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Two jockeys in red and blue silks race side by side on racehorses across a sunlit green turf track.

While the starting gate presents a challenge, Michael Kent Jnr is optimistic that Biancelli will deliver a much-improved performance at Caulfield this Saturday. The once highly-touted filly is set to …

Jockeys in colorful silks ride racing horses on a grassy track, close competition with a large hotel sign in the background reading 'The Ultima Hotel'.

While anything Mountjoy achieves for the rest of her campaign will be a bonus, the Ballarat filly is set for a lucrative Stakes victory this Saturday in Adelaide. The two-year-old, …

Two jockeys race a pair of galloping horses on a green Track, with a large Assured Insurance Brokers sign in the background.

Ben Hayes has found that opportunities can be scarce throughout a preparation with his mare Madiyya, a lesson he’s learned well over her career. Consequently, narrow defeats in her last …

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A modest placing in midweek racing might not appear to be the ideal form guide for the Stayers Cup, but trainer Adrian Bott is relying on Centenario’s natural progression and …

Front-running racehorse with jockey in red-and-white silks sprinting on a grassy track, others close behind on a sunny day.

The recent wet weather in Brisbane led Peter Snowden to adjust Tuileries’ preparation for the Tattersall’s Tiara, though he remains optimistic about her prospects. The four-year-old mare was originally set …

Bay racehorse with jockey in green-and-white silks, saddlecloth number 1, galloping on turf with blue signage behind him.

The Tattersall’s Cup has been the primary winter objective for Future History throughout this campaign, and a victory could pave the way for a realistic tilt at the Melbourne Cup. …

Horse and jockey mid-race on a grassy track, wearing a yellow helmet and maroon-white silks, #8 saddlecloth close to winner's turn on the rails.

Despite a less-than-impressive last start, Peter Snowden is confident that Touristic is feeling well and anticipates the horse will demonstrate this at Rosehill. Having commenced his campaign in the Festival …

Horse and jockey racing atCasterton Race Club, saddlecloth number 3 visible, horse mid-stride on track against green grass and banners.

Jockey Andrew Bobbin appears astute with the current performances of Miracle Spin, though he admits he hasn’t always felt that way. The Stawell-based trainer questioned whether Miracle Spin would even …

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Maintaining consistency has been a primary objective for jockey Dylan Gibbons throughout this season, and this approach will remain his guiding principle moving forward. The ultimate ambition for any jockey …

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Kelvin Southey has no regrets about delaying Bazaball Rewarded’s metropolitan racing career until this season, and he is delighted the mare is now getting her chance to prove her capabilities. …

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Gary Portelli’s weekend racing fortunes at Rosehill are heavily dependent on Sydney’s weather, with a significant portion of his stable likely to be withdrawn if the track conditions worsen. Portelli …

Two jockeys ride galloping horses on a grassy racetrack, with a dark bay horse leading and a chestnut horse chasing beside it, yellow barriers in the background.

A black-type contest towards the conclusion of the spring carnival is being considered for Pin Up Sheila, following the promising filly’s second consecutive victory at Warwick Farm. The daughter of …

Jockey in blue silks rides a dark bay horse over a low rail at a racecourse, with colorful sponsor banners in the background.

Trainer Chris Waller is anticipating God’s Window to carry the stable’s hopes in the W J McKell Cup at Rosehill, with Rotagilla likely to compete in Queensland. Rotagilla remains in …

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Trainer Alex Rae acknowledges that his current successful streak is bound to end eventually, but he’s hopeful that the mare who initiated it can help extend it a little longer. …

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Following a forgettable outing at Eagle Farm, trainer Michael Morrison believes Venom Rush is poised for a turnaround at Ipswich this Thursday. The three-year-old’s last start saw him finish at …

Jockey in green silks rides a thoroughbred over a hurdle at a Ladbrokes event, saddle cloth shows number 3 with Ladbrokes logo in the background.

The Tattersalls Tiara is shaping up to be a challenging event, and trainer Grahame Begg is hoping for a smooth week leading up to the race for his charge, Splash …

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Despite not achieving the fairy tale ending at the Royal Ascot meeting where she made her mark, trainer Henry Dwyer observed sufficient promise in Asfoora’s performance in the recent King …

Jockey in white and yellow silks rides a dark brown horse with green number-3 saddlecloth, galloping on a grassy racetrack.

While Tom Charlton boasts a Group 1 contender for Saturday’s feature at Rosehill, a stablemate in a support race might represent the stable’s most promising staying talent. King Pedro is …

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Michael Kent Jnr harbours ambitions for Think Giant to compete in more prestigious races than the one scheduled for him this Saturday at Caulfield, viewing it as a suitable starting …

Two jockeys race their horses on a sunny dirt track; the black horse with a green number 6 saddlecloth leads, ridden by a jockey in red-and-white, as a chestnut horse in blue follows closely behind.

Despite finishing second-last and nearly ten lengths off the winner in her most recent start, Grahame Begg found value in Biologics’ latest performance. The Flemington run, on a track rated …

Thoroughbred racehorses neck-and-neck at the finish line with jockeys in colorful silks leaning forward to win a photo finish.

Looking radiant and in excellent condition, Abounding presented a picture of health at Robert Heathcote’s stable ahead of the Stradbroke Handicap. However, that Group 1 feature was bypassed, with the …

Jockey in a pink helmet and red sleeves rides a dark brown horse mid-jump during a race, with a blue sponsor banner in the background.

This time last year, Coeur Volante was nearing a start in the Tattersalls Tiara. Although her days as a Group 1 contender may be behind her, there’s still considerable prize …

Horse and jockey in blue silks racing at a track; number 2 saddlecloth visible against a blue advertising backdrop.

Despite the Ipswich Cup being a viable option and him featuring prominently in the betting, co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr have opted for a return trip to Sydney …

Several thoroughbred horses race neck-and-neck on a green turf as jockeys in bright silks lean forward in a crowded finish.

Trainer Chris Waller was fielding media inquiries following Joliestar’s narrow defeat in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) when he learned His Majesty, King Charles III, desired …

Two jockeys ride racing horses neck-and-neck on the Flemington track with colorful flower barriers in the background.

Young jockey Jackson Radley concluded a memorable day for apprentice riders at Flemington on Saturday, particularly those hailing from Tasmania, by steering Seafall to victory in a significant race. Radley …

Black horse gallops on a racecourse with jockey in pink cap and white silks, number 12 saddlecloth, at Royal Randwick signage behind.

A week of international success has been brilliantly followed up by a domestic triumph for trainer Bjorn Baker. The up-and-coming gelding Midnight Dynamite claimed victory in Saturday’s Listed Civic Stakes …

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Trainer Chris Munce has penned another significant entry in the Ipswich Cup’s history, this time sharing the triumph with his son, Corey. Munce himself secured the Listed staying feature aboard …

Thoroughbred horse race in progress with jockeys leaning forward and horses galloping on a green track.

Ice Kool’s developing racecraft is still a work in progress, but his undeniable talent shone through as he overcame inexperience to secure another promising victory at Randwick. Despite the three-year-old …

A brown horse leads a sprint at Flemington as jockeys push for the finish on a grassy racecourse, colorful banners in the background.

Not so long ago, trainer Craig Conron harboured doubts about ever returning to Flemington as a conditioner, but on Saturday, he was back in the winner’s enclosure. The Geelong-based horseman …

Leading brown racehorse with jockey in blue silks (number 11) sprinting on a sunny turf course; others chase behind.

Trainer Matt Smith has recently delivered some impressive results with placegetters at long odds, but he cannot recall training a Saturday metropolitan winner at odds greater than the $101 offered …