Moruya’s Legend of the South Raceday later this week is one of many feature race meetings during the approaching long weekend

Nearing a year sober from his lengthy battle with alcoholism, former city-level jockey Micheal McDonald feels he has his life and career back on the straight and narrow.

Trainer Matthew Dunn credits a ‘ridiculous’ looking gear change as the secret behind Kosciuszko-bound Derry Grove producing the form that earned him a spot in next month’s $2 million country feature.

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for September 11.

City-level jockey Brooke Stower will on Saturday become a welcome addition to the North West Queensland riding ranks and those in the local area are optimistic of seeing more of the hoop at the races.

Track Good 4 and rail out 3m from 1000m to 350m into a cut/away & True the remainder:

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for September 3.

Kris Lees won both The Big Dance eligible Ballina and Lismore Cups last year, and then the inaugural $2m finale at Royal Randwick with Scone Cup victor Rustic Steel.

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for August 22.

Neil Evans' Tips

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for August 15.

For an apprentice jockey aiming to improve their riding skills and learn from those that have done it themselves in the saddle, the Thornton stable on the Gold Coast might just be one of the best going.