Since 2000, mares have won 16 of the 25 Australian Horse of the Year titles … and that will continue this year when Via Sistina takes her place among an honour roll that features Winx, Black Caviar, Makybe Diva and Sunline.
Black Caviar’s close relation Nepotism can be the latest Group 1 winner to emerge from the great mare’s celebrated family when he contests the $1 million Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
The Donna Scott-trained Villasaurus was game in defeat after a wide run in the Country Championship Qualifier at Wagga and can bounce back on his home track. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Bjorn Baker has had a very successful Sydney autumn and is turning his focus on the Queensland winter carnival starting with The Archer slot race.
The trials might’ve been postponed to early next week, but Via Sistina is in good nick ahead of her return for the autumn.
Bjorn Baker filly Perfumist has been impressive working through the grades and can continue her hot form at Rosehill Gardens.
The stars are aligning for the competition-winning ownership team behind Magic Millions Guineas hopeful Hell To Pay.
It’s a the big moments that can define a jockey’s career and Josh Parr is making those opportunities count as he enjoys his most successful season in the saddle.
Rob Waterhouse isn’t turned off by a wide barrier in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas while he also gives his pick for the 2YO Classic.
The wet weather this week forced Thursday’s Warwick Farm trials to be moved to next Monday where a host of Group 1 winners will make their first public appearance for 2025.
Superstar jockey James McDonald will ride in three countries in eight days as he makes his comeback this week at Canterbury and Rosehill.
Hall of Famers will unite when Ron Quinton and the Tait / Nivison family come together at Canterbury with Signor Tortoni chasing his maiden success.
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