‘Ballsed it up’: Rising stayer set to cost Freedman $44k
Michael Freedman admits his early assessment of Wymark was completely wrong and is set to fork out the $44,000 late-entry fee for the Group 1 Australian Derby.
Michael Freedman admits his early assessment of Wymark was completely wrong and is set to fork out the $44,000 late-entry fee for the Group 1 Australian Derby.
Jason Collett will aim to keep up the fight in the Sydney jockeys title with a near full book of rides at Rosehill on Saturday.
Mr Brightside has a few scores to settle on Saturday as his rivalry with Pride Of Jenni ramps up in the Australian Cup.
Co-trainer Bev Kelso will be cheering from afar as tough mare Legarto attempts to cause an upset in the Australian Cup at Flemington.
Ciaron Maher expects Another Wil to take the next step this weekend in his bid to secure a Doncaster Mile start as all-in punters breathed a sigh of relief.
Five-year-old mare Zapateo ($26), ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, won the Group 1 The Galaxy at Rosehill Gardens.
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been a dominant force in the two-year-old ranks and Lady Of Camelot has capped their stunning season with victory in the Group 1 Golden Slipper.
Johnny Rocker ran the race of his life in the $1m William Reid Stakes, but Imperatriz had enough in hand when it mattered.
Co-trainer Tony McEvoy has put the $10m Golden Eagle firmly on the agenda for Veight following his slashing Group 1 George Ryder triumph.
An early big race double with Via Sistina and Riff Rocket at Rosehill Gardens has seen Chris Waller join another the iconic Gai Waterhouse on 159 Group 1 wins.
A stunning victory in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes has seen high price Yulong purchase Via Sistina shoot to favouritism for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
It’s been 10 years since his brother’s tragic passing, but Tommy Berry shows why Nathan is still very much a part of his life.
The remarkable story behind unbeaten colt Storm Boy will etch another chapter on Saturday when the unbeaten sensation starts favourite for the $5m Golden Slipper at Rosehill.
William Pike appears to have well and truly won his race against time to return from injury for next month’s $5m The Quokka in Perth.
Chris Waller believes the Golden Slipper is going to be a special race and the chances don’t end with his colt Switzerland and favourite Storm Boy.
Godolphin has found a new jockey for Cylinder but the task confronting the colt in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes remains.
Fully Lit could complete a remarkable rise for one of racing’s newest syndicators, whose founder once rode for trainer Gai Waterhouse’s father Tommy Smith.
The clash of unbeaten colts Storm Boy and Switzerland has brought back memories of the 1969 Golden Slipper classic for legendary sports presenter Bruce McAvaney.
Pride Of Jenni was too strong and too fast while Mr Brightside was too far back, and that decided the All-Star Mile at Caulfield.
Classy mare Zougotcha overcames her topweight and history to claim the Group 1 Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.
Trainer Ben Hayes won’t be concerned if favourite Mr Brightside is trapped three-wide in what is shaping as a frenetic All-Star Mile.
A rival trainer has declared Dom To Shoot the best named horse he has seen, after owner-breeder named his Shooting To Win gelding after Dom Sheed’s famous Grand Final-winning goal in 2018.
Jamie Kah has won the Newmarket Handicap one year after her terrifying fall on the same day when the late Dean Holland filled in for her to win the race.
One of Australia’s greatest stallions has been retired from stud duties, fittingly in the week of the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap.
A gutsy first-up effort in last Saturday’s Futurity Stakes was enough to secure Dom To Shoot a wildcard for next month’s All-Star Mile at Caulfield.
Ahead of his bid to win a sixth Group 1 Railway Stakes, William Pike opens up on the racing dynamic in Perth where big-time owner Bob Peters is no longer dominating like he once was.
Gai Waterhouse was elevated to legend status in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame and a win in The Gong would be the cherry on top of what has been a brilliant few months for the stable.
James McDonald can cap an incredible spring with victory in The Gong on Saturday before Hong Kong becomes home for the rest of the year.
WA trainer Summer Dickson lost her sister seven years ago and now she is walking in her footsteps as she tries to claim a prized Group 1 in Perth on Saturday.
Top mare Roots has one more box to tick off when she contests the Group 1 Railway Stakes but her task hasn’t been made easy.
Randwick trainer John Thompson is hoping for a couple of belated birthday presents at Kembla on Saturday.
Here is our assessment of each of the runners in the $1.5 million Railway Stakes and our tips for the Group 1 feature on Saturday.
Punters found another way to lose their cash in the opening race at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
Here is the field and barrier draw for Saturday’s $500,000 Cranbourne Cup.
With a 38-degree scorcher forecast for this Saturday, Perth’s chief steward has pushed back and condensed Ascot’s Group 1 Railway Stakes meeting.
Here is the field and barrier draw for the $1 million The Gong at Kembla on Saturday.
A virus put Jerome Hunter’s stable out of action for a few months but Rich Fortune will be out to make up for lost opportunities in Saturday’s Apache Cat Classic at Cranbourne.
The decision to keep South Australian galloper Lord Vladivostok to short contests could bring a quick result in the Cranbourne Cup on Saturday.
Tommy Berry has found happiness on and off the racetrack and that could deliver him a Group 1 in Perth on Saturday.
Ascot is due to host the $1.5m Group 1 Railway Stakes next week, however the races were called off on Saturday due to a troublesome section of the track, despite it being rated a Good 4.
Joe Pride won The Everest and three Group 1s this year but rated Coal Crusher’s brilliant win in The Hunter “up there” among his best moments.
Legendary jockey Damien Oliver finished his riding commitments in Melbourne but unfortunately there were no winners or free drinks.
Grahame Begg can put a forgettable spring behind him after winning the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with classy mare Magic Time.
James McDonald continued his Group 1 spring domination in the Thousand Guineas as Joliestar justified her owner’s pre-race confidence.
The biggest training names in the country all have one thing in common – Group 1 winners ridden by Damien Oliver.
Sydney’s champion rider James McDonald will travel to Hong Kong for a lengthy stint to continue his partnership with Cox Plate winner Romantic Warrior.
Star jockey Tommy Berry has been riding in sensational form and will look to add another Group 1 to his name in Perth.
Damien Oliver was given a champagne finish after riding at Flemington for the final time but the legendary jockey will miss an upcoming Group 1 meeting.
Imported gelding Unspoken capped a terrific spring preparation with victory in the $2m Five Diamonds at Rosehill Gardens.
Declan Bates won’t hear of Pride Of Jenni “stealing” a Group 1 win last week as the pair repeated the dose to claim the Champions Mile at Flemington.
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