Saracino Stakes his spring claim, but Baker unsure of his best trip
Flemington's famous "straight six" can be a trap for inexperienced youngsters used to running around a bend and taking a lead from a rail.Kiwi trainer Murray Baker was concerned that his progressive three-year-old Saracino might struggle to adapt to the contours of the straight 1200 metres at headquarters, a course and distance not encountered anywhere else in Australia. Damien Oliver riding Saracino defeats Craig Williams riding Archives (L) in Race 5, The Danehill Stakes during Melbourne..>> view originalAdelaide v North Melbourne: Kangaroos bow out, so do veterans
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There's been some significant occasions in the history of the AFL, but not many as momentous as what transpired on Saturday afternoon an ANZ Stadium.That was the case even before the first bounce when two Sydney two teams squared off for a spot in a preliminary final. It became more apparent during the game when a crowd figure of more than 60,000 people, the third-biggest attendance for a Sydney final, went up on the scoreboard. Tom Scully, Shane Mumford and Jeremy Cameron sing the song wi..>> view original7 moments that mattered in Raiders-Sharks
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The Darren Weir juggernaut continues to roll on, the champion trainer landing a one-two in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington to make it two out of two for the stable in group 1 races run in Victoria so far this season But the result was not quite what most punters expected, as Weir's four-year-old Palentino, a $9 shot, got the better of the red-hot favourite ($2.05) Black Heart Bart. In charge: Mark Zahra steers Palentino to victory over Black Heart Bart in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Fle..>> view originalStorm edge out Cowboys in absorbing qualifying final at AAMI Park
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The family of Greater Western Sydney Giants co-captain Callan Ward were "crying all morning" ahead of Saturday afternoon's qualifying final in Sydney after Jetstar delayed their flight for two hours, and then cancelled it at the last minute.Ward's sister, Mickayla Ward, had booked a 10.15am Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Sydney on Saturday with her mum, aunt and uncle to see the Giants play in their first final. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide GWS have n..>> view originalArcher backs refs after NRL's week from hell
THE NRL’s whistle blowers continue to face confusion and frustration from fans and footballers but referees boss Tony Archer insists the men in the middle are doing just fine.Archer’s public backing of the referee ranks follows Friday’s mistake-riddled finals match between Brisbane and the Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium.The Titans were on the end of a number of contentious calls against the Broncos, which left coach Neil Henry fuming post-match.Geyer: Anthony Griffin is better than I thoughtCante..>> view originalPatrick Dangerfield says Geelong's win over Hawthorn the best feeling he's had
I TRIED to get hold of Harry Taylor, but he was charging around the MCG like a madman.My eyes then locked on to Tom Lonergan - and the two blokes looking for someone to hold had found each other.I laugh now because I can’t even remember what we were saying.MATCH REPORT: HAWK HEARTBREAK AS CATS CLAIM EPIC WINARCH-RIVALS: ANOTHER EPIC CHAPTER IN BEAUTIFUL RIVALRYHAWKS COACH: CLARKO SEES SILVER LINING IN LOSSCATS COACH: SCOTT FULL OF PRIDE FOR FIGHTING CATSWe were just going berserk and screaming i..>> view original
Saturday, September 10, 2016
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