Luke Fernie has full confidence in Ripper Farooq’s chances heading into the Raconteur Stakes (1400m) at Bunbury, dismissing any suggestion the gelding is just there to fill the numbers. Although …

Derivative was once a leading candidate for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, but a lacklustre first-up performance altered the course for his connections. Now, following a spell and encouraging trials, …

In a major blow to the Stradbroke Handicap field, Gary Portelli’s star mare Kimochi has been withdrawn on the eve of the $3 million Group 1 at Eagle Farm. Kimochi …

Rod Lyons might not have ownership in The Inflictor or Call Da Vinci, but he’ll be cheering them on in this weekend’s Group 1 races at Eagle Farm, given both …

Wind And The Lion faces a testing challenge from a wide draw and 59kg top weight, but rider Jarrad Noske is backing the gelding’s quality to shine in the Listed …

Sandown is set to host an intriguing clash between two promising new additions to Lindsay Park, but co-trainers Ben, Will, and JD Hayes are wary of the barrier draws heading …

Matthew Smith expects Icebreaker to keep progressing this campaign, even if he doesn’t strike first-up in the Racing And Sports Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill. The four-year-old notched three consecutive victories …

Peter Snowden is starting to think he’s finally worked out what makes Touristic tick after the gelding’s win in the Lord Mayors Cup. Touristic, now six years old, launched this …

Yellow Brick finally gets his shot at Group 1 glory in the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), a year after heartbreak kept him out of the race. Trained by father-daughter duo Tony …

Chris Waller is plotting another J J Atkins raid with Hidden Achievement, a colt who’s on a path reminiscent of his previous stars The Autumn Sun and Press Statement. Each …