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Damian Lane excited about first Cup ride
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Keeneland
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
Saturday 24 October 2015, 6:43pm
What the jockeys said after the Cox Plate. Read more »
Jumbo Prince in winning return at Doomben
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Cox Plate Group One
Thursday 22 October 2015, 5:03pm
What you need to know about the Cox Plate Read more »
Internationals hold Cox Plate key: Hayes
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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 »