Miss Chanel’s debut came in January, a time when trainer Adrian Bott had little expectation she’d still be competing on Sydney’s autumn carnival finale. Bott was set to give her …

Basilinna’s owners are pursuing yet another ‘win and you’re in’ race opportunity at the Mornington meeting. Basilinna qualified for the Melbourne Cup ballot last season via her success in the …

Gerald Ryan intends the Frank Packer Plate at Randwick as a trial for Matias’ endurance limits, confident nonetheless that the three-year-old can manage a solid middle-distance assignment. Victor of Eagle …

Seeing a thoroughbred complete twelve starts within one preparation is not the norm anymore, though Michael Morrison believes his durable mare Down Under Stunnah remains capable of a competitive effort …

An unfavourable gate draw risks deferring Desert Lightning’s campaign opener at Mornington. Desert Lightning pulled the widest post position in the Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) featuring 17 entries for Saturday, …

Carrying a $2.7 million label and star-quality bloodlines, St Gotthard was the focus at Warwick Farm, and the colt met the hype head-on. The margin was only narrow, yet the …

An opportunity for a further Group One conquest on domestic tracks has motivated the Campione D’italia connections to advance to the concluding segment of the two-year-old triple crown, seeking a …

Scott Darby Syndications manages the Overpass ownership group, whose members voted Wednesday to endorse the trip overseas to England. With prizemoney winnings surpassing $12 million, Overpass is expected to pursue …

Ambassadorial’s form has been impressive since he joined forces with Tony and Calvin McEvoy. Previously, he raced for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, then had a spell with Alex Rae …

For a last-start Group 1 champion, the Group 3 JRA Plate could come across as an unassuming Australian venture, but Roger James outlines various benefits positioning it as suitable for …

Magic Time gets her training in Victoria, but her repeated journeys to Sydney give her solid grounds for local allegiance in the city by the harbour. In 26 total starts, …

Grahame Begg highlights two hurdles for his charge Zakouma as the stayer chases victory in the Mornington Cup. The Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday delivers a ballot waiver into …

The debut seasonal win held no surprises for trainer Peter Snowden concerning unbeaten filly Plaintiff, but her impressive execution may have piqued some curiosity. This elite-bred three-year-old, a Zoustar foal …

Barrengarry suffered a minor false dawn a couple of Saturdays earlier, however, the gelding is primed for Group company this Saturday amid the Sydney Autumn Carnival. The three-year-old looks to …

The classy mare Pop Award heads back to Stakes racing this Saturday, as her co-trainer Lyn Tolson banks on the familiarity of her home track to mitigate the increased competition …

Although Tony McEvoy acknowledges the daunting opposition for Half Yours in the upcoming Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick this Saturday, the trainer is thoroughly pleased with the condition …

Bankers Choice is in pursuit of a landmark achievement this Saturday in the Mornington Cup, striving to emulate just one prior horse by notching successive wins in the 2400m Listed …

Gerald Ryan possesses extensive involvement across various iterations of the Champagne Stakes minus a triumph, though the flawless colt Southend convinces him of impending success. Williamsburg notched his peak placing …