Sydney sprinter Aeronautical returns to Melbourne for the Standish Handicap aiming to snap a year-long absence from the winner’s circle. And trainer Lionel Cohen is confident last year’s Newmarket Handicap …

Queen’s Crown’s third in her first barrier trial is cause for optimism ahead of her debut at Rosehill. The David Payne-trained filly finished behind Ottoman and Perignon in the 740m …

Trainer Robert Smerdon is hoping a barrier trial victory will help spark a return to form for Go The Knuckle. After a disappointing first-up effort, the six-year-old is set to …

Trainer Brad Herne can further boost his growing reputation with It’s Vegas Baby in the B J McLachlan Stakes at the Gold Coast. Herne is one of the young guns …

A Summer Cup victory by Midsummer Sun would be a timely boost for trainer Sam Kavanagh as his stable enters one of its busiest times of the year. The young …

A rise in distance and a drop in weight are the key factors trainer Robbie Griffiths is counting on to get Chile Express back to winning form. Griffiths has earmarked …

An impressive barrier trial win by three-year-old Yeager has erased memories of his last-start failure. Yeager is rated a future top line miler but was never in the hunt when …

Trainers are usually reluctant to make changes to a winning formula but Joe Pride is taking the winkers off Ball Of Muscle for his biggest test. In a frightening prospect …

Brent Stanley believes the mare who has him in the box seat to win a new car can add another Moonee Valley success to her tally. Beach Front raced to …

Testashadow’s talent is obvious but what goes on inside his head is a mystery, especially to his trainer Gary Portelli. The three-year-old earned a trip to the Gold Coast for …

Danny O’Brien has an affinity with the Australian Guineas is hoping to add another success in the feature for three-year-olds with Bondeiger. The Victoria Derby runner-up will be aimed at …

Vain Queen returns to John Sadler’s Caulfield stable this week to start her preparations aimed at a maiden Group One in the new year. The talented mare scored an impressive …

Champion jockey Chris Munce will complete a unique feat if Wicked Intent gives him a fourth win in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic. The youngest jockey to win the …

Last-start Christmas Cup winner Danger Close is in line to complete a festive season double when he runs at Sandown. Trainer Jason Warren will study the nominations and weights for …

Joe Pride is a family man in more ways than one. Although his wife and children will always come first, work-wise the trainer’s affections are with the progeny of Parfore. …

Churchill Dancer’s affinity for straight track racing at Flemington means he is likely to head back there on New Year’s Day. Churchill Dancer provided co-trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig …

Tony McEvoy will monitor Pelicano’s trackwork before confirming whether the comeback galloper gets the chance to join stablemate Le Roi as a Summer Cup winner. Pelicano was beaten just under …

A change of scenery has rejuvenated former class Sydney sprinter Riva De Lago who is striving to break a 15-month absence from the winner’s circle in the Lough Neagh Stakes. …