Michael Lynch

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.

McEvoy riding high on home ground

Winning smile: Kerrin McEvoy returns to scale after winning the Herbert Power Stakes on import Shahwardi last weekend.

Michael Lynch Globe-trotting jockey Kerrin McEvoy is making every post a winner.

Horse Racing

Folding Gear zooms in

Big plans:  Folding Gear could be aimed at the Caufield Cup after winning at the track yesterday.

Michael Lynch Caulfield track specialist Folding Gear swoops late to land the Naturalism Stakes.

Horseracing

Black Caviar easily makes it a double

Black Caviar

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.

Horse Racing

Stars align for night of nights

Contender: Black Caviar with Luke Nolen in the saddle.

Michael Lynch Victoria's Thoroughbred Racing Awards night has as much capacity for intrigue and surprise as the Brownlows.

Horse Racing

Caviar races to top award

Luke Nolen storms home aboard Black Caviar in the Lightning Stakes.

Michael Lynch Men behind Black Caviar and the mare herself dominate Victorian awards.

Horse Racing

Jumps ready for take-off at the 'Bool

Pride on the line: Black And Bent, left, seeks to improve on his imposing record.

Michael Lynch Three-day Warrnambool carnival kicks off today with three jumps races.

The Pateman show is rolling on at the double

Steven Pateman

Michael Lynch Australia's leading jumps rider steers home two more winners at Mornington,