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Alpha Miss wins as Lankan Rupee struggles

Saturday 10 October 2015, 2:40pm

Star sprinter Lankan Rupee has finished a disappointing third in his spring return in the Schillaci Stakes as Alpha Miss raced to victory.  Read more »

Criquette lands first-up plunge at Doomben

Saturday 10 October 2015, 2:33pm

Two-year-old Criquette has made a winning debut at Doomben to stake an early claim as a leading contender for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Conchita in first step to Magic Millions

Saturday 10 October 2015, 2:24pm

The Paul Perry-trained Conchita has taken the first step towards a start in the Magic Millions with a debut win at Randwick.  Read more »

Missrock storms to an impressive debut win

Saturday 10 October 2015, 2:04pm

Missrock wasn't on Robbie Laing's radar at the yearling sales, but the trainer was swayed by her looks in buying her for $500,000.  Read more »

Jim Cassidy going for fifth G1 Toorak Hcp

Friday 9 October 2015, 5:40pm

Jockey Jim Cassidy believes Strawberry Boy can run a bold race in the Toorak Handicap after a pleasing second-up performance in Group One company.  Read more »

Trainer Kevin Moses wins cobalt ban appeal

Friday 9 October 2015, 5:13pm

It will be business as usual for trainer Kevin Moses who has won his appeal against a 12-month disqualification for cobalt.  Read more »

Pace crucial for Tulsa in Guineas: Moroney

Friday 9 October 2015, 5:04pm

Mike Moroney believes Tulsa has the natural talent to make his presence felt in the Caulfield Guineas but will need the race to be run the right way.  Read more »

Peeping to go the distance in Angst Stakes

Friday 9 October 2015, 4:24pm

Golden Pendant winner Peeping will step up to 1600 metres for the first time in the Group Three Angst Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Fawkner chasing second Caulfield Stakes

Friday 9 October 2015, 4:19pm

Craig Williams has ridden Fawkner twice in sprint races but is hoping he can land a Group One win on the gelding when they reunite in the Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker reaping rewards for hard work after taking gamble in Sydney

Friday 9 October 2015, 3:53pm

His father’s advice seemed harsh at the time, but it was a classic case of being cruel to be kind.  Read more »

Seeking Asylum goes on trial for Melbourne

Friday 9 October 2015, 3:42pm

Seeking Asylum can book herself a trip to Melbourne for a Group Two race if she performs as well as her trainer expects at Randwick.  Read more »

Priceless experience for young trainer

Friday 9 October 2015, 3:38pm

If Man Of Choice shows as much courage at Randwick as his trainer once did to get back into the saddle, the promising stayer will be hard to beat.  Read more »

Stay With Me out to emulate mum in Guineas

Friday 9 October 2015, 2:10pm

Stay With Me will attempt to join her mother Miss Finland as a Thousand Guineas winner in the Group One race at Caufield.  Read more »

Bowman ready to make a G1 Statement

Friday 9 October 2015, 12:33pm

Hugh Bowman has two Group One rides at Caulfield including Press Statement, dominant favourite for the $1 million Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Royal Descent on Caulfield Cup quest

Friday 9 October 2015, 9:07am

After Royal Descent's heroic second in last Sunday's VRC Turnbull Stakes 2000m G1, owner-breeder Gerry Harvey and his Racing Manager Claire Bird had a robust discussion about the next major target for the daughter of Redoute's Choice.  Read more »

Coolmore horses on their way to Australia

Friday 9 October 2015, 7:36am

Highland Reel will be out to give champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien back-to-back wins in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Eight vying for Caulfield Cup start

Friday 9 October 2015, 7:08am

Eight horses will be vying for a Caulfield Cup start in the Herbert Power Stakes with the winner gaining an automatic berth.  Read more »

Dissident crowned Horse of the Year

Thursday 8 October 2015, 10:12pm

Dissident, the winner of four Group One wins last season, has been crowned Australia's Horse of the Year.  Read more »

Golden Slipper numbers up for 2016 edition

Thursday 8 October 2015, 4:47pm

There are still 1461 youngsters in contention to make the 2016 Golden Slipper field after first acceptances for the $3.5 million race.  Read more »

Caulfield a happy hunting ground for Duric

Thursday 8 October 2015, 4:47pm

A Caulfield Guineas win for Vlad Duric with Last Bullet would provide the jockey with a fourth Group One win in Melbourne, all at Caulfield.  Read more »