Cover image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
Favourite moment - racing, sales or breeding related for 2025 (or early 2026)?
Via Sistina winning the Cox Plate, the last one at the 'Old Valley' so to speak, really special.
Via Sistina winning the G1 WS Cox Plate | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
If you could be someone in the industry for a day, who would it be and why?
James McDonald - best horses, best races worldwide.
James McDonald | Image courtesy of the Hong Kong Jockey Club
Who was the first horse that played a role in you being hooked to the sport?
Dad being a trainer sewed that up pretty quickly - Conquering Queen was a handy mare who won a stakes race for him, I adored her!
The late Conquering Queen | Image courtesy of Sportpix
Who is your favourite broodmare sire?
More Than Ready.
The late More Than Ready | Image courtesy of Vinery Stud
What racing book would you recommend?
Too many to type, but top of the tree is Robert Sangster - Horse Trader.
What is your favourite track to attend the races?
Absolutely loved Moonee Valley.
Moonee Valley | Image courtesy of Austadiums
Do you have any raceday superstitions?
I used to but not so much anymore, when I was in Queensland I would stand in same spot at each of the tracks. I’ve given that up now, just like to try watch the race away from everyone really.
Name an emerging talent in the industry, and say why?
Zac Lloyd - young, light, superb talent.
Zac Lloyd | Image courtesy of Georgia Young Photography
If you had to pick one horse that you think is most likely to win the 2026 G1 Golden Slipper who is it?
Stretan Ruler smashed them the other day, but I didn’t mind the run of Incognito, he got a long way back, getting some education and then he hit line well.
Stretan Ruler | Image courtesy of Georgia Young Photography
What is your favourite sport and team that you follow?
Rugby League, and the Manly Sea Eagles! I ride them home hard every week!!
