Trainers seek Caulfield Cup golden ticket in strong Naturalism line-up
Most people remember it as the Naturalism Stakes. Nowadays it might be best known as the "golden ticket" stakes
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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.
A fit, firing Essien would be a coup for Victory – and A-League
There is no doubt that Melbourne City has achieved the biggest domestic coup the A-League has ever had with the capture of Tim Cahill for the upcoming season.
Victory confirm talks with former Chelsea star Essien
Former Chelsea superstar Michael Essien could be set to line up for Melbourne Victory in the A-League next season.
International challengers confirm for Cox Plate
Two foreign raiders will definitely challenge hot favourite Winx for the wfa championship of Australasian racing, Moonee Valley's Cox Plate.
Rojas goal sees Victory ease past Adelaide in pre-season win
Melbourne Victory made it two wins on the spin in pre-season friendlies against A-League opposition, disposing of an under-strength Adelaide United by a solitary first-half goal to Marco Rojas.
Freedman keen on Exosphere prospects as import readies for quarantine
There's not much master trainer Lee Freedman does not know about preparing Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winners.
Order of St George, Protectionist head Melbourne Cup weights
Order of St George, part-owned by Lloyd Williams, and the 2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist head the weights for this year's Melbourne Cup, both having been set to carry 58 kilograms by RVL handicapper Greg Carpenter in this year's Cup.
Winx in top shape for main test as Cox Plate preparation steps up
Sydney's champion trainer Chris Waller is brimming with confidence that his champion mare Winx will be in top share for this weekend's George Main Stakes at Randwick, despite the fact that she missed a lead up run in the Chelmsford Stakes earlier in September.
South Melbourne boss blasts A-League, lack of relegation
South Melbourne's NPL Victoria championship winning coach Chris Taylor has blasted the A-League for being a timid competition too keen on recycling failed players.
South down Cannons to win NPL Victoria title
Marcus Schroen proves the difference as South Melbourne win championship decider against underdogs Oakleigh at Lakeside Stadium.
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