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Former Richmond champion Dustin Martin embraces trainer Clinton McDonald after the Blue Diamond Stakes.

Dusty’s delight: Horse with superstar connections steals the Blue Diamond show

A horse with a superstar’s name, ridden by the husband of a champion jockey, and owned by the mate of one of the greatest AFL players in history stole the spotlight in the $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes.

  • Danny Russell

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Owner Jonathan Munz (right) on November 1, with John Kanga.

How a nondescript picture told the real story of Australian racing in 2025

The power of this image, taken in the mounting yard on VRC Derby Day, is all about the power-wielding people in its frame.

  • Danny Russell
Leading Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker is hungry for more success in Wyong.

Baker’s duo eyes back-to-back success in Magic Millions

Masvingo would be the pick of Bjorn Baker’s duo in Wednesday’s $200,000 Magic Millions Wyong 2yo Classic, but stablemate Paradoxium is set to show he’s taken some giant leaps.

  • Ray Hickson
Racing heads to Tuncurry on Monday.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Monday meeting at Tuncurry

All the information required to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.

  • Neil Evans
Randwick hosts an eight-race card on the Kensington track on Friday.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Kensington on Friday

All the information you need for an eight race meet from Kensington on Friday.

  • Neil Evans
Chris Waller.

Luck of the Irish may deliver for Waller stable

Irish-bred Man Of Worth has had only one start for the Chris Waller stable since arriving in Australia in early spring last year.

  • Neil Evans
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Racing is back at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Warwick Farm on Wednesday

All the information you need for a six-day race card from Warwick Farm.

  • Neil Evans
Zac Lloyd

O’Shea tips sharp rise in Ingham for Yorkshire after comeback win

Zac Lloyd rode a winning treble, and picked up a suspension, as Yorkshire dominated the feature Festival Stakes on Saturday at Rosehill.

  • Craig Kerry
Altivo wins at Flemington on May 13, 2023.

Team Hawkes hopes patience pays off with Altivo after two-year break

Altivo won his first four races and gave Team Hawkes the confidence to buy more Wootton Bassett yearlings.

  • Craig Kerry
Trainer Peter Snowden.

Patience a virtue for Snowden in chase for Rosehill stakes races

Veteran trainer Peter Snowden hopes a cautious approach will lead to stakes success for his team at Rosehill on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry