Unspoken warming towards another win

Import Unspoken hasn’t quite reached the heights he once promised, but he has been showing signs he is close to ending a two-year hiatus from the winner’s list. Unbeaten in four starts during the spring of 2023, highlighted by his $2 million Five Diamonds victory, his...

Yorkshire good to go, but caution still advised

Yorkshire’s return to the races didn’t go according to plan, and his trainers are fully prepared for that to make him vulnerable when he steps out next in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill. The five-year-old was found to be suffering from cardiac arrhythmia after...

Here To Shock gearing up for Supernova

The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and J D Hayes have their eyes on a second win in a Victorian slot race with one of their stable favourites Here To Shock. But first, Here To Shock heads to the Listed Testa Rossa Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday which the...

British racing dodges betting tax increase

British racing has avoided a feared betting tax increase after UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled major gambling tax reforms that will impose hundreds of millions of pounds in extra costs on online wagering companies — but leave horseracing bets untouched. Reeves...

Baby out for The Great return

Consistent performer The Great Baby is set to make his racetrack return in a sprint contest at Morphettville Parks. A four-time winner from 25 starts with a further 10 placings, The Great Baby lines up in the Winning Presentations Handicap (1000m) on Saturday. The...