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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 »