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Jockeys in colorful silks ride racehorses over a hedge hurdle at a crowded racecourse, spectators in the background.

Local trainers and the runners-up were swift to praise Braidon Small for his success in the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool riding Instigator. Small received a brain tumour diagnosis in …

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The Takeover Target Stakes held at Gosford stands out as one of Joe Pride’s most cherished races on the calendar, considering his impressive history of triumphs spanning over 20 years. …

Jockey in purple and white silks rides a galloping brown horse with number 3 on a blue saddlecloth during a race.

Chris Waller’s $2.7 million colt St Gotthard looks likely to skip the Gosford meeting in favour of a stakes event at the Gold Coast, though the top trainer maintains a …

Three jockeys in colorful silks ride racing horses at full gallop on a sunny turf track, mid-race action.

After securing a key qualifier for the Big Dance, promising gelding Sarrismo now eyes his upcoming assignment – an assessment of his black-type potential in the Listed The Coast at …

Jockeys in colorful silks ride Thoroughbreds during a crowded turf race, city skyline in background and green track beneath.

Following triumphs during the initial pair of days at the Adelaide Carnival, Lloyd Kennewell is aiming to convert that momentum into a substantial victory at Morphettville this Saturday. Vangogh Bankcheque …

Three racehorses and jockeys sprinting toward the finish line on a grassy track, led by horse #3 with a red-and-yellow silks rider, closely followed by #4 in blue and white, with a cheering arena backdrop.

Peter Snowden anticipates a repeat of past glory as promising three-year-old colt Beadman heads back to the venue of his standout victory for the Group Three Gold Coast Guineas. The …

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The Tour d’Horse Sprint this Saturday at Caulfield isn’t the main event Bustling was acquired for, yet Mick Price along with co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr are no longer selective about …

Two racehorses gallop on a grassy track during a race, leading brown horse with a jockey in purple cap and number 10 saddlecloth behind him.

Youngsters Uncertain Glory and La Barrita experienced different outcomes at Warwick Farm, yet both might head to Queensland during the winter. The two-year-old fillies maiden event at Warwick Farm may …

Jockey in blue, red, and white silks rides a brown horse at a racecourse, galloping on green turf beside blue rails with signage.

With the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale approaching at the Gold Coast, Aviatress’ team had eyed a double Group 1 challenge in Adelaide. However, an issue right before the mare’s …

Brown racehorse with white bridle ahead, three jockeys in green, blue, and yellow racing to the finish line in a close pack

Tony and Maddysen Sears endured a short delay, but the triumph proved worthwhile as their top galloper Yellow Brick captured The Archer at Rockhampton. The $1 million feature, originally set …

Horse and jockey racing at a track; jockey wearing green cap and blue-and-white check silks, saddle cloth number 1 on a brown horse with a red railing and ads in the background.

Trainer Ciaron Maher’s pre-race advice echoed in Steven Pateman’s thoughts as he guided Stern Idol down to the foot of the hill during the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Pateman partnered …

Horse and jockey mid-jump over a hurdle in a race; rider in green and white silks and a green cap.

Lindsay Park co-trainer Ben Hayes put down a key equipment adjustment and a switch in riders to Tycoon Star’s latest triumph at Morphettville. The Lindsay Park operation run by Ben, …

Two jockeys race their thoroughbreds side by side, one in yellow and blue ahead on a chestnut horse, the other in white and blue behind on a darker horse.

Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr were forced to bide their time before returning La Fracas to a Heavy surface, yet they’ve located the ideal opportunity at Warrnambool. The mudlark …

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European import Portland continues his quest for an initial Australian success, yet trainer Matthew Smith believes it’s imminent. The galloper has signalled his potential in recent outings, finishing a fast-finishing …

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Monday brought a shift to the landscape of this Saturday’s Group 2 Hollindale Stakes as Pride Of Jenni received final confirmation for the $500,000 Group 2 race. The well-liked mare …

Jockey in green and blue silks riding a horse over a tall hurdle at a racecourse against a blue sky.

