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Clevadude on target for Magic Millions

Saturday 29 December 2012, 2:20pm

Clevadude retained a prominent place in Magic Millions Classic betting after scoring a convincing Moonee Valley win to maintain an unbeaten record.  Read more »

End of an era as McCririck says goodbye

Saturday 29 December 2012, 12:19pm

British racing is on the verge of new era in broadcasting with larger-than-life personality John McCririck among several media casualties.  Read more »

Tidal Bay rocks Ireland's young guns

Saturday 29 December 2012, 11:57am

Veteran jumper Tidal Bay has come back from the brink of defeat to win the Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Star Wars to debut chasing Millions spot

Friday 28 December 2012, 6:14pm

Scott Aspery has outsider Star Wars in the juvenile race at Canterbury but believes the colt has the raw talent to be a realistic winning chance on debut.  Read more »

Gasquet chasing another Canterbury win

Friday 28 December 2012, 5:17pm

Gasquet is unbeaten at Canterbury and trainer Joe Pride believes the sprinter can keep that run going despite stepping up in class in an 1100m event.  Read more »

Good Ba Ba set for Australian debut

Friday 28 December 2012, 4:59pm

The Australian debut of former Hong Kong champion Good Ba Ba shapes as the feature of Flemington's New Year's Day meeting.  Read more »

Here The Rhythm takes next step at Valley

Friday 28 December 2012, 4:47pm

Here The Rhythm steps up in grade at Moonee Valley but is unlikely to be overawed by the occasion, trainer Shawn Mathrick says.  Read more »

Full Hand ready to make amends in the city

Friday 28 December 2012, 4:37pm

Full Hand is poised to atone for a lacklustre city debut when he steps out at Moonee Valley in the Alternate Railway Handicap.  Read more »

Champagne Cath out of Magic Millions

Friday 28 December 2012, 3:46pm

The Chris Waller-trained Champagne Cath is out of Magic Millions contention but all is not lost from a Golden Slipper viewpoint.  Read more »

Caliente to capitalise on ideal barrier

Friday 28 December 2012, 3:30pm

A perfect barrier draw is likely to see a variation in riding tactics for Caliente in the Group Three Vo Rogue Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Primitive Man ready for metropolitan debut

Friday 28 December 2012, 3:07pm

Tainer Shane Fliedner is looking forward to getting a guide to the future when he runs last-start winner Primitive Man at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Safeguard to miss Diamond for Slipper tilt

Friday 28 December 2012, 2:09pm

Safeguard will miss the Blue Diamond series to concentrate on a Golden Slipper campaign while stablemate Montsegur will head to the Blue Diamond Preview.  Read more »

Wiggins vital to stable success: Heathcote

Friday 28 December 2012, 1:04pm

Robert Heathcote says the consistent form of jockey Ryan Wiggins is due to self-belief and an excellent work ethic.  Read more »

Cantonese draws wide gate in Perth Cup

Friday 28 December 2012, 12:36pm

A field of 20 runners has been declared for the Perth Cup with Mr Moet faring best of the favourirtes. In-form Sydney stayer Cantonese has gate 19.  Read more »

Newbury in equation for Long Run

Friday 28 December 2012, 12:26pm

Top jumper Long Run is in contention for a start in the Denman Chase at Kempton after winning the King George VI Chase.  Read more »

Ethiopia enjoying a rest in the west

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:14pm

Trainer Pat Carey is looking to the spring rather than the autumn as he contemplates the future of his Derby winner Ethiopia.  Read more »

Crystal Icon tries a step up

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:11pm

Crystal Icon has the chance to prove he belongs in the big time when he comes to Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Trainer fined for illegal treatment

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Brett Scott has been fined $1000 for treating a horse during the 24 hours before it was due to race.  Read more »

Canterbury test for bush filly Madame Fly

Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:55pm

Cessnock-based filly Madame Fly will line up against some highly-rated juveniles at Canterbury in pursuit of a place in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Hard work pays off for jockey

Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:30pm

Jockey Ben Melham paid a heavy price for enjoying his Christmas, but he had his reward with the win of Secret Liasion at Mornington.  Read more »