Mick Price’s bid for a third Blue Diamond Stakes looks brighter post-barrier draw for the elite Victorian two-year-old spectacle.

Past victor in the Group 1 juvenile showpiece courtesy of Extreme Choice (2016) and Samaready (2012), Price commits two colts to Caulfield’s 1200m Group 1 on Saturday.

Partnered currently with Michael Kent Jnr, the Cranbourne duo prepares Guest House and Big Sky for barriers three and five in the 16-runner field featuring four standbys.

Without emergencies entering, Guest House draws gate two, Big Sky barrier three adjacent.

They top the reshuffled wagering post-draw: Big Sky $4 elect, Guest House to $5 from $5.50, followed by first-up winner Closer To Free ($6.50) and Magic Millions 2YO Classic graduate Unit Five ($7).

Price shows preference for Guest House, as Big Sky holds a 2/2 record.

“In all my time of watching races, if something duff’s the start, locks onto the bridle, pulls double, sits there deep, exposed, they run second last, not second,” Price said.

“I couldn’t believe he ran second (in the Prelude) and I thought that was indicative of his capacity at his second start and I thought it was a huge effort.

“I think if he bounces good, gets his sectionals right and is allowed to get his best sectional in his last 300 (metres), then he’s going to be hard to beat.

“I think it’s a good gate for Big Sky. I think he is a more polite horse.

“Jordan Childs rides him for the first time, and he has a good set of hands.

“I like the way he rides, and I think he will get him pretty right.”

Price explained Guest House’s raw power overwhelms him, leaving little prep time to mellow the colt pre-Blue Diamond after two outings.

Ideally, equestrian help would suit, but Price trusts race tactics will position him strongly.

This year’s challengers tested the stable more than before, per Price.

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“Samaready, Extreme Choice, even Flying Artie, they were no trouble,” Price said.

“These two are a bit more challenging. Timing wise, it’s perfect, they’ve got to turn up on race day.”

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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom condemned the American-born Team China Olympic skier Eileen Gu during an interview on Fox News’ “Ingraham Angle” on Tuesday. 

“I’m just going to say it, she’s a traitor,” Freedom said. “She was born in America. She was raised in America, lives in America, and chooses to compete against her own country for, literally, the worst human rights abuser on the planet, China. She built her fame in a free country, and then chooses to represent an authoritarian regime.” 

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Silver medalist Eileen Gu of China attends the awarding ceremony of the freestyle skiing women’s freeski big air event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 16, 2026.  (Hongxiang/Xinhua via Getty Images)

Gu has never spoken out publicly against China’s alleged human rights abuses, including the nation’s alleged systematic campaign of repression against Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, or the jailing of politician Jimmy Lai.

“She chose to play for a country that is literally responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of its own people, and literally running a concentration camp while we’re talking,” Freedom said, comparing Gu’s silence on the issue to LeBron James‘ declining a question about China’s alleged human rights abuses in 2019. 

“It’s like a play,” he said. “Whenever the human rights issues are raised about China, they all stop talking about it.” 

Gu is the highest-paid Winter Olympic athlete in the world, making an estimated $23 million in 2025 alone amid partnerships with Chinese companies, including the Bank of China, and western companies. Gu has said she represents China for her mother, who was born there.

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China’s Eileen Gu reacts after the second run of the Freestyle Skiing, Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Final at the Livigno Snow Park, during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.  (David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images)

The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Gu and Zhu Yi, a fellow American-born figure skater who now competes for China, were paid a combined $6.6 million by the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau in 2025 for “striving for excellent results in qualifying for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.” In all, the two were reportedly paid nearly $14 million over the past three years.

Gu has been the subject of global criticism since her decision to represent China dating back to the original decision in 2019, and her first Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. This year, that criticism has ramped up, as she has won two silver medals and even responded to a question about President Donald Trump criticizing U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess for being critical of the current state of America.

