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Arrestar stakes claims for Magic Millions
Brisbane
Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:44pm
Arrestar has set himself on a Magic Millions 2YO Classic path after winning at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Flying Artie scores Coolmore Stakes upset
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:41pm
After placing in the Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper last season, Flying Artie has beaten a strong field to win his first Group One in the Coolmore Stud Stakes. Read more »
Eckstein graduates to Sat win at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:27pm
Kurt Goldman-trained Eckstein has stolen the finish after a hiccup in the tie-up stalls saw race favourite Il Riccio finish last. Read more »
Oceanographer adds his name to Cup field
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:23pm
English trainer Charlie Appleby will have two Melbourne Cup runners, with Oceanographer to join Qewy after his win in the Lexus Stakes. Read more »
Sheidel digs in deep for Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 2:17pm
Sheidel may back up into the Darley Classic after leading throughout in the Sensis Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Even 2nd last, Payne makes history
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 1:46pm
Michelle Payne is deciding if Queen of Zealand will race in the $1 million VRC Oaks after becoming the first person in Victoria to ride a runner she trains. Read more »
Tiamo Grace stakes a claim for VRC Oaks
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 1:22pm
Tiamo Grace has firmed to second favouritism for the VRC Oaks with her strong win in the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Champagne flows down the Rosehill straight
Sydney
Saturday 29 October 2016, 1:20pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker has the Magic Millions Classic firmly in his sights for two-year-old Champagne Cuddles after her Pierro Plate win at Rosehill. Read more »
Criterion's half-brother wins Carbine Club
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 12:47pm
Criterion's half-brother Comin' Through has stamped himself as a colt on the rise with victory in the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes at his third career start. Read more »
Moreira tests Heartbreak City at Werribee
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 12:43pm
Joao Moreira has put Heartbreak City through his paces at Werribee ahead of his ride on the Irish-trained stayer in the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Michelle Payne mobbed on Derby Day
Melbourne
Saturday 29 October 2016, 12:39pm
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne has had to be in two minds on Derby Day as she preps for a group 2 ride and her media commitments. Read more »
Glimpse at the history of racing fashion
Sydney
Saturday 29 October 2016, 5:36am
Men and women from across the nation have been drawn to the race's fashion frivolities for years and while styles change, the public interest continues to soar. Read more »
McEvoys team up in Victoria Derby
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 6:35pm
Kerrin McEvoy has finished second in the Victoria Derby four times and a horse trained by his uncle will carry the jockey's hopes of a first win. Read more »
Macdonald returns to scene of Derby upset
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 6:22pm
A daughter of 2008 upset Victoria Derby winner Rebel Raider runs in the Group Two Wakeful Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
What you need to know about Cantala Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 5:32pm
Facts and figures on the Cantala Stakes. Read more »
Return to Flemington a plus for Palentino
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 5:28pm
Jockey Mark Zahra has ridden Palentino to two Group One wins in 2016 at Flemington and is hoping he can add another in the Cantala Stakes. Read more »
Hopfgarten ready to step up at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 5:20pm
Hopfgarten is yet to trouble the scorer in six runs in Melbourne but a favourable draw gives him the chance in the Cantala Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
McEvoy doesn't Doubt Mamma in G1 Myer
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 5:12pm
Tony McEvoy has aimed Don't Doubt Mamma at the Myer Classic and says the mare is as good as she can be heading into the Group One race at Flemington. Read more »
Tony Pike concentrating on Derby win
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 5:07pm
New Zealand trainer Tony Pike has no concerns about the Victoria Derby distance for the favourite Sacred Elixir. Read more »
Kiwis aim for another $1.5m Vic Derby win
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 4:42pm
A New Zealand-bred and trained colt is the favourite for Saturday's Victoria Derby at Flemington. Read more »
