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Waller stablemates in protest tussle

Saturday 21 November 2020, 3:32pm

The Chris Waller-trained Accountability has scored a Kemble Grange win on protest, stripping victory off his stablemate Relucent.  Read more »

McDonald hits the Highway with country duo

Friday 20 November 2020, 4:41pm

Former plumber Jade McDonald believes he has two genuine chances at Kembla where Roc De Khaper and Departing Bullet clash in the Highway Handicap.  Read more »

Sugar poised to go Boom in Swiss Ace Plate

Friday 20 November 2020, 3:43pm

A comfortable win in a recent barrier trial indicates Sugar Boom is on track to maintain her outstanding record at the Sunshine Coast in the Swiss Ace Plate.  Read more »

Schofield backs Reloaded to fire in Gong

Friday 20 November 2020, 2:53pm

Glyn Schofield chased the ride on Reloaded in The Gong after partnering him in trackwork and he remains confident he will give the race a shake.  Read more »

Scott's Irish Flame to burn at Ballarat

Friday 20 November 2020, 2:22pm

An anxious week of waiting has had a happy ending for trainer Brett Scott with first emergency Irish Flame gaining a run in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Gooree gelding primed to Rule on return

Friday 20 November 2020, 11:45am

Despite a lack of recent racing, expectations are high for Tulloch Lodge four-year-old Rule The World when he resumes at Kembla Grange.  Read more »

Moroney hoping Shelby Cobra solves riddle

Friday 20 November 2020, 11:13am

Mike Moroney knows he has a horse with great potential in Shelby Cobra but he isn't certain if he is a sprinter or a miler at this stage of his career.  Read more »

Thompson booked for Reckless Choice in Cup

Thursday 19 November 2020, 5:18pm

Ben Thompson's impressive work ethic has led to him gaining a full book of rides at the Sunshine Coast including Reckless Choice in the Mooloolaba Cup.  Read more »

Thompson stable in Purple patch of form

Thursday 19 November 2020, 2:53pm

Trainer John Thompson will chase his second $1 million provincial feature in as many weekends when he saddles up favourite Purple Sector in The Gong.  Read more »

Raymond's tough boy ready for Ballarat Cup

Thursday 19 November 2020, 12:44pm

Maddie Raymond couldn't believe it when Pacodali's owners gave her the opportunity to train him and she's hoping she can reward them in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Big Parade back after unkindest of cuts

Thursday 19 November 2020, 11:47am

Trainer Mark Newnham will take two horses to Kembla Grange who he hopes can make some rapid inroads during their respective summer campaigns.  Read more »

Blinkers go on Butter Blonde at Ballarat

Thursday 19 November 2020, 10:42am

Connections of Butter Blonde are hoping a preparatory gallop at Ballarat has schooled the filly sufficiently for her first race in the clockwise direction.  Read more »

Gong could provide perfect autumn Passage

Wednesday 18 November 2020, 4:00pm

Golden Eagle placegetter Dawn Passage will extend to a mile for the first time at Kembla Grange and his trainers expect him to relish the rise in distance.  Read more »

Trainer follows proven Cup path with Kiwia

Wednesday 18 November 2020, 1:11pm

Kiwia will return to chase a record third win in the Ballarat Cup and trainer Archie Alexander is confident the gelding can rise to the occasion.  Read more »

No decision on Hong Kong trip for McEvoy

Wednesday 18 November 2020, 11:42am

Star jockey Kerrin McEvoy will wait as long as possible before deciding whether to travel to Hong Kong to continue his partnership with Classique Legend.  Read more »

Brandenburg right on song for The Gong

Tuesday 17 November 2020, 4:10pm

John Sargent says a firm track and good barrier draw are the key ingredients to helping stakes winner Brandenburg return to the winner's list.  Read more »

Zahra picks up ride on Affair To Remember

Tuesday 17 November 2020, 12:09pm

Ballarat stalwart Dan O'Sullivan is hoping to land his first win in his home town Cup with Matriarch Stakes victor Affair To Remember.  Read more »

Cumani happy for One More Try at local Cup

Monday 16 November 2020, 2:30pm

Matt Cumani would love to win his home town Cup with One More Try, who he says deserves a change of luck in the Ballarat feature.  Read more »

Mooloolaba Cup next run for Ballistic Boy

Monday 16 November 2020, 12:59pm

The Mooloolaba Cup at the Sunshine Coast is the next step on the Magic Millions trail for Rough Habit Plate winner Ballistic Boy.  Read more »

