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Prince continues Waller's Cantala streak
Melbourne
Saturday 31 October 2020, 6:27pm
Chris Waller was again to the fore in a Group One race when Yulong Prince took out the feature Cantala Stakes for owners Yulong Investments. Read more »
Gytrash surges to rich Sydney victory
Sydney
Saturday 31 October 2020, 6:17pm
South Australian sprinter Gytrash has capped a successful Sydney spring sojourn with a victory in the $1 million Yes Yes Yes Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Pagan kicks Group One Victoria Derby goal
Melbourne
Saturday 31 October 2020, 5:09pm
Denis Pagan prided himself on not showing emotion as an AFL coach but he couldn't contain his tears after winning the Victoria Derby with Johnny Get Angry. Read more »
Costello wins home track Cup for Payne
Sydney
Saturday 31 October 2020, 4:23pm
A $40,000 yearling purchase for trainer David Payne, Costello has proven to be a bargain buy after taking out the $500,000 Rosehill Gold Cup. Read more »
September Run races away with Coolmore
Sydney
Saturday 31 October 2020, 4:07pm
The Chris Waller-trained September Run has scored her most important victory with a barnstorming performance to win the Coolmore Stud Stakes. Read more »
Oliver says Bott's blinker idea wins race
Melbourne
Saturday 31 October 2020, 3:59pm
Damien Oliver wasn't impressed by Shout The Bar's trackwork midweek but the addition of blinkers on race day has proven to be a masterstroke. Read more »
History of Hotham Stakes winners in Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 31 October 2020, 2:37pm
The Hotham Stakes last provided the Melbourne Cup winner 11 years ago when the Mark Kavanagh-trained Shocking claimed both races. Read more »
Ashrun races his way into Melb Cup field
Sydney
Saturday 31 October 2020, 2:34pm
Kerrin McEvoy rides Tiger Moth in the Melbourne Cup but warns Ashrun is in the race with a big chance after guiding him to victory in the Hotham Stakes. Read more »
Enchanted Heart scores consolation win
Sydney
Saturday 31 October 2020, 2:01pm
Progressive mare Enchanted Heart has put herself in contention for a start in $1 million The Hunter after relishing the wet conditions to win at Rosehill. Read more »
No Oaks for Victoria Quay despite win
Melbourne
Saturday 31 October 2020, 1:27pm
Calvin McEvoy says exciting staying prospect Victoria Quay won't follow the usual path of Wakeful Stakes winners and run in the VRC Oaks as she is immature. Read more »
Lyrical Girl poised to tick wet track box
Brisbane
Friday 30 October 2020, 4:06pm
Lyrical Girl has swept all before her this campaign on dry tracks and the prospect of rain-affected going at Doomben isn't a concern for trainer Tony Gollan. Read more »
RV vets inspect Melbourne Cup entrants
Melbourne
Friday 30 October 2020, 3:57pm
The majority of the top 35 horses still in contention for the Melbourne Cup have been passed fit to start by Racing Victoria veterinarians. Read more »
Cannons adds overseas element to Cup
Sydney
Friday 30 October 2020, 2:27pm
Sound Of Cannons will bring some strong international formlines to Rosehill when he makes his debut for Sydney trainer John O'Shea. Read more »
Jordan Childs gains Cup ride on raider
Melbourne
Friday 30 October 2020, 1:11pm
Jordan Childs' spring began with a blow when he found out he had lost the Melbourne Cup ride on Surprise Baby but he's gained the mount on Stratum Albion. Read more »
Eduardo in bid for Everest redemption
Sydney
Friday 30 October 2020, 12:14pm
Trainer Joe Pride's first instinct was to spell Eduardo after his deflating Everest performance but the horse has convinced him to push on into the spring. Read more »
Hotham runners in race for final Cup spot
Sydney
Friday 30 October 2020, 11:36am
Nine of the 10 starters in the Hotham Stakes will be chasing the last place in the Melbourne Cup field, including the Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Carif. Read more »
Godolphin trio ready to fly in Eagle
Sydney
Friday 30 October 2020, 11:26am
James Cummings can make a case for each of his Golden Eagle runners and says all three of them head into the rich race with genuine credentials. Read more »
Former AFL coach excited over Derby runner
Melbourne
Friday 30 October 2020, 11:03am
Denis Pagan wasn't known for getting emotional when he was an AFL coach but he is struggling to contain his excitement about having a Victoria Derby runner. Read more »
O'Shea hopes All Saints' comes marching in
Sydney
Thursday 29 October 2020, 4:54pm
With a string of spring carnival seconds, John O'Shea is due for a change of luck in a feature race and All Saints' Eve is shaping as the horse to deliver it. Read more »
Aidan O'Brien pair want firm track for Cup
Melbourne
Thursday 29 October 2020, 4:36pm
Aidan O'Brien's travelling foreman T J Comerford is hoping a firm Flemington track will help the Irish stable in its bid for a first Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Olympic Class earns metropolitan crack
Brisbane
