‘He’s a beauty’: Melbourne Cup runner debuts for new trainer
Imported stayer Sea King has remained in Australia to continue his career following this year’s Melbourne Cup, and will have his first start for his new stable on Saturday.
Imported stayer Sea King has remained in Australia to continue his career following this year’s Melbourne Cup, and will have his first start for his new stable on Saturday.
Randwick trainer Michael Freedman is attempting back-to-back wins in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, and believes this year’s race will be a strong form race.
Western Australia’s leading jockey William Pike is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after breaking his wrist in an e-scooter fall.
The David Hayes-trained sprinter scored his eighth straight victory and the biggest of his young career at Sha Tin.
English trainer William Haggas has made a habit of claiming feature races in Sydney and he has done it again, this time with Lake Forest in the $10m Golden Eagle at Rosehill.
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina only has Winx in front of her as she soared past $20m in earnings with a stunning win in the Russell Balding Stakes at Rosehill.
Atishu went one better in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes and will now likely aim for back-to-back Champions Stakes wins, but standing in her way will be Via Sistina.
Switzerland gave his owners a Flemington carnival consolation with his an easy win in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes after the shock scratching of its Melbourne Cup runner.
Growing Empire was destined to be a star colt and he can enhance his potential stallion prospects in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes on Saturday.
Jamie Kah will take a busy week of riding and ambassador duties during Cup Week in her stride, and there’s one race – aside from the Melbourne Cup – she really wants to win.
Champion hoop James McDonald is set to play a leading hand in the three showpiece group 1 events at Flemington on Derby Day.
It makes perfect sense for WA trainers Grant and Alana Williams to take the proven path towards Saturday’s Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington.
Winning a Group 1 has eluded Nick Ryan as a jockey and trainer, so it would be extra special if he can win the Victoria Derby at his home track on Saturday.
The Brazilian superstar will chase his biggest win on Australian soil aboard the Japanese contender Ascoli Piceno at Rosehill Gardens.
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