars align at Ipswich
Chris Roots Gerald Ryan has had a bit of luck on Ipswich Cup day over the past couple of years, so when owner Dom Neate took control of stayer Planetarium he was happy to set a year-long plan aimed towards...
Avdulla baffled by sprinter's long odds
Chris Roots Brenton Avdulla was quick to point out he is not a punter but was aware of the overs on offer for Howmuchdoyouloveme in the Lightning Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Racing
Scone sweeteners for Canberra trainers
Kyle Mackey-Laws Gai Waterhouse’s split with John Singleton might be taking the publicity, but spare a thought for two Canberra trainers.
Horse Racing
Live coverage: Doncaster Day at Royal Randwick
Daniel Sankey Live updates from a sodden Royal Randwick as the nation's best milers prepare for the BMW Doncaster Handicap.
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.
Beginners' luck lands share of Slipper fun
Andrew Wu RACING might be known as the sport of kings but the story behind trainer Gerald Ryan's two runners in the Golden Slipper is proof you don't have to be a prince to mix it with the best.
Horse Racing
Moody looks to heavens
Chris Roots, Sydney Black Caviar show will roll into Sydney for Saturday's T.J. Smith Stakes, weather permitting.
Horse Racing
Live coverage: Golden Slipper Day
Daniel Sankey Expert tips, the latest results and news from Rosehill as we present live coverage of all the action on Golden Slipper Day.
Live coverage: Black Caviar at Randwick on Australian Derby Day
Daniel Sankey Can Black Caviar make it 25 wins from 25 starts in today's TJ Smith Stakes at Royal Randwick? Find out first with our live coverage of Australian Derby Day.
Horseracing
Waterhouse reaches for fifth Slipper win
Chris Roots Gai Waterhouse doesn't use the calendar year, her year starts and finishes with the first Saturday in April and the Golden Slipper.
Snitzerland can emulate Melito: Ryan
Chris Roots Gerald Ryan rates Snitzerland at the same level as Melito in her three-year-old season heading into the Sydney carnival, and he can only hope last year's Golden Slipper runner-up reaches the same...
Bel turns fortunes around in a flash
Chris Roots Victorian trainer Jason Warren went from tears of despair to tears of joy in just more than the minute it took for Bel Sprinter to win The Galaxy at Rosehill on Saturday.
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.
Horseracing
Wiser Pierro toughs it out in punishing rehearsal
Max Presnell Hopefully the Octagonal strain is dominant for Pierro, which had another slugfest in the Hobartville at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Assail, Dothraki step up push for Slipper start
Chris Roots After having their Magic Millions aspirations turn to dust, Assail and Dothraki will attempt to race into Golden Slipper calculations at Warwick Farm on Saturday.
Kiwis in the mix for Golden Slipper spoils
John Holloway Bjorn Baker and John Sargent are renowned for their raids on Australian racetracks with their proven staying brigade, but at Warwick Farm this weekend the two Kiwi trainers are going all out for...
Mrs Onassis takes the plate for Harvey
Patrick Bartley Wealthy owner-breeder will take some of the credit for Mrs Onassis' Oakleigh Plate win.
Horse Racing
Rich and powerful make way for a small miracle
Patrick Bartley It proved to be a day of contrasts at Caulfield on Saturday.
Harvey's bold plan hits the jackpot
Patrick Bartley WEALTHY owner-breeder Gerry Harvey will take some of the kudos for Mrs Onassis's win in the group 1 Oakleigh Plate after he pleaded with trainer Gerald Ryan to start the mare.
