A debut victory against older horses has earned juvenile Backrower a chance in town, and longer-term, a possible spring carnival tilt. The late-blooming colt will take his place in the Bowerman’s …
Trainer Luke Oliver has his eyes on ‘Finals Day’ at Flemington next month after Megamea returned with a first-up win at Sandown. Victory in the Ladbrokes Bet Ticker Handicap (1200m) on Wednesday was …
Zac Purton has posted a vital double to edge to within touching distance of Joao Moreira in the Hong Kong Jockeys’ Championship after an eventful meeting which left the Australian …
Bjorn Baker has decided against stepping Arapaho up in class and distance this weekend, but a sterner test is on the radar if the import can repeat his last-start heroics. Arapaho will …
Champion jockey James Mcdonald has brought up his 100th Sydney metropolitan win of the season and fittingly, he has done it aboard a horse trained by long-time supporter Chris Waller. …
The Anthony and Sam Freedman stable has spring ambitions with debut Sandown winner Elliptical. Success in the Tile Importer Handicap (1400m) on Wednesday, the first day of winter, may not …
John Sargent has declared his intention to have Gin Martini ridden more conservatively in the Queensland Oaks as he bids to win the fillies’ classic for a second time. The ATC Australian …
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been in fine form, and they are looking to continue their winning momentum. Promising young stayer Military Mission will get a prime opportunity to showcase …
Grahame Begg hopes to learn a little a more about his unbeaten filly Passive Aggressive when she lines up at Flemington. Passive Aggressive runs in the ATA Trainers’ Trust Handicap (1100m) on …
Trainer Nick Ryan remains in pursuit of his first Group 1 victory and enters the Queensland Oaks knowing he has a horse peaking at the right time. While the barrier draw, …
If there was betting on who would buy lot 1494 at the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale, you wouldn’t have got fancy odds about Robert and Luke Price securing the …
The Victoria Racing Club has listened to feedback and will allow horses entered for Flemington feature sprints to get some straight track experience. Previously only horses trained at Flemington, were …
The newly gelded and lightly raced Eagles Crag is hoping to notch up his fourth win from eight starts at Sandown on Wednesday. Eagles Crag has shown plenty of promise throughout …
As a Warrnambool stalwart, trainer Aaron Purcell is always looking forward to the annual Three-Day Carnival in the seaside town each May. The Grand Annual Steeplechase is the feature of the Carnival …
WA-owned filly Sheeza Belter could still run in next month’s Group 1 J.J. Atkins Stakes (1600m) at Eagle Farm, following her win in Saturday’s Group 2 BRC Sires Produce Stakes …
Lindsey Smith will continue to maintain a satellite stable in Perth, hosing down speculation he would be exiting Western Australian racing. A prominent figure in WA racing circles for more …
Jerome Hunter has been monitoring Barb Raider more closely than normal following Saturday’s win in The Roses, but so far hasn’t found anything to suggest she took any harm from the run. …
Chris Waller is looking forward to making his second trip to Royal Ascot. Nature Strip and Home Affairs will represent Waller at this year’s meeting after the champion trainer had …
