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Masmelo wins the 2026 Natasha Stakes for jockey Chris Parnham

RACINGCommentsPremiumMasmelo scores minor upset in Natasha Stakes

Masmelo exacted revenge for her 1000 Guineas defeat at the hands of hot fancy Wonderfully Made in the Listed $125,000 Natasha Stakes (2200m) at Ascot, stamping her credentials next fortnight’s WA Oaks rematch.

Hayden King

Cinsault has hit top form and possesses live claims of claiming a maiden Group 1 triumph in Saturday’s Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill.

RACINGCommentsPremiumCinsault looks to continue blazing campaign in Coolmore

Cinsault has hit top form and possesses live claims of claiming a maiden Group 1 triumph in Saturday’s Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill, though she will have a different hoop to her previous wins.

Hayden King

David Edwards, who was the private trainer to the late John Roberts for 36 years at Egerton Stud, after announcing his training retirement.

RACINGCommentsPremiumTop WA trainer David Edwards passes aged 78

Deeply respected WA trainer David Edwards passed away on Wednesday aged 78, just days before the race honouring his longtime business partner and ally John Roberts.

Hayden King

The Crimson Pirate wins the 2026 Lex Piper Stakes.

RACINGCommentsPremiumDan Morton set for big race double in Ascot features

The Crimson Pirate has sailed to the top of betting for the Listed $125,000 Schweppes J C Roberts Stakes (1800m) after finding his winning mojo at his last two starts.

Hayden King

Steve Shinners kisses Miss Envy after her Golden Sands win

RACINGCommentsPremiumMiss Envy becomes first runner locked away for Sandgroper

Despite being a late out from the Perth Cup series, two-time WA greyhound of the year Miss Envy remains primed for a tilt at next month’s Group 1 $600,000 Sandgroper (520m) and has been confirmed by TABtouch.

Hayden King

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UPDATEDPremiumV’landys loses massive legal showdown

A court has ruled that Racing NSW and chief executive Peter V’landys’ move to sack the Australian Turf Club board was “invalid”.

Steve Zemek

Albany Racing Club's Alannah McTiernan, Alan Smith, trainer Roy Rogers, Karen Orr, Paul Rossiter, and Barry Panizza.

Ladies Day PremiumLocal racing team claim Ladies Bracelet feature win

Albany trainer Roy Rogers took home the $40,000 Wellington & Reeves Ladies Bracelet (1500m) at the Albany Racing Club’s Ladies’ Day card on Sunday, as Capricious Ruler came out on top in a nail-biting finish.

Jacki Elezovich

Former WA apprentice Jett Stanley paraded jubilantly on foot in front of an enraptured Morphettville crowd after being dumped by American Wolf.

RACINGCommentsPremiumJett Stanley wins Adelaide Cup despite falling off horse

Former WA apprentice Jett Stanley paraded jubilantly on foot in front of an enraptured Morphettville crowd after being dumped by American Wolf moments beyond the line of Monday’s Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m).

Hayden King

Bonjoy wins the 2026 Bunbury Stakes for jockey Clint Johnston-Porter.

RACINGCommentsPremiumJohnston-Porter’s sensational steers land Bunbury big ones

Two enterprising rides provided Clint Johnston-Porter with both features on Saturday, including the Listed $150,000 Swan Draught Bunbury Cup (2000m) aboard Arcadia Park.

Hayden King

Craig Williams riding Tom Kitten defeats Damian Lane riding Feroce.

RACINGCommentsPremiumTom Kitten becomes first dual winner of All Star Mile

Tom Kitten became the first dual winner of the All Star Mile, repeating last year’s heroics to land the $2 million Group 1 at Flemington on Super Saturday.

Hayden King

Star hoop Mark Zahra is back in action after an injury-enforced layoff.

RACINGCommentsPremiumMark Zahra back to take prized Group 1 mount on Tentyris

Star hoop Mark Zahra is back in action after an injury-enforced layoff and hops back aboard Tentyris in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington, who will need to equal a weight carrying record.

