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Damian Lane excited about first Cup ride

Wednesday 28 October 2015, 11:10am

Damian Lane will have his first Melbourne Cup ride when Quest For More lines up in the 3200m race at Flemington.   Read more »

Exosphere to face 11 rivals in G1 Coolmore

Wednesday 28 October 2015, 11:03am

Golden Rose winner Exosphere headlines a field of 12 for the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington, one of four Group One races on Victoria Derby Day.  Read more »

Full field declared for Victoria Derby

Wednesday 28 October 2015, 10:45am

The Mick Price-trained Tarzino is among a full field of 16 plus one emergency for the $1.5 million Group One Victoria Derby at Flemington.  Read more »

Big police presence for Melbourne Cup

Wednesday 28 October 2015, 10:18am

Police will use the same security operation for this year's Melbourne Cup, despite shots being fired at the chief racing steward's home.  Read more »

Stradbroke prize money cut concerns

Wednesday 28 October 2015, 10:11am

BRC is concerned a lowering of prize money for the Stradbroke Handicap could hamper plans to make the Brisbane showpiece an international race.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori excited about Breeders

Wednesday 28 October 2015, 10:01am

Frankie Dettori has arrived in Kentucky ahead of the Breeders' Cup meeting at which his rides include Golden Horn.  Read more »

Derby Day to kick off Melbourne Cup week

Wednesday 28 October 2015, 6:47am

Tarzino is the clear-cut favourite in Victoria Derby markets ahead of acceptances and the barrier draw for the $1.5 million classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Different stewards hear Matthews case

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 7:28pm

The stewards' panel which heard the Sam Kavanagh cobalt case has been replaced at the request of legal counsel for Dr Adam Matthews.  Read more »

Stokes hoping for first Derby success

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 6:00pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes had a successful Melbourne Cup week in 2014 and he saddles up a Victoria Derby chance on the opening day of this year's carnival.  Read more »

Fame Game camp says Cup favourite on song

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 5:29pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Fame Game has come through his Caulfield Cup run in excellent shape and continues to please connections.  Read more »

Bosson to ride Magic Hurricane in G1

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 4:51pm

Godolphin has booked Opie Bosson to ride Magic Hurricane in the Mackinnon Stakes with James McDonald to partner stablemate Contributer.  Read more »

Elhaame chases Cup start in Lexus Stakes

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 4:47pm

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor will rely on Elhaame in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington with victory assuring the stayer of a Melbourne Cup start.  Read more »

Huet, Artistry a formidable combination

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 4:07pm

Thomas Huet has a special affinity with Artistry, the in-form racemare chasing three city wins on the trot at Rosehill.  Read more »

Royal Descent set to rise again in G1 Myer

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 4:04pm

Trainer Chris Waller has confidence in Royal Descent in the Myer Classic and expects her to bounce back after her Caulfield Cup failure.  Read more »

Gust Of Wind ready for Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 3:49pm

Trainer John Sargent has confirmed Gust Of Wind will bypass the Mackinnon Stakes and go straight into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Exosphere odds-on in Coolmore Stud Stakes

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 3:27pm

Exciting three-year-old Exosphere will be out to add the Coolmore Stud Stakes to his Group One Golden Rose Stakes win.  Read more »

Trainer Ed Dunlop arrives in Australia

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 3:02pm

English trainer Ed Dunlop has arrived in Australia with his first port of call the Werribee centre where his Melbourne Cup hopes are housed.  Read more »

Fifth Stakes- Winner for Uncle Mo

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 2:24pm

It’s always nice to break your maiden in a stakes race and that was the scenario for talented colt Forevamo (2c Uncle Mo x Candlelightdinner, by Slew Gin Fizz).   Read more »

Binary set to continue Berry, Hawkes run

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 2:10pm

Tommy Berry made it look easy on Chautauqua in Manikato Stakes and the Hawkes stable will be hoping he can do the same on Binary at Canterbury.  Read more »

Cirrus Des Aigles set for Hong Kong Vase

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 11:41am

Seven-time Group One winner Cirrus Des Aigles is being aimed at the Hong Kong Vase  Read more »

