Trainer Andrew Noblet is hoping a winning combination will come to the fore for a breakthrough Saturday victory at Flemington. Jockey Patrick Moloney and Witchfulthinking team up in the VRC Member Ben …

David Payne is well aware it has been more than a year since Costello last raced over his pet distance but he is hoping the horse can make the wait …

Nailing the delicate balance of maintaining a horse’s fitness while keeping them mentally fresh can require pinpoint accuracy and trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping he has got the mix right with …

Winter Cup favourite Parry Sound might be the headline act for trainer Bjorn Baker but two horses resuming at Rosehill could emerge as surprise packets for the stable. Baker is in …

Queensland Oaks favourite Bargain is going to be a tougher nut for rivals to crack on the bigger track at Eagle Farm this weekend according to trainer Mark Newnham. The …

New Zealand Oaks runner-up Charms Star could be the big improver in Saturday’s Queensland Oaks as she continues to thrive in her new surrounds of Queensland. Charms Star had her …

An idea originally hatched as a “loose plan” can come full circle for Edward Cummings when Duais runs for Group 1 glory in Saturday’s Queensland Oaks. Cummings indicated Duais would have been in …

After a series of minor placings, Parry Sound gets an ideal chance to return to the winner’s list in the Winter Cup. Bjorn Baker is always happy to look out …

By any measure, Dan Morton has enjoyed a successful three-year-old season. His Ascot summer carnival hit a peak with Kissonallforcheeks, Snickerdoodledandy and Kallaroo. Kissonallforcheeks took out the Lee Steere Classic …

Trainer James Cummings is upbeat about the chances of Varda in the Group 2 Moreton Cup at Eagle Farm. After sticking to short-course sprints for more than two years, Godolphin …

Michael Freedman has confirmed BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes winner Tiger Of Malay has come through the race in great order and remains on target for the Group 1 J J …

The Victorian Jockeys Association will show their support for equine welfare by carrying Racing Victoria’s Off The Track logo on their breeches. RV and the VJA announced a three-year sponsorship deal which …

After a debut second at Geelong, Sistine Explorer makes her way to Flemington for her second start. Andrew Noblet is banking on race experience being vital when Sistine Explorer makes her city …

A return to two-year-old racing and the addition of blinkers could be the key to Sinba rebounding at Rosehill. Gerald Ryan believes promising juvenile Sinba was on a hiding to nothing when …

Improving filly Rebel Rama will produce one of the feelgood stories of the Brisbane winter carnival if she can upset her higher-profile rivals in the Queensland Oaks. Prepared by Marc Conners, …

In form Brenlyn’s Trooper is set for his Flemington debut after successive wins at Albury. Wodonga trainer Sylvia Thompson is using a straight race at Flemington on Saturday as a test …

Former UK galloper Mark Of The Man will be having his third Australian start at Flemington. Warrnambool-based Aaron Purcell is hoping the handicapper is correct with his assessment of Flemington runner …

Chris and Michael Gangemi can’t wait for Saturday’s Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at Belmont. The co-trainers saddle up Written Matter who tests his credentials in black-type for the first time. The lightly-raced …

Annabel Neasham could have another rising star in her stable as Verne cruised to victory in the Too Darn Hot @ Darley Handicap (1100m) at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The …

Trainer Grahame Begg expects a good winter campaign from Scantoon after scoring a narrow all-the-way win at Sandown. Racing second-up from a spell, Scantoon crossed from a wide barrier to take out the Ladbrokes Same …

Edward Cummings is full steam ahead toward the Queensland Oaks with Duais on Saturday, but another filly closer to home will have his full attention earlier in the day. Three-year-old …

Former Victoria Derby winner Tarzino has landed his first win as a sire with the win of Jungle Magnate at Sandown. Jungle Magnate has provided his dual Group 1 winning sire Tarzino with …

Declares War is known for his fighting qualities which he will need to raise it to another level if he is to be successful again at Flemington. The Matt Cumani-trained galloper …

Chris Calthorpe is not going to let the prospects of a firm Eagle Farm track dent his hopes of a second Group 1 victory with Media Award. A last start winner …

The thrill of race riding and the exhilaration of winning can be intoxicating for a jockey. Conversely battles with injuries, form and opportunities can be exasperating. Unfortunately for Kayla Cross her …

Jenny Graham may have another star on her hands as Nicci Trix aims to book her spot in The Kosciuszko with a win in the TAB Highway (1100m) on Saturday. …

The uncertainty over the availability of Melbourne-based riders for the Stradbroke Handicap has led to Craig Williams being booked for Tofane in the Group 1 race at Eagle Farm. With the Queensland border …

The Mike Moroney-trained Bermadez will attempt to keep his unbeaten record intact when he runs for the third time at Sandown. After wins at Geelong and Pakenham, Bermadez contests the Ladbrokes Same Race Multi …

Rookie Rockhampton teenage apprentice jockey Tahlia Fenlon certainly isn’t an advocate of doing things by half measures. That was apparent at the Gladstone Turf Club races last Saturday, when the …

John Allen has become the latest jockey to pick up the ride on Media Award in the Queensland Oaks. It did not take a lot to convince jockey John Allen to …