Thursday 29 October 2020, 4:20pm
The rapid rate of improvement by Olympic Class in his first racing campaign has earned the three-year-old a step up to city grade at Doomben. Read more »
Trinder fearful of young Mystic in Rose
Melbourne
Thursday 29 October 2020, 1:29pm
Adam Trinder's star mare Mystic Journey is back to her best but her threat at Flemington could be lightweight Odeum who will carry eight kilos less. Read more »
Cumani stayer ready to Hit the Derby
Melbourne
Thursday 29 October 2020, 1:02pm
Matt Cumani set Hit The Shot for the Victoria Derby knowing the 2500 metres would suit him and said the horse had enjoyed a perfect preparation for the race. Read more »
Wild Ruler ready to tame Coolmore rivals
Sydney
Thursday 29 October 2020, 12:38pm
Sydney colt Wild Ruler has drawn the outside barrier in the Coolmore Stud Stakes, a gate his trainers see as being perfect for his straight track debut. Read more »
Gytrash chasing $1 million consolation
Sydney
Thursday 29 October 2020, 11:31am
South Australian trainer Gordon Richards has enjoyed a heady ride with top sprinter Gytrash this spring and it's not over yet. Read more »
VRC disappointed in roadblock for owners
Melbourne
Thursday 29 October 2020, 11:08am
The Victorian government's decision not to allow owners at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup festival has been met with disappointment by racing officials. Read more »
Boutique stable in Cup with a live chance
Sydney
Thursday 29 October 2020, 9:16am
With a weight-for-age win in the bank, Think It Over is on a mission to deliver his connections a $500,000 windfall in the Rosehill Cup. Read more »
Princess Jenni fends off Irish raider
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 October 2020, 6:04pm
Princess Jenni has returned to form with a Bendigo Cup win, holding off overseas raider Pondus who needed a weight penalty to get into the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Weather to determine Dame Giselle's fate
Sydney
Wednesday 28 October 2020, 4:44pm
The Snowden stable will monitor the weather and track conditions before deciding if top filly Dame Giselle will chase a $1 million goal at Rosehill. Read more »
Prince Of Arran in best form for the Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 October 2020, 4:16pm
English stayer Prince Of Arran has already been placed in two Melbourne Cups but track rider Aled Beech says he's in better form for this year's tilt. Read more »
Crunch time for Alligator Blood in Eagle
Sydney
Wednesday 28 October 2020, 12:18pm
Alligator Blood's trainer David Vandyke admits the horse would probably be in Melbourne if not for the lure of the rich Golden Eagle at Rosehill. Read more »
O'Brien ready for the unorthodox in Derby
Melbourne
Wednesday 28 October 2020, 11:07am
Danny O'Brien does things his way and he is prepared to rewrite the rule book with Young Werther in the Group One Victoria Derby. Read more »
Favourite draws wide in Golden Eagle
Sydney
Tuesday 27 October 2020, 6:04pm
Funstar will have to overcome the outside barrier if she is to deliver trainer Chris Waller a second victory in the rich Golden Eagle at Rosehill. Read more »
Price ready for a big week at Flemington
Melbourne
Tuesday 27 October 2020, 12:47pm
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior will saddle up three Group One runners at Flemington, including Redwood Shadow in the Victoria Derby. Read more »
Corstens pair ready for Coolmore sprint
Melbourne
Tuesday 27 October 2020, 11:18am
The Leon and Troy Corstens stable has got two live chances going into the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes with both Ranting and Swats That in winning form. Read more »
Ryan faces an anxious wait with Bottega
Sydney
Monday 26 October 2020, 2:30pm
Fresh from claiming a $1 million race with Peltzer, Gerald Ryan will be chasing an even bigger payday if Bottega can force his way into the Golden Eagle field. Read more »
Maher hoping Anders ready for Coolmore
Melbourne
Monday 26 October 2020, 1:19pm
Ciaron Maher will monitor Anders during the week but believes he has recovered from the heat stress he suffered when he finished third in the Blue Sapphire. Read more »
Gotta Kiss nearing a return to racing
Brisbane
Monday 26 October 2020, 10:58am
Group One placegetter Gotta Kiss in on target to resume at the Sunshine Coast after pleasing her trainers with her performance in an Eagle Farm jump out. Read more »
Positive Peace ploughs through the mud
Sydney
Saturday 24 October 2020, 6:10pm
The Bjorn Baker-trained Positive Peace has bounced back to winning form, posting another black-type win in heavy conditions at Randwick Read more »
Boss makes it four Cox Plates on import
Melbourne
Saturday 24 October 2020, 5:54pm
Glen Boss has continued his late-career rejuvenation with his fourth win in a Cox Plate on import Sir Dragonet, trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace. Read more »
Peltzer repays Ryan's faith with Bondi win
Sydney
