Persan set to strike winning form in Zipping Classic

Co-trainer David Eustace says Persan has been lacking the X-factor in his bid to get back into winning form. It has been 18 months since Persan last crossed the line in first position but gets another chance on Saturday when he lines up in the Group 2 Zipping Classic...

Dragonstone to fire on quick back-up in Starlight Stakes

Consistent gelding Dragonstone will back-up in the Listed Starlight Stakes at Rosehill as trainer Mark Newnham looks to replicate a proven formula. The four-year-old flashed home from near-last for an eye-catching third to Athelric in The Warra (1000m) at Kembla...

Rothfire ready to burn Winterbottom Stakes rivals

It was all thumbs up for Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote as he got the barrier draw he wanted for Rothfire in Saturday’s G1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. Rothfire drew a perfect three in Tuesday night’s barrier draw and Heathcote believes it will give champion...