Most horses derive natural improvement from their first-up run, but the fitness benefits will be even more pronounced for Conscript when he steps out for his second campaign start at Randwick. …

A stronger than anticipated Stakes race in Sydney has led Wagga trainer Gary Colvin waiting a week to try his luck in Melbourne. Colvin had Another One down to contest the Listed Lord Mayors …

The horse John O’Shea hoped would be his winter carnival flagbearer is in the spelling paddock, but the top trainer still has some bullets to fire in Brisbane’s major races. …

Promising sprinter Katsu is likely to feature among acceptances at Sandown, but trainer Grahame Begg says the gelding may not be a starter. Katsu is among the 12 horses entered for …

Forbidden Love almost readjusted the record for the highest-priced lot in the history of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale when the glittering offering kicked off on the Gold Coast on …

He’s had 80 winners for the racing season, including 30 in town, and popular trainer Bjorn Baker will be looking to add to the win column as he travels far and …

Stephanie Bakranich, who will saddle up Playing Marika in Saturdays Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m), admits the mare’s recent form has taken her by surprise. Stephanie Bakranich pinpointed two races for …

Jockey Blake Shinn says a win in the Melbourne Jockeys’ Premiership will look good on his record, but at the same time it is not something he has put a lot of …

Joe Pride says it is now up to Think About It as the gelding is about to embark on his first assault at Group 1 level. Defeated once in eight starts, Think About …

A nomination to Hellbent topped the fundraiser for Dean Holland’s family, which preceded the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. Damon Gabbedy’s Belmont Bloodstock paid $40,000 …

Few will be looking on more anxiously than Annabel Neasham when the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale kicks off on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. The Sydney trainer doesn’t own Sunshine …

Ben Hayes will chase Group 1 success this weekend in Brisbane, but the Lindsay Park co-trainer can’t help but be excited by what will take place in Victoria this week. Stable …

There are two G1 races at Eagle Farm this Saturday plus many other features on a day which has three $1million contests. The main race of the 3yos over the …

Michael Kent Jnr knows there is just as much chance of A Case Of You drawing a wide barrier this weekend as there has been in each of his previous Australian runs, …

After a brace of competitive performances in stakes races, consistent sprinter Fox Fighter is set to drop back in grade in search of a confidence-building win. The gelding has managed a …

In form Melbourne jockey Blake Shinn has been booked for the ride on Rothfire in his upcoming Group 1 engagement. Rothfire is set to contest the Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday …

Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde has added another Australian Steeplechase trophy to expanding cabinet with Tolemac scoring an impressive win at Sandown. Sunday’s victory in the 3900m contest was Wilde’s fourth in the premier …

New kid on the block Campbell Rawiller showcased his skills as a jumps jockey with a double at Sandown over hurdles. After winning aboard the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Teofilo Star in the …

In a campaign that began with winning a midweek maiden at Canterbury in November, three-year-old filly Royal Merchant has run at least once in each month since, and has crowned the …

Daytona Bay’s frustrating campaign finally enjoyed a high point at Flemington on Saturday when the gelding won the $130,000 In Memory Of Dean Holland, which was one of the headline …

Enver Jusufovic’s connection with Flemington goes back to when he was a paperboy so it was fitting the revered track was the scene for his greatest moment in racing, which …

Annabel Neasham’s knack with imported stayers was again on show at Rosehill with Bois D’Argent getting the verdict in a thrilling three-way finish to the Listed Lord Mayor’s Cup. Previously with …

Huetor has capped a remarkable comeback from a life-threatening injury to land back-to-back wins in the Group 1 Doomben Cup as odds-on favourite Zaaki was beaten out of a place. The gelding …

David Browne has always felt Le Zebra would be worth of Group 1 appearances at some stage this year, but the raising of the bar might happen earlier than first thought after …

Hall Of Fame trainer Les Bridge looks to have another promising horse on his hands in Celestial Legend, who has a classic pedigree but enough raw ability to be winning races …

Trainer Henry Dwyer says wet tracks will determine the number of feature steeplechase races Riding High can run in and win. For that reason, Dwyer believes the Australian Steeplechase (3900m) at Sandown on Sunday …

In-form Melbourne-based jockey Michael Dee has been rewarded for his exceptional season with a short-term contract to ride in Hong Kong. Dee has been granted a licence to ride in the Asian mecca …

It is not only humans that have to deal with bad backs. Racehorses are susceptible to problem backs as trainer Enver Jusufovic knows only too well with his stable star Pinstriped who heads to …

Trainer Mike Moroney is banking on a course of dressage having the desired effect on Not An Option when he travels to Adelaide for The Goodwood. Not An Option will be going into Saturday’s Group …

Australian owners and trainers have been raiding the stocks of European stayers for years. While there has been mixed success with those horses on Australian shores, the European sprinters have largely gone untouched. …