Treasurethe Moment, Melbourne’s wonder filly who has forgotten how to lose, could be switched to the ATC Australian Derby if she wins her Sydney debut convincingly at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Marhoona will be given a well-deserved break following her brilliant Golden Slipper win on Saturday, with trainer Michael Freedman already planning a Spring campaign that could include the $20 million The Everest.
The sky looks the limit for Autumn Glow after her brilliant return on Saturday, but trainer Chris Waller and owner John Messara are maintaining a cautious outlook heading into The Championships.
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets for Monday’s NSW meetings at Newcastle Beaumont and Coffs Harbour.
Champion hoop James McDonald is set to play a leading hand in the three showpiece group 1 events at Flemington on Derby Day.
Winning a Group 1 has eluded Nick Ryan as a jockey and trainer, so it would be extra special if he can win the Victoria Derby at his home track on Saturday.
UK raider Sea King has moved up the Melbourne Cup order of entry after receiving a penalty for his Bendigo Cup win.
Chris Waller and Kerrin McEvoy acknowledge the challenge facing high-class mare Joliestar in the $10m Golden Eagle but the fact she is a Group 1 winning miler gives them confidence.
Trainer Matthew Kelley heads to Friday’s meeting at Wagga in hopes of a change of fortune with handy gallopers Getty and Invertational.
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Golden Eagle Day at Rosehill Gardens, where they think an international could reign supreme.
Unbeaten French galloper Lazzat will be an unknown quantity for many Australian punters in Saturday’s $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) but in a way, the same could be said for his trainer Jerome Reynier.
Lake Forest’s preparation for the $10 million Golden Eagle consists of just two starts this year … but who would doubt English training maestro William Haggas, given his recent Sydney record?
A prominent owner of Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo says his horse would have almost certainly been racing for second had Via Sistina lined up.
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina can smash through the $20 million prizemoney barrier if she completes a unique sprint double in the $3 million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
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