Ahead of the Darby Munro Stakes, Anthony Freedman tempered expectations for Beskar, while dismissing the three-year-old’s “stupid odds” as unwarranted. Drawing the second-widest price at $81, the gelding upended expectations …

The mare Machine Gun Gracie, successful in last year’s WA Oaks–WA Derby pairing, showcased elite form again via a stunning run in the Group 3 $250,000 Epona Stakes (1900m) on …

Following a stamina-testing victory in the N E Manion Cup at Rosehill, imported runner Mr Monaco has the Sydney Cup lined up as his probable upcoming assignment. Mr Monaco ($5.50), …

Since relocating to Victoria, trainer Phillip Stokes has achieved solid results, but cherishes any chance to race in Adelaide once more. Morphettville serves as his hub, enabling straightforward transfers of …

Thank the Lord. This was the immediate reply from co-trainer Mick Price upon being queried if he welcomed the news of Observer missing from Planet Red’s lineup in the Group …

Recently, the training venture run by Michael, John and Wayne Hawkes has experienced up-and-down results. Their freshest win in Victoria was a Kilmore maiden from earlier this month, alongside Stakes-level …

Bjorn Baker might operate without the extensive stable sizes or financial muscle of Australia’s premier outfits, yet he’s poised to compete fiercely on Golden Slipper day at Rosehill. Baker boasts …

Despite Ciaron Maher’s vast achievements throughout racing, a Golden Slipper still stands as an unchecked goal. Darby Racing director Scott Darby is optimistic that Sweet Embrace Stakes conqueror Spicy Miss …

Mick Price, the Cranbourne-based handler, reveals he’ll sense more strain tracking Hot Digity Boom in Adelaide than with his Group 1 charges in Sydney or Melbourne. Ownership in Hot Digity …

The “Giant Labrador” moniker fits Arapaho perfectly as he bows out of racing. With two Group 1 successes to his name, the gelding Arapaho has been retired by Bjorn Baker, …

Streisand has been absent from the track since the Blue Diamond, but post-race occurrences have reinforced her position for this Saturday’s Golden Slipper, Clinton McDonald notes. The trainer out of …

The trainer Danny O’Brien holds no fears that the abrupt extension in distance will trouble Getta Good Feeling en route to Caulfield. A winner on return over 1200m down Flemington’s …

During spring, it was Via Sistina leading the way. This time around, Autumn Glow has been the star. Aeliana has remained overshadowed by two exceptional stablemates through her recent six …

Ciaron Maher’s stable last lifted the Tasmanian Derby trophy and it launched a run of Derby wins throughout the nation. Explosive Jack prevailed in the 2021 Tasmanian Derby en route …

Ben Hayes regards Evaporate as primed for Group 1 glory, but the presence of top mare Autumn Glow in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill suggests his owners might need …

In a training career spanning more than 30 years, Mick Price has come across only one similar instance to the problem that kept Reserve Bank out of action for almost …

Chayan held no Golden Slipper credentials three months prior. Co-trainer Annabel Archibald even eyed a paddock spell for the filly, skipping any official trial. That notion flipped after a basic …

Baraqiel might not relish the William Reid Stakes relocating to Caulfield, but trainers Leon and Troy Corstens plus Will Larkin have locked in the Group 1 for their speedy charge. …