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Ben Hunt says he is learning more every game he plays at hooker but knows the education will be fast-tracked against the man he rates the best No. 9 to …

Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt hailed the fighting spirit of Nick Kyrgios after the enigmatic star’s Davis Cup victory over Steve Darcis in Brussels. Kyrgios battled back to keep alive his …

The star of Godolphin’s Australian stable is a short-priced favourite to give trainer James Cummings his first Group One win for the global operation. Cummings was appointed as head trainer …

Part-owner Nick Williams says Almandin is ticking over perfectly in his preparation for a tilt at a second Melbourne Cup. Almandin makes his second appearance this spring in Saturday’s Listed …

Caulfield Guineas hopes for debut winner Metson will be put to the test when the gelding faces the current favourite for the $2 million race in a lead-up at Flemington. …

A shot at Group One grade awaits Astoria after the Godolphin colt upset favourite Merovee to win the Spring Stakes at Newcastle. Despite Friday’s Group Three race not going to …

Talented filly Champagne Cuddles will take another step towards her Group One debut when she runs in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick. The highly rated three-year-old is being set …

The deeper into the spring carnival the tougher it becomes for a claiming apprentice to attract the support of owners and trainers at feature meetings. While last season’s champion apprentice …

Trainer John McArdle will give talented mare Smart As You Think a light spring with long-range autumn targets in mind. Smart As You Think runs in Saturday’s Group Two Let’s …

Redkirk Warrior is poised to showcase his credentials for the $10 million Everest when he runs at Flemington. But co-trainer David Hayes is also keeping watch on the weather as …

Dual acceptor Theanswermyfriend will run from a wide barrier at Flemington instead of an inside draw at Randwick. The Robert Smerdon-trained sprinter was scratched on Thursday evening from Saturday’s TAB.com.au …

English is primed to make a statement for The Everest, but it won’t necessarily be emphatic when the mare returns to racing at Randwick. Despite an excellent first-up record of …

Life Less Ordinary has an opportunity to mark himself down for an above average spring campaign if his promising transition from English racing continues at Randwick. Chris Waller welcomed the …

Seaburge is one of the outsiders for the Makybe Diva Stakes but trainer David Hayes expects the four-year-old to run better than his price suggests. The Lindsay Park stable has …

Improved stayer Ingeegoodbe gets his chance to prove he is Magic Millions material when he races at Doomben. Ingeegoodbe, who is named after an area in the Snowy Mountains, has …

Twenty one horses have entered quarantine in the northern hemisphere in preparation for the Melbourne spring carnival. Sixteen are at Newmarket in England and four are at Coolmore’s Ballydoyle facility …

New restrictions on horse movement between Australia and Hong Kong threaten Australian participation in international events in the Asian racing capital. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has expressed its disappointment …

The Formula One giants behind Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo, Renault and Red Bull, have both described as “speculation” reports that they will be ending their engine partnership after next season. …