The backmarking style of Bauhinia requires favourable circumstances in running, a commodity she has seldom received. Co-trainer Lee Curtis looks forward to the mare enjoying improved fortunes through autumn, with …

A typical benchmark showdown at Rosehill last July became a turning point for Dylan Gibbons, who now readies to handle premium galloper Linebacker in the Group One Canterbury Stakes. The …

At Flemington, the Australian Cup Prelude pales in comparison to the preceding highlights of the day, but it offers a chance to identify prospects for upcoming major prizes. Ciaron Maher …

Youngsters step up to a real distance test in the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes for the first time. Last month’s running of Victoria’s elite juvenile race, the Blue Diamond Stakes, …

Jack Bruce is optimistic about Sir Maurice’s chances at Ipswich Friday, boosted by a favorable weight claim and the gelding’s readiness to break through. At start number five this term, …

Hidrix, dethroned as Golden Slipper elect, dons blinkers and welcomes star jockey James McDonald for the Randwick Todman Stakes. Previously aboard Confederation for the Canonbury Stakes (1100m) Hidrix captured and …

In terms of team size, Richard Litt sits among the smaller operators, but he excels at recognising elite prospects. The Warwick Farm trainer, who prepared dual Group 1 hero Castelvecchio …

Premier conditioner Chris Waller is fully supportive of the All-Star Mile following its rise to Group 1. Inaugurated in 2019, the All-Star Mile cycled through Melbourne’s metro tracks, akin to …

Mark Zahra remains unfazed by the weight given to Tentyris, believing the colt can still snag the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Tentyris faces equalling Ajax’s legendary 1938 weight haul to …

The trainer Michael Freedman is confident Ninja’s aptitude for racing on the speed will prove pivotal to his hopes in the Group One Randwick Guineas. His two strongest competitors, Autumn …