Mark Zahra typically sidesteps early-season juveniles, but Lindsay Park is the exception he’s happy to make. Partnering with Ben, Will and J D Hayes, Zahra steered Eurocanto to victory in …
Long before the European influx of staying talent, it was the New Zealand-breds that punters feared most in Australia’s great handicaps. Saturday’s The Bart Cummings (2500m) at Flemington carries a …
Chris Waller freely concedes Metropolitan favourite Soul Of Spain has exceeded expectations this prep, saying the import has returned “a different horse”. A proven stayer to 3300m in Ireland, the …
A Group Two podium finish rarely counts as a letdown, but the camp behind Tupakara left the Tea Rose Stakes wanting more. The three-year-old started a clear favourite after flashing …
Tony and Maddysen Sears are eyeing a big Queensland weekend, with Yellow Brick set to represent the Sunshine State in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday—24 …
Deakin’s early-spring form may not leap off the page, but trainer Phillip Stokes is satisfied the seasoned stayer is right on track for his main targets. The next checkpoint comes …
Ciaron Maher will attempt to boost his representation in the Melbourne Cup by chasing a ballot exemption with one of four contenders at Flemington this weekend. The Bart Cummings (2500m) …
New Zealand Group One-winning jockey Alysha Collett will be out to add to her tally when she takes two key lightweight rides on Epsom Handicap day at Randwick. Collett has …
If things had unfolded differently, Half Yours might have been contesting a Group 1 staying event in Sydney instead of heading to Flemington this weekend. The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained …
Darryn Weatherley hasn’t had the easiest time when travelling horses to Australia, but his star runner Pier is starting to change that narrative as he heads towards Saturday’s Group 1 …
Trainer Gary Portelli believes a kinder draw can give Queen Of Clubs the chance to turn the tables on Apocalyptic when the pair clash again in Saturday’s Group 1 Flight …
He may not share the same striking looks as his famous older brother Storm Boy, but Shangri La Boy is beginning to carve out his own path as a promising …
Inglis will be forced to reshuffle its plans for The Everest after their original pick, Skybird, was ruled out through injury. The Lightning Stakes winner had been under a cloud …
Trainer Gary Portelli will again rely on a quick turnaround to get the best out of Encap as he lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap at Randwick. The …
Birdman has drawn wide for Saturday’s Group 1 Metropolitan (2400m), but Chris Waller’s stable remains confident the stayer can overcome his barrier with a featherweight on his back. The four-year-old …
Trainer Grahame Begg admits Royal Insignia faces tougher conditions as he heads back to Flemington for his third run this preparation. The four-year-old sprinter takes his place in Saturday’s Group …
Normally, a trainer predicting a trifecta in a Stakes race would be seen as bold, but when it’s Gai Waterhouse speaking about the Breeders’ Plate, it carries plenty of weight. …
Imported star Sir Delius will continue his path toward spring glory when he lines up in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington, keeping alive the Melbourne Cup dream of …
