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Spring Racing Preview: Cox Plate 2011

Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Spring Racing Preview: Caulfield Cup 2011

December Draw is set to start as the shortest-priced Caulfield Cup favourite in 45 years. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the $2.5 million Group 1 feature, plus the other big races that will be taking place on one of the biggest days on Melbourne’s Spring Racing calendar.

From the grandstand: News service now crucial

Ben Waterworth recently returned home from working for the Rugby News Service at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. After his experience at the tournament, he believes the news service at major sporting events is crucial to its success.

Spring Racing Preview: Cox Plate 2011

Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Spring Racing Preview: Caulfield Cup 2011

December Draw is set to start as the shortest-priced Caulfield Cup favourite in 45 years. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the $2.5 million Group 1 feature, plus the other big races that will be taking place on one of the biggest days on Melbourne’s Spring Racing calendar.

From the grandstand: News service now crucial

Ben Waterworth recently returned home from working for the Rugby News Service at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. After his experience at the tournament, he believes the news service at major sporting events is crucial to its success.

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Spring Racing Preview: Derby Day 2011

Our racing guru Ben Asgari chats to legendary jockey Damien Oliver and respected trainer Troy Corstens ahead of tomorrow’s Derby Day. He also provides Ben Waterworth with his tips for the big day.

Spring Racing Preview: Cox Plate 2011

Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Spring Racing Preview: Caulfield Cup 2011

December Draw is set to start as the shortest-priced Caulfield Cup favourite in 45 years. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the $2.5 million Group 1 feature, plus the other big races that will be taking place on one of the biggest days on Melbourne’s Spring Racing calendar.

From the grandstand: News service now crucial

Ben Waterworth recently returned home from working for the Rugby News Service at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. After his experience at the tournament, he believes the news service at major sporting events is crucial to its success.

From the grandstand: Kennett for commission

Many AFL fans will be thrilled to see the back of Jeff Kennett when he officially finishes up as Hawthorn president in December this year. But Ben Waterworth believes the outspoken figure should stick around and put his strong opinions to good use.

AFL Grand Final Preview: Expect a classic

Can Collingwood go back-to-back? Or will Geelong claim its third flag in six years? Giulio Di Giorgio, John Takemura and Liam Quinn preview tomorrow’s highly anticipated AFL Grand Final.

AFL Week One Finals Preview: No certainties

After a long and gruelling 24-round season, the AFL finals will commence tonight at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the first week of the finals and both believe anything is possible.

From the grandstand: Grading the rest

While eight AFL clubs are preparing for a gruelling finals series, nine others are relaxing and reflecting on what has been a hectic season. Ben Waterworth assesses the teams that won’t be featuring deep into September.

Round 24 Preview: A final before finals

With one week to go until the finals, heavyweight clubs Collingwood and Geelong face off in a top-of-the-table clash at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their tips for that game, plus all of the other AFL matches for Round 24.

From the grandstand: Collingwood’s best line-up

The sole problem Collingwood has at the moment is deciding which players to leave out of its dominant team. Ben Waterworth predicts the 22 players that will give the Magpies the best chance of going back-to-back.

Round 23 Preview: Final chance for Roos

Will North Melbourne keep its slim finals hopes alive with a win over St Kilda on Saturday night? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura believe so, as they preview all of the action in Round 23 of the AFL.

From the grandstand: Freo must overcome Victorian hoodoo

Fremantle’s poor record in Victoria continued on Saturday night with a big loss to North Melbourne. Ben Waterworth believes the Dockers will not be considered premiership contenders until they rectify their phobia of Victoria.

Round 22 Preview: The finals countdown

With finals only three weeks away, so much is on the line for a number of AFL teams this weekend. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura cast their eyes over Round 22 and share their ‘expert’ analysis.

From the grandstand: Cyril or Buddy?

Hawthorn stars Lance Franklin and Cyril Rioli lit up a tedious contest at the MCG on Saturday, kicking 14 goals between them. Ben Waterworth asks who is the more exciting player: bustling Buddy or slick Cyril?

Round 21 Preview: Dockers’ final chance

Can an injury depleted Fremantle knock over an in-form Carlton to keep its top eight hopes alive? Ben Waterworth and guest co-host Liam Quinn preview that game, as well as the rest of the AFL action for Round 21.

From the grandstand: Priority picks must go

Tanking is a hot topic amongst the AFL community again and Ben Waterworth believes the only way to stop the craze is by abolishing priority draft picks.

Round 20 Preview: Dees to show some heart?

Can Melbourne bounce back after one of the darkest weeks in its proud history? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the Demons’ match against Carlton, plus all of the other games in Round 20 of the AFL season.

From the grandstand: A better Sun than Cat

Before the start of the AFL season, many questioned whether Gary Ablett would be able to balance captaincy and the title of being Gold Coast’s star player. But Ben Waterworth believes the star midfielder has developed into a genuine leader, while maintaining outstanding form.

Round 19 Preview: Adelaide is a certainty

Following Neil Craig’s resignation as senior coach, Ben Waterworth believes a motivated Adelaide is a certainity to win Sunday’s South Australian derby, as he previews all of the action in Round 19 of the AFL.

From the grandstand: A new sporting legend

Cadel Evans has joined the calibre in that of Sir Donald Bradman, Rod Laver, Cathy Freeman and Ian Thorpe after becoming the first Aussie to win the Tour de France, says Ben Waterworth.