Vandyke playing it safe with Philia

Trainer David Vandyke says he made the sensible decision when opting to take the lightly raced mare Philia out of the $2 million Group 1 All-Star Mile to instead tackle the $200,000 Group 3 Matron Stakes on the same card at Flemington on Saturday. Both races are over...

Thompson chasing upset in $4m The NZB Kiwi

Jockey Ben Thompson once again travels to New Zealand this weekend where he will have a full book of rides on Champions Day at Ellerslie on Saturday, a set of rides which includes going up against New Zealand’s star performer in the big one, the NZ $4 million NZB...

Change of luck overdue for Bauhinia

Being a natural backmarker means relying on luck in the run, and Bauhinia hasn’t always had a lot of it. Co-trainer Lee Curtis is hoping the mare’s fortunes can finally take a turn for the better this autumn, starting in Saturday’s Wenona Girl Quality (1200m) at...