Saturday 24 October 2020, 5:34pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan has long regarded Peltzer as an exciting colt and the three-year-old showed why with a commanding win in the Bondi Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Knights Order too strong in Tatts Cup
Sydney
Saturday 24 October 2020, 4:42pm
Winona Costin has celebrated a winning double at Randwick, adding a victory aboard Tulloch Lodge gelding Knights Order to her Highway Handicap triumph. Read more »
She's Melbourne Cup-bound after Valley win
Melbourne
Saturday 24 October 2020, 4:28pm
A wet track and rise in distance helped Miami Bound return to her best with an easy win in the Moonee Valley Cup and the Melbourne Cup is her next stop. Read more »
Cherry Tortoni ripe for Victoria Derby
Melbourne
Saturday 24 October 2020, 3:36pm
Patrick Payne was relieved to see Cherry Tortoni return to his best form to win the Moonee Valley Vase in style, ahead of a Victoria Derby assault. Read more »
Bopper leads Crowley rivals a merry dance
Sydney
Saturday 24 October 2020, 3:15pm
The Kris Lees-trained The Bopper has signalled he has a nice future with an impressive victory in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Freedmans strike with first 2YO winner
Sydney
Saturday 24 October 2020, 2:28pm
The $1 million Golden Gift is on the radar for Tiger Of Malay after he made a winning debut for trainers Richard and Michael Freedman at Randwick. Read more »
Filly continues Maher's juvenile streak
Melbourne
Saturday 24 October 2020, 2:13pm
Ciaron Maher was happy he listened to the advice of owner Anthony Mithen and sent Sneaky Five to The Valley for a $500,000 race instead of a jump out. Read more »
Unfashionable Stylebender earns Bondi shot
Sydney
Friday 23 October 2020, 4:57pm
He is the rank outsider of the Bondi Stakes field but Stylebender has shown trainer Bryce Heys enough raw talent to earn his place in the lucrative race. Read more »
Raider Magic Wand scratched from Cox Plate
Melbourne
Friday 23 October 2020, 3:00pm
First emergency Buckhurst has been elevated into the field for the Cox Plate following the withdrawal of international Magic Wand. Read more »
Cummings and King set to rule at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 23 October 2020, 1:00pm
The combination of trainer James Cummings and jockey Rachel King could be in for a heady afternoon at Randwick where they team up in six races. Read more »
Ghostwriter begins Millions countdown
Brisbane
Friday 23 October 2020, 12:52pm
High-priced yearling purchase Ghostwriter will begin his quest for a Magic Millions start in the Spring Plate at Doomben. Read more »
Mare can complete McEvoy's grand slam set
Sydney
Friday 23 October 2020, 12:00pm
Kerrin McEvoy will join elite company if he can become just the eighth jockey to win racing's grand slam by claiming the Cox Plate on Probabeel. Read more »
Cox Plate timing right for import Mugatoo
Sydney
Friday 23 October 2020, 10:06am
The absence of an established star in the Cox Plate has given Kris Lees the confidence to test Mugatoo against the country's best middle-distance horses. Read more »
Drama for O'Brien's two Cox Plate runners
Melbourne
Thursday 22 October 2020, 5:01pm
Two international raiders from the powerhouse stable of Aidan O'Brien are in doubt for the Cox Plate after failing their initial fitness tests. Read more »
Steel Prince penalised a kilo for Cup win
Melbourne
Thursday 22 October 2020, 4:51pm
Steel Prince is virtually assured of a Melbourne Cup start after he was penalised a kilo for winning the Geelong Cup, elevating him in the order of entry. Read more »
Waller pair need to peak in Cox Plate
Melbourne
Thursday 22 October 2020, 4:43pm
Chris Waller won four Cox Plates in a row with the mighty Winx but he knows they don't come that easily. He has both Kolding and Humidor in action this year. Read more »
Wide alley poses no barrier for Jami Lady
Brisbane
Thursday 22 October 2020, 4:21pm
Jami Lady has to contend with a wide gate for her comeback to racing at Doomben but co-trainer Matt Hoysted believes she is up to the challenge. Read more »
Rain will spoil Brooklyn Hustle's chances
Melbourne
Thursday 22 October 2020, 2:09pm
Trainer Jason Warren has his mare Brooklyn Hustle ready to fire in the Manikato Stakes but says if the predicted rain eventuates it will cruel her chances. Read more »
Ryan oozes confidence in Bondi favourite
Sydney
Thursday 22 October 2020, 2:01pm
Gerald Ryan had a lightbulb moment after Peltzer was beaten in the Golden Rose and he has used it to plot the colt's next attack on a $1 million feature. Read more »
Maher has two great chances in Cox Plate
Melbourne
Thursday 22 October 2020, 1:21pm
Ciaron Maher can't wait to have his first starters in a Cox Plate and he thinks both Sir Dragonet and Grandslam have great prospects in the coveted race. Read more »
Latest career milestone looms for Neasham
Sydney
Thursday 22 October 2020, 12:47pm
A recent addition to the Sydney training ranks, Annabel Neasham will saddle up her first Saturday runner when Jessica Rabbit makes her debut. Read more »
