Apprentice grateful for stakes chance on Pride horse
Apprentice Zac Wadick is determined to repay the faith shown in him by trainer Joe Pride when he rides in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill on Saturday.
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O’Brien eyes spring with Byerley contender
The Byerley Handicap on Saturday is the “right race at the right time” for Danny O’Brien’s emerging stayer Politely Dun.
Shinn claims his third Grafton Cup with bold ride on Deny Knowledge
Top jockey Blake Shinn delivered a perfect ride on Deny Knowledge to land his third Grafton Cup.
Heavy track only concern for horse ‘ready to win’
A heavy track at Flemington could pose a problem for a Phillip Stokes stayer who is on the cusp of victory this prep.
Mighty Margaret still training winners as she nudges 90
Trainer Margaret De Gonneville has had an extraordinary career in racing after moving from New Zealand to Sydney in 1956 before she started riding trackwork for the great Tommy Smith at Randwick.
Tamworth, Queanbeyan tips, inside mail for Friday
A Cody Morgan-trained gelding will have plenty of admirers when the son of Flying Artie resumes at his home track on Friday.
Queanbeyan, Tamworth previews: Collings looking for Hobbsy to bounce back
Trainer Scott Collings and jockey Nick Heywood aim to boost their sky-high winning percentage via the well-bred Zoustar gelding Hobbsy at Queanbeyan.
Fresh Currie to tune up for spring at Flemington
Refreshed jockey Luke Currie will adopt a patient build-up to what he hopes will be another big spring, starting with one or two rides at Flemington on Saturday.
King Magnus ready for first 2000m test at Flemington
Being a rising nine-year-old won’t stop trainers Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock from trying new things with grand campaigner King Magnus at Flemington.
‘Excitement, nerves’: New Mishani trainer to hit ground running
Mishani man Mike Crooks has a new trainer and she is heading to Goondiwindi in the Queensland bush for her first runners on Saturday.
Rape charge dropped against trots boss days before trial
A rape charge has been dropped against stood down Albion Park Harness Racing Club chief executive Scott Steele.
Snowdens collect more Bling with another Ramornie
The Snowden family added another Ramornie Handicap success at Grafton on Wednesday before the training partnership is set to end.
J-Mac, Nash title fight ends up in stewards’ room
James McDonald restored his three-win lead over Nash Rawiller in the Sydney jockeys premiership after his lead was cut following a messy incident in an earlier race.
Sandown dead heat boosts Ellerton’s recovery
Trainer Mathew Ellerton, recovering from a recent stroke, received a welcome boost with a winner at Sandown on Wednesday.
Dunn eyes Grafton Cup boilover after bold call
It was a big decision to scratch Holstein from a suitable race on day one of the carnival but trainer Matthew Dunn is happy to give the gelding a shot at the Grafton Cup.
Brisbane Racing Club chief resigns
The Brisbane Racing Club will launch a hunt for a new chief executive after the resignation of Tony Partridge.
Racing lovebirds have fierce rivalry on the track
Queensland jockey couple Kyle Wilson-Taylor and Angela Jones are loved up away from the track but on the track they don’t give each other an inch.
Leap To Fame owner promises to shout bar Singo style
Leviathan owner Kevin Seymour will channel John Singleton and shout the bar if his superstar Leap To Fame can win the Group 1 Sunshine Sprint at Albion Park.
Why bushie knocked back $1m offer for his horse
Former cattle farmer Rodney Hay races horses all over Queensland and says there was a simple reason why he knocked back a $1 million offer for his best young horse.
Snowdens look to go out on high in Ramornie
The time-honoured Ramornie Handicap has been good to trainers Peter and Paul Snowden who saddle up three strong contenders as they chase another victory.
Burns won’t Hesitate in Protostar chase
When Australia’s richest and newest two-year-old race was unveiled late last year, Ballarat trainer Damien Burns immediately made it a dream target for the then-unraced Hesitate.
RANKED 10-1: The best moments of the Australian racing season
The 2023/24 Australian racing season was full of great moments, but what were the top 10? Matt Williams ranks his 10 favourite moments. See if you agree or disagree.
Melham, Kah set for return to the saddle
Melbourne’s riding ranks will be boosted by the return of two star jockeys, Jamie Kah and Ben Melham.
US race becomes Cox Plate qualifier
The winner of the US race won by 2021 Cox Plate champ State Of Rest will now earn a guaranteed start in The Valley’s greatest race in October.
‘She got too fat’: Amelia’s Jewel spell cut short
Amelia’s Jewel was enjoying her time in the paddock too much, forcing connections to put her back into work. And one spring major has already been ruled out.
