Spring racing carnival
Kah free to ride in spring carnival, with white powder hearing to be held after Melbourne Cup
Star jockey Jamie Kah intends to plead not guilty to charges of bringing racing into disrepute over images of her pictured cutting lines of a white powder.
- by Damien Ractliffe
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‘I feel back to normal’: Kah ready for race return after horror fall
Top jockey Jamie Kah made a hit-and-run trip to Sydney for the trials and spoke about her hopes of finally gaining a medical clearance to return to the races.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Godolphin will have ‘underdog’ mentality for spring after Anamoe’s retirement
James Cummings stood a few metres from the Melbourne Cup trophy he’s desperately trying to win - but his next phase after Australia’s best horse is at the forefront of his mind.
- by Adam Pengilly
Tommy Berry to make early return from tips-for-benefits butcher scandal
One of the most popular figures in the sport has had the conditions of his penalty relaxed just weeks before the spring carnival kicks into gear.
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Roots
Driving ambition: Iowna Merc fuels Golden Eagle dreams for Baker
It seems fanciful to think the depths of July could produce a Golden Eagle contender, but the Warwick Farm trainer reckons he might have a good problem to ponder if Iowna Merc can make it three wins from four starts this campaign.
- by Adam Pengilly
As Myer and the Melbourne Cup part ways, there’s still hope for race day fashion
Australia’s biggest horse race may have found itself without a fashion sponsor, but trackside style could be the ultimate winner.
- by Melissa Singer
How a former Wallaby is finding salvation in horse racing after soccer spinal injury
Richard Tombs was 50 when a day of filling in as goalkeeper in an over-age soccer match would change his life. But he’s found horse ownership, and his first galloper is proving a big success.
- by Adam Pengilly
Kosciuszko dreaming – but how good is the unbeaten Mogo Magic?
Scott Collings has carefully handled one of regional NSW’s most exciting sprinters, and now he gets the chance to see if he’s good enough to win a spot in a $2 million race.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘It’s only about the spring’: NSW launch fresh racing attack on Victoria over breakaway plot
Court documents reveal plans for a rebel body spoke about headhunting David Gallop and Nick Weeks. Now, Racing NSW has accused of Racing Victoria’s covert plot with other states being motivated by one factor.
- by Chris Roots and Adam Pengilly
The race is on for the grand prix of party invitations
For some, it’s the most sought-after social function of its kind. Even now, just days out from Wednesday night’s party, influencers are bombarding organisers in the hope of securing a prized invitation.
- by Stephen Brook
Is it time to loosen some of racing’s strict dress codes?
Some racing insiders think items such as ties and jackets should become optional to help attract a younger crowd. But not everyone is on board.
- by Melissa Singer and Damien Ractliffe