More mature Bondi Beach for Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 4:28pm
Lloyd Williams can see a stronger stayer in Bondi Beach a year after his first attempt at the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Southern Legend well placed in Gr 2: Clark
Sydney
Friday 28 October 2016, 4:24pm
Jockey Tim Clark says Southern Legend's early arrival in Melbourne has him primed for Group Two success at Flemington. Read more »
Price urges Derby break with tradition
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 4:16pm
Trainer Mick Price says the VRC is progressive enough to consider cutting the Victoria Derby distance. Read more »
With luck, Bowman could get fourth Derby
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 3:19pm
Jockey Hugh Bowman believes So Si Bon is a genuine winning chance in the Victoria Derby, should he get lucky with the right run. Read more »
Tommy Berry won't be wasting time in Cup
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 3:14pm
Tommy Berry will make the Melbourne Cup a true staying test when he rides Japan's Curren Mirotic in the 3200m race. Read more »
Russian Revolution out to remain unbeaten
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 3:05pm
Russian Revolution will put his unbeaten record on the line when he faces his biggest challenge in the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Cup horses pass vet inspections
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 2:43pm
Racing Victoria vets have passed the 32 horses still left in the mix for the Melbourne Cup but will take another look at Jameka after the mare shifted a shoe. Read more »
Freedman expecting strong run from Darhad
Sydney
Friday 28 October 2016, 1:49pm
A strong performance by Darhad in the Pierro Plate at Rosehill will prompt trainer Michael Freedman to look seriously at the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Heathcote's kind of training pays off
Brisbane
Friday 28 October 2016, 1:06pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote's patience with older horses has two of his veterans primed for victory at Eagle Farm Read more »
A day at the beach for Cup hope Grey Lion
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 8:38am
A wade in the cooling waters of Altona beach has been a pleasant change of scenery for Melbourne Cup hopeful, former English horse, Grey Lion. Read more »
Capitalist out of Coolmore Stud Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 28 October 2016, 8:03am
Golden Slipper winner Capitalist has been scratched from the Coolmore Stud Stakes because of a stone bruise. Read more »
Flying Artie could back up in G1 Darley
Melbourne
Thursday 27 October 2016, 5:52pm
Mick Price says Flying Artie could run in the Darley Classic a week after the Coolmore Stud Stakes but stablemate Extreme Choice is unlikely to do the same. Read more »
Slow learner Grand Rouge in distance test
Sydney
Thursday 27 October 2016, 5:33pm
Trainer Terry Robinson is hoping six-year-old gelding Grand Rouge is on the path to maturing following a consistent preparation ahead of the Country Classic. Read more »
Maher looking for first Derby win
Melbourne
Thursday 27 October 2016, 5:27pm
Ciaron Maher has already won the Caulfield Cup with Jameka this spring and the trainer is looking for a first Victoria Derby win with Beach Life. Read more »
Great price for Esteem in Cantala Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 27 October 2016, 5:18pm
Trainer Stuart Webb isn't overly concerned about the wide draw for Great Esteem as he heads to the Cantala Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Facts and figures on the G1 Coolmore
Melbourne
Thursday 27 October 2016, 4:33pm
A star-studded field of three-year-old colts are heading for a classic showdown in Saturday's Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
The Group One Myer Classic at a glance
Melbourne
Thursday 27 October 2016, 4:00pm
All the facts, figures and history on the Group One Myer Classic to be run at Flemington on Saturday. Read more »
Clark backs Dixie for G1 Myer graduation
Sydney
Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:59pm
Jockey Tim Clark says Dixie Blossoms is a Group One-quality mare ahead of her first attempt at the top level in the Myer Classic at Flemington. Read more »
Raffles has high hopes for Sacred Elixir
Melbourne
Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:50pm
Favourite Sacred Elixir could give the family-owned Raffles thoroughbred syndicate its first taste of Victoria Derby glory. Read more »
O'Shea rates Astern his best horse
Melbourne
Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:23pm
John O'Shea believes Astern in the best horse he has trained and the colt gets another chance to show why in a star-studded Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Hulberts chase first double
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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.
