Hockey fans on social media reacted as Team USA booked its spot in the gold medal game at the Olympics.
On Friday, the United States delivered a dominant performance, defeating Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinal. Team USA will now battle for gold against rival Team Canada, which edged Finland 3-2 in a thrilling comeback victory.
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This will be the second straight high-stakes final between the USA and Canada after the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. Here’s how fans on X (formerly called Twitter) reacted.
One tweeted:
“Let’s go team USA! We need this win, so we can make Canada cry for a second time in a matter of a few days.”
“USA vs Canada for a gold medal is a travesty for the sport of hockey.”
Here are some of the other top reactions on X:
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“Women’s hockey just ain’t for me. All due respect to these lovely ladies but this USA vs Canada gold medal match has been BRUTAL. Are they skating with cement filled boots or something?” a third fan wrote.
“Watching the Canadians cry after losing is satisfying now. I never would have felt that way before Trudeau & Carney,” one X user wrote.
“And against Canada….Wouldn’t want it any other way. Go get the gold, boys!!” another chimed in.
“All that for Midtthews to lose another winner take all game,” added another.
Team USA advanced to the gold medal game after defeating Slovakia 6-2 in semifinal at Olympics
Dylan Larkin opened the scoring for the United States after putting them ahead 1-0 at 4:19 of the first period. With less than a minute remaining in the period, Tage Thompson scored on the power play to make it 2-0 before heading into the second period.
Jack Hughes scored at 12:14 of the second period to increase the lead to 3-0. Jack Eichel made it 4-0 at 12:33, before Hughes scored his second of the night to make it 5-0 for Team USA before the final period.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored for Team Slovakia, cutting the deficit to 5-1 at 4:55 of the third period. Brady Tkachuk scored at 10:52 to make it 6-1 for the United States. Pavel Regenda scored for Slovakia at 13:17 for the final scoreline of 6-2.
Team USA will be up against Team Canada for the Olympic gold medal game on Sunday.
In Dyche’s case, a dressing room can be lost very quickly, after succeeding Ange Postecoglou to become Forest’s third permanent manager this season.
Dyche’s reign went downhill after a good start, with BBC sources suggesting he struggled to bond with some players who questioned his methods and tactics, as he focused on the squad’s physicality.
Players’ opinions were also canvassed after defeat at Leeds United and they did not give Dyche their full backing.
So how quickly can a dressing room turn against a manager – and could it even happen before he steps through the door?
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Sutton said: “Players talk when a new manager comes in. Some players may have experienced that manager before, or there may have been fall-out. I think instant impact is important.
“Certain managers will go into a club and want to do things their own particular way. They may leave out a club legend who’s already there, or a strong character, then that person won’t be happy and might be influential in the dressing room.”
Murphy believes every manager gets a chance, but warned: “It can change within three or four games.
“It can happen after a few bad results and performances, when you feel like you’re really struggling, getting beaten heavily, not competing in games.
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“So maybe a month. One of the difficulties is when you have a dressing room where there is a little bit of pushback because some players are OK with the manager.
“This can become toxic as well because what you don’t want is a group of players who feel differently, because then you don’t have that cohesion and togetherness.
“But I would suggest when it starts going wrong it becomes a majority quite quickly.”
Floyd Mayweather has announced he is coming out of retirement again.
The former multi-weight champion, who turns 49 later this month, is due to fight Mike Tyson in an exhibition bout in Spring, even though the specifics like date and venue have not been confirmed.
But after sharing the ring with “Iron Mike”, Mayweather will resume his professional career with his first fight slated for this summer. His first opponent will be confirmed at a later date, along with the venue.
This is the American’s fourth comeback from retirement, having previously hung up the gloves in 2007 and 2015, before most recently calling it quits in 2017 after his lucrative fight with former UFC champion Conor McGregor.
“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing – from my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards – no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event – than my events,” said Mayweather.
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Floyd Mayweather will resume his professional career (AP)
Mayweather, who will return to the professional game with an undefeated record of 50-0, has signed with CSI Sports and Fight Sports.