Gate one for Golden Horn In Breeders' Cup

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 11:30am

The John Godsen-trained Golden Horn has drawn the rails for his Breeders' Cup Turf bid at Keeneland.  Read more »

Max Dynamite has first look at Flemington

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 7:58am

The Willie Mullins camp has taken Max Dynamite to Flemington for a look at the raceday stalls, the tunnel, the mounting yard and of course the track.   Read more »

Max Dynamite to get look at Flemington

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 5:06am

Irishstayer Max Dynamite will have his first look around Flemington in a familiarisation tour ahead of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

No Melbourne Cup for Precedence

Monday 26 October 2015, 7:12pm

There will be no Melbourne Cup for sentimental favourite Precedence who is missing from the latest acceptances.  Read more »

The Offer topweight for Bendigo Cup

Monday 26 October 2015, 6:58pm

The $300,000 Bendigo Cup has attracted a field of 11 with the Gai Waterhouse-trained Melbourne Cup hopeful The Offer topweight with 59kg.  Read more »

Gallop to decide Gust Of Wind Cup path

Monday 26 October 2015, 6:15pm

John Sargent already has one mare safely in the top 24 of the Melbourne Cup ballot and hopes another forces her way in with her performance on Derby Day.  Read more »

Muzyka to stake Oaks claims in Wakeful

Monday 26 October 2015, 5:27pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan believes Muzyka can be a genuine threat in the VRC Oaks and she will stake her claim in the Wakeful at Flemington.  Read more »

Sebring Sun ready to take on Exosphere

Monday 26 October 2015, 4:14pm

Trainer Gary Portelli believes Sebring Sun can give Godolphin colt Exosphere a run for his money in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Lizard Island on song for Derby: Hyland

Monday 26 October 2015, 4:04pm

Pat Hyland has won two Victoria Derbys as a jockey and the trainer says talented colt Lizard Island is right on song for his shot at the Classic.  Read more »

The United States to carry 52.5kg in Cup

Monday 26 October 2015, 10:52am

Moonee Valley Cup winner The United States has been given a 2.5 kilogram Melbourne Cup penalty for his win.  Read more »

First runner, first winner for Smart Missile

Monday 26 October 2015, 9:27am

First season sire Smart Missile posted his first winner when debutante Smart 'N' Sassy scored in dashing style on Saturday at the Riccarton Park metropolitan meeting in New Zealand.  Read more »

Matt Cumani to begin training at Ballarat

Sunday 25 October 2015, 4:54pm

Matt Cumani will carry on the family tradition by taking out a trainer's licence on the other side of the world from his renowned father Luca  Read more »

Emirates Stakes goal for Arod

Sunday 25 October 2015, 4:32pm

Craig Williams is expecting a fitter Arod after the foreign raider disappointed in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Veteran Jeff Lloyd on winning streak

Sunday 25 October 2015, 4:13pm

Four winners at Doomben has elevated veteran jockey Jeff Lloyd to a share of the lead in the Brisbane premiership.  Read more »

Williams learns more about Hokko Brave

Sunday 25 October 2015, 4:04pm

Hokko Brave has had a gallop at Werribee with Craig Williams aboard as part of his preparation towards the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Winx favourite to win another Cox Plate

Sunday 25 October 2015, 3:49pm

Winx, the newly anointed superstar of Australian racing, is already favourite to win a second Cox Plate.  Read more »

Buffering in good order after tough run

Sunday 25 October 2015, 3:27pm

Trainer Rob Heathcote says Buffering has come through a tough time in the Manikato Stakes in good order and will press on to the Darley Classic.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux loses shoe in Werribee gallop

Sunday 25 October 2015, 1:57pm

Three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux had a solid workout at Werribee despite losing a shoe in the gallop.  Read more »

Clipperton halfway to weight loss goal

Sunday 25 October 2015, 12:48pm

Sam Clipperton will make his Melbourne spring carnival debut with three Group One rides on Victoria Derby day, including Stay With Me in the Myer Classic.  Read more »

Baker, Bosson out to continue spring run

Sunday 25 October 2015, 11:59am

Murray Baker and Opie Bosson are looking to reach even bigger heights with Mongolian Khan and Turn Me Loose this spring.  Read more »

