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Perry has Perast primed for Stradbroke grand final
Paul Perry believes his three-year-old Perast is ready for a shot at a group 1 against the older horses.
- by Chris Roots
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Waller and Weir combine for Brave Smash's Everest bid
The two biggest stables in Australian racing will combine for a bid at The Everest with Chris Waller Racing securing Brave Smash for October's showcase.
- by Chris Roots
Weir charters private flight to get Stradbroke team to Brisbane
Darren Weir is confident Japanese import Danon Liberty will get a run in Saturday's Stradbroke and has chartered a plane for his team.
- by Chris Roots
Spring Racing
Spring Carnival regular Appleby scores Epsom Derby triumph
Englishman Charlie Appleby is a familiar face to Australian racegoers, but he will be known all over the world now after winning the Epsom Derby for Godolphin.
- by Michael Lynch
The Mail
Waller targets group 1 treble to equal personal best
A strong team on Stradbroke day has the champion trainer in the running to match his season-best mark of 15 group 1 wins.
- by Chris Roots
Waller might not get it right all the time but winners keep coming
Chris Waller says he got it wrong with O'Shea Stakes victor Egg Tart, and two jockeys went against instructions to win on a big day for the premier trainer.
- by Chris Roots
Commanding win puts JJ Atkins on the agenda
John Thompson opted for a listed race at Sunshine Coast with maiden Commander and will now confer with owners on a start in the group 1 juvenile race.
- by Chris Roots
Ronstar no movie star but looks good winning
Ronstar – "Swayback Jack" to his connections – remains unbeaten after another fighting victory at Rosehill on Saturday.
- by Chris Roots
Harness racing
College Chapel heads to Menangle for Breeders' Challenge heat
Bathurst trainer-driver Bernie Hewitt believes College Chapel is the best two-year-old he has had in his career.
- by Chris Roots
Owen returns to saddle to pursue his riding dream
Billy Owen enjoyed the ride with Caulfield Cup runner-up Single Gaze, but it's time to get back to business.
- by Chris Roots
How racing can recapture the hearts and minds of the people
A Sydney Saturday race meeting is now more tuned to a night club vibe than the brilliant competition between horses geared by the human touch.
- by Max Presnell