The Novelist heads odds in Goulburn Cup field

The Novelist is the wagering sites favourite for the Goulburn Cup (1600m) this afternoon. The GaiBott trained gelding was a strong winner on testing ground at Rosehill last time and with a good racing style, the market says he is the one to beat. He sits at $2.70....

Secretariat’s Jockey Passes Away

Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who partnered with Secretariat to capture the 1973 Triple Crown, has died at his home in Drummond, New Brunswick. He was 84. Turcotte passed away on Friday from natural causes, his family confirmed. Born in Canada, Turcotte rose from...

Hard work pays off in Baraqiel success

After all the hard work that has gone into getting Baraqiel back to the track, co-trainer Troy Corstens admitted his heart almost sank when the sprinter was pulled from the barriers to undergo a veterinary check on Saturday. But after being given the all-clear to run,...