James McDonald hesitates to equate Autumn Glow directly with Romantic Warrior, the Hong Kong star, but recognizes her upward momentum. The mare produced a thrilling effort that gave McDonald goosebumps, …

Sydney colt Sixties highlighted his Australian Guineas prospects during Saturday’s $200,000 C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington in 2026, sealing a quartet of wins for elite rider Damian Lane. The …

Indicators from last year’s Coolmore Stud Stakes were there, but the Black Caviar Lightning cemented the status, crowning Tentyris as Australia’s budding sprint phenomenon on Saturday at Flemington. Trained by …

Chris Waller proclaimed Joliestar the finished article after the mare strengthened her impeccable fresh record by securing the Expressway Stakes at Randwick. Waller admitted doubt as Caballus ($4.60), once from …

Savvy Hallie sparked a minor sensation in the 2026 Light Fingers Stakes by kicking away from $1.50 pick Apocalyptic and grabbing the Sydney carnival’s first three-year-old fillies prize. Building on …

Filly Ciaron’s Star on the rise has advanced her chances for the Golden Slipper with a determined triumph in the Pierro Plate (1100m) held at Randwick, yet her handlers seek …

In the wake of losing a legendary juvenile from Lindsay Park’s distinguished past the day prior, the Hayes clan uncovered a young contender who could rise to become the operation’s …

Unimpressive efforts in a recent track session by a fellow stable inmate will direct Ole Dancer towards the fillies’ Stakes at Flemington. Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman’s Sheza Alibi had …

From the moment of her debut win, trainer John McArdle has envisioned Group 1 glory for capable filly My Gladiola. Twice those visions were disrupted, initially by a bad draw …

Trainer Grant Kluske believes advantages exist in contesting a tougher race with Gold Spirit at Morphettville this Saturday, despite the sprinter’s qualification for milder options. The progressive four-year-old lines up …

Aeliana’s spring had her pressing Via Sistina on resumption, missing only Mr Brightside next out, and lining up in the Cox Plate, but Chris Waller wasn’t completely happy with her …

The jockey Nash Rawiller distinguishes himself through courageous approaches to races and tireless finishes. Joe Pride, his trainer, adds that discerning horse judgment completes his toolkit. Their fruitful collaboration in …

Space Rider aims to bolster his Australian Guineas prospects during his Flemington appearance. Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s charge lines up in Saturday’s Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) …

Ballarat conditioner Dan O’Sullivan is conscious of the path forward in his pursuit of the Adelaide Cup with the gelding Berkeley Square. After securing a placing at Caulfield over 2000m …

Five weeks remain until the Golden Slipper, but among the two-year-olds, none has claimed the mantle of undisputed favourite for the highlight race. Warwoven, sharing favouritism, stays sidelined after lameness …

Around Flemington racecourse stand tributes in statue form to Phar Lap, Bart Cummings, Makybe Diva and Roy Higgins. The Victoria Racing Club on Thursday launched inside The Forum at Flemington …

Gary Portelli accepts that Queen Of Clubs might not have the pace to rival the leading fillies over short courses, though he believes her future lies in stamina tests further …

In The Everest, just shy of a length covered Joliestar, Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah from the stable, and before the Expressway Stakes face-off, Chris Waller can’t easily separate the …