Horse Racing

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Montreal has recorded another comfortable winning margin to boost his record to three wins from four starts.

Trainer Darren Weir has had double reason to celebrate the win of Stellar Collision in the Christmas Stakes at Caulfield as he’s also the gelding’s main owner.

Country jockey Mathew Cahill has won his first black-type race at Randwick for more than a decade after receiving some useful advice on how to manage Montauk.

The $1 million Magic Millions Trophy at the Gold Coast is firmly in the sights of trainer Richard Laming after Payroll took out the Lord Stakes at Caulfield.

Authentic Paddy has led all the way to post a Group One win in the Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie.

Cordero’s progression to the staying ranks has cleared another obstacle at Randwick with his win over 2400m at his first attempt at the distance.

European import Serenade The Stars has landed his second Australian victory, winning over 2400m at Caulfield.

Randwick trainer John Thompson looks to have a promising filly in his stable after Into The Abyss got underway impressively on her home track.

Netherfield has got favourite backers off to a good start at Caulfield coming from last to win the Alan Wicks Handicap.

Richie has got the gloves on for Boxing Day and is ready to do battle with the bookies at Randwick. Check out the big fellas full preview and best bets. Good luck punters.

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Testashadow will put his Magic Millions Trophy hopes on the line in the Summer Cup at Randwick.

Blinkers could be the remedy trainer Robert Smerdon is looking for when Oak Door steps out in the Christmas Stakes at Caulfield.

Sydney trainer Mark Newnham will roll out his latest two-year-old when Vainity strives to follow in the footsteps of her dam, Vecchia Roma.

Weinholt will run in the Buffering Quality at Doomben after trainer Desleigh Forster opted against a hard track at the Gold Coast.

Jacquinot Bay will be lining up for the 17th start start of his current campaign when he runs in the Lord Stakes at Caulfield, a race he won in 2014.

Irish jockey Declan McDonogh is enjoying his Australian experience after being coaxed to Sydney by Hugh Bowman.

Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking to Red Excitement to get back to the winner’s list when he defends the Summer Cup at Randwick.

Trainer Matt Dunn is hoping Jim Byrne and Perfect Dare can continue their association after they combined for their fourth win.

Jarrod McLean won’t know where to look when the Christmas Stakes is run at Caulfield as he keeps an eye on his own horse as well as those of Darren Weir.

Mudgee trainer Cameron Crockett says recent acquisition Sharpe Hussler must step up to be competitive in city grade at Randwick.

Trainer Matthew Williams is hoping Caulfield is a better fit for front runner Our Bottino who wasn’t suited by Pakenham last time out.

Veteran trainer Brian Smith believes his apprentice Boris Thornton and veteran Feltre can both star in coming weeks.

Santa Claus has found himself on the wrong side of BHA stewards after an unauthorised visit to Lingfield races.

Two apprentices have copped bans for careless riding during the Highway Handicap at Warwick Farm.

Chris Waller has trained his 100th metropolitan winner for the season with Noire bringing up the milestone at Warwick Farm.

Promising colt Condemned has produced another two-year-old win for sire Dawn Approach and Godolphin, scoring at Warwick Farm.

Jason Warren will head to the Gold Coast early ahead of the Magic Millions Guineas to help Moonee Valley winner Bel Sonic to acclimatise.

Trainer Rob Heathcote believes Femme Fireball will need more prize money to make the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas field despite her strong win.

Wild ‘N’Famous and Nancy have emerged from form slumps to post unlikely victories for co-trainers Peter and Paul Snowden at Warwick Farm.