Why is that so certain? Because Racing.com – the media arm of Carpenter’s employer Racing Victoria – more than hinted at it this week. I look forward to any change and hope that it is the precursor to a radical revamp. As it is, the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) is not the world’s greatest... Read More

Aonair followed up third-place finishes at her first two starts with a good win, stepping up to 1400 metres for the first time. After breaking cleanly from barrier six, Hugh Bowman settled the filly in sixth place in the early part of the contest, before improving well rounding the home turn. Aonair hit the front... Read More

Her first up win in the Warwick Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) at Randwick on 19 August received a rating of 118p by Timeform and she matched that assessment with her late-closing victory in Saturday’s Chelmsford Stakes (Gr 2, 1600m). Those ratings are 16 pounds under Winx’s lofty Timeform peak rating of 134 and subsequent comments... Read More

The Godolphin-raced Masar (2 c New Approach – Khawlah by Cape Cross) showcased his Classic credentials when running out a decisive winner of the Solario Stakes (Gr 3, 7f) at Sandown on Saturday. The promising Charlie Appleby-trained colt was third in the Chesham Stakes (Listed, 7f) at Royal Ascot when last sighted and travelled strongly... Read More

The big, powerful five-year-old gelding defeated Black Heart Bart (Blackfriars), another ex Perth star, by a length and three quarters with Japanese-bred Tosen Stardom (Deep Impact) just a head further back in third place. Race time was 01:23.36. Vega Magic and Black Heart Bart are great advertisements for the strength of Perth racing and are... Read More

THE FIELD: As I understand it, after various discussions yesterday with Racing New South Wales and the Australian Turf Club, there is no onus on any slot holder to declare their runner until acceptance time which is 10am on 10 October – five days before the race. “This is the beauty of the concept. It... Read More