Michael Freedman has trained some elite performers, yet he says none has stirred him quite like Flight Stakes star Apocalyptic. The outstanding three-year-old sealed her status as Sydney’s benchmark filly …

Mark Zahra isn’t often keen to hop on early-season two-year-olds, but the Lindsay Park team is the exception to his rule. Linking with Ben, Will and J D Hayes, Zahra …

Before the European wave of stayers arrived to target Australia’s big handicaps, punters were on alert for the New Zealanders—who often proved the key threats. Saturday’s The Bart Cummings (2500m) …

Chris Waller says Metropolitan favourite Soul Of Spain has surprised even the stable this preparation, noting the import has returned to work looking like “a different horse”. A stayer proven …

A Group Two placing is seldom a source of frustration, yet Tupakara’s camp left the Tea Rose Stakes thinking there was more on the table. Sent out a clear favourite …

Queensland father–daughter duo Tony and Maddysen Sears are hoping to light up a massive weekend for the Sunshine State, sending Yellow Brick into the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at …

While Deakin’s early prep results might read a little plain, trainer Phillip Stokes is satisfied the stayer is building perfectly toward his spring assignments. The next checkpoint arrives in Saturday’s …

Ciaron Maher is set to strengthen his tilt at the Melbourne Cup, aiming to snare a ballot exemption with one of four runners at Flemington. Saturday’s Bart Cummings (2500m) is …

Talented New Zealand rider Alysha Collett is hoping to break through for her first Australian Group 1 when she partners two lightweight chances on Epsom Handicap day at Randwick. Collett …

Half Yours will line up in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington, a race that was not originally part of his spring plan but now serves as the …