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22 OCTOBER 2015 – VOL 24 NO 32

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AFL NEWS

AFL TRADING

GENERAL SPORT

SOCCER

GENERAL SPORT

MOTORSPORT

SPRING RACING NEWS

RACING FIELDS

IT’S A JOKE & QUIZ 15

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n a time when broadcasting has so many options, why can’t horse racing get it right?

The widespread coverage of horseracing across the country has never been in such a mess frankly and the industry has to clean it up. It has become a hindrance to the industry and for racing fans. The key word there is ‘wide’, in fact it’s all over the place. It used to be TVN for a complete service and Sky for just about every race in Australia. Now you have Channel Seven, racing.com and Sky all providing bits but no service is complete. Racing fans practically need three or four TVs or at least have their remotes at the ready to see it all, bar physically going to the track or the nearby TAB or pub. The home viewer must have access to pay-TV FOXTEL to even see local Adelaide racing on Sky, but really the broadcasting there seems the worse of the lot, unless you just want to see the races. They are trying to cover so much on Sky that any pre or post race interviews and information are of little interest or non-existent.

Victorian racing has been bold in its move to free-to-air and the coverage provided on Racing.com is great. It’s just a shame other racing clubs around the country haven’t followed suit to bring their meetings into the home of more people themselves. Racing.com provides all the material needed, including interviews with trainers and jockeys pre and post race, and now even sectional times to assist the die-hard punter along the way. It is also now giving us more during the week with trackwork information from trainers as well as other racing analysis shows before and after every Saturday meeting. It is following the path of the old TVN which offered the best coverage, but it is sadly no longer on our airways and was only available on pay-TV anyway. Channel Seven has given us the Melbourne spring carnival for more than 20 years now and in recent times has also branched out to bring us Sydney spring racing, Melbourne and Sydney autumn carnivals and the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast.

Their only negative for the racing purist would be all the celebrity whoo ha. For Adelaide racing fans though, we are the forgotten ones. South Australian racing hasn’t found its right fit yet in the marketplace and its broadcasting comes into that as well. Our big carnival doesn’t know if it’s in March or May and until that is sorted it will probably continue to struggle. In the past, we used to have several racing personalities on TV as well like Richie Callender but who do we have these days? Where’s Bruce Clark, the Shark (Mick Sharkie) and jockey interviews? With so many broadcasters, it would be hard to say. The Racing.com format appears the best, but its restriction to just Victorian racing leaves it languishing a bit. Such a coverage for all States racing would be ideal, but we are probably unlikely to get it, particularly with the politics involved at the different racing clubs around Australia. Get it sorted racing industry! BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN

THUMBS UP

THUMBS Down

Unfortunately it wasn’t a local, but well done to English cricket queen Sarah Taylor for breaking down the male bastion of cricket last weekend and becoming the first woman to play in a men’s A-grade match.

A KFC ad poking fun at Mick Fanning’s shark attack earlier this year has upset the champion Australian surfer.

Taylor is also in town to play for the Southern Scorpions in 50-over women’s state cricket and for the Adelaide Strikers in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Big Bash League this summer. The 26 year-old appeared as wicketkeeper for Northern Districts against Port Adelaide at Salisbury Oval where she proved her competence behind the stumps, despite dropping two tough chances.

The ad for the fast food giant’s South African market depicts a Fanning look-a-like surfing before being attacked by a shark. He then picks it up and holds it above his head as he surfs to shore. Fanning himself described it as “disrespectful” to anyone who had been attacked by a shark. He wants the ad taken off, which is also being looked into by World Surf League lawyers.

AFL NEWS

SA draft dreams

he ‘go home’ factor of recruiting Victorians to our two local clubs has always been a concern but it has received more attention this year with Adelaide saying ‘goodbye’ to a star it had developed over eight years and who was an early round draft pick which is always hard to replace. Over the years there has also been the likes of Jack Gunston and Phil Davis leaving the Crows and even Nick Stevens departing Port Adelaide. Is it the recruiting of the wrong player or a cultural thing within the football clubs? It has not been as pronounced at Alberton so do the Crows need to understand the structure of its cross town rival more? What it leads to is that our two AFL clubs, especially Adelaide, may look at more homegrown products in upcoming drafts, this one coming up in particular. The Crows and the Power should get good value out of their first picks that are inside the top 10, nine and 10 at this stage respectively, at next month’s national draft to be conducted in Adelaide. So who are the key SA players in the draft? If either of our clubs get to see promising West Adelaide youngster Aaron Francis still around when they are called up to make a selection, he will be hard to go past. Francis, a possible top five pick, fulfils a need for both Adelaide and Port Adelaide in that he is a versatile tall who can play at either end of the ground. In defence, he has proven himself at the national under 18 championships with his high-leaping prowess and ability to intercept through his excellent ball reading skills. He can go forward to offer an impact at the other end of the ground as well. Central District excitement machine Wayne Milera lifted himself up the pecking order with a stellar semi-final performance for the Bulldogs in the SANFL which could have both our clubs hovering. Whether he has the running strength to be a classy midfielder in the AFL is still up in the air. He may be considered as having impressive roaming half-forward potential that will, in the end, see him outside the top 10 or 15 players selected but he will find a home somewhere. If not for sitting on the sidelines for 14 months, North Adelaide’s Ryan Burton would be right up among the top five in this draft.

A serious leg injury wiped out his 2015 season but he was a welcome sight at the AFL draft combine earlier in the month where he was able to show his class. Burton, son of dual Roosters premiership winner Craig, is a natural forward who reads the play, converts his chances, finds space and has some spark with agility, craftiness and a capability of producing game-breaking moments. The Crows certainly have him on their radar. Riley Bonner is another West Adelaide young gun who will have generated much interest from AFL recruiters through his strong rebounding work from defence at the national under 18 championships. Injury curtailed his chances of proving himself further at the draft combine but his damaging left foot kicking skills and ability to set up play from half-back would not have gone unnoticed during the season. A few youngsters have already been exposed to senior football in the SANFL, always a plus among recruiters. West Adelaide’s Will Snelling performed to high standards in a premiership-winning side boding well for his likely rise to AFL ranks.

Footy footnotes With all trading now behind, will we get the chance to relax from another hectic season? Probably not, with the 2016 draw out next weekend, followed by the International Rules clash against Ireland, the national draft and then it’s back to the pre-season slog. • A few funny thoughts coming through about Carlton’s trading direction with “the Blues stockpiling for a serious tilt at the VFL premiership” being one that took our fancy • Titus O’Reilly takes a humorous stance to his Twitter feed around AFL and other sporting issues such as “The deal to get Treloar to the Pies will involve all 18 AFL clubs, Perth Glory, a medium sized South American country and a goat” • Former Richmond captain Chris Newman has joined Hawthorn as a development coach • GWS coach Leon Cameron has promised to help Cam McCarthy to see more of his family next year after refusing his request to be traded to Fremantle, despite the Dockers being prepared to hand over two first-round draft picks but the Giants

3 SPORTSBEAT // 22 OCTOBER 2015 A smaller midfielder in AFL stature, he captained the SA under 18 side where he showed good ball use and a natural ballwinning competence as well as hard running and tackling intent. Snelling’s teammate Hugh Haysman emerged with standout results at the SA State draft combine. When recruiters check his video highlights they will see a talented midfielder with senior experience, which culminated in a premiership medal. Norwood’s Luke Partington is another who will have lifted his selection chances through playing at the highest level in the SANFL. Again not overly big in size, he has been a consistent performer who has no trouble getting his own ball. Oleg Markov, son of a world champion pole vaulter Dimitri, has not let the disappointment of missing selection during last year’s drafting process and returned this year to improve himself at the draft combine. Others we could see donning an AFL guernsey in future years include Glenelg trio Matthew Allen, Tim Sullivan and Jonty Scharenberg (brother of Matt at Collingwood), West Adelaide pair Jaydn Brind and Jack Agostino, North Adelaide duo Cameron Hewett and Stephen Tahana, and Norwood’s Matthew Nunn. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN weren’t interested so McCarthy must stay and finish his contract. • Essendon’s Brent Stanton has knocked back rival interest and signed a one-year contract extension at the Bombers with ‘a very achievable’ trigger clause to push the deal into the 2017 season • The Swans will be keenly bidding for academy star Callum Mills and potentially father-son Josh Dunkley with the points gained through pick deals sorted out late in the trade period • Despite Richmond’s David Astbury touring the Gabba facilities and undergoing a medical last week, the Lions opted not to pursue the key defender “at this stage” • Holiday bad luck has found two AFL players during the off-season with injuries. Giants defender Joel Patfull has suffered a broken collarbone in a motorbike accident in Bali and Sydney’s young gun Isaac Heeney injured in a sickening unprovoked attack in Hong Kong which left him with a broken jaw • Swans ruckman Mike Pyke tweeted his retirement announcement in a clever way with a photo of his boots hanging up in his locker

