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In the 2026 ATC Australian Derby, several horses boast trials at 2400 metres including Victoria Derby standout Observer and Road To Paris from New Zealand Derby, though over half the …

Ciaron Maher admits peaking a three-year-old for dual 2400m Derbies over one season presents difficulties, but the renowned long-distance specialist trainer is aware of its feasibility. Observer seeks to accomplish …

Trainer Glen Thompson from Flemington expects Benagil’s suitability to 2000m to spark a sharper display at Caulfield. This Saturday’s Group 3 Easter Cup will be the mare’s fourth race back …

Bjorn Baker has the durable sprinter Overpass, unlikely to chase a third Quokka success out West, meticulously readied for his seasonal bow as a seven-year-old gelding. Overpass instead lines up …

Sheza Alibi retains the possibility of being the tightest favourite ever for a three-year-old filly in a Doncaster history spanning 100 years, despite copping barrier 13 in Saturday’s Group 1 …

The brother of Switzerland has daunting prospects ahead on the turf, but he has swiftly distinguished himself at auction, emerging as a key highlight during Day 2 at the Inglis …

For John McArdle, the Victoria Handicap represents a pathway to a winter campaign rich in wet-track suits for El Rocko, with an enhanced performance anticipated from the free-rolling gelding on …

A few days post her Randwick Guineas conquest, Sheza Alibi gained entry into the Doncaster Mile, and co-trainer Katherine Coleman sees no red flags since to question her preparedness. The …

After incurring two black eyes in his Caulfield return, trainer Ciaron Maher is holding off clearance for Jimmysstar on The Championships’ opening day. In the William Reid Stakes (1200m) March …

In a bid for a key benefit, Chris Waller is bringing blinkers back for Autumn Boy in his Doncaster Mile renewal versus Randwick Guineas conqueror Sheza Alibi. The colt donned …

Zac Lloyd maintained his excellent run in the Sydney autumn carnival, posting four triumphs at Rosehill including a Group 1 score astride Kiwi filly Belle Cheval in the Vinery Stud …

The intense matchup of Aeliana versus Dubai Honour unfolded as a gripping contest between premier weight-for-age horses at full strength. Aeliana tapped into reserves to overhaul Dubai Honour and snag …

The trainer Ciaron Maher highlighted the outstanding runs from his two competitors who produced a breathtaking battle to decide the Australian Cup at Flemington. Maher orchestrated the first and second …

The trainer Matthew Smith is confident that greater achievements await talented mare Idle Flyer post her dominant display in the Group 2 $300,000 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens this …

The Kiwi filly Belle Cheval engaged in a dead-heat scenario for the second race running, prevailing narrowly this time by dipping her nose in to grab the Group 1 Vinery …

Thanks Gorgeous has rewarded her steady record by lunging to a stakes triumph at the wire in Flemington. The filly from the Mark and Levi Kavanagh yard won the Listed …

Leading rider Tommy Berry stepped up to offer payment of the $44,000 late entry charge to lock in Storm Leopard’s place in the ATC Australian Derby after the gelding’s impressive …

Successfully completing the first pair of objectives in a three-phase roadmap, rising star colt Southend now aims to cap it off with a tilt at the Group 1 Champagne Stakes. …