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The handicap conditions for a number of winter series races at Flemington have been changed to cater for higher quality horses. With travel restrictions in place and a reduced number …
Grahame Begg has done his job to prepare Beauty Bolt for the Australasian Oaks, the rest is now up to the filly. Beauty Bolt left Begg’s Caulfield stable on Thursday …
A winter carnival assault in Brisbane remains on the agenda for Gosford Guineas winner Hightail as his trainers look to raise the bar. The three-year-old resumes in the Quincy Seltzer …
Caulfield trainer Mick Price says Teleplay has the right track conditions to give her an edge in the Group One Sangster Stakes at Morphettville. The Morphettville track was rated in …
The all-jumps program to open an abbreviated Warrnambool carnival has attracted strong nominations in six races. The May three-day carnival has been shortened this year because of COVID-19 restrictions and …
The Golden Slipper came too soon for Wild Ruler but the youngster is set to get his chance in Group One company sooner rather than later. Trained by Peter and …
Trainer Colin Little has always felt Vegas Knight had the potential to win a Derby in Australia. But the chances of Vegas Knight contesting a Derby hinge on his performance …
Phillip Stokes will be watching from interstate when Selica strives to give the trainer his third win in the Group One Australasian Oaks at Morphettville. Stokes has long operated an …
Australia’s top sprinter Nature Strip has secured his spot in The Everest and will run for the TAB which has posted him $4 favourite. The four-time Group One winner is …
A change of tactics brought about by the disappointment of defeat has led to Street Icon lining up for a Group One assignment in Adelaide. Trainer Kevin Corstens was left …
Dual Group One winner Castelvecchio will not race as a four-year-old with Arrowfield announcing he will join the stallion roster later this year. Arrowfield boss John Messara says the decision …
Off the scene since finishing second to the talented Rubisaki at Flemington last season, three-year-old The Astrologist is poised to make his return to competition at Sandown. The Astrologist did …
Russian Camelot will have a jump-out at Flemington after missing an important lead-up race to the South Australian Derby. The Danny O’Brien-trained three-year-old is down to trial over 800m at …
The frustration of self-isolation will be worth it for Zac Spain if he can break through for a maiden Group One win in Adelaide. Coronavirus protocols in South Australia require …
Sending a horse on their first interstate assignment without any of its regular handlers can be an unsettling experience. Not just for the horse but also the trainer and strapper. …
Connections of Blue Diamond winner Lyre are hoping the addition of blinkers will help the three-year-old return to the winner’s list for the first time in more than a year …
Caloundra two-year-old Thunder Mania confirmed he is a genuine Group One JJ Atkins horse with a last-to-first Sunshine Coast win. Carrying top weight of 59kg, Thunder Mania ($1.90) dawdled out …
Apprentice Matthew Cartwright has guided Mockery to victory at Sandown in his first race ride on a metropolitan track. Cartwright began his racing career six months ago and rode his …
Connections of Ancestry are sticking with a winning combination despite the in-form three-year-old being lumped with a big weight for his attempt at a fourth consecutive victory. The Phillip Stokes-trained …
Giant gelding Fighting Teo can confirm his claims to being Queensland’s best hope of ending a southern domination of the state’s staying contests when he races at the Gold Coast. …
There will be additional chances in coming weeks for horses to gain a start in the Stradbroke Handicap, one of two Group One races in the revamped Brisbane winter carnival. …
Top jockey Robbie Fradd returns to riding after two weeks of self-isolation with a strong book of rides on Friday. Fradd has not ridden since scoring a double at the …
Trainer Dan O’Sullivan had some anxious moments before learning his filly Affair To Remember had scraped into the field for the Group One Australasian Oaks. Affair To Remember was among …
New Zealand Bloodstock’s air freight division has successfully undertaken a test flight from Auckland to Sydney with a small group of horses. With new regulations and plans in place for …
South Australia’s best races have special significance on more than one level for jockey Dean Holland. After starting his riding career in Adelaide, Holland has forged a successful career in …
Warrnambool trainer Matthew Williams has big spring plans for Harbour Views but first the lightly raced import needs to get his rating up to warrant those lofty targets. Williams had …
Star sprinting mare Sunlight has drawn a wide barrier in a capacity field of 16 plus two emergencies for the Group One Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville. A three-time Group …
High profile Melbourne jockey Ben Melham faces charges relating to bets totalling thousands of dollars made through his partner’s account. Racing Victoria stewards on Monday issued seven charges against Melham …
A changing of the guard in Australia’s sprinting ranks has trainer Joe Pride dreaming of an Everest berth for Group One-placed mare Fasika. Several of the horses who have dominated …
Progressive sprinter Tambo’s Mate has confirmed a winter stakes race campaign after a strong performance at the Sunshine Coast. Tambo’s Mate resumed from a successful summer campaign when fourth in …