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Jockey in red helmet and blue silks rides a brown horse at a race track with a green numbered saddle pad visible (number 9).

The benefit of age is clearly evident in Shadhavar, who added another Stakes victory to her impressive record with a hard-fought win in the Listed Regal Roller Stakes (1200m) at …

Jockey in green and white silks rides a brown horse mid-jump at Rosehill Gardens racecourse, blue saddle cloth bearing number 1.

Althoff, a less-heralded member of the Chris Waller stable, achieved a significant career highlight at Rosehill, outclassing the Group 1 performer Attica with a superb Zac Lloyd ride. Patiently handled …

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Bob Peters, making one of his infrequent trips from Western Australia, watched on as Cosmic Crusader extended its flawless Melbourne racing campaign with a victory in the P B Lawrence …

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Chilly Girl tracked the speedy Blue Door into the straight, and the two fillies broke clear for a compelling battle over the final 200 metres. However, it was the Gerald …

Jockey in white star-pattern silks rides a brown horse at Caulfield Racecourse by the finish barriers.

The Tony and Calvin McEvoy stable has a plethora of options with the exciting filly Natural Fling, who achieved a comprehensive first-up win at Caulfield. The father-and-son training partnership is …

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In a notable turn of events at Rosehill, trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald found themselves on opposing sides, a scenario Waller skillfully capitalised on. With the Waller-trained mare …

Horses and jockeys sprinting in a crowded horse race on a grassy track, riders leaning forward in mid-race.

Trainer Michael Freedman was still processing the stewards’ decision regarding Transcend’s disqualification when Polyglot notched a win for the stable in the subsequent race, the Proven Thoroughbreds Handicap (1100m) at …

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The Lindsay Park team, comprising Ben, Will, and J D Hayes, saw their faith in Hard Kick rewarded as the three-year-old gelding returned to winning form at Caulfield. Having won …

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Brad Widdup, who has endured his share of tough close finishes on the track, has clinched a rare victory via the stewards’ room with his progressive mare, Mind Ya Bizz. …

Jockey in maroon silks riding a bay horse at speed on a grass racetrack, saddlecloth number 11.

Yellow Jersey, a Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained import, has set the pace in a specially arranged trial at Caulfield Heath, finishing ahead of Mr Brightside as preparations continue for Saturday’s …

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A narrow, scrambling victory at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday saw Steel Will overcome a challenging race, much to the relief of his supporters who had backed him heavily. The three-year-old …

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With a wealth of high-quality three-year-olds in his stable, Chris Waller has decided to split his team between Melbourne and Sydney for the current season. While Hidrix, Central Europe, and …

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Aaron Bain, the trainer based in Angaston, is confident that Officiate, a gelding with Stakes-placed form, will prove to be a profitable asset in the long run, even though recouping …

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Trainer Enver Jusufovic has faced considerable challenges with the career of his Group 1-winning gelding, Pinstriped. Pinstriped suffers from kissing-spine, an ailment that requires careful management. Currently, the gelding is …

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Chris Waller’s ambition to claim an early victory in Sydney’s three-year-old features may fall to Central Europe, with his other two contenders for The Rosebud facing uncertainty about their participation. …

Jockey in black-and-white silks on a bay horse during a race at Yarraman Park, number 1 saddle cloth.

Romeo’s Choice has been competing in excellent form this winter, leading trainer Richard Litt to extend his preparation while the gelding remains race-fit and in good condition. The gelding, a …

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It seems like only yesterday that Away Game was actively participating in sprint races across Australia’s eastern seaboard. Away Game triumphed in the 2020 Magic Millions 2YO Classic held at …

Jockey in red cap and white-and-red silks on a galloping bay horse during a race, with Royal Randwick signs in the background.

Trainer Brian Gentle is unconcerned about reducing Coincide’s race distance from 1100 metres to 800 metres as the stable targets two wins in succession. The gelding, formerly with Gai Waterhouse …