Horse RacingCoolmore’s crack colt Switzerland joins a growing list of Group 1 winners that includes Alligator Blood, Amelia’s Jewel, Atishu, Deny Knowledge and Shelby Sixtysix to be retired from racing this month.
Horse RacingBianco Vilano enters new territory when he steps up to 2000m for the first time in the Albury Cup but strong performances over the mile has trainer Rob Stubbs feeling confident he is up for it.
Horse RacingSince 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.
Horse RacingBlack 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.