Future is looking bright for Wadick
Apprentice Zac Wadick thought he might be a chance to land a lightweight Group 1 ride during the spring carnival but never expected to pick up one of the favourites for The Metropolitan.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Rain only concern for Moody filly at Flemington
Talented filly Eneeza has one box left to tick this spring when she begins her campaign in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
‘Hit the line with alarms bells’: Jennings plots Turnbull upset
In-form jockey Koby Jennings says his Turnbull Stakes mount has what it takes to pull off an upset and deliver him a maiden Group 1 success.
Lafferty hurt after nasty fall at Ballarat
Laura Lafferty was airlifted to hospital with suspected internal injuries following a nasty fall at Ballarat on Thursday.
New Queensland integrity boss makes powerful pledge
New Queensland Racing Integrity Commission boss Catherine Clark has given her first interview and outlined her immediate priorities for the industry.
Turnbull Stakes step on road back for Kiwi stayer
Illness floored Sharp ‘N’ Smart last spring but the former high-class three-year-old will continue his comeback in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.
Exciting Price-Kent Jr colts hard to split in Danehill
First Settler and Reserve Bank top the betting in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes as the stablemates look to boost their Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes ambitions.
‘Getting better all the time’: Schofield confident in Epsom fancy
Chad Schofield will ride his Epsom Handicap mount for the first time on Saturday but is confident they can take out the $1.5m feature.
Hayes eyes off big money races with Arkansaw Kid
Lindsay Park has several rich races in their sights for Arkansaw Kid after the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
The Map to miss Bart Cummings following setback
The Map will take a different path to the Melbourne Cup after a minor setback ruled her out of The Bart Cummings at Flemington on Saturday.
SA trainer opts for Flemington return with Sghirripa
Trainer Shane Oxlade says Sghirripa is in top order ahead of the SA sprinter’s trip to Flemington for the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes on Saturday.
Bad draw puts question mark on import’s Epsom bid
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald import My Oberon is no guarantee to run in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap following the barrier draw.
English St Leger winner among 72 left in Melbourne Cup
Champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has left unbeaten his English St Leger winner in contention for a Melbourne Cup start along with 71 others vying for the $8m prize.
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Waller’s Metrop ‘Legacy’ could be aided by scratchings
Chris Waller has five confirmed starters and three emergencies as he seeks a sixth victory in the Group 1 The Metropolitan.
Waterhouse import takes proven Melbourne Cup path
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will adopt the traditional approach to the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with exciting import Eliyass in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes.
Giga Kick to take aim at another The Everest title
Giga Kick will be given his chance to become only the second dual winner of The Everest after securing a place in the field on Thursday.
Waterhouse talks up Storm Boy for The Everest
Storm Boy will be kept to sprint races for the rest of his spring campaign, with a slot in The Everest becoming increasingly likely.
Giga Kick can give J-Mac plenty to ponder for Everest
James McDonald will make up his mind on which horse he will ride in The Everest after he partners Giga Kick – who is “ready to explode” – in the Premiere Stakes on Saturday.
Mr Brightside to stay in Melbourne for Cox Plate lead-up
Mr Brightside won’t follow major rival Pride Of Jenni to Sydney for his final Cox Plate lead-up run with Lindsay Park preferring to test the gelding in a Group 1 contest at Caulfield.
Young Werther looks to make it third time lucky in Turnbull
Young Werther has banked a huge amount of prizemoney despite not winning a Group 1 but trainer Danny O’Brien says his charge is in great shape to change that fact in the Turnbull Stakes.
‘Not afraid to travel’: Hong Kong invite for Southport Tycoon
Tricky timing means a trip to Japan is unlikely for Manikato Stakes winner Southport Tycoon, who has been invited to Hong Kong which fits his spring schedule perfectly.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Pride eyeing second Epsom Handicap
Talented galloper Ceolwulf holds nominations for both of next Saturday’s Group 1s but trainer Joe Pride believes the gelding will show his best at the mile.
