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Sunshine In Paris winning the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Talented sprinter Sunshine In Paris has the opportunity to secure a third Group 1 victory on Saturday when she competes in a competitive edition of the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. “When a horse like Bella Nipotina gets retired, it opens the way a little bit,” said Rob Archibald, who trains in partnership with Annabel Neasham. “For the last couple of years, she hasn’t been too far away. She just needs a couple of little things…

Shanwah winning the 2025 Group 2 Autumn Classic at Caulfield. Photo: Pat Scala (Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher is hoping Shanwah can secure his third win in the Group 1 ATC Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, with the trainer relying on a proven preparation for the talented three-year-old. Shanwah’s Derby campaign mirrors that of Maher-trained runners Global Exchange and Ruthven. Like Shanwah, Global Exchange won the Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) and Group 2 Alister Clark (2040m) before finishing sixth in the 2019 Derby, while Ruthven was fourth to Jon…

Vinrock ridden by Mark Zahra wins the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Matt Laurie-trained Vinrock will aim to break a 44-year-old record when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). While 19 two-year-olds have won both the Group 2 VRC Sires’ (1400m) and ATC Sires’ double, the last VRC Sires’ winner to also take out the Sydney version was Full On Aces in 1981. However, Laurie believes his last-start ATC Sires’ winner has the right credentials to land Saturday’s Group…

Racing Queensland (RQ) has announced the cancellation of Thursday’s Ipswich Turf Club meeting after heavy rainfall in the area left the track unsuitable for racing. The persistent downpour has led to unsafe track conditions, prompting officials to call off the event to ensure the safety of both horses and jockeys. RQ confirmed they are currently reviewing potential contingencies to address the disruption caused by the abandonment. Horse racing news

James McDonald accompanying Romantic Warrior at trackwork. Photo: HKJC James McDonald believes Romantic Warrior and Howdeepisyourlove are well positioned to snare Group 1 glory at Meydan on Saturday after the Hong Kong pair drew neutral gates at the official barrier draw on Wednesday. Acclaimed as the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey last year, McDonald will bid to add to his career haul of 114 Group 1 victories after Romantic Warrior drew barrier nine in the Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m) and Howdeepisyourlove also drew gate nine in the Group 1 Al…

Jumbo Legend successfully steps up in trip. Photo: HKJC Admirably consistent across his 35-start career, Jumbo Legend (119lb) added another string to his bow on Wednesday at Happy Valley with a stamina testing success in the Class 3 Hanshin Handicap (2200m). Racing beyond 1800m for the first time after four wins at the city circuit – twice at 1200m and 1650m, trainer Caspar Fownes’ six-year-old showcased ample staying power by producing a neck victory over Fallon (126lb) with jockey Harry Bentley. Settled close to the rear throughout the contest, Bentley…

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