Willie’s mission impossible: Pike on track for premiership despite injury
Jockey William Pike is on the verge of conjuring one of his most extraordinary achievements despite missing four months of the racing season through injury and suspension.
Spring preview: Sprints or mile for Everest champ?
Trainers Joe Pride, Trent Busuttin and Les Bridge discuss the spring carnival plans for their star horses.
Apprentice school gets huge overhaul
Apprentice jockeys in Queensland will be put through an academy style system which will teach them life skills, as well as racing in an attempt to produce better talent in the Sunshine State.
J-Mac and Nash stoush heats up as $1.4m yearling debuts
James McDonald hasn’t ridden for three weeks due to a stomach complaint and during this period rival Nash Rawiller has closed to within three wins in the title race.
Godolphin guns back at the trials as spring carnival looms
It might be mid-winter but reappearance of the three proven Group 1 performers is a tell-tale sign that the spring carnival is near.
Learning quest for Golden Eagle or Empire Rose hopeful
Two promising UK outings are part of the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr’s learning experience with spring carnival contender Kitty Rose.
July Cup winner in Everest frame as King Charles III visit shortens
With the very real possibility King Charles and Queen Camilla could be in Sydney for The Everest meeting provides extra incentive for English connections of Mill Stream to consider making the trip.
Ballarat Synthetic tips Tuesday: Capper to fly high again
A strong formline from his last-start win makes the Warwick Capper-owned Capper Thirtynine one of the better bets of Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting.
‘Surreal really’: Thompson’s Hong Kong odyssey continues
It can often be a baptism of fire for new jockeys in Hong Kong and it was no different for Ben Thompson, who has weathered the storm and looking to make an impact in the new season come September.
‘Bloody rippers’: Duric delivers for Snowdens in Winx Guineas
Vlad Duric added another winter carnival stakes victory in the Winx Guineas since his return from Singapore, and winning for the Snowden stable made it more satisfying.
Freedman galloper lands plunge after opening $15
The connections of Punch Lane took advantage of the postponed Glasshouse Handicap as the gelding made a mess of his rivals to land a massive plunge.
Angela Jones comes of age in Caloundra Cup win
A smart ride by Angela Jones proved the difference in the Caloundra Cup with the victory capping a breakout winter carnival.
Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s Caulfield horses to follow, forgive
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s meeting at Caulfield to identify the horses to follow and forgive.
Leap To Fame makes big statement ahead of Blacks A Fake rematch
Leap To Fame now holds a 2-1 advantage over older sibling Swayzee after a blistering win in the Mr Feelgood, and will be out to exact revenge in the Black A Fake.
Exciting colt poised for Flemington straight test
Dominant debut winner First Settler will have one more run this prep with trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr eager to find out if the colt can handle the Flemington straight.
Pakenham Synthetic tips for Monday
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner gives his top selections for the Pakenham Synthetic meeting on Monday.
Defending champ’s Hype train derailed in Rockhampton Cup
Central Queensland warhorse Master Jamie has been denied a fairytale third straight Rockhampton Cup after a pair of polocrosse players combined to win the Beef Capital feature on Saturday.
Quirky Aramco a ‘work in progress’ says trainer Chris Waller
After an unlucky fifth at his stable debut, the Chris Waller-trained Aramco bounced back with a handy in at Randwick.
Evil ride dashes Nash’s premiership hopes, despite Randwick treble
Champion jockey Nash Rawiller rode a winning treble including navigating spectacular wide runs on Ha Ha Ha and South Of India – but it was a losing ride which is likely to cost him any chance of winning the Sydney premiership.
Baker pulls right rein as War Eternal swoops home for a stylish win
Trainer Bjorn Baker had two suitable races for War Eternal but his decision to bypass a Big Dance Qualifier was justified by the gelding’s strong win at Randwick.
Bungled start drives punters to Liquor at Doomben
An official at Doomben said he did not see a jockey thrown off her horse before the start of a race, leading to a bungled jump, bizarre circumstances and four non-runners.
Gollan toasts record-breaking victories … in Fiji
Being overseas by the pool has provided some magic racing moments for champion Queensland trainer Tony Gollan, who on Saturday surged past his own mark for the most city winners in a season.
Blinkers do the trick in Defining victory
A wide run proved no hindrance for gutsy mare Defining, who notched a well-deserved victory at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Hong Kong is calling for the unbeaten Charming Legend
Charming Legend showed just how progressive he is with a determined Midway win at Randwick to stay unbeaten.
In Flight makes light work of big weight to extend her winning run
High-class filly In Flight continued her outstanding form with an impressive win under a big weight at Randwick which has trainer Joe Pride and jockey Jay Ford closer to a special milestone.
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