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.
Can All Blacks bury their RWC demons?
New Zealand and France will face off in the final of the Rugby World Cup this Sunday. Ben Waterworth says while the French will be challenging, the All Blacks will prove too strong.
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.
Interview with Ben Waterworth
Jonathan Wilkinson caught up with regular upstart contributor and third year journalism student, Ben Waterworth, to discuss his recent experiences in New Zealand covering the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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.
AFL Brownlow Medal Preview
Who will be the 2011 season’s best and fairest player? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview tonight’s Brownlow medal count.
Putting our AFL experts to the test
upstart’s AFL ‘know-it-alls’ Ben Waterworth and John Takemura go head to head in this footy quiz, hosted by Ryan Murphy.
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.