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afl TRADING

COMPLETED TRADES AND FREE AGENCY

(AS AT WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER)

Matt Suckling (Hawthorn) to Western Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent (Hawks receive compensation pick 39) Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide) and third round pick to Geelong for a first round pick, second round pick and Dean Gore (Cats) Scott Selwood (West Coast) to Geelong as a restricted free agent (no match so Eagles receive compensation pick 37) Jack Redden (Brisbane) to West Coast for first round pick Lachie Henderson (Carlton) to Geelong for 2016 first round pick Harley Bennell (Gold Coast) and second round pick to Fremantle for first and second round picks Lewis Jetta (Swans) to the Eagles for Callum Sinclair (West Coast) to the Swans Jake Melksham (Essendon) to Melbourne for second round pick Matthew Leuenberger (Brisbane) to Essendon as a restricted free agent (no match so Lions receive compensation pick 39) Jed Anderson (Hawthorn) and end-of-second round pick to North Melbourne for first and third round picks Dawson Simpson (Geelong) to GWS Giants as an unrestricted free agent Curtly Hampton (GWS Giants) to Adelaide for 2016 second round pick Jacob Townsend (GWS Giants) and seventh round pick to Richmond for fourth round pick Tom Bell (Carlton) and third round pick to Brisbane for second and fourth round picks Zac Smith (Gold Coast) to Geelong for two third round picks Daniel Currie (North Melbourne) to Gold Coast for third round pick Josh Walker and Jarrad Jensen (Geelong) to Brisbane for third round pick Steve Johnson (Geelong) to GWS Giants for a fifth round pick Jonathan Giles (Essendon) and fourth round pick to West Coast for third round pick Paul Seedsman (Collingwood) to Adelaide for second round pick offloaded to Port Adelaide Jimmy Toumpas (Melbourne) and second round pick from Collingwood to Port Adelaide for second and third round pick Jeremy Howe (Melbourne) to Collingwood for Ben Kennedy (Collingwood) and fourth round pick from Port Adelaide Nathan Freeman (Collingwood) and a fourth round pick to St Kilda for 2016 second round pick and 2015 fourth round pick Richmond receives late first round pick from Gold Coast for 2015 second round pick and 2016 second round pick Charlie Dixon (Gold Coast) and third round pick to Port Adelaide for first round pick and 2016 second round pick Craig Bird (Sydney) and second round pick to Essendon for second and third round picks Jake Carlisle (Essendon) to St Kilda for first round pick (from Bombers) and first round pick (from Swans) Melbourne receives two first round picks and third round pick from Gold Coast for 2015 first and second round picks and 2016 first round pick Matt Rosa (West Coast) to Gold Coast for second round pick Tory Menzel (Carlton) to Adelaide for Sam Kerridge (Adelaide) and second round pick Lachie Plowman, Jed Lamb, Andrew Phillips, Liam Sumner and first round pick (GWS Giants) to Carlton for 2015 second, fifth and sixth round picks and 2016 first round pick

OTHER TRADE NEWS

Richmond has “categorically” denied offering pick 12 for Port Adelaide’s Matthew Lobbe, despite reports of the Power rejecting the deal Collingwood is trying to find a future draft pick to satisfy Brisbane in a deal for James Aish after the Lions have all but finalised a separate deal with North Melbourne for Ryan Bastinac - there had been discussions about a three-way trade involving the three clubs but the Lions have found a way to land the North midfielder without involving the Magpies, involving Brisbane’s pick 17 and it receiving picks 38 and 40 in return from North the Lions would have enough draft “points” to cover the cost of their two talented academy players, who are expected to attract higher bids The Magpies are prepared to hand over two first-round picks for Adam Treloar and a second-round pick Disgruntled speedster Chris Yarran is considering sitting out the 2016 season if he doesn’t get out of the club this trade period - Carlton has reportedly knocked back Richmond’s newly acquired pick 19 for the out-of-favour Blue North Melbourne forward Aaron Black’s hopes of a trade to Fremantle are fading fast St. Kilda is still keen to get Lachie Weller from the Dockers

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afl TRADING NEWS

Building a premiership

With the loss of such a key player as Dangerfield, Adelaide clearly needed to throw its hat into the ring during this trade period and had money to splurge.

While it did not entice a big gun to replace its departing star, it has been able to add much needed speed to the side with Curtly Hampton from GSW and Paul Seedsman from Collingwood and boost it depth further particular in attack with clever Carlton small forward Troy Menzel and youngster Dean Gore. Imagine a forward line with skipper Taylor Walker, dynamic duo Eddie Betts and Charlie Cameron, Josh Jenkins and Tom Lynch with Menzel added to the mix.

Clever Blues forward Troy Menzel should develop well alongside the likes of Walker and Betts at the Crows. Photo: AAP

he trading period is all about stocking up playing lists for clubs to better themselves with an immediate impact for premiership success in the next season or two.

sit though following this recent period of wheeling and dealing, which saw more players and draft picks change hands than any other trading period in history?

The AFL draft, on the other hand, tends to provide access for the more struggling clubs to rebuild over a longer time period.

Geelong has obviously been one of the biggest players in the marketplace but is it closer to reclaiming the heights it achieved between 2007 and 2011?

It’s not often we see the likes of the Western Bulldogs surge ahead in one year, especially after all the turmoil and loss of key players they faced at the end of the 2014 season.

The Cats got their ‘big fish’ in Patrick Dangerfield returning home to family in Moggs Creek, which will make them a better side but he alone can’t be the savior.

Port Adelaide is probably the best example of how the trading period can best work for clubs with its rise in 2014 on the back of bringing in the likes of Angus Monfries and Jack Hombsch in 2012 then Jared Polec and Matthew White in 2013.

Onballer Scott Selwood will enjoy playing or will that be training alongside his brother Joel as he failed to stamp down a regular place in the West Coast line-up this season and breaking into the Geelong midfield won’t be an easier nest year.

The Power quickly proceeded to become a premiership threat and believed they were there by including Paddy Ryder to the squad for this past season, but injuries then waning confidence prevented them taking that next step this year.

Defender Lachie Henderson had his issues at Carlton while ruckman Zac Smith was in-andout at Gold Coast.

It may become a good thing, now knowing they have to work hard for success and luring Gold Coast key forward Charlie Dixon to Alberton and Melbourne onballer Jimmy Toumpas back home could make that possible in the 2015.

James Bartel, Andrew Mackie and Corey Enright are getting no younger either.

Where do the other sides in the competition

It will be interesting to see how the Cats progress in 2016, especially with no Stevie Johnson, James Kelly and Matthew Stokes.

They should rise back up to be a top-eight side but being a premiership prospect may be questionable, next season anyway. Another trade hit is probably required to get them there.

Many experts believe the Crows will fall next year but inspired by new coach Don Pyke, they remain a finals-chasing unit. Although probably not a real premiership danger again until that star quality is found to take them to the next level. Matt Suckling with his deft foot skills and long raking left foot could be a missing link for the Western Bulldogs to continue their run. Jeremy Howe at Collingwood will welcome using Travis Cloke as a step ladder, now he is in the black and white. Getting GWS’s Adam Treloar and Lion James Aish will be a plus as well for the Magpies. A few clubs though look like they will still struggle with the loss of players they have experienced or the lack of action they have had during the trading period. Brendan Bolton faces a real baptism of fire at the Blues with the rebuilding likely to be a long term project than a short term one. They are looking to several Giants to get back on the path of success. Brisbane and the Giants move back up the ladder could be slow coming with several young guns moving on while the Demons will be continuing their growth through the draft with more early round picks being their target during this past two weeks. No doubt clubs will have been frantically trying to improve their lists further in the last minutes of the trade period on Thursday and definitely a few will have needed to. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN

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general sport

Early success beckoning for improving Redbacks

outh Australia will meet Victoria in the elimination final of the one-day domestic series Matador Cup on Friday at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney.

