As wonder mare Winx galloped to glory in a relentless display of power, strength, speed and grace at Moonee Valley on Saturday, one man could have been forgiven for affording himself a slight, if rueful, smile.
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Don't buy into the hype about Danny Green and Anthony Mundine's rematch
There are some excellent things happening in Australian boxing circles at the moment. Danny Green fighting Anthony Mundine a decade after their first bout is not one of them.
Andrew Bogut sees value in no-consent AFL trades
No-consent trades common in American sports should be considered by the AFL, according to Australian NBA star Andrew Bogut.
Derby Day 2016: Danny O'Brien convinced De Little Engine can still make the Melbourne Cup
Danny O’Brien is confident, although he is leaving it late with De Little Engine, he will have a runner in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
Derby Day 2016: Team Hawkes out to add to group 1 spring at Flemington
Team Hawkes started the spring with a sprinter, a miler and a couple of stayers looking for group 1 glory, they have already banked the Caulfield Guineas with Divine Prophet and will look to add a Victoria Derby and Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
Australian cricketers opposed to pink-ball Ashes Test
Australia’s top cricketers remain opposed to a day-night Ashes Test next summer, as the upgraded pink ball went under the microscope on Tuesday on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield season.
Canberra Raiders prop Junior Paulo ready for boxing rumble with Paul Gallen
Canberra behemoth Junior Paulo is looming as the most likely opponent for Paul Gallen as some of the biggest names in rugby league prepare to take their rivalries into the boxing ring.
Time for cricket authorities to act over schedule
The message is loud and clear. Australia’s top cricketers are complaining there are too many matches, and the need to satisfy bilateral agreements and television contracts is diluting the honour of representing your country.
FFA Cup semi-final: Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City
This is arguably the highest profile match in the short history of the FFA Cup: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
Carnival Clues: Australian Turf Club to overhaul post-race policy around $150 million grandstand
All jockeys will dismount from their horses in front of Randwick’s $150 million grandstand in a major shift to post-race procedures – but the polarising theatre of the horse is here to stay.