They are known as the "Kubara Four" and they are the Canberra Brave's quartet of brothers ready to take the AIHL by storm.

Senior racing officials are concerned that ongoing debts incurred by the caretaker Racing Victoria board will leave the new regime to not only shoulder the unnecessary expense but maybe forced to close other initiatives.

Sydney FC's championship defence has already been hit by the loss of its first choice goalkeeper, Danny Vukovic, who has moved to Belgian club Genk.

This is the wet day Hall Of Fame trainer Lee Freedman has waited more than two years for with his German stayer Our Ivanhowe.

Just how ingrained are your ancient prejudices that you continue to not give a flying doughnut.