Ninja locks in Everest Slot

Michael Freedman’s star sprinter Ninja has become the first horse locked away for this year’s Everest after a deal was struck with slot holder John Camilleri’s Fairway Thoroughbreds for a start in the world’s richest turf race. The four-year-old has had nine career starts for five wins, including the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes and Group 2 Missile Stakes at Randwick. The gelding has been micro-syndicated through MyRacehorse, with his many owne...

Overpass to trial down Flemington straight before UK flight

In 2012 Peter Moody put Black Caviar’s 21-win undefeated streak on the line with a trip to Ascot to take on the very best of Europe. The trip from Australia to England was a whirlwind for racing fans and pundits from the moment she was loaded on the plane, with the mare wearing a skintight suit as she was famously lifted into the nose of a Singapore Airlines cargo hold. This year Bjorn Baker will take a similar path with two-time Group 1 winner Overpass as the seven-year-old plots a course towards the King Charles III stakes on June 16 at Ascot.

Half Yours set for Cox Plate as McEvoy plots Melbourne Cup defence

News » Half Yours set for Cox Plate as McEvoy plots Melbourne Cup defence by Lachlan MitchellMelbourne and Caulfield Cup champion Half Yours will have one more Queensland run before heading to the paddock for another big spring highlighted by a Cox Plate and Cup defence.   The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained five-year-old finished fourth in Saturday’s Doomben Cup behind winner Birdman with Pride of Jenni and Vauban filling the placings.

Zakouma Books Cup Berth for Begg

Zakouma Books Cup Berth for Begg by Lachlan MitchellLightly raced gelding Zakouma has booked his spot on the first Tuesday in November with a strong staying performance in the Listed 2800m Andrew Ramsden at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. The Grahame Begg-trained five-year-old had to put in a resilient staying performance to hit the front over the final furlongs with Jordan Childs in the saddle ahead of Pounding and Sir Chartwell. “That will get his rating up,” Begg said.” He mi...

Concord Connie continues Flemington love affair

News » Concord Connie continues Flemington love affair by Lachlan MitchellTrainer Charlotte Littlefield has an exciting filly on her hands after Concord Connie registered back-to-back Flemington wins securing the K.A Morrison Handicap over 1400m on Saturday afternoon. The daughter of Contributor was sent out a $1.35 favourite with many expecting her to repeat her ANZAC day six-length annihilation. The three-year-old ridden by Jett Stanley found her way to the front without any help from the pers...

Ange’s Europa League success proves it’s time to look beyond Europe for football’s next great managers

Ange Postecoglou’s Europa League triumph with Tottenham Hotspur isn’t just a win for one club — it’s a watershed moment for global football. The Australian’s success on one of Europe’s biggest stages has blown open the doors of possibility for managers outside the traditional European system. It’s time the football world stopped treating coaching talent from outside Europe as second-rate or unproven.For too long, the managerial merry-go-round in Europe has been dominated by the same recycled nam...
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