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Horses and jockeys sprinting on a grassy racetrack, leading group in a tight race with rails and a distant start banner in the background.

Trainer Nathan Doyle experienced a blend of excitement and relief following Churchill’s Choice’s victory, achieved almost hugging the outer fence. “She has been a frustrating mare as she’s always had …

Two jockeys in blue race silks ride two thoroughbreds neck-and-neck on a grassy track near the finish line, green saddle cloth visible with number 11.

Chidiac, victor of the Country Championships Final, has smoothly moved into stakes company by clinching a tight yet resolute win in the Group Three Hawkesbury Crown. Her success handed emerging …

Brown thoroughbred gallops on a grassy racetrack with a jockey in red-and-white silks leaning forward in a race.

Skyhook showed that class is irreplaceable and positioned himself strongly in the Stradbroke Handicap discussion via a dominant front-running success in the Group 3 $250,000 Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m) at Hawkesbury …

A jockey in blue and white silks rides a brown horse, leaping ahead in a racetrack race with another horse close behind under a large blue arch banner.

Impressive speedster Golden Straand has kept up his impressive run and is strongly arguing for an opportunity in stakes company following yet another dominant success at Hawkesbury on Saturday. Golden …

Lindsay Park kept up their stronghold in the top prize event on Bendigo’s Golden Mile card on Saturday as the Hayes siblings unleashed the promising Marffiano to take out the …

Two jockeys race a dark horse at Hawkesbury, horse wearing number 4 saddle cloth; blue arch in background.

Stormy Marco produced a striking first appearance and headed a Chris Waller-trained trifecta while heavily backed favourite Tenenbaum disappointed in the Clarendon Stakes (1400m) at Hawkesbury on Saturday. The two-year-old …

Two jockeys race on muddy horses, leaning forward as they sprint past green grass with a large GARDENS sign in the background.

Bianco Vilano notched up the uncommon Riverina major-race double by overcoming a quality lineup in the Listed $200,000 Wagga Wagga Gold Cup (2000m) at Wagga Wagga on Friday. Prepared by …

Three jockeys race full tilt on thoroughbreds, blue sponsor boards in the background and lush green turf beneath them.

Trainer Danny O’Brien is set to chase another milestone when Cannae lines up in the South Australian Derby at Morphettville. O’Brien boasts 23 Group 1 triumphs to his name and …

Horse and jockey in green silks jump over a hurdle on a grassy racetrack

The Ciaron Maher team holds great expectations for the imported runner Zahrann as he steps out for his first Australian appearance at Bendigo. The Listed Golden Mile (1600m) this Saturday …

Smiling jockey in purple racing silks adjusts his helmet with STAR on the visor outdoors at a track.

The James H B Carr Stakes may have slipped through Karinska’s grasp, yet the filly now faces a prime chance to secure a long-awaited stakes victory in the Group Three …

Jockey in red and white silks riding a brown horse at full gallop on a grassy race track, leaning forward in a sprint.

Experienced sprinter Way To The Stars is making a return to New South Wales after over 12 months away, heading to Hawkesbury where trainer Matt Smith anticipates a strong showing. …

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After securing second place in the previous edition, top jockey Craig Williams is set to return to Rockhampton for Sunday’s $1 million The Archer (1300m), with a booking on Robert …

Group of thoroughbreds with jockeys in colorful silks race down a grassy track, yellow markers visible in the background.

Kembla Grange trainer Paul Murray has extended his family’s strong connection to the Wagga Cup carnival by taking out the $200,000 Town Plate aboard Harry’s Bar. Murray’s deceased father, renowned …

Crowded horse race on a grassy track with colorful jockey silks and yellow marker boards in the background.

Kembla Grange trainer Paul Murray has extended his family’s strong connection to the Wagga Cup carnival by taking out the $200,000 Town Plate aboard Harry’s Bar. The late father of …

Jockey in blue and orange silks rides a dark brown racehorse with number 13 saddlecloth at Caulfield Racecourse during a race.

Steady performer Gold Coast Belle aims to earn black-type credentials in a stakes event at Bendigo. Boasting three victories and two runner-up finishes from five outings, the filly lines up …

Jockey in green/yellow silks riding a brown horse with saddlecloth number 1 during a race, finish-line setup and yellow flowers in the background.