SA won its way to the knockout match after beating the Cricket Australia XI on Wednesday in a rain-affected game. SA, batting first, made 5/244 under a revised total, while the CA team was bowled out for 168 in 42.1 overs. Tom Cooper made 83 and shared an 113 run partnership with Jake Lehmann (38). The winner of Friday’s match plays New South Wales on Sunday at North Sydney Oval. Paceman Kane Richardson led the Redbacks to a stirring victory over Victoria last Friday night to keep them in title contention, their first since 2011/12. Posting a modest 198 in its 50 overs, it looked like South Australia would again fall with all before it. However, there has been a strong resolve talked about this side now

leading into new summer and Richardson was ready to prove it. As the Bushrangers wilted to 7/105, an eighthwicket partnership of 59 lifted their hopes with an unlikely win in sight but Richardson and spinner Tom Andrews cleaned up the final three wickets to avert disaster for South Australia. Heading into Wednesday’s match at Bankstown, the Redbacks were sitting fourth, just two points behind Tasmania and Victoria with New South Wales commanding top spot having lost only one game. They knew victory against CA XI would guarantee a position into a preliminary final on Friday, with the Blues assured a grand final berth on Sunday. While the bowlers have held their own during this one-day series, Richardson has been a standout. The batsmen need to lift, not only for success this season here but also leading into the coming Sheffield Shield season.

Setting low targets is putting added pressure on the bowlers that they could ill afford at this time as they try to build their own confidence for the bigger picture ahead. New skipper Travis Head had a glowing start with a record double century in the opening match but has fallen away, perhaps under the captaincy pressure, in the latter games. Opener Tim Ludeman and the middle order of Cameron Ferguson and Tom Cooper have gained starts a couple of times but not gone on with it while Alex Ross led the side to victory against Queensland. All were particularly disappointing against the Tassie Tigers and the side is crying out for all to perform well together and not just spasmodically. Facing his first taste of the Matador Cup, Jake Lehmann, son of Aussie coach and leading Redback Darren, highlighted his potential with a man-of-the-match 58 from 59 balls to give South Australia a defendable total against the Bushrangers. His future development could be a catalyst for higher honours.

BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN

Sixers need to find that winning feeling again

ressure is on the Adelaide 36ers to hit back from a slow start to the National Basketball League season when it meets Cairns (tonight, Thursday) at home and Sydney (away, Friday).

Randle as its new import. The journeyman, born in the US, has had extensive experience in both the US and Turkey, among other places, joining the Orlando Magic in 2010 and in Turkey in the same year with Aliaga Petkim.

Melbourne United v Townsville Crocodiles (Hisense Arena) – Fox Sports News 7.30pm

Compounding the team’s one win, two losses start to the season was the need to cut import Kenyon McNeail who has not recovered form injuring a shoulder, suffered in the pre-season competition.

The Sixers, although desperate for a win, can take heart form last season’s slow start to the season where new players too time to gel and eventually took charge to lead their side to the finals.

Friday Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers (Qantas Credit Union Arena) – Fox Sports News 7.30pm

McNeail battled in the most-recent game against Melbourne United but his injury did not allow the key import to play with his usual freedom.

But Cairns, kicking off the start of five road trips, will be another tough test, keen to back up from its outstanding 2014–15 season where it was minor premier for the first time, going down in the grand final to the NZ Breakers.

Saturday Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans (Hisense Arena) – Fox Sports News 7.30pm

Missing two three-point attempts (air balls) against Melbourne United showed how much McNeail was struggling, forcing coach Joey Wright to replace him. At the time of writing the club was expected to announce Jerome

Round 3 fixtures Wednesday New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings (North Shore Events Centre) – Fox Sports News 5.30pm

Thursday Adelaide 36ers v Cairns Taipans (Titanium Security Arena) – Fox Sports News 7.30pm

Perth Wildcats v Townsville Crocodiles (Perth Arena) – Fox Sports News 9.30pm

Sunday Illawarra Hawks v Perth Wildcats (WIN Entertainment Centre) – Fox Sports News, GO! 3pm

soccer

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Age-old problem needs fixing I t seems an age old problem at Adelaide United, its inability to put the ball in the back of the net when in a scoring position.

However, in the first two rounds of the 2015/16 A-League season, the Reds have even struggled to create scoring opportunities.

At least under former coach Josep Gombau there was some flair to their game which drove the ball forward into areas to attack from, but so far players have looked stagnant and unable to run the field to generate any enthusiasm among home fans. New coach Guillermo Amor is refusing to panic though, despite the slow start. He believes time and effort are the keys behind the Reds surging back to contention following last Friday’s 1–1 draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers at Coopers Stadium, which followed the previous week’s 0–0 draw with Melbourne Victory at the Adelaide Oval. United’s defence stood tall again under pressure, especially stand-in goal-keeper John Hall for a second week, but Adelaide’s midfield was patchy and the attack unconvincing. The Reds are still without an individual goal-scorer this season as it was an unlucky first-half own goal from Wanderers Spanishborn midfielder Andreu that gifted Adelaide the lead before a clever equaliser with seven minutes left in regulation to consign the Reds to a second consecutive home draw. Amor is eager to break the duck this Sunday in Perth against the Glory. “There’s no other way than time and effort and that’s what we’re willing to do,” he said. “We don’t have any other choice but to seek victory in Perth and start adding points in groups of three rather than in ones. “This is what makes this A-League what it is – it’s very competitive, very hard.” “Teams are very equal and games can get complicated, either playing abroad or home. “This is part and parcel of soccer.” Andreu’s goals aside, Amor believes there were “thousands”of factors that contributed to Friday’s result, not least the Wanderers’

Sergio Cirio is one Red that needs to improve for Adelaide United to get back on the winner’s list following two dour draws to open the season. Photo: AAP desperation to make an impression after their own poor opening-round showing on the back of a disappointing 2014–15 campaign. “Sometimes it’s easy from the outside to oversee all the things that can influence the final result of a match. “There are thousands of factors that are always having an impact on the final result. “We knew what was coming to us – we knew this team came from losing the first round. “We knew what we were going to face, which we found out in the end. “There were moments when anything could have happened and things could have gone either way, especially in the first half (when) we kept our positions, (and) had control of the ball and possession. “Obviously I would be much happier with a victory but this an everyday part in soccer. “You have to keep trying and tomorrow is another day.” A 10 man Perth Glory was stunned late in their encounter last week, giving up a goal in the 89th minute to Wellington Phoenix to lose their second match of the season.

They certainly wouldn’t want to go down again with no points from the opening three rounds. However, Adelaide United should be fresher than its counterpart on Sunday as the Glory played an FFA Cup semi-final against Melbourne City midweek. Perth will need to be exploited on Sunday as the Reds look to get more creative with its band of Spanish stars such as Marcelo Carrusca, Isaias and Sergio Cirio who need to improve. Others who need to step up include newcomer Eli Babich and Jimmy Jeggo, while it might be time to introduce former Wanderers tough defender Iacopo La Rocca to the line-up. Tarek Elrich, back from international duties, was one player who looked good, albeit his brain fade in trying to clear the box only to result in passing the ball straight to Andreu for the Wanderers’ equaliser. He is sure to improve with more game time and, along with Craig Goodwin, appears the most likely to spark the side to its first victory of the season at nib Stadium in Perth this week. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN

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general sport

Wallabies put Scotland woes behind them

fter admitting they carried a hangover from the Rugby World Cup ‘Pool of Death’ into the knockout stages, the Wallabies are determined to cut all ties with their near-terminal slip-up against Scotland. Australia escaped with a controversial one point victory over Scotland to sneak into the semi-finals, where it faces a vastly improved Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday (Monday AEDT). But there’s no danger of any memories of the fortunate escape sneaking into camp this week – even if it is seemingly hard to avoid and has dominated back pages since the 35–34 victory.

“Its irrelevant. We are still here,” explains feisty halfback Will Genia. “We won the game, we’re still here, we have another week to prepare. “People can say what they want, we are just concentrating on Argentina. “They can forget about it or talk about it all they want.’’ The “peripheral chat”, as Genia and coach Michael Cheika call it, has been unavoidable in the fallout from the Scotland game. The official at the centre of the controversy, Craig Joubert, has been accused of robbing Scotland of a

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semi-final appearance – and on Monday was hung out to dry by World Rugby, who said following a review he should not have awarded the decisive penalty, from which Bernard Foley kicked the match-winning goal. The media interest has led to numbers doubling for Cheika’s daily press conferences at their tranquil base in south London. But assistant coach Stephen Larkham said it hadn’t been difficult to help the players refocus ahead of Argentina. “Its been dealt with by Cheik and we back Cheik’s decision there,” he said. “We’ve had a review on Scotland, not reviewing anything else outside the game. “Just our performance against Scotland and we’re moving on to Argentina. “There’s too much work to be done to worry about what happened on the weekend.” BY JOE BARTON – AAP

On the plus side, however, Alexander was very happy with how her former national under 21 combination of Kim Ravaillion, Hadley and Simpson meshed. “I was really pleased with Ravi and Paige’s connection and work together as centre-wing attack – that was a very big step forward for both of them,” Alexander said.

hings didn’t quite go according to plan for Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander in Tuesday’s 50–44 Constellation Cup win over New Zealand in Christchurch.

