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Roger James has a long record of securing Australian Group 1 contests for three-year-old fillies dating back to the early 2000s, and he aims to claim yet another major prize …

Jockey in red and white silks and white helmet rides a brown racehorse at full gallop, gripping the reins.

Trainer Grahame Begg is heading to Adelaide with his talented mare Niance, a move that might pave the way for the sprinter’s series in Brisbane. Lacking appropriate short-distance races for …

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Craig Williams aims to cap off a hectic weekend by claiming a Group 1 success in Hong Kong, aboard the 2025 Hong Kong Derby winner Cap Ferrat for the Queen …

Jockey in blue silks and a yellow helmet rides a brown horse on a racetrack, number 12 visible on the horse's blanket.

Trainer Pat Carey from the local area has at last shaken off the Hareeba Stakes jinx thanks to Recon’s explosive late charge that clinched victory at Mornington. The Listed Hareeba …

Jockey in blue silks on a dark horse leads a turf horse race with a cheering crowd in the background.

Godolphin’s Beiwacht delivered a emphatic performance, capping off Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller’s dominant streak during the Sydney autumn carnival with a gritty front-running victory over a top-class lineup …

Two racehorses with jockeys in colorful silks race side by side in front of a large MRC sign at the track café.

The Ciaron Maher-prepared Kings Valley has secured a ballot exemption for the Caulfield Cup following a determined victory at Mornington. Triumph in the Listed Mornington Cup on Saturday grants the …

Group of racing horses and jockeys sprint toward the finish line on a manicured track, with a blue sponsor wall reading 'ROYAL RANDWICK' in the background.

The impressive Mazu, now an eight-year-old contender, continues to show remarkable pace and passion for the track, dictating the pace from start to finish to notch up his third straight …

Jockey in green silks rides a brown racehorse with a green hood, number 2 saddle cloth with Moët & Chandon branding visible at a race.

Renowned Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller accomplished a remarkable Sydney Saturday Group 1 sweep after Fireball overcame stablemate Campione D’Italia in the $1 million Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Royal …

Two racehorses and jockeys sprinting on a grass track; front horse wears number 1 saddlecloth with 'myplates' signage in the background.

Unlike past successes from trainer Chris Waller, the victory of Asterix came as something of a shock, with the eight-year-old gelding starting at $16 odds. A victor in the New …

Leading black horse with blue checkered silks and yellow cap, red saddle cloth, sprinting on a sunny turf racecourse

Matias has thrust himself into contention for the Queensland Derby following his dominant performance in the Group 3 $250,000 Frank Packer Plate (2000m). The victory occurred merely 35 minutes following …

Racehorse #10 leads a sprint at Royal Randwick, jockey in neon lime silks with another horse close behind on the turf track.

Snitzel Dancer lived up to the confidence placed in her by trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou by securing her initial stakes success in the Group 3 $250,000 James HB …

Jockey in red silks and helmet on a dark brown horse jumping a hurdle, blue sponsor banners in the background.

Trainer Mick Price stepped back into his pre-training role by handling the parade duties for The Speed Machine at Mornington. The two-year-old gelding, prepared by Mick Price and Michael Kent …

Two racehorses gallop side by side on a grass track, jockeys in white/blue and blue/yellow silks urging them forward (saddlecloths show numbers).

The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable had anticipated a rainy Sydney autumn and structured a preparation for La Fracas based on that expectation. Price has indicated the gelding …

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The Ciaron Maher team has been searching for an ideal chance to test Kings Valley at a longer distance once more. That chance arises in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) …

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David Payne’s small-scale operation has a remarkable talent for unearthing Group 1 contenders, and he’s eager for the two-year-old Persian Wonder to join that distinguished list. The promising horse faces …

Horse and jockey racing on a track; rider in blue silks and helmet, horse wearing green number-12 saddle cloth.

Be it a lingering effect from a quick trip to Hong Kong or waning enthusiasm for the track, Royal Patronage fell short of anticipated results during the spring. Back for …

Leading brown racehorse in blue-and-white silks, jockey leaning forward during a sprint on a sunny turf track, Lexus banners in the background, pursued by rivals.

Securing black-type success holds great value for a filly’s prospects as a future broodmare. The recent Flemington victor Exit is now headed to Adelaide aiming for a stakes triumph in …

Brown racehorse leads a tight sprint, jockey in neon green silks leaning forward on the inside rail; other horses close behind on the grass track.

Mornington trainer Jerome Hunter anticipates another mile challenge for Wonder Boy, this occasion at his familiar track. The four-year-old will take on the No Fuss Event Hire Handicap (1600m) at …

Jockey in orange and blue on a dark brown horse wearing #2 finishes a horse race on a grassy track, near the lead rail.

Given his impressive tally of six victories from eight mounts on Headley Grange, it’s no surprise that the gelding’s team is relying on Adam Hyeronimus to extract the maximum in …

Jockey in purple and pink silks leaning forward on a galloping brown horse with a blue saddlecloth and number 6 during a race, city skyline in the background.

Trainer Shawn Mathrick anticipates a strong challenge in yet another Stakes event featuring his latest stable addition, Corniche. The ex-Godolphin runner notched a victory at Flemington during his third start …

Leading brown racehorse with saddlecloth number 4, ridden by a jockey in blue and yellow silks, racing on a grassy track with another horse and jockey in the background

A wide barrier has left Chris Waller undecided on whether Jokers Grin will launch his preparation in the Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick, or stick to the initial strategy and …

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When Miss Chanel launched her racing career back in January, Adrian Bott had no anticipation that she would still be active on the concluding day of the Sydney autumn carnival. …

Jockey in blue silks on a bay horse №17 racing on green turf at Flemington, with a competitor close behind and sponsor signs in the background.

The team behind Basilinna is targeting another opportunity in a ‘win and you’re in’ event at Mornington. Twelve months ago, Basilinna secured a ballot waiver for the Melbourne Cup after …

Leading brown racehorse with blue-plaid-jockey at Eagle Farm, red saddlecloth number 3, speeding on the track.

Gerald Ryan plans to utilise the Frank Packer Plate at Randwick to gauge the endurance capabilities of Matias, though he possesses solid grounds for confidence that the three-year-old can handle …

It’s rare these days to see a horse with twelve outings in a single campaign, yet trainer Michael Morrison remains optimistic that his tough mare Down Under Stunnah can produce …

A challenging barrier draw might push back the intended start to Desert Lightning’s preparation at Mornington. Desert Lightning has secured the outermost gate in the 17-horse Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) …

Boasting a $2.7 million tag and an elite pedigree, St Gotthard had everyone’s attention at Warwick Farm, and the young colt lived up to expectations. Although victory came by a …

The prospect of securing yet another Group One victory on home soil has encouraged the team behind Campione D’italia to target the concluding part of the two-year-old triple crown and …

The Overpass ownership syndicate, overseen by Scott Darby Syndications, cast their votes on Wednesday to support the journey to England. The horse Overpass, who has secured over $12 million in …

Ambassadorial has emerged as a standout performer since linking up with the Tony and Calvin McEvoy operation. He began his racing journey under Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott before spending …