Hidrix and Confederation, who filled the quinella spots for Chris Waller in the Canonbury Stakes, are slated to meet again this weekend in pursuit of Golden Slipper form during the …
The three-year-old colt Autumn Boy is expected to go without blinkers when he kicks off in the Hobartville Stakes, a view shared by star jockey James McDonald. Saturday saw McDonald …
In pursuit of yet another elite-level sprint score, Anthony and Sam Freedman send Tropicus and Point Barrow into the Oakleigh Plate. This Saturday’s 1100m feature provides the autumn benchmark test …
James McDonald hesitates to equate Autumn Glow directly with Romantic Warrior, the Hong Kong star, but recognizes her upward momentum. The mare produced a thrilling effort that gave McDonald goosebumps, …
Sydney colt Sixties highlighted his Australian Guineas prospects during Saturday’s $200,000 C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington in 2026, sealing a quartet of wins for elite rider Damian Lane. The …
Indicators from last year’s Coolmore Stud Stakes were there, but the Black Caviar Lightning cemented the status, crowning Tentyris as Australia’s budding sprint phenomenon on Saturday at Flemington. Trained by …
Chris Waller proclaimed Joliestar the finished article after the mare strengthened her impeccable fresh record by securing the Expressway Stakes at Randwick. Waller admitted doubt as Caballus ($4.60), once from …
Savvy Hallie sparked a minor sensation in the 2026 Light Fingers Stakes by kicking away from $1.50 pick Apocalyptic and grabbing the Sydney carnival’s first three-year-old fillies prize. Building on …
Filly Ciaron’s Star on the rise has advanced her chances for the Golden Slipper with a determined triumph in the Pierro Plate (1100m) held at Randwick, yet her handlers seek …
In the wake of losing a legendary juvenile from Lindsay Park’s distinguished past the day prior, the Hayes clan uncovered a young contender who could rise to become the operation’s …
Unimpressive efforts in a recent track session by a fellow stable inmate will direct Ole Dancer towards the fillies’ Stakes at Flemington. Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman’s Sheza Alibi had …
From the moment of her debut win, trainer John McArdle has envisioned Group 1 glory for capable filly My Gladiola. Twice those visions were disrupted, initially by a bad draw …
Trainer Grant Kluske believes advantages exist in contesting a tougher race with Gold Spirit at Morphettville this Saturday, despite the sprinter’s qualification for milder options. The progressive four-year-old lines up …
Aeliana’s spring had her pressing Via Sistina on resumption, missing only Mr Brightside next out, and lining up in the Cox Plate, but Chris Waller wasn’t completely happy with her …
The jockey Nash Rawiller distinguishes himself through courageous approaches to races and tireless finishes. Joe Pride, his trainer, adds that discerning horse judgment completes his toolkit. Their fruitful collaboration in …
Space Rider aims to bolster his Australian Guineas prospects during his Flemington appearance. Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s charge lines up in Saturday’s Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) …
Ballarat conditioner Dan O’Sullivan is conscious of the path forward in his pursuit of the Adelaide Cup with the gelding Berkeley Square. After securing a placing at Caulfield over 2000m …
Five weeks remain until the Golden Slipper, but among the two-year-olds, none has claimed the mantle of undisputed favourite for the highlight race. Warwoven, sharing favouritism, stays sidelined after lameness …
