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Courier-Mail
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Pride Of Jenni, Antino face off before Group 1 Doomben Cup clash
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Antino might not be able to see frontrunning Pride Of Jenni with binoculars at various stages in the running of the Doomben Cup, but the two racing superstars touched noses and eyed each other off on Thursday. The fancied Group 1 Doomben Cup pair are in stable boxes not far apart in Tony Gollan's Eagle Farm stables and they came together for a special picture, snapped by The Courier-Mail. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Reigning Australian horse of the year Pride Of Jenni was with her trusted offsider, strapper Sammie Waters, while Antino had his regular trackwork rider Baylee Nothdurft, a former champions jockey, for company. It's not unheard of but it is rare for the two betting fancies in a prestigious Group 1 race to be in such close proximity in the lead-up to the race. But Victoria's champion trainer Ciaron Maher always stables his horses with Gollan when he ventures to Queensland … and Gollan does the same when he heads to Victoria. Pride Of Jenni and her strapper Sammie Waters with Antino and his regular trackwork rider Baylee Nothdurft ahead of Saturday's Doomben Cup. Picture: Michael McInally • Doomben Cup runner-by-runner form analysis During last year's winter carnival, Maher's super mare Bella Nipotina was based at Gollan's stables when she won a pair of Group 1s and so too was Socks Nation when conjuring an incredible $101 Group 1 Queensland Oaks boilover. Pride Of Jenni will adopt her catch-me-if-you-can tactics in the Group 1 on Saturday and Antino is likely to be conceding her a big start in the 2000m race. Gollan said if Antino didn't win the Doomben Cup, he would be cheering for his mate Maher. • 'Some of it was really nasty': Ottobre on Jenni, social media and race day regrets 'I really mean this, if we don't win the Doomben Cup I certainly hope Ciaron does,' Gollan said. 'When Ciaron's horses come up here to Queensland, they get looked after like they are my horses. 'If Ciaron is not here, I keep a really good eye on his horses for him. 'Generally, we would probably talk two of three times a week. 'The other day I was talking to him about one of his horses who galloped at Eagle Farm that I clocked for him.' Gollan declared earlier this week that the Doomben Cup was certainly not a two-horse race, despite most of the attention being on Antino and Pride Of Jenni who are the top two betting picks. However, he feels Pride Of Jenni's bold frontrunning tactics could potentially help Antino. Pride Of Jenni and Antino come together before their Doomben Cup clash. Picture: Michael McInally 'I like having Pride Of Jenni in the race, I have raced against her a bunch of times with Antino,' Gollan said. 'Antino seems to enjoy when she (Pride Of Jenni) picks the tempo up a fair way out. 'But I wouldn't like to be giving her too much start. 'Blake Shinn will ride my horse like he feels like he needs to on the day.' Originally published as Doomben Cup foes Pride Of Jenni and Antino come face-to-face before Group 1 clash
Herald Sun
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Pride Of Jenni, Antino face off before Group 1 Doomben Cup clash
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Antino might not be able to see frontrunning Pride Of Jenni with binoculars at various stages in the running of the Doomben Cup, but the two racing superstars touched noses and eyed each other off on Thursday. The fancied Group 1 Doomben Cup pair are in stable boxes not far apart in Tony Gollan's Eagle Farm stables and they came together for a special picture, snapped by The Courier-Mail. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Reigning Australian horse of the year Pride Of Jenni was with her trusted offsider, strapper Sammie Waters, while Antino had his regular trackwork rider Baylee Nothdurft, a former champions jockey, for company. It's not unheard of but it is rare for the two betting fancies in a prestigious Group 1 race to be in such close proximity in the lead-up to the race. But Victoria's champion trainer Ciaron Maher always stables his horses with Gollan when he ventures to Queensland … and Gollan does the same when he heads to Victoria. Pride Of Jenni and her strapper Sammie Waters with Antino and his regular trackwork rider Baylee Nothdurft ahead of Saturday's Doomben Cup. Picture: Michael McInally • Doomben Cup runner-by-runner form analysis During last year's winter carnival, Maher's super mare Bella Nipotina was based at Gollan's stables when she won a pair of Group 1s and so too was Socks Nation when conjuring an incredible $101 Group 1 Queensland Oaks boilover. Pride Of Jenni will adopt her catch-me-if-you-can tactics in the Group 1 on Saturday and Antino is likely to be conceding her a big start in the 2000m race. Gollan said if Antino didn't win the Doomben Cup, he would be cheering for his mate Maher. • 'Some of it was really nasty': Ottobre on Jenni, social media and race day regrets 'I really mean this, if we don't win the Doomben Cup I certainly hope Ciaron does,' Gollan said. 