For the second year in succession, spring plans haven’t gone to plan for high-class galloper Linebacker, but his trainers remain adamant he will return bigger and better in the autumn. …
The revamped Spring Carnival programming, which sees the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) run at Caulfield this Saturday, is perfect for Jimmysstar according to his trainer Ciaron Maher. Fresh …
It has been a heady week for connections of the Ciaron Maher-trained Vivy Air, who has backed up a game second to stablemate Gringotts in the Big Dance with a …
Via Sistina has won her 12th race at Group 1 level with a typically dominant performance, going back-to-back in the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. The heavy conditions …
Ceolwulf further pressed claims for recognition as Australia’s best miler after claiming an epic Champions Mile at Flemington on Saturday. At his first start in Victoria the Joe Pride-trained gelding …
When Arctic Glamour claimed the scalp of subsequent Group 1 winner Joliestar as a three-year-old, connections thought the sky was the limit. It has taken two years and several frustrating …
Revengeance has booked his place in next year’s Golden Slipper after making the most of his race experience to score a classy win in the $1 million Golden Gift (1100m) …
Giga Kick is now a Group 1 winner in three different states after a stirring victory in the Group 1 VRC Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington. Second up off a …
Melbourne Cup hero Jamie Melham has continued her memorable week, riding a running double early on Champions Day at Flemington. Melham partnered the Peter Snowden-trained Need Some Luck to victory …
Dual Cox Plate champion Via Sistina has barely put a foot wrong since joining Chris Waller’s stable at the end of 2023. From 15 runs in Australia, the mare has …
There is never an easy Group 1 during Melbourne Cup week, but Sydney trainer Joe Pride is hopeful he has landed on the more suitable option for Ceolwulf on the …
How much rain arrives at Flemington on Saturday will play a major role in whether Tentyris takes his place in a second Group 1 during Melbourne Cup week. Fresh off …
The $2 million Five Diamonds is far from an afterthought for Lindsay Park runner Rise At Dawn, with his trainers confident the conditions of the race suit their gelding perfectly. …
An eye-catching debut has encouraged trainer Brad Widdup to take a chance and give promising colt Anthropoid the opportunity to press his Magic Millions claims in Saturday’s $1 million Golden …
Irish duo Thomas Carberry and John Allen combined for a memorable victory on Thursday when emerging filly Strictly Business claimed the $1 million VRC Oaks (2500m) at Flemington. The Group …
The Anthony and Sam Freedman team has unveiled another exciting three-year-old, with Point Barrow unleashing a powerful closing burst to win the Red Roses Stakes (1200m) down the Flemington straight …
Mick Price is looking to get a true guide on where Zambardo sits among Australia’s middle-distance ranks, and he’ll find out on Saturday when the gelding takes on Horse of …
Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup will roll the dice at Flemington, with Jedibeel heading south to contest the VRC Champions Sprint (1200m) on the final day of Melbourne Cup week. The …
