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 …
Around Flemington racecourse stand tributes in statue form to Phar Lap, Bart Cummings, Makybe Diva and Roy Higgins. The Victoria Racing Club on Thursday launched inside The Forum at Flemington …
Gary Portelli accepts that Queen Of Clubs might not have the pace to rival the leading fillies over short courses, though he believes her future lies in stamina tests further …
In The Everest, just shy of a length covered Joliestar, Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah from the stable, and before the Expressway Stakes face-off, Chris Waller can’t easily separate the …
The Black Caviar Lightning rightfully claims Australia’s elite sprint showdown status, as this Saturday’s Flemington feature will rank a captivating generation under the spotlight. In the 1000m Group 1, expect …
Joe Pride is eager for Ceolwulf to provide clarity this autumn on whether he can claim Group One honours at 2000 metres. The gelding’s achievements send mixed messages. His principal …
The first Group 1 of the Melbourne Autumn Carnival in 2026 will feature eight starters in the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington. Strikingly, for a race open to all ages …
Elite rider James McDonald succeeded in reducing his whip breach penalty through an appeal process, making him available for the Silver Slipper program at Rosehill. Racing NSW authorities imposed a …
Lloyd Kennewell sets lofty goals for his charges, viewing Loud Charlie as suited to high-level competition. After his breakthrough maiden at Sandown in late January, the gelding lines up in …
A different outcome in the spring might have sidelined Giga Kick from embarking on yet another racing venture starting at Flemington. On Saturday, the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) initiates …
Having shouldered the weight of Winx’s legendary 33-race unbeaten run, Chris Waller takes a pragmatic stance on upholding Autumn Glow’s spotless sequence. Hailed as potentially racing’s brightest young gun, the …
The mare Treasurethe Moment’s trainer, Matt Laurie, is thinking about a Caulfield excursion to wrap up her preparation leading into her first run back. Treasurethe Moment lines up in the …
