The margin wasn’t great and he will be confronted by more ominous rivals at Flemington in a fortnight, but Cascadian kept his Australian Cup hopes on track with victory in Saturday’s …

Running a horse first-up on a heavy track is rarely ideal but Ellsberg ensured there were no anxious moments for his connections, leading throughout for an impressive return at Randwick. The …

Jockey Ben Melham has wasted no time getting back on the winner’s list after a hefty stint on the sidelines through suspension. Melham was the last of the jockeys to return …

Underrated filly Fireburn has flown under the radar for much of the autumn but she has put herself firmly in the frame for the Golden Slipper with an emphatic victory at …

Castlereagh Kid continues to repay the faith shown by Gai Waterhouse and John Singleton with the front-running three-year-old bringing up a winning hat-trick in the $300,000 Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at …

In-form trainer Tom Dabernig has put forward a case for Flying Mascot to be given a ‘wildcard’ into the All-Star Mile after her all-the-way win at Flemington. Flying Mascot was among nominations …

He was renowned as the jockey to back in the last race in Perth, but William Pike has proven he is just as capable of getting punters off to the …

Much travelled three-year-old Finance Tycoon has found winning form again with an all-the-way victory at Caulfield. Having his third start for the Danny O’Brien stable having started his career with Lindsay Park, …

The one-time second favourite for Melbourne’s premier two-year-old race has been scratched after failing a veterinary inspection. Lofty Strike was withdrawn from the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at …

Attempting to fill a rare gap in a spectacular Hong Kong riding resume, Zac Purton will be entrusted with the task of managing California Spangle’s natural speed to meet the …