Like bacon and eggs, this perfect pairing is hard to go past in the Cox Plate

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 23, 2026

Chris Waller and James McDonald are the names you need to circle in your form guide on Saturday, for plenty of reasons.

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Oct 22, 2026

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‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death

Oct 22, 2026

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Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison says the sport can never be entirely without risk, following the death of Ohope Wins.

Best’s broadside at departing Knights official amid contract negotiations

Oct 22, 2026

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Best takes crack at departing recruitment boss

Oct 22, 2026

Best takes crack at departing recruitment boss

Knights gun Bradman Best fires a shot at departing recruitment boss Peter O'Sullivan as he's grilled about his contract situation.

New Zealand legend and former England coach Brendon McCullum joins Channel Seven and Triple M commentary teams

Oct 22, 2026

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Only 12 months ago, Brendon McCullum was plotting Australia’s Ashes downfall as England’s coach. And this summer, the man behind ‘Bazball’ will be back — but this time, in the commentary box for Channel Seven.

Best grilled on contract situation in Roos camp

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Star bowler banned for two matches for prescription medication breach

Oct 22, 2026

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AFL 2027: Carlton, St Kilda and Brisbane make list culls, North Melbourne offer one-year chance

Oct 22, 2026

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A fan favourite has finished up at Carlton as other clubs make final list culls ahead of the last draft without Tasmania.

The contract clause that shows how serious Cody Walker is about steering Souths to a title

Oct 22, 2026

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China edge past US at gymnastics world championships to win first gold in 20 years

Oct 22, 2026

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Smith aims to get flyer relaxed again after frustrating campaign

Oct 22, 2026

Smith aims to get flyer relaxed again after frustrating campaign

In a perfect world, Matt Smith would be taking Idle Flyer to the Cox Plate on Saturday. He hopes to still get her to a Victorian group 1 after the Invitation.

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