The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott team has opted for a pure speed test at Caulfield to mark the beginning of Espionage’s three-year-old season. The Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) …
James Cummings, the head trainer for Godolphin, has made the surprising decision to remain in Sydney this weekend despite having three Group One contenders in Melbourne. His reason? The much-anticipated …
The Parramatta Cup might not be the headline event at Rosehill this Saturday, but it is shaping up as a key form reference for Sydney’s autumn carnival. A strong field …
Claiming that Romantic Warrior is in the best form of his career might seem surprising, given the incredible heights he has already reached. However, champion jockey James McDonald firmly believes …
Trainer Clinton McDonald opted for a full race day experience at Sandown for Australian Guineas favourite Angel Capital instead of a standard jump-out at Cranbourne. Arriving an hour and a …
Canonbury Stakes victor Blitzburg will be sidelined for the rest of the autumn due to a bone chip injury, but trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou may have found a …
If Chris Waller is ruffled by Wodeton’s outside barrier in the Silver Slipper, he isn’t showing it. The champion trainer was circumspect when the Golden Slipper 2025 favourite came up …
Hall of Fame trainer Bart Cummings famously stated that patience is the most affordable asset in racing. Alex Rae, a young trainer from Cranbourne, has certainly felt the strain of …
When it comes to Group 1 success, few jockeys are as reliable as Mark Zahra. However, he faces a significant challenge aboard Ostraka in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield …
Highly talented dual-purpose performers Burdett Road and Palladium have their sights set on the 2025 Melbourne Cup, with trainers James Owen and Nicky Henderson confirming their ambitious long-term plans. Burdett …
Linebacker will return to familiar territory at Rosehill, the site of his biggest career victory, aiming to turn the tables in the upcoming race. The talented runner was outpaced by …
John McArdle may not have vivid memories of the 2012 Debutant Stakes, but its winner, Villa Verde, now plays a crucial role in his career. The Mornington-based trainer initially accepted …
Leading Australian trainer Ciaron Maher is looking to secure his first victory in the prestigious Blue Diamond Stakes, fielding a strong team of three talented fillies in Saturday’s 1200m contest …
Having opted to pay a $55,000 late entry fee for the Blue Diamond Stakes, Field Of Play is now the leading contender for the Group 1 event after securing an …
Trainer Dan Morton initially felt disappointed with Super Smink’s showing in the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield two weeks ago. Expecting a standout performance from his prized …
Do I Feel Lucky’s dramatic win at Pinjarra on Saturday has set the stage for a potential tilt at Perth’s premier juvenile race, the Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot. Ridden …
Indianna Weinert’s journey in racing reached new heights with Smooth Chino’s electrifying victory in the $250,000 Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m). The unbeaten son of Maschino delivered a powerful …
The Ciaron Maher team acknowledges that Estriella has tested punters’ patience in Group 1 races, but they remain confident that she has what it takes to break through at the …
