Class of Guineas Day outshines glitz of Everest
Why I'm choosing the Caulfield Guineas program over the prizemoney, flash jewellery and the popstar beat of The Everest.
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Max Presnell
Why Winx can trace her dominance back to the 1860s
The sabre-toothed tiger plays a role in the dominance of champion Winx, according to Dr Geoff Chapman, medico, and group 1 winning trainer.
Pike the latest gem from out west
Western Australia has been a most significant contributor to Australian turf, and William Pike is the newest name on the list.
Everest a quick fix to reinvigorate racing in NSW
In 2003, innovators struck bullion with the Golden Rose, leading to a very good year for the Sydney Turf Club.
The weight and expectation on Winx
Yes the marvel Winx is striving to recapture her former dazzle, but consider this? Had she started in the Melbourne Cup this year the mare would have humped 64.5 kilograms.
Samples, owners and sledging distract from the real racing
The action is strong today at Rosehill and Moonee Valley, but there are plenty of distractions.
Barrier attendants have hand in keeping Winx on track
Ear nibbling, the sensual version of lug biting, could be the answer to the cantankerous barrier manners of the champion Winx.
Bring back days when jockeys didn't rely on 'luck'
The "riding for luck" defence, particularly when a good thing is beaten, should get a mandatory $10,000 fine while the Everest, with or without Aiden O'Brien, does nothing for me.
The trials jockeys face when choosing a stable job
Perhaps the bottom line was better when Kerrin McEvoy was a stable jockey at Godolphin but he rides better now as a freelance.
Jason Coyle happy to pick jockeys on form, not on gender
With Jason Coyle having so many female jockeys winning races, it took me back to the era when females were shunned in the saddle.
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