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Rising jockey Zac Lloyd has once again found himself in the hot seat after copping a five-meeting suspension for careless riding at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, triggering a heated exchange with chief steward Steve Railton. Lloyd, who will now miss the prestigious Group 1 Tancred Stakes, meeting was charged with shifting in aboard Willaidow in the early stages of the Group 2 Ajax Stakes, causing interference to Pericles and Just Fine. The young rider pleaded guilty but was quick to argue the charge’s specifics, insisting that Pericles had moved away…

Mr Brightside (NZ) ridden by Craig Williams wins the VRC Champions Mile at Flemington Racecourse on November 09, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Champion galloper Mr Brightside will not contest the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with Lindsay Park electing to take a more cautious approach following his bruised heel setback. The nine-time Group 1 winner, who finished second in the All-Star Mile last start, is now being considered for either the Group 1 All-Aged Stakes next month or a direct…

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Iowna Merc arrives in time to claim the Group 2 Ajax Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Iowna Merc ($10.00) and Willaidow ($7.50) hit the line locked together in the Group 2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the former narrowly getting the verdict in a tight finish to the $300,000 feature. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding has gone to another level in this preparation, with the son of Winning Rupert securing his fourth win of the season and now has a free ticket into the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m)…

Lady Shenandoah and James McDonald after winning the Group 1 Coolmore Classic. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Lady Shenandoah ($2.70) has continued her rise to stardom, claiming back-to-back Group 1 victories, as she surged clear to secure the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. The daughter of Snitzel chalked up her third Group 1 victory in only seven career starts on Saturday, storming over the top to stamp herself as one of the best fillies in Australia. The Chris Waller barn had initial plans to send her around in…

Eagle Nest winning the Group 3 Maurice McCartin Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou-trained Eagle Nest ($6.50) has made every post a winner to claim victory in the Group 3 Maurice McCarten Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, fending off the late challenge of Time To Boogie ($4.40) and Pisanello ($2.30) in the concluding stages. Rachel King sent the daughter of Shalaa to the top from barrier 10, taking luck out of the equation aboard the resuming five-year-old mare as she looked to dictate terms throughout…

What Yarra Valley Cup Day 2025 Where Yarra Valley Racing – Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 When Sunday, March 16, 2025 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble Country Cup racing in Victoria heads to Yarra Valley on Sunday afternoon, where the Yarra Valley Cup (1950m) headlines the eight-race meeting. Plenty of rain is forecast for race day, meaning the Good 4 track rating at the time of acceptances is unlikely to stand true. The rail will stick to its true position, with the opening event set to jump at…

Mcgaw ridden by Damian Lane wins The Showdown at Caulfield. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Emma-lee & David Brown have taken out The Showdown with Mcgaw (+500), thanks to a peach of a ride from Damian Lane in the 1200m contest at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. The son of I Am Immortal backed up his impressive debut victory with a tough win in the feature to give the trainers their first success in the $1 million race. Befuddle (+2200) jumped smartly from her barrier to take up the lead from…

Lazzura winning the Phar Lap Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Chris Waller & Tommy Berry have combined with Lazzura ($4.00) to claim victory in the Group 2 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, giving Waller his seventh win in the $300,000 feature. The daughter of Snitzel put the writing on the wall last time out, finishing third behind Lady Shenandoah in the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) on March 1, with team Waller electing to dual accept for the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) later on the same program.…