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Simenon committed to Melb Cup bid: Mullins

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:20pm

Simenon has entered quarantine ahead of his trip to Australia despite uncertainty over his place in the Melbourne Cup field.  Read more »

O'Shea out to continue Cup carnival impact

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:12pm

The two-day racing carnival at Newcastle could again prove to be a happy hunting ground for John O'Shea who has two runners in the Tibbie Stakes.  Read more »

Family link continues to pay for Forster

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:08pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster believes Willow Mist can follow in the footsteps of her dam Mardi Gras after a breakthrough win at Doomben.  Read more »

Darley weighs up options for Shikra

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 4:27pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is in two-minds about whether to continue with the spring campaign of Newcastle winner Shikra or put him away for the autumn.  Read more »

Octavia tipped to bounce back at Caulfield

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 4:23pm

After a disappointing effort over 1400m at Flemington last start, Octavia is back to her favourite track and favourite distance at Caulfield.  Read more »

Foreteller chasing another G1 WFA surprise

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 4:14pm

Foreteller faces a tough ask against Atlantic Jewel in the Underwood Stakes but Craig Newitt expects another good showing from the last-start winner.  Read more »

Reformed Kingdoms set to reign at Randwick

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 3:46pm

Confident he has fixed Kingdoms' poor manners, John O'Shea is looking for the gelding to stamp his Metropolitan credentials at Randwick.  Read more »

Caulfield to decide Folding Gear ambitions

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 3:32pm

A Caulfield Cup start goes on the line for the second time in 12 months when Folding Gear contests the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Buffering on target for Moir Stakes return

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 2:44pm

Damian Browne has given Buffering his tick of approval after an exhibition gallop at Doomben ahead of his comeback in the Group One Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Ironstein on Newcastle Gold Cup mission

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 2:33pm

Hardy stayer Ironstein will try to add the Newcastle Gold Cup to his list of wins when he contests the Group Three race.  Read more »

Hawkspur among Waller team for George Main

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 11:20am

Top four-year-old Hawkspur is an acceptor for the George Main Stakes and the Hill Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Atlantic Jewel draws seven in Underwood

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 9:35am

Unbeaten mare Atlantic Jewel headlines a 14-horse field for the Group One Underwood Stakes and has drawn barrier seven for the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Tac De Boistron in winning form

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 9:24am

Tac De Boistron will race at Longchamp after getting back to winning form following an unsuccessful stint in Australia.  Read more »

Tuscan Fire to revel over longer distances

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:59pm

Stayer Tuscan Fire has put in three runs over shorter distances in his build-up to the spring and now gets his chance to shine in the longer races.  Read more »

Moody strengthens Caulfield team

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:52pm

Imported stayer Kesampour is expected to show sharp improvement on his first Australian outing when he runs in the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Ryan stablemates set for big campaigns

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:46pm

Talented colt Dothraki is fit and well ahead of his season return after earlier fears his spring was over due to a barrier accident.  Read more »

Cheri switch shakes up Metropolitan market

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:38pm

Prince Cheri will be kept in Sydney to try to qualify for the Caulfield Cup, forcing bookmakers to cut his quote for the Metropolitan.  Read more »

Randwick all-weather track right as rain

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:18pm

Randwick trackwork has confirmed the recuperative powers of a new all-weather racetrack in preparation for its official opening for racing.  Read more »

Puissance primed for a great race

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:10pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance de Lune faces his biggest test so far when he lines up against a class field in the Group One Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Puissance De Lune still top Cup pick

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 4:22pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune has received more weight than expected in the race but remains a clear-cut market leader.  Read more »