Peter Snowden expects his Prelude runners Rusambo and Applegate to show they are genuine Blue Diamond contenders when they resume at Caulfield. Rusambo is a firming favourite from $3.80 to …

Black Caviar will be the shortest-priced favourite in Australia on Saturday but Rain Affair won’t be far behind. Just as punters will not entertain the thought that the world’s best …

Racing fans around the world are taking notice of Black Caviar as she goes for her 18th straight win in Saturday’s CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield. Interest in the unbeaten …

Trainer Michael Lakey hopes to get a guide as to whether Risk Aversion is the real deal and a serious winter carnival contender when she makes her comeback at Eagle …

Leviathan owner Lloyd Williams says Caulfield Cup runner-up Green Moon is capable of an upset when he resumes in the Group Three Carlyon Cup at Caulfield. The five-year-old has been …

David Payne is looking for a strong performance from Happy Hussy at Rosehill on Saturday to warrant pressing on to some of the better autumn races. The filly has been …

Cambridge trainer Trent Busuttin is hoping his Victoria Derby winner Sangster can run in the first five as he begins a five-race autumn campaign on Saturday. Sangster runs in the …

John Marzol is hoping the effects of the recent wet weather in Sydney continue until Saturday for his mudlark Code Word. The gelding, who posted consecutive city victories on heavy …

Trainer Rob Heathcote may not get his wish for a wet track but he’s still confident Mondean can stake Weetwood Handicap claims in the AAMI Quality at Eagle Farm on …

Corey Brown is expected to be fit to ride at Rosehill on Saturday despite taking a tumble in the fifth race at Gosford on Thursday. In a topsy-turvy day for …

David Hayes could have as many as four Blue Diamond runners should his two Prelude contenders fire at Caulfield. Hayes confirmed on Thursday that last week’s impressive Caulfield debut winner …

A preparation ago, Rain Affair had the talent but didn’t have the looks. Now he is the complete package. Well, almost. “The best thing about this horse is he’s going …

Trainer Steve O’Dea hopes stud failure Bianca Jewel can rediscover her early promise when the four-year-old makes her comeback at Eagle Farm. Bianca Jewel, who lines up in Saturday’s Lyndhurst …

Peter Moody is keen to see superstar Black Caviar very strong at the end of the 1400 metres of the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday with a view …

In-form gelding War Charm is an unlikely starter at Rosehill on Saturday with trainer Danny Williams leaning towards sending him for a short freshen-up. The three-year-old is the $5 second …

Connections of smart galloper Ranger will be hoping he can emulate former West Australian champion Northerly when he has his first Victorian start in Saturday’s Carlyon Cup at Caulfield. The …

Trainer Kim Waugh is hoping for a trouble-free preparation with bonny mare Kimillsy when she makes another comeback from injury at Rosehill on Saturday. Kimillsy was among the best three-year-old …

David Hayes is optimistic he has six-year-old Eagle Falls back to his best to defend his Oakleigh Plate title later this month. The talented gelding will be on trial for …