Holder airborne at Balaklava with four winners
Gun jockey Jason Holder conducted a riding masterclass on Balaklava Cup day, piloting four winners including the feature race.
Gun jockey Jason Holder conducted a riding masterclass on Balaklava Cup day, piloting four winners including the feature race.
A breakthrough Group 1 win could be the stepping stone to another top level triumph for Enver Jusufovic and stable star Pinstriped in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.
John Hall, who was a trusted foreman for Bart Cummings before becoming a successful trainer in his own right, was remembered as a “real horseman” who left a lasting impression on many.
Champion trainer Chris Waller won the Epsom Handicap last year and looks set to have a strong hand in the feature mile again.
Andrew Bobbin had everything ready to evacuate as bushfires threatened his stables but thankfully escaped the trail of destruction in the Grampians.
The Everest-winning trainer Joe Pride will get his long-awaited crack at Imperatriz in Saturday’s Group 1 Lightning Stakes at Flemington.
Kiwi sensation Imperatriz will face seven rivals in her first-up quest in Saturday’s Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington.
Basilinna emerged as a staying talent in the spring but will start a campaign aimed at Group 1 heights in Saturday’s Group 3 The Vanity at Flemington.
Bella Nipotina finished a half-length short of glory in last year’s Lightning Stakes but is set to weigh in at the right time in Saturday’s edition of the famous Flemington sprint.
A terrific Cranbourne trial is part of the reason trainers Lloyd Kennewell and Lucy Yeomans have upgraded their hopes of winning Saturday’s $1m Lightning Stakes at Flemington.
Last year’s fifth placegetter in the Caulfield Cup has been retired due to a lingering issue.
Jimmysstar is set to contest the Listed Elms Handicap on Saturday at Flemington as Ciaron Maher plots a course to the All-Star Mile.
It is estimated the sale of Rosehill could generate between $5-$7 billion — but the proposal has been met with plenty of opposition.
Group 1-winning jockey Mick Dee has played a part in Imperatriz’s Lightning Stakes build-up but will attempt to roll the Kiwi star on a rival runner at Flemington.
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