Storied Newmarket Handicap puts 'pop-up' races in the shade

Storied Newmarket Handicap puts 'pop-up' races in the shade

In the era of the "pop-up" race, the Newmarket Handicap has stood the test of time. First run at Flemington 151 years ago, it may not have the prize pot of Sydney's flashy new event, The Everest, but the "straight six" sprint represents all of the best elements of Australian racing: a big field, a...