Ace jockey Tommy Berry is convinced a Queensland summer jaunt has realigned the formerly difficult Ninja, and he’s backing the gelding to hold his own against premier three-year-olds at Rosehill. …

Stable bosses John O’Shea and Tom Charlton await a possible entry for recent signing Sam Hawkens into the Parramatta Cup, but Sydney Cup hopeful gelding Athabascan is already locked in …

Caulfield-bound Closer To Free faces no penalty from trainer Danny O’Brien for his novice status ahead of Victoria’s elite two-year-old showdown. His qualification for Saturday’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes …

Following a light workout at Cranbourne and subsequent x-rays, the favoured Big Sky has been withdrawn from Victoria’s flagship two-year-old event. The colt from the Mick Price and Michael Kent …

Glenn Thornton appreciates Run Lucy Run’s potential, yet achieving consistent high-level efforts from her calls for patience, which he expects to bring positive outcomes. Once a Victorian trainer now settled …

Autumn Mystery, the three-year-old stayer, commences his push toward the South Australian Derby by facing off against older rivals on Caulfield’s track. Viewers last watched him claim eighth spot in …

Anticipating the development of an inexperienced two-year-old proves challenging, even more so after an early-season stumble. That said, Tommy Berry is full of hope for Incognito as the youngster aims …

After investing 18 months in meticulous planning, Don’t Hope Do’s owners and team will finally gauge their strategy’s success during the Group 1 sprint at Caulfield. Trainer Simon Zahra believes …

The up-and-coming filly Mareth confronts a pivotal trial during the autumn series when she meets older females in the Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill. This three-year-old boasts a limited record …

Lloyd Kennewell required only a brief viewing of Eternal Warrior to identify his suitability as an early-maturing type for juvenile majors, and the colt has fulfilled expectations by advancing to …

The Lindsay Park-trained Evaporate remains without a Group 1 win to date, but his handlers are convinced that top-tier glory awaits the four-year-old soon. Ben, Will and J D Hayes …

Just Fine’s form has wavered since his initial Australian hat-trick of dominant wins. Co-trainer Adrian Bott gets the impression the sparingly raced eight-year-old is about to rewind to peak condition …

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 …