While realistic about his All-Star Mile prospects, trainer Sheila Laxon couldn’t be happier with Knight’s Choice and it wouldn’t surprise her if the Melbourne Cup winner produces another miracle.
Hours of court-ordered mediation fails to resolve a sexual abuse allegation made by former jockey Jamie Evans against top racing identity Gerald Ryan, with the matter now headed to a civil trial.
Irish jockey Robbie Dolan has won one of Australia’s biggest Group 1s but tells why it is important for him to win a big race in Queensland.
Trainer Grahame Begg has Royal Insignia primed to bounce back in the Group 1 Australian Guineas after the well-bred colt failed in wet conditions last start.
Trainer Chris Waller has confirmed his gun stablemates won’t clash in the Group 1 Surround Stakes on Saturday.
Big-time Australian owner Ozzie Kheir has swooped on an exciting Coolmore-owned colt to race in his slot in the new $3.5m The Kiwi slot race next Saturday.
Brave apprentice jockey Emily Pomfrett will make a miracle return to race riding this week more than a year after she suffered horrific injuries when a horse flipped.
A Clinton McDonald-trained runner can go one better than a narrow first-up second while $10 chance could overcome a class rise at Thursday night’s Pakenham meeting.
Jockey Billy Egan was on the losing side of one of Australian racing’s biggest upsets in the 2021 Australian Guineas but he’s back with another chance to go one better four years later.
A shot at Adelaide Cup redemption for The Map has come to an end with the South Australian stayer retired after her unplaced run last Saturday.
The weights for the Doncaster Mile have been released with Lady Shenandoah aiming to become the first filly to win the race since 1999.
Victoria trainers Ken and Kasey Keys are happy to have a crack at Wednesday’s Launceston Cup with lightly-raced stayer Pure Grunt.
A developing three-year-old can break through for a second-up win while a $17 chance can fire after a couple of promising trials at Wednesday’s Sandown Hillside meeting.
The Group 2 Skyline Stakes will be a strong litmus test for Rivellino, which will give trainer Kris Lees more clarity where the colt sits in the Golden Slipper pecking order.
Phillip Stokes will have two top chances, including the likely favourite Deakin, in his bid for a third win in next month’s Adelaide Cup.
Newly-minted dual Blue Diamond Stakes-winning jockey Michael Dee has sights on a third Group 1 Australian Guineas in five years on Saturday at Flemington.
Emerging Victorian star Bay Of Biscay is the big winner from the barrier draw for Saturday night’s Group 1 Chariots Of Fire at Menangle.
Racing Victoria stewards hope a new trial will enable jockeys to continue their association with horses they might otherwise be unable to ride due to weight restrictions.
Mornington trainer Cliff Brown keeps raising the bar but Sepals could measure up yet again in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington.
A smart spring debut winner in the spring can make a victorious return in the last race of the day while a $9.50 chance can break through at Sale on Tuesday.
Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker has rewarded progressive Point And Shoot with a shot at the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) on Saturday at Flemington.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow from Blue Diamond Stakes Day at Caulfield.
Martin Harley harbours dreams of emulating fellow Irishman Robbie Dolan’s glorious Melbourne Cup triumph but for now, the Brisbane-based jockey will take his first Group 1 victory in Australia.
Gotta Go Guru scored a narrow victory in the Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes at Morphettville, providing apprentice hoop Taylor Johnstone with the biggest win of her career.
Three-time Group 1 winner Broadsiding showed he has returned in even better shape and is on target for the autumn features after a dominant win in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill.
Jimmysstar unleashed an explosive finish to take out the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield to the amazement of jockey Ethan Brown.
Mr Brightside looked vulnerable again but the champion would not be denied this time as he made it back-to-back Futurity Stakes wins at Caulfield.
After grafting out the hard yards in the NSW bush, former English jockey Ash Morgan is now right at home in the city as he booted home Our Anchorage to win the Group 3 Parramatta Cup.
Yulong may not have recouped its huge outlay on Devil Night yet but the colt secured his stud future after winning the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.
The James Cummings-trained Beiwacht will be a serious contender in the Golden Slipper after his tough win in the Group 2 Silver Slipper Slipper at Rosehill.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on Saturday.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Firestorm maintained her excellent fresh record with a barnstorming win in the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill and a Group 1 target is now in her sights.
Pretty Dubious’ win in the QTIS Jewel Prelude will help trainer Rob Heathcote’s wife pay some medical bills after a skiing accident while on holiday in Japan.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Trainer Jason Warren is among a growing number of trainers to embrace sports science, and it’s why he is confident his filly Palm Angel can can win Saturday’s Blue Diamond.
After a luckless race last year, Sghirripa returns for redemption in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on Saturday.
A leading Blue Diamond chance must pass a third and final vet inspection while a Ciaron Maher runner has been scratched.
An excited Charlotte Littlefield will saddle her first Group 1 runner in the Oakleigh Plate knowing she has a live chance in She’s Bulletproof.
News Corp racing reporter Gilbert Gardiner is playing all three Group 1s at Caulfield on Saturday as he gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.
Form analyst Chris Vernuccio is siding with Mr Brightside again and is following the Orr Stakes form with another of his best bets at Caulfield on Saturday.
Star jockey Jamie Melham has utmost respect for Mr Brightside but also the horsepower to conquer the champion twice in as many Group 1 starts.
