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Four years after relocating from Adelaide to Newcastle, Mark Minervini will saddle up his first runner in his adopted ‘hometown’ Cup and he is quietly confident Hosier can bring home the major …

Lloyd Kennewell undertook a modern way to sell shares in I Am Unstoppable and interest in the son of I Am Invincible has continued long after the Cranbourne trainer put up the ‘sold …

Two of Gary Portelli s horses have been knocking on the door for a stakes win and with Encap finally breaking through at Rosehill, the trainer is hoping it’s Kimochi’s turn in the …

With a long spring campaign still ahead, trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes have taken Mr Brightside back to the Lindsay Park training operation at Euroa to prepare for his next …

In her interstate debut, Perth’s gun mare has drawn the extreme outside gate in Saturday’s Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. Amelia’s Jewel drew gate 15, but will come …

Two promising fillies from a pair of leading stables have posted encouraging wins at Canterbury with champion Sydney apprentice Zac Lloyd the common denominator. Lloyd partnered the Hawkes Racing-trained Makarena ($1.80 …

The dream of a Caulfield Guineas start for Prinzerro is alive after the colt broke through for his maiden win at Sandown. Trainer Phillip Stokes said the three-year-old would head to the Group …

It will be a case of sink or swim for at least half a dozen Everest hopefuls when they clash in a spectacular renewal of $1 million The Shorts. A …

Queensland trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to seeing his Magic Millions winner Skirt The Law race down the Flemington straight. The three-year-old filly will get that chance on Saturday when she …

The Makybe Diva Stakes may not be the Grand Final for trainers in their preparations for the spring, but it is still a pivotal race in determining spring fortunes. The 1600m Group 1 contest at Flemington on …

It might not boast the prestige of a Cox Plate, a Doncaster Mile or an Everest, but the inaugural $1 million 7 Stakes is an appealing addition to the calendar …

West Australian trainer Simon Miller is no stranger to Melbourne racing. After cutting his teeth in Victoria with a number of stables, Miller moved to Perth 15 years ago to begin his training career …

Gai Waterhouse says Alligator Blood is like a fine cheddar after watching the galloper go through his paces in preparation for the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. The seven-year-old is now in his fourth preparation for trainers Gai …

North Star Lass looks like being the next rich lot sold on Inglis Digital with a bid of more than a quarter-of-a-million dollars leading the race for the four-year-old two days …

Some of the top horses around will line up on Makybe Diva Stakes day with the G1 such an important Spring guide. In that feature, Amelia’s Jewel ($8) is one of …

Te Akau Racing will stick to its original plan and remain in Victoria with Imperatriz, but another Group 2-winning mare from Saturday has been engaged for The Everest. Sheraco Stakes …

With the old George Main Stakes (now King Charles III Stakes) to be run on Everest day, the new 7 Stakes will take its place run under the same conditions. …

Ashrun’s owners will be rewarded for their patience when the one-time Melbourne Cup fancy makes his return at Flemington this Saturday. The eight-year-old son of Authorized will have his first …