I want to applaud Victoria Kelleher’s advocacy and reasoning against a “Kentucky Derby Day” in Swampscott. (“Let’s leave horse racing in the past,” April 24, Daily Item). Encouraging residents and ...

Only two of Altareq's 14 rivals went off a shorter price than his odds of 11-2 in the Wood Ditton, a Newmarket maiden that ...

Canterbury horseman Gavin Smith says it will be a painful privilege to honour his close friend Greg Sugars in Friday night’s ...

Alan Dudman previews the Newmarket 1,000 Guineas this Sunday with an antepost look at the markets and two tips at 25/1 and 40 ...

Superstar galloper Pride Of Jenni has drawn barrier four for Saturday's Listed Anniversary Vase. The multiple Group 1 winner was a shock acceptor for the 1600-metre feature, with connections opting to ...

Peter Dutton may idolise John Howard but his election day inspiration must come from Steve Bracks, Brexit, Scott Morrison and ...

Andrew Bobbin didn't know the difference between a hurdle and a steeple, but he has added another major jumps success at the ...

O'Brien's 2,000 Guineas team is set to be depleted further as Coolmore also said Dewhurst Stakes runner-up Expanded is likely ...

THEY were one of the most iconic bands of 90s Britain – but that didn’t stop the Spice Girls from having spats over the years ...

In Australasian stallion news, Swettenham Stud and Waikato Stud revealed their 2025 rosters and fees on Wednesday, while Group 1 winner Schwarz (Aus) will stand at Rosemont Stud after his run in the ...

Australia’s first A-list celebrity was Dame Nellie Melba, a gifted opera singer with legions of adoring fans across the globe ...

EMG / Gravity Media Australia’s post-production centre, Gravity House, plays a key role in the production of major ...