Schweida opts for Millions over Melb G3

Sunday 25 October 2015, 11:17am

Trainer Kelly Schweida and Miss Cover Girl's owners will bypass a Group Three race in Melbourne in favour of chasing a Magic Millions raceday win.  Read more »

Marcel springs upset in Trophy

Sunday 25 October 2015, 10:18am

The Peter Chapple Hyam-trained Marcel has sprung a major surprise in the Racing Post Trophy, the final Group One race of the British season.  Read more »

Highland Reel best of Plate internationals

Saturday 24 October 2015, 8:00pm

After combining to win the Cox Plate with Adelaide a year ago, Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have had to settle for third this time with Highland Reel.  Read more »

Glen Boss to miss Derby day at Flemington

Saturday 24 October 2015, 7:56pm

A careless-riding suspension has Glen Boss sidelined for the opening day of the Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Battler Burles will be back for Cox again

Saturday 24 October 2015, 7:16pm

The trainers of Cox Plate battlers The Cleaner and Mourinho are holding their heads high despite being outclassed in a world-class Cox Plate.  Read more »

Waterhouse's wait for Cox Plate goes on

Saturday 24 October 2015, 6:53pm

A Cox Plate win has been elusive for trainer Gai Waterhouse and her wait continues after outsider Pornichet finished fourth to Winx.  Read more »

Criterion in top Melb Cup hit-out: Hayes

Saturday 24 October 2015, 6:48pm

Criterion has produced an eye-catching Melbourne Cup trial with his second placing to Winx in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

What the Cox Plate jockeys said

Saturday 24 October 2015, 6:43pm

What the jockeys said after the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Jumbo Prince in winning return at Doomben

Saturday 24 October 2015, 6:24pm

Well-performed galloper Jumbo Prince is on target for the Magic Millions carnival after a fast-finishing first-up win at Doomben.  Read more »

Turn Me Loose takes out G2 Crystal Mile

Saturday 24 October 2015, 6:08pm

New Zealand-trained Turn Me Loose will chase a Group One Emirates Stakes win after scoring a strong victory in the Crystal Mile.at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Brilliant mare Winx claims WFA Cox Plate

Saturday 24 October 2015, 6:03pm

Trainer Chris Waller has taken Group One honours 54 times but Winx has given him a first Cox Plate triumph.  Read more »

Queen happy Bold Sniper to run in her race

Saturday 24 October 2015, 5:22pm

David Hayes says the Queen is happy for Bold Sniper to target the race named in her honour on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Jameka gives Maher second shot at Oaks win

Saturday 24 October 2015, 5:18pm

Jameka has beaten Shards and Victoria Derby favourite Tarzino to claim a Group Two race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

The United States stakes his claim for Cup

Saturday 24 October 2015, 4:47pm

Victoria's chief handicapper Greg Carpenter will weigh up the Melbourne Cup penalty for The United States after his brilliant Moonee Valley win.  Read more »

Rocky road leads to Highway win for Morgan

Saturday 24 October 2015, 4:44pm

The past few years have been a difficult period in Cody Morgan's life, but the bush trainer had something to smile with a winner at Randwick.  Read more »

Lake Geneva claims her first stakes win

Saturday 24 October 2015, 4:03pm

Three-year-old Lake Geneva has added a first stakes win in the Listed Crockett Stakes to her two Group One placings from last season as a juvenile.  Read more »

Holler leaves Valley rivals in his wake

Saturday 24 October 2015, 3:10pm

Godolphin colt Holler has claimed his first win since his debut, trouncing his opposition in a Group Three sprint at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Zahra continues good form at Moonee Valley

Saturday 24 October 2015, 3:06pm

Mark Zahra has continued his impressive spring form, guiding My Poppette to an all-the-way win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Berry sent for X-rays after Sydney fall

Saturday 24 October 2015, 3:02pm

Top jockey Tommy Berry will have precautionary X-rays on his neck after being dislodged from a horse at Randwick  Read more »

Hawkes stable, Berry team up with 2YO Star

Saturday 24 October 2015, 3:01pm

A day after winning the Manikato Stakes on Chautauqua, Tommy Berry has combined with the Hawkes training partnership to score on Star Turn at Randwick.  Read more »

