Trainer Robert Heathcote admits he read the acceptance sheet four times before it sank in Femme Fireball had drawn barrier one in the $1 million Magic Millions Fillies and Mares …

Toowoomba trainer Michael Nolan is well aware that when his phone rings constantly on the morning of race acceptances it is rarely good news. But on Monday it was one …

After two encouraging runs this summer, talented gelding Manolo Blahniq is poised for his latest crack at a first Australian stakes win in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington. …

The horse that almost delivered Michael Freedman a Golden Slipper will bid to kick-start the trainer’s recent return to Sydney when she resumes at Randwick. Frolic was instrumental in helping …

Magic Millions day always produces a story of a battlers beating the odds and this year it could well be the jockey/trainer combination of Luke Tarrant and Kevin Kemp. Tarrant …

Brisbane three-year-old Doss has been scratched from the Magic Millions Guineas after being found to be lame. Doss was originally second emergency but was elevated to next in line for …

In a week when many trainers are yearling shopping at the Gold Coast, Paul Cave is busy in Sydney preparing home-bred Monsieur Sisu for a shot at back-to-back city wins. …

Improving gelding Stampe has put a dent in Neptune’s Spear’s Karaka Million hopes with a comprehensive win at Doomben. Neptune’s Spear ($1.50) was having his final hit-out before crossing the …

Queanbeyan trainer Joe Cleary is sticking to a policy his father Frank made a golden rule when Girls Are Ready lines up for her big assignment at the Gold Coast. …

Young gun sires Spirit of Boom and Better Than Ready can give Queensland-based studs a rare double on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast. The two young stallions have …

Cool Chap has performed well fresh in the past and co-trainer Tom Dabernig will not be surprised to see the gelding make his presence felt in the Chester Manifold Stakes …

Up-and-coming three-year-old The Fire Trap has come through a bruising last start to be ready for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast. Leading big-race jockey Hugh …

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes Singapore-based South African Barend Vorster will be an asset for his stable in South Australia once the trainer and jockey join forces in the near future. …

Former jockey turned trainer Nick Ryan looks to have unveiled an exciting prospect for his stable with three-year-old Columbus Circle overcoming some anxious moments to win on debut at Caulfield. …

The powerful Lindsay Park stable has 43 of the 263 two-year-olds remaining in the entries for this year’s Group One Blue Diamond Stakes. Second acceptances closed this week for Victoria’s …

Apprentice Stephanie Thornton has had an improper riding suspension reduced by five meetings on appeal. Thornton had been banned by Victorian stewards for 25 meetings after pleading guilty to improper …

With a week to go before nominations close for the inaugural All-Star Mile in Melbourne, the $5 million race has already attracted entries from each state of Australia and also …

The Australian Turf Club is set to cap the number of new memberships with a waiting list to be introduced for applications after the end of this month. The ATC …