Tom Marquand returns to Australia

He’s back! Top British jockey Tom Marquand will ride in Australia for the next ten weeks, kicking off at Randwick on Saturday. It is a safe bet that Marquand will once again make his presence felt during his time here as he has done many times before … having...

Zahra tests Blue Diamond hopeful at Sandown

Mark Zahra has had his first sit aboard Charm Stone ahead of the filly’s return at Sandown. Entered for the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) on Saturday, Charm Stone is likely to be saved for the Group 2 fillies division of the Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) at Sandown...

Onwards and upwards for jockey Blaike McDougall

It hasn’t been the easiest of paths for Blaike McDougall, but the fact that the rider overcame a major hiccup in his career and continues to put his best foot forward stands to his credit. McDougall won the New South Wales State Jockey’s Premiership in the 2020/21...

Hitotsu retired after another leg issue

The search is on to find a stud farm to stand triple Group 1 winner Hitotsu after the curtain was officially drawn on the four-year-old’s racing career on Tuesday. The son of Maurice, who has not started since winning the ATC Derby at Randwick in April last year,...