Despite the suboptimal barrier, trainer Clayton Douglas intends to travel to Adelaide with newcomer Mr Waterville. Previously trained by Chris Waller after arriving from Ireland, the galloper lines up in …

By placing behind leading filly Tempted in his seasonal reappearance against stronger three-year-olds, Napoleonic highlighted his potential, with the next step being to confirm his ability over added ground. The …

With three wins in only four starts, the lightly raced three-year-old Decorum has emerged as a prospect for the Group One Rosehill Guineas. Trained by Michael Freedman and jumping at …

Following Cannae’s breakthrough win at Caulfield Heath, trainer Danny O’Brien welcomes possible inquiries from Hong Kong buyers. Nonetheless, the three-year-old’s handler contemplates cross-border Derby targets after the gelding’s second-out success …

Zac Lloyd enters the Silver Slipper far more positive on Hidrix than before the colt’s bow in the Canonbury Stakes. He hadn’t sat on the Extreme Choice youngster in barrier …

Confidence abounds from trainer Matt Laurie regarding Treasurethe Moment’s fitness level for her first run back at Caulfield, on par with her spring return condition. Last spring, the four-year-old mare …

Joe Pride has put to rest doubts surrounding Attica’s subdued barrier trial efforts, firm in the belief that they reveal the three-year-old’s easy temperament over any preparation shortcomings. In his …

Should luck have swung I Am Aria’s way, the Mark Walker charge might enter the Blue Diamond Stakes undefeated. In reality, though, I Am Aria has recorded placings in both …

Mick Price’s bid for a third Blue Diamond Stakes looks brighter post-barrier draw for the elite Victorian two-year-old spectacle. Past victor in the Group 1 juvenile showpiece courtesy of Extreme …

At Caulfield, jockey Declan Bates shared a gallop with Pride Of Jenni, both dropping pounds as they prepare to unite for the All-Star Mile. Ciaron Maher assembled a small, high-quality …

Unit Five wrote himself into the history books with a victory in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic during his second race, and Ciaron Maher holds strong belief that the unbeaten …

Hidrix and Confederation, who filled the quinella spots for Chris Waller in the Canonbury Stakes, are slated to meet again this weekend in pursuit of Golden Slipper form during the …

The three-year-old colt Autumn Boy is expected to go without blinkers when he kicks off in the Hobartville Stakes, a view shared by star jockey James McDonald. Saturday saw McDonald …

In pursuit of yet another elite-level sprint score, Anthony and Sam Freedman send Tropicus and Point Barrow into the Oakleigh Plate. This Saturday’s 1100m feature provides the autumn benchmark test …

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 …