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The decision to bring Coeur Volante back into training has paid off, with the mare finding success at Sandown. Her victory in the IVE> Handicap (1400m) on Wednesday was her …

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A tight finish and a stewards’ inquiry did little to derail Nobler’s charge, as the emerging import recorded his third consecutive victory at Rosehill, signalling a bright future. The former …

Jockey in a red shirt and white pants rides a brown racehorse with a blue number‑4 saddlecloth, leaning forward mid‑race on a grassy track.

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell is already identifying a significant Group 1 sprint for three-year-olds in Melbourne as the next target for his debut winner, Mbube. The two-year-old colt, a son of …

Two jockeys in bright silks ride racehorses on a sunny turf track, with a blue railing behind them; the lead horse is dark brown and the trailing horse is chestnut, both near the finish line.

A somewhat jesting Dylan Gibbons conceded that fellow jockey Tyler Schiller was entitled to a portion of his riding fee, having secured victory in the opening race at Rosehill aboard …

Thoroughbred racehorses and jockeys sprint on a green turf track, close-up of a chestnut horse in the lead with a rider in blue and red silks behind.

Trainer J D Hayes has indicated that the emerging stayer Simurgh is straightforward to train and is expected to continue his progression through various racing classes. Having achieved three wins …

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The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr training partnership has opted to keep Storm Season in Melbourne for her reappearance run. While Storm Season was accepted for the Petaluma Handicap …

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Archie Alexander’s recent efficient use of his time is fortunate, as this Saturday will offer little opportunity for domestic tasks or family engagement. The Ballarat horseman has no fewer than …

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Transatlantic fell just short of surmounting a wide barrier during a key spring contest, and Tommy Berry is placing his trust in the gelding’s grit and staying ability to turn …

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Annabel and Rob Archibald’s charge Hellsing is in superb nick, claiming his best-ever success in Friday’s Listed $200,000 Arrowfield Scone Cup (1600m) at Scone. Reaching his 10th start over a …

Multiple racehorses and jockeys sprint on a grassy track, colorful silks (purple, blue with stars, green and white) blurred in a close finish behind a rail.

Progressive gains have accompanied each season, leading trainer John Moloney to seek further strides from Hearcomesthestar at her Flemington engagement. Hearcomesthestar holds six triumphs across 28 starts plus eight more …

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The training duo of Gary and Nichole Searle from South Australia, joined by daughter Brianna Callanan, have Melbourne Cup aspirations for their stayer Sir Kingsford. Winning the Listed Andrew Ramsden …

Chestnut racehorse and jockey in blue checkered silks race along the turf, saddlecloth branded Precise Air, at a trackside event

Joe Pride can’t fathom why Estadio Mestalla draws two kilos over a Group 1 winner for the Luskin Star Stakes, though he knows the dependable gelding will exert himself completely. …

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Sterling Alexiou and Gerald Ryan are sure that filly Sequista, despite past self-sabotage, holds the potential to claim black-type honours. The three-year-old earned stakes placings during the 2024 Inglis Nursery …

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Charlotte Littlefield looks forward to witnessing her dynamic filly Concord Connie match her prior brilliance before contemplating elevated goals. At her third start on Anzac Day at Flemington, Concord Connie …

Jockeys in colorful silks race a dark horse to the front on a grassy track at a crowded finish line.

Harlem Queen’s path post-three hasn’t mirrored initial expectations, but trainer Nathan Doyle views her recent smooth prep positively for recapturing form steadiness. Resuming Saturday at Scone’s Dark Jewel Classic (1400m), …

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Different Gravy’s path to the Queensland Derby hangs in the balance as he prepares to race at Flemington. Trainer Henry Dwyer aimed for the Derby up north after Different Gravy’s …

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Abounding’s scratching has ended the uncertainty for Napoleonic’s participation in the Doomben 10,000, enabling the colt to line up in the premier Group 1 sprint contest. After a week of …

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Peter Snowden is ideally placed with a host of stakes contenders in his sprint division, enabling careful allocation across a slate of elite races. Zealously delivered the Hawkesbury Gold Rush …