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Nonconformist to continue fresh Cup trend

Friday 5 February 2021, 12:04pm

Trainer Grahame Begg is aiming for his second win in a row in the Carlyon Cup and he is confident he has the right horse to do it in Nonconformist.  Read more »

First season sires dominate Millennium

Friday 5 February 2021, 10:58am

Nine freshman stallions will be represented in the $2 million Inglis Millennium, including Winning Rupert whose daughter Hi Hi Hi will chase the rich purse.  Read more »

Chris Waller in no rush to push his babies

Thursday 4 February 2021, 5:00pm

Chris Waller is enjoying a fruitful season with his juveniles but the premier trainer feels no pressure to get them into the feature races.  Read more »

Cummings set to unleash Diamond firepower

Thursday 4 February 2021, 4:35pm

James Cummings has been to the fore from the start of the two-year-old season in Melbourne and he will be out to continue his form in the Blue Diamond Preludes.  Read more »

Devine Grey revels in new staying role

Thursday 4 February 2021, 4:13pm

Devine Grey was never going to make the grade as a sprinter but the mare has redeemed her reputation with trainer Matt Dunn since switching to staying races.  Read more »

Hickmott returns to the Macedon Lodge helm

Thursday 4 February 2021, 2:35pm

After the potential sale of Macedon Lodge fell through, Lloyd Williams decided to again use it as a training facility for his elite team of horses.  Read more »

Peltzer fit to assume Eskimo Prince crown

Thursday 4 February 2021, 2:00pm

The Group One Randwick Guineas is the short-term autumn goal for Peltzer, who will kick off his latest preparation in the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

O'Brien hoping Award can take next step

Thursday 4 February 2021, 1:20pm

Danny O'Brien is aiming Sovereign Award towards the All-Star Mile and he is hoping she can attract the attention of voters with a good run in the Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Injury rules Acrobat out of Golden Slipper

Thursday 4 February 2021, 12:03pm

One of the leading Golden Slipper fancies has been ruled out of the rich juvenile race following an injury setback.  Read more »

Top Kiwi galloper loses health battle

Thursday 4 February 2021, 11:36am

Just a few months after his retirement from racing, popular New Zealand gelding Te Akau Shark has died.  Read more »

Bowman to continue golden run with 2YOs

Thursday 4 February 2021, 11:15am

Having plundered the Magic Millions Classic on Shaquero, Hugh Bowman is in the box seat to add another $2 million juvenile feature to his haul.  Read more »

Hawkes' Hilal emerges as autumn contender

Wednesday 3 February 2021, 6:00pm

Two-year-old Hilal has put himself in the frame for the better autumn carnival races with an against-the-odds victory on debut.  Read more »

Tommy shooting for Gold at Randwick

Wednesday 3 February 2021, 2:21pm

Emerging colt Tommy Gold will take on nine rivals in what is shaping as an exciting renewal of the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Firm track crucial for Streets Of Avalon

Wednesday 3 February 2021, 1:30pm

Trainer Shane Nichols has looked at the Orr Stakes field and he is certain his sturdy galloper Streets Of Avalon is the fastest horse in the race.  Read more »

Daisy ready to bloom in Inglis Millennium

Wednesday 3 February 2021, 12:39pm

It takes a gifted and natural two-year-old to convince Joe Pride to head to a feature juvenile race and so far Paper Daisy fits that criteria.  Read more »

Sir Dragonet's return depends on track

Tuesday 2 February 2021, 12:00pm

Ciaron Maher couldn't be happier with his Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet and he will enter him for the Orr Stakes but if the track is too firm he won't run.  Read more »

Millennium favourite lands perfect draw

Tuesday 2 February 2021, 11:35am

Profiteer is an odds-on favourite for the Inglis Millennium after drawing perfectly while some of his major rivals will need to overcome wide gates.  Read more »

Orr test to start Crosshaven's autumn

Monday 1 February 2021, 2:30pm

Three-year-olds have had a good record in the Orr Stakes this century and Tom Dabernig is hoping his under-rated galloper Crosshaven can add to it.  Read more »

Barrier crucial to Dame's Sprint return

Monday 1 February 2021, 1:16pm

The barrier draw will be a key factor in determining whether Dame Giselle kicks off her latest campaign in the Inglis Sprint at Randwick.  Read more »

The Harrovian on target for Futurity

Monday 1 February 2021, 11:49am

The Harrovian left Victoria as a benchmark 58 winner but returns as a genuine contender for the Group One Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Group One goal beckons for Savatiano

