Scarborough fork in the road for Esha
Shane Nichols' talented filly Esha will drop back to her own age and sex at Moonee Valley on Friday and a win could see the Mornington trainer raise the bar again with the lightly raced three-year-old.
Trial and trepidation - Ka Ying Rising’s Everest dress rehearsal pivotal for Hayes
Once David Hayes lands in Sydney, the Hong Kong-based trainer intends to stay for the duration of Ka Ying Rising’s Everest preparation to ensure it all runs smoothly.
Caulfield Guineas winner’s home in welfare spotlight
Weona Park Stud, the Tasmanian property from where the breeding career of 2023 Caulfield Guineas winner Griff was set to be launched, is facing multi-agency scrutiny over equine welfare issues.
Stallion fee more than triples thanks to Half Yours
The emergence of Half Yours as a leading Caulfield Cup hope has seen the service fee of his sire St Jean for 2025 spike to $11,000 (inc GST).
Frustrated Symons awaiting more Macedon Lodge tests
Racehorses affected by an unknown illness at Victoria's Macedon Lodge will be tested again next week in an attempt to diagnose the sickness impacting a small number of John Symons-trained runners.
Follow the money: Why greyhound advocates want Kiwi and Tassie punters banned from betting on the dogs
As a campaign to preserve greyhound racing ramps up, advocates are calling for the Australian industry to effectively blacklist punters from jurisdictions that ban the sport.
Skybird set to fly flag for Inglis in Everest
The ninth slot in The Everest has been filled, with Inglis picking Victorian sprinter Skybird to represent the auction house in 2025.