Freedman kicking goals on his own at Scone
Sydney
Thursday 22 October 2020, 10:36am
Will Freedman recently set up his own stables at Scone and he is already producing results from a limited team. Read more »
Doc chasing second Manikato Stakes crown
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 6:12pm
Calvin McEvoy believes Hey Doc is on track for a fourth Group One win in the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley, saying the sprinter is ready to peak. Read more »
Steel Prince shows grit to win Geelong Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 6:03pm
Steel Prince may have gained a start in the Melbourne Cup for the second year in a row after a narrow win over stablemate Le Don De Vie in the Geelong Cup. Read more »
Armory ready to fire in the Cox Plate
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 4:26pm
Aidan O'Brien's travelling foreman T J Comerford believes Armory is a great Cox Plate chance as his form is better than that of their 2014 winner Adelaide. Read more »
Baker to cook up more carnival success
Sydney
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 4:14pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker hopes to continue his recent run of success with four horses engaged at the Bondi Stakes meeting at Randwick. Read more »
Peters hoping for beginner's luck in Plate
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 1:36pm
Bob Peters is hoping his first ever Cox Plate starter, Arcadia Queen, can secure the famous race but he's worried a wet track could dull her closing sprint. Read more »
Owners again shut out of Cox Plate meeting
Sydney
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 10:31am
No owners will be permitted at Moonee Valley for the Manikato Stakes and Cox Plate programs after an about-face from the Victorian government. Read more »
Waller confirms Melbourne Cup jockeys
Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 5:07pm
Chris Waller has confirmed Mark Zahra as the rider for star mare Verry Elleegant in the Melbourne Cup, a race the premier trainer is yet to win. Read more »
Williams declares Humidor ready for Plate
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 4:31pm
Champion jockey Craig Williams can see several similarities between his 2006 Cox Plate winner Fields Of Omagh and his ride this year, Humidor. Read more »
Elizabeel ready for distance test in Bondi
Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 4:07pm
Trainer John Sargent has confirmed dual Randwick nominee Elizabeel will bypass the Brian Crowley Stakes in preference for a $1 million target. Read more »
Geelong Cup ideal litmus test for import
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 3:47pm
Matt Cumani is surprised by the depth in the Geelong Cup field and says it will be a good measuring stick for his international recruit San Huberto. Read more »
Fury over Buckhurst's Cox Plate relegation
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 2:50pm
Nick Williams didn't contemplate Buckhurst being relegated to Cox Plate first emergency and was shocked when the Irish raider failed to make the field. Read more »
Melody Belle tuned up for Melbourne raid
Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 10:22am
Connections of outstanding Kiwi mare Melody Belle have confirmed she will make a cameo appearance in Melbourne this spring. Read more »
Russian Camelot on song for Cox Plate bid
Melbourne
Monday 19 October 2020, 3:00pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien wasn't perturbed by Russian Camelot's last-start defeat at Caulfield saying he wasn't suited by the slow tempo of the race. Read more »
Prime Star ready to run a mile in Bondi
Sydney
Monday 19 October 2020, 2:00pm
Having passed his first distance test with a strong performance in the Stan Fox Stakes, Prime Star will again step up in journey to chase a $1 million target. Read more »
Hoof problems end Supergiant's campaign
Brisbane
Monday 19 October 2020, 12:59pm
Michael Costa has sent Supergiant to the spelling paddock after persistent hoof problems ruled him out of an interstate campaign. Read more »
Australian racing lose Legend to Hong Kong
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 7:00pm
Classique Legend has run his final race in Australia, at least for now, with his Hong Kong owner Bon Ho keen to showcase The Everest winner internationally. Read more »
Waller wins first Caulfield Cup in style
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 6:42pm
Chris Waller has finally landed his first Caulfield Cup with star staying mare Verry Elleegant defying English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck. Read more »
Octogenarian trainer scales The Everest
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 6:13pm
Classique Legend has given Australia's best sprinters a start and a beating with a scintillating performance in the $15 million The Everest. Read more »
Danny O'Brien hits a winner with Graff
