"It feels like a body shot." @umbyrispoli was left reeling last week when he lost the Breeders’ Cup Classic ride on Journalism. The Italian rider breaks his silence on the split as he opens up to Idol Horse on loss, loyalty and Breeders' Cup dreams.

Major story on ⁦@idolhorsedotcom⁩ with one of the longest bans in Australian racing history handed out to a Group 1-winning jockey after allegations of sexual misconduct

Massive kudos to the @idolhorsedotcom team for putting together this epic project. Almost 80 years after CS Hayes started a dynasty, this is the long and remarkable story of Lindsay Park's legacy before Ka Ying Rising's moment of truth #TheEverest https://t.co/bCls6k27dz

“He’s still alive” - David Hayes Ka Ying Rising completes his final serious gallop at Canterbury Park before #TheEverest ⁦@idolhorsedotcom⁩ ⁦@BigSportsBrekky⁩

➡️ LATEST - David Hayes has laughed off the current Ka Ying Rising rumours: “It’s ludicrous. I don’t know where it’s come from because he hasn’t missed a beat since his trial and he’s really come on since then. “He’s galloping in the morning and I’m sure he’ll work enormous.”

Really interesting to hear some of the thoughts here, in particular about Australian wagering's "tipping point" and punters having accounts shut. Also, how many overseas runners is too many for the Melbourne Cup? And the status of the never-ending debate over the pattern ✍️👇

A yarn on Harry Grant. Born to be a Bronco from a rich rugby league family who used to run a kicking tee out for Ben Hunt, this is how he became one of Bellamy's best. And why his parents have taken the road less travelled to the #NRLGF https://t.co/qITSVDVAOC via @australian

The prize money saga for Melbourne Cup-winning trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons is over after Racing Victoria reached an out-of-court settlement. The money was initially deposited into an account they no longer had access to @idolhorsedotcom https://t.co/0V5aDsCTlH

Racing NSW, the Australian Turf Club and the letter which threatens to blow up Sydney racing during The Everest carnival: a long investigation into how it got to this, the boardroom brawling and financial disparity between the regulator and club ✍️👇

Fascinating hour with one of the most powerful men in world racing, with many issues covered in an industry at "breaking point". James McDonald to Hong Kong? "Maybe he waits for the opportunity to be the top dog, which would become a little bit easier if somebody retires" ✍️👇

On a sweaty day at Sha Tin with Ka Ying Rising, David Hayes and the lucky suit hanging on by a thread. “The hat is getting tired, the shoes are getting worn out … but being superstitious I thought I won’t change.” Is he unstoppable in The Everest? ✍️👇

Next stop: Royal Randwick for the $20 million Everest!

Ka Ying Rising parading in his last start before The Everest on a wet day at Sha Tin ⁦⁦@idolhorsedotcom⁩

A long read on Jason Ryles and his revolution at the Eels. The need for speed, a massive roster purge, and those banging-on-the-glass celebrations in the box. "He's bright, mate. Super bright. He doesn't come across like that, but he's very intuitive and can read a room." ✍️👇

The best young jockey to emerge in Australia since Beadman? Feature story on Zac Lloyd and the fine line between confidence and arrogance, the pony called Mystery he could never work out, turning down a potential soccer career and his dad’s 10km swim sessions after a stroke ✍️👇

Massive news for the Australian Open and only adds to what should be a fantastic week with McIlroy and co at Royal Melbourne ✍️👇

Chris Waller, Via Sistina and a day the trainer thought shouldn’t have gone ahead. Australia’s champion G1 trainer pulls no punches to @idolhorsedotcom 🗣️ “(V’landys is) the greatest. But you can’t sustain the pressure they want us to sustain with the good horses racing…” ✍️👇

One of the most remarkable sports stories of the year with Jeff Guan to make his golfing comeback next week - 11 months after going blind in one eye. “I’m very excited, but I’m also very nervous. I was certain I wanted to play again.” https://t.co/HBw4Xopxy1

The making of Australia’s newest major champion Grace Kim: the family cleaning business, the flunked HSC exam, road trip with Karrie Webb and tribute to a man she never met https://t.co/tD5MDd4gMm via @australian

Less than two months after the Rosehill vote, a big development on the future of Australia’s second richest horse race. No final decision made yet, but major talks underway for the Golden Eagle to be on the move ✍️👇