The English Premier League club owner chasing Golden Eagle glory

The English Premier League club owner chasing Golden Eagle glory

Tony Bloom made his fortune playing poker and bought the team he supported,Brighton and Hove Albion. Now he’s eyeing the jackpot in Saturday’s $10million Golden Eagle.

  • byChristian Nicolussi

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Big in Japan:Why the ATC will be cheering on raiders in $10m Golden Eagle

Big in Japan:Why the ATC will be cheering on raiders in $10m Golden Eagle

Victory by a Japanese horse in Saturday’s Golden Eagle at Rosehill for the second year in a row could open up a river of betting gold for the Australian Turf Club.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
He already has champion pigeons,now trainer Gary Portelli wants a Golden Eagle

He already has champion pigeons,now trainer Gary Portelli wants a Golden Eagle

Still celebrating recent wins for his birds,the trainer is confident his horse can star at Rosehill on Saturday.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Star jockey flies in for two laps round Canterbury on Golden Eagle favourite

Star jockey flies in for two laps round Canterbury on Golden Eagle favourite

Joao Moreira made a quick dash from Melbourne to Sydney for a trackwork gallop on Japanese superstar Ascoli Piceno.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Brilliant Parr ride delivers Obamburumai victory in $10m Golden Eagle

Brilliant Parr ride delivers Obamburumai victory in $10m Golden Eagle

Obamburumai was given a perfect ride from Josh Parr,who replaced the injured Yutaka Take during the week

  • byChris Roots
Knights of gold:Charities in running for slice of Eagle riches

Knights of gold:Charities in running for slice of Eagle riches

The connections of each horse in the $10 million race have nominated a cause to receive 10 per cent of the prizemoney they win.

  • byAdam Pengilly
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Why Joe Pride has always been a sucker for a good personality

Why Joe Pride has always been a sucker for a good personality

Think About It and Private Eye are all the rage in Saturday’s Golden Eagle meeting,but trainer Joe Pride is just as pumped about a stable favourite racing on Tuesday.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Margin call:The incredible close finishes that have made the Golden Eagle an instant hit

Margin call:The incredible close finishes that have made the Golden Eagle an instant hit

Four years,four thrilling finishes. Is the Golden Eagle quickly elevating itself as a super race because it is such an even contest?

  • byAdam Pengilly andChris Roots
‘I’ll never get one like her again’:Eagle favourite the Jewel in crown for owner Walsh

‘I’ll never get one like her again’:Eagle favourite the Jewel in crown for owner Walsh

Peter Walsh wants to enjoy every minute with his freak galloper,but has his wife,Annie,to thank for the trip that brought Amelia’s Jewel into his life.

  • byChris Roots
‘Without Singo,I wouldn’t be riding now’:Rawiller’s Golden Eagle pledge to Singleton

‘Without Singo,I wouldn’t be riding now’:Rawiller’s Golden Eagle pledge to Singleton

Nash Rawiller doesn’t know how to thank John Singleton for his help after his heart attack earlier this year,other than win the Golden Eagle on Hawaii Five Oh.

  • byChris Roots
Waller still sweet on Kovalica in Golden Eagle despite barrier 16

Waller still sweet on Kovalica in Golden Eagle despite barrier 16

The blinkers could give Kovalica the added early speed he needs to prove the best in the Golden Eagle.

  • byChris Roots