Alexander said Ingles had previously needed local anaesthetic in the problematic ankle, and although the extent of the injury was unclear, the outcome was obvious.

She was able to tick off a few items on her post-World Cup to-do list, testing players in key positions after a swathe of retirements following Australia’s 58–55 win over the Silver Ferns in August.

“We’re not taking chances with any of the athletes in this series. If somebody’s not right, they have to come off,” Alexander said.

Skipper Laura Geitz, fronting up for her 62nd Test, says the poise shown by Australia’s most inexperienced players stood out as a highlight.

Paige Hadley was let loose at wing attack in the absence of Kim Green and Sharni Naylor earned a tick in taking over the goal defence bib from the retired Julie Corletto.

“Losing Renae meant Gabi was thrust into that role very early. Gabi’s a terrific attacker, but she’s just got to learn to put her stamp on that and get the timing right.”

“That was the part that I was most pleased with. Girls that haven’t played much test netball tonight looked like they actually had,’’ she said.

But an injury to wing defence Renae Ingles midway through the second quarter somewhat disrupted Alexander’s plans, forcing her to introduce 22 year-old Gabi Simpson earlier than expected.

It didn’t help that Naylor is also still growing into the goal defence position and honing her attacking play, leaving the Diamonds a little sloppy on their transition out of defence.

The second Test is in Auckland on Thursday before the series moves to Melbourne and Perth next week.

“Particularly for Paige to take on the Silver Ferns in her first start, she played with great composure for most of the game.”

“I think that’s a really promising sign.”

BY CATHY WALSHE – AAP

MOTORsport Volvo resurgence

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James Courtney in 11th, who will be hungry for results this weekend returning after his absence at the past three rounds. “It’s very close in the points between myself all the way back to 13th, so it’s pretty tight,” McLaughlin said. “It’s going to be an interesting second half of the championship because it’s Frosty’s to lose (as championship leader), but for us, we have everything to gain and I’m really looking forward to it.” It’s been a hard fought battle by McLaughlin to be near the front of the field again, but the 2014 Barry Sheene Medalist credits his Garry Rogers Motorsport squad for his return to form and is eager to reward them after standing with him through thick and thin, he said. “To be 18th in the standings at Darwin was horrendous,” McLaughlin said. “But the team really got around each other and myself and together we just kept pushing on. “We’ve been putting our best foot forward to try and keep finishing races and making sure we’re up the front, and now it’s starting to show.”

Volvo driver Scott McLaughlin will be looking to put pressure on the frontrunners again over the remainder of the V8 Suercars season. Photo: AAP

t has been a tough year for Volvo driver Scott McLaughlin this year, but after breaking into the top 10 in the championship at Bathurst, he has warned his rivals that the Volvo will be seen more at the front of the field from now on. McLaughlin is confident of a resurgence for the Volvo over the closing rounds of the season. After a standout year in 2014, the New Zealander has endured a trying season with numerous mechanical failures and plain bad luck marring his 2015 campaign. As the championship fell out of his reach earlier in the season, McLaughlin was forced to adjust his goal for the year to a top 10 finish. He has begun to be noticed over the second half of the season, having scored pole position in Townsville and Eastern Creek, and finishing third at Queensland Raceway. Now after his fifth place finish at Bathurst, McLaughlin finds himself ninth in the

championship points and is ready to make further inroads on even the top five possibly. “The next few rounds really suit out car, we’ve gone well at these places before,” McLaughlin told v8supercars.com.au. “And I am really excited about it. There are still a lot of points available and we can really move up the championship ladder if we focus and put our head down. “This is what we did in the second half of last season to get our top-five finish. We just focused hard on finishing races and finishing in good spots, and that’s where the points came from. “So we’re not just going to stop here. We’re not just going to settle and be happy with a top ten. We want to keep going and potentially be closer to the front come the end of the year.” Staying in the top-10 also offers its challenges though. Only 19 points separate McLaughlin from Rick Kelly in 10th, ahead of

With Courtney being back in the Holden Racing Team’s second Commodore this weekend, Russell Ingall, who stood in for Courtney at Sandown and Bathurst, becomes a Ford rival for the Gold Coast street fight. Ingall will now partner Cam Waters for his 250th start in the second of the Prodrive Racing Falcons, replacing injured Chaz Mostert, after his shattering accident at the Bathurst 1000. No one has even won a race on the Gold Coast from outside the top six on the grid – the last 10 V8 Supercar races in a row have been won by cars that started in the top four positions, which makes obvious sense that qualifying will be crucial on Saturday. Pressure will be on championship leader Mark Winterbottom in his Prodrive Racing Falcon post a position and hold off Bathurst winner Craig Lowndes from Red Bull Racing. The Pepsi Max car driver Winterbottom also leads the Enduro series with co-driver Steve Owen, ahead of Holden Racing Teams’ Garth Tander and Warren Luff.

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Spring Racing news STABLE WATCH Never forget Smerdon Robert smerdon

his time last year Aquinita Lodge trainer Robert Smerdon had three frontrunners, Fontein Ruby, Crafty and Lumosty, heading to the Group One Oaks and a strong performing sprinter in Shamal Wind right up among the top fancies for 2014 spring riches.

well this time in, culminating in victory in the three year-old fillies race to open the day on Saturday, and she should continue to rise up quickly to better class races.

While it wasn’t to be in the Oaks with his three hopes, Shamal Wind paid her way finishing third behind stablemate Vain Queen, trained by John Sadler, in the Group Three G.H. Mumm Stakes on the same day, after previous third placings in the Group Two Caulfield Sprint and two Group Three Sportingbet Sprint series races including the final.

Dulverton, My Poppette and Iggimacool could be low key Oaks chances to keep an eye on while More Than Perfect has been on a Derby path but there are questions about whether he is up to the task this year.

The Dubawi mare’s return in the autumn was even better, winning the Listed W.J. Adams Stakes and Group One Oakleigh Plate which warranted a trip to Royal Ascot where she finished unplaced in the Group One King’s Stand Stakes. Despite the disappointment in England, Smerdon believed the experience from what he learnt over there would make him a better trainer. Smerdon might not have a hand to play in the big three races of the spring this year, but he will still be prominent in the undercard on each day of the carnivals. High hopes for Noble Protector to make a Cox Plate haven’t come to fruition for the stable with the autumn star just not coming on this preparation.

Exciting filly Fontiton is finding her feet at the moment, building fitness for the right race at Flemington.

Smerdon again in the mix. Photo: AAP However, there are still plenty to watch out of Aquinita Lodge over the coming weeks. Caulfield Cup day highlighted several Smerdon runners ready to rise to higher honours including Lumosty, Under The Louvre and Andrioli. Lumosty will be kept to the shorter mares races this time in and showed she could be a key contender for the Darley Classic up against the class sprinters of Australia, deadheating for first in the Group Two Caulfield Sprint last Saturday. Under The Louvre has been a perennial place-getter, flashing home late in his last three starts, but a win is looming for the backmarker given the right run. Andrioli has been coming through her grades

Honouring Bart’s memory

recedence will be out to keep the memory of trainer Bart Cummings alive when he contests the Saturday’s Moonee Valley Cup (2500m).

The veteran stayer has the opportunity to record an historic third win in the Group 2 event and then proceed to another Melbourne Cup where the Cups King could be honoured with one last runner in the race he has made his own as trainer alongside grandson James. Bart Cummings passed away in August, aged 87. Precedence recorded an impressive win in the Moonee Valley Cup for the first time in

2010 before finishing a credible eighth in the Melbourne Cup. The son of Zabeel missed the 2011 edition of the race in favour of the Caulfield Cup, but he returned in 2012 to finish fourth before he won the race again in 2013. Precedence could finish no better than fifth in the Moonee Valley Cup last year and he has not recorded a race win since he took out the Group Three Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 2013, but he has shown some promise so far in his 2015 Spring Racing campaign. The 10 year-old hit the line strongly to finish

Others to watch from the Smerdon yard are Politeness who is heading towards the Group One Myer Classic next Saturday after two wins from two starts already at Group Three level, Scream Machine who re-found his touch in last Sunday’s Seymour Cup, second behind Turn Me Loose, and Mr Utopia who is considered highly as well. On Friday night, he has bright prospects new to the stable with Alpha Miss down for the Group One Manikato Stakes, along with Duhallow, under the same Qatar Bloodstock ownership as Noble Protector, and Reldas running on Friday night at Moonee Valley and then the next day, there will be emerging two year-old Pearl Congenial and three year-old Ability. But don’t forget Smerdon at Flemington either over the four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN sixth in the race that bears his legendary trainers name Group Three The Bart Cummings (2520m) at Flemington last start. James Cummings admits that Precedence will need to improve to be any chance of becoming the first horse in history to win the Moonee Valley Cup on three occasions, but he believes that he is just starting to reach his peak as he builds towards a potential run in the Melbourne Cup. “He is terrific,” Cummings said. “I was very pleased with (his workout on Tuesday), he had a good hit-out and a good blow afterwards, so he is all set to go for the weekend. “He loves the Valley and he loves the natural give in the surface as well as the velodrome feel of it.

