Rosehill trainer Gai Waterhouse is accustomed to being front-page news but even she was unprepared for the headlines that followed two of the biggest events in her training life this year.

A good few years ago trainer Frank Ritchie was wandering around Eagle Farm racecourse in Brisbane bewildered with sadness at the news of the tragic death of his classy filly Centainette.

Although drawn to perfection Dullard Cup winner could be crossed by faster rivals.

Text'n Hurley returns to racing on Thursday with trainer Colin Little making middle-distance plans for the mare.

Sysmo has yet to win beyond 1600m but his trainer Tony McEvoy is convinced that's when he will be seen at his best.

Despite a poor record right-handed Zurella appears well placed for Zabeel Classic victory.

The $1.80 favourite Show The World being beaten in last night's $50,000 Jester Pies Championship Stakes Prelude wasn't the only sensation.

For A Reason capped one of the greatest years in the history of Australasian harness racing training by winning Saturday's A$400,000 Victoria Cup.

Australian Bloodstock auction house William Inglis and Son has relocated eight horses from the property of Bill Vlahos.

The Gold Ace has finally found where he belongs in the pacing world - and it isn't New Zealand.

Ken Breckon could be excused for not answering the phone on his birthday next year.