Stuff the niceties and romanticism of the season past; the fairytales and heartwarming winners.

Piggyback will have an important gear change in her hunt for a fifth career win.

Chariots of Fire winner and Eureka favourite Bay Of Biscay takes on several Inter Dominion participants when he makes his return to Sydney for the Kevin Newman Free For All at Menangle on Saturday night.

Commander, Lim’s Betterready and Magic Captain also toss in smart gallops on July 29

Sam King tipped Lady Iman to strike in the Molecomb Stakes yesterday and is sweet on another juvenile at Glorious Goodwood.

The annual Teddy Bears Picnic Family Raceday, to be held this Saturday, August 2 at Eagle Farm, includes very welcome appearances by four-legged workers with grey hair and a “racehorse” that is very easy to steer.

Hotel Whisky One made a spectacular return to the winner’s circle on Monday night after five months on the sidelines.

Join Tom Haylock, Liam Clancey, Joel Williams and our own Trent Crebbin as preview this weekend's racing action and AFL futures.

As Angela Jones broke new ground in Queensland on Wednesday, those that came before her in the female riding ranks believe her historic premiership triumph is just the start of a ladies takeover.

From humble beginnings, Lady Extreme has developed into a flagship horse for emerging trainer Blake Ryan.

A number of riders enjoyed breakouts seasons in the past 12 months

The star jockey's thoughts on his rides on Nassau Stakes Day

Qirat became the biggest priced winner of a Group 1 in Britain and Ireland when causing a humongous upset in the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.