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Champion trainer Peter Snowden’s bid for a record-extending seventh Ramornie Handicap (1200m) win in 2026 has encountered a setback, with Fire Star drawing the outermost barrier for the Listed $200,000 …

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Cyril Small, famed as the jockey for the celebrated front-runner Vo Rogue, has been hospitalised following a substantial stroke. The 67-year-old jockey experienced a serious health event on Saturday and …

Jockeys and horses race at Caulfield Racecourse, closely bunched mid-race on a grassy track, with a large sign in the background.

Two of Cliff Brown’s prominent Group 1 runners are back in Melbourne, ready to commence their spring campaign preparations. Sepals and Von Hauke have been enjoying a break in the …

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Trainer Annabel Archibald highlighted jockey Sam Clipperton’s bold tactical decisions after he partnered Mickey’s Medal to victory in the Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Clipperton employed …

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The Ciaron Maher stable presented a strong pair in a Caulfield three-year-old race, with the less fancied runner ultimately emerging victorious. Maher’s team fielded both the $2.40 favourite Decalogue and …

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Tazima and jockey Grima combined for their third successive victory in the Precise Air Handicap (1800m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. The promising gelding Tazima has now amassed five wins …

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Trainer Nick Ryan indicated that the stars had once again aligned at Caulfield, paving the way for Winnasedge to achieve its most significant career victory. Following a 1100-metre win at …

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The Richard and Will Freedman-trained gelding, Cold Brew, was the focus of a vociferous group of owners who made their presence felt throughout and after the race, as their charge …

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Gavin Carmody, host for Sky Thoroughbred Central, provided a concise assessment of the Cactus Imaging Handicap (1100m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday, noting Benevac’s commanding front-running display. The talented young …

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The potential of Cruiserweight has been significantly highlighted by his impressive performance and victory at Caulfield. This gelding’s triumph in the Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1400m) on Saturday marked his …

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John Sargent’s Perfect Justice, a horse that had previously finished second as the favourite in successive races, was again backed into favouritism at $4.20 and duly delivered when it ran …

Two jockeys race brown horses on a grassy track, blue and white silks, number 2 saddle cloth, with a large 'sportsbet' sign in the background.

The potential that the Ciaron Maher stable had foreseen for Angels Fury is now starting to materialise following her initial race appearances. Having progressed from a maiden win at Bendigo …

Two jockeys race side by side on brown horses during a turf race, #3 blue-checked saddlecloth visible on the lead horse.

Proxima Dea displayed impressive tenacity, leading from the outset and successfully fending off a persistent challenge from Defensemen to achieve a narrow victory in the Elite Sand And Soil Handicap, …

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In a significant development for Australian racing, The Golden Eagle has been elevated to Group 1 status for the upcoming 2026-27 season, increasing the national tally of elite races to …

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In recent seasons, Pinstriped has been a regular competitor in the late winter weight-for-age races. However, following an extended break after his spring campaign last year, Pinstriped is set to …

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Trainer Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are looking to avoid another trip to Sydney with their charge Bustling, instead favouring a Melbourne-centric racing campaign. The gelding Bustling is scheduled …

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The Phillip Stokes stable is targeting a juvenile event at Morphettville Parks to achieve the maiden win for Secret Alliance. The Microphone filly is entered for the Sportsbet Feed Handicap …

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Trainer Kris Lees is anticipating Imposant will conclude her racing tenure with a victory at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Lees has stated that Imposant is “going well” in preparation for …