If she did return and win, Via Sistina would be the oldest Cox Plate winner since nine-year-old Fields Of Omagh in 2006. Super Impose won in 1992 as an eight-year-old. Cox confirmed that connections ...

The racing colours of renowned owner/breeder Jonathan Munz’s Pinecliff Racing could be seen at Royal Ascot next year with mares Right To Party and the highly-promising Isthmus set to target the Royal ...

A trip to Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Vase on December 8 looks likely for 2023 Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight, following his return outing in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington on ...

It took a bit of daring a couple of years ago for the Victoria Racing Club to re-brand the final meeting of the Flemington Melbourne Cup carnival as Champions Day. The theme falls a little flat if the ...

There are racecourse decisions that are made, and soon after, are deeply regretted. But Tony Ottobre was fully at ease with his momentous move to retire Pride Of Jenni as he calmly walked out of ...

Champion jockey James McDonald has again dominated the Melbourne Cup Carnival, with his quartet of winners on the final day on Saturday taking his tally for the week to 11, which broke his own record ...

Mr Brightside and Craig Williams hit the front in the Champions Mile. (Image: Racing Photos) Craig Williams (Mr Brightside) On his combination with Mr Brightside: “I’m really fortunate. Ever since he ...

Smokin' Romans turned back the clock with another rare win at Flemington on Saturday, taking out the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2800m), his first victory since the G1 Turnbull Stakes in 2022.

A dream spring for Savaglee, his trainer Pam Gerard and jockey Sam Spratt culminated in something very special in the Group1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 52nd New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton ...

Harry Coffey (Duke De Sessa): “He wasn’t the same today, but maybe the track was a bit fast for him. Obviously likes when it is a bit softer, but maybe today the surface (and) after a peak performance ...

The eighth Group 1 honour for the son of Bullbars was a very special win for the stable, which never lost faith despite Mr Brightside’s recent defeats. “He’s never run a bad race for us. He’s an ...

Iron mare Bella Nipotina is set to enjoy a well-earned break following her third placing in Saturday’s Group 1 Champions Sprint at Flemington. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare is likely to return to the ...