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Ahorse no one wanted, a jockey who wonders why he is so often overlooked for the biggest races, and a trainer who has waited 30 years for a group 1 triumph stood proudly together in the winner's enclosure after the Coral Coronation Cup, with Pyledriver's success reminding everyone what joy sport can bring to those trying their hardest to succeed. Pyledriver has come a long way since he was led ou ...
There were six heats for juveniles run at the Rosehill trials this morning and plenty of interesting winners, but none more so than a baldy faced filly by the sire that has everyone talking in Extreme Choice. Trained by Chris Waller and ridden by Hugh Bowman, Espiona was a fast finishing close second at her first barrier trial last month and this time produced a similar effort although even bette ...
The forced exit of a number of Victorian jockeys to Queensland may have opened the door for Harry Coffey with the Lindsay Park stable. Coffey has slipped under the radar in recent years however he is tracking towards a careerhigh this season, already approaching 70 winners and in sight of the 80 he rode during the 2015-16 season. Recently he has had support from Lindsay Park and with the likes of ...
Barry Bowditch, managing director of Magic Millions, has expressed his sorrow over the truck crash that killed five mares purchased from the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale at the Gold Coast last week. The horses, who are yet to be identified, were making their way to the Hunter from Queensland by float before the vehicle crashed. it was extremely upsetting news yesterday morning (hearing ...
The coronavirus pandemic impacted just about everything in 2020, including sports across the globe. Thoroughbred racing was certainly impacted, but by May racetracks started reopening with limited or no fans allowed and the horses and those who care for them got back to business. Not surprisingly, the pandemic also impacted the Eclipse Awards, honoring the champions of 2020. The awards ceremony t ...