“I’m sorry that the headline that is eclipsing the Olympics has to be something so unrelated to the spirit of the Games. It really runs contrary to everything the Olympics should be,” Gu told reporters Monday.

“The whole point of sport is to bring people together. … One of the very few common languages, that of the human body, that of the human spirit, the competitive spirit, the capacity to break not only records, but especially in our sport, literally the human limit. How wonderful is that?”

Gu also claimed she had been “caught in the crossfire” herself. 

“As someone who has got caught in the crossfire before, I feel sorry for the athletes,” Gu said. “I hope that they can ski to their very best.”

Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the controversy surrounding Gu in a Tuesday interview on Fox News’ “The Story With Martha MacCallum.”

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Ailing Eileen Gu of Team People’s Republic of China competes in run two of the Women’s Freeski Big Air Final on day ten of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park on Feb. 16, 2026 in Livigno, Italy. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

“I have no idea what her status should be, I think that’s ultimately up to the Olympics Committee, I won’t pretend to wade into that,” Vance said. 

“I certainly think that someone who grew up in the United States of America who benefited from our education system, from the freedoms and liberties that makes this country a great place, I would hope they want to compete with the United States of America. So, I’m going to root for American athletes, I think part of that is people who identify themselves as Americans. That’s who I’m rooting for in this Olympics.”

Gu has won two silver medals in freestyle skiing in Milan Cortina, in the slopestyle and big air events. She has one final event, the halfpipe, remaining on Saturday, where she has the opportunity to add to her total.

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Pakistan cricket team (AP/PTI)

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign has reached a critical juncture. A win against Namibia in their final league fixture on Wednesday is non-negotiable if Salman Agha’s men are to keep their Super 8 hopes alive. Anything less, and their tournament ends prematurely.The pressure has mounted quickly. After bold claims that this was a stronger outfit than the one that faltered against India in the Asia Cup, Pakistan suffered a familiar 61-run defeat on Sunday. While their clashes with India in the 2022 and 2024 T20 World Cups were tight, they still fell short. Since the Asia Cup, India have now registered four comfortable wins on the trot, reinforcing Pakistan’s struggles in marquee encounters.

Scrutiny has intensified around senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Shaheen failed to control the game in the PowerPlay or at the death, returning figures of 1 for 31 in two overs. Babar’s issues against spin continue to surface — his strike-rate against spin since returning to the T20I side stands at 101.70 — raising questions about balance and intent in the middle order.Selection dilemmas loom. Salman Mirza and Fakhar Zaman are in contention should the management opt for changes. Pakistan’s heavy reliance on spin — 13, 16 and 18 overs across three games — also reflects a side still searching for the right combination.Namibia, though eliminated, are not without motivation. With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon as co-hosts, they are keen to gather momentum. For Pakistan, though, the equation is simple: win or go home.In the other fixture, India face the Netherlands in the night game. Having already secured qualification for the Super 8s with three wins from three matches, India will view this contest as an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and tick a few remaining boxes.Abhishek Sharma is yet to get going in this T20 World Cup, and the team management will be keen for their No. 1 batter to spend valuable time at the crease ahead of the knockout stage. Getting runs under his belt could prove crucial in the business end of the tournament.There could also be changes in the bowling department. Kuldeep Yadav might make way for Arshdeep Singh, who was included as an extra spinner against Pakistan. With qualification already secured, India may use this match to test their bench strength and settle on the most balanced XI for the Super 8s.

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Venn Healthcare is distributing a system which can reset the central nervous system

The Nesa XSignal stimulates the nerve pathways with microcurrents that are imperceptible to the user

Trials show benefits to sleep quality, digestive issues, chronic pain and overactive bladders

It is being offered by many health providers and The Lanserhof at the Arts Club

With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa XSignal is providing a solution that is fast gaining traction in clinics.