Saturday 30 January 2021, 6:21pm

James Cummings will set his sights on an elusive Group One win with Savatiano after her dominant display in the Expressway Stakes.  Read more »

Long Arm stretches out for narrow win

Saturday 30 January 2021, 6:12pm

Heavyweight jockey Jordan Childs continued his recent good form with a winning double from his only two rides at Caulfield on Vespertine and Long Arm.  Read more »

No Kirk but Hawkes gives Rosehill a Shaik

Saturday 30 January 2021, 4:59pm

Three of their headline gallopers stayed home in their boxes but Hawkes Racing still tasted success at Rosehill with improving filly Shaik.  Read more »

Melody Belle equals Sunline's G1 record

Saturday 30 January 2021, 4:37pm

Outstanding mare Melody Belle has resumed with a victory in the Thorndon Mile to equal the record for most Group One wins by a New Zealand-trained horse.  Read more »

Portland Sky leaves stars in his wake

Saturday 30 January 2021, 4:29pm

The Matt Laurie trained Portland Sky added his second Group Three victory to his resume when he led throughout to win the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Zethus claims Canonbury crown for King

Saturday 30 January 2021, 4:22pm

Godolphin head trainer James Cummings will give Zethus a chance to make his mark during the autumn after the colt's determined last-stride win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Enthaar on track for Blue Diamond Stakes

Saturday 30 January 2021, 3:43pm

The brilliant daughter of Written Tycoon, Enthaar, confirmed her position as the best two-year-old to have raced this season with an effortless Caulfield win.  Read more »

Mallory puts herself in Slipper picture

Saturday 30 January 2021, 3:01pm

Arrowfield Stud and trainer Gerald Ryan have enjoyed good success over many years and the duo look to have unearthed a classy filly in Rosehill winner Mallory.  Read more »

Miller eyeing off another Coast feature

Friday 29 January 2021, 3:59pm

Trevor Miller believes a massive weight drop will prove a major boost to the chances of Victory Eight in the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Trimmed up Mizzy fit for Rosehill return

Friday 29 January 2021, 2:00pm

Mizzy has spent more time off the track than on it for the past year but trainer Anthony Cummings does not expect fitness to be an issue when she resumes.  Read more »

Dabernig hoping Aysar is an autumn colt

Friday 29 January 2021, 1:27pm

Gifted three-year-old colt Aysar begins his autumn campaign at Caulfield and Tom Dabernig is hoping he will give racing his full attention.  Read more »

Finche out of the autumn with leg injury

Friday 29 January 2021, 12:53pm

Classy stayer Finche has suffered a tendon injury which will sideline him for the autumn but trainer Chris Waller is hopeful his fortunes will turn at Rosehill.  Read more »

Boom filly ready to fly at racing return

Friday 29 January 2021, 12:12pm

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace's boom two-year-old filly Enthaar kicks off what could be a lucrative campaign when she runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Kah picks up plum ride on Nature Strip

Friday 29 January 2021, 11:47am

Melbourne's premiership pacesetter Jamie Kah is the new rider for Nature Strip, who has arrived in the southern capital ahead of the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Rain could help Harpo Marx go the distance

Thursday 28 January 2021, 4:45pm

Imported stayer Harpo Marx will be out to continue his summer form surge when he returns to the scene of his most recent triumph.  Read more »

Construct out to build on Slipper claims

Thursday 28 January 2021, 3:48pm

Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden will have a strong hand in the Canonbury Stakes with favourite Construct and first starter Bullpen.  Read more »

Forster Couldn't Refuse Coast mission

Thursday 28 January 2021, 3:34pm

A lack of tempo does not unduly concern trainer Desleigh Forster as she prepares Couldn't Refuse to chase a hat-trick of wins at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Tagaloa back to happy hunting ground

Thursday 28 January 2021, 2:13pm

Last year's Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa returns to racing in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield and his trainers believe he will show his true class.  Read more »

Standout no certainty to tackle Expressway

Thursday 28 January 2021, 1:48pm

Track conditions at Rosehill will determine whether Standout resumes in the Expressway Stakes or waits another fortnight to kick off his autumn.  Read more »

Country Cups winner bobs up at Caulfield

Thursday 28 January 2021, 11:13am

Stawell horseman Andrew Bobbin will have his second city runner as a trainer when his dual country Cups winner Dubai Dominion lines up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sydney remains on the agenda for Probabeel

