Columnist About
Matt is a newspaper editor by trade but spends his time dwelling about his glory years as an average opening batsman and slow half-back flanker. If he's not flicking between all the sport he can find on TV, he's out trying to lower his handicap on the golf course. He loves writing about horse racing – one of the most intriguing industries in the world. Find Matt on Twitter @mattnicholls29
- Member Since:
- June 2018
- Based In:
- Sydney
- Favourite Sports:
- AFL, Cricket, League, Racing,
Latest Articles
Winx reminds us why she's the greatest of all time
2 days ago
Winx will win 29 races in a row, culminating in a fourth-straight Cox Plate, and go down in history as Australia’s greatest racehorse.
2018 Winx Stakes: Racing live blog, result
3 days ago
Race result: Winx has extended her record-breaking winning streak out to 26 consecutive races with victory in a race named for her, at the 2018 Winx Stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse.
Saturday preview: Winx could be vulnerable in race named in her honour
5 days ago
Winx fever returns to the racetrack on Saturday when the champion mare lines up in a race named in her honour, the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m).
Why Group races are so tough to win in the sprinting ranks
13 Aug 2018
Prizemoney is at an all-time high. We have more group races than ever before, but that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to win in blacktype company.
Saturday racing tips and preview: Be wary of betting at this time of the year
10 Aug 2018
If you are a racing fan, the next three months are about as exciting as they get.
Five ways racing could be improved
6 Aug 2018
Racing is at a critical point in time as far as its lifespan goes and if key decisions are not made now, the sport’s future could be in jeopardy.