Black Caviar — 20 years since a legend was born
One of the greatest racehorses of all time, Black Caviar, was born 20 years ago today.
The unbeaten champion captured the imagination of the Australian public throughout her remarkable 25-start career, with Black Caviar fever reaching extraordinary heights when 85,000 fans packed Flemington to watch her record her 16th consecutive victory.
Relive the incredible scenes below.
Yellow Jersey to bypass Memsie
Exciting import Yellow Jersey will not resume in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday week despite impressing in his recent trial.
Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy confirmed the lightly raced five-year-old will instead kick off his Australian campaign in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m) on the same card.
Behind the scenes with Mr Brightside
Racing.com has produced a great behind-the-scenes look at champion galloper Mr Brightside as he builds towards his return in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes.
Regular strapper Will Evans is mic'd up for a morning at the Caulfield trials, providing a unique insight into the routine, preparation and personality of one of Australian racing's most popular horses.
Queen's Gamble announces spring credentials
Exciting filly Queen's Gamble emerged as a genuine spring prospect with an impressive victory at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
Sent out at $8, the daughter of Anders unleashed a powerful finish to upset heavily backed $1.35 favourite Satin Serenade in the 1300m maiden.
The performance has put the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on September 19 firmly on the agenda.
It's on: Autumn Glow v Sheza Alibi
The clash Australian racing fans wanted is officially on, with superstar mares Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi confirmed for Saturday's $1 million Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Royal Randwick.
Both stars have drawn well for the weight-for-age showdown, with Autumn Glow in barrier three and Sheza Alibi in barrier one. Peter Moody had rated the trip a 70-30 chance after Tuesday's gallop.
The blockbuster clash adds enormous intrigue to the first Sydney Group 1 of the new season.
Somethings Burnin' catches the eye
Somethings Burnin' continued the emergence of Chris Waller's latest crop of three-year-olds with an impressive victory at Sandown Lakeside on Wednesday.
Ridden by Damian Lane, the promising youngster proved too strong for Zambales and looks another Waller-trained three-year-old worth following as the spring progresses.
Waller adds another promising Kiwi
Champion trainer Chris Waller has added another promising New Zealand three-year-old to his stable, with Spill It sold to Australian interests following an impressive maiden victory at Riccarton.
The son of Noverre, previously trained by Anna Furlong, broke through over 1200m at just his second career start and will now continue his racing career in Sydney with Waller.
Everest interest in Oliveanotherday
Lightly raced sprinter Oliveanotherday continues to emerge as a potential spring wildcard for trainer Tom Dabernig.
The four-year-old pleased Dabernig in a 1000m Caulfield Heath jumpout on Wednesday morning, working comfortably in a strong heat featuring Treasurethe Moment, She's A Hustler, Amenable, Belle Cheval, Point Barrow and Sass Appeal.
There has already been early interest from Everest slot-holders, although Dabernig is keen to let the promising sprinter establish himself at the races before looking too far ahead.
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