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eading Cox Plate contender Criterion is faultless, according to jockey Michael Walker.

Criterion stayed away from Breakfast with the Stars at Moonee Valley on Tuesday morning with Walker simply giving him an easy workout at Flemington on Sunday and Wednesday mornings. “A horse like him knows what he has to do on race day,” Walker said. “So there’s no point bringing him (to Breakfast with the Stars). “I galloped him (at Moonee Valley) last Thursday just to familiarise him with the track. “He exceeded our expectations first up (winning the Caulfield Stakes two weeks ago), knowing there was improvement so it’s quite scary to think if he takes that amount of improvement out of that, what he can do on Saturday.” He looks ideally suited to barrier seven as well. However, Walker agrees the Cox Plate will be a high pressure race and a big test for the jockeys. “With The Cleaner there, it’s going to be the most tactical race all spring,” he said. “I just hope I get it right.”

Whatever tactics transpire though in-form trainer Chris Waller believes he has the right horse for any scenario.

Waller’s trio of runners Kermadec, Preferment and Winx are considered ‘run on’ horses which is generally a plus in a highpressure race. “This is definitely the strongest hand I’ve ever had coming into a Cox Plate,” Waller said. “I haven’t got one rated ahead of the others, it really will depend on how the race is run. “A really tough run Cox Plate would suit Preferment and I expect that to be the case with The Cleaner leading and others applying pressure. “If the pace happens to back-off mid-race that will suit Winx. She probably has the best sprint out of my three. “The middle of the road horse is Kermadec. A normally run Cox Plate, without being a really tough one would suit him the best.” Highland Reel will be striving to give Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien back-to-back Plates after Adelaide won last year. The Highland Reel team believes barrier four will give their stallion his chance to win on Saturday.

Highland Reel is being compared to last year’s winner Adelaide, particularly with both having won the Secretariat Stakes at Arlington on their way to Moonee Valley.

Coolmore representative James Bester said the barrier would allow Highland Reel to be ridden in line with his usual pattern. “This is very much more an on-pace horse than Adelaide was so that was the kind of draw we were looking for,” Bester said. “He loves the firm ground, he puts himself in his races right from the start, he can jump well and he can travel well. “He has form around the Arc winner (Golden Horn) and the Arc place-getter New Bay and that is the best form in Europe.” Craig Williams has watched videos of his Cox Plate mount Arod and is even more impressed after meeting him in the flesh. Williams ventured to the Werribee quarantine centre on Saturday to partner Arod in his first piece of work since arriving in Melbourne. “He’s a big strong powerful horse,” he said. “I was really happy with the way he went for me and the boys out here with him said they are really happy with him.”

Chautauqua to prove he’s the best

printing star Chautauqua is ready to prove that he is the best in the Group One Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night.

“If he had won the Darley (Classic) and the Newmarket (Handicap) you would say he was the best, and we would say he had excuses in both of those (races).

Chautauqua dominates the markets for Cox Plate eve feature at $1.90 after drawing barrier two.

“He didn’t have things go his way in those (races) and he didn’t have things go his way in the TJ Smith but won it.

Terravista is the second favourite at $5.50 and will start from inside the star in barrier one.

“I think he is getting better and everyone has seen what he has done this time in.”

Srikandi has eased to $7.50 after drawing the outside gate in the 10 horse field with Queensland star Buffering on the same betting line.

The Joe Pride-trained Terravista who beat Chautauqua in the 2014 Darley Classic is ready to upstage his rival again in another strong sprint field on Friday night.

The Hawkes Racing-trained Chautauqua has won both his starts this campaign.

He beat fellow Manikato runner Rebel Dane in his only start this spring.

“They can say what they like, Chautauqua will do our bidding on the track,” co-trainer Wayne Hawkes said.

Trainer Robert Heathcote couldn’t be happier after Buffering drew barrier seven.

“It is fair to say he is one of the best sprinters in the country.

The eight year-old goes into the race on the back of securing his fifth Group One success

with an all-the-way victory in the Moir Stakes (1000m) at the same track three weeks ago. Heathcote said gate seven in the 10-horse field meant that jockey Damian Browne would have options depending on how his mount began. Heathcote said despite the presence of the highly-rated trio of Chautauqua, Terravista and Srikandi, he remained confident about Buffering’s chances. “I was anxious going into the Moir but after such a super performance from him I’m excited to be racing the quality horses on Friday night,” he said. “The way the race structures, there doesn’t look to be a Lankan Rupee there that’s going to come out hard and really test Buffering early so I’m hoping he can roll along in front and do what he does best and that’s go hard for as long as he can.”

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Apprentices cannot claim Open $100,000 5s007 Akzar tcdwn (10) B Rawiller 58 4.20 71443 Our Voodoo Prince dw (5) M Zahra 55.5 3.80 2s786 Sysmo w (3) K Mc Evoy 55 6.50 24248 Lord durante tdw (1) D Gauci 55 6.00 96000 disclaimer dw (2) B Avdulla 55 8.00 20s95 crime Fighter tc (9) Ms L Meech 55 11.00 12111 Temps Voleur dw (4) D Tourneur 55 6.50 15s62 killarney kid d (8) G Boss 55 11.00 03126 Nesbo w (7) C Parnham 55 9.00 43100 cuban Fighter w (6) V Duric 55 26.00 dIScLAIMeR, killarney kid, Our Voodoo Prince

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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo & up Benchmark 90 Heat $100,000 56s00 Girl In Flight w (5) M Allen 60 15.00 1s012 Slate On edge cwbn (7) J Mc Donald 60 3.20 7s006 exodus (6) S Arnold 58.5 13.00 2s601 Secret Toy Bizness cwn (4) M Zahra 56 3.00 02113 Totolo (3) D Stackhouse 55 4.00 s4311 Rock Forthe Ladies (2) G Boss 55 4.60 889s8 Manor Lady w (1) Jamie Bayliss 55 51.00 ROck FORThe LAdIeS, Slate On edge, Secret Toy Bizness

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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo $80,000 31s1 Petite’s Reward d (6) D Oliver 58 2.50 4s171 Viceroy d (1) M Zahra 57.5 3.00 7s003 Our Vidia cn (7) K Mc Evoy 55.5 9.00 1s29 Stream Ahead (4) P Keane 55.5 5.00 s9168 Trench Fighter d (2) V Duric 55.5 21.00 2s166 Miss Idyllic d (3) C Williams 55 9.00 241 Billabong Babe (5) P Moloney (a) 55 15.00 PeTITe’S RewARd, Viceroy, Billabong Babe

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Apprentices cannot claim Open $100,000 3100s kourkam dw (7) T Berry 60 9.00 5s761 excites Zelady dw (11) K Mc Evoy 58.5 9.00 25813 Leveraction cdwbn (6) C Newitt 55 13.00 26476 Baron Archer dw (9) D Oliver 55 9.00 50331 curragh king dw (2) C Robertson 55 11.00 64s79 Sylvan Power (5) M Walker 55 11.00 s5979 Audino dn (3) D Tourneur 55 13.00 06673 kings Palace dw (8) G Boss 55 8.00 75011 Beau Brommell d (1) C Williams 55 3.00 85242 hot Augusta w (4) S Baster 55 31.00 6s713 Lucky Paddy dwb (10) M Zahra 55 4.00 excITeS ZeLAdy, Lucky Paddy, Baron Archer

