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Adam Durrant says if Tena Koutou keeps progressing, he’s a top chance of claiming the Aquanita Stakes (2000m) at Belmont Park on Saturday. The Blackfriars gelding is chasing a winning …

Best known as the trainer of two-time Group One winner and Cox Plate runner-up Castelvecchio, Richard Litt has tasted the highs that racing can offer. He also knows they don’t last …

An awkward draw at a recent Flemington meeting has caused a rethink to the program of recent longshot winner Romancer. Instead of being aimed at Saturday’s VRC/CRV Winter Championship Final …

Matt Dunn is confident Magic Ruler has more strings to his bow than simply being a mudlark, but he is happy to wait to have that theory confirmed. The three-year-old has won …

With two big guns sidelined for the year – and possibly longer – Tony Gollan is hoping some less-heralded stable runners can close out the winter carnival on a winning note at …

The Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock stable is hoping a recent victory has given Token Spirit the confidence to score again at Flemington. Token Spirit lines up in the …

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable is looking beyond a late season race at Flemington with two-year-old Mennea. Engaged in the Next Generation Sprinters Series Final on Saturday, Mennea …

Simon Zahra is hoping a swing in the weights will favour Odeon in the VRC/CRV Winter Championship Final at Flemington. The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable have had a …

Keen to make the most of Sydney’s wet tracks, Joe Pride has confirmed Kaapfever will back up from his narrow second in the Stayer’s Cup in a bid to go …

John Thompson is focusing on the positive aspects of Grand Piano’s recent form, despite the fact it has come with it frustrations. Since reuniting with his original trainer, the gelding has …

Australian winemaker Penfolds has become the third brand to have its name linked with the Victoria Derby in the race’s 166-year history. The Victoria Racing Club on Thursday announced the …

After breaking through for his maiden Australian win at Caulfield, Biometric will attempt a stakes race win at Flemington. The weather gods may smile on the new Lindsay Park operation of Ben …

Group One winner Funstar is predicted to set a record price for an online sale when she is offered through the upcoming Inglis Digital auction. A daughter of Cox Plate winner …

Wet track specialist Stockman will chase back-to-back feature race wins in the Caloundra Cup. The state border closures have not prevented Sydney trainer Joe Pride from sending smart stayer Stockman north to …

South Australian trainer Travis Doudle was hoping to test his stayer Not Usual Glorious at Flemington after three unbeaten runs in his home state. But the prospects of a good track means Doudle has decided …

Harry Coffey hopes his trip to town will provide he and his father Austy a rare city success. The father-and-son team team with Messignadi in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) and Miss Cheviots in …

The Midway Handicaps will become a regular fixture at Sydney Saturday meetings, but trainer Richard Litt is hoping to etch his name in the record books by capturing the inaugural edition. …

Mark Ford can’t wait for Saturday’s Belmont Park meeting to come around. The former Zimbabwean and South African horseman is filled with nervous energy and excitement. It’s been a long …