Arcora has thrust himself into Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) contention with a gutsy win in Saturday’s Byerley Handicap (1800m) at Flemington, securing a coveted ballot exemption into the spring …

Chad Schofield is an unabashed fan of debut winner Without Peer after the youngster overcame his inexperience to outclass his Rosehill rivals. Despite racing greenly in the straight, the Ciaron …

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are hoping gear adjustments can help unlock the potential of French import Shamarkand in Saturday’s Deane Lester Flemington Cup 1849 (2800m). Blinkers and a tongue …

Trainer Peter Snowden is hopeful his strong finish to the season continues as several of his promising young horses prepare to step out in coming weeks. Among those already making …

Joe Pride is expecting firmer ground at Rosehill to play a key role in shaping the result of Saturday’s Winter Challenge (1500m), with the track conditions likely to benefit Accredited …

Joe Azzopardi is full of optimism as he teams up once again with Snow God, a lightly raced three-year-old he believes has genuine upside. The Playing God gelding made a …

Dan Clarken is eyeing another significant juvenile win as Bootlegger lines up for Saturday’s Group 3 SA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Morphettville. Clarken, a Group 1 Blue Diamond-winning trainer, …

French import Don Diego De Vega broke through for his first win in Australia with a commanding performance in a chaotic edition of the Grafton Cup (2350m) on Thursday. Drama …

Trainer Gavin Bedggood is keen to learn more about promising colt Yamashita’s Gold when he lines up in Saturday’s VRC Member Sarah Hart Trophy (1000m) at Flemington. The Wootton Bassett …

After more than 50 years in the game, Stephen Miller knows racing’s thin line between triumph and torment—but even he’s feeling the strain after a string of near‑misses in stakes …