Springtime in Melbourne the talk is centred around the Caulfield Cup, Melbourne Cup, the Cox Plate and what may be heading out from Europe. With Cups weights to be announced next week, that talk of …

James Cummings wasted no time scratching Spacewalk from the Run To The Rose when he saw the strength of the field, but he didn’t hesitate to keep emerging filly In Secret in the …

A longer than expected winter has taken its toll on Flying Mascot although trainer Tom Dabernig is not complaining – too much. Flying Mascot heads to the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes …

With stable star Rothfire in Melbourne and Tattersall’s Tiara winner Startantes in Sydney, Queensland trainer Rob Heathcote is preparing to rack up his frequent flyer points this spring. A week …

A desire to have first-up winner Matcha Latte peaking for the Spring Champion Stakes in October has shaped preparations for his more immediate assignment. The three-year-old put himself in contention …

Since beginning her campaign with a buckjumping display, Shades Of Rose has strung together a hat-trick of impressive wins to earn herself a promotion to black-type company. And while excited to …

The so-called Golden Slipper curse isn’t the only hoodoo Fireburn will need to shake off if she is to win her spring return in the Run To The Rose. No filly …

The Makybe Diva Stakes which will be run at Flemington on Saturday has over the years thrown up a surprise winner. Since being afforded Group 1 status in 2013, there …

The Exford Plate may not hold the Group status of some other races on Saturday’s program at Flemington, but it is a race that could shape the programs of several three-year-olds. One of those …

After setting Nerodio for the Black Heart Bart Stakes (1200m) at Belmont, trainer Stephanie Bakranich has designed an alternative program for the seven-year-old. Bakranich is determined to test Nerodio in Ascot feature …