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Two jockeys race their horses on a grassy track with a large Assured Insurance Brokers sign in the background.

Ben Hayes has learned through Madiyya’s career that opportunities don’t always come readily in each preparation. Consequently, the narrow defeats suffered in her last two starts have been particularly difficult …

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A modest placing in midweek racing might not appear to be the ideal form guide for the Stayers Cup, but trainer Adrian Bott is relying on Centenario’s natural progression and …

Dark brown racehorse and rider in red‑and‑white silks sprint on a turf track, first past the rails in a crowded race.

The recent deluge in Brisbane prompted Peter Snowden to alter Tuileries’ preparation for the Tattersall’s Tiara, though he remains confident that it will not impede her winning potential. The four-year-old …

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The primary winter focus for Future History has been the Tattersall’s Cup, and a victory in this event could elevate a start in the Melbourne Cup to a realistic aspiration. …

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Peter Snowden is adamant that Touristic is bright and healthy, and he anticipates the horse will prove his fitness at Rosehill, despite a subpar result last start. Touristic, who began …

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Trainer Andrew Bobbin is feeling rather astute regarding Miracle Spin’s current form, although he admits it wasn’t always the case. The Stawell conditioner even questioned if Miracle Spin would indeed …

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Jockey Dylan Gibbons has made consistency his watchword this season and intends to maintain that focus into the upcoming racing period. Achieving Group 1 victories represents the ultimate goal for …

Trainer Kelvin Southey holds no regrets about deferring Bazaball Rewarded’s metropolitan racing debut until this season, and he is pleased she is now receiving the chance to prove her mettle. …

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Gary Portelli’s racing team for Rosehill this Saturday faces a significant hurdle with the forecast of rain, which could lead to several horses being withdrawn if the track conditions turn …

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A feature race during the latter part of the spring carnival is now on the radar for Pin Up Sheila, following the juvenile’s second victory from as many starts at …

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Chris Waller’s stable is looking to God’s Window to lead their charge in the W J McKell Cup at Rosehill, with stablemate Rotagilla highly likely to compete in Queensland. Rotagilla …

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Trainer Alex Rae is pragmatic about his exceptional run of form, understanding it cannot last forever. However, he’s hopeful that the mare who initiated this success can assist in prolonging …

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Trainer Michael Morrison is looking for an improved showing from Venom Rush at Ipswich on Thursday, following a disappointing performance at Eagle Farm. The three-year-old colt finished last of 17 …

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The Tattersalls Tiara is shaping up to be a rigorous contest, and trainer Grahame Begg is hopeful for a smooth week with his representative, Splash Back. The imported mare is …

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Although Asfoora did not achieve the desired fairytale send-off from the Royal Ascot meeting, trainer Henry Dwyer observed enough in her performance in the King Charles III Stakes to advocate …

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While Tom Charlton has a Group 1 winner entered for the feature race at Rosehill this Saturday, a stablemate competing in a supporting race could prove to be the stable’s …

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Michael Kent Jnr is optimistic that Think Giant will ultimately compete in races of greater significance than the one scheduled for him this Saturday at Caulfield, viewing it as a …

Two jockeys race side by side on galloping horses, wearing blue and red-and-white silks, with green saddlecloths on a sunny turf track.

Trainer Grahame Begg took valuable information from Biologics’ last start, even though the three-year-old filly finished second-last, nearly ten lengths adrift of the winner. The run at Flemington proved to …