#Furphy Handicap

Champion jockey Kerrin McEvoy turned down the opportunity to compete at the rich Magic Millions carnival to build some winning momentum at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. "I didn't have a lot doing at the Gold Coast in the major races," McEvoy explained. "So, I thought it was a better option to stay here and hopefully boot home one or two winners. "I…

Star jockey Sam Clipperton joins forces with Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller to try and secure a second successive Listed $160000 January Cup (2000m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Clipperton and Waller team up with the handy English import Aleas, the $6.50 TAB Fixed Odds favourite to win the feature race. "I actually won this race last year…

Trainer John Thompson doesn't believe there is much between Jojo Was A Man and Purple Sector ahead of their clash in the Maroubra Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Jojo Was A Man is on the back-up after his good win at Randwick on Christmas Eve while Purple Sector has been racing well without much luck this campaign. "This is a race that…

Chris Waller's pursuit of excellence is indicative of the trainer's competitive nature. When asked what motivates him, the Hall of Famer's reply was almost instantaneous and says so much about why he has been so successful. "Knowing that there is still room for improvement," Waller said. "We have only scratched the surface." This might read like an…

Dehorned Unicorn ran one of the fastest 1200m at Royal Randwick in history last start - and didn't win! The Joe Pride-trained Dehorned Unicorn recorded a flying 1m 7.97s but was when beaten just over a length by brilliant mare I Am Me two weeks ago. Both sprinters are racing again this weekend but they won't be clashing this time with Dehorned…

Trainer Cherie Curtis has come to expect her stable's snub from the bookies. The latest example is with their grey mare Bacio Del Mist, rated a $34 for the NJT Supports Jockeys Handicap (2000m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Certainly, there are some in-form stayers in the field including $2.80 favourite Secret Glamour, Worthily ($3.50), Zoumon…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Shayne O'Cass runs the rule over every race, including suggested bets, for the Rosehill meeting on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! ROSEHILL Track: Heavy 8. Rail: True R1: PRECISE FIRE…

Sydney's star apprentice jockeys Tyler Schiller, Zac Lloyd, Dylan Gibbons and Reece Jones have more in common than just their riding skills. On the racetrack, the four young men are fierce rivals and each has premiership ambitions but away from it they often team up to take on the world … in video games. "We like to get on our Xbox or PlayStation…

No furphys - the best will be saved for last at the Farm We're sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We're working to restore it. Please try again later. An exciting clash looms in the final race at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, where numerous improving types continue their quest to progress through the grades. The early betting market…

Sam Clipperton and Cavalier Charles (blue silks) win the Furphy Handicap at Rosehill. Picture: Jeremy Ng-Getty Images Cavalier Charles provided reason to reminisce about retired champ Happy Clapper after his determined win at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. The talented Cavalier Charles produced a stirring finishing sprint to catch Cotehele in…

Sky Racing's form analyst Brad Davidson runs the rule over every race, including suggested bets, for the Rosehill meeting on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! ROSEHILL Track: Good 4. Rail: +6m R1: ATC BOOKMAKERS…