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.
Hvasstan trainers hope for turn for better
Michael Lynch Classy three-year-old heads a formidable Victorian contingent heading to Adelaide.
Horse Racing
Brothers salute at Valley
Michael Lynch Few people celebrate a winner with quite as much gusto as the Gelagotis brothers from Moe.
Horse Racing
Derby types hoping to go the distance
Michael Lynch For years the critics have argued that the 2500 metres of the Victoria Derby is too far.
Horse Racing
Super Cool wins thrilling Australian Cup
Michael Lynch Mark Kavanagh's star three-year-old Super Cool ($5) put himself into elite company with a scintillating victory under Michael Rodd in the $1 million Australian Cup, seeing off another top-line...
All Too Hard makes cup an easier target
Patrick Bartley and Michael Lynch All Too Hard appears to have a mortgage on Saturday's $500,000 Australian Guineas.
Racing
Derby dream a family affair for Gelagotis boys
Michael Lynch Hvasstan could have the town of Moe celebrating after the Victoria Derby.
Emotional brothers win one for dad
Michael Lynch A tearful Peter Gelagotis hugged his son, Michael, his brother Manny and jockey Glen Boss as he fought back tears of joy and grief to welcome back Norman Robinson Stakes winner Hvasstan yesterday.
Triumph stirs emotions
Michael Lynch Peter Gelagotis fights back tears of joy and grief to welcome back Norman Robinson Stakes winner.
Perry finds Hidden treasure
Michael Lynch Newcastle trainer was once a frequent and successful visitor to Melbourne.
Horse racing
Gelagotis bullish about Derby hopeful Hvasstan
Michael Lynch, Moe Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis goes into this Saturday's Victoria Derby brimming with confidence after his contender Hvasstan produced what the trainer described as "top quality" work in his final...
Horse Racing
The Boss glows hot from winter's work
Michael Lynch Jockey Glen Boss is almost hot enough to cause a spike in global temperatures.
Horseracing
Black Caviar easily makes it a double
Michael Lynch Black Caviar, the queen of Australian racing, has reinforced her status as a legend of the turf by landing the title of Australian Horse of the Year for the second season in succession.