Trainer John McArdle says the signs are good for eating machine My Gladiola in his bid for a first Blue Diamond Stakes victory.
A pair of three-year-olds at Caulfield on Saturday highlights how far young trainer Alex Rae has progressed since getting his trainer’s licence when he was 20.
The wind will play havoc with the Caulfield meeting on Saturday as top jockey Craig Newitt provides some advice for punters.
Jockey Jason Collett has four feature race rides at Rosehill Gardens and believes Firestorm is ready to run a bold race first-up from a spell.
Saddle up punters, feature race tips are back and the teams at Racenet and Punters have you covered for Saturday’s Group 1 races.
Third-year trainer Rory Hunter has already achieved his dream of having a Blue Diamond runner with a horse he thought would be out of his price range.
Glen Boss had an uncanny knack of identifying rising stars during his celebrated riding career and has declared Wodeton as the two-year-old he would want to partner this autumn.
An unbeaten import can notch another success while a first starter from the Nick Ryan camp can make an immediate impact as an $11 chance at Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.
Rob Heathcote is unleashing unbeaten Cosmo Centaurus on Saturday and he hasn’t been this excited about a young horse in his stable since the early days of Group 1 winner Rothfire.
Rey Magnerio finished a credible ninth in last year’s Oakleigh Plate but has the right form to take out the Group 1 sprint at Caulfield on Saturday.
The owners of Golden Slipper aspirant Gambler were keen to test the gelded two-year-old against the top class in Saturday’s Group 2 Silver Slipper at Rosehill.
Trainer Clinton McDonald can’t wait for next week’s Group 1 Australian Guineas after favourite Angel Capital “went terrific” in a hitout at Sandown.
Melbourne Cup winner Knight’s Choice was set to begin his campaign this week but his return will be delayed after he was assured of a start in the All-Star Mile.
Taking their time has landed Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with a great chance to win a second Blue Diamond Stakes with unbeaten youngster Field Of Play.
Lindsay Park says stable star Mr Brightside has shown “good improvement” ahead of a second-up mission to defend his Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) crown at Caulfield on Saturday.
A heavy weight shouldn’t stop a Grahame Begg-trained mare resuming as a winner while a promising young stayer can outperform his $16 quote at Thursday night’s Pakenham meeting.
A Chris Waller-trained filly can get back to winning ways while a $31 chance could make a surprise winning return at Wednesday’s Sandown Lakeside meeting.
Top driver Greg Sugars has plenty to look forward to at Menangle on Saturday night including the return of a promising pacer who nearly lost his life.
A gelding that has finished second at both runs this time in can get back to winning ways while a $31 chance could make a surprise winning return at Wednesday’s Sandown Lakeside meeting.
Returning colt Espionage will be action at Caulfield on Saturday and co-trainer Adrian Bott is keen to see the three-year-old take on the older horses in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate.
Blue Diamond favourite Field Of Play is a confirmed acceptor for Melbourne’s richest two-year-old race on Saturday at Caulfield after connections paid a $55,000 late entry fee.
After paying the $55,000 late entry fee, trainer Trent Busuttin picked the perfect barrier for favourite Field Of Play in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes.
The powerful Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin stable could have half the field in her bid for a third Chariots Of Fire success.
Private Harry blitzed his rivals in an ominous autumn carnival statement at the Rosehill barrier trials on Tuesday morning.
Gun West Australian trainer Daniel Morton has warned punters not to dismiss his star mare Super Smink as she tackles the second leg of an east coast Group 1 treble in Saturday’s $750,000 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.
Brisbane’s leading trainer Tony Gollan has paid Golden Boom the ultimate compliment, comparing his Oakleigh Plate-bound star to his champion father Spirit of Boom.
A filly that produced an eye-catching run behind a smart winner at Bendigo last time out can notch a deserved maiden victory when she steps out at Kyneton on Tuesday.
Tycoon Star and Miss Celine could build on a Lindsay Park family tradition with victory in the $2m Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at Caulfield.
James Cummings has set a task for his perennial Group 1 contenders Pericles and Tom Kitten at Caulfield on Saturday … beat Mr Brightside and earn a golden ticket into the All-Star Mile.
It was billed as a clash between Via Sistina and Ceolwulf but Fangirl had other ideas as she stormed home to make it back-to-back wins in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Randwick.
Trainer Mitch Freedman knew his unfancied outsider Skybird would be up for the challenge in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes as she became the longest-priced winner of the race.
Lady Shenandoah is now an odds-on favourite for the Group 1 Surround Stakes after her brilliant first-up win despite the possible presence of unbeaten stablemate Autumn Glow.
Consistent mare Inhibitions pulled off long range plan for the Godolphin stable when she held on to score a game win in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes at Randwick.
Sepals has emerged as an Australian Guineas contender after progressing from a Sale maiden win to an “impressive” Group 3 victory in the CS Hayes at Flemington.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington on Saturday.
Things didn’t go to plan early but classy mare Magic Time was still able to pull off an impressive win in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Randwick.
Shining Smile and Tentyris shared the spoils in the Talindert Stakes after an unsuccessful protest as their trainers consider backing up in next week’s Blue Diamond.
The Wellington Boot was the aim for Shaggy but trainer Allan Kehoe will now target the Golden Slipper after the gelding maintained his perfect record in the Pierro Plate at Randwick.
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