As far as trainer Stephanie Bakranich is concerned, her stable pin-up Nerodio has been bereft of any. She firmly believes if one horse deserves a change of fortune this preparation it’s Nerodio. …
International representation is expected for the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate after the closing of nominations for the two Group 1 races. A total of 175 horses, 24 from overseas, …
Akicita will be given the chance to prove himself worthy of a shot at the Caulfield Guineas after kicking off his career with a brilliant win at Pakenham on Tuesday. The …
If things had gone to plan for Wolfy on debut at Caulfield, the colt would be enjoying a short break ahead of preparing for a big spring target. Instead, the Nick Ryan-trained three-year-old …
Trainer Grahame Begg was delighted with how his two Cups contenders came through there trials at Cranbourne in preparation for their spring returns. Lunar Flare and Nonconformist both trialled over 1000m on Monday, on …
Angela Davies will saddle up progressive sprinting four-year-old Our Kobison and has the added bonus of James Mcdonald onboard as she looks for her next banner horse. Davies, who has already notched up …
Not for the first time, Uncle Bryn trialled at Cranbourne on the first Monday in August, but the approach to this year’s P B Lawrence Stakes resumption has been different to …
Vauban’s Melbourne Cup credentials will be put to the test when he contests the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Naas in Ireland in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Australian …
Some really interesting new season 3yos will feature in the Listed The Rosebud (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Cigar Flick ($3.50 unibet) has clearly been targeted to be up and …
Precisely where Without A Fight’s spring path will lead is not yet known, but the highly-rated import took the first step on it at Cranbourne on Monday. The Anthony and …
Jockey Willie McCarthy questioned those who doubted the staying ability of Stern Idol after the imported jumper gave a dashing display to claim the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown. As Stern Idol …
Trainer Dane Smith could not have asked for a better birthday present than the one San Remo presented at Sandown. As Smith contemplated birthday celebrations after turning 53 on Sunday, San Remo …
Apprentice Luke Campbell has been transported to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital following a race fall at Sandown. Campbell was aboard the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Naval Academy in the Ladbrokes Odds Surge Handicap (1200m) …
Zac Lloyd is the first to admit the challenge of competing against the senior riders in Sydney without a claim will necessitate he rises to another level again. But he is …
Bold Mac doesn’t have the star power of many of his high-profile stablemates, but trainer Chris Waller says he is an important bread-and-butter horse for the team. The former New Zealander notched …
A fatal injury to Group 1 placegetter Big Parade has marred the Missile Stakes, which has been taken out by rising sprint star I Am Me. Racing at the flanks of …
A liking for the Flemington straight is a strong bow for any horse to have and It’sourtime’s continued favour for the ‘straight six’ as the six-year-old showed in winning the …
Whether it happens this year or the next, co-trainer Natalie Young believes Shaiyhar is capable of taking on the $8.4 million Lexus Melbourne Cup after notching a second victory at Flemington. Imported …
