Magic Millions target for It’s A Knockout

A summer campaign in Queensland is on the agenda for progressive mare It’s A Knockout after she led throughout to post a smart win in the Merrylands RSL Club Handicap (1500m). Trainer by Ciaron Maher, the four-year-old was a late comer to the racetrack, making her...

Payne gelding out-Foxes rivals

The stars finally aligned for Fox Fighter as the gelding relished a solid pace and firm track to storm to a last-stride victory in Saturday’s Mounties Group Handicap (1200m). Sneaking under the guard of most punters, the six-year-old was sent out at $41 with...

James Mcdonald secures Front Page in The Kosciuszko

James Mcdonald is the new jockey for Kosciuszko favourite Front Page with confirmation the horse’s regular rider Tyler Schiller will be in Melbourne to ride Fawkner Park in the Caulfield Cup. Trainer Matthew Dale confirmed he had booked Sydney’s leading hoop for the...

Three on the bounce for Recommendation

The Ciaron Maher-trained Recommendation completed a Stakes race treble for the campaign at Caulfield with his victory in the Group 3 Vale Black Caviar (1100m). Recommendation took out the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) followed by the Group 3 Sir John Monash...

Hat-trick for Rise At Dawn

Rise At Dawn has continued his rise through the ranks with a brave win in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m). The Ben, Will and J D Hayes-trained four-year-old registered the seventh win of his 12-start career and his third in succession on Saturday. Rise At Dawn...