Waller has consecutive Gongs in his sights

Monday 16 November 2020, 12:40pm

Kembla Grange will host the second edition of the $1 million The Gong, which has attracted quality nominations including four from the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »

Sweet Deal wins $1 million The Hunter

Saturday 14 November 2020, 6:44pm

The decision to bypass a stakes race in Sydney due to a wet track paid dividends when Sweet Deal raced away with the second renewal of The Hunter.  Read more »

Kah's ride closer to perfect than Sound

Saturday 14 November 2020, 6:30pm

A mid-race move from Jamie Kah landed former German stayer Sound his first Australian win in the Zipping Classic for trainer Mike Moroney.  Read more »

Berry says The Elanora has Derby potential

Saturday 14 November 2020, 5:36pm

Trainer Chris Waller might have unearthed an up-and-coming horse for the autumn in Newcastle Spring Stakes winner The Elanora.  Read more »

Carif gets two-mile consolation in Cup

Saturday 14 November 2020, 5:14pm

Peter Snowden originally set Carif for the Melbourne Cup but he was content with a Listed Sandown Cup win on the back of a well-judged Jamie Kah ride.  Read more »

Minervini celebrates Super local win

Saturday 14 November 2020, 4:44pm

Mark Minervini is keen to back up Super at the showcase Kembla Grange meeting after he brought up a hat-trick of wins at Newcastle.  Read more »

Wilde does it again in Sandown Guineas

Saturday 14 November 2020, 4:25pm

The Symon Wilde-trained Allibor broke his maiden status in style with a Group Two victory in the Sandown Guineas, aided by the addition of blinkers.  Read more »

Kemalpasa proves too hard to get past

Saturday 14 November 2020, 3:16pm

Tough Adelaide sprinter Kemalpasa again proved too good for Order Of Command when he relegated that horse to second for the third time.  Read more »

Sliders gives Godolphin a juvenile double

Saturday 14 November 2020, 2:02pm

Well-bred filly Sliders has made a winning debut at Newcastle and will go into the mix to join Godolphin's team for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Minervini set for Super day on home track

Friday 13 November 2020, 4:44pm

In-form gelding Super will have a home track advantage over most of his rivals when he chases his third win in succession at Newcastle.  Read more »

Racing mourns death of Cup-winning jockey

Friday 13 November 2020, 4:25pm

Racing Victoria has confirmed the death of decorated jockey W A 'Billy' Smith at the age of 92.  Read more »

Wide draw looms as a drawback for Kavak

Friday 13 November 2020, 3:54pm

Kavak will face his moment of truth from a difficult draw as he strives to keep his unbeaten record this campaign intact at Doomben.  Read more »

Aussies bet huge amount on Melbourne Cup

Friday 13 November 2020, 2:09pm

Australians showed they still love a punt on the Melbourne Cup with the race attracting record turnover despite the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more »

Country boy to chase $1 million Reward

Friday 13 November 2020, 1:33pm

An unpopular horse at trackwork, Special Reward can deliver regular rider Aaron Bullock the ultimate compensation with a $1 million payday at Newcastle.  Read more »

Matt Cumani looking to Score for Future

Friday 13 November 2020, 12:06pm

Matt Cumani has big plans for his improving stayer Future Score and he would love to see him start in the 2021 Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Trumbull on right track for Hunter success

Friday 13 November 2020, 11:29am

One of the leading fancies for the second running of The Hunter, Trumbull will be bidding to build on trainer Kim Waugh's great record at Newcastle.  Read more »

Wilde hoping for second Sandown Guineas

Friday 13 November 2020, 10:27am

Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde is having a great run and he's hoping that will continue in the Sandown Guineas with his promising gelding Allibor.  Read more »

VRC officially welcomes new CEO

Thursday 12 November 2020, 5:09pm

The Victoria Racing Club has officially ushered in experienced sports administrator Steve Rosich as its chief executive officer.  Read more »

Away Game's little sister set for debut

Thursday 12 November 2020, 4:47pm

Two prominent women in Sydney racing, trainer Annabel Neasham and media darling Lizzie Jelfs, have joined forces with well-related juvenile Pippa Charlotte.  Read more »

Racing officials reviewing use of whip

Thursday 12 November 2020, 3:41pm

A new study has again thrust the use of the whip into the headlines, two months after Racing Victoria called for national reform on the issue.  Read more »

