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Hugh Bowman rides Winx (centre) to victory in the 2016 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.

Why Winx would beat the best ever Cox Plate runners

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Max Presnell
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More tough talk: Australian batsman David Warner.

Be afraid of Starc: Warner predicts England's Ashes 'nightmare'

Andrew Wu

Wallabies player Karmichael Hunt.

Hunt throws hat in the ring to replace good mate in Wallabies

Tom Decent

Off to the final: Adelaide coach Marco Kurz (right) celebrates with his players after victory over the Wanderers.

Adelaide dash Wanderers' dreams of FFA Cup derby final

Dominic Bossi

Passing the baton: Steve Smith, right, with Michael Clarke in the Test against India at Adelaide in 2014.

Smith reveals he became captain over a drink with former skipper

Chris Barrett

Party time: Jose Altuve is chaired off the field by teammates after Houston defeated the Yankees in game seven last week.

Who will have the edge in baseball's World Series?

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Matt Bungard

Running scared: Winx in final tune-up for the Cox Plate.

Winx has rivals running scared, or for second place

Chris Roots

Mitchell Moses at Lebanon training on Tuesday.

Moses hopes Fittler association extends to State of Origin

Adrian Proszenko

Sandor Earl has signed a one-year deal with the Melbourne Storm.

'I walk in a new man': Earl signs for NRL club after four-year ban

Melissa Woods

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been fined $US50,000 for throwing his mouthguard.

Curry fined $64k for throwing mouthguard at ref

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Welsh rugby star says lion bite nearly took his hand - and career

Venice marathon

Club runner wins top marathon after leaders' wrong turn

Pride: Johnathan Thurston with the Kangaroos.

Thurston wants to 'unite Australia' with World Cup acknowledgement

Wade Graham will be handed his first Kangaroos jersey on Friday night.

Meninga names three debutants for World Cup opener

Sandor Earl has signed a one-year deal with the Melbourne Storm.

'I walk in a new man': Earl signs with NRL club after four-year ban

Kangaroos centre Will Chambers says there will be no grand final hangover for key members of the team.

Storm, Cowboys stars dodge grand final hangover

World game: The Rugby League World Cup is about to start, but it's not recognised internationally as a sport.

Pole dancing and foot golf recognised as sports – not league

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Wallabies player Karmichael Hunt.

Hunt throws hat in the ring to be Folau's replacement at fullback

Tom Decent

Friendly rivals: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and Alan Jones will face-off on Saturday.

Jones 'very pleased' as Barbarians beat Classic Wallabies

Tom Decent

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Welsh rugby star says lion bite nearly took his hand - and career

Rob Cole

Israel Folau says he is not concerned to be missing a chance to break the world record for most tries in a season.

Wallabies will build momentum without me: Folau

Scott Bailey and Vince Rugari

Outta my way: Lukhan Tui had a sensational impact off the bench for the Wallabies.

New star is born after Tui's brutal cameo off bench turns Bledisloe

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Paul Cully

Victory's Besart Berisha could be hit with a lengthy ban.

From bad to worse: Victory sweat on ref-pushing ban for Berisha

Michael Lynch

Sam Kerr

W-League closing in on American standards, says Sam Kerr

Scott Bailey

Once again, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the best of the best.

Once again, Ronaldo is named the world's best

David Gallop says he is looking at options for the coaching role of the Socceroos.

Postecoglou call won't hit Aussies: Gallop

Scott Bailey

Off the mark: Ross McCormack scored City's only goal on Saturday night.

McCormack open to longer stay with City

Michael Lynch

North Melbourne are one of the clubs taking on the AFL over the deal with Etihad Stadium.

Clubs take on the AFL over Etihad Stadium

Caroline Wilson

Essendon coach John Worsfold with 2016 No.1 draft pick Andrew McGrath.

AFL set to introduce live trading on draft night in 2018

Michael Gleeson

American Jason Holmes has been delisted by St Kilda.

American AFL trailblazer Holmes delisted by Saints

Anthony Colangelo

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How Smith became captain over drink with Taylor and Haddin

Steve Smith will turn out for the Blues at Adelaide Oval from Friday.

Smith admits role in axing of Ed Cowan from NSW team

Australia faced tough series in Asia.

Sutherland: We're 'impatient' for Ashes success

Perry took two wickets in the first Ashes match.

Perry embraces filling Lanning's shoes for Ashes

Cricket Australia has posted a surplus for its most recent four-year financial cycle.

Interest in new TV deal to be 'unprecedented': CA

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was furious after being penalised for an overtaking move.

'You got robbed': Outcry after Verstappen's overtaking penalty

All smiles: Scott McLaughlin and Alex Premat of DJR Team Penske on the podium after their round 22 win in the Gold Coast 600.

Supercars: McLaughlin's gamble pays off on Gold Coast

Jack Miller

How Miller led at Phillip Island just three weeks after snapping leg

The Age, News, 24/10/2017, Photo by Justin McManus. Winx prepares for Saturdays Cox Plate with track work at Moonee ...

Winx could break Black Caviar's record in same Royal Ascot race

Adam Pengilly

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'As she came up the straight you could have heard a pin drop'

Adam Pengilly

Winx does trackwork on Tuesday with Hugh Bowman in the saddle.

'Dazed' Bowman trying to ensure Winx ride

Ronny Lerner

The Age, News, 24/10/2017, Photo by Justin McManus. Winx prepares for Saturdays Cox Plate with track work at Moonee ...

How Winx would beat the best runners in Cox Plate history

COMMENT
Max Presnell
44 mins ago

Kingston Town & Handlex Tom Barker. December 30, 1981.

'You can't compare horses … But Winx hasn't beaten nothing good, has she?'

Andrew Webster

Outta my way: Lukhan Tui had a sensational impact off the bench for the Wallabies.

New star is born after Tui's brutal cameo off bench turns Bledisloe

ANALYSIS
Paul Cully

'Great spirit': Wayne Bennett is a fan of the women's game, headlined by the Jillaroos.

Bennett says women's game needs urgent attention to fend off AFL

Set of Six
Steve Mascord

Gai's day: Trainer Gai Waterhouse delighted after Pinot's victory in the Ethereal Stakes.

Lady Gai shines amid turmoil of beaten Sydney fancies

Max Presnell

Impressive numbers: Ben Simmons has continued his stunning start to his NBA rookie season.

Simmons has done in four games what took Lebron two seasons

Roy Ward

World game: The Rugby League World Cup is about to start, but it's not recognised internationally as a sport.

Pole dancing and foot golf recognised as sports – but not rugby league

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cate Campbell of Australia celebrates winning the Women's 50m Freestyle Final during the ...

Campbell ready to swim again – and silence critics

Phil Lutton

True blood: Jeff Horn is hoping for an easier night at the office when he meets Gary Corcoran for his first title ...

Horn is ripe for the picking in first WBO defence: Hellraiser

Phil Lutton

Toronto Raptors forward CJ Miles (left) drives to the net against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons.

Simmons flying high, and wants to bring NBA game home

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