After much consideration, Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes decided to bypass an exhibition gallop at Sandown with Mr Brightside in favour of a trial in rural Victoria. Mr Brightside trials in …
Joe Pride saddled up one runner at Randwick on Epsom Handicap day, but he took two Everest contenders to the races. Think About It and Private Eye, nicknamed ‘Spud’ and ‘Spade’ …
Light Infantry, one of the leading fancies for the inaugural King Charles III Stakes, is among a handful of international horses to touch down in Sydney over the weekend in …
James McDonald flew into Melbourne on Saturday night and the thought of a sunrise spin around Flemington aboard headline Hong Kong galloper Romantic Warrior saw him wake early even without …
“Girls are taking over.” That was the statement from Rachel King after she and Kathy O’Hara made history at Randwick on Saturday by becoming the first female jockeys to ride Group 1 …
Think About It has reaffirmed his Everest favouritism with a determined victory in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick as Hawaii Five Oh put his hand up for a slot with a slashing …
Gai Waterhouse’s love affair with the Flight Stakes has continued as racing’s leading lady collected her eleventh win in the Group 1 feature courtesy of lightly raced filly Tropical Squall. …
Trainer Mark Walker has reiterated the intention to remain in Melbourne with Imperatriz after the mare bettered her own track record in winning the Group 1 Moir Stakes. Imperatriz stopped the clock at 56.47 …
One thing trainer Phillip Stokes knows about his galloper Dick Whittington is a liking for firm ground. And those track conditions are expected on Saturday when Dick Whittington lines up in the Listed …
Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to a change of fortune at the second outing of Antino in Melbourne. Antino heads to the Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) at Sandown on Sunday after a luckless …
Ballarat trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy will press on with plans to run Veight in the Caulfield Guineas. The Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) on October 14 has been the target for Veight since …
The first of Sydney’s new season babies step out at Randwick on Saturday and although it is a day of anticipation, it is also one that presents a conundrum for …
A low draw could be the key ingredient for the improving French Endeavour to turn the tables on benchmark filly Tiz Invincible in the Group 1 Flight Stakes. French Endeavour jumped from …
King Of Fighters will go a long way to stamping his Caulfield Guineas credentials if he is successful in a lead-up race at Moonee Valley. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained …
Sophie Baker isn’t a household name in racing, but she is a vital cog in trainer Chris Waller’s team. She is also an influential part of the story behind Saturday’s …
When the Kiwi’s travel, it pays to keep a close watch. In the case of Mark Walker, he is in a slightly different situation establishing an Australian base at Cranbourne, but he …
When it comes to racing thoroughbreds, Phil Ward is proving to have a Midas touch. Not only does he share in the ownership of Group-winning three-year-olds Libertad and Autumn Ballet, he …
A good performance in a Group 1 sprint at Moonee Valley could land Queensland sprinter Rothfire a start in The Everest. Trainer Rob Heathcote and connections of Rothfire have twice previously given up a berth …
