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James McDonald salutes the crowd after winning the Rosehill Guineas on Autumn Boy.

‘It’s very special’: J-Mac rides into history with two records on Golden Slipper day

Superstar jockey James McDonald broke the record for group 1 victories then, along with Chris Waller, set the mark for the most successful jockey-trainer combination in Australian racing history.

  • Craig Kerry

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Jockey James McDonald fronts the media during the week to discuss breaking an Australian riding record.

Forget Oliver’s group 1 record. James McDonald is chasing another milestone

Champion jockey James McDonald can go past Damien Oliver’s record of 129 group 1 wins on Saturday – but he is more excited about another mark.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Chris Waller with Autumn Glow before her Golden Eagle win.

Waller enjoying distractions as Autumn Glow makes her own history

Chris Waller shies away from comparisons to Winx when it comes his latest darling of the turf, Autumn Glow, which will try to reach a perfect 10 on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry
Siena Grima after winning on Full Hao at Rosehill on December 7.

Waller apprentice poised to bounce back quickly from fall

Apprentice Siena Grima was confident of being cleared to ride again after a fall and was looking to Full Hao to deliver another win at Randwick on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry
Siena Grima after winning with Travolta.

Siena’s dad didn’t want her to be a jockey. Now she’s got a shot in one of the best stables in Australia

23-year-old apprentice Siena Grima is just as determined to make the most of a dream opportunity with Sydney’s premier stable.

  • Craig Kerry
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How the experts are tipping the Melbourne Cup, the best bets for the day and how to place a wager

This is your complete guide to the races on Cup Day, with tips for each race, extended selections for the Melbourne Cup and the best bets of the day.

  • Danny Russell
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Chris Waller.

NSW’s leading stable set to unleash exciting pair at Wyong

The Chris Waller stable, gearing up for another big assault on Randwick this Saturday, produces two promising fillies in a Super Maiden Plate at set weights over 1100m.

  • Neil Evans
Connections are yet to decide if Buckaroo will run in this year’s Melbourne Cup. He finished ninth in last year’s race.

Why one of this year’s Melbourne Cup favourites might not run; Gai tries to teach Vauban manners

Even though it has passed the mandatory veterinary scans, the decision on whether Buckaroo runs the Melbourne Cup will not be made until Saturday afternoon’s deadline. Meanwhile, Gai Waterhouse has been working on the mounting-yard manners of a two-time favourite.

  • Andrew Wu
Kerrin McEvoy salutes after winning the inaugural Invitation on Icebath.

McEvoy doesn’t need second invitation to chase fourth win in $2 million race

Kerrin McEvoy will have fellow hoop Jason Collett to thank if Monte Supreme brings him a fourth victory in five years in The Invitation at Randwick on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry
Kerrin McEvoy takes Via Sistina to victory in the Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 24 last year.

Waller backs Via Sistina to handle heavy challenge in Winx Stakes defence

Chris Waller is looking to Via Sistina’s European form, and a tip from a star English jockey, as evidence his superstar can go back-to-back in the Winx Stakes.

  • Craig Kerry