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Fast facts on the Emirates Stakes

Friday 7 November 2014, 1:47pm

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Waller doubles up for Emirates Stakes bid

Friday 7 November 2014, 1:44pm

Trainer Chris Waller has two chances for his third Emirates Stakes win in four years with Bull Point and I'm Imposing running in the Group One race.  Read more »

Kiwi racing mourns warhorse Rough Habit

Friday 7 November 2014, 11:12am

Rough Habit, the New Plymouth warhorse who became hugely popular in Queensland, has died at the age of 28.  Read more »

BlueBlood Double on Melbourne Cup Day

Thursday 6 November 2014, 7:33pm

It’s always exciting having a runner go around on Melbourne Cup Day, but to have two to race for two winners is something else.  Read more »

Damien Oliver suspended for 10 meetings

Thursday 6 November 2014, 6:12pm

Stewards have suspended Damien Oliver for 10 meetings after his winning ride on Onemorezeta at Flemington.  Read more »

Bowman's ledger squared up in G1 VRC Oaks

Thursday 6 November 2014, 5:25pm

Hugh Bowman has finally had something to smile about at the Melbourne spring carnival with victory on Set Square in the VRC Oaks.  Read more »

Sydney trainer in Melbourne breakthrough

Thursday 6 November 2014, 5:17pm

Promising mare Atmospherical has made it six wins from 10 starts to give trainer David Pfieffer his first Flemington success.  Read more »

Vain Queen back to best on straight course

Thursday 6 November 2014, 4:41pm

Vain Queen has again shown her liking for Flemington's straight course with an explosive win in the Group Three Mumm Stakes.  Read more »

Sandown Guineas goal for Petrology

Thursday 6 November 2014, 4:14pm

Petrology has relished a distance rise to post his first black type victory, earning himself the chance to add another in the Sandown Guineas.  Read more »

Draw adds spice to classy Classic field

Thursday 6 November 2014, 4:11pm

There could be two sides to the story out of the $1 million Darley Classic, one of the most anticipated races of the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Grey power rules for Secret Toy Bizness

Thursday 6 November 2014, 3:23pm

Secret Toy Bizness has gone three places better than a year ago with a strong win in the popular race for grey racehorses at Flemington.  Read more »

Onemorezeta beefs up Lees' autumn stable

Thursday 6 November 2014, 3:11pm

Oaks day winner Onemorezeta will not be out of place on a Kris Lees autumn carnival team that will include Melbourne Cup hero Protectionist.  Read more »

Williams Hooked on Emirates Stakes mount

Thursday 6 November 2014, 2:53pm

Craig Williams is banking on Sydney-trained Hooked to deliver a belated spring carnival Group One win in the Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Cup week could take on Moore significance

Thursday 6 November 2014, 1:17pm

Gary Moore will chase his first Sydney win of the season at Randwick in a Melbourne Cup week that has revived special memories for the trainer.  Read more »

Rodd, Thompson reunite for Flemington win

Thursday 6 November 2014, 1:03pm

Sylvia Thompson and Michael Rodd go a long way back and they have combined for a special win at Flemington on VRC Oaks day.  Read more »

Sarisara on track to impress at Doomben

Thursday 6 November 2014, 12:09pm

Sarisara, the Rex Lipp-trained filly which raced without luck in some of Brisbane's better races during the winter, is ready to resume at Doomben.  Read more »

The Wildman set to back up at Doomben

Thursday 6 November 2014, 11:55am

The Wildman will shoot for back-to-back victories at Doomben but early punters think he could face a challenge from debutante Supersay.  Read more »

Nick Rust new CEO of British racing

Thursday 6 November 2014, 9:26am

Nick Rust, retail director of bookmakers Ladrbrokes, will replace Australian Paul Bittar as chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority.  Read more »

Admire Rakti's owner thanks Australia

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 6:55pm

Admire Rakti's owner Riichi Kondo has paid tribute to his horse who died suddenly after the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Schofield excited to ride Lankan Rupee

Wednesday 5 November 2014, 6:16pm

Chad Schofield is excited about the opportunity to ride Lankan Rupee again in the Darley Classic when he takes on a star-studded sprint field.  Read more »