Weight drop a boost for Catesby in Noud

Thursday 12 November 2020, 2:28pm

A significant weight drop has influenced trainer Grant Allard's decision to start consistent sprinter Catesby in the Keith Noud Quality at Doomben.  Read more »

Mature Princess relishing a staying trip

Thursday 12 November 2020, 12:59pm

Although Princess Jenni was an outstanding three-year-old, trainer David Brideoake believed she needed time to mature and could eventually become a top stayer.  Read more »

Syndicators chase another Newcastle major

Thursday 12 November 2020, 11:59am

Australian Bloodstock has plundered two of Newcastle's showcase races this year and they will chase another with a trio of runners in The Hunter.  Read more »

Snowden keen to see Carif over 3200 metres

Thursday 12 November 2020, 11:47am

Peter Snowden wanted Carif to run in the Melbourne Cup but he will have to settle for another two mile race in the Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Lightning causes Bendigo to be called off

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 4:03pm

Racing Victoria stewards had no alternative other than to abandon Bendigo after two races due to an electrical storm which had settled in for the day.  Read more »

Sandown Surprise with no Baby in Zipping

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 3:59pm

Surprise Baby will miss the Zipping Classic as his trainer Paul Preusker says he hasn't recovered from a torrid Melbourne Cup run.  Read more »

Payne's filly has a Spring in her Step

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 2:43pm

David Payne claimed two Group One wins during the Sydney spring with Montefilia and he will look to another filly to add to his stakes-race haul at Newcastle.  Read more »

Aysar to silence mile doubters in Guineas

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 1:18pm

Tom Dabernig is confident Aysar can silence any doubts about his ability to handle 1600 metres with a win in the Group Two Sandown Guineas.  Read more »

Racing NSW relaxes travel restrictions

Wednesday 11 November 2020, 11:38am

Victorian horses can now compete in NSW unencumbered after racing officials lifted the protocol requirements for interstate thoroughbred travel.  Read more »

Boss picks up plum ride on Surprise Baby

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:51pm

Glen Boss has no doubt beaten Melbourne Cup favourite Surprise Baby can recapture his best form when he chases a consolation win at Sandown.  Read more »

Tree change for Glenall ahead of Hunter

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:38pm

Trainer John Ramsey is hoping a change of scenery proves the perfect tonic for new recruit Glenall when he makes his debut for the stable at Newcastle.  Read more »

McEvoy in line for Sprint ride on Legend

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:16pm

The Everest winner Classique Legend has arrived in Hong Kong and will be prepared for the Group One Sprint at the International meeting.  Read more »

Lord Belvedere to bounce back at Sandown

Tuesday 10 November 2020, 2:33pm

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace dominated the staying races at Sandown last year and they are hoping they can again with Lord Belvedere and Etah James.  Read more »

Perennial placegetter chasing Sandown win

Monday 9 November 2020, 2:00pm

Former German stayer Sound has been making a habit of finishing second and trainer Mike Moroney is hoping he can post an overdue win in the Zipping Classic.  Read more »

Lees looking forward to home town Hunter

Monday 9 November 2020, 1:00pm

Leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is planning to have a significant presence at the track's stand alone meeting, which features the $1 million The Hunter.  Read more »

Gollan's Garibaldi shines in trial hitout

Monday 9 November 2020, 11:59am

Garibaldi has returned to trainer Tony Gollan's stable "two stone lighter" and poised to deliver on his early promise during the forthcoming summer carnival.  Read more »

Arcadia Queen farewells Victoria in style

Saturday 7 November 2020, 7:05pm

Star mare Arcadia Queen showed she was one of the best in the land when she took out her second spring Group One with an easy win in the Mackinnon Stakes.  Read more »

All bets off as TAB system crashes

Saturday 7 November 2020, 6:53pm

Punters have been left high and dry on one of the biggest days of the spring carnival, unable to place bets after Tabcorp's off-course systems shut down.  Read more »

Savatiano too Hot for Rosehill rivals

Saturday 7 November 2020, 6:27pm

The powerhouse Godolphin operation celebrated a two-state feature race double with Savatiano adding the Hot Danish Stakes to Bivouac's Group One Flemington win.  Read more »

Bivouac thrashes rivals to win VRC Sprint

Saturday 7 November 2020, 6:01pm

Glen Boss was at his theatrical best over the closing stages on Bivouac as he thrashed his rivals to win the VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Sneaky Five books Golden Slipper berth

