Waller confirms Royal plans for sprinters
Chris Waller'-trained star sprinters Yes Yes Yes and Nature Strip will clash first-up in the Lightning Stakes ahead of Royal Ascot campaigns.
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2YO hitting right notes ahead of Karaka Million
Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley believes undefeated filly Play That Song is hitting all the right notes heading into Saturday’s $1 million Karaka Million 2YO (1200m)...
Nature Strip cruises to trial victory
Star sprinter Nature Strip has shown his readiness for a race return with a comfortable barrier trial win at Warwick Farm.
James McDonald to ride Conqueror in NZ
Sydney-based James McDonald has been booked to ride Conqueror in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic at Ellerslie.
Outback Barbie back to her best in Magic Millions QTIS
Outback Barbie finally gained her moment to shine when she won the Magic Millions QTIS Open, completing a successful day for trainer Tony Gollan
Madam Rouge claims Magic Millions Snippets
Chris Waller's judgment proved spot on when Madam Rouge scored a narrow win in the Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast.
Richardson starts 2020 on right note
A winning double at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day provided the ideal start to 2020 for Matamata trainer Graham Richardson. Paisley Park defied a 60-kilogram...
Starting blunder blights Ellerslie staying feature
Platinum Invador’s victory in the Group 3 SKYCITY City of Auckland Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie on Wednesday was a bittersweet result for trainer Lisa Latta....
Wexford 3YO leaps into Derby contention
Talented three-year-old Dragon Leap stamped his Derby credentials with his winning effort in the Group 2 Jamieson Park Auckland Guineas (1600m) at Ellerslie on Wednesday....
McDonald magic in Stayers Final
The outstanding ability and magical touch of champion rider James McDonald was to the fore once again during the Ellerslie Christmas Carnival as he guided...
Unbeaten filly plays winning tune at Ellerslie
Exciting juvenile Play That Song maintained her unbeaten record when she downed hot favourite Not An Option to win the first of the feature races...
McDonald keen on Winter Bride’s chances
Fresh from a treble on Boxing Day, champion Sydney-based jockey James McDonald is eager to return to Ellerslie on New Year’s Day with further black...
McDonald True Enough in Zabeel Classic
What a difference a year makes. Expat New Zealand jockey James McDonald rode True Enough to victory in the Thames Cup (1600m) in January and...
Classy filly sheds maiden status in style
The tag of New Zealand’s best maiden was emphatically stripped from the shoulders of exciting three-year-old Jennifer Eccles when she stormed past her female age...
Pike looking to maintain unblemished record
Smart sprinting mare Only In Jakarta will step out for the first time for new trainer Tony Pike when she contests the Headquarters Viaduct/The Lonely...
James McDonald set for Hall of Fame history
Just 12 years after riding his first winner, James McDonald is about to become the youngest person to be inducted to the New Zealand Racing...
Asharani finishes best in roughhouse race
Trainer Kris Lees will raise the bar for Randwick winner Asharani who will be aimed toward the autumn and winter carnivals.
Busier Christmas-New Year than McDonald planned
Champion jockey James McDonald will be on a working holiday when he takes a break from his busy Sydney schedule to return home to Cambridge...
McDonald shows faith in Nursery prospect
Trainer John Sargent is hoping the faith jockey James McDonald has shown in juvenile Encountabull proves well placed when they team up at Randwick.
Karis Teetan wins Hong Kong jockey challenge
Karis Teetan has beaten the world's best riders in the International Jockeys Championship in Hong Kong with premier Sydney rider James McDonald unplaced
Waller’s Wolf takes out inaugural $1m Gong
Warhorse Mister Sea Wolf has surged to a historic victory in the $1 million Gong, capping a lucratrive spring carnival for premier Sydney trainer Chris...
McDonald to ride in HK Jockey Challenge
Three-time premier Sydney jockey James McDonald will represent Australia in the International Jockeys Challenge in Hong Kong.
Godolphin clean up in Newcastle features
The first edition of the $1 million The Hunter has been won by Godolphin's Savatiano, courtesy of a front-running ride by James McDonald.
Stewards probe jockey, trainer incident
Retiring jockey Stephen Baster and trainer Glenn Thornton have been hauled before stewards over an alleged incident at Flemington.
Nature Strip stars in Group 1 Sprint Classic
Nature Strip has made a one-act affair of the Group One Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington, winning the 1200m weight-for-age race by 3-1/4 lengths.