Derby Day. The first of the four-day Flemington Spring carnival and for the punting purist, it’s akin to Christmas. Nine races, all Group races, three Group 1’s, including the VRC Derby, which is the oldest feature race in Australia having been run and won since 1855. In addition to the Derby, three-year-old sprinting stars will...
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‘I’m speechless’: Star jockey’s stunning Derby upset with ‘broken’ nose
Star jockey Jamie Kah’s up-and-down day has reached new heights, winning the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500 metres) aboard South Australian visitor Goldrush Guru. It was trainer Andrew Gluyas’ first Group 1 win as a solo trainer. Earlier, Kah copped a knock from a horse and suffered a blood nose, but she was able to...
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Switzerland or Storm Boy for The Everest? Coolmore’s big call
Switzerland, which Coolmore part-owns, has suddenly emerged as a possible Everest contender if he can win the Group 2 $300,000 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. It has been widely expected Coolmore would use their slot to select brilliant colt Storm Boy for the world’s richest turf race. •PUNT LIKE A PRO:...
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Multi-million dollar colt upset as first lady of racing collects record 8th Golden Slipper
Lady Of Camelot has won the $5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly beat $41 chance Coleman while hot favourite Storm Boy was third. Lady Of Camelot was ridden by Blake Shinn. Storm Boy missed the start from barrier 2 and was shuffled back midfield in the run....