Wednesday 27 January 2021, 2:30pm

The All-Star Mile is the short-term goal for classy New Zealander Probabeel, who will ramp up her preparations in a barrier trial at Geelong.  Read more »

Trainer tips sparkling autumn for mare

Wednesday 27 January 2021, 12:23pm

Emeralds will kick off her latest preparation in the first Sydney Group race of the year with the Coolmore Classic her major goal.  Read more »

Stars edge closer to Lightning return

Wednesday 27 January 2021, 11:16am

Two of the country's fastest horses, Bivouac and Nature Strip, have continued their autumn build up in a barrier trial at Rosehill.  Read more »

Skymax outstays rivals to land stakes win

Tuesday 26 January 2021, 7:08pm

Robbie Dolan has combined with his former boss Mark Newnham to take out the feature race at Warwick Farm on Australia Day aboard Skymax.  Read more »

General's owners face Diamond decision

Tuesday 26 January 2021, 3:43pm

General Beau has resumed with an impressive win in the Blue Diamond Preview at Caulfield but does not hold a nomination for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Happy Standout to chase second Expressway

Tuesday 26 January 2021, 2:15pm

Standout will be aiming to become the first horse in more than a decade to score back-to-back wins in the Group Two Expressway Stakes.  Read more »

Colt adds star power to Expressway Stakes

Monday 25 January 2021, 3:30pm

Co-trainer Michael Hawkes has confirmed dual Group One-winning colt Ole Kirk is on target to kick off his autumn in the Expressway Stakes.  Read more »

Dosh on track for big Diamond dollars

Monday 25 January 2021, 2:42pm

Grahame Begg won the Blue Diamond Stakes three years ago with Written By and he believes Dosh has the talent to do the same.  Read more »

Isotope prepares for Sydney autumn cameo

Monday 25 January 2021, 1:59pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has Sydney autumn carnival aspirations for Isotope, who appears to have taken no harm from her Magic Millions stumble.  Read more »

Wolfe set to deliver trainers another Cup

Monday 25 January 2021, 9:40am

Lightly-raced stayer Wolfe is favoured to give Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott consecutive wins in the Listed Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Berry snatches narrow premiership lead

Saturday 23 January 2021, 6:28pm

A Carrington Stakes win aboard Bandersnatch has capped a memorable week for Tommy Berry and cemented his position at the top of the premiership leaderboard.  Read more »

Milton Park stakes Guineas credentials

Saturday 23 January 2021, 6:22pm

John Moloney's promising three-year-old Milton Park continued his progression to better races when he led throughout to win at Sandown.  Read more »

Alexander happy Mosh is back in the pit

Saturday 23 January 2021, 4:55pm

It was a proud Archie Alexander as his lightly raced six-year-old Mosh Music returned to her best to break a lengthy drought at Sandown.  Read more »

Sacramento puts a spring in Bott's step

Saturday 23 January 2021, 4:36pm

Tulloch Lodge will take a long-term view with Sacramento, who has underlined his staying potential with a strong all-the-way victory at his home track.  Read more »

Stakes target looms for emerging Face

Saturday 23 January 2021, 4:01pm

Up-and-coming gelding The Face will be given a chance in better company this autumn after atoning for two near-misses with a Randwick victory.  Read more »

Diamond doubt for Artorius despite win

Saturday 23 January 2021, 2:39pm

Trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman will weigh up whether to put Artorius on a Blue Diamond path after he demolished his rivals to score at Sandown.  Read more »

Freedman youngster impresses at Randwick

Saturday 23 January 2021, 1:48pm

Impressive colt Stay Inside has given trainers Richard and Michael Freedman their second juvenile winner this season from as many runners.  Read more »

Garibaldi aiming for hat-trick at Doomben

Friday 22 January 2021, 3:12pm

In-form sprinter Garibaldi is shooting for a hat-trick of wins at Doomben as he strives to overcome a form anomaly at the track.  Read more »

Sargent hoping luck can turn at Randwick

Friday 22 January 2021, 2:00pm

Trainer John Sargent anticipates a competitive debut from filly Perfect Darling at Randwick but says she will improve once she is stepped up in distance.  Read more »

Moody's Glenfiddich latest autumn casualty

Friday 22 January 2021, 1:14pm

Connections of Group performer Glenfiddich face a tough decision after the colt suffered a leg injury which will rule him out of the upcoming carnival.  Read more »

