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.
Carey looking for a one-hit wonder in mile
Michael Lynch Records are meant to be broken, and conventions are there to be defied.
Carey stares down Doncaster history with Ethiopia fresh
Michael Lynch RECORDS are meant to be broken, and conventions are there to be defied.
Horse Racing
Waller grabs another Group 1 as Sacred Falls wins Doncaster
Michael Lynch Jockey of the moment Tommy Berry added the Doncaster Mile to his Golden Slipper triumph when he brought home outsider Sacred Falls to victory in the $2 million Randwick classic on Saturday afternoon.
Lane on the fast track to success
Michael Lynch ONLY the top-range apprentices manage to ride out their claim in the city, perhaps one in 10 of their generation.
Horse Racing
Lane closes in on milestone
Michael Lynch Only the top-range apprentices manage to outride their claim in the city, perhaps one in 10 of their generation.
High stakes but Kelinni toughs it out
Michael Lynch Reputation of Lexus Stakes as a tip-top form reference for the Melbourne Cup boosted.
Horse Racing
Double success for the Williams stable
Michael Lynch The Lloyd Williams stable’s Cups prospects leapt dramatically early on Saturday with a two state double, Mourayan taking out the Group Three Craven Plate at Randwick and Tanby scoring a narrow...
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...
Horseracing
Cup burden rests with the French
Michael Lynch Americain and Dunaden will have to achieve their own French revolution at Flemington in the Melbourne Cup if either are to go down in the history books as the first European-trained horse to win the...
Horse racing
Dunaden, Americain top Cup weights
Michael Lynch The French gallopers Dunaden and Americain will have to prove themselves the equal of the great Makybe Diva if they are to win a second Melbourne Cup.
Payne loving his hot run of form
Michael Lynch In his riding days, Patrick Payne even managed to win over jumps on a couple of occasions.
Dame not up to cups
Michael Lynch Trainer Pat Carey says winter staying races rarely yield spring cup winners.


























