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Sydney racing officials on edge despite improving forecast

Sydney can expect some respite from what weather forecasters have described as “a month of rain in two days” heading into the first Group 1 race of the Australian season on Saturday.

Dylan Dunn back in the saddle with renewed enthusiasm

Dylan Dunn is coming out of retirement after an almost four-year absence from Melbourne’s riding ranks.

Big wet causes Murwillumbah Cup postponement

Murwillumbah’s feature Cup meeting has been moved to next Thursday after constant rain made staging the meeting on Friday impossible.

Wet weather washes out Kia Ora parade

New South Wales’ wet weather has forced the cancellation of the Kia Ora Stud stallion parade which was due to take place on Saturday.

Slipper winner's half-sister Beside The Ocean relishes wet Warwick Farm track

Valuable filly Beside The Ocean, a Zoustar half-sister to Golden Slipper-winning stallion Farnan, scored an important maiden city win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

Yulong to the fore in Blue Diamond nominations

The Melbourne Racing Club has received 1456 entries for the 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes.

Waller full of confidence about Via Sistina despite track condition

Chris Waller holds no concerns about Australia’s best horse Via Sistina resuming on a rain-affected track in the Group 1 Winx Stakes.
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