Memsie Stakes Preview by Neale Donnelley

THE racing game is an ever-changing, ever-evolving industry and tomorrow’s Group 1 $1 million Memsie Stakes (1400m) is real proof of that.   The mighty mare Winx may be retired but almost on cue Sydney’s brilliant ALIZEE has slotted into … Read more

AFL Finals Outlook by Graeme Kelly

Going into the first AFL finals round the most intriguing question is whether Brisbane can reverse the loss to Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Round 23.   There certainly are several reasons that the Lions can go into … Read more

Morphettville Aug 24 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1: Hafaawa (5) Roccabascerana (1) Intrigue (6) Better Harden Up (4) Race 2: Bling Dynasty (3) The Statesman (2) Sasko (1) Flow Meter [4] Race 3: Arty Lucas (2) Bronski (3) Yulong September (5) Sir Garfield (4) Race 4: … Read more

Winx Stakes Preview by Neale Donnelley

GODOLPHIN’S gun open-age galloper AVILIUS tackles a hot field and some intriguing history when he resumes in the Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) in Sydney.   The former Warwick Stakes was re-named after the great mare Winx won her … Read more

AFL Round 23 Selections by Graeme Kelly

An incredible season of home-and-away upsets comes to an intriguing conclusion this weekend.   After 22 rounds Brisbane – 15th last year –  Geelong, West Coast, Richmond, Collingwood, Greater Western Sydney and Essendon have secured places in the finals.   … Read more

Morphettville Aug 17 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1 Going Gaga [1] Egyptian Gold [2] Marina [4] Dalswinton [5] Race 2 Aagas [4] Flow Meter [5] Excessabeel [6] Up ‘n’ Rolling [2] Race 3 Kemalpasa [3] Social Spin [1] Tequila Time [4] Diapason [6] Race 4 Defiant … Read more

P.B. Lawrence Stakes Preview by Neale Donnelley

WITH a hint of Spring in the air and some real class returning to the track, punters get their first crack at a serious weight-for-age clash at Caulfield tomorrow.   The Group 2 $200,000 P. B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) is … Read more

AFL Round 22 Selections by Graeme Kelly

This is the week for Geelong’s headline players – led by Patrick Dangerfield, Gary Ablett and captain Joel Selwood – to prove they are still super stars if the Cats are to defeat Brisbane at the Gabba. Although still league … Read more

Caulfield Aug 17 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1: Pippie (12) Gododdin (10) I’m Telling Ya (9) Gibbon (7) Race 2: Rat With Goldtooth (5) Toryjoy (1) Benitoite (2) Collectable (7) Race 3: New Universe (6) Beau Balmain (8) Guizot (7) Douglas Macarthur (5) Race 4: Shot … Read more

Graham “Polly” Farmer by Graeme Kelly

(Born March, 1935 – died August, 2019)   Graham “Polly” Farmer is arguably the greatest ruckman to play Australian Football. He was also a trailblazer for indigenous people playing the game. “Polly”, who died in Perth on August 14 aged … Read more

Hoppegarten Aug 11 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1 Corbusier [1] Almolonga [4] Turbulence [8] Race 2 Cioccoholic [2] Nero de Avolo [9] Lips Queen [5] Race 3 Olympe [12] Stex [5] Cliffs Art [8] Race 4 Wildfang [3] Princess Zoe [5] Monpti [4] Race 5 Big … Read more

Murray Bridge Aug 10 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1 Deep Force [2] Pelican [1] Winter Scandal [3] Silent Sovereign [4] Race 2 Magna Bella [3] Magic Sunset [6] Dollar Dollar Bill [1] Lucky Flipper [2] Race 3 Arty Lucas [7] Good Idea [2] Canford [3] Chapal [6] … Read more

AFL Round 21 Selections by Graeme Kelly

A most intriguing question hangs over whether Geelong can remain in top place on the AFL ladder. After winning 11 of their first 12 matches the Cats have lost four of their last seven games including three of the last … Read more