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Clayton Douglas, based in Mornington, is embracing the increased demands of his role after recently taking over the reins at the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable. The Freedman father-and-son training …

Horse and jockey jump over a hurdle at a Ladbrokes-sponsored racecourse on green grass.

Stirling Osland is aiming to secure his first Listed race victory with So You Are before the four-year-old gelding departs his Armidale training base. The gelding has been placed in …

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Young riders Siena Grima and Braith Nock are locked in an intense battle for the Sydney apprentices premiership, with the competition heating up at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. Nock has …

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A debut at Flemington was not initially on the cards for Stern Idol, but with his steeplechase rivals withdrawing, a revised plan could see him chase an emotional victory for …

Two jockeys on brown horses sprint over a hurdle during a flat horse race, with green grass and red advertising boards in the background.

Champion trainer Peter Snowden’s bid for a record-extending seventh Ramornie Handicap (1200m) win in 2026 has encountered a setback, with Fire Star drawing the outermost barrier for the Listed $200,000 …

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Cyril Small, famed as the jockey for the celebrated front-runner Vo Rogue, has been hospitalised following a substantial stroke. The 67-year-old jockey experienced a serious health event on Saturday and …

Jockeys and horses race at Caulfield Racecourse, closely bunched mid-race on a grassy track, with a large sign in the background.

Two of Cliff Brown’s prominent Group 1 runners are back in Melbourne, ready to commence their spring campaign preparations. Sepals and Von Hauke have been enjoying a break in the …

Jockeys race side by side on brown horses, wearing bright pink and orange silks, in a grassy track.

Trainer Annabel Archibald highlighted jockey Sam Clipperton’s bold tactical decisions after he partnered Mickey’s Medal to victory in the Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Clipperton employed …

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The Ciaron Maher stable presented a strong pair in a Caulfield three-year-old race, with the less fancied runner ultimately emerging victorious. Maher’s team fielded both the $2.40 favourite Decalogue and …

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Tazima and jockey Grima combined for their third successive victory in the Precise Air Handicap (1800m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. The promising gelding Tazima has now amassed five wins …

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Trainer Nick Ryan indicated that the stars had once again aligned at Caulfield, paving the way for Winnasedge to achieve its most significant career victory. Following a 1100-metre win at …

Dark brown racehorse wearing blue saddlecloth with number 3, ridden by a light-blue silks jockey, sprinting on a grass track with a trailing horse close behind.

The Richard and Will Freedman-trained gelding, Cold Brew, was the focus of a vociferous group of owners who made their presence felt throughout and after the race, as their charge …

Chestnut racehorse gallops on a green turf track with jockey in white silks and red helmet, saddlecloth number 1, Race 4 banner in background.

Gavin Carmody, host for Sky Thoroughbred Central, provided a concise assessment of the Cactus Imaging Handicap (1100m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday, noting Benevac’s commanding front-running display. The talented young …

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The potential of Cruiserweight has been significantly highlighted by his impressive performance and victory at Caulfield. This gelding’s triumph in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1400m) on Saturday marked his …

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John Sargent’s Perfect Justice, a horse that had previously finished second as the favourite in successive races, was again backed into favouritism at $4.20 and duly delivered when it ran …

Two jockeys race brown horses on a grassy track, blue and white silks, number 2 saddle cloth, with a large 'sportsbet' sign in the background.

The potential that the Ciaron Maher stable had foreseen for Angels Fury is now starting to materialise following her initial race appearances. Having progressed from a maiden win at Bendigo …

Two jockeys race side by side on brown horses during a turf race, #3 blue-checked saddlecloth visible on the lead horse.

Proxima Dea displayed impressive tenacity, leading from the outset and successfully fending off a persistent challenge from Defensemen to achieve a narrow victory in the Elite Sand And Soil Handicap, …

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In a significant development for Australian racing, The Golden Eagle has been elevated to Group 1 status for the upcoming 2026-27 season, increasing the national tally of elite races to …