An eleventh-hour decision to pull Captivant out of the spelling paddock has proved to be a masterstroke after the colt delivered a first G1 win for his sire Capitalist in …

Tasmanian trainer Bill Ryan can start planning a Victorian Spring Carnival assault after Still A Star landed a stakes race win at Caulfield. Star Tasmanian mare Still A Star will …

Smart sprinter Splintex has earned a winter carnival berth after he returned to the winner’s list at Randwick. Splintex has posted a fitting win for owner and war veteran Geoff …

Hugh Bowman has shown no ill effects from a heavy fall in the first race to win the Frank Packer Plate on outsider Senor Toba. The Queensland Derby is firmly …

Tough as nails gelding Paths Of Glory has scored an overdue win, fighting tenaciously to stave off favourite Zaaki and claim the J R A Cup at Randwick. From an …

Chris Waller has a happy knack of finding the right three-year-old filly for the Group 1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville. He has produced Egg Tart and Toffee Tongue in recent …

Godolphin is chasing more black type success in Adelaide with Cloudy set to line up in the Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes. Godolphin is returning over the border into South Australia …

Trainer John Sargent is looking to the future for Favreau with the Listed VRC St Leger at Flemington a part of his education. Sydney three-year-old Favreau has been dispatched to Melbourne to …

Masked Crusader, the early favourite for Saturday’s All Aged Stakes, has been confirmed for a slot in The Everest. Hawkes Racing sprinter Masked Crusader has become the second horse to earn an Everest berth, joining Nature …

Veteran sprinter Dreamforce continues to race in great heart and returns to arguably his favourite track and distance in the All Aged Stakes. When Dreamforce lined up in the All Aged …

A smaller field in the Listed Anniversary Vase at Caulfield may be the recipe for Begood Toya Mother finding winning form again. Daniel Bowman does not want to undo all …

Team Hawkes are renowned for developing blueblooded colts for careers at stud and Hilal could be their next success story. The stakes will be high for well-bred colt Hilal when he chases …

Trainer John O’Shea will be out to cap a fruitful autumn with a strong team at Randwick. A horse who has been the backbone of John O’Shea ‘s autumn and …

Champion jockey William Pike likes what he sees from Marocchino and says there’s no reason why they can’t continue their successful association at Ascot on Saturday. William Pike holds a …

Despite the COVID restrictions in place during the first half of the financial year, Racing Victoria has announced record growth in turnover. Wagering on Victorian racing continues to grow and …

Co-trainer David Eustace has a lot of time for Through Irish Eyes who he says will relish the 2800m of the Listed VRC St Leger. Under a different set of …

Brisbane has been a happy hunting ground for Victorem and another winter carnival raid is on the cards if he performs on the final day of The Championships. Health issues …

Tommy Berry is aboard the favourites in both G1 races at Randwick but his most significant ride will be in the Highway Handicap. Five weeks ago, Tommy Berry caught up …

Jockey-of-the-moment Jamie Kah will have her first race ride for John O’Shea when she partners All Hallows’ Eve at Randwick. Renowned as a savvy judge of jockeys, John O’Shea will …

Tony Gollan has rated Good Soize the best chance he’s ever had to notch a Classic success ahead of her return in Saturday’s Listed Princess Stakes at Doomben. Good Soize …

Trainer Bjorn Baker will have weight of numbers on his side with three runners in the Champagne Stakes at Randwick. Eight years after Fuerza went within a whisker of winning …

The Candy Man again confirmed his dislike for being away from home with a last start flop in Victoria, but history says the punters should be wary of the big …

Victory in the H C Nitschke Stakes on the Morphettville Parks circuit before a break will set Annavisto up nicely ahead of a spring assault. In-form Victorian-trained filly Annavisto travels …

Chris Waller-trained gelding Yangtze Rapids broke through for his maiden win in fine style at Canterbury on Wednesday. The son of Frankel’s first win has eluded him in his first …

Star Of Manhattan has broken through for her maiden win at Bendigo in the style of a horse that has loads of ability. Henry Dwyer has been surprised by the …

Tasmanian galloper Still A Star is returning to Melbourne for another attempt at breaking through on the mainland. Still A Star contests the Listed Anniversary Vase (1400m) at Caulfield on …

Albany Racing Club will host ‘The Road to Jericho’ Western Australia qualifier this Monday 26 April where the winner will be guaranteed a start in the Jericho Cup at Warrnambool …

A trip north to the Brisbane Winter Carnival hinges on the performance of Riddle Me That in the Anniversary Vase at Caulfield. Mornington trainer Matt Laurie says the defeat of …

Queanbeyan-based trainer Neville Layt sadly passed away on Tuesday afternoon after a battle with illness. Layt, 76, passed away at Canberra Hospital on Tuesday afternoon with wife Barbara by his …

Constantinople will bid to set up his spring campaign when he steps out in the William Newton VC Handicap at Flemington. Lindsay Park held high hopes for Constantinople when he …