Phillip Stokes looked at the hot company engaged at Flemington yesterday and thought that waiting an extra week with Climbing Star for the Caulfield meeting on Saturday would be a worthwhile move. …
Brad Widdup is hoping for a change of fortune at the barrier draw to help Phearson bounce back to his best when he winds up his preparation in the $1 million The …
James Mcdonald put an exclamation mark on the most successful Melbourne Cup Carnival by a jockey when he teamed with his new favourite mare Via Sistina to take out Saturday’s $3 million …
He has had to settle for the minor prize in a handful of major races, but Godolphin’s Pericles has finally enjoyed his moment in the sun to take out the $2 …
If there was any doubt that Mr Brightside had any more in him this spring or that Pride Of Jenni may get the better of him again, the gelding and jockey …
Former New Zealander Belclare has continued on her winning way in the Hot Danish Stakes at Rosehill to put herself in the frame for a Group One raid in Perth. Since …
Annabel Neasham’s faith in Sunshine In Paris was rewarded when the classy mare upstaged Australia’s best sprinters in Saturday’s Champions Sprint at Flemington, but the victory did not come without a tinge …
It was a win more than two years in the making and Smokin’ Romans could not have picked a more appropriate venue to reward his connections’ patience. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding …
Top trainer Stephen Miller believes Magnificent Andy is poised for victory and can stamp his Railway Stakes (1600m) credentials when he tackles the Group 2 Perth Racing Member Appreciation-Lee Steere …
As hard as he tried, jockey Shaun O’Donnell couldn’t find a slot for tough mare Searchin’ Roc’s when he was aboard her last time out in the Group 3 Eurythmic …
Having centred their spring thoughts around the Melbourne Cup with Eliyass, Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott decided to change direction after contesting another spring feature. Now the Group 1 Champions …
Melbourne Cup plans can be years in the making and Ballarat trainer Dan O’Sullivan is already thinking about next year’s race at Flemington. The Melbourne Cup (3200m) is still more than …
Anticipation is at fever pitch for the launch of the Dream Chasers Festival at The Meadows this Saturday night and you will see all the colour, stories and high octane …
Not many horses, especially older geldings, go from winning a maiden to Group 1 success in one campaign, but that is what the Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin-trained …
Timing the Golden Gift campaign of Tupakara has been a delicate balancing act, but one that trainers Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald are hoping they have got right. The filly was responsible …
A rare stroke of fortune ahead of a big race has been gratefully accepted by trainer Mitchell Freedman as he prepares Attrition for the second leg of his two-part Sydney mission. Having …
It is highly unlikely Chris Waller and James Mcdonald will be making the same mistake twice with Fangirl. The six-year-old daughter of Sebring heads to the Group 1 Champions Mile at Flemington …
Rustic Steel has stamped his class on the Ladies Day Cup at Hawkesbury, reacting to a key gear change to deliver trainer Kris Lees his first win in the Listed feature. Successful …