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »
Price confident with Extreme Choice
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 6:29pm
Mick Price is confident Extreme Choice can add another Group One to his resume when the colt takes on a star-studded field in the Coolmore Stud Stakes. Read more »
Linda Meech granted trainer's licence
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 6:06pm
Group One winning jockey Linda Meech is the latest Victorian rider to take out a trainer's licence. Read more »
Victoria Derby - what you need to know
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:42pm
Facts and figures about the Victoria Derby at Flemington on Saturday. Read more »
Double Superlative continues family record
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:32pm
Well bred gelding Double Superlative has helped his family bring up 12 course and class records at Doomben with his win. Read more »
Francis Of Assisi wins Bendigo Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:27pm
The Charlie Appleby-trained international visitor Francis Of Assisi has won the Bendigo Cup a week after his stablemate Qewy claimed the Geelong Cup. Read more »
Winx owner keeps on smiling at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:20pm
Zumbelina has broken her maiden with a strong-first up win at Canterbury for one of Winx's owners. Read more »
Bon Aurum gets another chance at mile
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:12pm
Ciaron Maher has changed Bon Aurum's work around since the Toorak Handicap and says the horse has responded going into the Group One Cantala Stakes. Read more »
The Cummings family and the Victoria Derby
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 4:34pm
A look at the Cummings family's success in the Victory Derby at Flemington. Read more »
Cummings with chance to win first Derby
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 4:17pm
James Cummings is chasing his first Victoria Derby win as a trainer, a race his great grandfather, grandfather and father have won. Read more »
Cummings focused on Derby, not dynasty
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 4:00pm
Trainer James Cummings is not dwelling on his famous racing family's history as he prepares for his first Victoria Derby. Read more »
Dunn to send biggest contingent to Sydney
Sydney
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 3:44pm
Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn says Legendary Luke is the best chance of the four horses he is bringing to Rosehill. Read more »
Waller with three chances in Carbine Club
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 3:39pm
Criterion's half-brother Comin' Through makes his stakes racing debut in the Carbine Club in which his rivals include stablemates Nikitas and High Mist. Read more »
Jockey Blake Shinn returns with a win
Sydney
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 3:28pm
Blake Shinn has bounced back from a 10-meeting suspension with a win on Crown Him at Canterbury. Read more »
Robbie Fradd reunited with Forster
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 2:46pm
Jim Byrne's decision to ride in Sydney means Robbie Fradd will be reunited with trainer Desleigh Forster aboard Meadow at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Derby favourite to start from gate one
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 1:51pm
New Zealander Sacred Elixir has drawn barrier one in his bid to win the Victoria Derby at Flemington. Read more »
Lee bros shine Lightz on Slipper prospect
Sydney
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 11:38am
Co-trainer Greg Lee believes Lightz could be the stable's first Golden Slipper runner in its 36-year history ahead of his second start in the Pierro Plate. Read more »
Buffering to get Queensland farewell
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 10:41am
Fans will get the chance to farewell Buffering in the lead-in to the Magic Millions, Queensland's richest race day. Read more »
Full field for Victoria Derby
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 10:32am
New Zealander Sacred Elixir heads a full field of 16 plus four emergencies for the Victoria Derby. Read more »
Trainer Con Karakatsanis charged
Sydney
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 10:12am
Trainer Con Karakatsanis has been charged over unregistered products found in his stable after stewards scratched Howmuchdoyouloveme from a G2 race. Read more »
Yankee Rose confirmed Oaks starter
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 8:46am
Trainer David Vandyke has given Yankee Rose the green light to run in the VRC Oaks after her third in the Cox Plate. Read more »
Hong Kong beckons for Lumiere
London
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 7:40am
Lumiere could have her season extended by taking in the Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin. Read more »
Scottish to miss the Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:39am
Godolphin has confirmed Scottish will head to the Emirates Stakes instead of the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Waller to be well represented in G1 mile
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 6:25pm
Trainer Chris Waller is set to have multiple runners in the Group One Cantala Stakes including last start Epsom Handicap placegetter Mackintosh. Read more »
Vic Derby winner Tarzino heads off to stud
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 6:16pm
Rosemont Stud is in discussions with a number of studs in New Zealand after announcing the retirement of Victoria Derby winner Tarzino. Read more »
RV to expand racehorse retirement program
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 5:50pm