Amor Victorious overcomes early difficulty to claim Shannon Stakes
Jockey Tyler Schiller produced a superb ride on Amor Victorious after his saddle slipped to conquer the Group 2 Shannon Stakes at Rosehill
Makarena lands deserved first stakes win in Golden Pendant
The talent has always been there but luck finally went the way of smart filly Makarena with a superb ride from Zac Lloyd in the Group 2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill.
Bargain buy delivers first up for new stable
It didn’t take trainer Stephen Theodore long to get back the $16,000 he parted with when buying Sacred Kenshi online earlier this month.
First Light shines bright with impressive win in Colin Stephens
Champion trainer Chris Waller has described First Light as a ‘stayer on the rise’ following his last-to-first win in the Colin Stephens Quality at Rosehill.
Southport Tycoon topples stablemate in Manikato as Willo grilled
Trainer Ciaron Maher came to Craig Williams’ defence after Southport Tycoon snatched victory from stablemate Growing Empire in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at The Valley.
Pride Of Jenni sets Valley alight in ‘unbelievable’ Feehan win
Bring on the Cox Plate. Pride Of Jenni was too good for Mr Brightside under lights at The Valley as the Feehan Stakes lived up to its billing.
Gluyas prepares gelding for Toorak assault
Andrew Gluyas has his eyes firmly set on the Toorak Handicap next month with Air Assault after the gelding’s final lead-up run at Morphettville on Saturday.
‘Quality animal’: Linebacker looks part for Golden Rose bid
The next couple of weeks are vital for classy three-year-old Linebacker as he seeks a Group 1 victory, starting with the Golden Rose on Saturday.
WATCH: I Wish I Win on song for Manikato mission
Take in all the behind the scenes action ahead of I Wish I Win’s assault on Friday night’s Group 1 Manikato Stakes.
Beer’s love of yum cha lands Mnementh at familiar home
Mitch Beer could have sent Mnementh around in high level races in Sydney but opted for the Weetwood Handicap instead as he seeks the right race for his stable star.
Bowen’s Kosciuszko ride reads like a movie script
Daniel Bowen feels like he is in a real life Seabiscuit movie sometimes and has to pinch himself each time At Witz End raises the bar as a nine-year-old ahead of a potential million-dollar payday.
WATCH: Who’s Ollie tipping in the Manikato and Feehan Stakes?
Retired champion jockey Damien Oliver and Nick Quinn preview Friday night’s blockbuster race meeting at The Valley highlighted by the Group 1 Manikato Stakes.
Godolphin colts battle for stud future in Golden Rose
They may not be in the same league as Anamoe – yet – but star colts Broadsiding and Traffic Warden can join the champ on Godolphin’s stallion roster with victory in the Group 1 Golden Rose.
Import passed fit to race in NSW but not Victoria
A leading Melbourne Cup contender barred from racing in Victoria will now race in NSW this spring after passing his vet checks “with flying colours”.
JD Hayes backs Mr Brightside to get job done in ‘very tactical’ Feehan
Lindsay Park trainer JD Hayes has revealed the scenario Mr Brightside needs to beat Pride Of Jenni in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes at The Valley.
Decision looms on Daggers’ final Guineas audition
Sydney will be too wet for Daggers but trainers Natalie Young and Trent Busuttin have a decision to make when it comes to the final Caulfield Guineas lead-up for the exciting colt.
Bodyguard ready to confirm his Everest credentials
Exciting sprinter Bodyguard can carrying off the Listed Heritage Stakes first-up and prove to connections he is worthy to represent their slot in the Everest.
I Wish I Win gives Coleman ‘awesome feeling’
Katherine Coleman says I Wish I Win saves his best for race day and expects more of the same in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes on Friday night.
Toowoomba legend makes bold Weetwood declaration
Not many trainers can say they have a nickname after a race because they have won it so many times, but Kevin Kemp is an exception and says it is a cut and dry affair at Toowoomba on Saturday.
Stefi Magnetica earns shot at $20m The Everest
A brilliant return in last Saturday’s Group 2 The Shorts has seen the Stradbroke Handicap winner snapped up for the $20m TAB Everest.
Waterhouse and Bott have Golden Rose triple threat
Co-trainer Adrian Bott believes all three of his colts are winning chances in Saturday’s Group 1 Golden Rose at Rosehill Gardens.
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