Guest Column

Phar Lap – one of the turf’s most incredible tales

As part of the Racing Post’s ‘Great Racing Mysteries’ Series, Lee Mottershead traces the story of Phar Lap’s death, one of the turf’s most incredible tales.  Magnificent in life, mysterious in death, immortal forever. Phar Lap (Night Raid) may very well be the finest horse who ever graced an Australian racecourse. What is beyond doubt... Read More

From South Africa to Sydney to a Slipper, hopefully it’s See You Soon’s day

This afternoon, the eyes of the racing world will be on Rosehill for the world’s richest two-year-old race, the Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m). It’s a race I’ve watched every year since I moved to Australia in 2015. Last year, I was watching from the sidelines. I was injured and was just starting my... Read More