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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo & up F&m $100,000 1 2s085 Lady cumquat d (3) B Rawiller 60 11.00 2 s7644 Oriental Lady w (9) D Oliver 60 4.60 3 30442 Letmedowngently cdwn (1) Ms C Puls 58 6.00 4 61211 Long Face Grace tdn (12) G Boss 57 3.50 5 41s83 Sure you can d (7) J Winks 57 11.00 6 653s1 Imperial Lass w (5) Ms L Meech 56 5.50 7 5s553 Ring da Belle w (4) M Walker 55.5 13.00 8 90535 Bet you She Rocks w (2) C Parnham 55 15.00 9 s5535 Spanish Love tn (6) C Williams 55 13.00 10 0s081 Lady Tatia n (11) V Duric 55 21.00 11 27s48 Spectacular Vision d (10) D Stackhouse 55 26.00 12 43421 Ritzy d (8) B Avdulla 55 31.00 LAdy TATIA, Long Face Grace, Ritzy MOOnee valley Strike rateS JOckeyS name wins wins place place rides Outs S/r S/r Patrick Moloney (a) 19 5.3 43.5 2.3 101 3 D Oliver 17 6.7 50 2.3 115 9 D Dunn 17 6.8 36 3.2 116 Damian Lane 13 6 31 2.5 78 3 M J Walker 11 8.1 33 2.7 90 2 Craig Williams 11 8.6 30 3.1 95 11 H Coffey (a) 11 6.2 28 2.4 69 3 B Rawiller 9 5.6 22.5 2.2 51 2 Regan Bayliss (a) 8 11 32 2.7 88 9 M Zahra 8 6 22 2.1 48 6 G Boss 8 4.6 15 2.4 37 6 C Schofield 6 9 17 3.1 54 1 C Newitt 6 8.5 18 2.8 51 11 V Duric 6 6.5 13 3 39 8 L Nolen 6 5.3 13 2.4 32 5 trainerS name wins wins place place runners Outs S/r S/r D K Weir 29 5.7 72.5 2.3 167 4 Hayes & Dabernig 15 7.4 41 2.7 111 6 P G Moody 14 7.2 43 2.3 101 24 R W Smerdon 14 4.2 24 2.4 59 2 M G Price 8 7.5 25 2.4 60 12 L & T Corstens 7 8 21 2.6 56 4 Ellerton & Zahra 7 9 19 3.3 63 8 M, W & J Hawkes 7 4 13 2.1 28 M C Kent 6 9.3 16 3.5 56 20 J A O’Shea 6 5.1 14 2.2 31 5 J D Sadler 5 8 22 1.8 40 2 29 3 Brent Stanley 5 5.8 15 1.9 C J Waller 5 6.4 15 2.1 32 5 M A Kavanagh 5 5.4 10 2.7 27 P G Carey 5 6 10 3 30 9

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Apprentices cannot claim Open $100,000 1 75s97 Unanimously dwn (2) C Williams 59 13.00 2 137s4 Diamond Oasis cdwbn (5) J Bowman 56.5 3.00 3 390s1 General Jackson cdn (4) P Moloney (a) 55.5 7.00 4 9207s Vatican cdwn (3) K Mc Evoy 55.5 13.00 5 30345 Solsay tcwn (8) J Mc Donald 54.5 11.00 6 s3103 Tawteen tcn (9) S Baster 54 3.50 7 6120s Magnus Reign tcbn (10) B Melham 54 13.00 8 10s42 Grane wn (6) C Parnham 54 7.00 9 213s8 Gallant harmony tdwbn (7) G Boss 54 13.00 10 s1334 Steel Trigger dw (1) C Newitt 54 21.00 DiaMOND OaSiS, Unanimously, General Jackson

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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo Fillies SW $200,000 1 1s473 My Poppette w (1) M Zahra 57 3.50 2 27184 air apparent (8) M Walker 57 9.00 3 s3416 Don’t Doubt Mamma (6) N Rawiller 57 6.00 4 11154 Seeking asylum w (4) K Mc Evoy 57 15.00 5 314s0 Bengal Cat (7) J Mc Donald 57 15.00 6 45s48 Sempre Libera w (9) D Oliver 57 3.00 7 58s32 Dagny (2) G Boss 57 15.00 8 135 Thames Court (5) J Bowman 57 9.00 9 323 Silent Sedition b (3) C Williams 57 8.00 SEMPRE LiBERa, My Poppette, Don’t Doubt Mamma

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Extra Double 5, 6 Quadrella 7, 8, 9, 10 Fixed Odds All Races

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RaCE 1: (3) Credible Witness lugging bit on first time, race plates on first time; (4) Delta D’or, (8) Rata Tat Tat, (10) Kinetic Design, (11) Pearl Congenial winkers on first time; (5) Le Meringue lugging bit on first time, winkers on first time; (13) Bangs lugging bit on first time RaCE 3: (2) Air Apparent blinkers off first time, winkers on again; (5) Bengal Cat blinkers on first time; (8) Thames Court winkers on first time RaCE 4: (3) Mawahibb blinkers off first time, winkers on first time; (4) More Than Most blinkers on first time; (8) Truculent cross-over noseband off first time; (10) Atlantic City blinkers on first time, winkers off first time; (11) January Rain winkers on first time RaCE 5: (5) Lake Geneva blinkers off first time, winkers on again; (7) Tiz My View winkers on again; (9) Positive Charge blinkers on again; (11) Inner City Girl blinkers off first time, winkers on first time RaCE 6: (3) Prince Of Penzance blinkers on again; (8) Bold Sniper cross-over noseband off first time, ear muffs off first time, norton bit on first time, noseroll on first time, pacifiers off first time, standard bit off first time RaCE 7: (1) Shards, (5) Kentucky Flyer tongue-tie on first time; (11) Jameka winkers off first time RaCE 8: (2) Hooked blinkers on again, winkers off first time; (6) Bow Creek lugging bit on first time, race plates on first time, tongue-tie on first time; (9) Sons Of John race plates on first time RaCE 9: (4) Hartnell ear muffs off first time; (7) Pornichet tongue-tie on first time RaCE 10: (2) Girl Guide winkers off first time; (4) Girl In Flight, (13) Holy Cow blinkers on first time

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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo Fillies Listed SW+P $120,000 1 2s161 Serene Majesty d (10) K Mc Evoy 57 3.50 2 s03s9 antelucan (3) J Mc Donald 57 13.00 3 0s761 haybah d (8) S Baster 56 9.00 4 221s3 harlem River wb (4) Ryan Moore 56 4.00 5 s1348 Lake Geneva (9) J Winks 55 6.00 6 293s1 Miss Gidget (11) M Zahra 55 7.00 7 613s1 Tiz My View w (7) C Williams 55 13.00 8 57s18 Northern Model (2) B Melham 55 15.00 9 551s5 Positive Charge w (6) D Oliver 55 17.00 10 1 Valley Sweetheart dn (5) G Boss 55 15.00 11 10 inner City Girl (12) J Bowman 55 21.00 12 Gatto’s Girl (1) J Todd 55 31.00 haRLEM RiVER, Serene Majesty, Valley Sweetheart

MelB. sIgnage ConC. MV Cup 3.05 2500m

Apprentices cannot claim 4yo & up Group 2 SW+P $250,000 1 5s006 Precedence tcn (8) C Williams 57 17.00 2 28s48 Big Memory cwn (3) N Rawiller 57 13.00 3 s8558 Prince Of Penzance tc (4) Ms M Payne 57 4.00 4 19717 Escado tdwn (9) B Melham 56.5 17.00 5 70875 Taiyoo cn (10) M Zahra 56.5 15.00 6 3s000 Like a Carousel cn (1) J Cassidy 56 51.00 7 s1226 The United States twb (6) J Bowman 56 4.00 8 3s840 Bold Sniper wb (7) J Mc Donald 55 9.00 9 4s081 Let’s Make adeal d (5) D Tourneur 54.5 4.20 10 s0034 Bondeiger (2) J Winks 53 8.00 11 s6923 Bohemian Lily (11) K Mc Evoy 53 8.00 BOhEMiaN LiLY, Bondeiger, Precedence

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sCHWeppes CRystal MIle 4.20 1600m Apprentices cannot claim Group 2 WFA $200,000 Lucky hussler tdwn (3) G Boss 59 2.50 hooked cw (8) C Williams 59 11.00 Strawberry Boy dw (6) J Cassidy 59 16.00 amovatio dw (12) D Oliver 59 8.00 Rudy dw (10) K Mc Evoy 59 16.00 Bow Creek dw (4) J Mc Donald 59 5.50 hopfgarten dw (11) D Browne 59 26.00 Richie’s Vibe twn (9) M Zahra 59 31.00 Sons Of John dw (2) J Penza 59 13.00 Malice d (5) J Doyle 59 31.00 Turn Me Loose dw (1) O Bosson 58.5 4.60 Worthy Cause w (7) L R Dittman (a) 58.5 16.00 STRaWBERRY BOY, Lucky hussler, Sons Of John

