Racing News

Sir Plush has added another string to his bow with victory in the Gosford Gold Cup while Tactical Advantage has won the feature sprint, the Takeover Target.

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell will be guided by Viddora’s preparation before deciding whether the dual Group One winner is ready to return in the Oakleigh Plate.

After headlining a who’s who of Australian Racing at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast, Gerry Harvey will return to his roots with a Highway runner.

Lloyd Kennewell has stable veteran Heart Of A Lion ready to resume at Flemington and the trainer is delighted with the gelding’s build-up.

In-form trainer Chris Munce hopes to keep his good form rolling with First Crush and Snoopy in the Open Handicap at Eagle Farm.

The lucrative Inglis Dash at Flemington is the next test for talented filly Du Well who has notched two wins and a second from three starts this preparation.

Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have the arsenal to continue their winning momentum in Sydney with two up-and-coming horses at Rosehill.

Natasha Galpin, a member of Iain Jardine’s racing team stables in Dumfries in Scotland, has died following a fall on the gallops.

Brad Rawiller has been cleared to remove a neck brace he has been wearing since a race fall in October and is hoping to return to riding trackwork soon.

The Chris Waller stable has accepted with three promising two-year-olds at Eagle Farm.

Irish racing authorities have major concerns over a no-deal Brexit which would affect horses travelling to Great Britain and Europe.

Three-year-old Hawkshot has raced to an impressive win at Sandown but his jockey insists the gelding’s racing manners need to improve for him to rise in class.

Progressive three-year-old Ljungberg will be out to maintain his unblemished record this campaign at Rosehill.

Lightly raced four-year-old mare Island Daze has backed up some promising trackwork with a first-up win in a midweek city race at Sandown.

Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn hopes he gets to keep Hong Kong-owned Green Mountain for a while longer after the gelding won at Doomben.

She has taken her time but trainer Chris Waller expected nothing less from New Zealand-bred filly Lady Cuvee who has broken through for her first win.

After a maiden win on debut in country Victoria, trainer Symon Wilde is happy to give Physicality his chance in the $250,000 Inglis Dash at Flemington.

Stakes winner In Good Time will kick off her campaign at Rosehill but connections are still weighing up which race she will contest.

Jockey Ryan Maloney will return to riding late after using methods employed by footballers to recover from injury.

Champion trainer David Hayes is hoping well-bred colt Viking Warrior can press his claims for the Blue Diamond when he runs at Flemington in his second start.

Apprentice Michael Murphy and trainer Steve Tregea are set to continue their good form, starting with the Gosford Gold Cup.

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‘There are very few occupations indeed, where at least one ambulance follows you about while you are working.’ For John H Payne, ‘that says it all regarding the dangers associated with their chosen profession.’   

Triple Group One winner Trapeze Artist has warmed up for his next campaign with a barrier trial performance which has pleased his trainer Gerald Ryan.

Thirty five Group One winners are among 130 eligible entries for the All-Star Mile ahead of the public vote to decide places in the field.

After wins at Mornington and Caulfield this summer, the Henry Dwyer-trained filly Tropezina faces her biggest test yet in the $250,000 Inglis Dash.

Champion trainer David Hayes is keen to target the Australian Guineas with blue blood colt More Sundays if he can live up to expectations this campaign.

Champion Winx has not been nominated for the inaugural All-Star Mile in Melbourne, with the mare’s autumn program to centre on Sydney.

South Australia’s premier rider Jamie Kah is to base herself in Victoria seeking better opportunities and an elusive Group One win.