Racing Victoria has released its equine welfare strategy, saying the focus is on improving racehorses' welfare before, during and after their racing careers. Read more »
1992 Caulfield Cup winner Mannerism dies
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 5:37pm
The 1992 Caulfield Cup-winning mare Mannerism has died at the age of 29. Read more »
Oceanographer added to Lexus field
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 5:33pm
Godolphin stayer Oceanographer is a late nomination for the Lexus Stakes, the last chance for a guaranteed Melbourne Cup berth. Read more »
First Seal to rejoin G1 winners' list
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 5:16pm
First Seal is ready to rejoin the Group One honour roll in the Myer Classic after an injury-plagued two years since her Flight Stakes win. Read more »
James Cummings delays Derby decision
Sydney
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 4:53pm
Trainer James Cummings has not yet decided whether both his Victoria Derby contenders will run in the Classic. Read more »
Whispering Brook back on track for Myer
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 3:53pm
Perth trainer Simon Miller hopes Whispering Brook can become the first filly to win the Group One Myer Classic on Saturday. Read more »
Cranbourne pair shaping for Group One dash
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 3:45pm
Ocean Embers and We've Got This will use a Group Two sprint at Flemington as a potential lead-in to the Darley Classic. Read more »
Gollan-trained horses facing Sydney test
Sydney
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 3:37pm
Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will test exciting three-year-old Il Riccio at Rosehill after his 10-length win at Ipswich on debut. Read more »
Williams back from suspension at Bendigo
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 3:32pm
Craig Williams has chosen to take rides at the Bendigo Cup meeting after spending more than a week on the sidelines through a careless riding suspension. Read more »
Prime Dispatch 25/10/2016
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 2:54pm
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
So Si Bon recovers well for Derby tilt
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 2:03pm
After teaming with Polanski, Hugh Bowman and Robbie Laing will chase a second Victoria Derby, this time with So Si Bon. Read more »
Trailblazers of horse racing honoured
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 1:39pm
Women trailblazers in horse racing have been honoured at the MCG. Read more »
Sugar Bay Leonard fighting fit for C'bury
Sydney
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 1:06pm
Trainer Joe Pride says if Sugar Bay Leonard's trackwork is an indication he should score an easy win at Canterbury on Wednesday. Read more »
Williams, Bowman pick up Oliver G1 rides
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 12:02pm
Craig Williams rides Highlad in the Victoria Derby and Hugh Bowman will be aboard Flying Artie in the Coolmore Stakes replacing the suspended Damien Oliver. Read more »
Waller explains decision to spell Winx
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 11:21am
Winx has been treated with antibiotics for a minor leg abrasion, making the decision to send the champion mare for a spell an easy one. Read more »
Kissick out for a year with back fracture
Sydney
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 10:57am
Country jockey John Kissick will be sidelined for at least a year following a vertebra fracture he suffered after falling from a steer. Read more »
Dual Derby winner Harzand retired to stud
London
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 10:52am
English and Irish Derby winner Harzand has been retired to stand at the Aga Khan's Gilltown Stud. Read more »
Snowden weighs up options for Capitalist
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 6:51am
Capitalist has had a look at the straight course at Flemington in a gallop in preparation for a Group One sprint at the track. Read more »
Oliver loses bid to ride on Derby Day
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 October 2016, 5:20am
Jockey Damien Oliver will not be back until Melbourne Cup day after losing a bid to cut his reckless riding ban. Read more »
Acting chairman would welcome Moodie back
Melbourne
Monday 24 October 2016, 6:17pm
Racing Victoria is confident it will find a replacement chief executive before Bernard Saundry leaves at year's end. Read more »
Pierro colt Ipso Facto has dad's nature
Sydney
Monday 24 October 2016, 5:12pm
Trainer Mark Newnham says Ipso Facto shares mental, not physical characteristics with his father Pierro as he considers starting the colt's career at Rosehill. Read more »
Big day looming at Flemington for Dunn
Melbourne
Monday 24 October 2016, 5:05pm
Dwayne Dunn says Victoria Derby day where the stakes are high is draining, more mentally than physically. Read more »
John Sargent hoping for two Derby runners
Melbourne
Monday 24 October 2016, 4:13pm
Trainer John Sargent has two three-year-olds he knows can run a distance with the hardest part getting a run in the Victoria Derby. Read more »
Winx to be sent for a spell
Melbourne
Monday 24 October 2016, 4:07pm
Dual Cox Plate winner Winx will not run again this spring with her trainer and owners already planning her next campaign. Read more »
Lonely Orphan heading for Country Classic
Sydney
Monday 24 October 2016, 3:59pm
Tamworth-trained mare Lonely Orphan is one of 35 entries for the $100,000 Country Classic to be run at Rosehill on Saturday. Read more »
Power lands UK stakes double
Monday 24 October 2016, 3:36pm
Fresh from siring his first New Zealand stakes-winner on Saturday in Gift of Power, Cambridge Stud shuttler Power (GB) was also making news in the UK at the weekend with a stakes double at Newbury. Read more »