Simon Zahra is banking on the recuperative powers of Flemington from a summer soaking to help two of the stable’s runners in a straight race for mares. Essence Of Terror …

Port Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham’s Brisbane campaign has taken a sharp turn for the better and she hopes it is a sign of a stakes win at Doomben. Graham has …

The much-travelled Robbie Fradd has picked up some key rides for leading trainer Chris Waller for his return to Brisbane racing at Doomben. Originally from South Africa, Fradd has ridden …

A stablehand banned over the Aquanita eight doping scandal will give evidence when four trainers’ appeals against their disqualifications continues on Thursday. Trainers Robert Smerdon, Stuart Webb, Tony Vasil and …

Trainer Tony McEvoy is taking a relaxed approach to comparisons between star filly Sunlight and two-year-old Sun City. The similarities between the stablemates are well documented with both by star …

The stablehand at the centre of the “Aquanita eight” doping scandal claimed to have given “top-ups” to two Melbourne Cup runners in 2015. Float driver Greg Nelligan has been subpoenaed …

A minor placing on the provincial circuit has been a turning point for up-and-coming stayer Heartlet, who will face her most significant test in the Christmas Cup at Randwick. The …

Problem Solver will be given her chance to add to an already enviable Magic Millions record after a surprise win at Wyong. Winning for only the second time in a …

Bjorn Baker says a wide barrier draw is advantageous for Villiers Stakes contender Goodfella, especially if the race is run on a rain-affected track. The on-pace runner has gate 13 …

Unite And Conquer earned a comparison with three Golden Slipper winners as the colt protected an unblemished record in a key Magic Millions lead-up race at Wyong. Stepping out for …

Connections of horses racing in Victoria will be the beneficiaries of an additional $40 million in prize money due to be rolled out in the new year. The extra money …

Brisbane trainer Steve O’Dea is bringing Doubt Defying back to Randwick hoping for the same result as the last time he visited. The gelding won a 1400m-race at the track …

A return to his favourite track and the addition of blinkers are seen as key ingredients to Rocket Tommy returning to winning form at Flemington. Rocket Tommy runs in Saturday’s …

Mornington trainer Shane Bottomley has been suspended and fined over the disposal of a dead horse. Bottomley faced the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on Tuesday to answer two Racing …

Racing will return to Eagle Farm racecourse on Saturday week after a series of successful barrier trials and jump-outs. Racing Queensland and the Brisbane Racing Club confirmed in a joint …

Nominations have opened for Victoria’s new $5 million All Star Mile at Flemington. Connections have five weeks to enter their horses with 10 of the 14-horse field to then be …

Connections of flying sprinter Tarzan want only one thing and that is a good barrier for the gelding at Doomben. Tarzan is set to take on star mare Houtzen in …

The “Aquanita eight” doping scandal will again play out in court as four trainers including Robert Smerdon fight their disqualifications. Smerdon, Stuart Webb, Tony Vasil and Queensland trainer Liam Birchley’s …