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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 …

Two jockeys race side by side on thoroughbreds, one in red-and-white silks and the other in blue, on a green turf with sponsor boards behind them.

Any victory Ben Brisbourne secures with Fontein Jewel is a notable achievement, but the two-year-old’s recent triumph in the opening race at Flemington on Saturday carried particular significance. The Lucky …

Jockey in yellow-and-black checkered silks rides a galloping bay horse at Royal Randwick, with a blue advertising sign in the background.

The promising filly Chains Of Love is poised to re-enter black-type racing following a dominant victory in the Highway Handicap at Randwick, where she outclassed a more experienced field. The …

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While Chris Waller has significant commitments at Royal Ascot with Joliestar’s upcoming start, his attention is also firmly fixed on his stable’s contenders domestically. Among the stable’s strong contenders is …

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Expectations were high for I’mateez from the moment he debuted. As the younger sibling of the illustrious 10-time Group 1 champion Imperatriz, I’mateez has thus far secured only two victories …

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The adage that one shouldn’t believe everything they read holds true in many situations, and this was certainly the case with Nitro. While the stewards’ report indicated that the last …

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Lucy Yeomans, a trainer based in Cranbourne, expressed her gratitude for the chance to train a horse for some of Australia’s most prominent owners. Yeomans is set to present the …

Two racehorses and jockeys sprint toward the finish at Royal Randwick, with horse No. 6 in yellow‑and‑black checks and horse No. 3 in white and red, flowers along the rail.

A field of 19 horses has been confirmed for the straight-track sprint, the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. The decision to accept with Overpass was made following his commendable third-place …

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Morphettville-based trainer Paula Trenwith is poised to extend her most successful season to date, with as many as four runners slated for her home track. Trenwith currently has a stable …

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It remains to be determined if Shangri La Impact will ever return to Stakes grade, but trainer Tom Charlton is optimistic he has identified a suitable race for her to …

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Trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon will need to exercise patience as they await Nihancan’s progression towards longer distances. The primary target for Nihancan is the Mahogany Challenge Series Final …

Jockey on a gray horse wearing red-and-white silks leads a turf horse race, bib number 17, with another rider on a brown horse close behind.

Despite drawing barrier ten for the Ipswich 2150-metre start, Lindsay Gough is placing his faith in Robbie Dolan’s experience in larger Cups to guide Cavalry Man to success on Saturday. …

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The possibility of a heavy track at Flemington has led Michael Kent Jnr to redirect Bustling’s return to racing to Sydney this Saturday. This marks Bustling’s third start this campaign, …

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Ballarat trainer Mitch Freedman is contemplating whether to target Flemington for Tatakai Uta in a straight race or opt for a less competitive event. Freedman acknowledges Tatakai Uta’s potential to …

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Al Riffa, acquired with the intention of winning a Melbourne Cup, has an opportunity on day three at Royal Ascot to definitively establish himself as an elite stayer. The six-year-old …

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Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have a history of success with fillies at Canterbury’s mid-June race meetings, and on Wednesday, they introduced another promising youngster who appears destined for greater …

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Apprentice jockey Caitlin Hollowood marked a significant career milestone when Prestige Forever secured victory at Caulfield Heath. Following 33 wins on country and provincial circuits across Victoria and New South …

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Trainer Enver Jusufovic indicated that New York Lustre has likely only three more races left before she is retired to the breeding barn. Her next outing is scheduled for Saturday …

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Although Bjorn Baker will not be present at Royal Randwick on Saturday, he is poised to field a formidable group in the day’s main event, the Listed Civic Stakes contested …

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The combination of racing and travel has proven highly beneficial for Silver Wedding, who is now set to pursue a Stakes race victory to enhance her impressive record. Having won …

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Mission Central secured a complete set of Royal Ascot Group 1 victories for trainer Aidan O’Brien and jockey Ryan Moore, prompting Coolmore to consider a start in The Everest following …

Seven thoroughbred horses race along the turf at Royal Ascot, jockeys in purple, blue, and yellow silks, with spectators beyond the trackRail fence on the left.

Bow Echo demonstrated his superior ability to secure a Royal Ascot triumph in the St James’s Palace Stakes (1603m), even if the path wasn’t entirely straightforward this occasion. This marked …

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Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore achieved their final objective at Royal Ascot with Mission Central, securing a complete set of wins at the highest level during England’s premier racing event. …

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A winner priced longer than Ten Bob Tony in the Queen Anne Stakes has not been seen since 1950. The five-year-old gelding, a 50-1 outsider, triumphed in the initial race …

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Overpass demonstrated bravery and Asfoora was competitive, but ultimately the Australian sprinters fell short in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot on Tuesday. Irish trainer …

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Trainer John McArdle from Mornington is already setting his sights on a Group 1 assault early in the season, with a significant part of his strategy focused on Queensland. The …

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The training partnership of Ben, Will, and J D Hayes from Lindsay Park is optimistic about securing further wins with their in-form stayer at Flemington. The Western Front is set …

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Renowned horse trainer Joseph Pride has a knack for transforming existing talent into stakes winners, and he’s currently working with the capable gelding Poison Chalice. The six-year-old, a son of …

Gold trophy engraved with Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup 2023, standing in grass with racecourse signage in the background.

The Caulfield Cup has seen a significant increase in its prize money ahead of the 150th anniversary of the prestigious Australian race. The 2400m handicap, scheduled for October 17, will …

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De Bergerac has secured its spot in the upcoming Santa Ana Lane Series Final next month, however, the gelding is slated to participate in Saturday’s final qualifying race to sharpen …