Cool Archie delivers Group 1 milestones in JJ Atkins
Irish jockey Martin Harley will head to Royal Ascot with his first Australian Group 1 success as Cool Archie’s win in the JJ Atkins also gave Chris and Corey Munce their first major together.
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‘The boys have done it’: Hayes proud of sons’ landmark Stradbroke success
David Hayes praised his sons for delivering the family its first victory in the Stradbroke Handicap with rising star War Machine.
Stradbroke defence much closer to home for Baker
Bjorn Baker missed last year’s epic Stradbroke victory because he was in England for a wedding but nothing will keep him away from Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Ryan reminisces on Snitzel ahead of dual state Saturday tilt
Trainer Gerald Ryan, who trained the great Snitzel which passed this week aged 23, is set for a bumper weekend with leading chances at Rosehill and Eagle Farm.
Larrikin truck driver has suit and speech ready for Stradbroke dream
Hobby trainer and full-time truck driver Craig Cousins is on the cusp of fulfilling a dream run with his Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap hopeful The Inflictor.
Ownership group split over Front Page’s bid for Stradbroke glory
It was a close vote among owners to run Front Page in Saturday’s Stradbroke with the horse’s former trainer against the move.
‘We won’t be recruiting a CEO’: Kanga to serve as MRC executive chairman
Melbourne Racing Club’s John Kanga to return to the role of executive chairman following the shock departure of CEO Tom Reilly.
“We’re all devastated”: Super stallion Snitzel dies
Group 1 winner turned super stallion Snitzel has died aged 23 leaving behind an ever lasting legacy on the thoroughbred racing landscape.
Grounded Corey flying high ahead of dream Group 1 bid
Father-and-son trainers Chris and Corey Munce are enjoying a dream winter carnival which they’re hoping will culminate in a Group 1 victory this Saturday at Eagle Farm.
Roughie king Maloney strikes again with Derby pick-up ride
Ryan Maloney scored another longshot Group 1 victory as he seized an opportunity to ride Maison Louis in the Queensland Derby.
Joliestar denies local fairytale in Kingsford Smith heart-stopper
Star mare Joliestar came from nowhere to snatch victory in the Kingsford Smith Cup, denying young jockey Angela Jones her first Group 1 success.
Marathon float trip ends well for Lees filly in Queensland Oaks
Recent floods nearly left You Wahng stranded in NSW, but the Kris Lees filly overcame travel challenges to take out the Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm.
‘Biggest certainty ever’: O’Brien’s latest swipe at Melbourne Cup scratching
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien declared Jan Brueghel was a certainty to win last year’s Melbourne Cup after the horse won the Coronation Cup overnight, and has ruled out a return.
Shannon steps down as Entain Australia boss
Leading wagering figure Dean Shannon has announced he will step down as boss of Entain Australia.
Coolmore backs O’Brien to pull off Storm Boy masterstroke
Coolmore has the utmost faith master trainer Aidan O’Brien can get Storm Boy back to his best at Royal Ascot after he failed to beat a runner home in his northern hemisphere debut.
Pride Of Jenni, Antino face off before Doomben Cup clash
Pride Of Jenni and Antino have come together to eye each other off before they do battle in the Group 1 Doomben Cup on Saturday.
‘Hell of a fright’: J-Mac digs deep to deny local hero in Doomben 10,000
Champion hoop James McDonald admits he was getting worried in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 before lifting Sunshine In Paris to a thrilling victory over Queensland warrior Rothfire.
‘Massive for us’: Ecstatic trainers secure Melbourne Cup ticket
Emma-lee and David Browne will be dreaming of a wet Melbourne Cup after Basilinna won the Andrew Ramsden at Flemington to cap a big season for the husband and wife team.
“Bloody oath I would”: Warren out to spoil Schwarz’s Doomben 10,000 farewell party
Trainer Jason Warren can spoil the farewell party for Group 1 Doomben 10,000 rival Schwarz when Benedetta lines up in the group 1 flagship on Saturday.
Reserve Bank skyrockets in value with Goodwood triumph
Gun colt Reserve Bank scored a valuable Group 1 win in The Goodwood as jockey Jamie Melham admitted the early stages of the race didn’t go to plan.
‘Dare to be brave’: Blake delivers another Antino masterclass in Hollindale
Antino scored an astonishing win in the Hollindale Stakes with a repeat of the daring tactics Blake Shinn used to win a Group 1 last spring on the Tony Gollan star.
‘Weight’ of a nation: Giga Kick poised to let fly in Goodwood
Giga Kick will be carrying the hopes of punters from around the country when he lines up as a warm favourite in The Goodwood on Saturday.
Superstar mares headline black-tie Inglis sale
Records are expected to be smashed when Bella Nipotina headlines a catalogue of star mares to be sold at the swanky Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Mate’s success drives Price to pull off Goodwood upset
Young hoop Ben Price says he is determined to win The Goodwood after watching his good mate Lachlan Neindorf score another Group 1 victory last week.
“The ultimate challenge”: McDonald can’t wait for test against elite of the elite
James McDonald is one of a number of champion jockeys to give the new global jockey league the tick of approval.
EXCLUSIVE: World’s best jockeys to compete in global racing league
Thoroughbred racing’s biggest and brightest names of the jockey ranks have signed on to compete in a lucrative Grand Prix style franchise-based global circuit.
‘No more tears’: Neindorf pulls off SA Derby heist with Femminile
A year after his emotional maiden Group 1 triumph in South Australia, Lachlan Neindorf produced another superb ride with the SA Derby on Femminile.
Brisbane trip back on for Jenni as class prevails at Caulfield
Pride Of Jenni removed any questions about her future with a dominant win at Caulfield that confirmed her Brisbane winter carnival plans.
‘It’s just ridiculous’: Banned hoop gutted after losing Derby ride
Trainer Darryl Hewitt is scrambling to find a new jockey for his SA Derby hopeful after English hoop Connor Murtagh was left gutted when his riding ban appeal was dismissed.
Bott has Spring in his step ahead of Queensland Guineas
Gai Waterhouse looks to be having a ball in the US, but will she stay up to watch Shangri La Spring in the Queensland Guineas?
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