Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Horseracing
It's horses for courses
Michael Lynch Former champion Darwin trainer Stephen Brown has felt right at home in Melbourne's heat.
Horses and heroes jump into history
Michael Lynch Banjo Paterson got it right more than 100 years ago when he penned an immortal verse.
Horse Racing
RV calls for help on cheats
Michael Lynch Damaging claims about drug use, race fixing and criminal involvement in the industry.
Horse Racing
Sun a shining light for Kavanagh's son
Michael Lynch When a young trainer is setting up in business, he needs a headline horse to make his name.
Horse Racing
Shamexpress steroid-free: trainer
Michael Lynch If Shamexpress can score at the royal meeting, rivals have no grounds for suspicion.
Horse Racing
Tassie crew cashes in on Banca Mo
Michael Lynch It's a long way from Warrnambool in May to a group 1 race in the Melbourne spring, but progressive stayer Banca Mo is likely to be set for a tilt at the Caulfield Cup after his impressive victory in...
Horse Racing
From the crowd to crown
Michael Lynch Banna Strand, the horse that jumped into the crowd at Warrnambool two years ago, wins Australia's most iconic steeplechase, the 5,500 metre Grand Annual, in a thrilling finish.
Hvasstan trainers hope for turn for better
Michael Lynch Classy three-year-old heads a formidable Victorian contingent heading to Adelaide.
Racing
Caviar on top of the world
Michael Lynch There's nothing like going out undefeated at the top to preserve your legend and status as an immortal, and Black Caviar has certainly done that after official world thoroughbred rankings released...
Horse Racing
Black Caviar bows out on top - officially
Michael Lynch There's nothing like going out undefeated to preserve your legend and status as an immortal.
Horse Racing
Strawberry a Singo ace
Michael Lynch Strawberry Boy looks to have a big future, in Brisbane, Melbourne, or both.
Horse Racing
Payne, hail or shine, Prince looks north
Michael Lynch Prince of Penzance made plenty of trouble for himself during Saturday's run.
Horse Racing
Sport and drugs should never mix: end of story
Michael Lynch For all sport, drugs are a problem. For racing, they could become an existential one.
Life's grand for Banna Strand
Michael Lynch Banna Strand, the horse that made international headlines two years ago when he leapt a fence and jumped into the Warrnambool crowd after losing his rider in the Grand Annual, is making headlines of...
Godolphin scandal lifts need for universal stand on steroids
Michael Lynch The biggest story in racing is not the scintillating return to the track by Black Caviar's half-brother All Too Hard on Saturday, but the mounting-yard row between John Singleton and Gai...
Horse Racing
Act on sheikh's shame
Michael Lynch The really important racing story is being played out on the other side of the world.
Horse Racing
Trainers face grilling on steroid use
Michael Lynch Australian trainers planning to raid Royal Ascot might have to brace themselves for a grilling.
Horse racing
Racing's well Warrn path
Michael Lynch Perennial jumps champion jockey Steve Pateman will be battling for honours with Irish jockeys.
Horseracing
English probe Black Caviar steroid records
Michael Lynch Questions are now being asked in the UK about whether Australia's wonder mare Black Caviar had been treated with anabolic steroids before she raced at Royal Ascot last year.
Gai bowls over the 'bool
Michael Lynch Flamboyant trainer Gai Waterhouse entertains a capacity crowd of Warrnambool women at the first day of the famous country racing carnival, putting the More Joyous affair behind her.
