Handy Golden Rose Stakes barrier will help Graff’s chances

Trainer Kris Lees is relieved that Graff has drawn a handy barrier in the 2018 Group 1 $1m De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Graff, above, will get every chance from a good barrier in the 2018 Golden Rose Stakes…

Brave Smash to have final The Everest lead up run in Moir Stakes

The Darren Weir trained Everest slot runner Brave Smash will have his final lead up run in Melbourne in the Group 1 $500,000 Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes (1000m) at The Valley on September 28. Brave Smash, above, will have his next run in…

James Doyle flies in to ride Jungle Cat in 2018 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes

Godolphin’s England based jockey James Doyle will make a flying visit to Melbourne to ride the Charlie Appleby trained Jungle Cat in the Group 1 $500,000 Ladbrokes Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Home Of The…

Avilius to take path towards 2018 Melbourne Cup

Lightly raced in-form stayer Avilius will be looking for a direct path into the 2018 Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 6. Avilius, above. will run in The Bart Cummings at Flemington. Photo by Steve Hart. Trainer…

Seabrook to chase another G1 win in 2018 Golden Rose Stakes

Caulfield trainer Mick Price will send his talented filly Seabrook back to Sydney in search of another Group 1 victory in the $1m De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Seabrook, above in red colours, heads back…

Mr Sneaky is creeping into Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes calculations

Last year’s runner up Mr Sneaky is creeping back into calculations for the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Sir Rupert Clark Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Mr Sneaky, above, is creeping into contentions for the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes…

Forbid Me Not a maiden anymore

Forbid Me Not returned to racing in fine style with an all the way victory at Swan Hill on Friday. In her first campaign as a 3yo she never finished further back than 4th & showed promise.She was turned out to the spelling paddock &…

Grunt to take on Winx in 2018 Cox Plate

Caulfield trainer Mick Price has had a change of thinking and will now direct last Saturday’s Group 1 winner Grunt to The Valley to take on Winx in the 2018 Group 1 $5m Ladbrokes c (2040m) on October 27. Makybe Diva Stakes winner,…

Zousain cleared to run in 2018 Golden Rose Stakes field

The Chris Waller trained Zousain has been cleared to run in the 2018 Group 1 $1m De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Lean Mean Machine, above, is one of three Chris Waller trained runners in the 2018 Golden Rose…

Redzel still in contention for The Everest 2018

Sydney’s flying sprinter Redzel remains on track as well as the favourite for the 2018 $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13 despite being scratched from last Saturday’s The Shorts at Randwick. Redzel, above, is…

Blinkers do the trick for Encryption’s win in Danehill Stakes

The addition of blinkers on Encryption resulted in an immediate result with the colt scoring a stunning win in the Group 2 $200,000 Danehill Stakes (1200m) at Flemington today. Encryption, above in royal blue colours, wins the Danehill Stakes…

Melbourne Cup a possibility for 2018 Makybe Diva Stakes winner Grunt

Big track specialist Grunt could return to Flemington for the 2018 Melbourne Cup after making a one acted affair in winning the Group 1 $750,000 PFD Food Services Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) today. Grunt, above, wins the 2018 Makybe Diva Stakes…

Miss Fabulass To Flight Stakes After Tea Rose Stakes Win

Miss Fabulass will progress to the 2018 Flight Stakes at Royal Randwick in a fortnight after she returned to winning form in the 2018 Tea Rose Stakes this afternoon. Miss Fabulass was far too good for her rivals in the Tea Rose Stakes at Royal…

Winx wins 27 straight with 3rd George Main Stakes victory

Australia’s favourite race horse  Winx stretched her winning sequence to twenty-seven with her third straight win in the Group 1 $500,000 Colgate Optic White (George Main) Stakes (1600m) at Randwick today. The Chris Waller trained…

Siege Of Quebec does Epsom Handicap chances no harm with Bill Ritche Handicap win

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trained Siege Of Quebec did his Epsom Handicap chances no harm with a tough win in the Group 3 $160,000 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m) at Randwick today. Siege Of Quebec, above in light blue colours, scores…

Ball Of Muscle beats The Everest hopefuls in 2018 The Shorts

Top fancies for The Everest had to play second fiddle to the in-form Ball Of Muscle who led all of the way to win the 2018 Group 2 $200,000 Bowermans Office Furniture Shorts (1100m) at Randwick today. Ball Of Muscle, aabove in green and gold…

2018 Newcastle Cup Result: Carzoff too strong at the finish

A well timed ride from Kerrin McEvoy saw the French import Carzoff score a convincing win in the Group 3 $200,000 Sharp Electronics Group Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) at Newcastle today. Carzoff, above in black and white colours, wins the Newcastle…

Comin’ Through chasing a hat trick of wins in 2018 Makybe Diva Stakes

Doomben Cup winner Comin’ Through is chasing a hat trick of wins when he takes on the Melbourne weight for age fraternity in the Group 1 $750,000 PFD Food Services  Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Comin’…

Redzel can tighten his grip on The Everest favouritism with win in the Shorts

Back to back wins for Redzel in the Group 2 $200,000 Bowermans Office Furniture Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday will tighten his grip on favouritism for The Everest. Redzel, above, is chasing back to back wins in the Shorts at Randwick.…

The Merchant delivers the goods

It's a surreal scenario when you have an asset whose value can be made or shattered in just over 90 seconds. Wednesday afternoon presented the team with just that as the much touted Merchant of Venice returned to the races.Part owned by Jason…

Winx will be Unforgotten with 27th straight win in 2018 George Main Stakes

Winx will be aiming High again and will be Unforgotten and the Barman will have no Egg on his face as the super star mare looks unbeatable in the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Colgate Optic White (George Main) Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. Winx,…