Pakenham trainer Peter Gelagotis could have stayed close to home this weekend, but instead he’s packing the truck for a trip to Adelaide with two runners he hopes can turn …

A tough barrier draw in Sydney and the lure of a $300,000 purse have prompted Kris Lees to send Tasoraay north for The Gateway (1400m) at Eagle Farm. After drawing …

Richard Litt is welcoming the predicted Sydney rain as he prepares Barber and Romeo’s Choice for the Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Litt says both horses handle soft ground, but …

Robbie Griffiths is already eyeing a return to Perth next year for The Quokka after watching Rey Magnerio flourish in the warmer climate. But first comes Saturday’s Group 3 The …

More than two-and-a-half years on, everything has finally fallen into place for Tommy Berry to ride Territory Express, a horse part-owned by his mother, Julie. The talented but unpredictable gelding …

Bjorn Baker is confident Paradoxium can follow the path of Unencumbered and O’Ole after the colt’s commanding win in the Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Classic. Both Unencumbered (2013) and O’Ole …

A looming deluge in Sydney is set to force trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton to divert two mares to Brisbane in search of firmer footing. Up to 60 millimetres …

The International Jockeys’ Challenge signals the true beginning of Hong Kong International Races week, and trainer Caspar Fownes looks well placed to strike early. Across the four-race series, jockeys compete …

Mr consistency Zou Sensation is chasing two major milestones in The Supernova at Pakenham. A victory in Saturday’s Southside Racing slot race would take him past $1 million in career …

The Ciaron Maher team is hoping to recapture past glory with Smokin’ Romans in the Pakenham Cup. The nine-year-old is one of three runners the stable will produce for Saturday’s …

There is little more David Hayes can add about Ka Ying Rising, so he is instead pointing to the market, where the star sprinter could start as short as $1.05 …

Already needing to set a modern weight-carrying benchmark to win the $2 million The Ingham, favourite Gringotts will now have to overcome the outside alley. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding has …

Trainer Declan Maher concedes the wide gate is far from ideal, but he believes Tajawal is well placed to give his Queensland stable an important win at Ipswich on Wednesday. …

Jason Collett is chasing a repeat of last year’s success at Wyong when he partners Paradoxium in the $200,000 Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1100m). He won the race aboard …

The Lindsay Park trio of Ben, Will and JD Hayes scored a quinella in last year’s inaugural The Supernova, and they are out to repeat the feat on Saturday. Here …

Black Run arrived in spring without an Australian win, but three straight victories have encouraged Annabel and Rob Archibald to lift their sights. The gelding is among 22 entries for …

Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr weren’t certain Sabaj should continue beyond the Cranbourne Cup, but they’re now pleased they pressed on. The in-form miler will line up in Saturday’s …

Jordan Childs made a rare non-carnival trip to Sydney and was rewarded with a winning double at Rosehill on Sunday. The Melbourne jockey produced victories aboard Plaintiff in the Asahi …

Patience is proving crucial for trainer Annabel Archibald as promising colt Mortal Halo builds towards a Magic Millions target next month. Once wayward as a juvenile, the Better Than Ready …

Up-and-coming sprinter Taken is set for his toughest test yet when he lines up in The Supernova at Pakenham on Saturday. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding will …

Dan O’Sullivan and Berkeley Square snapped up the local headlines twelve months ago and horse and trainer were once again to the fore taking out the Ballarat Cup for the …

An emotional Shae Dinunzio welcomed back Shystar the winner of a rich restricted race at Ballarat having learned earlier in the day of the passing of his first boss. Dinunzio started his career in racing under the …

Having delivered an early milestone for Godolphin’s revamped operation, Bjorn Baker is hoping to keep the momentum rolling into the summer. Baker provided Godolphin with its first Group winner under …

Adelaide trainer Stuart Gower has elected to dodge the Ballarat Cup, instead placing emerging stayer Darknconfidential in a softer race over the same distance on Saturday. Darknconfidential was dual-nominated but …

Buying tried horses at the right price has become central to Mark Minervini’s operation, and the Newcastle trainer is optimistic Hanau could be the next to pay dividends. Minervini has …

Trainer Michael Hickmott is hopeful new stable recruit Promises Kept can give his owners plenty to enjoy over the coming weeks. The gelding travels from South Australia for Saturday’s Listed …

Jockey Michael Dee is set for a rare Perth appearance as he hunts another Group 1 victory aboard Apulia in Saturday’s Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot. It will be his …

Trainer David Pfieffer is keeping his expectations measured as unpredictable sprinter Whinchat resumes in Sunday’s TAB Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill. The six-year-old hasn’t raced since finishing unplaced in the Winter …

Dan Morton is chasing a breakthrough Group 1 victory on home soil and will launch a three-pronged attack on Saturday’s Northerly Stakes at Ascot. Morton saddles unbeaten star King Of …

Lubrication’s dynamic first-up run has set the stage for another standout campaign as he heads into Saturday’s Group Three George Moore Stakes at Doomben. The gelding enjoyed a breakthrough earlier …