News

Hulberts chase first double

Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:14pm

The new Peter and Will Hulbert training partnership has a strong chance to claim a first metropolitan double at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Fancourt to make return

Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:13pm

Forner leading Queensland apprentice Lani Fancourt makes her return to city riding at Eagle Farm after 10 months off with injury  Read more »

David Payne excited about 2yo Ace High

Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:02pm

Trainer David Payne says two-year-old colt Ace High is a Group One prospect ahead of his debut in Saturday's Pierro Plate at Rosehill.  Read more »

Newitt confident about Derby pick-up ride

Thursday 27 October 2016, 2:55pm

Craig Newitt has no doubts Captain Duffy will stay the Victoria Derby distance and is confident of a top-four finish on the three-year-old.  Read more »

Sharpe Hussler to tackle open company

Thursday 27 October 2016, 11:06am

Trainer Brad Smith has broken one of his golden rules to run Sharpe Hussler in open company instead of a Class Six race on Saturday  Read more »

Hartnell on target for Cup

Thursday 27 October 2016, 10:45am

Trainer John O'Shea says he could not be happier with how Melbourne Cup favourite Hartnell has come through the Cox Plate.  Read more »

A more mature Orange in this year's Cup.

Thursday 27 October 2016, 10:13am

Big Orange has returned for a second shot at the Melbourne Cup with his trainer Michael Bell confident he can improve on his 2015 fifth placing.  Read more »

Uber pick-up zones for Melb Cup Carnival

Thursday 27 October 2016, 8:52am

Racegoers will be able to use Uber to get home from Flemington this weekend with three designated pick-up zones set aside for users of the ride-sharing service.  Read more »

Sacred Elixir firms for Victoria Derby

Thursday 27 October 2016, 8:34am

New Zealand three-year-old Sacred Elixir has firmed to win the Victoria Derby at Flemington after drawing barrier one.  Read more »

Berry suspended, but free for key G1s

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 6:32pm

Tommy Berry will be free to ride in the Victoria Derby, Melbourne Cup and VRC Oaks despite a careless riding suspension.  Read more »