Makybe Diva a potential spring launch for Melbourne Cup winner
The Makybe Diva Stakes looms as a spring starting point for Knight’s Choice as the stayer builds towards a defence of his Melbourne Cup.
Changing places - Ryan’s drive also opens the door for Dilmi
New adventures await Sara Ryan and Nacim Dilmi. But before Ryan hands over the keys to Dilmi at Domeland, they will have time to reflect on how a one-time biochemical engineering student and an aspiring but unsuccessful jockey found themselves on the precipice of big opportunities.
Run The Numbers – Australian racing’s most improved in 2024/25
As the 2024/25 racing season runs out the clock, it is time for Run The Numbers’ second annual Australian racing’s most improved awards, where we look at which trainers, jockeys and sires have improved their performance the most on the previous season.
Fifth winner for Hanseatic
Rosemont Stud’s Hanseatic took his total number of first crop winners to five with the victory of the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained filly Audio Pop Cam at Pakenham.
Cool Aza Beel shares to be auctioned on Magic Millions
Two individual stallion shares in Group 1 producing sire Cool Aza Beel will be offered via next week’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale.
Racing Victoria to tweak weight scale for all Group 1 handicaps
Racing Victoria will adjust the weight allocation for all Group 1 races run under handicap conditions in the state to bring them into line with the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup.
Wagga meeting transferred
Wagga’s race meeting on Tuesday has been shifted to Narrandera on Thursday.