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Jockey in red silks riding a bay racehorse with saddlecloth number 7, sprinting past flower barriers on a racetrack backdrop.

Lindsay Park is anticipating a strong performance from Beast Mode in the Carlyon Stakes at Sandown, largely due to the favourable weight he will carry. Ideally, Beast Mode would be …

Jockey in blue silks on a brown racehorse wearing number 3, sprinting on a turf track with sponsor banners in the background.

Green Spaces, the victor of the Derby, is not anticipated to challenge top contenders like Autumn Glow in the upcoming Winx Stakes. Nevertheless, the race serves as a vital stepping …

Group of thoroughbred horses race at full speed on a sunny turf track, jockeys in colorful silks leaning forward close behind the leading horse with number 12 saddle cloth visible.

Melbourne Cup winning trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. The training partners have endured a tough 12 months with …

Golden trophy planted in grass at Caulfield Racecourse, with Carlton Draught banners in the background under a blue sky safety backdrop example?

The Melbourne Racing Club has documented 124 nominations for its premier event, the Caulfield Cup. This Group 1 handicap, now boasting a $6 million prize pool, is scheduled to be …

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Precise Star has quickly become a valuable addition to Tony Gollan’s stable, securing two victories from as many starts since being acquired by Queensland interests and moved to the trainer. …

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Trainer Tom Dabernig anticipates Cavalry Girl will compete in the Carlyon Stakes, as a stepping stone towards a Group 1 attempt at Sandown. The Group 3 Carlyon Stakes (1000m) is …

Jockey in blue silks riding a dark brown horse with number 3 on a racecourse fence backdrop.

Trainer Tony Gollan is reuniting a successful partnership at Randwick for the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes this Saturday, with jockey James McDonald set to ride Pembrey once more. Despite …

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Unit Five, a prominent three-year-old in Ciaron Maher’s stable, is slated to make his racing comeback at Sandown this Saturday. Despite a tenth-place finish in the Group 1 Blue Diamond …

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For only the third time in nearly a century, the Grand National Hurdle and Grand National Steeplechase double has been completed, with the Shane Jackson-trained Andy Win striding to a …

Jockey in a yellow-and-black checkered silks rides a dark brown horse with the number 8 during a turf race on a green track, with advertising banners in the background.

Champion trainer Chris Waller is yet to finalise the exact number of runners that will accompany star mare Autumn Glow in the upcoming Group One Winx Stakes, but he is …

Jockey in blue silks and red helmet riding a chestnut horse during a race, green saddlecloth visible on the hindquarters.

Age has certainly been a benefit for Shadhavar, who secured another Stakes race win with a tenacious performance in the Listed Regal Roller Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Following …

Jockey in green-and-white silks riding a brown horse mid-air over a hurdle at Rosehill Gardens racetrack.

Althoff, despite having more recognised stablemates in Chris Waller’s stable, seized his moment at Rosehill thanks to a masterful Zac Lloyd ride, outshining Group 1 performer Attica. Ridden patiently in …

Jockeys in pink, white, and green silks ride sprinting racehorses on a grass turf track near a black wall with Caulfield signage in the background.

Bob Peters, making a rare trip from Western Australia, witnessed Cosmic Crusader secure his perfect Melbourne racing record in the P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield. Now under the care …

Jockey in yellow and black rides a dark brown horse with green saddle cloth #7, leading a close race on a track.

Following the swift Blue Door into the home straight, the two fillies pulled clear for a thrilling contest in the final 200 metres. However, it was the Gerald Ryan and …

Jockey in white silks on a brown racehorse racing along the turf at Caulfield Racecourse with large signage in the background.

The Tony and Calvin McEvoy stable possesses numerous avenues with the promising filly Natural Fling, who secured a dominant first-up triumph at Caulfield. The father-and-son training partnership might contemplate a …

Two racehorses gallop on a grass track; the lead horse (#10) is ridden by a jockey in green-and-white silks, with a red-sleeved rival close behind.

At Rosehill on Saturday, the formidable partnership of trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald found themselves on opposing sides, a situation trainer Waller expertly capitalised on. With Eagle Express …

Jockeys and racehorses sprinting on a grassy track during a crowded race, with riders leaning forward as they race side by side.

Trainer Michael Freedman was still grappling with the stewards’ decision regarding Transcend’s disqualification when Polyglot secured victory in the subsequent race, the Proven Thoroughbreds Handicap (1100m) at Rosehill Gardens on …

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The Lindsay Park training operation, managed by Ben, Will, and J D Hayes, saw their confidence in Hard Kick rewarded when the three-year-old gelding rediscovered winning form at Caulfield. After …

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Trainer Brad Widdup, often on the wrong side of close finishes, has secured a rare win in the stewards’ room with his improving mare, Mind Ya Bizz. The four-year-old mare …

A jockey in maroon silks riding a brown racehorse mid-gallop on a turf track, number 11 on the saddle blanket.

The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained galloper Yellow Jersey finished ahead of Mr Brightside in a specially arranged trial at Caulfield Heath on the eve of Saturday’s Caulfield meeting. The French-bred …

Leading brown horse wearing blue saddlecloth #3 with a yellow-silks rider pauses mid-gallop on a grassy turf, chasing rival racers behind.

Despite a narrow victory and a somewhat scrambling performance that tested the nerves of those who backed him at short odds, Steel Will demonstrated resilience to secure a win at …

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Trainer Chris Waller, possessing a substantial roster of promising three-year-olds, has opted to divide his equine talent between Melbourne and Sydney. While Hidrix, Central Europe, and Striking Alibi will represent …

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Trainer Aaron Bain acknowledges that recouping the purchase price for Officiate is still a work in progress, but he is optimistic that the Stakes-placed gelding will ultimately be a profitable …

Two jockeys on racing horses sprint along the turf track with Caulfield racecourse signage in the background.

Trainer Enver Jusufovic has navigated a challenging path with the Group 1 winner Pinstriped throughout the gelding’s career. Pinstriped has been diagnosed with kissing-spine, a condition requiring careful management. Currently, …

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Chris Waller’s ambition to secure an early victory in Sydney’s premier three-year-old contests may hinge on the colt Central Europe, as his two other contenders for The Rosebud are uncertain …

Jockey in striped silks rides a brown racehorse sprinting along the track under a blue finish-arch signainled course

Romeo’s Choice has been performing admirably throughout the winter, prompting trainer Richard Litt to extend his campaign while the gelding is race-fit and in good form. The seven-year-old, a dual …

Horse and jockey race at Royal Randwick; jockey in black and red silks rides a brown horse with green saddlecloth, number 2, near floral fences.

It feels like only yesterday that Away Game was competing in sprint races across Australia’s eastern seaboard. Away Game secured the 2020 Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast …

Jockey in red sleeves and pink helmet riding a brown racehorse (number 1) on a grassy race track, with Royal Randwick signage in the background.

Trainer Brian Gentle is unfazed by the decision to shorten Coincide’s race distance from 1100 metres to 800 metres, aiming for consecutive victories. The gelding, previously under the care of …

Jockey in green-and-white silks rides a dark brown racehorse at Caulfield Racecourse during a race in progress.

A group of seven horses aiming for spring success will participate in a trial at Caulfield Heath before racing commences at the Caulfield track. The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has …

Jockey in teal and plaid shirt riding a brown racehorse jumping over a hurdle, number 10 cloth visible, on a bright green track with blue advertising in the background.

Sydney trainer Michael Freedman has sent Satin Summer south to Victoria with the intention of targeting the upcoming sprint races for three-year-old fillies. Satin Summer is set to commence Freedman’s …