Sense of Occasion claims deserved Group One
Corey Brown provided a gem of a ride for the Kris Lees-trained gelding, who swamped the field to win the Doomben Cup in Brisbane.
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Lehmann shapes as key figure in pay dispute
The national coach says he will welcome open discussion on the pay stand-off before getting down to the business of cricket as he flies out to mastermind Australia's tilt at the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in England.
Ashes player boycott won't happen: Lehmann
Australian coach Darren Lehmann says cricket's warring parties will settle their pay dispute amicably and remains convinced a player boycott won't throw this year's Ashes series into unprecedented turmoil.
Lawyer wants case against Olympic swimmer Madeline Groves thrown out before hearing
The silver-medal winning swimmer could face a lengthy ban for missing a scheduled doping test, but her lawyer says the case against her is weak and riddled with inconsistencies.
Words of wisdom: The special touch that ensured Kate McCloughlin was back for Tokyo
Kate McLoughlin has been described as an 'extraordinary' leader after being retained as chef de mission of the Australian Paralympic team. Given her dedication ahead of Rio, it's not difficult to see why.
Athletics Australia refuses to back moves likely to wipe pre-2005 world records
Moves to effectively eliminate athletics history prior to 2005, likely to be ratified by the IAAF, would rob clean athletes of their legitimate world marks, according to the domestic governing body.
I think the crowd will be favouring Manny, says Pacquiao adviser
Michael Koncz believes Manny Pacquiao is so popular that it will negate any hometown advantage for Jeff Horn in Brisbane, while also flagging the prospect of a Pacquiao-Khan fight on Australians shores.
Shades of a famous upset as Horn and Pacquiao finally face off
The fighters met in Brisbane on Wednesday ahead of their WBO welterweight bout at Suncorp Stadium on July 2 as Bob Arum warned the Filipino great that history may point to a tough night in the ring.
Horn needs to 'throw his phone in the bin'
The pair will meet at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday as the Australian challenger is warned to manage the hype ahead ahead of their WBO welterweight title fight in Brisbane on July 2.
Pacquiao touches down, tells Horn to be ready to put on a show
The legendary Filipino has arrived in Australia and insists he's far from a spent force in the ring, as he begins preparations for his WBO welterweight showdown with Brisbane's Jeff Horn.
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