He won titles across five weight classes across a glittering career which saw him headline three of the highest-grossing bouts in history against eight-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao, Mexican pound-for-pound sensation Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, and McGregor.
This latest return sets up a first professional fight for Mayweather in nearly a decade, but “Money” has been involved in several exhibitions since his last retirement in 2017.
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He most recently squared off against John Gotti III, the grandson of New York crime boss John Gotti, in August 2024 and has also contested bouts with YouTubers Logan Paul and Olajide Olatunji, the brother of KSI.
A few months ago, I got to live out every golf diehard’s dream: I got the opportunity to venture out to the Titleist Performance Institute to test out the new Titleist Vokey SM11 wedges and go through my first official Vokey wedge fitting.
With my fitter, Brandon, by my side, I ended up in a set of four new Vokeys, from pitching wedge through 60-degree. The final selections were wedges I probably wouldn’t have picked for myself, but I’m thrilled with the outcome. With that in mind, I want to break down exactly what went into that testing, and how you can repeat the process for your own game.
Starting with the full shot priorities
Before filming, Brandon and I hit a few shots with my 9-iron to establish carry distances and give him a baseline for what I needed from full swings with my pitching wedge. Vokey’s SM11 comes in 44-, 46- and 48-degree options in this range, and we settled on the 46-degree in a higher bounce to prevent the club from digging too aggressively at impact. The 46-degree gapped correctly off my 9-iron, while the 44-degree produced too much speed. Because I play a steep angle of attack — and the 46-degree loft comes in only one grind — the decision came down to bounce alone. The lower-bounce option dug sharply into the turf and was difficult to exit cleanly. The higher-bounce option accommodated my steep delivery consistently without getting stuck.
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We ran the same process with the 50-degree wedge until we found the right match. For my game, the 46-degree and 50-degree need to perform identically — both are full, square-faced shots with no real variation required. Matching the 50-degree to the 46-degree we had already dialed in made this segment quick, and that brings us to our first takeaway.
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Author hitting full shots with his fitter at Titleist Performance Institute
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Sometimes it’s okay to let good be good. Walking into your local PGA Tour Superstore and testing every loft and grind combination sounds appealing — and I would be a hypocrite to say it isn’t — but you can spend your time more efficiently when building a set. If two clubs serve the same purpose in your bag, one fitting session covers both. Some players use their gap wedge for bump-and-run shots or specialty pitches that require keeping a few options around, but that isn’t my game. My 50-degree needs to do exactly what my 46-degree does, so we moved on to the sand wedge loft.
Be realistic about what your wedges need to do
As we moved into the 56-degree, we decided to stay in the full shot area of the compound, which was certainly unusual. Full swings aren’t necessarily the 56-degree’s intended use, but I take full swings with it all the time — whether my coach likes it or not. It’s also a pretty big differentiator in my grind selection. Which leads us to my first surprise of the fitting…
After the full shot segment, we’d settled upon the D grind … for good. No chips or pitch shots necessary. At the start of the fitting, I’d told Brandon I’d split my 56-degree wedge roughly 50-50 between bunker shots and full swings. Once it came down to a couple of options with the full shots off the grass, he ended up only bringing the D grind along with him.
Not every shot is going to go well, and in this case you can fully blame the club!
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In the bunker, we hit the D grind a handful of times and confirmed it was the right 56-degree choice for my game. Left to my own devices, I never would have selected the D grind. The lesson: understand the role each wedge plays in your set and test them accordingly. Even when demoing wedges at a PGA Tour Superstore or indoor facility, hit the shots you actually need on the course. You will be able to identify which options work for your delivery and which do not. Do not let a mat fool you into thinking you cannot learn something useful. If you cannot feel confidence in a bunker-style shot off a mat, you will not have it in an actual bunker either. That sounds counterintuitive, but experience has taught me the difference between feeling confident with a wedge and not — on any surface.