Punishing result the right one for trainer

Saturday 24 October 2015, 2:17pm

Punishing has sewn up a berth in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after beating Endless Days at Doomben.  Read more »

Tawteen adds another Valley win to her CV

Saturday 24 October 2015, 2:10pm

A decision to freshen Tawteen for a 955m sprint on Cox Plate day has been rewarded with the mare racing to another Moonee Valley win.  Read more »

Vanbrugh ruled out of Victoria Derby start

Saturday 24 October 2015, 1:55pm

Trainer Chris Waller has decided to miss the Victoria Derby with Vanbrugh to concentrate on autumn racing with the colt.  Read more »

Dalradian a rare early 2YO winner for Weir

Saturday 24 October 2015, 1:52pm

Dalradian has made it two wins from as many starts in taking out the Inglis Banner at Moonee Valley  Read more »

Bold Circle takes out first Randwick race

Saturday 24 October 2015, 1:38pm

The David Payne-trained Bold Circle has scored his third win, coming from behind to take out the opening race at Randwick.  Read more »

Golden Horn given green light for Breeders

Saturday 24 October 2015, 8:15am

Golden Horn has been confirmed as a starter in the Breeders' Cup Turf in Kentucky which will be his swan song.  Read more »

Mark Zahra suspended at Moonee Valley

Friday 23 October 2015, 11:23pm

In form jockey Mark Zahra has been suspended for 22 meetings on a careless riding charge at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Berry lands first Group One in Melbourne

Friday 23 October 2015, 10:34pm

Chautauqua has provided Tommy Berry with his first Melbourne Group One victory with a last to first win in the Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Lee and Shannon Hope change cobalt pleas

Friday 23 October 2015, 8:53pm

After the adjournment of their cobalt hearing until after the Melbourne Cup trainers Lee and Shannon Hope have changed their pleas to guilty.  Read more »

Working with Criterion a thrill for Hayes

Friday 23 October 2015, 5:46pm

Ben Hayes has kept a close eye on Criterion in recent months and the son of trainer David Hayes hopes to see the horse win the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Another vet charged in Sam Kavanagh case

Friday 23 October 2015, 5:29pm

Vet Dr Adam Matthews will front Racing NSW stewards who have issued six charges against him relating to the supply of cobalt in the Sam Kavanah case.  Read more »

The Cleaner back bigger and better: Burles

Friday 23 October 2015, 4:52pm

A bad barrier played against The Cleaner in his first Cox Plate but trainer Mick Burles is predicting a different scenario from gate two.  Read more »

Hierarchal to carry on family tradition

Friday 23 October 2015, 4:37pm

Anthony Cummings is looking to Hierarchal to step up at Moonee Valley before he takes on the Victoria Derby distance.  Read more »

Light muster for Waller at Moonee Valley

Friday 23 October 2015, 4:25pm

Chris Waller has only six runners at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate day but he holds a strong hand in two of the biggest races.  Read more »

Dynamic Syndications Celebrate their 10th Anniversary of Racetrack Winners

Friday 23 October 2015, 3:41pm

Saturday October 22, 2005, was a red letter day in the life of the newly formed company and its registered trading name DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS.  Read more »

Zafina out to clinch Magic Millions berth

Friday 23 October 2015, 3:23pm

Zafina can win her way in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with a top-two finish in the Pierro Plate at Randwick.  Read more »

Boss aims for quartet of Plate victories

Friday 23 October 2015, 12:23pm

Kermadec will have more favourable ground conditions at Moonee Valley as he strives to provide Glen Boss with a fourth Cox Plate win.  Read more »

Mourinho in belated G1 Cox Plate chance

Friday 23 October 2015, 12:10pm

Eight-year-old Mourinho has made his mark in weight-for-age races in the past year to cement his shot at the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Walker confidence sky high for Plate bid

Friday 23 October 2015, 11:51am

Michael Walker won the Caulfield Stakes the first time he rode Criterion in a race and is looking to add a Cox Plate.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 88

Friday 23 October 2015, 11:46am

This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Plate draw a help for The Cleaner: Burles

