The Makybe Diva Stakes which will be run at Flemington on Saturday has over the years thrown up a surprise winner. Since being afforded Group 1 status in 2013, there …

The Exford Plate may not hold the Group status of some other races on Saturday’s program at Flemington, but it is a race that could shape the programs of several three-year-olds. One of those …

A desire to have first-up winner Matcha Latte peaking for the Spring Champion Stakes in October has shaped preparations for his more immediate assignment. The three-year-old put himself in contention …

After setting Nerodio for the Black Heart Bart Stakes (1200m) at Belmont, trainer Stephanie Bakranich has designed an alternative program for the seven-year-old. Bakranich is determined to test Nerodio in Ascot feature …

Lindsay Park trainers Ben and JD Hayes are yet to commit to a start in a spring feature for Mr Brightside after first declarations closed for Melbourne’s three biggest races of the carnival. …

Ayrton is ready to resume his eventful career after safely negotiating a Cranbourne trial on Monday morning. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding took part in a 990-metre workout …

The man who will inherit one of the most prestigious jobs in horse racing has been confirmed with Racing Victoria on Monday announcing who will allocate the Melbourne Cup weights …

The next chapter in Black Caviar’s career as a broodmare will unfold on Tuesday with the second-most-recent foal out of the former champion sprinter to debut at Moe. I Am …

The chance to dodge Sydney’s big gun sprinters and test the waters in Melbourne will be enough to lure Mark Newnham south with improving gelding Big Parade. The Group 1 …

Victory in the Group 1 Kings Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in June capped a 2021/2022 season where Nature Strip took his tally of wins at the highest level to …

The Group 1 Thousand Guineas could be on the agenda for Troach after the Godolphin filly scored a comfortable win at Moonee Valley. The victory in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes (1200m) on Saturday …

The Melbourne Cup is the mission for Knights Order after he capped a memorable afternoon for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott with a commanding first-up victory in the Chelmsford Stakes. …

Having had her resolve tested by the ever-worsening conditions at Randwick, Annabel Neasham admitted to a feeling of relief as Zaaki landed back-to-back wins in the Tramway Stakes. With a …

Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote has fond memories of Moonee Valley through the exploits of multiple Group 1 winner Buffering. A five-time winner at The Valley, Buffering also won the Group 3 …

Lindsay Park trainers Ben and J D Hayes have some thinking to do after Mr Brightside took out the Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley. Saturday’s victory in the Group 2 weight-for-age …

Bookmakers might have been happy to take on Eduardo, but his Concorde Stakes rivals proved no match for the evergreen sprinter as he sailed to a facile first-up win. A …

Peter Moody is excited by the prospects of Millane but is wary of running the three-year-old on significantly wet ground. Millane is due to make his third racetrack appearance in the Inglis Ready2Race …

Champion jockey Damien Oliver could feel the touch of class that Zoustyle possesses and hopes that can carry him to victory at Moonee Valley. Queensland visitor Zoustyle lines up in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) on …

Dry tracks will be the main criteria for Masked Crusader this spring as Hawkes Racing bid to get the gifted sprinter back into the winner’s circle. The six-year-old, who makes his …

David Hayes has spoken of the similarities between his former champion Better Loosen Up and current Lindsay Park star Mr Brightside. With David now training in Hong Kong, Mr Brightside …

The Melbourne Cup could become more than just a pipedream for connections of Chelmsford Stakes contender Stockman if the forecast for a rainy spring eventuates. A talented stayer and wet track …

Four international horses and one returning Australian sprinter have been confirmed on the first shipment of horses for the Melbourne Spring Carnival. Racing Victoria has given El Bodegon, My Oberon, Night Endeavor and …

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Sir Bailey is about to embark on his three-year-old campaign that may lead to a bigger prize during the spring. The son of multiple Group 1 winning …

Speedy mare Expat rarely exerts herself in trackwork or trials, but Mark Newnham is confident punters will again see the best of her on race day when she resumes at …

For a smaller stable, David Payne has an incredible record of success in the Chelmsford Stakes and he won’t be surprised to see Montefilia add to that at Randwick. Payne has won …

Wayne Hawkes is hopeful a return to the short course at Moonee Valley will bring out an improved showing from three-year-old Semillion. The Hawkes Racing-trained sprinter was successful on debut at …

Peter Moody has an idea of how well imported galloper Spanish Mission is preparing for the Melbourne Cup, but he wants to now see it under race conditions. Scratched from the …

Any other horse might be looking for a retirement paddock at the age of nine, but Joe Pride says Eduardo is in the shape of his life and better positioned than ever …

Punters looking for a guide need only to look to Jamie Kah riding at 50kg early in the spring. Jamie Kah says she will have no problems getting down to …

The Furious Stakes will give Team Snowden a perfect opportunity to test the depth of their three-year-old squad when a trio of their most talented fillies clash in the Group …