Cover image supplied
Favourite moment - racing, sales or breeding related for 2025 (or early 2026)?
Half Yours winning the Melbourne Cup for an all South Australian jockey/trainer combo, Jamie Melham and Tony and Calvin McEvoy.
Half Yours winning the Melbourne Cup | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
If you could be someone in the industry for a day, who would it be and why?
Gai Waterhouse, she always seems to be having a ball wherever she goes.
Gai Waterhouse | Image courtesy of Victoria Racing Club
Who was the first horse that played a role in you being hooked to the sport?
Black Caviar, was great seeing her when she came to Adelaide and the crowd was unbelievable.
The late Black Caviar | Image courtesy of Sportpix
Who is your favourite broodmare sire?
Zabeel.
The late Zabeel | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
What racing book would you recommend?
Peter Moody's book or the big book of Australian racing stories.
A Long Way From Wyandra | Image courtesy of Allen and Unwin Publishing
What is your favourite track to attend the races?
Love a country track meeting, Mindarie- Halidon is a great once a year meeting in SA.
Mindarie- Halidon Racetrack | Image courtesy of Country Racing SA
Do you have any raceday superstitions?
I never punt my own horses in case I jinx them.
Name an emerging talent within the industry?
Sophie Potter (apprentice jockey), very calm and collected, natural rider and already great at reading races.
Sophie Potter | Image courteys of Racing SA
If you had to pick one horse that you think is most likely to win the 2026 G1 Golden Slipper, who is it?
Warwoven, Sword Of State was in the Newgate draft when I worked a yearling prep there and he was always stunning animal.
Warwoven | Image courtesy of Trackside Photography
What is your favourite sport and team that you follow?
AFL, unfortunately my team (Port Adelaide) are already off to a bad start this season.
Port Adelaide | Image courtesy of AFI International
