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James McDonald delights Tony Cruz with Chevalier Cup masterclass

Tony Cruz has lauded James McDonald’s precision ride to snare the Class 1 Chevalier Cup Handicap (1600m) on The Golden Scenery.
Joliestar

Joliestar claims Group 1 Thousand Guineas

Chris Waller and James McDonald have combined with Joliestar to take out the feature Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon.
Atishu

Atishu blows away her rivals in Group 1 Champions Stakes

Chris Waller and James McDonald have combined with Atishu to claim the feature Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
Zardozi

Zardozi claims Group 1 VRC Oaks

Godolphin's Zardozi ($2.80) made a mess of her rivals in the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) on Thursday afternoon at Flemington Racecourse.
Pearl Of Alsace

Pearl Of Alsace chasing Flemington success

Flemington has been a happy hunting ground for the Vela family and they are hoping that continues on Saturday when their Group One performer Pearl...
Willie Mullins Vauban has drifted in Melbourne Cup betting

Favourite Vauban draws perfect barrier for Melbourne Cup

The $8 million Melbourne Cup for 2023 will be run and won on Tuesday, November 7, where 24 runners will compete in the 3200m classic...
Riff Rocket

Riff Rocket claims VRC Derby in grandstand finish

Chris Waller and James McDonald have combined with Riff Rocket to claim the feature Group 1 Derby at Flemington on Saturday afternoon.
Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior noses out Mr Brightside to claim 2023 Cox Plate

Danny Shum and James McDonald have combined with Romantic Warrior to take out the feature Group 1 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
Cleveland

Cleveland flies home to claim Group 2 Moonee Valley Cup

Kris Lees and James McDonald have combined with Cleveland to take out the feature Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup at Moonee Valley.
Fangirl

Fangirl claims Group 1 King Charles III Stakes

The inaugural running of the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) has been taken out by Fangirl ($5) for Chris Waller & James McDonald
I Am Me

I Am Me bounces back to win Group 3 Sydney Stakes

James McDonald and team Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have combined with I Am Me proving too strong in the Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m)...

Danny Shum expects Romantic Warrior improvement for Cox Plate

Danny Shum is confident Romantic Warrior on the right track for his Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) tilt following his fourth-placed finish in the Turnbull...

All systems go for Romantic Warrior in Turnbull Stakes

Danny Shum is hopeful Romantic Warrior can cast aside 15 quality rivals when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington.

Romantic Warrior has to overcome history in Turnbull Stakes

Romantic Warrior will have to defy a worrying trend for Hong Kong-trained runners racing in Australia if he is to deliver victory in Saturday’s Turnbull...

Hawaii Five Oh gains Everest start

Hawaii Five Oh secured a spot in The Everest, clinching a place in the $20 million race after his runner-up effort in the Group 2...

Giga Kick ruled out of The Everest

Reigning Everest champion Giga Kick has been sensationally ruled out of the $20million Everest (1200m) having picked up an injury.

Punt Drunk: LeBron James returns at Moonee Valley

The Spring Racing Carnival is well and truly underway and the best horses are either back or not far away from a raceday return. The...
In Secret set for another Everest shot

James McDonald ruled out for a month due to injury

Prominent jockey James McDonald, a seven-time Sydney premiership winner, is facing an unexpected setback in his racing career.

Nature Strip retired

The all-conquering Nature Strip has been retired following his defeat in Saturday's Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Randwick.

Nature Strip set to return in Group 3 Concorde Stakes

Nine-year-old Nature Strip is set to make his return to the track this Saturday, kicking off another exciting spring campaign.

Four in a row as Marquess rules supreme at Rosehill

Five-year-old gelding Marquess has made it four wins in succession for trainer James Cummings after narrowly prevailing at Rosehill.
Fangirl

Fangirl earns much-deserved Group 1 victory in Winx Stakes

Fangirl has finally chalked up her second career Group 1 victory on Saturday with a barnstorming performance in the Winx Stakes.

Moore, McDonald rate Wellington highly in Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

Ryan Moore and James McDonald both believe Wellington is the measuring stick in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) at Royal Ascot.

International stars set for battle in Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes

Royal Ascot gets off to a sizzling start with fierce competition for the three prestigious Group 1 contests that launch the eagerly anticipated meeting.
Rediener

McDonald lifts Rediener to strong Gunsynd Classic victory

James McDonald and Chris Waller have combined with Rediener to claim the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm on Stradbroke Handicap Day.