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An outside barrier won’t deter connections of Shalailed from giving the colt an opportunity to book his spot in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. Trainer …

Mark Newnham expects Skymax to find some of his Summer Cup rivals too sharp, but he views the race as an important stepping stone towards a defence of the horse’s Australia …

Trainer Mitchell Beer is looking to repeat his Boxing Day success at Caulfield of a number of years ago when he brings Scarlet Prince to town for the first time. After wins at …

Lindsay Park-trained Excelida is racing for a potential trip to New Zealand when she lines up at Caulfield on Boxing Day. The daughter of Exceed And Excel runs in the Allan Wicks Handicap (1400m) on …

A reshaping of the summer sprints in Melbourne forced Adelaide trainer Ryan Balfour into a change of plans with his emerging sprinter Outlaws Revenge. After Outlaws Revenge won the Listed City Of Marion Stakes …

Statistics indicate that the timing is right for Shadow Crush to give connections a belated Christmas present when he runs at Randwick on Boxing Day. Trainer Mark Newnham confirmed the gelding would …

Star Tasmanian mare Mystic Journey is set to be remembered on All-Star Mile Day at Flemington with a support race named in her honour. The Mystic Journey (2000m) will be run …

Destiny’s Kiss carved out a reputation as the ‘Cups King’ due to his prolific winning record in feature staying races and now another member of his family is striving to do …

Gary Portelli’s decision to split two-year-olds Fireburn and Snitcat could reward the trainer with a brace of juvenile wins on successive weekends. Portelli scratched Snitcat from Randwick last Saturday due to a …

Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan will be hoping the Christmas joy continues as he lines up two live chances in Sunday’s Highway Handicap at Randwick. Race favourite Casino Lord will spearhead …

The Villiers Stakes didn’t go to plan for Kirwan’s Lane, but John O’Shea is hoping he can come away with a consolation prize at Randwick. The gelding enjoyed a good trail …

The Joao Moreira juggernaut continues at top speed after the Brazilian capped a momentous three-meeting burst with a four-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (22 December) to be on …

The Dan Morton-trained Stafford’s Lad looks well placed to deliver one of racing’s great transformations in next week’s Perth Cup, following his win in today’s A.T.A Stakes (2200m) at Ascot. …

Former Irish galloper Moktaffy has appreciated a slowing run race and a rise in distance to land his maiden victory. Success in the IVE>Print Maiden Plate at Sandown on Wednesday was the son …

Juvenile Russian Conquest will bid to make it two wins from as many starts when she lines up at Randwick. Debut winner Russian Conquest can move a step closer to her …

The Summer Cup headlines the Boxing Day meeting at Randwick and Chris Waller will saddle up three runners. When Polly Grey travelled across the Tasman to join the Chris Waller stable, …

There was little hype surrounding Narrogin’s meeting last Saturday, but for young trainer Indianna Weinert, the day will mark an important milestone. In the training caper for just three months, …

Looking to capture a maiden training title and repel the recent onslaught of his former mentor John Size, Frankie Lor has armed himself with a strong team of seven at …