The four-day Melbourne Cup carnival finishes with a flourish, with the feature event, the Emirates Stakes (formerly known as the Mackinnon Stakes), attracting a quality field.
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Windies defeat Pakistan to end losing Test streak
Kraigg Brathwaite and Shane Dowrich have struck unbeaten half-centuries to guide the West Indies to their first Test victory in 14 matches, a five-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday’s final morning of the third Test in Sharjah.
Racing's glorious uncertainty as Lasqueti Spirit and Brenton Avdulla stun rivals in VRC Oaks
Sometimes a race can look so easy – on paper, at any rate, when a short priced favourite dominates the event. Put in, take out, in generous multiples, courtesy of the bookmakers.
Australia vs South Africa Test Cricket: WACA blitz shows value of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood
Australia’s destruction of South Africa’s top order has highlighted how important it will be for Steve Smith to have his two prime pace weapons available this summer.
Darren Weir experiences the ups and downs of racing in 40-minute spell
Champion trainer Darren Weir got the run of the race in the sixth event on the Flemington card on Oaks Day, the group 3 L’Oreal Paris Stakes, when Damian Lane got the sometimes enigmatic Rageese ($6) home by a length. Forty minutes later it was a different story.
Australia v South Africa cricket 2016: Aussies get 'down to business', Proteas rattled
Australia rebounded from a winter of discontent by dismantling South Africa’s key batting weapons on the opening day of the first Test.
Australia vs South Africa 2016: Test cricket arises from the death bed
As Test cricket died in Perth on Thursday, two young teams tussled for the initiative as if their lives depended on it.
Another Ruffels making her mark at the Federal Amateur Open
Just two years after trading in her tennis racquet for a gold club, 16-year-old Gabriela Ruffels is already representing Australia and playing at international events.
Michael Freedman looks for a Canterbury double as he begins to find his way
Michael Freedman is finding his way in Sydney and is building a stable based on young horses that seem to be early runners.
W-League: Canberra United's Rae Dower and Michelle Heyman excited for fresh start
Using Westside Acton Park as the venue for Canberra United’s W-League season launch on Thursday was almost a reflection of the club’s make-up.