Heading into the northern Queensland racing scene wasn’t initially part of Bjorn Baker’s plans, but two stable stars are now set to chase a significant payday in Sunday’s The Archer …

Matthew Smith has a long-range plan mapped out for Aethelflaed, with her run at Caulfield on Saturday forming part of a path towards a Brisbane winter campaign and a possible …

City Of Lights brings a pedigree most can only dream of, and a victory in the Hawkesbury Crown would significantly boost her future at stud. Being by Deep Impact and …

Ciaron Maher has finally captured a flat feature at the Warrnambool Carnival, with Smokin’ Romans claiming victory in the Listed Warrnambool Cup. While Maher had already collected 16 Warrnambool feature …

Duke Of Bedford delivered a near-perfect round of jumping to claim the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool, covering the 5500m and 33 fences with precision and poise. The performance saw …

Snitzanova will kick off her latest campaign in Saturday’s Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m), and trainer Ciaron Maher is hoping the talented filly can lay the foundation for a successful Queensland winter …

Osipenko may not have delivered on the lofty expectations early in his career, but the Chris Waller stable remains optimistic that the gelding can return to his best, starting with …

Cliff Brown’s post-race emotions nearly saw Scintillante headed home to Melbourne, but a closer review has convinced the trainer to keep the colt in Adelaide for Saturday’s Group 1 South …

Peter Snowden is set to saddle up a strong hand in Saturday’s Hawkesbury Crown, although the weather and track conditions may prove more decisive than the barrier draw for his …

Excuses for beaten runners are part of racing, but Joe Pride might just have one of the most unusual — a rogue chicken. Two years ago, Pride took Coal Crusher …

Makram has developed a reputation as a long-odds threat, and the Lindsay Park team is hoping the gelding can deliver another upset in Saturday’s Anniversary Vase (1600m) at Caulfield. Trained …

Aaron Purcell added another feather to his Warrnambool Carnival cap on Wednesday, with Dashing taking out the Listed Wangoom Handicap in testing conditions. The local trainer has now won three …

Chris Waller will unleash a trio of talented colts this weekend, with high-profile contenders Coleman and Gatsby’s stepping out, but it may be the untapped Emirate who captures attention. Coleman, …

Last year’s Railway Stakes winner showed encouraging signs in his return to the trials, finishing within two lengths of Wind And The Lion after settling midfield in the 1000m hit-out …

The Cunning Fox extended his unbeaten jumps record with a tenacious performance in Wednesday’s Galleywood Hurdle, the feature hurdle contest of the Warrnambool Carnival’s second day. Trained by Patrick Payne …

Socks Nation, last year’s surprise Queensland Oaks winner, is set to launch her latest preparation at Hawkesbury on Saturday as she builds toward a return to Queensland’s lucrative winter carnival. …

Miss Freelove capitalised on favourable race conditions to secure a smart win at Canterbury, but trainer Peter Snowden believes the two-year-old filly has talent that extends beyond a soft lead. …

Over the past 15 years, only four trainers have managed to prepare a winner of the demanding Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at Warrnambool—widely considered Australia’s toughest race. Ciaron Maher leads …