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Clayton Douglas always believed Top Reward would live up to his short price on debut, but the colt’s performance exceeded expectations enough for the Mornington horseman to immediately raise the …

Saturday’s Group 2 The Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle has quickly developed a reputation as a spring race worth watching, and this year is shaping no differently. Last year’s winner Briasa …

Angel Capital is no stranger to Caulfield, yet Chris Waller still felt it was worth taking the talented entire back to the venue on Tuesday morning ahead of this weekend’s …

Inkaruna will look to capitalise on her recent consistency when she lines up at Caulfield this Saturday, with the Sam and Anthony Freedman stable confirming the filly will continue her …

Fresh from conquering Champions Day at Flemington, Joe Pride has now shifted his focus to this Saturday’s $1 million The Hunter, where he will have a strong team engaged. Past …

For the second year in succession, spring plans haven’t gone to plan for high-class galloper Linebacker, but his trainers remain adamant he will return bigger and better in the autumn. …

The revamped Spring Carnival programming, which sees the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) run at Caulfield this Saturday, is perfect for Jimmysstar according to his trainer Ciaron Maher. Fresh …

It has been a heady week for connections of the Ciaron Maher-trained Vivy Air, who has backed up a game second to stablemate Gringotts in the Big Dance with a …

Via Sistina has won her 12th race at Group 1 level with a typically dominant performance, going back-to-back in the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. The heavy conditions …

Ceolwulf further pressed claims for recognition as Australia’s best miler after claiming an epic Champions Mile at Flemington on Saturday. At his first start in Victoria the Joe Pride-trained gelding …

When Arctic Glamour claimed the scalp of subsequent Group 1 winner Joliestar as a three-year-old, connections thought the sky was the limit. It has taken two years and several frustrating …

Revengeance has booked his place in next year’s Golden Slipper after making the most of his race experience to score a classy win in the $1 million Golden Gift (1100m) …

Giga Kick is now a Group 1 winner in three different states after a stirring victory in the Group 1 VRC Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington. Second up off a …

Melbourne Cup hero Jamie Melham has continued her memorable week, riding a running double early on Champions Day at Flemington. Melham partnered the Peter Snowden-trained Need Some Luck to victory …

Dual Cox Plate champion Via Sistina has barely put a foot wrong since joining Chris Waller’s stable at the end of 2023. From 15 runs in Australia, the mare has …

There is never an easy Group 1 during Melbourne Cup week, but Sydney trainer Joe Pride is hopeful he has landed on the more suitable option for Ceolwulf on the …

How much rain arrives at Flemington on Saturday will play a major role in whether Tentyris takes his place in a second Group 1 during Melbourne Cup week. Fresh off …

The $2 million Five Diamonds is far from an afterthought for Lindsay Park runner Rise At Dawn, with his trainers confident the conditions of the race suit their gelding perfectly. …