Norich is a firm favourite of trainer Karen Kersley and is fast reaching cult hero status for the rest of us.

The Ted Van Heemst is the feature event as the lead-up to the Perth Cup continues.

It’s a simple scenario for co-trainers Dan and Ben Pearce at Ascot tomorrow as they chase down a feature race with Let’s Galahvant in the Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m).

The ultimate test will come on Saturday, but there are a lot of good signs pointing to Numerian reproducing a similar performance to last year when successful in the west.

Best Bets for Ted Van Heemst Stakes Day at Ascot.

The Big Bash continues to provide the hottest tickets in town all across Australia and this season’s tournament again promises to serve up some of the most entertaining cricket imaginable. I have had a look in to my crystal ball to identify how the sides are likely to perform and who will emerge as their key performers.

Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald are hoping to pull off another successful Ascot raid with Numerian.

Reliable Profit has evolved into a serious player on Sha Tin’s dirt course and the Reliable Man gelding is chasing a fourth consecutive win on the alternate surface in the first section of Wednesday night’s (18 December) HK$1.17 million Class 4 Ngan Shing Handicap (1650m).

Holy Enchantment has had two goes at winning the Perth Cup (2400m) and on both occasions has come up short of the mark.

Selections and analysis for Wednesday's (18/12/24) 08-race fixture at Sha Tin.

Wednesday racing heads to Ascot with the A.T.A Stakes the feature event.

A fairly quiet week as we whip around the grounds for the horses and ratings of interest from the weekend.

Some really good stayers win the Ted Van Heemst Stakes run at Ascot on Saturday.

Trainer Grant Williams is confident Royal Toronado can show off his staying ability and strengthen Perth Cup ambitions in a key lead-up race at Ascot on Wednesday.