Ciaron Maher is set to strengthen his tilt at the Melbourne Cup, aiming to snare a ballot exemption with one of four runners at Flemington. Saturday’s Bart Cummings (2500m) is …

Talented New Zealand rider Alysha Collett is hoping to break through for her first Australian Group 1 when she partners two lightweight chances on Epsom Handicap day at Randwick. Collett …

Half Yours will line up in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington, a race that was not originally part of his spring plan but now serves as the …

New Zealand trainer Darryn Weatherley is hoping Pier can deliver him a breakthrough Group 1 success in Sydney when he tackles the Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. Weatherley …

Queen Of Clubs will have her chance to turn the tables on Apocalyptic when she contests Saturday’s Group 1 Flight Stakes at Randwick, with trainer Gary Portelli confident a better …

Shangri La Boy may not have the same imposing presence as his older sibling Storm Boy, but he’s starting to build a reputation of his own after a dominant win …

Inglis has been forced back into the market for a runner to fill its Everest slot after Skybird was officially ruled out through injury. The Lightning Stakes winner was under …

Encap will follow a tried-and-tested formula into Saturday’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap, with trainer Gary Portelli hoping another quick back-up can bring out the gelding’s best. The five-year-old caught the …

A wide gate hasn’t dented confidence in Birdman’s chances for Saturday’s Group 1 Metropolitan (2400m), with his light weight tipped to balance out the challenge of barrier 17. The Chris …

Grahame Begg acknowledges Royal Insignia is up against it as he heads back to Flemington for his third run this campaign. The sprinter has drawn midfield for Saturday’s Group 2 …