News

Snitzerland one win away from WFA test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »