Trainer John Sargent says Nordic Viking can make an impression at Randwick after patiently waiting an extra two weeks for his debut.

Logan Bates' senior colleagues have created a vacuum which the apprentice has been happy to fill in recent weeks, and the NZ-born jockey is now chasing his maiden city win.

Chad Schofield is back among the top in Sydney's riding ranks even though it's taken longer than expected, and there's one horse that can help one-time teen prodigy achieve his dream.

Auckland's Ellerslie racecourse is hosting the 2025 Karaka millions race day on the dawn of New Zealand Bloodstock's annual yearling sales.

Chasing a fifth victory in the G1 Jebel Hatta, Charlie Appleby says the presence of Hong Kong star Romantic Warrior adds another dimension to the feature.

Check out the tips and best bets for Saturday's racing at Sandown, Randwick, Sunshine Coast, Ascot and Morphettville on January 25, 2025.

There's a lack of feature racing at Randwick on Saturday with the Carrington being cancelled but we've still got nine winners to find.

Trainer Matt Hoysted is confident Appin Girl can atone in Friday night's Goldmarket at the Gold Coast after her luckless last-placed finish.

Race experience at The Valley will help Sydney galloper Schwarz in his bid to topple dominant favourite Southport Tycoon in Friday night's Group 2 Australia Stakes at The Valley.

Trainer Paul Messara is keen to raise the bar with emerging mare Clear Thinking this preparation as she prepares to return at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

He's the man behind the tangerine powerhouse in NZ that is Te Akau - this week he can cap two decades of being the leading buyer at Karaka.

I am still pinching myself', says the trainer, after getting what he thought was a clear bargain - if they win the $1m Karaka Millions 2YO, it certainly will be ultimate vindication.