Laa Rayb triumphs in Mile
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
Laa Rayb landed the Totesport Mile to give Mark Johnston his fourth winner at Goodwood this week.
Cosgrave looking for lucky 13
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
Jockey Pat Cosgrave is hoping 13 does not prove unlucky for ante-post favourite Markab in Saturday’s Bluesquare.com Stewards’ Cup.
Rain could scupper Midday
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
Midday’s owners are hoping for the weather to hold off as she bids for Group One glory in the Blue Square Nassau Stakes.
Eustace hopes to go to War
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
Trainer James Eustace hopes War Artist can get back to winning ways for the first time in two years when he lines up in Saturday’s Susan Hulme Birthday Conditions Stakes at Doncaster.
Schumacher back in action
Jul 31, 2009 Formula One
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was back behind the wheel of a racing car just 48 hours after announcing his shock return.
Domenicali hails Schumi
Jul 31, 2009 Formula One
Stefano Domenicali reckons Michael Schumacher’s return at the European GP will be an added incentive for Ferrari to up their game.
Kubica open to offers
Jul 31, 2009 Formula One
Robert Kubica’s manager says the Polish driver is “officially on the market” following BMW’s decision to withdraw from Formula One.
Racing: Regal win reward for sire’s fan
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
If anyone’s found a way of holding Graeme Rogerson down, they’re keeping it to themselves.
It was classic “Rogie” at Ruakaka yesterday after he snatched the $50,000 Oceanz Seafood Northland Breeders Stakes with Queen Sabeel.
If…
Racing: Walker ends comeback season with 78 wins
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
Michael Walker rode Queen Sabeel to victory yesterday and ended the 2008-09 season with 78 wins and sixth place on the jockeys’ premiership - an amazing effort as he did not begin the season until December after suffering life-threatening…
Racing: Winter Cup to suit Yanna Marie
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
Yanna Marie each way in the $100,000 Winter Cup at Riccarton today.
That should be pretty safe.
The grey mare is not only tough and honest, but she has a great Riccarton record - four starts for two wins and a placing.
The…
Racing: Racing’s first EPO case hits Victoria
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
A Victorian trainer is under investigation after two of his racehorses tested positive to the banned substance EPO.
Racing Victoria Limited said it was the first case of a thoroughbred in Australia testing positive to EPO.
Victorian…
Mike Dillon: TV cuts could hit turnover
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
No, Thursday’s bomb scare at the Racing Board/TAB headquarters in Wellington was not the act of a disgruntled former employee.
It’s an open secret a raft of TAB presenters, directors, producers and support staff have been made…
Mary Holm: A few tips for would-be punters
Jul 31, 2009 Motor Sport
Q. I have invested in a company that offers horse racing tips, and I have basically thrown my money in the trash.
I was approached by them about a year ago. The lady rang me and explained it to me and gave me big hopes and dreams….
Hirvonen maintains Finland lead
Jul 31, 2009 WRC
Mikko Hirvonen continues to lead the Rally Finland, but is still unable to shake off Sebastien Loeb as the title rivals stage a very close battle for victory
Raikkonen tipped for class podium
Jul 31, 2009 WRC
Four-time world champion Tommi Makinen has tipped Kimi Raikkonen for a Rally Finland podium in the Group N category this week
Hirvonen fends off Loeb in Finland
Jul 31, 2009 WRC
Mikko Hirvonen has taken an early lead in the Rally Finland, but his title rival Sebastien Loeb is closing in
Nikara suffers early gearbox blow
Jul 31, 2009 WRC
Pirelli Star Driver Jarkko Nikara has suffered a nightmare start to Rally Finland - the biggest event of his career to date
Fauzy quickest in Portimao practice
Jul 31, 2009 Renault World
Fairuz Fauzy set the fastest time in practice for round seven of the Formula Renault 3.5 series at Portimao on Friday morning
Massa will leave hospital on Monday
Jul 31, 2009 Formula One
Felipe Massa will leave Hungary by a private plane on Monday, his personal doctor, Dino Altmann confirmed.
Rossi, Gutierrez get BMW F1 test
Jul 31, 2009 Formula One
The BMW Sauber team will test former Formula BMW drivers Alexander Rossi and Esteban Gutierrez in December, the F1 team has confirmed.
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