TJ Smith Stakes

After a brilliant decision by trainer Gerald Ryan, three-year-old Melito took out the $500,000 Group 1 T J Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Originally aimed at the $150,000 Group 2 Lady Sonia McMahon Memorial Stakes (Sapphire Stakes) at the same meeting, Ryan opted to run his talented filly…

On Saturday the Royal Randwick racecourse will host one of the most anticipated autumn meetings, the AJC Australian Derby day. Nine brilliant races will feature on the card, including the $500,000 Group 1 T J Smith Stakes (1200m), where seven of the nation’s most competitive and impressive sprinters will fight…