Slipper win just what the Doc ordered for Messara

When Alverta triumphed in the group 1 Coolmore Classic at Rosehill Gardens recently, Dr Geoff Chapman was quick to point out to his protege, trainer Paul Messara, the mare had seven letters in her name.

I MADE IT MYSELF

WHO Barbara van Oost and Ben Paola, of Klei.

'Wonderful' thespian a real trouper

FILM director Paul Cox described her as a wonderful old trouper, and playwright Hannie Rayson said the Australian theatre had come of age and matured into a feisty dame alongside the woman who, in 2007, was feted for completing 50 years as a thespian.

Nude awakening

A nervous Louise Schwartzkoff becomes a life model for a day in the name of art.

Apology for lives scarred forever

THE eyes told you all you needed to know and suggested much that you might hope never to know.

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Sire's move looks a good strategy

Switching Strategic to Victoria is a big plus for the local industry, writes Andrew Garvey.