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.
Warwick Farm is set to host a stellar line-up of spring racing luminaries, including Lady Shenandoah and Ceolwulf, at Friday’s barrier trials.
Emily Lang narrowed the gap in the Brisbane metro jockeys’ premiership with a double at Doomben but a stint on the sidelines is set to hurt her claims.
Exciting filly Ferivia dazzled on debut at Murray Bridge after she was crunched in betting off the back of an eye-catching trial.
Trainer Joe Pride has Group 1 ambitions for In Flight after her victory in the Group 3 Monash Stakes, and has picked out some ideal targets next autumn.
The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained Getafix delivered a stunning finish to make it back-to-back victories at Randwick.
Ray Besanko was a proud dad when Illyivy, who was bred by his daughter Kasey, won at Caulfield ahead of their pending training partnership in the new season.
Ciaron Maher filly Signature Scent had to get out of a sticky spot to stay unbeaten at Caulfield as the stable eyes a Group 3 target next.
New York Lustre can make a statement in her return in the Group 3 Monash Stakes after a barrier incident denied her a stakes debut a few months ago.
Cejay Graham is back riding after a winter holiday to New Zealand but the disappointment of missing out on some possible big-race wins because of suspension still lingers.
News Corp racing reporter Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Caulfield on Saturday.
Tiffani Brooker was retired from riding last year but she rediscovered her love for the caper and her special bond with a galloper owned by a great mate has helped.
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