'When Ciaron's horses come up here to Queensland, they get looked after like they are my horses. 'If Ciaron is not here, I keep a really good eye on his horses for him. 'Generally, we would probably talk two of three times a week. 'The other day I was talking to him about one of his horses who galloped at Eagle Farm that I clocked for him.' Gollan declared earlier this week that the Doomben Cup was certainly not a two-horse race, despite most of the attention being on Antino and Pride Of Jenni who are the top two betting picks. However, he feels Pride Of Jenni's bold frontrunning tactics could potentially help Antino. Pride Of Jenni and Antino come together before their Doomben Cup clash. Picture: Michael McInally 'I like having Pride Of Jenni in the race, I have raced against her a bunch of times with Antino,' Gollan said. 'Antino seems to enjoy when she (Pride Of Jenni) picks the tempo up a fair way out. 'But I wouldn't like to be giving her too much start. 'Blake Shinn will ride my horse like he feels like he needs to on the day.' Originally published as Doomben Cup foes Pride Of Jenni and Antino come face-to-face before Group 1 clash
Sky News AU
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Four-time Australian Olympian Cate Campbell slams social media trolls who claimed she looks 'too old for 32' in candid video
Four-time Olympian Cate Campbell has issued a no-nonsense response to trolls who criticised her appearance, saying she looks "too old for 32". The Malawian-born Australian swimmer sparked the cruel commentary after sharing a bare-faced, makeup-free video on Instagram last Friday. "I am 32 years old, and I have no idea what I'm supposed to look like," Campbell said in the clip, filmed after a light jog. Unfortunately, the post received numerous negative comments, many of which included unsolicited advice. "Girl, I'm sorry but you do look at least 10 years older- start using SPF," one commenter said, racking up more than 500 likes (at time of writing). Another added: "In the nicest way possible, I'd say you look around 40." On Wednesday, the eight-time Olympic medallist-turned-media-presenter returned to Instagram to address the backlash in a second video, skewering both the overtly cruel trolls and the so-called "concerned" commenters. "There was your run-of-the-mill basic b**** trolls, which I kind of expected," she said. "You look terrible … you look more like 60, 50, 40. "Then came the 'concerned trolls'," she explained- the ones who tried to justify their disapproval with health advice. "They couched their horror in concern," Campbell said. "I got told that I had too much sun exposure, that I should wear SPF, not drink alcohol, avoid sugar, stay in the shade, take antioxidants, live an active lifestyle." She was even asked whether she smoked, to which she replied: "Um, no." The swimmer pointed out how this kind of commentary reflects what she believes is a deeper societal problem: the belief that ageing is avoidable if one just tries hard enough. "And let me tell you, going to four Olympic Games is very stressful- so maybe that has something to do with the wrinkles on my face," she added. The Brisbane-based swimmer said she refuses to "subscribe" to rigid beauty standards, and thanked her trolls for motivating her to "keep doing all the things that I love". "This is just my take," she concluded, "and it's that we somehow now view ageing as a choice. And it's just another thing that women have to work very, very hard to avoid." Her message was met with a flood of praise, with media personality Gus Worland commenting: "You're awesome." Another supporter added: "I would like to request a new segment – Cate tells it how it is, unfiltered, sweary, and gives a 'middle finger' to those that deserve it!" Campbell has previously spoken openly about her body image struggles and experience with disordered eating. In April, she told The Courier-Mail that during her early career, "it was skinniest is best". "I would see other coaches discussing other athletes, saying 'so-and-so's come back from a break- geez, she's looking heavy'," she said. "I can remember girls getting told to eat off smaller plates and open discussion around what skinfolds were, and girls having to weigh themselves on pool deck in front of other people." Campbell, who once kept a calorie-counting diary, said she's worked hard to shift her mindset and focus on healthy living. "If I am struggling with other things in life, my instinct and desire to control what I eat comes back. "But I recognise it and I'm like, 'you need more than a carrot for dinner'," she said. has contacted Campbell for further comment.
