News
Snitzerland one win away from WFA test
Sydney
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 3:55pm
In-form filly Snitzerland could be a surprise starter in the Melbourne Cup carnival's richest sprint race if she wins the Coolmore Stud Stakes. Read more »
Virus puts international runners on alert
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 3:30pm
A horse who is stabled with the internationals in one of the two quarantine compounds at Werribee has come down with a virus. Read more »
Galileo's Choice heavily backed for Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 3:09pm
Irish stayer Galileo's Choice is the latest Melbourne Cup hope to come in for attention from punters, firming from $26 to $18 after a gallop at Werribee. Read more »
Gatewood confirmed for last shot at Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 1:56pm
English stayer Gatewood could yet run in the Melbourne Cup if he wins the Lexus Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Long break no problem for Mount Athos
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 1:44pm
Trainer Luca Cumani says the 80-day break from racing before Mount Athos runs in the Melbourne Cup will be no disadvantage. Read more »
Game On Dude early favourite for Classic
Los Angeles
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 1:07pm
The Bob Baffert-trained Game On Dude is the early Breeders' Classic favourite to make up for last year's defeat. Read more »
Beach therapy ideal for Gold: Waterhouse
Melbourne
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 12:48pm
Glencadam Gold missed a Flemington trackwork session with trainer Gai Waterhouse sending the Melbourne Cup hopeful to the beach. Read more »
Black Caviar Graces the Cover of Vogue
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 12:28pm
For the first time in its 53-year history, Vogue Australia has featured a horse on its cover - racing's wonder girl - Black Caviar. Read more »
Hughes enjoys Leicester four-timer
London
Tuesday 30 October 2012, 12:11pm
Richard Hughes's impressive run of form continued at Leicester when he rode four winners at the combined odds of 346-1. Read more »
Americain at centre of big Cup plunge
Melbourne
Monday 29 October 2012, 6:01pm
Damien Oliver's Melbourne Cup booking for Americain has sparked a strong betting move for the stayer who now shares favouritism for the race. Read more »
Boss in late bid for Melbourne Cup ride
Melbourne
Monday 29 October 2012, 5:05pm
Triple Melbourne Cup winner Glen Boss is making a late bid for a ride in the $6.2 million race on Gatewood. Read more »
Portelli to unveil well-bred two-year-old
Sydney
Monday 29 October 2012, 4:50pm
A half-brother to Group One winner Gold Trail will be out to continue trainer Gary Portelli's winning run when he makes his debut at Rosehill. Read more »
Cassidy poised for spring carnival return
Sydney
Monday 29 October 2012, 4:23pm
Jim Cassidy returns to the Melbourne spring carnival fold to ride Dear Demi in the Wakeful Stakes as she heads towards the VRC Oaks. Read more »
Derby favourite still one to beat: Payne
Sydney
Monday 29 October 2012, 4:06pm
Bookmakers are risking Victoria Derby favourite It's A Dundeel but a rival trainer says the New Zealander is still the benchmark horse in the race. Read more »
Fiumicino out to justify Moraitis faith
Melbourne
Monday 29 October 2012, 3:53pm
His best days might be behind him, but Fiumicino still has enough life in his legs for at least one more Melbourne spring carnival campaign. Read more »
Bowman puts in hard yards for Cup mount
Sydney
Monday 29 October 2012, 1:50pm
Hugh Bowman is one of Australia's best riders but he hasn't had much luck in the Melbourne Cup. He says his fortunes can improve this year with Mourayan. Read more »
Weld starts campaign for track watering
Melbourne
Monday 29 October 2012, 1:24pm
Irish trainer Dermot Weld has sent his request ahead of him for the Flemington track to be watered more heavily in the countdown to the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Five internationals no closer to Cup start
Melbourne
Monday 29 October 2012, 12:18pm
A total of 46 horses are in contention for a Melbourne Cup start, but five overseas-trained runners could still miss out on the race. Read more »
Weld chasing US win with Sense Of Purpose
London
Monday 29 October 2012, 11:26am
A return to racing on a firm surface is expected to help the Dermot Weld-trained Sense Of Purpose find form in her Breeders' Cup assignment. Read more »
Concerns remain over Thorn Park
Sydney
Monday 29 October 2012, 8:53am
Cox Plate winner Ocean Park's sire Thorn Park has suffered a setback as he battles the debilitating hoof disease, laminitis. Read more »