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While two of the top four chances in the Magic Millions 2yo Classic market showcased their credentials at the Gold Coast on Saturday, two others took a lower-profile path, including …

Katherine Coleman says the stable is entering an exciting phase as she and co-trainer Peter Moody prepare star fillies Ole Dancer and Sheza Alibi for their respective Autumn campaigns. After …

An unexpected approach led to a change in direction and a major payoff for Kelly Schweida and the connections of Grafterburners, who claimed victory in the second running of the …

Wide gates were the decisive factor in the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington, where Disneck claimed his first victory at black-type level. In the 12-horse field, barriers 11 …

The colts’ and fillies’ divisions of the final lead-up races to next Saturday’s Magic Millions 2yo Classic produced strong statements as race experience came to the fore with wins by …

Chris Waller has again claimed Wyong’s January feature, with the consistent Chica Mojito landing the $500,000 Lakes Mile. Waller also won the inaugural running of the 1600-metre event in 2025 …

Whether black-type opportunities arrive this preparation or further down the track, Gavin Bedggood knows he has a filly with significant upside in Jenni The Ninja. At just her second career …

In a perfect scenario, Brett Dodson would have Petticoat heading towards a lucrative Magic Millions assignment, but the Coffs Harbour trainer is more than content to be targeting Saturday’s feature …

Considering Esha started at $6.50 in a weight-for-age Group 1 at just her third career start only four months ago, an off-season sprint for three-year-old fillies might appear a comfortable …

Stefan Vahala believes the task facing Aztec Ruler in this year’s Standish Handicap is tougher than 12 months ago, but the trainer remains confident his stable star is primed to …

With the major summer features rolling into view at the Gold Coast, Michael Hickmott is expecting a sharp improvement from Inhabit as the filly continues her Magic Millions build-up in …

It took slightly longer than initially anticipated by the Ciaron Maher camp, but Missapprehend is now off the mark after breaking her maiden in impressive fashion at Sandown on Thursday. …

Gallant Star may be yet to score this preparation, but trainer Brett Robb believes the consistent gelding has earned his chance in Saturday’s $500,000 Lakes Mile at Wyong. The Dubbo-trained …

Mark Zahra will return to race riding at Flemington this Saturday, and the champion jockey sharpened up midweek aboard the horse who could headline his 2026 campaign. Melbourne’s leading rider …

David Pfieffer is confident the progressive Ice Kool can measure up in Saturday night’s $3 million Magic Millions Sunlight Plate (1100m) at the Gold Coast. The three-year-old slot race was …

Will Hayes believes Stealth Of Night has the scope to rise above benchmark level, but for the moment the focus is firmly on maximising her current opportunities. The daughter of …

Half Yours may only be at the beginning of his latest preparation, but Calvin McEvoy has already seen enough to suggest the gelding is poised for another big year in …

After the early frustration Gavin Bedggood endured with Hedged at the start of the gelding’s campaign, the Cranbourne trainer is understandably cautious about overdoing things now that the sprinter has …