Vorster’s optimism despite year-long sideline battle

It’s been a challenging journey for jockey Barend Vorster, who marks a year since his last ride at Morphettville’s meeting. Battling concussion and neck issues, Vorster reflects on what feels like an eternity since he last graced the saddle. “It feels like a...

The Map aiming for Melbourne Cup glory

Oopy MacGillivray and Dan Clarken’s The Map soared to victory in the JRA Plate at Morphettville, igniting dreams of Melbourne Cup glory after a missed opportunity last year. The mare’s upcoming races include the Lord Reims Stakes and Adelaide Cup, with hopes of...

Stewart’s Karrakatta Plate stocks soar

If Karrakatta Plate conversations are starting to be had, it would come as no surprise if a lot of the talk is centered around trainer Russell Stewart’s top two-year-olds. The Karrakatta Plate is just two months away, but in the space of seven days, Russell...

Exciting filly heads odds in The Vanity at Flemington

Mollynickers is the Ladbrokes.com.au all in favourite for The Vanity (1400m) this Saturday at Flemington in what looks an open race for the three year old fillies. This girl hasn’t raced since the Flight Stakes when one of the runs of the race in defeat and looks...

G1 winner heads early odds in the CS Hayes Stakes

King Colorado is the Ladbrokes.com.au all in favourite for the CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) this Saturday at Flemington. In what is the key lead up towards the Australian Guineas, it is the JJ Atkins winner who holds the call after a slashing return in the Manfred. He is a...

Odds suggest Triscay Stakes field to be wide open

Ruthless Dame is the Ladbrokes.com.au all in favourite for the Triscay Stakes (1200m) this Saturday at Randwick. The Ciaron Maher trained mare resumes and has looked extremely sharp in trial work to prepare for her return to the track. Market says she is the one to...

Star mare opens at short odds in the Apollo Stakes

Fangirl dominates the Ladbrokes.com.au all in market for the Apollo Stakes (1400m) this Saturday at Randwick. Trainer Chris Waller seemingly will have a strong hand in the race, with the headlined act clearly being this multiple Group l winning mare, who sits as a...

Exciting sprinter short odds in the Expressway Stakes

Buenos Noches is the Ladbrokes.com.au all in favourite for the Expressway Stakes (1200m) this Saturday at Randwick. The Matty Smith trained galloper was potentially resuming in the Lightning at Flemington but instead resumes over 1200m here. Market says he is the one...