NSW Racing
Light finally shining on racing’s rough diamond
JOCKEY Dean Yendall is a breath of fresh air in the modern world where athletes are too scared to be themselves. Even if that sense of humour sometimes gets him in trouble.
Thompson’s fresh approach reignites Nieta
HORSE racing’s a funny game — just ask Nieta’s owners. They were ready to retire her to stud in August, but on Saturday will cheer her on in her first stakes race.
Previews: Mudgee and Grafton
BEST BETS: TRAINER Justin Stanley is adamant his eight-year-old Something Borrowed can turn the tables on Can I Have in the $50,000 Mudgee Cup.
Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation.
Stable watch: Inside mail for Rosehill
TAB BIG BETS: FANNING has a long way to go to live up to the feats of the sportsman he was named after but Clarry Conners insists he has a bright future.
Thanks, Bro: Parr’s nudge saves Clark from fall
WATCH VIDEO: Jockey Josh Parr was quick to lend his brother-in-law a helping hand when Tim Clark looked certain to fall from his mount at Canterbury on Wednesday.
Michelle sparks Murray’s push for history
MICHELLE Payne became the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup and now NSW jockey Rachael Murray is trying claim her own slice of history.
Preview: Gosford and Port Macquarie
BEST BETS: PAUL Perry has labelled Sepae his leading chance as the Newcastle trainer prepares to saddle up four runners at Port Macquarie.
Stewards hold firm on Payne decision
RACING NSW stewards have set the record straight about integrity issues surrounding Michelle Payne’s failed bid to ride Husson Eagle at Rosehill on Saturday.
Racing NSW to fund jockeys’ parental leave
FEMALE jockeys in NSW will be eligible for paid parental leave after Racing NSW announced its own scheme on Tuesday.
Preview: Best bets for Canterbury
‘MILLION dollar baby’ Peaceful Sea can start paying back her exorbitant price tag albeit by only a small percentage when she resumes at Canterbury on Wednesday.
Attard on Red alert for Cup
TRAINER Jason Attard’s view that in-form five-year-old Reiby The Red has gone to the “next level’’ will be tested in Saturday’s Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill.
Mr Manhattan shooting for Starlight
JOE Pride has always felt Mr Manhattan was a stakes horse in the making and the in-form sprinter will bid to prove his trainer right in Saturday’s Starlight Stakes at Rosehill.
Doyle will impress Aussie punters
BRITISH racing expert Matt Chapman has told Aussie punters they “can trust and rely” on James Doyle with the Godolphin rider to kick off his venture Down Under at Canterbury.
Bailey feels Michelle’s pain, backs champ
RACING Victoria’s chief steward Terry Bailey has supported Michelle Payne’s bid to ride her brother Patrick’s top sprinter Husson Eagle at interstate meetings.
Moore’s gentle giant takes down best in the west
TAKEDOWN is bound for Hong Kong after he handed trainer Gary Moore an emotional first Group 1 win in Australia by taking out Perth’s biggest sprint race.
Payne told to delete tweet by stewards
QUEENSLAND stewards insist Michelle Payne hasn’t received a clearance to ride Husson Eagle on Magic Millions day and told the jockey to delete a tweet suggesting otherwise.
Hogmanay turns tide for Test skipper
THE resurgence of the Australian cricket team is not the only reason skipper Steve Smith should have been smiling on Saturday.
Keira Feeling fine after Matt finish
“THAT’S one of mine.” That was the message that popped up on Keira Dunn’s phone from husband Matt after Delightful Feeling gave the stable its fifth Highway win.
Previews: Kembla and Lismore
BEST BETS: HE might be 57 but a quick glance at Cyril Small’s stats show the veteran jockey hasn’t lost it, and he will try to find a few more winners at Lismore on Sunday.
Berry falls short after putting safety first
SERENA Bay maintained her unbeaten record with a brave all-the-way win in the Golden Gift, but it was the effort of runner-up Reflectivity that had punters talking. WATCH THE FINISH
Loy clears head and turns over new leaf
FORMER star apprentice Brodie Loy is back after a long break and hellbent on making up for lost time.
Clark ready to Takedown big guns
MALAGUERRA and Terravista have dominated headlines before Saturday’s Winterbottom Stakes in Perth but that doesn’t bother Takedown’s jockey Tim Clark.
Inside mail: Big bets and market movers
GLYN Schofield won’t have too much time to watch his beloved Proteas battle it out against the Aussies in the cricket with a busy day ahead at Rosehill on Saturday.
Saturday Best with Davo and Duff
TAB BIG BETS: THE Daily Telegraph’s Brad Davidson and Sky Thoroughbred Central’s form expert Ron Dufficy discuss the meeting at Rosehill on Saturday.
ATC board seat to Belle McSweeney
THE sole female candidate from a list of 12 hopefuls trying to secure one of the two vacant Australian Turf Club board positions was successful on Thursday.
‘Don’t bother coming home if you lose’
JOCKEY Tommy Berry will be in the hot seat when he rides his wife Sharnee’s horse, Firsthand, at Rosehill on Saturday.
Previews: Canterbury and Muswellbrook
BEST BETS: ASPIRING filly Argie Bargie is on the verge of joining the “60 per cent club” when she goes around under lights at Canterbury.
Stable watch: Inside mail for Rosehill
TAB BIG BETS: PAUL Snowden was on the money when he declared Choice We Had as the stable’s top pick last weekend and he will bid to back it up with a $15 chance at Rosehill.
