Darwin Cup tilt to double as surprise family reunion for star apprentice
Leading apprentice Celine Gaudray will partner with 2022 Darwin Cup winner Playoffs in the feature event on Monday.
Leading apprentice Celine Gaudray will partner with 2022 Darwin Cup winner Playoffs in the feature event on Monday.
Melbourne Racing Club is in a race against the clock to renovate jockeys’ rooms at Caulfield before the spring carnival.
Recently retired trainer Les Ross says he was ‘terrified’ in the lead-up to having his prostate surgically removed, but is recovering well from the four-hour operation.
There was plenty to take out of the nine race card at Flemington on Saturday with Gilbert Gardiner providing his horses to follow and forgive.
A year after she was the victim of a brutal bashing outside her home, jockey Sonja Logan continued her amazing comeback story with success in the Palmerston Sprint in Darwin.
Racing Queensland boss Jason Scott is waging a war to fend off a host of threats to the sport, but it isn’t coming from green groups or anti-racing crusaders.
Riding honours went to Kayla Crowther at Murray Bridge but an international jockey also made headlines in his Australian debut.
Cejay Graham has made a successful start as a senior rider with her first Saturday city winner at Doomben on Saturday.
It was a bold decision by the owners of Williamsburg to geld the now five-year-old but it paid instant dividends at Rosehill on Saturday.
Champion trainer Chris Waller was momentarily lost for words as Matusalem carried the colours of his great-grandfather to victory at Rosehill.
Right To Party emerged as a lightweight contender for spring sprints as she ended a run of outs for mares in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap.
Dom Sutton has only been training for 10 months but he could have a Caulfield Guineas prospect after Detroit City stayed unbeaten at Flemington on Saturday.
Cosmonova joins In Flight and The Black Cloud on the list progressive mares for trainer Joe Pride and Proven Thoroughbreds with a well-timed win at Rosehill.
Tommy Berry produced a masterclass ride to land the opening metropolitan race of the new season at Rosehill and followed up with another upset win later in the meeting.
A half-sister to Everest winner Classique Legend, I Am Famous is living up to her $2 million yearling price tag with a perfect three from three this campaign.
Well-bred mare Lonhro’s Queen made it back-to-back Highway victories at Rosehill and will now be set on the path towards the Country Championships next autumn.
Horrifying continued his resurgence at Flemington but the upset result won’t change Melbourne Cup plans for beaten favourite Berkshire Breeze.
A rejuvenated Gentleman Roy could be aimed at the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) in two weeks at Caulfield after Saturday’s Benchmark 100 at Flemington.
A talented mare can return to the winner’s stall at Flemington dropping back in distance and with top jockey Blake Shinn jumping on board.
Jockey Jye McNeil wants to get the Melbourne racing season started ‘right’ on Saturday with a Group 3 success at Flemington ahead of an enforced three-week break.
Emerging trainer Dominic Sutton’s spring ambitions for Detroit City will become clearer after Saturday at Flemington.
Gilbert Gardiner is keen on three runners at an each-way price at Flemington on Saturday, while punters can also bank on a first-up specialist priced at $2.50.
A chat with former champion jockey Darren Beadman had Zac Lloyd considering extending his apprenticeship to chase a third title but Lloyd will join the senior ranks at the end of the year.
Melbourne Cup winner Craig Williams isn’t the only Australian jockey helping out in war-torn Ukraine, with Andrew Mallyon joining him on a recent trip to provide vital medical trauma aid.
Trainer Danny O’Brien has no reason to doubt It’sourtime as the gelding chases back-to-back Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicaps at Flemington.
A pair of impressive debut winners from the Hayes stable can stamp their spring credentials at Caulfield on Saturday.
Group 1 placegetter Kuroyanagi heads a strong team Will Clarken and Niki O’Shea will send to Morphettville as the Adelaide trainers’ premiership goes down to the wire.
A last-start Mildura Cup winner can salute again at Caulfield, while jockey Blake Shinn has an excellent book of rides.
Gilbert Gardiner is targeting a $9 chance in an early race at Caulfield on Saturday to help build a healthy bank for punters. Get his best bets and quaddie selections.
Cranbourne trainer Jack Laing would be a popular man with his colleagues at his day job if Machinist can cause an upset in the Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield.
This is the time of year when jockey Luke Nolen usually has a break, but he’s in top shape and wants to stay that way for the spring.
A rare opportunity arose to swing aboard Mr Brightside’s quest for a seventh Group 1 win, but $275,000 wasn’t enough to snap up an 8 per cent share in the Team Hayes-trained champion.
The lure of a potential cash bonus was enough to convince Cranbourne trainer Luke Oliver to test impressive debut winner Do It Now in city class at Caulfield on Saturday.
Unbeaten filly I Am Velvet has plenty of ability but there’s still a few bad habits to sort out as she heads to the city for the first time on Saturday.
Coffs Harbour trainer Brett Dodson is hoping a wide draw won’t derail the winning prospects of Gobbled at Lismore.
Patience is everything when training stayers and Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde has certainly taken his time with Caulfield hopeful Kodiak Bear.
The Matthew Dunn-trained gelding Written Fame looks ready to secure his third career win when he resumes at Lismore.
An emerging performer from the Patrick Payne stable can post yet another win in a profitable campaign that will continue at Saturday’s Bletchingly Stakes meeting at Caulfield.
A consistent on-pacer from the Cindy Alderson stable is a great chance to break through for a win while a $15 chance could get punters off to a flyer at Geelong on Friday.
An independent review into the operations of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has cost tax payers more than $500,000, it was revealed in parliament.
Transgender advocate Danielle Laidley has praised trainer Archie Alexander and wife Annie for initiating Project Pride, which will have its first starter at Bendigo on Thursday.
Relying on Melbourne’s weather to determine plans is always difficult but trainer Gavin Bedggood will use it to decide whether Mornington Glory runs in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes.
In-form jockey Brad Rawiller can continue on his winning ways on the best bet of the day while Declan Bates can continue his return from surgery with success at Bendigo on Thursday.
Group 1 winner Manaal will take a significant step towards the spring carnival when she trials on Friday morning.
A Godolphin two-year-old filly is on her way to better races in the spring after a powerful win at Sandown on Wednesday.
A pair Kylie Gavenlock-trained two-year-olds are ready to spring a surprise on their rivals when they head to Wyong.
Jimmy Orman went to extreme lengths last year when he just missed out in the national jockeys premiership, but he’s taking a different mindset in his pursuit of William Pike this time around.
Mick Price provides an update on the stable’s top horses and potential spring targets, including Warmonger, Vibrant Sun and First Settler.
Mornington trainer Jason Warren is happy to wait until September to press Group 1 winner Benedetta’s claims for a start in The Everest.
A smart debut winner from the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr stable looks ready to return to the races in style while an unraced galloper from the Grahame Begg camp also looked smart during last week’s Victorian jumpouts.
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