Experienced trainer Darryn Pateman can’t exactly repeat his Moora Cup heroics from 12-months ago, but he’ll be doing his bit to go next best. Darryn Pateman celebrated a rare and unique …

Group 1 winner Captivant will bypass a lesser assignment in Sydney and head to Melbourne for the Caulfield Guineas. Connections accepted for races in two states and were weighing up …

Peter and Paul Snowden have an outstanding record in the Roman Consul Stakes and thanks to a kind barrier draw, King Of Sparta will be given the chance to enhance …

Having teased connections as a contender in Group races, trainer Mike Moroney has elected to come back a peg with Buffalo River. A US-bred gelding that did his early racing in …

The Matthew Brown-trained Prix De Turn will break new ground if successful in the Caulfield Guineas. Outsiders are not uncommon, think Mighty Boss ($101) and Abaridy ($251), while Prix De Turn …

The Spring Champion Stakes is shaping as a pivotal race for beautifully bred colt Benaud, who trainer John O’Shea regards as a superior talent to stablemate Lion’s Roar at the same …

Emma-Lee and David Browne may not be among the biggest names in New Zealand racing, but they certainly punch above their weight. With their ‘once in a lifetime horse’ they are hoping to pick up …

Annabel Neasham is still weighing up her options for dual Group 1 winner Mo’Unga but a Cox Plate start remains firmly in the mix. Mo’unga is enjoying a week in …

Winning the MRC Foundation Cup took the pressure off Grahame Begg with his planning for Nonconformist towards the Caulfield Cup. Instead of “having to win” the Group 2 Herbert Power …

Caulfield Cup favourite Incentivise also remains in contention for the Cox Plate after third declarations for both races were taken on Tuesday. The number that remains in contention for the …