Just when it seemed that Australian bred racehorses were the outcasts of the four days at Flemington along came a local in Awesome Rock who not only kept the first running of the new look Emirates Stakes trophy in this country, it made for one of the most emotional post race out pourings rarely seen at Flemington.
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Prolific Proteas leave Steve Smith and Australia battling to keep head above water
Before the start of Saturday’s cricket, Steve Smith was receiving advice from his predecessor, Michael Clarke, about tactics for what promised to be a hard, hot day at the WACA. A fit-looking Clarke gave every impression that he would, most of all, have liked to be playing.
Melissa Breen believes Athletics Australia snub will continue to Nitro series
Melissa Breen says Usain Bolt headlining the Nitro Athletics series is a massive coup for the sport in Australia but believes her funding snub will see her miss the tournament.
Glenn Maxwell scores big in Sheffield Shield match against Queensland
Glenn Maxwell said he was shocked to be dropped from the Victorian team last week, but he showed selectors exactly what they had missed out on when he scored 81 against Queensland.
Spring Carnival: Corstens and Gelagotis make Family Day one to remember
It’s Melbourne Cup week, the holiest of holies on the Australian racing calendar.
Storm Sanders and Jessica Moore clinch Canberra International doubles tennis title
Storm Sanders could soon become a household name after combining with Jessica Moore to clinch the female doubles title at the Australian Pro Tour’s Canberra International on Saturday.
Hayden Beard returns from injury wilderness to pitch for Canberra Cavalry in the ABL
Every time Hayden Beard threw the ball, his shoulder was partially dislocating and he never thought he’d pitch for the Canberra Cavalry again.
Fell Swoop third in Darley Classic
Canberra’s Fell Swoop is emerging as a consistent elite sprinter after finishing half a length behind the group 1 Darley Classic winner Malaguerra on Saturday.
Tim Clark rides five winners at Canterbury as Reincarnate breaks track record
Tim Clark admitted his day couldn’t have got off to a worse start when he arrived at Canterbury without his riding vest, but by the end of Saturday he might be leaving it at home more often after a personal-best five winners.
Stakes Day 2016: Malaguerra wins for Peter Gelagotis as Spieth's trainer Bruce Heys fights back tears
The winning trainer was toasting just his second group 1 win while the placegetters were left wondering when their time will come. And it was the emotion away from Malaguerra which struck a chord after the Darley Classic.