Goal setting and a transparent performance discussion are critical, even it’s between you and yourself
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The lobber is everything
Last came the lob wedge, which took the most time by far, and I would encourage you to plan for the same. This is where you make your money back. Most players need more versatility from their lob wedge than any other club in the set, and for me, it anchors my entire short game. From about 100 yards and in, I play almost exclusively my 60-degree. My coach has feelings about that. The one caveat I gave Brandon was that the 40-yard pitch and in needed to be the priority, and I would figure out full swings from there — or, as my coach would prefer, stop hitting it full altogether. So we started on the green side and hit short chips to a flag about 30 feet away.
Vokey places a strong emphasis on blind testing. They hand you a wedge before you can see it, removing any preconceived preference before you start hitting. If you can bring someone with you to manage the clubs during an in-store test, try to replicate that process. There is something freeing about not knowing what is in your hands — you simply try to hit shots. It also speeds up the session because you stop trying to force a result with a club you have already decided you want. I handed several options back to Brandon after one swing, because I could feel immediately that something else would be better. The key shot at this stage was a low runner with a toe-down setup. From the green-side chips, we advanced two options, and at that point it was genuinely close.
We moved back to about 40 yards, and things got interesting. One of the two remaining options started producing the kind of trajectory — high, soft, spinning — that you see on Tour and spend years chasing. I did not want to stop hitting it. Then the other option started doing it, too. For a moment, I thought I had found two legitimate choices. The difference came down to speed. One of the options came off the face hotter than I wanted, creating just enough hesitation in my swing that I felt less in control. The other let me swing freely with more speed.
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Hitting green side chips during the Vokey wedge fitting
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We settled it in the bunker, and the M grind won out. It was also my preferred option from the green-side chips and the 40-yard pitch, which made the decision easy. I left confident in the 60-degree M grind. In the bunker, the M grind let me swing aggressively and pop the ball out without being precious about it — a big deal for how I play. One final note: pay attention to how your wedge looks in direct light. Take it outside or have someone shine a phone flashlight at the face as you open it up. You may find you strongly prefer one finish over another based on how it reflects at address. Personally, the nickel finish is the one for me.
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Vokey SM11 wedges are now available at PGA Tour Superstore. As I said above, don’t get frightened by people saying you can’t make a good purchase buying wedges in store. There’s plenty you can do with the resources available at PGA Tour Superstore and hopefully between this article and my last, you’re armed with the right information to get yourself into a brand new set and shoot some lower scores. If you haven’t read the pre-cursor to this article you can read that here.
Johnny Wunder also went through a Vokey fitting experience, which you can watch on the Fully Equipped YouTube channel!
Former WWE employee Janel Grant recently made a huge public appearance. She had earlier filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon.
A huge lawsuit against Mr. McMahon rocked the WWE. The former WWE paralegal in her 2024 lawsuit detailed that Vince McMahon sexually abused and trafficked her during her employment in the company. The former CEO and Chairman denied the claims but had to step away from his roles in the company.
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In a 16-minute address to the press, Miss Grant detailed that many employees at the WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT, remain intimidated, despite McMahon stepping away from the company years ago. She also recalled the terrifying moment she knew that the media would be publishing her story, and she would not be able to talk about it openly.
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“So imagine me getting a phone call I didn’t expect, saying that at any minute the Wall Street Journal would be publishing a story about me, Vince McMahon, and a non-disclosure agreement. I was told, if anybody asks me about this, I can’t make a comment, I can’t acknowledge it, I can’t say I’m not okay, and if anybody approaches me, I can’t acknowledge years of life to people who saw me live it. And it was like somebody set fire to my home intentionally with me still inside of it.” (H/T Post Wrestling)
The former WWE employee went on to describe how she tried to end her life, but someone saw her and stopped it from happening.
Janel Grant spoke about the NDA with Vince McMahon
During the address, Janel Grant argued that non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were being misused to hide harmful behavior rather than protect privacy. She suggested that when NDAs are used this way, they allow misconduct to continue and affect future victims.
Grant described feeling isolated and financially strained by what happened to her. She said the NDA allowed exploitation to continue without checks. She also recalled rejecting an alleged effort to call her relationship with Vince McMahon consensual.