Saturday 7 November 2020, 5:57pm

Victorian filly Sneaky Five has continued the Maher and Eustace stable's impressive juvenile form with her victory in the Golden Gift at Rosehill.  Read more »

True Self takes out Cup consolation again

Saturday 7 November 2020, 4:58pm

The internationals have captured another feature staying race at Flemington with the Willie Mullins-trained True Self triumphant in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Fast Talking victorious in Country Classic

Saturday 7 November 2020, 4:15pm

Dubbo gelding Fast Talking has edged out the Tamworth-trained Bajan Gold to score a deserved victory in the Country Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

Home track proves a winning Fortress

Saturday 7 November 2020, 3:47pm

Trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou will monitor Rosehill winner Fortress Command before deciding if he will back up at The Hunter meeting at Newcastle.  Read more »

Shelby Cobra strikes to win at Flemington

Saturday 7 November 2020, 2:59pm

Trainer Mike Moroney made it 21 winners at the Flemington carnival when three-year-old gelding Shelby Cobra took out The Amanda Elliott.  Read more »

Isotope on Magic Millions quest at Doomben

Friday 6 November 2020, 4:32pm

Isotope will have to cope with carrying top weight from the outside alley at Doomben but trainer Tony Gollan thinks she can rise to the challenge.  Read more »

In-form mare ready for Classic challenge

Friday 6 November 2020, 4:20pm

Gulgong-trained mare Amy's Shadow will be chasing a hat-trick of wins when she steps up to a middle-distance in the Country Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

O'Brien looks to Pondus to crown Cup week

Friday 6 November 2020, 1:30pm

International raider Pondus, a stablemate of Melbourne Cup winner Twilight Payment, will be out to atone for a luckless last-start defeat at Flemington.  Read more »

Moore bullish about Hodgson in Golden Gift

Friday 6 November 2020, 12:16pm

Gary Moore will saddle up a youngster at double-figure odds in the Golden Gift but he is confident the colt is a live chance in the $1 million race.  Read more »

Mugatoo boasts right form for Mackinnon

Friday 6 November 2020, 11:06am

The Cox Plate has historically been the perfect springboard for Mackinnon Stakes winners and Mugatoo is one of just two runners with that formline.  Read more »

Journeyman McGregor in Rosehill Approach

Friday 6 November 2020, 10:15am

From his days as a picnic rider to working for some of Victoria's prominent stables, Adrian McGregor is enjoying his latest career instalment as a trainer.  Read more »

Ryan has summer goals for Chains Of Honour

Friday 6 November 2020, 9:47am

Stakes winner Chains Of Honour is set to kick off a campaign that will encompass the better Sydney staying races over the summer.  Read more »

It's a Personal Oaks win for training team

Thursday 5 November 2020, 6:55pm

Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes took over as head trainers at Lindsay Park in August and their filly Personal's win in the VRC Oaks was their first Group One.  Read more »

Flying Ancestry makes it four in a row

Thursday 5 November 2020, 3:59pm

Promising sprinter Ancestry has proven he can handle the Flemington straight course with another dominant, on-speed win in a support race on Oaks day.  Read more »

Dosh hangs tough to get the cash narrowly

Thursday 5 November 2020, 3:41pm

Despite doing her best to throw the race away by hanging out, two-year-old filly Dosh has held on to win the Group Three Ottawa Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Debut winner scratched from Golden Gift

Thursday 5 November 2020, 2:33pm

The field for the rich Golden Gift has been reduced to 10 with the scratching of the Richard and Michael Freedman-trained Tiger Of Malay.  Read more »

Inside draw a concern for Love You Lucy

Thursday 5 November 2020, 1:41pm

An inside draw would have most trainers jumping for joy but Barry Squair is not convinced it's an advantage for Love You Lucy at Doomben.  Read more »

Williams duo following unconventional path

Thursday 5 November 2020, 1:29pm

Three days after posting a victory at his home track of Goulburn, Rent A Rock will be striving to do it all again in the Country Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

Weather to determine Baker's Rosehill crew

Thursday 5 November 2020, 11:57am

Last-start winner Positive Peace and tough mare Irithea will give trainer Bjorn Baker a strong presence in the Hot Danish Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Giving his all is Hey Doc's prescription

Thursday 5 November 2020, 11:44am

Tony McEvoy knows the VRC Sprint Classic is a tough challenge but he also knows his sprinter Hey Doc has the talent and the application to be to the fore.  Read more »