7s461 0s190 1s448 311s1 s3320 1s66s 58s00 s3404 11s23 7s027 1s621 51714

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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo Group 2 SW $200,000 11720 Shards w (3) J Mc Donald 57 13.00 1714 Sovereign Nation tn (7) M Walker 57 3.50 s1880 Last Bullet (11) P Gatt 57 13.00 3117 Tarzino w (10) C Newitt 57 6.00 s1160 Kentucky Flyer tw (2) V Duric 57 26.00 814 hierarchal w (8) G Boss 57 21.00 34200 Red alto (6) O Bosson 57 51.00 5221 Tally (12) J Doyle 57 11.00 s8548 assertive Star (9) S Baster 57 21.00 1s254 Pasadena Girl wb (1) J Bowman 55 4.00 1s332 Jameka (5) D Oliver 55 4.60 2s096 Sagaronne (4) C Williams 55 13.00 PaSaDENa GiRL, Sovereign Nation, Jameka

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

WIllIaM HIll Cox plate 5.10 2040m

Apprentices cannot claim 3yo & up Group 1 WFA $3,000,000 13561 Criterion dw (7) M Walker 59 6.00 0s126 Fawkner tdwn (14) D Oliver 59 15.00 60502 happy Trails tdw (13) M Zahra 59 21.00 14s46 hartnell dwb (3) J Mc Donald 59 17.00 0s161 Mourinho tcdwn (12) V Duric 59 26.00 5s213 The Cleaner tcwn (2) N Callow 59 19.00 s2638 Pornichet dw (11) K Mc Evoy 59 35.00 3112s arod d (5) C Williams 59 9.50 s0131 Complacent dw (6) J Doyle 59 19.00 s28s1 Gailo Chop dw (8) B Rawiller 59 26.00 s5214 Kermadec wb (10) G Boss 57.5 6.00 8s011 Preferment dw (9) N Rawiller 57.5 14.00 25115 highland Reel d (4) Ryan Moore 56 5.00 11s11 Winx w (1) J Bowman 55.5 6.50 aROD, hartnell, Criterion

stakes 10 tesIo 5.50 1600m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Apprentices cannot claim 4yo & up mares Group 3 $150,000 atlantis Dream dw (3) M Zahra 58 7.00 Girl Guide tw (7) K Mc Evoy 58 5.00 Do You Remember d (13) V Duric 57.5 13.00 Girl in Flight w (1) C Newitt 56 21.00 Coronation Shallan tdwn (10) D Stackhouse 55.5 11.00 64167 No Tricks w (6) S Baster 55.5 15.00 0s426 Precious Gem cn (4) C Williams 55.5 9.00 61034 Lucky Lago dw (2) J Cassidy 55.5 11.00 31412 Manageress dwn (5) C Parnham 55.5 4.00 7s550 Ballet Suite dw (8) D Oliver 55.5 9.00 34s73 Zarzali w (12) G Boss 55.5 9.00 0s121 azkadellia w (11) J Mc Donald 55.5 13.00 4s590 holy Cow cn (9) O Bosson 55.5 26.00 PRECiOUS GEM, Coronation Shallan, Zarzali 21s50 0s880 s300s 56s00 31343

This publication takes all care in compiling the UBET details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check UBET information with the official lists before placing their bets.

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Apprentices can claim 4yo & up Benchmark 70 $30,000 4s731 Beau’s My Boy (8) R Hurdle (a2) 58 2.80 23934 Belgietto dw (5) D Caboche (a3) 58 31.00 180s5 Lady Silhouette cw (1) S Price 57 4.60 s6502 Burgundy Blast t (2) Ms C Lindop 56.5 6.50 s3413 Coachella b (3) M Neilson 56 3.80 22125 Miss Joolia w (4) Ms E Boyd (a3) 56 5.50 907s9 not A Zerprise (9) Ms E Finnegan (a3) 56 31.00 270s8 Maccy Fields (6) Ms J Kah 54 13.00 40s90 Mumble Bee (7) 54 51.00 BEAu’S My BOy, Coachella, Lady Silhouette

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Apprentices can claim 3yo Benchmark 70 $40,000 s6113 Beau Rivage t (1) J Holder 59 3.50 13s12 Schism (2) T Pannell 57.5 2.80 54s81 Husheen d (4) Ms J Kah 54.5 4.20 1 Optimize (3) J Toeroek 54.5 7.00 7s751 Wicked Promise (6) Ms C Lindop 54.5 4.20 s6856 Spirited Match w (5) Ms E Finnegan (a3) 54 31.00 HuSHEEn, Schism, Optimize

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HugHes CHAuffeuRed Limos 1.27 1250m

Apprentices can claim 3yo maiden SW $30,000 Butterbeer (3) J Toeroek 57.5 9 Just Live On (5) J Frew 57.5 42 Rufus (4) Ms C Lindop 57.5 635 Schizle (2) T Pannell 57.5 623 The Engineer (7) Ms K Bishop (a2) 57.5 43623 Windsor Cup (8) R Hurdle (a2) 57.5 Porto Santo (9) J Holder 55.5 75682 Ruby For Henry (1) D Caboche (a3) 55.5 93 Sheanna (6) Ms J Kah 55.5 WindSOR CuP, Rufus, Ruby For Henry

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Apprentices can claim Benchmark 70 Heat $30,000 38289 Halayr Jet tw (4) J Toeroek 60 31.00 18520 Cruz’n now tcdw (3) J Frew 59 13.00 61231 no doubtfire w (10) S Cahill 57 13.00 88941 Allez Tara w (8) M Neilson 56.5 3.00 61617 Keepakiwi w (9) T Pannell 56.5 7.50 84816 Surging Wave wn (1) J Bowditch 56 8.50 10621 Five To Midnight (7) Ms C Lindop 55 2.50 s0092 Loncava d (6) Ms J Kah 55 11.00 53020 Tunes (2) Ms S Carr (a2) 55 26.00 91s47 uncle Buck w (5) J Holder 54.5 17.00 SuRging WAvE, Five To Midnight, Allez Tara

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Race 1: (1) Butterbeer lugging bit on first time; (4) Schizle visor on first time, winkers off first time; (7) Porto Santo winkers on first time Race 2: (5) Wicked Promise blinkers on first time, winkers off first time Race 3: (4) Burgundy Blast hoof pads on first time Race 4: (2) Cruz’n Now blinkers off again, winkers on again; (6) Surging Wave near-side blinker off again, near-side bubble cheeker off again, lugging bit on again, standard bit off again, winkers on again; (9) Tunes lugging bit on again, norton bit off first time Race 6: (1) Cavaloce hoof pads on first time; (7) Sagabella stallion chain on first time; (10) Crimson Cash winkers on first time Race 7: (9) You Rock blinkers on again, tongue-tie on again Race 8: (11) Merry Christmas blinkers on again, tongue-tie on first time, winkers off again

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Apprentices can claim Benchmark 82 $40,000 3076s Couldn’t Agreemore tcd (6) Ms E Finnegan (a3) 61 4.80 8s242 Brave Journey w (5) Ms K Bishop (a2) 58 11.00 21794 Pistolier tcw (7) J Toeroek 57.5 16.00 47521 Jennyfromtheblock cdw (4) D Caboche (a3) 57 5.00 4113s Ready Sunshine cdwb (2) T Pannell 56 7.00 4s411 i Am gypsy c (3) Ms J Kah 54.5 1.80 65026 get Pronto tdw (1) Ms S Carr (a2) 54 26.00 i AM gyPSy, Ready Sunshine, Couldn’t Agreemore

bRidge of spies HAndiCAp 4.28 1250m

Apprentices can claim 4yo & up mares Benchmark 75 Heat $40,000 1 5203s Cavaloce tcwb (4) Ms C Lindop 59.5 2.80 2 43326 Sheez On Top w (1) S Price 58 7.00 3 07660 Zuccherina w (8) J Bowditch 56 26.00 4 153s5 Roussanne cw (5) M Neilson 55.5 5.50 5 9s918 Shiso (11) Ms E Finnegan (a3) 54 21.00 6 78s61 Kooda duchess d (2) T Pannell 54 11.00 7 69s71 Sagabella (10) Ms J Kah 54 6.00 8 040s1 Scanty w (7) Ms S Carr (a2) 54 15.00 9 9s303 nimasael tcw (3) J Toeroek 54 5.00 10 10s Crimson Cash d (9) J Holder 54 15.00 11 05s56 Trimensa (6) Ms K Bishop (a2) 54 31.00 ROuSSAnnE, Zuccherina, Sagabella

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Apprentices can claim Benchmark 90 $40,000 07684 Boristar tcw (9) Ms J Kah 58 15.00 6s218 Magic Boy tcw (6) J Holder 55.5 3.50 10s10 October date w (8) M Neilson 55.5 4.80 4027s Held Hostage twb (2) Ms E Finnegan (a3) 54.5 9.00 s0806 Starkiato dw (1) J Bowditch 54.5 21.00 34s29 Mr Backchat tcb (7) T Pannell 54.5 5.50 s60s5 Tildy Lad tdw (3) J Maund 54.5 6.00 11242 Counter Spin tw (4) Ms C Lindop 54.5 4.80 080s0 you Rock d (5) J Toeroek 54.5 31.00 OCTOBER dATE, Magic Boy, Counter Spin

