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Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight, who had been preparing for a winter campaign in Brisbane, has been retired. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained import won a 1500m trial at …
Trainer Grahame Begg remains uncertain about King Zephyr’s ceiling as the promising horse takes a significant step into Stakes company at Flemington on Saturday. With five wins from six races, …
Age Of Kings may be struggling with his confidence, but trainer Chris Waller remains hopeful he can rediscover his European form, even if it doesn’t happen this weekend. The five-year-old, …
Chris Waller will rely on untapped filly Summer Flame to make her mark in the Denise’s Joy Stakes at Scone after top weight Amelita was ruled out due to a …
Juvenile filly Just A Journey is now being considered for a winter carnival campaign following her second consecutive win at Randwick’s Kensington track. Trained by Golden Slipper-winning Michael Freedman, Just …
Politely Dun is hoping to secure a spot in the Group 1 Queensland Derby with a strong performance at Flemington on Saturday. The horse was initially set to compete in …
Michael Freedman is starting to figure out what works for import Givemethebeatboys and is hopeful of a strong showing at Scone. The Group 1-placed horse, previously competing in Ireland, had …
Former French stayer Athabascan is set to return to Flemington, aiming for a spot in the Melbourne Cup this November. The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained horse will contest the …
Father-daughter training duo Richard and Chantelle Jolly are looking to expand their Melbourne presence with more boxes at Flemington. Since March, they’ve had six boxes at the iconic track and …
South Australian trainers Dan Clarken and Oopy Macgillivray have not ruled out The Map making another Melbourne Cup bid. The Map’s victory in the Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m) at Flemington …
Trainer Tony McEvoy admits that gelding Group One winner Veight was a tough call but believes it will pay off as the horse prepares for major Queensland events. The George …
Just Too Fly has finally shed his maiden status with a strong victory in the Group 3 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday. After finishing runner-up in …
John O’Shea and Tom Charlton are set for a busy weekend, with a strong squad targeting both the Scone carnival and Brisbane’s Group 1 action. Strait Acer will carry the …
Bankers Choice is targeting another spring major after securing a ballot exemption for the Caulfield Cup with a win in the Mornington Cup (2400m). The seven-year-old Mongolian Khan gelding is …
It’s been almost 18 months since Rothfire’s last win, but trainer Robert Heathcote is confident the seven-year-old gelding still has plenty to offer. Rothfire will return to Group 1 racing …
West Star continues to impress as a rising star in racing. The three-year-old proved his worth in the Northam Stakes (1300m), where he was the best backed runner and delivered …
Former Singapore trainer Dan Meagher had hoped to debut Lim’s Kosciuszko at The Goodwood in Adelaide. However, the horse will instead begin his Australian campaign in the Listed Straight Six …
Antino proved Tony Gollan’s belief in his stable star’s ability to compete beyond a mile with a brilliant win in the Hollindale Stakes on the Gold Coast. Last year’s runaway …
The Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford was the most competitive race of the day, with just half a length separating the first five horses. Former Godolphin gelding Barber ($8) …
Reserve Bank has turned his trainers’ patience into reward, claiming victory in The Goodwood at Morphettville and cementing his status as a valuable stud prospect. The son of Capitalist gave …
Lindsay Park is strengthening its Queensland Carnival team, with two of its three Caulfield winners now set to head north for major races. The Ben, Will, and JD Hayes-trained stable …
Jockey Ashley Morgan’s breakout year continues to gather momentum, with the Welsh-born rider claiming the $500,000 The Coast at Gosford, adding to his growing list of feature race wins. Morgan, …
Katherine Coleman is not yet ready to forget the pain of the Mornington Guineas, but Mary Eliza’s performance at Caulfield on Saturday helped ease the sting. The Waikato Stud-bred filly …
Les Vampires has secured a spot in the $3 million Big Dance on Melbourne Cup Day, thanks to a dominant win in the Gosford Gold Cup. Co-trainer Adrian Bott confirmed …
Hidden Achievement could be heading to Brisbane’s winter carnival after improving on his debut runner-up finish with a strong victory at Gosford. The $675,000 yearling was impressive in the Ortus …
After changing course and electing to bypass an interstate trip to Adelaide, Bunbury trainer Michael Lane has confidently set his sights on staying home and winning the Group 3 Tabtouch …
A lengthy gap between runs could pave the way for First Encounter to make his presence felt on his return to racing at Ascot tomorrow, according to Peters Investment’s Liam …
Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are considering a trip north for a rich two-year-old race with Prince Tycoon. But first the colt has to make a winning debut …
The travelling days look as though they are over for the Ciaron Maher-trained Chaterhouse. The imported galloper makes his return in the Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield …
