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Saturday Preview: Hayes stable holds a triple threat in Aurie's Star Handicap

The G3 Aurie's Star Handicap headlines the first day of racing for the new season, with the Hayes stable launching a three-pronged attack down the straight at Flemington. Strong spring prospects, emerging mares, Melbourne Cup aspirations and Winter Cup dreams also feature across a solid day's racing.
Saturday 1st August
Trial Report: Oh Diamond Lil too sharp as Sir Delius returns boldly

Oh Diamond Lil stamped herself the standout winner of the morning's three Group heats at Randwick, while Sir Delius returned in eye-catching fashion. Gangsta Granny and Ninja both looked sharp while two Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained juveniles, Chanterelle and Blessed Eagle, also emerged as horses to follow.

August 1st 2026

International News: Diamond Necklace now six-from-six after Nassau romp

Diamond Necklace stamped herself among Europe's elite fillies with a dominant G1 Nassau Stakes victory on the third day of the Glorious Goodwood Carnival, while Enceladus enhanced his St Leger credentials and Man's Best Friend announced himself as a rising juvenile talent.

August 1st 2026

The discipline carrying Shinn back to the track

The 2024/25 Victorian jockeys' premiership winner Blake Shinn will return to race-riding on Saturday after nine months on the sidelines. As he prepares to reunite with old friend War Machine in the G3 Aurie's Star Stakes, he reflects on how turning rehabilitation into his job got him back on track faster.

July 31st 2026

The punter's pocket: Taking less is the only way to improve revenue

On Sunday, professional punter Kingsley Bartholomew broke down how the racing industry is losing the recreational punter, and thus damaging the wagering revenue on which it currently relies. We examine how and whether it is actually feasible to fix that.

July 31st 2026

The season in numbers: Who dominated Australia's black type?

The final stakes race of the Australian and New Zealand season has been run, leaving a complete picture of who delivered on the biggest stage. From Autumn Glow's remarkable campaign to the stallions who dominated the Group 1s, juvenile races and broodmare sire ranks, the numbers tell the story of 2025/26.

July 31st 2026

International: Bow Echo makes the Sussex his own

Bow Echo remains unbeaten with a tough victory in the G1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. He had to work for it, in a messy race and was pushed to the line by Gstaad. The Group 3 juvenile event went to Pershaada who will be set for the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes next.

July 31st 2026

Wednesday Racing: Bivouac's half-sister Sequinned delivers in style

Sequinned headlined the final metropolitan meetings of the current racing season after the well-bred half-sister to Bivouac returned with an impressive first-up victory. Crown Of Fire, Miss Lola and Exceed The Sale also produced eye-catching wins across the country.

July 30th 2026

Stokes Racing becomes father-and-son team as Tommy takes out licence

Starting on Saturday, Phillip Stokes will be joined by his son Tommy on the trainer's ticket. The well-travelled former soccer star has done the hard yards at home and overseas, and is ready to take the stable to the next level this spring.

July 30th 2026

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