Sports · 3 days ago
An Irish syndicate has committed $1 million to a single import, Hopewell Rock, chasing a near-$10 million payout in the Melbourne Cup. The jockey has been cleared to ride, turning a luncheon into a high-stakes poker hand…
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Sports · 3 days ago
Peter V’landys has appointed a former Dragons premiership winner and ex‑NSW/Kangaroos representative to a senior NRL role, signalling a fresh change of guard.
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Sports · 3 days ago
Regan Bayliss returns to ride Fully Lit, aiming for another Big Dance triumph for trainer Gai Waterhouse and owner Adrian Bott.
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Sports · 3 days ago
Jack Clayton’s recent Sheffield Shield form has forced selectors to reconsider Marnus Labuschagne’s place in the Australian Test side, turning the domestic competition into a high‑stakes audition.
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Sports · 4 days ago
Veteran punters pore over form guides and statistics, while newcomers rely on silk colours, favourite numbers and other superstitions – a clash of data‑driven strategy and lucky charm at Australia’s biggest race.
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Sports · 4 days ago
Oscar Piastri made contact with rookie Arvid Lindblad at the Mexico City Grand Prix, forcing Lindblad to retire. The Australian now sits in a nervous wait as stewards review the incident.
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Sports · 4 days ago
On lap one at the Australian GP, Charles Leclerc collided with teammate Lewis Hamilton, left the track for advantage, and was handed a 5‑second penalty, putting Ferrari back on the penalty play‑book.
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Sports · 4 days ago
A trainer’s request for a drug test led to a horse being barred from this week’s Cup races, leaving a large group of country‑based owners gutted. One minute they were booking tickets to Flemington; the next they we…
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Sports · 4 days ago
Tipster David Gately tees up his pre‑race analysis for the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington, warning that the spectacle may outshine the sport. Expect a flood of silk, sponsors and sideline drama as the nation watches…
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