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"There has got to be a yarn in one of them" - my pick of them from 2023!
Bruce Clark has been far and wide in 2023, chasing those yarns for Clark of the Course and Racenet columns. So let's take a look back at the
Bruce Clark
Jan 2, 20249 min read


Why Gemma is living ‘The life of Rielly'
Walking out of Caulfield,you couldn't escape Rielly and The Cup doing Facetime interviews and sharing love and raw racing passion.
Bruce Clark
Nov 20, 20236 min read


“If Anthony was a Beatle … he'd be George.”
When the name Anthony Freedman comes up as an incoming call on your phone, it might not surprise that one might question the authenticity.
Bruce Clark
Nov 14, 20235 min read


COX PLATE: The best, but much more than 2 minutes.
The Clark of the Course on the history of the WS Cox Plate and why it's far more than just the Australasian weight-for-age championship.
Bruce Clark
Oct 31, 20234 min read


"Together Forever" - Subzero and Graham Salisbury honoured at Flemington
Melbourne Cup winner Subzero, will forever be remembered at Flemington with the unveiling of the Salisbury Subzero Memorial Rose Garden.
Bruce Clark
Oct 10, 20235 min read


Major Joe! - Still in his Prime.
Revealing the fascinating story of how Joe O'Neill rose to prominence as the driving force behind the hugely successful Prime Thoroughbreds.
Bruce Clark
Aug 30, 20236 min read


PAT CANNON - one of racing's foot soldiers, still doing battle.
PAT CANNON - one of racing's foot soldiers, still doing battle. Amongst the least winning trainers of the season, but some story!
Bruce Clark
Aug 2, 20235 min read


STUMPY: Drugs, jail, god, redemption, but always the horses.
Luke ‘Stumpy' Williams' life journey is nothing if not confronting. Drugs, jail, god, redemption, but always the horses.
Bruce Clark
Jul 11, 20235 min read


A Horseman's Aussie Odyssey
Nothing unusual about a bloke wanting to catch up with his distant family. It’s just a matter of getting there from here.
Bruce Clark
Jul 4, 20235 min read


In the Fast Lane with Damian Lane
From Bunbury via Port Hedland to the world’s best saddle, Damien Lane reflects on his Japanese Derby win.
Bruce Clark
May 30, 20236 min read


KATE GOODRICH: From Frozen out to Letting It Go!
Legal parties for Kate Goodrich Vs Racing Victoria and Kilmore Race Club reach agreement to end decade long disputes after Supreme Court
Bruce Clark
May 5, 20236 min read


AMELIAS JEWEL: “I’m just a fan!”
Speaking to Simon Miller ahead of Amelia's Jewel run in the Perth Quokka. If he was any more laid back he’d be nonchalantly horizontal.
Bruce Clark
Apr 15, 20236 min read


What's a Pennyweka? So much more than a dual Group 1 Oaks winning filly.
The Pennyweka story, one of triumph of family, friends and hope in times of adversity.
So much more than a dual Group 1 Oaks winning filly
Bruce Clark
Apr 10, 20235 min read


RACINGS DRIVE - Not Just to Survive but Revive !
A boasting industry like racing needs to be revitalised and better “sell” its key sportspeople in order to better engage.
Bruce Clark
Mar 27, 20236 min read


What a Woppitt of a Weekend!
Passionate owner and group 1 winning breeder –Debbie Kepitis, shared a magic day at Rosehill on Saturday.
Bruce Clark
Mar 22, 20234 min read


How All-Star Mile winner reminds us to ‘always look on the brightside of life'
Mr Brightside wins Saturday's $5m All-Star Mile. Bruce Clark finds the story behind the the horse bought on a failed punt from New Zealand.
Bruce Clark
Mar 20, 20235 min read


THE INEVITABLE to become Tassie's All Star?
The Inevitable's Tasmanian cult following has likely catapulted him into the All-Star Mile field.
Bruce Clark
Feb 27, 20235 min read


ROBBIE LAING - back from bankruptcy with eternal optimism
Decorated trainer Robbie Laing talks to Bruce Clark about his return to training following a tumultuous period of his life
Bruce Clark
Feb 22, 20237 min read


Boys Get Paid
The Boys Get Paid Punter’s Club, had $1,056,375 to play with for their sixth year at the Karaka Millions meeting, at Pukekohe.
Bruce Clark
Jan 24, 20235 min read


CARL WAUGH: the man who put the Magic into the Millions
It's Magic Millions time, but very few know where it all started. This week, I speak about Carl Waugh who was the brains behind the inaugura
Bruce Clark
Jan 11, 20236 min read
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