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Already a Group 1 winner, jockey Sam Clipperton believes Mazu is ready to take the next step to becoming one of Australia’s sprint stars. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Mazu heads to …

The two-year-olds have a final chance to qualify for a Golden Slipper start this weekend, although history suggests they face an uphill battle to win the $5 million juvenile centrepiece. …

All Star Mile contender Alenquer will wear blinkers in a jump-out at Flemington to determine whether the head gear will be worn at Moonee Valley. The French-bred former European galloper …

Regan Bayliss is thrilled to have picked up the Coolmore Classic mount on international runner Purplepay in what will be his first ride for champion trainer William Haggas. A shoulder injury to …

Sunshine In Paris has had a rapid rise to prominence in her three-year-old season but after winning at the top-level last start, the filly will head to the paddock and be …

William Pike has not lost confidence in Sheeza Belter and believes the Perth-owned filly has genuine claims to win the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Coming …

A day after making the main field for the All Star Mile, Chris Waller and the connections of Fangirl are forgoing a chance at the $5 million 1600-metre feature to …

She was the champion two-year-old last year but the Gary Portelli-trained Fireburn has yet to produce that juvenile form in two preparations since. While not being disgraced against top company in …

Trainer Mike Moroney will have a clearer idea of the path in which Melbourne Cup placegetter Emissary is heading after he has his second-up run at Flemington. Moroney has two options for Emissary, one of which …

Grahame Begg will be out to ride his recent run of good fortune when he saddles three runners at the twilight midweek meeting at Sandown. The Cranbourne-based trainer has prepared 11 winners …

With the 50th running of the Black Opal Stakes coming up on Sunday, Racing and Sports’ Jaike Altieri takes a look back at the preview races held on Canberra Mile …

Julius Sandhu couldn’t be happier with his stable start Lofty Strike as they chase an elusive win at the highest level in Saturday’s Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. This time last …

The 2023 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) shapes up as a cracking contest with so many elite straight track sprinters entered on a great day of racing. Roch ‘N’ Horse ($21) tries to …

The first race designated for Fillies and Mares that was given Group 1 status in Australia was the Coolmore Classic (1500m) and it is a brilliant betting contest every year. …

Annabel Neasham isn’t taking any chances with four-time Group 1 winner Zaaki with a tilt at the Queen Elizabeth Stakes pushed aside in favour of the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) …

Strong work over the weekend has co-trainer Mick Price feeling good about Annavisto’s sojourn to Sydney for the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday. While no stranger …

Mornington trainer Jerome Hunter will bypass an autumn campaign in Sydney with Barb Raider to concentrate on gaining a start in the Caulfield Cup. The two worst runs of Barb Raider’s career have …

The first of the international horses could step out in feature races at Rosehill as soon as next week, pending their progress in the coming days. Both the William Haggas-trained …