Only three horses remain in James Cummings’ now empty Flemington stables, with his last Melbourne runners in Saturday’s Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes before a new training chapter begins in Hong Kong.
A decision by trainer Peter Snowden to focus on quality over quantity could pay off as his stable of young stars prepare for a promising spring.
Owner-breeder Mike Hirst gifted shares in Jimmy The Bear to some former footy teammates, and when stuck on a name his wife came up with the perfect suggestion.
There is a late twist in the Brisbane jockeys’ premiership battle between Angela Jones and Emily Lang after a horse tested positive for cobalt and was disqualified.
Trainer John Thompson is looking to head into the new season full of momentum after a successful past 12 months with some strong chances at Randwick on Saturday.
SA premiership-winning trainers Will Clarken and Niki O’Shea will go their separate ways at the end of the season.
Blake Shinn moved further ahead in the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership with two winners at Sandown but his gap over Craig Williams could have been wider.
One-time Golden Slipper wildcard Shaggy is set to make his return at Randwick on Saturday as trainer Allan Kehoe sets some lofty spring targets.
Co-trainer Lucy Yeomans is excited about filly Tiz Worthy’s potential as a three-year-old after her first-up win at Sandown on Wednesday.
SA sprinter Queman is in great shape after a sesamoid injury, but trainer Shane Oxlade may elect to bypass his return to racing on Saturday.
Rochelle Milnes doesn’t crave the limelight or dwell on individual accolades but her brilliance in the saddle has her destined for both.
Hall Of Fame jockey Darren Beadman will join Chris Waller Racing at the start of the new season.
Champion pacer Leap To Fame has annexed the Group 1 Inter Dominion Pacers Grand Final at Albion Park.
Craig Williams won’t give up on the Melbourne jockeys’ title without a fight as he cut Blake Shinn’s lead with a treble at Flemington.
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