If Tommy Berry manages to claim victory in the $1 million The Archer for the first time, he will owe thanks to fellow jockey James McDonald. Berry has secured the …

Bay thoroughbred in white saddlecloth #1, ridden by jockey in black-pink-and-white silks with pink helmet, racing on the Caulfield Racecourse turf as rivals close in behind.

Trainer Matt Cumani would welcome a pace that is not too demanding in the South Australian Derby. The gelding Single Choice is set to compete in the Group 1 feature …

Jockey in pink silks on a bay horse leading a tight horse race on a green track, with floral barriers in the background.

Mornington trainer Cliff Brown has earned a reputation for patience, something he’s drawn on extensively with Von Hauke. Brown enjoyed strong results across Australia prior to his relocation to Singapore, …

Jockey riding a dark horse with turquoise saddlecloth number 9 during a race on a grassy track.

The Hawkesbury Gold Cup was not initially planned for Sea King, yet trainer Matthew Dunn views it as a key milestone in the gelding’s recovery from a tendon issue. The …

Jockey in blue-and-white silks and a red helmet riding a dark bay horse with a blue number-5 saddlecloth, racing at Newcastle Racecourse with advertising boards in the background.

Trainer David Pfieffer is employing the same approach that worked with Oh Diamond Lil during the spring as he aims to secure the lovely mare another stakes triumph in the …

Racehorses and jockeys sprinting on a track, lead horse in blue silks with rider leaning forward

Trainer Will Hayes feels various elements have aligned perfectly for the in-form filly Rohesia to return to the winners’ circle. The Hanseatic filly has claimed victory in her last two …

Jockey in bright blue striped silks and helmet riding a brown horse at a race track, pointing upward with gloved hand.

Tasmanian apprentice Jabez Johnstone has boosted his chances of relocating to Melbourne by securing a victory aboard Ciaron Maher’s runner. Johnstone guided the Maher-prepared Cardi Bee to success in the …

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Trainer Matt Dunn has dismissed Another Cashie’s latest outing, forecasting that the three-year-old will rebound and deliver a bold showing in the Group Two Queensland Guineas even with his lengthy …

Jockey in yellow-and-white silks celebrates on a gray horse, raising a fist as a handler holds the reins beside them at a racecourse.

Tyler Schiller must obtain medical clearance to carry out his scheduled rides at Wagga and Hawkesbury this week following a fall during racing at Kembla Grange. Schiller partnered the Hawkes …

Black racehorse leads a pack of jockeys in blue and red silks during a sunny turf race on a green track, with advertising boards in the background.

Promising three-year-old Matias has been scratched from the Queensland Derby due to a leg injury, while leading sprinter Jedibeel faces throat surgery and will not return to the track until …

Two jockeys ride closely in a nighttime horse race, leaning forward as these sprinting horses stride on the turf with a Ladbrokes banner visible on the saddleship.

The Ciaron Maher stable is taking Twilight Elegance to Adelaide in pursuit of valuable Black Type status. The Listed Port Adelaide Cup (2518m) at Morphettville this Saturday offers the mare …

Jockey in red-and-white silks rides a brown racehorse with number 8 on a blue saddle cloth during a track race at Gardens racecourse.

Veteran performer Waterford secures victories in most campaigns, and trainer Chris Waller has long earmarked the Hawkesbury Gold Cup as a key objective. The seven-year-old, with his previous success in …

Jockey in blue and white silks riding a brown horse with a blue saddlecloth number 4 (HYGAIN) on a turf racecourse rail.

Imported three-year-old Accidental Bid requires a withdrawal from the South Australian Derby to participate in the Group 1 event at Morphettville. Transferred to Ciaron Maher’s stable after beginning his racing …

Gold Coast trainer Renita Beaton believes the Voodoo Ranger Handicap on Wednesday at Ipswich represents an ideal third-up assignment for Smart As Smart, making the wide barrier draw all the …

Jockey riding a black horse over a hurdle during a daytime horse race, with colorful sponsor banners in the background

Queensland standout Antino has been retired following an issue that arose when he pulled up after his comeback run in the state last Saturday. Returning to his home state for …