Stable warrior still in Prime condition

He isn’t the best horse in Bjorn Baker’s stable, but veteran sprinter Prime Candidate has a case for being one of the most enduring. In his sixth season of racing, the eight-year-old has won eight of his 35 starts and managed another 10 minor placings and he continues...

Daisies set to bloom at Flemington

The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable will play jugglers as they race staying mare Daisies into fitness while also keeping her fresh for a Group 1 target. Daisies makes her spring return in the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday which is...

Melbourne Cup trial for Teewaters at Flemington

Trainer Archie Alexander expects a truly run race at Flemington will suit his stayer Teewaters. Archie Alexander will know more after Teewaters runs at Flemington whether the Melbourne Cup is a dream or could become a reality. While The Sally Chirnside (2500m) on...

Godolphin chase Makybe Diva Stakes win with Cascadian

Godolphin and James Cummings will be hoping to add another Group 1 trophy to the vast number in the cabinet when Cascadian lines up at Flemington. Cascadian faces seven opponents in the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, a race Godolphin and Cummings is yet to...

Gerald Ryan upbeat ahead of Brosnan’s return

Brosnan is already a Group 1 placegetter and co-trainer Gerald Ryan has reason to believe the colt can continue to build on that record this spring. Third behind Sheeza Belter in the JJ Atkins Stakes, the three-year-old will resume in the Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m)...