The Age
01-05-2025
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Fire department charged two years after Nash's death
Latest posts Fire department charged two years after Nash's death Charges have been laid two years after the death of a firefighter in a warehouse blaze. Izabella Nash died in hospital after she was trapped in a building at Slacks Creek, Logan, in May 2023. Her colleague Lia Drew was also seriously injured. Loading The Courier-Mail first reported the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) had been charged with failing to comply with health and safety regulations. A spokesperson for the government body told this masthead it was aware of the allegations. 'Proceedings have been commenced … in relation to the events surrounding the Slacks Creek fire,' a spokesperson said. 'QFD prioritises the safety of its personnel with extensive training and a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. 'Given the matter is now before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment further.' 7.12am Weather over the long weekend As the days continue to cool in Brisbane, we end the week with a cloudy day and a medium chance of a shower. The weather bureau suggests a 40 per cent chance of precipitation today, although there would be barely a millimetre in it. Showers over the Labour Day long weekend are also predicted, but again, the actual falls themselves would be minimal, with a 70 per cent chance of rain on Sunday, but only up to 4mm expected. Next week the days will start to warm again, although the chance of showers lingers. Here's the outlook: 7.11am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: A barrage of complaints about threatening and aggressive behaviour at polling booths has fuelled tension in Australia's most hotly contested electorates and prompted the electoral commission to warn candidates in marginal seats that such behaviour would discourage voters. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has increased efforts to disguise from the public that its members are volunteering in the Liberal Party's election campaign, and has urged its followers to turn up en masse on election day tomorrow. RecipeTin Eats founder and Good Food columnist Nagi Maehashi has confirmed the late Bill Granger is another author whose work she believes has been plagiarised by Brisbane baker Brooke Bellamy in her book Bake with Brooki. A newly released video shows what hero police officer Amy Scott saw in the terrifying seconds before she confronted Westfield Bondi Junction killer Joel Cauchi, driving home the gravity of her bravery and quick thinking even as she believed she was facing certain death. And US President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz, who mistakenly added a high-profile journalist to a sensitive Signal group chat, has become the first top official to lose their job in Trump's second term. 7.02am This morning's top stories Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Friday, May 2. Today the city can expect a cloudy day with a top temperature of 24 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Opponents of Brisbane 2032 Olympic venues planned for inner-city Victoria Park have vowed to keep up the fight, as the Queensland government introduced legislation designed to steamroll planning laws that could hold up the projects. A Brisbane couple who paid for a surrogate mother to give birth to their child overseas could face criminal charges after a Family Court ruling on their bid to gain parental rights. A man will remain in custody after children in Australia and overseas were rescued following his arrest in Queensland for drug and child exploitation charges. Phone apps can warn users of road tolls, freeways, hills and stairs but when it comes to walking safe at night, there's no option to un-select the creepy alleys and dark, lonely streets. In sport, the Maroons have lost the opening game of the Women's State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.
Sydney Morning Herald
01-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Fire department charged two years after Nash's death
Latest posts Fire department charged two years after Nash's death Charges have been laid two years after the death of a firefighter in a warehouse blaze. Izabella Nash died in hospital after she was trapped in a building at Slacks Creek, Logan, in May 2023. Her colleague Lia Drew was also seriously injured. Loading The Courier-Mail first reported the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) had been charged with failing to comply with health and safety regulations. A spokesperson for the government body told this masthead it was aware of the allegations. 'Proceedings have been commenced … in relation to the events surrounding the Slacks Creek fire,' a spokesperson said. 'QFD prioritises the safety of its personnel with extensive training and a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. 'Given the matter is now before the courts, it would be inappropriate to comment further.' 7.12am Weather over the long weekend As the days continue to cool in Brisbane, we end the week with a cloudy day and a medium chance of a shower. The weather bureau suggests a 40 per cent chance of precipitation today, although there would be barely a millimetre in it. Showers over the Labour Day long weekend are also predicted, but again, the actual falls themselves would be minimal, with a 70 per cent chance of rain on Sunday, but only up to 4mm expected. Next week the days will start to warm again, although the chance of showers lingers. Here's the outlook: 7.11am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: A barrage of complaints about threatening and aggressive behaviour at polling booths has fuelled tension in Australia's most hotly contested electorates and prompted the electoral commission to warn candidates in marginal seats that such behaviour would discourage voters. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has increased efforts to disguise from the public that its members are volunteering in the Liberal Party's election campaign, and has urged its followers to turn up en masse on election day tomorrow. RecipeTin Eats founder and Good Food columnist Nagi Maehashi has confirmed the late Bill Granger is another author whose work she believes has been plagiarised by Brisbane baker Brooke Bellamy in her book Bake with Brooki. A newly released video shows what hero police officer Amy Scott saw in the terrifying seconds before she confronted Westfield Bondi Junction killer Joel Cauchi, driving home the gravity of her bravery and quick thinking even as she believed she was facing certain death. And US President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz, who mistakenly added a high-profile journalist to a sensitive Signal group chat, has become the first top official to lose their job in Trump's second term.
