Black Magic Opal cemented his place amongst the nation’s great sprinters with an emphatic all-of-the-way victory in tonight’s TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park. Sent to the boxes an easing even money favourite, the son of Magic Sprite began well to lead clearly through the first turn and from there was never challenged, charging to […]
Brooke Ennis claimed the first Group win of her training career when kennel star Dashing Man won the Group 3 Sir John Dillon Memorial at Sandown Park tonight. Dashing Man began uncharacteristically well from box four, settling comfortably on the rail first time past the post. Duelling with Gambo Girl down the back straight, there […]
Just moments after winning last night’s 2013 TAB Melbourne Cup with Black Magic Opal, trainer Jason Thompson took time out to answer five quick questions for grv.org.au. Q. What overwhelming emotion are you feeling at this point? A.