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Trainer Michael Trotter of Cranbourne was overseas when he received an important phone call from champion jockey Craig Williams. The call came shortly after Trotter’s promising three-year-old colt, Russian Rock, …

Trainer Gavin Bedggood is set to achieve a personal best at Caulfield, presenting his first runner in a ‘major’ race. While he has previous experience with Group 1 runners, and …

Tommy Berry has openly stated that Apocalyptic has fallen short of her initial expectations, but he maintains his faith in the Group 1 winner. During her three-year-old spring season, she …

Chad Schofield may attribute his initial rides on star horses Tempted and Ceolwulf to luck and opportune timing, but it is his skill and performance that have maintained his position. …

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell of Cranbourne is of the opinion that the Group 1 sprint event for three-year-olds at Flemington during Melbourne Cup week is shaping up to be the highlight …

A return to his home track of Randwick is anticipated to be much more to Beadman’s liking, after the smart sprinter succumbed to the Caulfield curse during a hit-and-run mission …

Father-son training combination Tony and Calvin McEvoy acknowledge the significant challenge presented to Half Yours as the horse aims for a second consecutive Caulfield Cup title. Having carried a comparatively …

Klondike, a former European galloper, has not experienced a typical Australian preparation for a staying race, but his trainers are confident he possesses the necessary fitness and stamina. The gelding …

Trainer Chris Waller is opting for a fitness-focused preparation rather than a rested approach as he strategises Beiwacht’s path towards a significant Group 1 double. The multiple Group 1 victor …

A start in the prestigious Victoria Derby could be on the horizon for Miss Waititi, a charge of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, provided she performs well at Caulfield. …

A rainy week leading into a major race day typically dampens the mood, but for the connections of Ka Ying Rising’s rivals in The Everest, it has been a welcome …

Ciaron Maher’s ambition for a second consecutive Victoria Derby victory is gaining momentum this weekend, with the stable’s leading colts slated for their final lead-up runs in preparation for the …

Champion apprentice Siena Grima is on the verge of crossing another significant item off her bucket list, preparing for her inaugural ride at the prestigious The Everest day meeting. The …

Since making the transition from Tasmania to the Ciaron Maher stable on the mainland, apprentice jockey Jabez Johnstone has been experiencing a significant career upswing. Having secured his first Stakes …

Following five minor placings across her initial six starts, filly Affari has officially broken her maiden status with a commanding all-the-way win at Rosehill. Jockey James McDonald credited the strategic …

Trainer Billy Healey’s perspective on Fifth Force’s last effort is somewhat more lenient than some observers might hold, but the gelding has a genuine chance to redeem himself at Ipswich …

Lindsay Park and the Punt Road Syndications team celebrated a notable achievement on Wednesday at Caulfield, with Soldi emerging victorious in Victoria’s second juvenile race of the 2026 season. Soldi …

Fresh from Attrition’s commanding performance in the Hill Stakes, trainer Mitchell Freedman has set his sights on another significant Sydney raid, this time with the highly regarded sprinter Skybird. Attrition’s …