Tensions might be brewing within the MFTs after Shinsuke Nakamura confronted Tama Tonga backstage this week on WWE SmackDown. The two superstars have a lot of history with one another.
Tonga is in his second reign as the WWE Tag Team Champions. He won the titles with MFT leader Solo Sikoa and went on to pick up two huge singles wins, with the first being against Nakamura on SmackDown. This week on the blue brand, Tonga defeated Ilja Dragunov.
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Backstage, Sikoa congratulated Tonga on his win and said that one day he would win the United States Championship. But, for now, the 43-year-old superstar needed to focus on The Wyatt Sicks, who have been feuding with the MFTs for months. This led to another exchange between Nakamura, who walked into the MFTs locker room and told Tonga that he was in Sikoa’s shadow and would never be a man of his own.
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Check out the exchange between Nakamura and Tonga:
Tama Tonga shared a three-word message after beating Shinsuke Nakamura on WWE SmackDown
Tama Tonga shared a three-word message after he beat Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown. The two locked horns several weeks ago, with Tonga walking out with the win.
On social media, he shared a video of himself working out after the win and shared a three-word message. The tag team champion wrote:
“Pressure stays on. #BackToWork,”
Tonga has been loyal to Solo Sikoa from the first day he arrived in the WWE. He debuted post-WrestleMania XL, attacking Jimmy Uso and replacing him in Sikoa’s newly formed Bloodline.
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After an absence from television due to injury, Tonga returned to align with the MFTs, as Sikoa rebranded the group from the new Bloodline to the MFTs. The reigning tag team champion has had his sights on the United States Championship for a while.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson takes the field before kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 10, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, preparing for his regular-season debut as the franchise’s young signal-caller while fans fill the stadium for an AFC South matchup. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY NETWORK.
NFL free agency is 16 days away, and many of the rumors in the Minnesota Vikings’ orbit will receive verdicts. Until then, the rumor mill continues, focusing this week on quarterback and — you guessed it — free agents.
Three Vikings rumors to track: Richardson as an upside swing, Hilton as a Flores fit, and McCarthy trade buzz rising.
An offseason is markedly more interesting when a football team doesn’t have an official general manager.
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The Purple Rumor Mill before the NFL Combine
A peek at the purple gossip for the week.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. delivers a throw during training camp on July 28, 2025, at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, working through drills as coaches evaluate timing, footwork, and arm strength ahead of the preseason while teammates cycle through reps in a competitive summer practice environment. Mandatory Credit: Mykal McEldowney-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.
Rumor: Anthony Richardson is a serious trade option for the Vikings.
Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay mapped out four possible landing spots for Richardson, and alongside the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and Pittsburgh Steelers, the Vikings made the list.
He scribed, “After going 14-3 with Sam Darnold at the helm in 2024, the Minnesota Vikings could be in the market for another rehabilitation project. Richardson would fit the bill as a promising talent who hasn’t come close to meeting the lofty expectations set by his first-round draft position.”
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“While Minnesota will be working to build up J.J. McCarthy after a rough sophomore campaign, the No. 10 overall pick in 2024 has proved to be injury-prone early in his NFL career. He already missed his entire rookie season and seven games in 2025, making quarterback depth a priority this offseason.”
Richardson doesn’t profile as a seamless fit in Kevin O’Connell’s current scheme, yet the physical upside remains obvious. The arm strength, mobility, and off-platform flashes still intrigue many.
Kay added, “O’Connell seems to believe Richardson has real potential to develop into a superstar despite the rough start to his career. After his Vikings bested the Colts midway through the 2024 season — a game Richardson spent on the bench backing up Joe Flacco — O’Connell went out of his way to heap praise upon the young QB.”
“Richardson could do far worse than landing in the Twin Cities this offseason. He’ll have a fantastic opportunity to develop his game and could even end up starting if McCarthy goes down with another injury in 2026.”
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The scenario hinges on how aggressive Minnesota wants to be at quarterback. The Vikings may explore upside swings like Richardson if they don’t prefer a more experienced veteran passer. Will Levis falls in this category, too.
Rumor: Minnesota could target veteran corner Mike Hilton in free agency.
