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McDonald a jolly good fellow but not alone in copping a grilling
Turf justice is taking its course but it is stewards who have in recent times replaced punters as the major critics of saddle navigation.
- by Max Presnell
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Horse racing
Race-by-race tips and preview for Rosehill on Saturday
Two listed races headline Saturday's Rosehill card and we've got all you need to land a winner at the Gardens.
- by Brad Gray
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Racing integrity
McDonald banned for lacking vigour during Threeood ride
Sydney's champion jockey-elect argued his case passionately during a 90-minute inquiry, but faces a costly suspension.
- by Adam Pengilly
Horse racing
Inside Running: Views towards Cox Plate hinge on progression
Habour Views' Cox Plate credentials will be further tested when he lines up at Caulfield on Saturday.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Horse racing
Race-by-race tips and preview for Scone on Friday
They're back in the horse capital for the second time in a week and we've got all you need to find a winner in the upper Hunter.
- by Neil Evans
Horse racing
Ablaze fuels Maher's fire for overseas glory
Warrnambool's Grand Annual winner will head to Sydney for the Stayer's Cup, but an overseas trip next year is not off the agenda.
- by Adam Pengilly
Horse racing
Tradition, not V'landys, a focus for incoming VRC boss Steve Rosich
Tradition will be "first and foremost a focus" for incoming Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich when he takes over the top job following this year's Melbourne Cup carnival.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Horse racing
Portelli's reign set to be brief with spring colt's time to shine
Group 2 winner Time To Reign has had one just one start since last year's Golden Slipper with his trainer eyeing bigger fish in the spring after a winter cameo.
- by Adam Pengilly
Horse racing
Sting in the tail: Waugh turns to unusual barrier trick with Trumbull
The gelding has blown the start in most of his runs this preparation, but it hasn't stopped bookmakers keeping him safe for the Civic Stakes.
- by Adam Pengilly
Horse racing
Lees buoyant about Duke breaking a big run of outs
The eight-year-old stayer hasn't won a race for almost three years and even ran fourth in a Melbourne Cup during the barren period.
- by Adam Pengilly
Horse racing
Duo target more success with four shots at Kembla
Mitchell Bell has ridden more winners for Bjorn Baker than any other jockey this season
- by Ray Hickson