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Racing
‘Going down there to run top four’: The bush trainer ready to take on Flemington with 100-1 Derby shot
If 100-1 outsider Warialda Warrior, named after a former rugby league star, can defy the odds and salute in the time-honoured $2 million classic he would instantly become part of Derby folklore.
- by Andrew Wu
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From the blackbooker to blinkers: Your Melbourne Cup guide to the language of racing
If you don’t know your maidens from your mudlarks, this glossary of horse racing terms is for you.
- by Andrew Wu
Knights of gold: Charities in running for slice of Eagle riches
The connections of each horse in the $10 million race have nominated a cause to receive 10 per cent of the prizemoney they win.Â
- by Adam Pengilly
Why Joe Pride has always been a sucker for a good personality
Think About It and Private Eye are all the rage in Saturday’s Golden Eagle meeting, but trainer Joe Pride is just as pumped about a stable favourite racing on Tuesday.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Margin call: The incredible close finishes that have made the Golden Eagle an instant hit
Four years, four thrilling finishes. Is the Golden Eagle quickly elevating itself as a super race because it is such an even contest?
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Roots
Force of nature: O’Hara going full bore on the track and on the farm
Kathy O’Hara’s passion for riding extends from winning group 1 races to giving a new home and life to an equine champion.
- by Chris Roots
Sydney debutants Amelia’s Jewel and Legarto heavily backed for $10m Golden Eagle
Bookmakers believe Amelia’s Jewel and Legarto are good risks in the Golden Eagle but punters are making them the favourites.
- by Chris Roots
Cummings ready to ace the Golden Eagle after a year of planning
There is a sense of timing as Strait Acer arrives in the Golden Eagle in the best condition of his career for Edward Cummings.
- by Chris Roots
Rosehill has the horsepower but Flemington still has the GOAT
Sydney’s $10 million Golden Eagle has taken the edge off the traditional Derby Day meeting down south, where hopefully the legendary hoop Damien Oliver can go out a winner.
- by Max Presnell
Race-by-race preview and tips for Rosehill on Saturday
Everything you need to know to find a winner on Golden Eagle day.
- by Brad Gray
Analysis
Horse racing
What are the whip rules in racing? And does a horse feel pain when whipped?
Ahead of the biggest week of racing in Australia - Melbourne’s spring racing carnival - Damien Ractliffe looks at the whip rules and whether they’re working.
- by Damien Ractliffe