Aeliana’s spring had her pressing Via Sistina on resumption, missing only Mr Brightside next out, and lining up in the Cox Plate, but Chris Waller wasn’t completely happy with her …
Continue reading Aeliana shows vitality heading into 2026 Apollo StakesThe jockey Nash Rawiller distinguishes himself through courageous approaches to races and tireless finishes. Joe Pride, his trainer, adds that discerning horse judgment completes his toolkit. Their fruitful collaboration in …
Continue reading Nash Rawiller misses out on Weeping Woman due to weight in 2026 Triscay StakesSpace Rider aims to bolster his Australian Guineas prospects during his Flemington appearance. Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s charge lines up in Saturday’s Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) …
Continue reading Space Rider targets 2026 Australian Guineas through CS Hayes StakesBallarat conditioner Dan O’Sullivan is conscious of the path forward in his pursuit of the Adelaide Cup with the gelding Berkeley Square. After securing a placing at Caulfield over 2000m …
Continue reading Berkeley Square’s rapid back-up targets 2026 Adelaide CupFive weeks remain until the Golden Slipper, but among the two-year-olds, none has claimed the mantle of undisputed favourite for the highlight race. Warwoven, sharing favouritism, stays sidelined after lameness …
Continue reading Pierro Plate in 2026 could yield another Golden Slipper starAround Flemington racecourse stand tributes in statue form to Phar Lap, Bart Cummings, Makybe Diva and Roy Higgins. The Victoria Racing Club on Thursday launched inside The Forum at Flemington …
Continue reading Flemington’s Black Caviar exhibit launches ahead of 2026 Lightning StakesGary Portelli accepts that Queen Of Clubs might not have the pace to rival the leading fillies over short courses, though he believes her future lies in stamina tests further …
Continue reading Portelli eyes long-range success with Queen Of Clubs in Light Fingers Stakes 2026In The Everest, just shy of a length covered Joliestar, Angel Capital and Lady Shenandoah from the stable, and before the Expressway Stakes face-off, Chris Waller can’t easily separate the …
Continue reading A star, an angel and a lady vie for 2026 Expressway Stakes honoursThe Black Caviar Lightning rightfully claims Australia’s elite sprint showdown status, as this Saturday’s Flemington feature will rank a captivating generation under the spotlight. In the 1000m Group 1, expect …
Continue reading A closer look at the 2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes FieldJoe Pride is eager for Ceolwulf to provide clarity this autumn on whether he can claim Group One honours at 2000 metres. The gelding’s achievements send mixed messages. His principal …
Continue reading Ceolwulf embarks on 2026 career-shaping autumn campaignThe first Group 1 of the Melbourne Autumn Carnival in 2026 will feature eight starters in the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington. Strikingly, for a race open to all ages …
Continue reading Golden Slipper winner in 2026 Black Caviar Lightning bidElite rider James McDonald succeeded in reducing his whip breach penalty through an appeal process, making him available for the Silver Slipper program at Rosehill. Racing NSW authorities imposed a …
Continue reading James McDonald free to ride on Silver Slipper Stakes day in 2026Lloyd Kennewell sets lofty goals for his charges, viewing Loud Charlie as suited to high-level competition. After his breakthrough maiden at Sandown in late January, the gelding lines up in …
Continue reading Loud Charlie aims to follow Sandown win in 2026 C S Hayes StakesA different outcome in the spring might have sidelined Giga Kick from embarking on yet another racing venture starting at Flemington. On Saturday, the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) initiates …
Continue reading Giga Kick Geared Up for 2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes ThrillerHaving shouldered the weight of Winx’s legendary 33-race unbeaten run, Chris Waller takes a pragmatic stance on upholding Autumn Glow’s spotless sequence. Hailed as potentially racing’s brightest young gun, the …
Continue reading Waller calm about preserving Autumn Glow’s streak ahead of 2026 Apollo StakesThe mare Treasurethe Moment’s trainer, Matt Laurie, is thinking about a Caulfield excursion to wrap up her preparation leading into her first run back. Treasurethe Moment lines up in the …
Continue reading Treasurethe Moment in good order for 2026 Futurity Stakes returnTempted laid down a formidable mark for her peers with a powerful resurgence in the Eskimo Prince Stakes, leaving Apocalyptic poised to respond in kind. The Michael Freedman-prepared three-year-old filly …
Continue reading Apocalyptic Set to Illuminate Light Fingers Stakes in 2026In anticipation of possible global racing, Chris Waller alongside Godolphin moved Beiwacht to Melbourne to acclimate to straight-track conditions. The three-year-old colt targets the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at …
Continue reading Beiwacht’s Flemington straight trial in Lightning Stakes launches 2026 campaign

