Richards pleased with the performance of Australian team
A quiet weekend on the domestic front for trainer Jamie Richards provided him with the opportunity to focus on the Australian-based members of his Matamata...
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Elephant marches to Sandown Stakes win
Kiwi galloper Elephant has rebounded from his sole career defeat with an impressive win in Saturday’s Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m). The Emma-Lee and David...
Joao Moreira believes Sky Darci is primed for strong return
Joao Moreira has unshakeable faith in Sky Darci’s ability to cope with various contingencies as the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner resumes in the...
Baker pleased with Underwood hope
Quality stayer The Chosen One takes the next step in his build-up towards the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, when he tackles the Group 1 Underwood...
O’Brien unleashes Oaks prospect
The staying prowess of three-year-old filly Kapalua Sunset was on full display when she streeted her rivals at Kyneton on Tuesday over 1875m. Prepared by...
Underwood back-up likely for Probabeel
Star Kiwi mare Probabeel is set to back-up in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Sandown on Saturday after lugging around 57kg to run...
Atishu books Epsom berth
Former New Zealander Atishu will attempt to follow the path blazed by Probabeel last year and claim the Bill Ritchie-Epsom Handicap double after taking out...
Oaks path possible for promising filly
Jakkalberry is developing a knack for leaving quality three-year-olds. The ill-fated Novara Park stallion enjoyed Classic success last season through the deeds of three-time Derby...
Newcastle Gold Cup tilt for No Compromise
Former Kiwi galloper No Compromise will have his second tilt at Group Three level when he contests the Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) on Friday. The...
Boss excited about Ayrton ride
Veteran jockey Glenn Boss has featured prominently in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) over the years, and he is hoping New Zealand-bred gelding Ayrton...
Makybe Diva homecoming for Tofane
Tofane will make a welcome return to her home track of Flemington on Saturday when she contests the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). The...
Group One return for Johnny Get Angry
Kiwi-bred Johnny Get Angry will have his first Group One hit-out since winning the Victoria Derby (2500m) last year when he lines-up in the Makybe...
Derby campaign commences for Tutukaka
Don’t expect Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) candidate Tutukaka to win his seasonal debut at Flemington on Saturday, but he should be making solid ground...
Feehan first-up for The Chosen One
Quality stayer The Chosen One will kick off his Cups campaign when he contests the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday....
Lion ready to Roar at Randwick
Local trainer John O’Shea is looking forward to last season’s Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) winner Lion’s Roar resuming at Randwick on Saturday. The son...
Rupert Clarke awaits Probabeel
Classy Kiwi mare Probabeel remained unbeaten at Caulfield when claiming Saturday’s Group 3 W.W. Cockram Stakes (1200m) and will seek a second Group One success...
Signora Nera returns in electric fashion
Four-year-old mare Signora Nera could be in for a big spring judging by her runaway victory when resuming in the Peltzer Special Achievement Handicap (1500m)...
Kiwi jumper in his element ahead of Grand National
New Zealand-bred jumper Social Element is flying heading into the Australian Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. The eight-year-old son of Savabeel has...
Kiwi mare not to be sneezed at
Kiwi import Atishu gave Australian racing fans a glimpse of her quality when storming home to win Saturday’s Darwin Turf Club Trophy (1400m) at Randwick...
Proisir gelding too good at Sandown
Former Kiwi Nikau Spur picked up his fourth career victory when successful at Sandown on Wednesday over 1500m in the hands of jockey John Allen....
Sheraco likely for Bonham
Former New Zealand mare Bonham could kick-off the Australian leg of her racing career in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill next month....
Bifrost wins Australian debut
An Australian campaign is already paying dividends for Cambridge trainers David and Emma-Lee Browne. Elephant made an immediate impact winning at Caulfield on Saturday, three...
Elephant makes hefty impact at Caulfield
Cambridge raider Elephant made his presence felt at Caulfield on Saturday when making an impressive start to his Australian spring campaign as he cruised to...
Wilde daring to dream with Tralee Rose
Symon Wilde is daring to dream with Tralee Rose this spring. The Warrnambool trainer has nominated the daughter of Tavistock for both the Group 1...
Verry Elleegant pleases with pipe-opener
Verry Elleegant made a pleasing start to her spring preparation when finishing fourth in her 900m trial at Randwick on Tuesday. Her owners from both...