Jockey Ben Melham has been the beneficiary of the forced absence of Craig Williams at Flemington. Williams was stood down from riding at Flemington during the week by Racing Victoria’s Health Officer …
Grand Promenade has continued the recent domination of the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable in staying races at Flemington. At the past four meetings at headquarters, Maher and Eustace-trained …
The disappointment of a last-place finish at Sandown by Seiners Express has been erased with victory his comfortable win at Flemington. A perfect ground saving ride by Harry Coffey has landed …
A stable favourite of Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra has broken through for her maiden victory at Flemington. A two-year-old daughter of Zoustar, Jagar was lining up for her fourth start in Saturday’s Next Generation …
Ramornie Handicap ambitions might not come to fruition for Hellenism this year but a shot at The Kosciuszko is on the cards after her determined Highway Handicap victory at Rosehill. While …
The Chris Waller-trained Tycoonist has ended a frustrating run of minor placings, leading throughout to score an overdue win at Rosehill. The $2.15 favourite had finished in the minors at his …
A feature race win at the Sunshine Coast would be the icing on the cake for Tony Gollan as he closes out another successful winter carnival in Queensland. The leading trainer’s …
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 …




















