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Trainer Matt Smith is adopting a patient approach with Millie De Lune, hopeful the talented mare can put a frustrating injury setback behind her when she resumes at Rosehill on …

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Tommy Stokes believes that patience has been instrumental in his progression within his racing career, as he officially enters a training partnership with his father, Phillip Stokes. The Stokes name …

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Trainer Danny O’Brien has outlined an ambitious spring program for Sass Appeal, with three Group 1 races firmly in focus as the talented mare resumes at Flemington this Saturday. The …

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The esteemed Bart Cummings held a famous conviction that horses required a minimum of 10,000 metres of racing experience before being capable of winning the Melbourne Cup. This guiding principle …

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Alysha Collett is set to carry more than just familial pride into Saturday’s Rosehill meeting when she partners with one of her favoured horses, Bold Mac. With her brother Jason …

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Jockey James McDonald is optimistic about the prospects of two exciting horses making a significant impact during the spring carnival, as he prepares to ride Columbus and Enviable again at …

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Trainer Henry Dwyer is counting on Cote Atlantique’s retained fitness to ensure a strong first-up performance in Saturday’s Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. The Irish-bred import is returning after …

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Joe Pride commences each racing season in precisely the same manner – with a blank whiteboard, two ambitious objectives, and a significant dose of optimism. Two uncomplicated headings are present …

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Another record-breaking season for trainer Chris Waller has been capped off with a midweek double at Randwick’s Kensington track, securing his sixteenth consecutive Sydney trainers’ premiership. The tally of Sydney …

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A half-sister to the distinguished Cox Plate champion Anamoe has notched a timely win at Sandown, with the breeding season drawing nearer. Blue Willow, a mare by Blue Point from …

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Leading horse trainer Ciaron Maher has officially declared Crown Lodge in Warwick Farm his long-term Sydney home, anticipating an amplified metropolitan presence in the forthcoming racing seasons. Maher had initially …

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Lindsay Park is preparing a strong three-horse contingent for Saturday’s Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington. A key feature will be the return of champion jockey Blake Shinn aboard War Machine, …

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Trainer Tony Gollan of Brisbane has dispatched talented gelding Boomtown Boss south to Flemington for the Aurie’s Star Handicap this Saturday. The move is intended to take the horse out …

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Home Affairs is poised to finish the 2026 racing season as Australia’s premier freshman sire, following a dominant debut crop from Coolmore’s exciting young stallion that has surpassed all expectations. …

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As the spring carnival draws nearer, Nathan Doyle is aiming to capitalize on the current form of his progressive gelding Funshow by testing him in Saturday metropolitan races. The son …

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Trainer Scott Singleton is embracing Sobek’s unbeaten streak and is eager to introduce the gelding to metropolitan racing this weekend. Sobek is set to make his city debut at Rosehill’s …

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Planet Red and Sabaj, both geldings trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, are commencing their spring preparations with differing ultimate goals, but they may encounter each other along …

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The distinguished racing chapter of top jumper Stern Idol is scheduled to conclude following his next start in the Crisp Steeplechase next Sunday. Stern Idol will aim for a fourth …