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Japanese entire Stinger Glass has been withdrawn from next week’s Melbourne Cup after failing to meet Racing Victoria’s mandatory pre-race screening requirements. Racing Victoria confirmed on Friday morning that an …
Trainer Bjorn Baker finds himself in a difficult position, comparing the prospect of choosing between his favoured horses, Pericles and Caballus, for the Russell Balding Stakes to picking a favourite …
For trainer Joe Pride, the outcome of this weekend’s Golden Eagle is secondary to the valuable experience Godolphin gelding Attica will gain. While the allure of the $5.25 million first …
A one-kilogram penalty awarded to in-form stayer So You Are following his victory in the Bendigo Cup has guaranteed the Bjorn Baker-trained galloper a starting position in the prestigious Melbourne …
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees harbours no illusions about causing an upset in the $10 million Golden Eagle, but he holds a strong belief that his runners Rivellino and Night Agent …
Trainer Bjorn Baker acknowledges the considerable task facing Unleeshing as the mare prepares for her inaugural Group 1 contest. Unleeshing will not only be competing at the elite level for …
A Stakes winner is anticipated for Shady Thinker, but the Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor-trained gelding must first conquer a less prestigious race at Morphettville. The five-year-old, by So You …
Trainer Joe Pride had earmarked two key races for Headley Grange this spring, and after an unfortunate outing in the first, he believes the sprinter has a strong chance of …
As the head of Australia’s most prominent racing stable, Ciaron Maher might not have the time to visit a newsagent this week. However, he does possess an entry into a …
Just three hours before his prominent older sister, Sheza Alibi, contests the significant prize money of $10 million in the Golden Eagle, Nomadic will aim for a notable victory of …
Stakes performer Campaldino has struggled to produce his best form this spring, but his trainers remain committed to guiding him back to peak performance. The gelding is set to contest …
Emerging gelding Anthracite is slated to compete as a prominent contender in a lucrative $750,000 event at Randwick, just three months after facing uncertainty in his career. Trainer Joe Pride …
The connections of So You Are are hopeful for a more favourable Melbourne Cup rehandicap following their recent victory at Bendigo. The Bjorn Baker-trained stayer has faced two separate half-kilogram …
A return to firmer ground has propelled the well-bred colt Horologist to a decisive maiden victory at Warwick Farm, while his stablemate and race favourite, Quarterback, experienced a frustrating run. …
The VRC Oaks had not traditionally been a race on the radar for leading trainer Chris Waller. It was only last year that Waller finally presented his inaugural runner in …
The absence of the formidable Pride Of Jenni from the Group 1 race for mares on Victoria Derby Day will undoubtedly alter the complexion of the contest, making it less …
Hankee Alpha was transferred to the care of trainer Cindy Alderson with the specific objective of securing victory in the ‘Grey’s Race’ during the third day of the Melbourne Cup …
Trainer Grahame Begg is aiming to replicate a rapid ascent from maiden victory to Stakes race success for one of his promising fillies, mirroring his feat from the previous week. …
Gerald Ryan acknowledges the exceptional skill of rival trainer Peter Moody, even with the less conventional preparation Moody has employed for Sheza Alibi, the favourite for the Golden Eagle. Sheza …
The chances of seeing ‘black odds’ for the highly-rated mare Sheza Alibi in this Saturday’s $10 million Group One Golden Eagle appear to have diminished following her barrier draw of …
The mowers were already on the Flemington course proper, preparing it for the upcoming racing, just as the horses were returning to the mounting yard following the final event on …
Jockey Craig Williams has seized the chance to familiarise himself with his mount prior to the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. Williams took the opportunity for a spin …
Champion trainer Chris Waller has indicated there will be a twofold reason for delight if Soulcombe emerges victorious in the Bendigo Cup. A win, or even a top-three finish, in …
Jockey Jamie Melham has been unsuccessful in her attempt to have a careless riding suspension overturned, meaning she will miss the prestigious Derby Day meeting at Flemington this Saturday. Melham, …
Trainer Clinton McDonald had not originally intended for Conquer The World to jump from a maiden directly into the Carbine Club Stakes, but he remains confident in the gelding’s abilities. …
While Land Legend’s unexpected victory was the standout takeaway from The Might And Power for Ciaron Maher, it wasn’t the sole benefit derived from the Caulfield race. The defeat of …
The Victoria Derby marked a significant moment for Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young in establishing their Australian presence, but the 2500-metre Group 1 race has been a source of frustration …
While the focus might be on Victoria Derby Day, the sprint race for three-year-olds is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated contests of the Melbourne Spring Carnival. …
Everest-winning jockey Chad Schofield is set to partner Skyhook in the $10 million Golden Eagle, taking over from Kerrin McEvoy, who was unsuccessful in his appeal against a whip suspension. …
Declichy Boulevard achieved its fifth victory on the day’s program for acclaimed trainer Chris Waller, demonstrating a powerful finish to claim the $1 million Five Diamonds Prelude (1500m) at Royal …