Stern Idol aims to surpass his personal Brierly Steeplechase record when lining up in Tuesday’s $150,000 feature, the feature race on the opening day of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. …

Three racehorses and jockeys sprinting on a grassy track at Caulfield Racecourse, with a blue sponsor sign in the background.

Trainer Cliff Brown intends to proceed with his Queensland campaign for Group 1 victor Sepals. The gelding triumphed in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield during …

Three thoroughbred horses sprint down the turf with jockeys urging them on during a Caulfield Racecourse race behind a large signboard.

Trainer Cliff Brown intends to proceed with a Queensland campaign for his Group 1 victor Sepals. The gelding triumphed in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield …

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Pat Carey holds strong belief in Recon’s potential, yet following the gelding’s initial appearance where he finished fifth in a Listed contest at Flemington, he hardly imagined the four-year-old would …

Two winners posing with trophies at a racecourse, smiling with arms around each other in racing attire and caps that say J EWEL RACE DAY (paraphrased).

It has been nine outings and nearly 10 months since El Pensador claimed his previous success, yet trainer Rex Lipp remains hopeful that triumph awaits at Ipswich this Monday. The …

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For the second consecutive year, trainer Phillip Stokes, who operates in dual states, has triumphed in the South Australian Derby at Morphettville aboard a surprise outsider. Following Femminile’s victory at …

Jockey in pink helmet and sleeves rides a dark horse over the track barriers with other riders close behind.

Cliff Brown would prefer to erase numerous races from Von Hauke’s record, including last year’s Golden Mile, and for a brief moment on Saturday, he worried the 2026 version might …

Jockey in green helmet and purple-white checkered silks riding a dark horse mid-jump over a hurdle, Ladbrokes saddlecloth visible on the horse's side.

The Group One Tattersall’s Tiara remains the target for Victorian mare Splash Back following her impressive performance where she outshone numerous prominent sprinters to secure the Victory Stakes at Eagle …

Jockey in orange and blue silks rides a dark horse during a race, leaning forward in a tight group with another horse nearby.

It may not have been a $1 million Group 1 contest, yet Jordan Childs was pleased to maintain his recent success with yet another feature triumph at Bendigo on Saturday. …

Jockey in white and black silks rides a brown horse with a purple saddle cloth labeled 7 at Hawkesbury Race Club, mid-gallop on a grass track.

Peter Snowden has kept up his outstanding connection to the Hawkesbury standalone event, securing the Gold Rush among his feature race triumphs thanks to the gifted sprinter Zealously. Snowden has …

Horses and jockeys sprinting on a grassy racetrack, leading group in a tight race with rails and a distant start banner in the background.

Trainer Nathan Doyle experienced a blend of excitement and relief following Churchill’s Choice’s victory, achieved almost hugging the outer fence. “She has been a frustrating mare as she’s always had …

Two jockeys in blue race silks ride two thoroughbreds neck-and-neck on a grassy track near the finish line, green saddle cloth visible with number 11.

Chidiac, victor of the Country Championships Final, has smoothly moved into stakes company by clinching a tight yet resolute win in the Group Three Hawkesbury Crown. Her success handed emerging …

Brown thoroughbred gallops on a grassy racetrack with a jockey in red-and-white silks leaning forward in a race.

Skyhook showed that class is irreplaceable and positioned himself strongly in the Stradbroke Handicap discussion via a dominant front-running success in the Group 3 $250,000 Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m) at Hawkesbury …

A jockey in blue and white silks rides a brown horse, leaping ahead in a racetrack race with another horse close behind under a large blue arch banner.

Impressive speedster Golden Straand has kept up his impressive run and is strongly arguing for an opportunity in stakes company following yet another dominant success at Hawkesbury on Saturday. Golden …

Lindsay Park kept up their stronghold in the top prize event on Bendigo’s Golden Mile card on Saturday as the Hayes siblings unleashed the promising Marffiano to take out the …