From Trots to turf: Shinn’s Cox Plate dream built on Valley memories
Blake Shinn’s memories of Moonee Valley go back to when he was in shorts rather than jodhpurs and when the...
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Chris Roots is a prominent voice in Australian racing media, bringing together sharp reporting, storytelling depth, and a personal connection to the sport. An award-winning journalist, Chris is a well connected and a passionate racing figure.
Blake Shinn’s memories of Moonee Valley go back to when he was in shorts rather than jodhpurs and when the...
The world’s best jockey, James McDonald, might be missing Derby Day to ride Australia’s most exciting horse Autumn Glow in...
Just reading the formguide about Changingoftheguard’s last start in the Metropolitan would be completely misleading. “It is the best 56-1/4...
Group 1 winning jockey, James Innes Jnr, has been handed a whopping 25-year disqualification. Innes Jnr appeared in front of...
He may have the best international rating of any Australian horse in 2025 heading Saturday’s Cox Plate - but his...
The Racing Victoria press release about Sir Delius not being allowed to run in the Melbourne Cup was missing one...
Dual Cox Plate winner So You Think has died at Coolmore Stud only days out from Australia’s weight-for-age championship that...
Les “Bubba” Tilley isn’t scared to question a photo finish, and on the brink of 800 wins, he asked the...
In was a night to remember - they drank expensive bottles of French merlot, took selfies with airport staff and...
In a different world, emerging Godolphin colt Attica could be in the Cox Plate rather than the Spring Champion Stakes...