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 …
Continue reading Evaporate pursues maiden Group 1 in 2026 Futurity StakesJust 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 …
Continue reading Bott confident of Just Fine’s Parramatta Cup form in 2026 autumnDespite 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 …
Continue reading Mr Waterville draws wide for 2026 Lord Reims Stakes despite Adelaide Cup aimsBy 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 …
Continue reading 2026 Hobartville Stakes a key distance trial for NapoleonicWith 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 …
Continue reading Decorum targets 2026 Rosehill Guineas path with latest successFollowing 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 …
Continue reading Cannae signals Derby ambitions with 2026 Caulfield Heath victoryZac 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 …
Continue reading Hidrix eyes Silver Slipper Stakes glory in 2026 after Canonbury winConfidence 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 …
Continue reading Treasurethe Moment sharp for 2026 Futurity Stakes assignmentJoe Pride has put to rest doubts surrounding Attica’s subdued barrier trial efforts, firm in the belief that they reveal the three-year-old’s easy temperament over any preparation shortcomings. In his …
Continue reading Attica primed for 2026 Hobartville Stakes launch says PrideShould luck have swung I Am Aria’s way, the Mark Walker charge might enter the Blue Diamond Stakes undefeated. In reality, though, I Am Aria has recorded placings in both …
Continue reading I Am Aria seeks 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes surpriseMick Price’s bid for a third Blue Diamond Stakes looks brighter post-barrier draw for the elite Victorian two-year-old spectacle. Past victor in the Group 1 juvenile showpiece courtesy of Extreme …
Continue reading Price and Kent Jnr set for 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes with powerful coltsAt Caulfield, jockey Declan Bates shared a gallop with Pride Of Jenni, both dropping pounds as they prepare to unite for the All-Star Mile. Ciaron Maher assembled a small, high-quality …
Continue reading Declan Bates builds fitness for 2026 All-Star Mile ride on Pride Of JenniUnit Five wrote himself into the history books with a victory in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic during his second race, and Ciaron Maher holds strong belief that the unbeaten …
Continue reading Maher sends Unit Five into 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes frayHidrix and Confederation, who filled the quinella spots for Chris Waller in the Canonbury Stakes, are slated to meet again this weekend in pursuit of Golden Slipper form during the …
Continue reading Hidrix, Confederation gear up for 2026 Silver Slipper Stakes showdownThe three-year-old colt Autumn Boy is expected to go without blinkers when he kicks off in the Hobartville Stakes, a view shared by star jockey James McDonald. Saturday saw McDonald …
Continue reading Autumn Boy readies for 2026 Hobartville Stakes minus blinkersIn pursuit of yet another elite-level sprint score, Anthony and Sam Freedman send Tropicus and Point Barrow into the Oakleigh Plate. This Saturday’s 1100m feature provides the autumn benchmark test …
Continue reading Freedmans seek 2026 Oakleigh Plate Group 1 sprint successJames McDonald hesitates to equate Autumn Glow directly with Romantic Warrior, the Hong Kong star, but recognizes her upward momentum. The mare produced a thrilling effort that gave McDonald goosebumps, …
Continue reading Autumn Glow’s 2026 Apollo Stakes win thrills McDonald and WallerSydney colt Sixties highlighted his Australian Guineas prospects during Saturday’s $200,000 C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington in 2026, sealing a quartet of wins for elite rider Damian Lane. The …
Continue reading Sixties provides Damian Lane with quartet at Flemington