Heart ready to resume career at Sandown

Friday 22 January 2021, 12:01pm

Heart Of Puissance has been a boom horse but his co-trainer David Eustace is simply looking for him to work through his grades this campaign.  Read more »

Osamu ready to prove ability matches looks

Friday 22 January 2021, 11:24am

Three-year-old Osamu will kick off his campaign at Randwick and getting an overdue win on the board will be his primary goal.  Read more »

Moloney squad head to happy hunting ground

Friday 22 January 2021, 9:38am

John Moloney is hoping his promising gelding Milton Park can take another step towards proving he is up to the Australian Guineas when he runs at Sandown.  Read more »

Brown latest trainer to depart Singapore

Thursday 21 January 2021, 4:21pm

Trainer Cliff Brown will return to his home state of Victoria after a successful period in Singapore and he will bring his star horse Inferno with him.  Read more »

Ligulate poised to rebound at Doomben

Thursday 21 January 2021, 3:45pm

The Sunshine Coast and Tamworth Cups are options trainer Cody Morgan will consider for Ligulate if the gelding bounces back to winning form at Doomben.  Read more »

Third time's a Charm for Cummings mare

Thursday 21 January 2021, 3:38pm

Strange Charm can land her third win in succession and first at her home track when she lines up for trainer Anthony Cummings at Randwick.  Read more »

Cummings confident late swap will pay off

Thursday 21 January 2021, 3:08pm

Although Viridine wasn't among the first entries for the Australia Stakes, James Cummings said the race was always in the back of his mind.  Read more »

Juvenile race shapes as Millennium preview

Thursday 21 January 2021, 1:56pm

A two-year-old race at Randwick is poised to be a crucial launch pad to the rich Inglis Millennium as a number of youngsters look to stake their claims.  Read more »

Splintex stars at bumper trial session

Thursday 21 January 2021, 11:37am

Splintex has signalled he will be a force this autumn with a brilliant barrier trial performance against a number of carnival aspirants.  Read more »

Boss announces plans for southern stint

Wednesday 20 January 2021, 5:44pm

Big race jockey Glen Boss will temporarily call Melbourne home in a bid to ensure he does not miss out on key rides aboard two star horses.  Read more »

Quackerjack ready to rebound at Randwick

Wednesday 20 January 2021, 3:50pm

Mark Newnham believes he has found the ideal off-season target for Quackerjack, who will bid to return to the winner's stall in the Carrington Stakes.  Read more »

Richards out to continue Karaka dominance

Wednesday 20 January 2021, 3:10pm

Leading trainer Jamie Richards has stacked the bases in the Karaka Million as he bids to win the rich juvenile race for the fifth consecutive year.  Read more »

Cummings duo ramp up autumn preparations

Wednesday 20 January 2021, 1:42pm

Feature race winners Prince Fawaz and Mizzy are looking to make up for lost time as they prepare to resurrect their respective careers this autumn.  Read more »

Streets ready to roll at The Valley

Wednesday 20 January 2021, 12:28pm

Last year's Futurity Stakes winner Streets of Avalon resumes on Friday night and his trainer Shane Nichols is confident he's in for another big campaign.  Read more »

Bartley's duo both face new challenges

Tuesday 19 January 2021, 1:21pm

Leading trainer Tracey Bartley concedes his gallopers Moana Jewel and McCormack face new challenges at Randwick on Saturday and believes they can cope.  Read more »

Mystical's All-Star Mile campaign begins

Tuesday 19 January 2021, 12:25pm

Champion Tasmanian mare Mystical Journey will begin her 2021 autumn assault at Launceston on Wednesday, with Adam Trinder setting her for The All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Sprint stars to return in Black Caviar

Monday 18 January 2021, 2:24pm

Master trainer Chris Waller has identified next month's Black Caviar Lightning as the return to racing for two sprint stars Nature Strip and September Run.  Read more »

Winter carnival focus for Rhapsody Rose

Monday 18 January 2021, 9:04am

Chris Munce will aim talented filly Rhapsody Rose for the winter carnival after terminating her Magic Millions campaign.  Read more »

Fabulous Fab again flies at Flemington

Saturday 16 January 2021, 6:53pm

Star Perth sprinter Fabergino made it three starts over 1000 metres at Flemington for three wins and her next run she will return there for a Group One race.  Read more »

