Early ambitions for Rudy only went as far as a Saturday win. That mission was accomplished at his second start and he has hardly looked back since. Bred by Dr …
Gerald Ryan was critical of the handicapping system when Our Boy Malachi got the better of Dothraki in the Starlight Stakes. The two are a lot closer in the weights …
Bookmakers barely rate Kimberley Star, but there is enough uncertainty attached to the richest race on Villiers Stakes day for the Gai Waterhouse stable not to dismiss her chances. Waterhouse’s …
David Jolly expects to know what’s in store for Qadir next year when the lightly raced galloper runs at Flemington on Saturday. The winner of four of his nine starts …
Honorary Australian Red Cadeaux has pleased his English trainer Ed Dunlop with his no-fuss attitude ahead of his bid for a second victory in the Hong Kong Vase. Dunlop was …
Outsider Midsummer Sun has been the focus of solid backing for Saturday’s Villiers Stakes at Randwick. Midsummer Sun has been well supported, including one bet of $1000 each way at $34. Online …
Magnapal has come through a last-start scare in fine physical shape and trainer Terry O’Sullivan is hoping there are no mental scars. The gelding, who runs at Flemington on Saturday, …
Ron Quinton is convinced Monton still has much to offer as the veteran warhorse chases two milestones in Saturday’s $175,000 Villiers Stakes at Randwick. If Monton can become the first …
Trainer Gary Portelli is thankful for the trust shown in his eye for a yearling after Racy emerged as a Magic Millions Classic chance at Warwick Farm. Portelli revealed Ronstel …
Apprentice Patrick Moloney has been riding the crest of a wave over the past week. But careless riding suspensions are set to halt his momentum with one already hanging over …
Things are looking up for Australia’s International Sprint contender Buffering with trainer Robert Heathcote confident he will line up at Sha Tin on Sunday. Buffering did not venture out on …
This week the Australasian Tour heads to the Gold Coast for the last tournament of the calendar year. The Australian PGA Championship is considered one of the countries three Majors …
After training six winners from his past 11 starters, Caulfield trainer John Moloney is looking to continue his run of form on Wednesday. Moloney has three runners – all last-start …
Steve Englebrecht is struggling to find a negative about the chances of Our Uncle Archie at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. And that’s good news for the promising stayer’s rider Blake …
Steven O’Dea will embrace the prospect of rain more than most Villiers Stakes trainers, claiming Sydney’s weather forecast can only enhance the chances of gifted galloper Sir Moments. Sir Moments …
Buffering has missed a gallop in preparation for the Hong Kong Sprint but trainer Robert Heathcote insists the four-time Group One winner will take his place in Sunday’s race. Due …
In contrast to the drama before he left Australia, Criterion has completed the final part of his Hong Kong Cup preparation without incident. Unlike last week’s pre-flight uncertainty when Criterion …
A post-mortem examination has determined Melbourne Cup favourite Admire Rakti died from acute heart failure and had no prohibited substances in his system. The Japanese Caulfield Cup winner finished a …