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Apprentices can claim C,H&G’s Benchmark 70 $30,000 1 16s41 Conidel w (5) Ms C Jokic (a3) 64 4.60 2 2137s Rewind Time tdw (11) Ms E Finnegan (a3) 57.5 7.00 3 s1337 Amiconi Originale wb (10) M Neilson 57 6.00 4 s3458 Con’s gold cw (1) Ms E Boyd (a3) 57 11.00 5 634s1 impulse diavolo (7) J Holder 56.5 2.25 6 404s4 Pepper The Pin cd (12) Ms C Lindop 56.5 8.00 7 1500s Onward (8) J Bowditch 54.5 51.00 8 12s24 Magnus Knight (3) W Kerford 54 17.00 9 33511 Master Black w (2) Ms J Kah 54 26.00 10 57s37 Serbian Crown d (9) J Toeroek 54 51.00 11 47466 Merry Christmas dw (6) Ms S Carr (a2) 54 51.00 12 5460s Atomic Hero d (4) Ms K Bishop (a2) 54 51.00 EMERgEnCy 13 68854 Sound Alibi d (13) T Pannell 54 26.00 iMPuLSE diAvOLO, Rewind Time, Amiconi Originale moRphettville paRks stRike Rates Jockeys name wins wins place place Rides outs s/R s/R Ms C Lindop 26.5 5.3 61.5 2.3 142 13 J Holder 22 6.5 61.5 2.3 144 6 M Neilson 20 5.8 57 2.0 117 6 D Tourneur 18 6.2 51 2.1 112 1 Jake Toeroek 17 7.4 53 2.3 126 16 Josh Cartwright (a) 17 3.9 34 1.9 67 7 R J Hurdle (a) 10 8.2 22 3.7 82 6 J Bowditch 10 4 16 2.5 40 Todd Pannell 9.5 12.6 32 3.7 120 2 Jamie Kah 8 9.7 22.5 3.4 78 6 P Gatt 7 11.4 27 2.9 80 Ms C Jones (a) 7 7.1 23 2.1 50 2 S Cahill 6 7.8 15.5 3.0 47 1 Ms E Finnegan (a) 6 9.1 16 3.4 55 14 Ms M Vance 4 8 13.5 2.3 32 7 tRaineRs name

wins wins place place Runners outs s/R s/R 20 4.4 46 1.9 88 6 18 5.0 45 2.0 91 2

P Stokes Tony McEvoy L Macdonald & A Gluyas 15 6.0 37 Lloyd Kennewell 14 5.2 28 G V Richards 11 6.9 32 D K Weir 10 2.7 21 Ryan Balfour 9 13.3 33 R R Jolly 9 9.5 34 J E Hickmott 8 6.5 17 Jon O’Connor 7 7.5 22 J F Macmillan 5 6.4 14 P G Moody 5 3 10 W F Francis & G Kent 4 6.7 11 John Hyam 4 10.2 11.5 Chris Bieg 3.5 2.5 5.5

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The beaming chestnut gelding has finished second on three occasions at the end of the 3200 metres at Flemington, including last year behind Protectionist but he’s back for a fifth attempt at that elusive victory for trainer Ed Dunlap. Now a 10 year-old, Red Cadeaux is coming here following an improved effort in Britain when third in the Group Three Geoffrey Freer Stakes over 2700m in August, beaten 9.5 lengths. He never runs a bad race in Australia. Punters should also keep stablemate Trip To Paris in mind following his stand-out second placing in last week’s Caulfield Cup. They will face another strong group of British rivals though out to achieve their own success. Leading international trainer Aidan O’Brien continues his quest for the Cup with two top hopes, Kingfisher and Bondi Beach. It has been a few years since O’Brien has targeted the Melbourne Cup as he has been trying to find the right horse, but he now believes he has it in five

year-old son of Galileo, Kingfisher. Kingfisher’s best performance was when runner-up to Trip To Paris in the Group One Gold Cup over 4000m at Royal Ascot, where he appeared quite unlucky. Bondi Beach has really taken to the British staying races this year and the Coolmore trainer saw him as a real Cups prospect in 2016. However, with Williams also obtaining a majority share in this horse, O’Brien has pushed him towards this year’s Cup while under his guidance and with only 52.5kg, could be a wildcard. A usual pacesetter Big Orange is one of the more exciting staying finds of 2015, producing a careerhigh by winning the Group Two Goodwood Cup over 3200m in July, holding off Quest For More, who missed a start in last week’s Caulfield Cup so went to Wednesday’s Geelong Cup, and Trip To Paris in a thrilling finish. Max Dynamite, trained by Irish champion Willie Mullins, has shown good form around several runners coming over for this year’s Cup. Next week Sportsbeat will look at the Godolphin contingent chasing Cups glory for the first time.

IT’s a joke A MAN BOARDED A FLIGHT and took his seat. As he settled in he noticed a very beautiful woman boarding the plane. She took the seat beside him. Eager to strike up a conversation with her, he blurted out, “Business trip or pleasure?” She turned, smiled and said, “Business. I’m going to the annual Nymphomaniac Convention in the United States”. Struggling to maintain his composure, he calmly asked, “What’s your business at this convention?” “I’m a lecturer,” she responded. “I use my experience to debunk some of the popular myths about sexuality.” “Really”, he smiled, “what myths are those?” “Well,” she explained, “one popular myth is that African American men are the most well endowed when, in fact, it’s the Native American Indian who is most likely to possess that trait. Another popular myth is that French are the best lovers, when actually it’s the Scotsmen. “We have also found that the best potential lovers in all categories are the Irish.” Suddenly the woman became uncomfortable and blushed. “I’m sorry,” she said, “I really shouldn’t be discussing this with you, I don’t even know your name.” “Tonto,” the man said... “Tonto McTavish , but my friends call me Paddy.”

DION HAYMAN’S SUPER QUIZ

here’s been no greater hard luck story in the Melbourne Cup than that of British champion Red Cadeaux.

ONE POINT WARM-UPS 1. What was the nickname of Adelaide’s baseball team from 1989-99? 2. Who won the Australian Moto GP? 3. At which racecourse is the Cox Plate run? 4. What is the name of the Cup contested by Australia and New Zealand’s netballers? 5. How many points did the Wallabies beat Scotland by in their World Cup quarter-final?

TWO POINT PONDERS 6. Who was a surprise selection for East Sandringham CC last weekend? 7. With which sport does the term ‘List A’ refer? 8. How many goals were scored in last week’s EPL game between Newcastle and Norwich? 9. Is the W-League team from Canberra called United or City? 10. Wayne Rooney made his debut for which EPL club?

THREE POINT PLAYS 11. Which former Red needed surgery after being kicked in the face last weekend in the A-League? 12. At which EPL club is Mark Schwarzer now playing? 13. Who kept wickets last week for the Northern Jets? 14. Which team is trying this month to snap the ‘Curse of the Billy Goat’? 15. Who won the Caulfield Cup last week?

FOUR POINT BONUS 16. Name the three NBL teams that Mark Bradtke represented? 17. Which of the following never won a Cox Plate – Let’s Elope, Jeune, Makybe Diva or Phar Lap? 18. Benita Johnson holds the record for the fastest Australian woman in what event? 19. What bizarre record did Shoaib Malik break against England in Abu Dhabi?

FIVE POINT EXTRA 20. Alastair Cook batted for 836 minutes for his 263 against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Name the only two players who have batted longer in an innings in Test cricket.

JUDGMENT DAY. 0-10 POINTS You are a sporting dunce. 11-20 A lot more work needed. 21-30 A strong showing. 31-40 A real bright spark. 41-45 Bordering on genius. 46 OR MORE You are a sporting guru.

ONE-POINTERS: 1 - Giants. 2 - Marc Marquez. 3 - Moonee Valley. 4 - Constellation Cup. 5 - One. TWO-POINTERS: 6 - Shane Warne. 7 Cricket. 8 - Eight. 9 - United. 10 - Everton. THREE-POINTERS: 11 - Mark Birighitti. 12 - Leicester City. 13 - Sarah Taylor. 14 - Chicago Cubs. 15 - Mongolian Khan. FOUR-POINTERS: 16 - Adelaide 36ers, Melbourne Tigers and Brisbane Bullets. 17 - Let’s Elope. 18 - Marathon. 19 - Most runs by a batsman (245) to also score a duck in the same Test. FIVEPOINTER: 20 - Hanif Mohammad and Gary Kirsten.

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