Jessica Owers
Total 39 Posts
The kids are alright - How life’s biggest challenges turned Brett Cavanough from a trainer into a mentor
From breaking records in shearing sheds to honing his horsemanship under TJ Smith at Tulloch Lodge, trainer Brett Cavanough is determined to pass his life lessons, positive and negative, to the next generation.
Partners in time: O’Shea and Charlton plot joint strategy for success
John O’Shea never really thought about a training partnership until Tom Charlton started working at his stable.
‘When someone asks me a question, I like having the answer’ - How curiosity underpins Meta Osborne’s extraordinary racing life
Whether it’s breeding a Cox Plate winner, completing a Masters in equine welfare, assuming the directorship of the Irish National Stud or starting her own podcast, Meta Osborne’s work in the thoroughbred industry is never done.
The Lindsay Park renaissance - David Hayes on the resurgence of a dynasty
The Hayes name is back in the ascendancy as David Hayes closes in on 50 Hong Kong winners for the season, and sons Ben, JD and Will approach 200 winners in Australia. Jessica Owers spoke to David about the Lindsay Park resurgence.
Wings of destiny - Oaks filly 40 years in the making for Taits
Wings Of Song carries more than just the weight of punters’ expectations as a leading chance in the Australasian Oaks. She carries three generations of pedigree planning for her breeders.
‘Leave it to the judge’ - how Natashia Radford broke down racing’s barriers
Natashia Radford is hoping her raceday duties as a judge can inspire other women to pursue important roles in the Australian racing industry.
Easter edge: Peter O’Brien on the Winx filly and shopping smart
Segenhoe’s Peter O’Brien chats to Jessica Owers about the ups and down of the yearling market, Winx’s much-anticipated filly and the recipe for success at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.