‘A wonderful horse’: Vandyke reveals surprise Alligator Blood highlight
Queensland trainer David Vandyke reflects on his time with Group 1 star Alligator Blood – and the win that stands out above them all.
WA Racing
Treasurethe Moment snatches ‘incredible’ Oaks victory from defeat
Treasurethe Moment was expected to win the Australian Oaks with ease but gave trainer Matt Laurie some anxious moments before producing an improbable victory.
‘It’s a dream for me’: Jack on Group 1 ride with wise buy
Lifelong racing enthusiast Jack Pakis waited a long time to find the horse of his dreams, and Light Infantry Man has taken him on an incredible ride.
Miracle Mile winner skips slot race for Leap To Fame rematch
Miracle Mile winner Don Hugo will not contest WA’s richest harness race after a disappointing performance in NZ.
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Jockeys, trainers back Melbourne Cup weights shake up
Racing Victoria has made a big change to the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup that will ensure our best jockeys can be involved in the two spring majors.
‘Very important for me’: Melbourne Cup-winning hoop eyes Sydney glory
Superstar jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on his first visit to Australia and will be hoping to have a similar impact on day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Headwall secures Overpass rematch in The Quokka
Headwall, the flashing red light run in Saturday’s TJ Smith Stakes, is off to Perth for a tilt at the $5m The Quokka.
Hawkes team unearths another grey flash in TJ triumph
Team Hawkes won the TJ Smith Stakes for the fourth time with another brilliant grey as Briasa stamped himself as racing’s new sprint star.
‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Doncaster Mile
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday.
‘It’s been special’: Kiwi stayer vying for rare double
New Zealand trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy will have a final shot at history with Willydoit in the Australian Derby before the young stayer moves to the Ciaron Maher stable.
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