Author: Max Presnell

A WEEKLY REVIEW

July 30, 2024

The Good James McDonald ended the season at Royal Randwick on Saturday with strong figures again but the question arises how long he will remain

Saddle to the Ring: Morgan’s Rein and Madigan’s Fist

July 25, 2024

“Discipline, killer instinct, focus, sacrificing anything to succeed (and win). An incredible force. Surely the greatest Australia horseman. Unique, friend and mentor.” With the Paris

A WEEKLY REVIEW

July 24, 2024

Gai Waterhouse in full State of Origin mode, more Angus Crighton than Mitchell Moses, challenged the sale of Rosehill Gardens racecourse recently in the Parliament

Gai Waterhouse to Parliament on Rosehill Sale

July 24, 2024

I regard myself as the quintessential racing person. I am a racehorse owner of over 50 years standing, I’ve trained thoroughbreds for over 30 years.

Size Matters: Joe Pride’s Training Built on a Foundation of Excellence

July 18, 2024

For the first 100 winners Joe Pride was acclaimed as a John Size disciple, but subsequently put his own stamp on racing like Gai Waterhouse

A WEEKLY REVIEW

July 15, 2024

THE GOOD The ride by Sam Clipperton on Aramco at Royal Randwick on Saturday gave him an edge in “The Good” over Nash Rawiller, brilliant

The Paterson Pulse: Never Back A Horse With A Bad Rider On Board

July 12, 2024

“It’s just we know too much,” the seasoned, not embittered, punter philosophised as we shared the long end of an Aldi queue this week. The

A WEEKLY REVIEW

July 10, 2024

Obviously Zac Lloyd, so “GOOD” on Tamerlane at Royal Randwick last Saturday, promises to be the major hurdle for Nash Rawiller’s current premiership bid. When

The Imports Are Coming: Will They Lead The Charge?

July 5, 2024

Even with the Group ones finished, the tail today is still wagging at the dead end of the season due to the Europeans, particularly Clear