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 5:24pm
Talented sprinter Graff has broken an extended drought from the winner's circle, scoring a Group Two victory on debut for trainer Danny O'Brien at Caulfield. Read more »
Huge day for Dailey after Kosciuszko win
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 4:21pm
Bob Dailey went into The Kosciuszko double-handed as an owner and slot holder and he came away with all the spoils when It's Me raced home to win. Read more »
Albarado following in Sangster's footsteps
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 4:02pm
Trent Busuttin looks back fondly on Sangster's win in the 2011 Victoria Derby and he's hoping Albarado can do what that horse did and claim the classic. Read more »
Lazy Endanger still prevails at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 2:37pm
Sam Freedman believes Godolphin's Endanger has a bright future and he will aim the gelding at the Carbine Club Stakes after a tough win at Caulfield. Read more »
Snowden's colt gives new sire first win
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 1:41pm
First season sire Capitalist has produced his first winner with Captivant impressive in claiming the Victory Vein Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Truth on target for Kosciuszko defence
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 4:53pm
Keith Dryden has followed a similar template to the one which delivered him Kosciuszko success 12 months ago with defending titleholder Handle The Truth. Read more »
Munce duo omen tips on Caulfield Cup day
Brisbane
Friday 16 October 2020, 4:32pm
Memories of the champion Tulloch will be rekindled when Coco Fashion and Stampe race in his famous colours at Doomben. Read more »
Front Page out of Kosciuszko after mishap
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 4:19pm
One of the leading contenders for The Kosciuszko has been scratched after injuring himself on the journey to Sydney. Read more »
Leon MacDonald hoping history can repeat
Melbourne
Friday 16 October 2020, 1:00pm
Southern Speed finished fourth in the Turnbull Stakes before she won the Caulfield Cup and trainer Leon MacDonald is hoping stablemate Dalasan can follow suit. Read more »
Irithea chasing prize money milestone
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 11:45am
Connections of stakes winner Irithea have decided to race on for another season in the hope the mare can pass a significant benchmark. Read more »
Weight rise sets Cup winner a tough task
Melbourne
Friday 16 October 2020, 10:30am
Danny O'Brien says Vow And Declare is going as well as he was last year when runner-up in the Caulfield Cup but admits his weight rise is a challenge. Read more »
Classique poised to become Everest Legend
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 9:45am
The oldest trainer at Randwick will be striving to win one of Sydney's newest feature races when Les Bridge saddles up Classique Legend in The Everest. Read more »
Eduardo swaggers into Everest contention
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 5:00pm
Trainer Joe Pride says Eduardo is in the zone and ready to run the race of his life in the $15 million The Everest at Randwick. Read more »
Barrier an obstacle for Anthony Van Dyck
Melbourne
Thursday 15 October 2020, 3:44pm
Although Anthony Van Dyck has drawn an outside barrier in the Caulfield Cup, he has thrived at Werribee and his stable believe he's ready to peak. Read more »
St Leger to provide Ideel autumn platform
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 2:12pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker is satisfied She's Ideel will cope with a seven-day turnaround as she prepares to face her toughest assignment yet at Randwick. Read more »
Sprinter aiming for Awesome first up win
Brisbane
Thursday 15 October 2020, 1:53pm
The summer sprint series could be on the agenda for talented sprinter Awesome Pluck, who makes his comeback to racing at Doomben. Read more »
Moroney chirpy over Chapada's Cup chances
Melbourne
Thursday 15 October 2020, 1:22pm
Mike Moroney has scratched Aktau from the Caulfield Cup due to injury but he's upbeat his remaining runner Chapada can give him his first win in the race. Read more »
Waller sets sights on Everest Strip out
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 12:59pm
He might have taken time to warm to the concept of The Everest but after winning the rich sprint at his first attempt, Chris Waller is an unabashed fan. Read more »
Setback for Kosciuszko favourite It's Me
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 11:58am
Undefeated mare It's Me has been treated with antibiotics after developing a cough and will need a veterinary clearance to line up in The Kosciuszko. Read more »
Kosciuszko chance brewing for Beer
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 10:31am
After relocating to Albury, trainer Mitchell Beer is quickly ticking off the goals he has set for his growing stable. Read more »