Michael Lynch

Total 6 Posts

Dylan’s Derby dreams extend from Epsom to Australia

Dylan Browne McMonagle, Australian jockeys at Epsom and why Ireland’s brightest young star wants another stint with the Maher yard next summer.

‘It's been a long shift’ - Absent Moody places friendship ahead of Doomben double date

When I Wish I Win and Chain Of Lightning line-up in the Doomben 10,000, co-trainer Peter Moody and the owners of the two Group 1 stars, the Chitticks and the Ramseys, will be on the other side of the Tasman Sea.

Fortune favours the brave as Dion Luciani chases elusive Group 1 win

Dion Luciani has chased Group 1s from both the saddle and the stable. Together with good mate William Pike and his star three-year-old Oscar’s Fortune, he is hoping after 20 years that Saturday might be the day he finally hits the pinnacle.

‘Patience and planning’ – The challenge that keeps Ciaron Maher coming back to the jumps of Warrnambool

Australia’s leading trainer Ciaron Maher tells Michael Lynch he is never more at home than at the Warrnambool carnival and its iconic jumps races.

From Kung Fu to chasing Cups - Barry Pang’s never-ending quest for new ideas

Fresh ideas, like the concept of holding a tried-horse sale in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup featuring several of the famous race’s contenders, seem to come easily for Barry Pang.

'The new Hong Kong' - Koenig the latest of Aussie influx to emerging racing power

As Saudi Arabia emerges as a major influence in global racing, a host of Australians are at the heart of the action, including veterinarian Toby Koenig.
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