TWELVE months ago, I was playing tour guide in my beloved France for the Arc weekend. My fellow classmates and I were lucky enough to witness Treve romping home in the Arc for the second consecutive year. However, nothing can be taken for granted in horse racing. American Pharoah, Treve, and even 2016 Arc winner Golden Horn... Three absolute champions that have all been defeated at least once in their career but have proved that great horses are the best ambassadors to promote our sport.

It may have not been the Arc weekend in Australia, nonetheless it was an intense weekend that encompassed some great racing at Royal Randwick, a dramatic rugby game that saw Australia kicking England out of the World Cup, as well as one of the greatest finals ever of the Rugby National League. It’s safe to say that Aussies love sport and know how to put on a show!