Pro Football Focus‘s Mason Cameron broke down ideal landing spots for the NFL’s top five free-agent cornerbacks this week, and Hilton somehow popped up as a fit for Minnesota. That raised some eyebrows, given Hilton isn’t typically grouped among the splashier names in this year’s class. Cameron, however, sees the Vikings as a natural fit. .
He wrote, “Best Landing Spot: Minnesota Vikings. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has a reputation for running the most aggressive, blitz-heavy defenses in the NFL. That scheme requires multifaceted cornerback play, particularly in the slot, where the Vikings frequently deploy Byron Murphy Jr. Although talented, Murphy struggled inside in 2025, ranking in the sixth percentile in slot PFF coverage grade (49.3).”
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“Adding a full-time slot cornerback to better fill out the roster would allow Murphy to remain outside, where he’s far more effective. While Mike Hilton saw limited time on the field in 2025, his overall profile suggests he has far more to contribute in the right situation.”
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton reacts after a defensive stop in overtime against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 16, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, celebrating a turnover on downs during a tense late-game sequence that shifted momentum in a tightly contested matchup. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports.
Hilton’s calling card has long been his willingness to attack. He thrives near the line of scrimmage and fits comfortably in pressure-heavy structures, which makes the Flores connection logical rather than surprising.
Cameron added, “Hilton could step in and man the slot role to a high level, evidenced by his 76.3 slot PFF coverage grade since the start of 2023 — the seventh-highest mark in the NFL over that span.”
“Additionally, the veteran cornerback could be used as a versatile weapon in blitz packages, as he has been in previous stops with the Bengals and Steelers, with whom he generated seven or more pressures in each full season of his career.”
Hilton, as a 2026 addition, would serve as a short-term stabilizer rather than a long-term solution. At 32, he’d be a steady presence who can solidify the slot and elevate pressure packages.
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But he’s not a long-term remedy.
Rumor: Per ESPN, J.J. McCarthy already needs a change of scenery.
ESPN’s Aaron Schatz named a player from each team this week who needs a “change of scenery.” For Minnesota, Schatz picked McCarthy.
Schatz explained, “This is likely never going to happen, because it would be ridiculous for the Vikings to unload a player who still has first-round upside after 10 starts. However, a fresh start for McCarthy with a different organization might be the best thing for his career.”
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“Yes, you want a young quarterback to be with an offensive mind such as Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell for the purposes of his development. However, things went so badly for the Vikings with McCarthy last season that it might be best to get him out of the shadow of Super Bowl winner Sam Darnold.”
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy embraces a fan following the game against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 2, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, sharing a postgame moment after a divisional battle as supporters linger near the tunnel to greet players exiting the field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images.
The only way to give McCarthy a chance of scenery right now — he has up to three years left of team control on his rookie deal — would be a trade, presumably one in which the Vikings package a player for a better quarterback.
Schatz’s idea is unlikely, but it’s not absolutely out of the realm of possibility.
Former UConn football standout and Texas laboratory owner Keith J. Gray was convicted Thursday for his role in a wide-ranging genetic testing fraud scheme, the Justice Department announced Friday.
According to investigators, the cardiovascular testing scheme generated up to $328 million in fraudulent claims. Gray, who never appeared in a regular season NFL game, owns Axis Professional Labs and Kingdom Health Laboratory.
He was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive health care kickbacks, five counts of violating the anti-kickback statute. Gray also faces three counts of money laundering, a news release from the DOJ confirmed.
Texas lab owner and former NFL player Keith J. Gray was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive health care kickbacks. Gray faces five counts of violating the anti-kickback statute and three counts of money laundering.(Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Prosecutors said Gray knowingly billed Medicare for “medically unnecessary genetic tests designed to evaluate the risk of various cardiovascular diseases and conditions.” According to officials, Gray provided kickbacks in return for referrals of DNA samples and executed test orders authorizing the procedures.
Marketers would seek out Medicare beneficiaries and “doctor chase” to uncover the identity of the beneficiaries’ primary care physicians. Prosecutors said that once an individual’s identity was obtained, a doctor was believed to have been pressured into approving the tests.
