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.
Jet Away has Hayes dreaming of spring
Michael Lynch David Hayes had a sense of deja vu when Jet Away built on the huge impression he made winning his Australian debut at Bendigo by following up in the group 3 Easter Cup at Caulfield.
All Too Hard looks a snip at $20m-plus after super display
Michael Lynch NEIL WERRETT is surely the man with the Midas touch. Not only is he the managing part-owner of wonder mare Black Caviar but he is also part of the ownership group that bought her exciting...
All too easy for Werrett
Michael Lynch All Too Hard accelerates past Glass Harmonium and King Mufhasa in Futurity Stakes.
A trainer's faith, a jockey's courage, and a dream fulfilled
Michael Lynch A small interstate trainer, an unheralded young jockey and a pony-sized filly see off the blue bloods.
Waller believes Foreteller can make the cup grade
Michael Lynch and Patrick Bartley Sydney galloper on target for Australian Cup after giving Dwayne Dunn his second winner.
Horse Racing
Australian Cup shaping as fascinating contest
Michael Lynch With a dearth of proven weight for age stars targetting the Australian Cup the entry list for this prestigious race on Saturday week more resembles a middle distance Group One handicap than a set...
Maluckyday has eyes on the main prize
Michael Lynch With overseas raiders dominating the order of entry and betting for the Melbourne Cup, Australia could certainly do with a home grown standard-bearer - even if he is a recovered crock who has battled...
No joy for Gai ... just a hard day at the office
Michael Lynch Black Caviar's young half-brother All Too Hard bursts the bubble of hitherto unbeaten Pierro.
Horse Racing
Stars align for night of nights
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
Michael Lynch Men behind Black Caviar and the mare herself dominate Victorian awards.
Looking easy for All Too Hard
Michael Lynch Black Caviar is the undisputed queen of the Australian turf.
Track comes under fire
Michael Lynch Two horses die at Flemington meeting, and two jockeys suffer falls.
Racing
Track gets blame for falls drama
Michael Lynch Two horses killed and leading apprentice taken to hospital after a fall.
