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Jockey in red-green silks rides a brown horse with bib 4 ('Tron Bolt') leading a horse race on a green turf track.

No champion is easily deterred, and Tron Bolt, guided by the exceptional riding skills of James McDonald, proved this point by clinching victory in the Group 1 JJ Atkins Stakes …

Jockey riding a bay horse at full gallop in a race, with red number 16 saddlecloth and 'SPICY MARTINI' text visible, Ladbrokes banners in the background.

Taylor Marshall has captured his maiden Group One victory in Queensland’s premier race, the Stradbroke Handicap, almost four decades after his late father John Marshall claimed his second win in …

Horse race in progress with multiple galloping horses and jockeys in blue silks near a hurdles fence on a grassy track.

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell is weighing up a trip north or a spell for Straand Deal to prepare for the spring carnival, after the gelding notched up his third consecutive win …

Two jockeys race side by side on galloping horses across a grassy track with a cheering crowd in the background.

Rising staying talent Thebudgiesmugla has justified the decision to bypass the Brisbane Cup in preference for a Listed assignment at Rosehill, maintaining its perfect 2400-metre record. Trainer Bjorn Baker, currently …

Jockey in pink helmet and black-and-pink vest rides a brown horse during a race on a grassy track, leaning forward in action.

The decision to bring Coeur Volante back into training has paid off, with the mare finding success at Sandown. Her victory in the IVE> Handicap (1400m) on Wednesday was her …

Two jockeys ride two galloping horses in a tight finish on a grassy racecourse, with a blue advertising board in the background.

A tight finish and a stewards’ inquiry did little to derail Nobler’s charge, as the emerging import recorded his third consecutive victory at Rosehill, signalling a bright future. The former …

Jockey in a red shirt and white pants rides a brown racehorse with a blue number‑4 saddlecloth, leaning forward mid‑race on a grassy track.

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell is already identifying a significant Group 1 sprint for three-year-olds in Melbourne as the next target for his debut winner, Mbube. The two-year-old colt, a son of …

Two jockeys in bright silks ride racehorses on a sunny turf track, with a blue railing behind them; the lead horse is dark brown and the trailing horse is chestnut, both near the finish line.

A somewhat jesting Dylan Gibbons conceded that fellow jockey Tyler Schiller was entitled to a portion of his riding fee, having secured victory in the opening race at Rosehill aboard …

Thoroughbred racehorses and jockeys sprint on a green turf track, close-up of a chestnut horse in the lead with a rider in blue and red silks behind.

Trainer J D Hayes has indicated that the emerging stayer Simurgh is straightforward to train and is expected to continue his progression through various racing classes. Having achieved three wins …

Jockey in yellow silks and helmet rides a dark brown horse with blue number 15 saddle cloth during a race.

The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr training partnership has opted to keep Storm Season in Melbourne for her reappearance run. While Storm Season was accepted for the Petaluma Handicap …

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Archie Alexander’s recent efficient use of his time is fortunate, as this Saturday will offer little opportunity for domestic tasks or family engagement. The Ballarat horseman has no fewer than …

Jockey in red silks and yellow helmet rides a dark horse over a hurdle, with another rider in red nearby on a grassy track.

Transatlantic fell just short of surmounting a wide barrier during a key spring contest, and Tommy Berry is placing his trust in the gelding’s grit and staying ability to turn …

Three racehorses with jockeys sprint toward the finish on a sunny turf track, rails in the background.]?

Annabel and Rob Archibald’s charge Hellsing is in superb nick, claiming his best-ever success in Friday’s Listed $200,000 Arrowfield Scone Cup (1600m) at Scone. Reaching his 10th start over a …

Multiple racehorses and jockeys sprint on a grassy track, colorful silks (purple, blue with stars, green and white) blurred in a close finish behind a rail.

Progressive gains have accompanied each season, leading trainer John Moloney to seek further strides from Hearcomesthestar at her Flemington engagement. Hearcomesthestar holds six triumphs across 28 starts plus eight more …

Woman in a blue polo leads a chestnut horse with a bridle at a racetrack venue.

The training duo of Gary and Nichole Searle from South Australia, joined by daughter Brianna Callanan, have Melbourne Cup aspirations for their stayer Sir Kingsford. Winning the Listed Andrew Ramsden …

Chestnut racehorse and jockey in blue checkered silks race along the turf, saddlecloth branded Precise Air, at a trackside event

Joe Pride can’t fathom why Estadio Mestalla draws two kilos over a Group 1 winner for the Luskin Star Stakes, though he knows the dependable gelding will exert himself completely. …

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Sterling Alexiou and Gerald Ryan are sure that filly Sequista, despite past self-sabotage, holds the potential to claim black-type honours. The three-year-old earned stakes placings during the 2024 Inglis Nursery …

Jockey in red and blue silks on a galloping brown horse near sponsor banners at a racetrack.

Charlotte Littlefield looks forward to witnessing her dynamic filly Concord Connie match her prior brilliance before contemplating elevated goals. At her third start on Anzac Day at Flemington, Concord Connie …