The world’s richest handicap, the $10 million Gr.1 Melbourne Cup – that famous First Tuesday In November that brings form lines – and pedigrees – from around the world. We take a look at the breeding backgrounds of the 2026 runners… Explore the pedigrees 1. Sons And Lovers 2. Trustyourinstinct… Read More »
Harris Walker doesn’t come from a racing background but is now fully immersed in the horse world, in a training partnership with Pat Carey at Mornington. We find out more about him… Do you come from a racing family? No family in racing. My father loves a little bet here… Read More »
A couple of Bendigo leading trainer titles (including the most recent season) and a Singapore premiership – that is the unique resume of Tim Fitzsimmons, who has worked for the likes of Bart Cummings, Greg Eurell, Jim Conlan and Cliff Brown. We learn more about him… Do you come from… Read More »
Bendigo-based trainer Pat Cannon has been around horses since day dot and has lots of great memories including time spent with two legends of different ilk… Galleywood and Bomber Bill. Do you come from a racing family? Yes my grandfather and father trained. What is your first racing memory? I… Read More »
After tasting success at the highest level with Prince Of Penzance’s Melbourne Cup, his strapper and rider Maddie Raymond now trains with husband Patrick Bell at Warrnambool. We learn more about her… Do you come from a racing family? No, not at all. My family only became interested after I… Read More »
Racing has been Australian Trainers Association President Troy Corstens’ life since he was a lad growing up in stables. The Flemington-based trainer lets us know more about him… Do you come from a racing family? Dad (Leon) is a trainer and he was an apprentice jockey in Adelaide. My uncle… Read More »
A third generation Victorian trainer, Jack Laing oversees a team of horses from his Cranbourne base, hoping to live up to the deeds of his late father Robbie and grandfather Eddie; both trainers of quality gallopers. We find out more about him… Tell us about your racing family. Yes, my… Read More »
Recently relocating to Townsville, trainer Tom Button won five premierships at his former Callaghan Park (Rockhampton) base and is already making his mark with a steady stream of winners. Let’s find out more about him… Do you come from a racing family? Yes, my father was a trainer. What is… Read More »
Mornington trainer Rory Hunter, who put his name in lights when taking out last spring’s Gr.3 Norman Robinson Stakes with subsequent Gr.1 South Australian Derby placegetter Autumn Mystery, took out time to answer our Quick Questions… Do you come from a racing family? Yes, both sides of my family run… Read More »
Being allergic to horses, sawdust and most horse fees has not stopped the Casino based Ethan Ensby follow his racing dreams – working hard since taking out his licence at just 18. We had a little chat… Do you come from a racing family? Yes and no. Mum was a… Read More »
Irish born jockey Tom Ryan has seen the best of jumps racing overseas and locally – and he has sat upon a much faster horse as well! Find out more about him… Do you come from a horse/racing family? Yes, my brother David trains in the west of Ireland and… Read More »
On the sidelines with injury, enduring a frustrating run of operations and rehab, jockey Jaylah Kennedy is keen to get back to the track. In the meantime the 25-year-old took some time for us to get to know her a bit better… Tell us about your family’s racing history. My… Read More »
Geelong based trainer Michael Shepherdson has been in the Flemington limelight of late with his six-year-old Ghetto Supastar doing a great job winning his last two starts at Headquarters. The son of Street Boss is not the first good horse Michael has been involved with – find out more… Do… Read More »
Building a good reputation with her small team of horses based at Geelong, trainer Danielle Loos took some time to answer our Quick Questions… Do you come from a racing family? No. My parents had a share in a racehorse when we were younger and that’s where the love for… Read More »
A respected trainer of staying types and jumpers, the Warrnambool based Aaron Purcell – who had the sire of Half Yours (St Jean) in his care – was again in great form at the recent May carnival with The Instigator so tough winning the coveted Grand Annual. Do you come… Read More »
Deanne Panya enjoys a varied career, as a jockey, artist and skateboarder! Just back from successfully competing overseas, she took time out to give us the chance to learn more about her… Do you come from a horse/racing family? Not at all. My parents have never had anything to do… Read More »
Training in partnership at Eagle Farm with his father Peter, Will Hulbert was born to do what he loves best! Black Caviar is the best he has seen and he’d love to train a horse like Takeover Target. Find out more… Do you come from a racing family? Born into… Read More »
The Sunshine Coast based New Zealand born Paul Jenkins has made a name for himself as a patient trainer who gives his charges every chance to develop their talent. We learn more about him such as his love of being out on the water… Do you come from a racing… Read More »
There are not too many jockeys to have covered as much ground as the Irish born Eoin Walsh who has enjoyed a successful racing career as a rider and in other roles in England, Bahrain and Dubai and, for the last couple of years, in Australia. We learn more about… Read More »
Training for nearly three decades, Noel Mayfield-Smith has reached racing’s pinnacle with five Gr.1 winners amongst over 30 stakes winners. His favourite horse is Landsighting, the horse who also gave him one of his biggest thrills winning the Stradbroke. Find out more… What is your first racing memory? 2 Trackwork… Read More »
