A carefully laid plan to follow the successful template of UK trainer William Haggas has delivered an immediate reward, with Via Sistina claiming the Group One Ranvet Stakes at her Australian debut. …

Eternal Flame will head to the paddock a two-time Stakes winner after taking out the Sunline Stakes at Moonee Valley. The Mick Kent-trained mare added Saturday’s Group 2 contest over 1600m to …

Peter Moody has chosen to run four-year-old Nunthorpe in Adelaide on Saturday in preference to Victoria’s Good Friday feature in the hope of notching valuable black-type merit for the mare. The $500,000 Country …

Perth trainer Neville Parnham and the connections of Zipaway had high expectations as they entered the Australian Guineas at Flemington. But the race turned into a nightmare for the three-year-old after a …

The Astrologist showed the Leon and Troy Corstens stable that he was back to his best with his recent Flemington placing and is on song for a Group 1 weight-for-age assignment. Troy …

Grahame Begg would prefer The Galaxy was run seven days later, but the Cranbourne trainer could not be happier with Passive Aggressive’s condition ahead of the $1 million sprint. The comeback …

James Cummings believes a positive last-start experience will hold Traffic Warden in good stead when the colt flies the flag for Godolphin in the $5 million Golden Slipper. After having little luck …

Victoria Derby winner Riff Rocket is on notice to bring his Group One form to Sydney when he chases his first win in the harbour city in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas. The …

Ciaron Maher’s imports have been handed the visitor’s draws in the Group One George Ryder Stakes, but he is hoping both can overcome their gates and make their presence felt. …

Dan and Ben Pearce will look to maintain a family link in Sunday’s Listed Pinjarra Cup (2300m). The co-training combination hope to emulate the deeds of their father, Colin Pearce, …

While her form on paper doesn’t look that flash, 6YO mare Assaranca has the chance to get back into the winner’s circle when she contests the $50,000 Kevin Sharkie Tasmanian …

The disappointment of missing out on a Blue Diamond Stakes start will be all but forgotten if Bodyguard can stage an upset in the $5 million Golden Slipper. A smart winner …

The Mark Walker stable is banking on a freshen up between races as being pivotal for New Zealand mare Campionessa. A last start winner against ‘the boys’ in the Group 2 …

Adrian Bott says it is a case of ‘job not done yet’ as he and training partner Gai Waterhouse prepare a team of seven youngsters for the richest two-year-old race …

The addition of blinkers on Immediacy has allowed the gelding’s trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young to set a Group 1 path in Sydney. Immediacy will be having his fourth race …

Barrier draws have not been kind for Lindsay Park three-year-olds Apulia and Rise At Dawn as they look to progress potential Derby campaigns at Moonee Valley. The Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes …

With racing retirement looming and a date in the breeding barn with I Am Invincible, the connections of Hypothetical are chasing a Group 1 win. Those connections, along with trainers Anthony …

Rival UK trainer William Haggas has been a thorn in the side of Chris Waller in recent seasons, so in typical Waller fashion he has used it as a learning opportunity. Haggas …