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Fabricated documents and invoices were used to try and conceal payments that listed charges for “marketing” hours. Another aspect of the operation involved Gray allegedly mischaracterizing the payments as “software” expenses or labeling them as non-existent loans.
Keith Gray of the Carolina Panthers poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Charlotte, North Carolina.(NFL Photos )
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence including text messages between Gray and a co-conspirator. The messages appeared to be enthusiastic exchanges between the two over the anticipation of the money they were gaining from Medicare.
“$ent, you should have it any minute if you don’t already. Get it?” Gray then replied by saying, “Sorry I was filling my bathtub with ones. Yes lol.”
Texas lab owner and former NFL player Keith J. Gray was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive health care kickbacks. Gray faces up to 10 years in prison for each count.
Axis and Kingdom billed Medicare an estimated $328 million for false claims, while Medicare paid claims totaling approximately $54 million. A sentencing date for Gray was not immediately announced. He faces up to 10 years in prison for each count.
Spending extended periods with Mark Walker’s Cranbourne operation has only heightened the stable’s appreciation for Geegees Mistruth.
Last spring, the Tasmanian-bred four-year-old moved from Stuart Gandy’s yard to join Walker.
Having secured six wins from 15 starts, Geegees Mistruth is still seeking her first mainland victory, with the Walker team optimistic about the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) on Caulfield’s Saturday card.
Assistant-trainer Ben Gleeson indicated the preparation focused on maintaining freshness for the mare in this race.
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Gleeson highlighted how the reduced field suits Geegees Mistruth perfectly.
The mare notched placings in all three of her outings for the Walker stable.
She opened her recent preparation third over 1000m at Caulfield on January 24 before resuming jump-outs with a win on February 9.
“She trialled up impressively and we’ve intentionally gone a month between runs, second-up, which her record is two wins, two seconds,” Gleeson said.
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“She flies with that little bit of freshness in her.
“She couldn’t have trialled any better and her gallop on Tuesday was excellent.
“The less than capacity field suits as she can find trouble in the run, but the extra 100 metres is good and hopefully those gaps come easier for her.”
Gleeson noted Geegees Mistruth’s training challenges, but emphasized improving control as time progresses in the stable.
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“We’ve tried a few different things with her training, and we think that it’s working,” Gleeson said.
“She’s a trick to train, but we love her, and we think we’ve got the best of her now and hopefully on Saturday she shows it.”
The reunion between jockey Jye McNeil and Buckaroo, who placed in the Cox Plate, occurs for the gelding’s autumn campaign opener at Caulfield.
On Saturday, Buckaroo resumes in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield under McNeil’s guidance.
Out of Buckaroo’s 31 starts to date, McNeil’s sole previous ride came in last spring’s Group 1 Memsie Stakes, run over Saturday’s track and distance.
In that Memsie Stakes, Buckaroo grabbed third spot behind Treasurethe Moment and Mr Brightside, then notched placings in the Underwood Stakes, the Might And Power along with Cox Plate – all Group 1 contests – ending with a tail-end finish in the Melbourne Cup.
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Following the Memsie Stakes, Buckaroo had Blake Shinn, James McDonald, Mark Zahra and Craig Williams as his jockeys in those next four appearances.
Buckaroo prepared with two Sydney trials and appeared at Caulfield on Tuesday morning partnered by McNeil.
“Last campaign I rode him first-up in the Memsie over the same distance and he surprised a few people by running really well,” McNeil said.
“He was third behind Treasurethe Moment and Mr Brightside, and if he can put a run together like that, I think the team would be very happy.
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“He seems fantastic in the work he did. I didn’t work him going into last campaign, but he seems very well.
“I’m not sure how long I’ll be partnering him but I’m looking forward to the opportunity on Saturday.”
Buckaroo is expected to handle any Saturday track upgrade from the anticipated Good 4, per McNeil.
“The track was on the firmer side on Tuesday morning, but we didn’t do too much, just held him together, and he felt fine,” McNeil said.
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