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Half-brothers take on Chautauqua in Darley

Friday 6 November 2015, 2:28pm

Part-owner Anthony Rix has last year's winner Terravista and his half-brother in the Darley Classic, up against superstar sprinter Chautauqua.  Read more »

Lumosty in top shape for G1 Darley Classic

Friday 6 November 2015, 1:58pm

Robert Smerdon saddles up Lumosty for the Darley Classic at Flemington confident the mare will acquit herself well.  Read more »

Danny Beasley set to regain lost momentum

Friday 6 November 2015, 1:24pm

A broken rib is the latest setback in Danny Beasley's career, but the 40-year-old knows that hard work will bring the opportunities.  Read more »

Burn Notice to lift young sire's profile

Friday 6 November 2015, 11:49am

Two-year-old Burn Notice will be out to deliver an important win for his sire Siderius at Doomben.  Read more »

Munce happy to rely on experience of Lloyd

Friday 6 November 2015, 11:31am

Chris Munce's theory that stayers go better for senior jockeys will be put to the test again with Perplexity.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman suspended for VRC Oaks ride

Thursday 5 November 2015, 6:43pm

Hugh Bowman has been suspended for careless riding in the VRC Oaks at Flemington.  Read more »

Fast facts on retiring jockey Jim Cassidy

Thursday 5 November 2015, 6:43pm

Some facts on jockey Jim Cassidy who has ridden in his last race.  Read more »

Pittsburgh Flyer wins at Flemington

Thursday 5 November 2015, 6:12pm

The Lee and Shannon Hope-trained Pittsburgh Flyer has finished strongly in the heavy conditions to win the Group Three G H Mumm Stakes at Flemington  Read more »

Ciaron Maher wins second consecutive Oaks

Thursday 5 November 2015, 5:18pm

Jameka has scored a decisive win in the VRC Oaks to give trainer Ciaron Maher his second consecutive victory in the Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

Dunn intent on G1 win with Chautauqua

Thursday 5 November 2015, 4:51pm

Dwayne Dunn reunites with outstanding sprinter Chautauqua in the Darley Classic after missing out on the gelding's Manikato Stakes win through suspension.  Read more »

Payne hopes 'team girls' can win at Ascot

Thursday 5 November 2015, 4:50pm

Two days after her historic Melbourne Cup win, Michelle Payne has been courted by Ascot racing officials to ride in the Shergar Cup.  Read more »

Allen gives no quarter in Flemington win

Thursday 5 November 2015, 4:40pm

The Quarterback has dispelled his trainer's fears about running on a wet track with a powerful win in the Listed Dilmah Earl Grey Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Secret Agenda gives Mick Price another win

Thursday 5 November 2015, 3:01pm

Secret Agenda has handled a wet Flemington with aplomb to win the Group Three Gucci Stakes for Derby-winning trainer Mick Price.  Read more »

Inequality in racing not just about gender

Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:59pm

Two female trainers with runners at Canterbury are more concerned about getting an equal playing field for country-trained horse than for themselves.  Read more »

Severe storm delays racing at Flemington

Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:34pm

Severe weather conditions are threatening the Oaks day program at Flemington with racing delayed.  Read more »

Bush horse wins greys race at Flemington

Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:23pm

Slate On Edge, a gelding trained in the country NSW town of Gulgong, has made his mark on Oaks day at Flemington with victory in the Subzero Challenge.  Read more »

Waller pair on trial for Perth campaign

Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:23pm

Chris Waller-trained stablemates Amovatio and Moriarty will test their credentials for the Perth summer carnival in the Group One Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Payne's Cup win great moment: Cassidy

Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:07pm

Jockey Jim Cassidy, one of only four jockeys to win more than 100 Group One races, is riding competitively for the last time on Oaks Day,  Read more »

Weather a real Tease for country sprinter

Thursday 5 November 2015, 1:47pm

There's not much trainer Stephen Gleeson doesn't know about the opposition in-form sprinter Don't Tease Me will face at Canterbury.  Read more »

VRC chairman celebrates Cup carnival win

Thursday 5 November 2015, 1:19pm

Victoria Racing Club chairman Michael Burn has experienced the thrill of winning a race at Flemington for the first time as a part-owner of Yellen.  Read more »