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The decision to run Volcanic Rock in Brisbane instead of Sydney has been vindicated with the juvenile posting a strong win. He might not have been Craig Williams’ easiest ride …

A race-to-race double in the opening two races at Flemington has pushed Jamie Kah closer to the magical 100-win mark in Melbourne. Jamie Kah has moved into the nervous 90s with …

Rosehill trainer Chris Waller already has two runners confirmed for next week’s $1 million Group 1 J J Atkins at Eagle Farm, and he may have uncovered another live chance with Cape Breton ($3.80) taking …

Nettoyer will line up for what is likely to be her penultimate start at Eagle Farm. Wendy Roche cannot fathom why Nettoyer is a market drifter ahead of Saturday’s $500,000 …

Having finished tailed-off in the VRC St Leger, Furioso is back to 2000m for another Flemington test. Matt Cumani is none-the-wiser as to what is the best trip for Furioso who …

Colin Webster has another shot of claiming the Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at Belmont and the veteran trainer is bullish about his chances. Billy Ain’t Silly, race hardened and at his …

Trainer Kris Lees says Special Reward is capable of a rapid form reversal at Eagle Farm. Out-of-form sprinter Special Reward will be given a final throw at the stumps to …

A decade since he returned for another stint at racing, Cliff Green will have his first representation in a black type race at Belmont on Saturday. Green will saddle up …

Trainer Andrew Noblet is hoping a winning combination will come to the fore for a breakthrough Saturday victory at Flemington. Jockey Patrick Moloney and Witchfulthinking team up in the VRC Member Ben …

David Payne is well aware it has been more than a year since Costello last raced over his pet distance but he is hoping the horse can make the wait …

Nailing the delicate balance of maintaining a horse’s fitness while keeping them mentally fresh can require pinpoint accuracy and trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping he has got the mix right with …

The latest COVID lockdown in Melbourne has stopped any potential crowd from filtering into Flemington to see Black Caviar’s latest daughter Invincible Caviar in her debut. A large crowd rolled into …

Winter Cup favourite Parry Sound might be the headline act for trainer Bjorn Baker but two horses resuming at Rosehill could emerge as surprise packets for the stable. Baker is in …

New Zealand Oaks runner-up Charms Star could be the big improver in Saturday’s Queensland Oaks as she continues to thrive in her new surrounds of Queensland. Charms Star had her …

Queensland Oaks favourite Bargain is going to be a tougher nut for rivals to crack on the bigger track at Eagle Farm this weekend according to trainer Mark Newnham. The …

An idea originally hatched as a “loose plan” can come full circle for Edward Cummings when Duais runs for Group 1 glory in Saturday’s Queensland Oaks. Cummings indicated Duais would have been in …

The Victorian Jockeys Association will show their support for equine welfare by carrying Racing Victoria’s Off The Track logo on their breeches. RV and the VJA announced a three-year sponsorship deal which …

After a debut second at Geelong, Sistine Explorer makes her way to Flemington for her second start. Andrew Noblet is banking on race experience being vital when Sistine Explorer makes her city …