Phanta scaled a career high at Belmont two weeks ago and co-trainer Michael Gangemi is warming to the idea of him winning his second consecutive Listed race on the weekend. …

Trainer Clayton Douglas concedes Title Fighter will face a far bigger challenge when he returns to Moonee Valley for his second race start. Title Fighter outsped his rivals to land the prize on debut at …

Import Chorlton Lane left co-trainer Ciaron Maher and jockey Jason Collett scratching their heads after his second-up performance, but both are optimistic the former UK galloper can rebound at Rosehill. After posting a …

A brace of strong barrier trial performances has swayed connections of Blue Diamond Preview winner The Instructor to test the Sydney waters, starting in the Listed The Rosebud. The Instructor …

Jamie Kah has answered a call from Annabel Neasham to make the trip to Sydney to test Zaaki in an important barrier trial as the star galloper continues his build-up to the spring. …

Lindsay Park will learn more about imported galloper Sissoko after he makes his Australian debut at Moonee Valley. A veteran of three starts in Ireland, Sissoko was purchased for a future career in Hong …

As far as trainer Stephanie Bakranich is concerned, her stable pin-up Nerodio has been bereft of any. She firmly believes if one horse deserves a change of fortune this preparation it’s Nerodio. …

Two of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s lightly raced spring hopefuls were put through their paces in an exhibition gallop at Sandown. What You Need was paired with Ouroboros in a gallop over 800m …

Former top Brisbane jockey Ryan Maloney is off the mark in Sydney, combining with Annabel Neasham to guide Secaution to a midweek victory at Warwick Farm. Having dipped his toe in the water …

Following the retirement of Group One winner and stable star Icebath, trainer Brad Widdup is relying on a strategy of youth as he bids to unearth his next carnival player. A …

Jockey Ethan Brown has ridden a winner at his first meeting back since a sickening fall at Flemington that left the rider with a host of internal injuries. Brown scored aboard the Ciaron …

Akicita will be given the chance to prove himself worthy of a shot at the Caulfield Guineas after kicking off his career with a brilliant win at Pakenham on Tuesday. The …

Trainer Grahame Begg was delighted with how his two Cups contenders came through there trials at Cranbourne in preparation for their spring returns. Lunar Flare and Nonconformist both trialled over 1000m on Monday, on …

If things had gone to plan for Wolfy on debut at Caulfield, the colt would be enjoying a short break ahead of preparing for a big spring target. Instead, the Nick Ryan-trained three-year-old …

Angela Davies will saddle up progressive sprinting four-year-old Our Kobison and has the added bonus of James Mcdonald onboard as she looks for her next banner horse. Davies, who has already notched up …

International representation is expected for the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate after the closing of nominations for the two Group 1 races. A total of 175 horses, 24 from overseas, …

Not for the first time, Uncle Bryn trialled at Cranbourne on the first Monday in August, but the approach to this year’s PB Lawrence Stakes resumption has been different to …

Some really interesting new season 3yos will feature in the Listed The Rosebud (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Cigar Flick ($3.50 unibet) has clearly been targeted to be up and …

Precisely where Without A Fight’s spring path will lead is not yet known, but the highly-rated import took the first step on it at Cranbourne on Monday. The Anthony and …

Apprentice Luke Campbell has been transported to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital following a race fall at Sandown. Campbell was aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Naval Academy in the Ladbrokes Odds Surge Handicap (1200m) …

Zac Lloyd is the first to admit the challenge of competing against the senior riders in Sydney without a claim will necessitate he rises to another level again. But he is …

Michael Hawkes isn’t one to dish out undue praise for a jockey, but even he was full of compliments for newly minted senior rider Tyler Schiller after his winning effort on Petulant at …

A fatal injury to Group 1 placegetter Big Parade has marred the Missile Stakes, which has been taken out by rising sprint star I Am Me. Racing at the flanks of …

Bold Mac doesn’t have the star power of many of his high-profile stablemates, but trainer Chris Waller says he is an important bread-and-butter horse for the team. The former New Zealander notched …

Whether it happens this year or the next, co-trainer Natalie Young believes Shaiyhar is capable of taking on the $8.4 million Lexus Melbourne Cup after notching a second victory at Flemington. Imported …

A liking for the Flemington straight is a strong bow for any horse to have and It’sourtime’s continued favour for the ‘straight six’ as the six-year-old showed in winning the …

As a four-time winning trainer at the highest level, Pat Carey is no stranger to top line success but a midwinter Benchmark 84 event at Flemington has delivered a special moment …

Improving sprinter Deepour will be in unchartered waters in the Missile Stakes when he not only takes on Group company for the first time but does so on a seven-day back-up. …

Ultra-consistent It’Sourtime will get the chance to add to his record when heads to the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. While It’sourtime may only have registered four wins from his 20 starts, …

The progress Berkeley Square made during his spring campaign 12 months ago triggered a thought bubble in trainer Jason Warren’s head. The Warren-trained Gawnski is set to follow a similar campaign to the one Berkeley Square did …