Racing
Payne's colt fulfils Slipper criteria with Opal win
David Polkinghorne David Payne wants to be the first trainer since Frank Cleary to pull off the Black Opal-Golden Slipper double.
Racing
Dual Command all guts in second win
David Polkinghorne Peter Wiggins's Melbourne Cup celebrations started early when Dual Command saluted in Canberra's event leading into the race that stops the nation.
Country move gives Murial her Spirit back
David Polkinghorne A change has been better than a holiday for Murials Spirit.
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.
Racing
Age is no barrier for Sweeney
David Polkinghorne At an age when most jockeys have long retired, 58-year-old Kevin Sweeney is on the verge of winning his third Canberra jockey premiership today.
Horse racing
Jockey Sweeney celebrates title trifecta
David Polkinghorne An aversion to the nine-to-five grind will keep veteran jockey Kevin Sweeney in the horse race until the day he retires.
Racing
Impressive Shoot Thru Blu off to Canterbury
David Polkinghorne Another impressive win has earned the Matthew Dale-trained Shoot Thru Blu a deserved shot at city racing.
