Black Opal Stakes Day
Photo-finish caused an outcry
David Polkinghorne Paul Walshe still remembers the very first Black Opal Stakes in 1973 - and its earthquake-fuelled controversy.
Racing
Lebrechaun leads field for 'special' home race
David Polkinghorne With a throat operation and atrial fibrillation behind him, Lebrechaun is ready for the Tony Campbell Memorial Cup at Thoroughbred Park today.
Racing
Lebrechaun gets lucky in photo finish
David Polkinghorne Two photos, a winner by a nose and the hint of a protest - Tony Campbell would have been smiling after the race run in his honour at Thoroughbred Park yesterday.
Racing
Ward keeps Party Dress's connections happy
David Polkinghorne It was a good thing jockey Brendan Ward guided Party Dress to victory at Thoroughbred Park yesterday given co-owner Tom Hughes was in the crowd.
Layt rates debutant Another Grand
David Polkinghorne While the future of Karuta Queen is up in the air, Neville Layt is trying to unearth his next two-year-old sensation.
