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Fast Facts on the Metropolitan

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 4:09pm

The $400,000 Metropolitan is the premier race for stayers during the Sydney spring carnival. It is run over 2400m at Randwick.  Read more »

Disclaimer part of Snowden learning curve

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 4:03pm

Peter Snowden has approached his independent training career with an open mind and a readiness to learn from the best.  Read more »

Rogali covers costs for unxpected expenses

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 3:08pm

Rogali has redeemed himself with trainer Dan Bougoure with an effortless victory over 1666m at Ipswich.  Read more »

Pride winging it with Epsom start for Hawk

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 2:50pm

An injury to Rock Sturdy has forced him out of the Epsom Handicap but Joe Pride will still have a runner with Laser Hawk a surprise acceptor.  Read more »

Sertorius out of luck with Turnbull gate

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 2:40pm

Trainer Jamie Edwards has Sertorius in top shape for the Turnbull Stakes but the stayer will have to overcome a wide barrier in the Group One race.  Read more »

Bande, Admire Rakti in Werribee hit-outs

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 2:19pm

Japanese gallopers Bande and Admire Rakti have had their training increased at Werribee as they head towards the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Full field for Group One Turnbull Stakes

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 12:45pm

The Group One Turnbull Stakes has attracted a full field of 16 plus three emergencies, including previous winners Happy Trails and Green Moon.  Read more »

Steel Zip in sentimental journey for Duff

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 11:21am

There will be a special incentive for oldstager Steel Zip to earn a Melbourne spring carnival start by racing well at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Rails draw for Boban in G1 Epsom Handicap

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 10:58am

Boban, one of four runners Chris Waller will saddle up in the Epsom Handicap, has drawn an inside gate for the Group One mile race.  Read more »

Rock Sturdy ouf of the Epsom

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 9:20am

Pre-post favourite Rock Sturdy is out of the Epsom Handicap at Randwick with a suspected leg injury.  Read more »

Why Urban Sea may be the most influential matriarch in Thoroughbred history

Wednesday 1 October 2014, 9:00am

She returned at age 5 to land the G2 Prix d’Harcourt at Longchamp, and run placed in the G1 Prix Ganay at Longchamp and G1 Coronation Cup at Epsom. In all, she won eight races and £1,051,874..  Read more »

Blackiston hopeful with Let's Make Adeal

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 5:52pm

Nigel Blackiston is planning to give Cups hopeful Let's Make Adeal her chance in the Group One Turnbull Stakes so long as she makes the final field.  Read more »

Jye McNeil fractures collarbone

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 5:25pm

Apprentice Jye McNeil has suffered a fractured collarbone after a fall at the Albury races.  Read more »

Rubick pleases trainer in comeback trial

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 5:13pm

Talented colt Rubick has shown he is ready to resume his spring preparation with a barrier trial win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Moreira looking for first Aussie Group One

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 5:05pm

Champion international jockey Joao Moreira is hoping leading trainer Chris Waller will provide him with his first Australian Group One win on Saturday.  Read more »

Mornington meeting abandoned due to wind

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 4:33pm

Strong winds and concerns over safety have forced stewards to call off a Mornington race meeting after three races.  Read more »

Lucia Valentina settles in to Melbourne

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 4:29pm

Leading Caulfield Cup contender Lucia Valentina has settled in well to Melbourne ahead of her first Victorian start in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

OTI imports gearing up at Werribee

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 3:12pm

With two horses already in quarantine in Melbourne, OTI Racing has a team of four horses gearing up for a tilt at the spring carnival.  Read more »

Viascon makes debut for new stable

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 3:08pm

Viascon, a close relation to recently retired Group One mare Streama, has her first start for Ron Quinton at Canterbury.  Read more »

Silent Achiever could bypass Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 30 September 2014, 2:56pm

Roger James will decide Silent Achiever's main spring goal after the Turnbull Stakes but admits a Melbourne Cup start is no certainty.  Read more »