A number of consumer devices are now coming to market which work on stimulating the vagus nerve via an ear clip, including Yoyo, Sona and Nurosym.  However a solution is now available from Venn Healthcare, the Nesa XSignal, which can deliver a full nervous system reset, bringing the two sides of the nervous system – the parasympathetic and sympathetic – into balance offering significant health benefits.

Low-frequency microcurrents stimulate nerve pathways of the peripheral autonomic nervous system, to reboot the central nervous system. Imperceptible to the user, the treatment has no side effects. It is delivered via a few electrodes which are attached to gloves and socks. A course of 10 to 12 treatments is recommended and delivered over a few weeks for the best results. 

Trials show the treatment can improve sleep quality by 40 per cent; reduce pain perception by 60 per cent; improve quality of life by 66 per cent; improve intestinal problems by 30 per cent and cognitive function by 35 per cent. It can also address an overactive bladder and reduce episodes of urinary incontinence by 60 per cent.

The UK distributor is Venn Healthcare and spokesperson, Jenny Torney, says the company is receiving interest from many types of health providers – physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists and MSK clinicians. “If you’ve got a problem with your Achilles tendon and your body’s in fight or flight, you’re not going to be able to respond to treatment unless the nervous system overdrive is addressed,” she says.

The treatment has been embraced by premiership football clubs in the UK and Spain to help athletes focus before matches and to sleep after coming off the pitch late at night. The Lanserhof at the Arts Club in London is also using it to help their high-achieving clients who frequently suffer from burnout. 

Cornwall Physio in St Austell is the first place in the south west to offer the Nesa XSignal. “It ties in perfectly with our functional medicine and longevity-focused offering,” says owner, Lou Nicholettos. “It is appealing to a lot of our clients who are coming because of chronic pain, as well as people who just want to take control of their own health from a longevity point of view.”

Alyssa Liu is Team USA’s last hope for an individual gold medal in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. 

Liu, the reigning world champion, was the only one of America’s women’s figure skating stars to put herself in contention for gold after the short program on Tuesday night. 

Liu landed a triple Lutz-triple loop, the hardest combination that any woman attempted, and sat only two points back of leader Ami Nakai and right behind her Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto on the leaderboard.

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Alysa Liu of the United States performs her routine during the Figure Skating, Women’s Singles Skating, Short Program at the Milano Ice Skating Arena at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026 on February 17th, 2026 in Milan, Italy.   (Tim Clayton/Getty Images)

“I am really happy about how I skated,” Liu said after the competition. “And my siblings, my best friends and a ton of my family is out there. And I saw them on the warmup. I also saw them during my program, so, I don’t know. It was a really cool moment, because they never come to watch like this. I’m really glad I did super well. I felt super grounded and I connected with my program on another level.”

Fellow American women’s skater Amber Glenn finished 13th, falling just one spot short of advancing. Glenn was seen walking off the ice in tears. 

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Alysa Liu poses for a photo following the 2026 Milan Olympics figure skating team announcement show at Enterprise Center on Jan. 11, 2026. (Jeff Curry/Imagn Images)

Isabeau Levito was dinged for under-rotating her triple loop and got leveled down for her step sequence, which is where she tends to pick up points on the competition. It left her in eighth place and a long shot to climb her way onto the podium Thursday night.

Other American skating stars have seen similar disappointing individual results in Milan Cortina after the U.S. took team gold last week.

Alysa Liu of Team United States competes during the Women’s Single Skating – Short Program on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy.  (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Skating power couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates were left with silver in ice dance thanks in part to some questionable scoring by a French judge. Meanwhile two-time world champion and Olympic favorite Ilia Malinin shockingly crashed out of the men’s free skate after falling twice during the men’s final on Friday, finishing in eighth place. 

Now, all the pressure is on Liu to ensure Team USA doesn’t have to head home without an individual gold in figure skating. 

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“I don’t think about stuff like that,” Liu said when asked if she can beat the Japanese rivals. “Whether I beat them or not is not my goal. My goal is just to do my programs and share my story and I don’t need to be over or under anyone to do that.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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