Country boys seeking Gold at Rosehill

Thursday 5 November 2020, 10:51am

A suspension to Louise Day has opened the door for country apprentice Reece Jones to partner the Cody Morgan-trained Bajan Gold at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman lands Nature Strip ride

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 4:31pm

Multiple Group One winner Nature Strip will have a new jockey as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing spring in the VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Freedman brothers have eye of the Tiger

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 4:00pm

Co-trainer Richard Freedman says debut winner Tiger Of Malay has continued to improve and he is expecting another bold performance in the Golden Gift.  Read more »

Mackinnon attack with proven performers

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 2:54pm

Tom Dabernig is approaching the Mackinnon Stakes with a degree of confidence in his two proven Group One performers, Fifty Stars and Harlem.  Read more »

RV investigating Melbourne Cup horse death

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 1:51pm

A post mortem will be conducted on Anthony Van Dyck after the European stayer became the latest Melbourne Cup fatality.  Read more »

Personal has key advantages over rival

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 11:35am

Tom Dabernig is confident Personal has the right form lines to win the VRC Oaks after following a tried and tested path to the Group One staying feature.  Read more »

Quiet night of celebrations for Cup winner

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 11:16am

Young jockey Jye McNeil still can't believe he has won a Melbourne Cup but he is making sure he takes the time to savour the post-race theatre.  Read more »

Cup whip breach costs McEvoy $50,000

Tuesday 3 November 2020, 6:26pm

Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy has had his Melbourne Cup day soured after being suspended and fined for overuse of the whip on runner-up Tiger Moth.  Read more »

O'Brien enjoys luck of the Irish - again

Tuesday 3 November 2020, 6:03pm

In a year that has been like no other, Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien has watched his horse win Australia's most famous race from the other side of the world.  Read more »

Youth triumphs as Jye McNeil claims Cup

Tuesday 3 November 2020, 5:19pm

Octogenarian owner Lloyd Williams has teamed with the Generation Z combination of trainer Joseph O'Brien and jockey Jye McNeil to win the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

McNeil wins Melbourne Cup at first attempt

Tuesday 3 November 2020, 4:35pm

Some people try for years, even decades, to win a Melbourne Cup but young jockey Jye McNeil has managed the incredible feat at his first try.  Read more »

Tycoon adds another win for Lindsay Park

Tuesday 3 November 2020, 1:46pm

Lindsay Park has made a superb start to Melbourne Cup day with two of the first four winners at Flemington, including juvenile Finance Tycoon.  Read more »

King Of Leogrance out of Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 3 November 2020, 11:21am

The Melbourne Cup field has been reduced to 23 with the race morning scratching of the Danny O'Brien-trained King Of Leogrance.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup facts and statistics

Monday 2 November 2020, 2:36pm

Some facts and figures on the history of the Melbourne Cup, including the most successful trainers and jockeys.  Read more »

Bowman cool and calm ahead of Cup bid

Monday 2 November 2020, 2:35pm

Champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien and Winx's jockey Hugh Bowman will team up with Anthony Van Dyck in a bid to win their first Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Owner-breeder thrilled with two Cup hopes

Monday 2 November 2020, 12:49pm

As the breeder of one Melbourne Cup runner and the owner of another, New Zealander Tony Rider is planning to celebrate regardless of the race result.  Read more »

Surprise Baby ready for second tilt at Cup

Monday 2 November 2020, 11:45am

Trainer Paul Preusker believes Surprise Baby is a more mature and furnished horse than when he finished fifth in last year's Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Munce tipping Anthony Van Dyck to win Cup

Monday 2 November 2020, 11:00am

Chris Munce won a Melbourne Cup as a jockey aboard Jezabeel and he is tipping English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck to capture Australia's famous two-miler.  Read more »

McDonald, Lane suspended from Derby day

Saturday 31 October 2020, 7:07pm

Top jockeys James McDonald and Damian Lane are free to ride in the Melbourne Cup but will miss the last day of the Flemington carnival through suspension.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Aidan O'Brien at draw

Saturday 31 October 2020, 6:52pm

English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck is predicted to start an outright favourite to deliver Aidan O'Brien his maiden win in a Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Jennings lands biggest catch of his career

Saturday 31 October 2020, 6:40pm

Jockey Koby Jennings has kept a cool head to land the biggest win of his career aboard Godolphin mare Colette in the Golden Eagle.  Read more »