The progressive stayer Piggyback has opened doors to Group One weight-for-age contests this autumn in 2026 courtesy of a sharp triumph in the Parramatta Cup held at Rosehill. Johann Gerard-Dubord, …
No longer a Group 1 virgin, Pericles delivered a gritty performance to secure his maiden elite win in Saturday’s $750,000 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield. The frustration of half a dozen …
At Rosehill Gardens, Pakenham’s Phillip Stokes confessed to momentary confusion, but his star colt Stretan Ruler cut straight through for a resounding conquest of the Group 2 $300,000 Silver Slipper …
The reunion between jockey Jye McNeil and Buckaroo, who placed in the Cox Plate, occurs for the gelding’s autumn campaign opener at Caulfield. On Saturday, Buckaroo resumes in the Group …
Spending extended periods with Mark Walker’s Cranbourne operation has only heightened the stable’s appreciation for Geegees Mistruth. Last spring, the Tasmanian-bred four-year-old moved from Stuart Gandy’s yard to join Walker. …
Ace jockey Tommy Berry is convinced a Queensland summer jaunt has realigned the formerly difficult Ninja, and he’s backing the gelding to hold his own against premier three-year-olds at Rosehill. …
Stable bosses John O’Shea and Tom Charlton await a possible entry for recent signing Sam Hawkens into the Parramatta Cup, but Sydney Cup hopeful gelding Athabascan is already locked in …
Caulfield-bound Closer To Free faces no penalty from trainer Danny O’Brien for his novice status ahead of Victoria’s elite two-year-old showdown. His qualification for Saturday’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes …
Following a light workout at Cranbourne and subsequent x-rays, the favoured Big Sky has been withdrawn from Victoria’s flagship two-year-old event. The colt from the Mick Price and Michael Kent …
Glenn Thornton appreciates Run Lucy Run’s potential, yet achieving consistent high-level efforts from her calls for patience, which he expects to bring positive outcomes. Once a Victorian trainer now settled …
Autumn Mystery, the three-year-old stayer, commences his push toward the South Australian Derby by facing off against older rivals on Caulfield’s track. Viewers last watched him claim eighth spot in …
Anticipating the development of an inexperienced two-year-old proves challenging, even more so after an early-season stumble. That said, Tommy Berry is full of hope for Incognito as the youngster aims …
After investing 18 months in meticulous planning, Don’t Hope Do’s owners and team will finally gauge their strategy’s success during the Group 1 sprint at Caulfield. Trainer Simon Zahra believes …
The up-and-coming filly Mareth confronts a pivotal trial during the autumn series when she meets older females in the Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill. This three-year-old boasts a limited record …
Lloyd Kennewell required only a brief viewing of Eternal Warrior to identify his suitability as an early-maturing type for juvenile majors, and the colt has fulfilled expectations by advancing to …
The Lindsay Park-trained Evaporate remains without a Group 1 win to date, but his handlers are convinced that top-tier glory awaits the four-year-old soon. Ben, Will and J D Hayes …
Just Fine’s form has wavered since his initial Australian hat-trick of dominant wins. Co-trainer Adrian Bott gets the impression the sparingly raced eight-year-old is about to rewind to peak condition …
Despite the suboptimal barrier, trainer Clayton Douglas intends to travel to Adelaide with newcomer Mr Waterville. Previously trained by Chris Waller after arriving from Ireland, the galloper lines up in …