Upset win by Aim in Magic Millions Guineas

Saturday 16 January 2021, 6:08pm

Bookmakers led the cheering when Aim scored a boilover win in a drama-charged Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Waller claims first Magic Millions Classic

Saturday 16 January 2021, 5:12pm

Shaquero provided champion trainer Chris Waller with another major career milestone when he won his first Magic Millions 2yo Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Alderson stayer makes it two from two

Saturday 16 January 2021, 5:03pm

Cindy Alderson's son of Fiorente showed he's got a bright staying future with a strong finishing effort to win his second run over 2000 metres at Flemington.  Read more »

Jonker claims Magic Millions Snippets

Saturday 16 January 2021, 4:23pm

Leading trainer Tony Gollan will aim Jonker at Group One sprints during the winter carnival following his victory in the Magic Millions Snippets.  Read more »

Trainer has last laugh with Harpo Marx

Saturday 16 January 2021, 4:18pm

Luckily Bjorn Baker wasn't betting on the run as he assessed his Galileo gelding Harpo Marx as more than a 1000-1 chance but he was happy to be proven wrong.  Read more »

He's Slipper bound after remarkable debut

Saturday 16 January 2021, 2:26pm

Remarque emulated his sister Estijaab by winning his debut in mid-January. Team Hawkes plan on following her footsteps by setting him for the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Monte Ditto ready to dash home again

Friday 15 January 2021, 4:57pm

Respected trainer David Pfieffer believes a good barrier draw could make the difference to his stallion Monte Ditto and give him the chance to fly home.  Read more »

Purcell hoping to land Flemington double

Friday 15 January 2021, 2:50pm

Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell will take the same pair of gallopers who almost landed him a winning double at Caulfield on Boxing Day to Flemington.  Read more »

Fabergino ready to fly fresh at Flemington

Friday 15 January 2021, 1:21pm

Fabergino has an affinity with the Flemington 1000 metres straight track and she is trying to make it three wins from three starts on it on Saturday.  Read more »

Litt's consistent pair deserve to atone

Friday 15 January 2021, 11:57am

Richard Litt has nothing but admiration for his pair of gallopers Lancaster Bomber and Catapult as they both give their all each time they go to the races.  Read more »

Fake Love scratched from Magic Millions

Friday 15 January 2021, 11:28am

The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace stable has been forced to scratch Fake Love from the Magic Millions while Readily Availabull remains under an injury cloud.  Read more »

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Gear change for Miss Hipstar in Millions

Thursday 14 January 2021, 3:28pm

Kelly Schweida is looking for all the advantages he can find with Miss Hipstar who is confronted by a nightmare alley in the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Millions runners require vet clearance

Thursday 14 January 2021, 3:23pm

Stewards will have the final say on whether Fake Love and Readily Availabull start in the Magic Millions after the pair were showing signs of lameness.  Read more »

He's remarkably bred and Slipper bound

Thursday 14 January 2021, 3:12pm

Remarque is a brother to Golden Slipper winner Estijaab and has already been backed to emulate him before he has raced. He debuts at Rosehill on Saturday.  Read more »

Zahra can't split speedy stablemates

Thursday 14 January 2021, 2:32pm

Simon Zahra and Matt Ellerton have made a stellar start to 2021 and they hope it can continue at Flemington on Saturday. Two of their stars though will clash.  Read more »

Twin sister trainers head down Highway

Thursday 14 January 2021, 10:08am

Identical twin sisters Emma and Lucy Longmire who train at Goulburn are making their mark as trainers. They hope Designer Dance can be successful at Rosehill.  Read more »

Cummings unveils another smart juvenile

Wednesday 13 January 2021, 5:04pm

James Cummings has had a great season with his two-year-olds in Melbourne and he chalked up his fifth juvenile winner when Arcaded won at Caulfield.  Read more »

From inside draw she's got the right game

Wednesday 13 January 2021, 4:22pm

It's not often a stable gets the barrier they wish for but David Eustace got what he wanted with Away Game in the Magic Millions Guineas when she drew three.  Read more »

Portelli's mare late with penny drop

Wednesday 13 January 2021, 2:57pm

Gary Portelli has always had a nice opinion of Estrado but believes she's ready to take her game to the next level as she has finally matured as a racehorse.  Read more »

Halvorsen will sail home late at return

Wednesday 13 January 2021, 2:04pm

Robbie Griffiths said all the indications suggest Halvorsen is in for his best campaign and he thinks he'll be the black booker from Flemington on Saturday.  Read more »