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Chris Roots is a racing writer for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Son of Epsom Derby-winning trainer embarks on his own quest for fame Down Under

Son of Epsom Derby-winning trainer embarks on his own quest for fame Down Under

Tom Charlton has joined with John O’Shea and the training partnership could land its first Randwick win on Saturday.

  • by Chris Roots

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McDonald to return to the saddle next week after health scare

McDonald to return to the saddle next week after health scare

Champion jockey James McDonald has been cleared to return to race riding on the Kensington track at Randwick next Wednesday.

  • by Chris Roots
‘I’m proud of the steps I’ve taken’: Bourke proving herself up to city class

‘I’m proud of the steps I’ve taken’: Bourke proving herself up to city class

Molly Bourke is getting stronger and better as she targets becoming the next premier apprentice in Sydney.

  • by Chris Roots
Top flight: Proven combination takes pride in record season

Top flight: Proven combination takes pride in record season

The Proven Thoroughbred silks have become familiar because of Think About It and Private Eye, but In Flight is keeping them in the limelight this winter.

  • by Chris Roots
‘It’s just another hit for us’: Veteran greyhound trainer bites back

‘It’s just another hit for us’: Veteran greyhound trainer bites back

Luke Azzopardi’s life has been built around greyhounds for five decades. He’s well aware of the latest controversies.

  • by Chris Roots
Golden Path’s winning ways could put him on road to Grafton

Golden Path’s winning ways could put him on road to Grafton

Golden Path sat just off the speed and raced clear when Chad Schofield gave him his cue.

  • by Chris Roots
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Schofield takes Golden Path to Rosehill before Lightning raid on Singapore

Schofield takes Golden Path to Rosehill before Lightning raid on Singapore

Chad Schofield believes Golden Path and Lightning Strike have a lot more to offer in the future.

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Gai and Adrian plan to go down swinging with century in sight

Gai and Adrian plan to go down swinging with century in sight

The Tulloch Lodge training partnership of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will look to cap their best season by hitting the hundred mark with a late flurry of winners.

  • by Chris Roots
Nash plays the weighting game in late premiership charge

Nash plays the weighting game in late premiership charge

Heavyweight jockey Nash Rawiller thinks the wait will be worth it for Waterford in the McKell Cup at Rosehill on Saturday.

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‘The pain is just horrific’: Champion jockey hospitalised with mystery illness

‘The pain is just horrific’: Champion jockey hospitalised with mystery illness

James McDonald will miss Saturday’s group 1 Tatts Tiara after spending Wednesday night in hospital.

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Patient Jones poised to make the most of Excelladus opportunity

Patient Jones poised to make the most of Excelladus opportunity

Lightweight jockey Reece Jones believes he is getting on progressive galloper Excelladus at the right time in Saturday’s Civic Stakes.

  • by Chris Roots