Friday 23 October 2015, 11:44am

Trainer Mick Burles insists his front-running star The Cleaner will take a lot of catching in the $3 million Cox Plate.  Read more »

Friendly pat to coax best from Charlie Cat

Friday 23 October 2015, 11:33am

Trainer Bryan Guy is hoping some help from Doomben barrier attendants will inspire a return to winning form for Charlie Cat.  Read more »

Gay deceiver Quick Snitzel ready to win

Friday 23 October 2015, 11:21am

Former Melbourne galloper Quick Snitzel will be out to break through for his first Queensland win at Doomben.  Read more »

Another Impressive Star Witness Winner

Friday 23 October 2015, 9:11am

The winners have been coming at a fast and furious rate for dual Group 1 winner Star Witness this season.   Read more »

Zarak gives dam Zarkava a first victory

Friday 23 October 2015, 5:48am

Brilliant mare Zarkava's first foal to race, Zarak, has made a winning debut for the Aga Khan at Deauville.  Read more »

Manikato Stakes heads Cox Plate weekend

Friday 23 October 2015, 5:01am

Tommy Berry will be aiming for his first Group One win in Melbourne when he rides Chautauqua in the Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Cox Plate - what you need to know

Thursday 22 October 2015, 5:03pm

What you need to know about the Cox Plate  Read more »

Internationals hold Cox Plate key: Hayes

Thursday 22 October 2015, 4:52pm

David Hayes says the invited internationals stand between his horse Criterion and another Lindsay Park win in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Prince Of Penzance going for second MV Cup

Thursday 22 October 2015, 4:30pm

Last year's Moonee Valley Gold Cup winner Prince Of Penzance is favourite to make it back-to-back victories in the 2500m staying race.  Read more »

Derby favourite to come up roses in Vase

Thursday 22 October 2015, 4:30pm

The Moonee Valley track will hold no fears for Victoria Derby favourite Tarzino who was given his first look at the circuit in a midweek workout.  Read more »

Dunn in expansive mood with stablemates

Thursday 22 October 2015, 2:43pm

Matthew Dunn's search for a roomy track for Londehero and Sister Emma has led him to Randwick.  Read more »

Chautauqua favourite to give Berry Vic G1

Thursday 22 October 2015, 2:34pm

Tommy Berry reunites with brilliant sprinter Chautauqua in the Manikato Stakes with the Sydney jockey in search of a first Melbourne Group One win.  Read more »

Lack of staying races a Perplexity: Munce

Thursday 22 October 2015, 1:28pm

Chris Munce is resigned to running Perplexity over a middle distance at Doomben due to a lack of metropolitan staying races in Brisbane.  Read more »

Scherzoso out to give McEvoy stable a lift

Thursday 22 October 2015, 1:11pm

Scherzoso can emerge as a ray of spring sunshine for Tony McEvoy when the four-year-old steps out at Randwick.  Read more »

Cox Plate win high on Waller's wish list

Thursday 22 October 2015, 12:32pm

Trainer Chris Waller says a Cox Plate win would be career-defining as he bids to add one of the biggest races on the Australian calendar to his resume.  Read more »

Brisbane summer series beckons for Neo

Thursday 22 October 2015, 11:19am

Stakes winner Neo will resume at Doomben ahead of a campaign geared towards Brisbane's summer triple crown races.  Read more »

More More Than Ready's at Stud

Thursday 22 October 2015, 10:32am

Whilst More Than Ready tasted success twice at Randwick on Saturday with Montauk and Nayeli, it was announced he will have two new sons retire to Stud in the U.S next season.  Read more »

Protectionist, Let's Make Adeal out of Cup

Thursday 22 October 2015, 9:45am

Let's Make Adeal and Protectionist are both out of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Let's Make Adeal out of Melbourne Cup

Thursday 22 October 2015, 9:01am

Let's Make Adeal is out of the Melbourne Cup after pulling up from trackwork with a suspected tendon innjury.  Read more »

Golden Horn on track for Breeders' Cup

Thursday 22 October 2015, 6:46am

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Golden Horn will bid to end his illustrious career with victory in the Breeders' Cup in Kentucky.  Read more »