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Anthony and Sam Freedman added to the family’s storied history in the Blue Diamond Stakes when they won the 2022 edition with Daumier at Caulfield on Saturday. The Godolphin colt …

Glamour mare Verry Elleegant has done it again. The six-year-old has captured her eleventh Group 1 win with back-to-back victories in the Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick, showing her …

Wary of the weight scale in the Guy Walter Stakes, Michael Freedman admits he wasn’t exactly confident that Forbidden Love could come away with a win at Randwick. The mare had to …

Sierra Sue will receive a wildcard invitation into the All-Star Mile after registering a second Group 1 at Caulfield. Victory in the Futurity Stakes on Saturday was one of two races …

The margin wasn’t great and he will be confronted by more ominous rivals at Flemington in a fortnight, but Cascadian kept his Australian Cup hopes on track with victory in Saturday’s …

Running a horse first-up on a heavy track is rarely ideal but Ellsberg ensured there were no anxious moments for his connections, leading throughout for an impressive return at Randwick. The …

Jockey Ben Melham has wasted no time getting back on the winner’s list after a hefty stint on the sidelines through suspension. Melham was the last of the jockeys to return …

Underrated filly Fireburn has flown under the radar for much of the autumn but she has put herself firmly in the frame for the Golden Slipper with an emphatic victory at …

Castlereagh Kid continues to repay the faith shown by Gai Waterhouse and John Singleton with the front-running three-year-old bringing up a winning hat-trick in the $300,000 Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at …

In-form trainer Tom Dabernig has put forward a case for Flying Mascot to be given a ‘wildcard’ into the All-Star Mile after her all-the-way win at Flemington. Flying Mascot was among nominations …

He was renowned as the jockey to back in the last race in Perth, but William Pike has proven he is just as capable of getting punters off to the …

Much travelled three-year-old Finance Tycoon has found winning form again with an all-the-way victory at Caulfield. Having his third start for the Danny O’Brien stable having started his career with Lindsay Park, …

Attempting to fill a rare gap in a spectacular Hong Kong riding resume, Zac Purton will be entrusted with the task of managing California Spangle’s natural speed to meet the …

The big wet in Sydney has kept the highly talented Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained filly Argentia in Melbourne for another run. Argentia had been entered for the Group 1 Surround Stakes …

Damien Oliver believes there is a good staying race victory in Castlereagh Kid who will be attempting a winning hat-trick when he runs at Caulfield. Castlereagh Kid runs in the Group 2 …

When Australia opened its borders to overseas visitors, Singapore-based trainer Stephen Gray jumped at the chance to head to Melbourne. Gray arrived in Melbourne on Monday to start inspections of …

The one-time second favourite for Melbourne’s premier two-year-old race has been scratched after failing a veterinary inspection. Lofty Strike was withdrawn from the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at …

Having missed the winning ride on Anamoe in the Hobartville Stakes, Hugh Bowman is keen to make his presence felt at Sydney’s first Group 1 meeting of the autumn. The champion jockey …