Hayden King

Fancy Red wins at Ascot for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPremiumBrad Parnham eyes big Bunbury double

Brad Parnham is eyeing a big Bunbury double when he partners live chances Fancy Red and Elite Missile in their respective $150,000 features this Saturday.

Hayden King

Fancy Red wins at Ascot for jockey William Pike.

RACINGCommentsPremiumFancy Red an appetising thought in Bunbury Cup

Fancy Red will have a new partner in this Saturday’s Listed $150,000 Swan Draught Bunbury Cup (2000m) with both of her previous hoops out of town, presenting a premium opportunity for Brad Parnham.

Hayden King

Trainer Hayden Reeves with his kids Tommy, 6, Maisie, 8, Frankie, 10 and wife Ashleigh after another big Albany season.

Top trainer PremiumReeves claims another trainer of the year title in Albany

Leading horseman Hayden Reeves claimed yet another Albany Harness Racing Club trainer of the year title, with a dominant display in the 2025-26 season.

Cameron Newbold

Rob and Kate Witten have Fly With Caution running in Saturday’s Bunbury Cup.

RacingPremiumMultiple locals competing for Bunbury Cup and Stakes glory

Trainers and jockeys are ready for barriers to swing open for the 2026 Bunbury Cup and Stakes with multiple locals competing for glory at their home track this Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Major Freeway races to victory in the MCC Contractors Denmark Cup (2265m) for Hayden Reeves.

Final meet PremiumDenmark Cup spoils go to leading trainer with Major Freeway

The popular Denmark Cup rounded out the Albany Harness Racing Club season as Major Freeway proved too strong for the field, winning under the guidance of leading trainer Hayden Reeves.

Cameron Newbold

Krystal Shinners and Steve Shinners pose with Miss Envy

RACINGCommentsPremiumTwo-time WA greyhound of the year Miss Envy poised for cup

Local heroine Miss Envy is in the form of her life and looks primed for a tilt at this year’s Perth Cup (520m) when she enters this weekend’s heats at Cannington.

Hayden King

Wonderfully Made wins the 2026 Ascot 1000 Guineas for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPike gets four of the 10 Ascot winners

William Pike entered Ascot’s Saturday programme with all 10 favourites and yielded four winners, but could he really have done any better?

Hayden King

One of Australian horse racing's greatest, Makybe Diva, has died in regional Victoria. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

RacingThree-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva dies

Iconic Australian racehorse Makybe Diva, who won the Melbourne Cup three times, has died after a colic attack.

Jasper Bruce

Makybe Diva with Glen Boss after the 2005 Melbourne Cup.

RACINGVideoComments‘Never just a racehorse’: Tributes flow for Makybe Diva

Tributes are flowing in memory of famous racehorse Makybe Diva, the only horse to have won the Melbourne Cup three times, after she died following a short battle with colic aged 27.

Hayden King

Makybe Diva has died aged 27.

MAKYBE DIVAVideoLegendary Australian racehorse Makybe Diva dies suddenly

The three-time Melbourne Cup winner is being farewelled after a short battle.

Harrison Reid

Wonderfully Made wins at Belmont for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPremiumPike stares down history in all 10 Ascot races

Support is still raining in for William Pike in all of Ascot’s events on Saturday, with the state’s leading jockey preparing for the unprecedented honour of guiding 10 favourites on a metropolitan card.

Hayden King

Reggio Calabria wins under jockey Jefferson Tsang for trainer Roy Rogers.

Races wrap PremiumWinning treble for Roy Rogers and Jefferson Tsang in Albany

Trainer Roy Rogers and jockey Jefferson Tsang produced standout performances at the Albany races on Saturday, both finishing with a winning treble. 

Amy Towers

Seaside Serenade eases home in her heat win for Liam Elliott

RACINGLiam Elliott to wave goodbye to rivals on Seaside Serenade

Emerging reinsman Liam Elliott will have excellent prospects of capturing his biggest win in the sulky this Friday night at Gloucester Park when undefeated youngster Seaside Serenade tackles the Sales Classic.

Hayden King