Jessica Owers

Written In The Stars – Michael Floyd – The father of Karaka

In the century of selling at the National Yearling Sale, there have been few figures as significant as Michael Floyd. In this week's Written In the Stars, Jessica Owers speaks to the man whose vision brought the iconic sales complex at Karaka to life.

Written In The Stars – Magic Millions and the importance of location, location, location

A glorified 'hay shed' built on a six-acre plot of flat land between a racecourse and a swamp becomes the epicentre of the Australian thoroughbred industry every January. Jessica Owers looks at how Magic Millions' Bundall bush block became an Australian racing icon.

Written In The Stars – ‘Rest in pieces’ – Phar Lap and Kerry Negara

For Kerry Negara, the death of Phar Lap remains a mystery wrapped in misinformation. But, as Jessica Owers discovered, the Melbourne filmmaker is determined to separate fact from fiction in the enduring fascination with the legendary thoroughbred.

Written in The Stars – Neil Kearney on racing’s lost romance

For four decades, Neil Kearney used his 'gift of the gab' to tell racing’s greatest stories. He tells Jessica Owers how racing’s narrative changed for him and reflects on the characters and legends that made his job as a storyteller all the more enjoyable. 

Written In The Stars – Sebastian Hutch – When it rains, sell umbrellas

Stuck on the wall of Sebastian Hutch’s office at Inglis are a host of sayings that remind the Inglis Bloodstock CEO of the things that matter most in his job. He talks to Jessica Owers about staying on message and the philosophy which has underpinned his success.

Written In the Stars – ‘Racing is a global game’ – Dubbs Anderson on becoming the face of FanDuel

A host of Australians have found themselves front and centre as sports betting has exploded in the United States, including one-time actor, Andrew 'Dubbs' Anderson. Jessica Owers caught up with the Sydney-born presenter with a passion for racing, sports and betting, who is now the face of FanDuel TV.

Written In the Stars – Luca Cumani and why the Melbourne Cup defeats still sting

Six years after retiring from a legendary training career, Luca Cumani is still making a major mark in global racing from the horses produced by he and wife Sara's Fittocks Stud. But as he tells Jessica Owers in this week's Written In The Stars, there is still one failure on his extraordinary resume, the Melbourne Cup.

Written In The Stars – How a doctor and a Golden Slipper winner are playing a key role in plans for Libya’s racing renaissance 

Dr Amad Ashaab is determined that his Libyan stud won’t forever be marked by the memory of the tragic events in 2020, and Golden Slipper winner Vancouver is a big part of his plans for a bold thoroughbred future in the North African nation.

Written In The Stars – ‘The ol’ horse racing itch came back’- Dave Appleton’s remarkable ride

Written in the Stars – ‘What else would I do if I wasn’t doing this?’ – Age won’t stop the remarkable Shirley Batten