James McDonald in box seat for Magic day

Champion hoop James McDonald is poised for a lucrative Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast before he returns to Sydney to concentrate on the upcoming autumn carnival. McDonald routinely demands outstanding books of rides, but he has an especially strong hand at...

Brad Widdup youngster can Fire again

Boasting a last start win over the top two fancies in Magic Millions Classic betting, Fire Lane has the right form reference for the $2 million feature. Now trainer Brad Widdup is just hoping she has coped with the five-day delay to the race. “It’s a bit of an unknown...

Prospectus aims to extend winning run

You never stop learning as Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell can vouch for. What may appear right on the surface can prove the opposite as Purcell and connections of Prospectus have found out. After putting together three straight wins on his home track, Prospectus...