Young Cranbourne trainer Alex Rae has had his patience tested as he eagerly awaited the return of Lofty Arch to the racetrack this autumn. After just three starts, the three-year-old …

Mark Zahra is renowned for his success in Group 1 races, but he will need to produce something special when he rides Ostraka in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield …

Dual-purpose performers Burdett Road and Palladium have set their sights on the 2025 Melbourne Cup, according to trainers James Owen and Nicky Henderson. Owen revealed that Burdett Road will target …

Linebacker will return to Rosehill for the Hobartville Stakes, where he claimed his biggest win to date. Although Linebacker was defeated by Public Attention first-up, co-trainer John O’Shea believes he …

Trainer John McArdle has little to remember from the 2012 Debutant Stakes, but this Saturday, he will be hoping to make new memories with a filly from that race’s winning …

Australia’s leading trainer, Ciaron Maher, will aim for a breakthrough win in the prestigious Blue Diamond Stakes on Saturday, fielding three fillies for the Group 1 race at Caulfield. Maher …

Trainer Dan Morton wasn’t thrilled with Super Smink’s seventh-place finish in the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield two weeks ago. Hoping for a strong showing from his …

Do I Feel Lucky’s thrilling victory at Pinjarra on Saturday has sparked hopes of a win in Perth’s premier juvenile race, the Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot. Ridden by the …

Indianna Weinert’s training career reached new heights with Smooth Chino’s impressive victory in the Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m), her greatest day in racing. The son of Maschino, ridden …

The Ciaron Maher stable is optimistic Estriella can make a statement at the highest level, starting with Saturday’s $750,000 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield. Estriella, a daughter of I Am Invincible, …

James McDonald won’t be racing in Saturday’s Silver Slipper Stakes, but he’s eager to stay connected with the action. McDonald’s star colt, Wodeton, trained by Chris Waller, is eyeing the …

Lindsay Park has decided not to run Shining Smile in this Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes, opting instead to focus on Tycoon Star and Miss Celine as its two representatives in …

Trainer Enver Jusufovic is optimistic about Pinstriped’s upcoming run in the Futurity Stakes, despite a disappointing first-up effort in the Group 1 C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield on February …

Trainer John Thompson is eager for Bel Merci, the Gimcrack Stakes winner, to gain more race experience at Rosehill before aiming for the Golden Slipper. The exciting filly is set …

The Tony and Calvin McEvoy stable has a deep affection for Bossy Nic, who relished the Flemington straight and soft ground to take out the Flemington Long Lunch (1200m). A …

Smokin’ Princess has maintained her perfect 2025 record, securing victory in the All-Star Mile Owner Ambassador Trophy (1600m). Despite the rainstorm early in the meeting, which downgraded the track from …

Wrote To Arataki claimed her first victory in nearly 18 months, taking out the Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m). The Matthew Williams-trained mare struggled during her spring campaign last …

The spotlight was on Cox Plate winner Via Sistina and the rising star Ceolwulf, but it was the seasoned Fangirl who emerged victorious in the Group Two Apollo Stakes at …

Lady Shenandoah has set the stage for a thrilling clash with unbeaten stablemate Autumn Glow after her impressive victory in the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. Her 1-1/4 length win …

The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning was expected to be a showdown between the three-year-old colts, but it turned into a surprise all-girls finish. Switzerland, trained by Chris Waller, was …

Sepals’ potential Group 1 success in Australia comes after a failed vet test when he was sold to Hong Kong, keeping him in Cliff Brown’s care at Mornington. The gelding’s …

Magic Time defied a less-than-ideal start to claim victory in the Expressway Stakes at Randwick, showcasing her explosive turn of foot. The mare was slow to begin, finding herself towards …

Wyong trainer Allan Kehoe was so elated with Shaggy’s win in the Listed Pierro Plate at Randwick that he nearly stripped off to celebrate. “I could have done a nude …

The Lindsay Park team and Anthony and Sam Freedman’s stable shared honours in the Listed Talindert Stakes (1100m), with both stables now eyeing Victoria’s richest two-year-old race at Caulfield next …

Ciaron Maher’s stable remains in contention for Australian Guineas

Feroce will always hold a special place in Dominic Sutton’s heart, having delivered the young trainer his first win in a maiden at Pakenham last March. The three-year-old also gave …

Trainer Jason Warren is eager to make a strong debut from his new Flemington stable as Benedetta prepares for the Black Caviar Lightning. Warren recently took over 18 boxes at …

A year after Stefi Magnetica impressed with a fourth-place finish in the Light Fingers Stakes, trainer Bjorn Baker is hoping to discover another rising star in the same race. Dance …

Trainer Michael Freedman admits he’s uncertain about how Givemethebeatboys will perform when the former European sprinter makes his Australian debut in the Expressway Stakes at Randwick. While European imports are …

Trainer Michael Hickmott aims to further enhance Fancify’s impressive record as she lines up in the Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday. Fancify has won seven …