News

Spechenka chasing Cup berth via Randwick

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:38pm

Trainer Ben Ahrens is looking at the Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick as way to try to boost Spechenka's chances of sneaking into the Melbourne Cup field.  Read more »

Nikolic stay application rejected

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:27pm

The public interest would not be properly served if banned jockey Danny Nikolic was granted an application for a stay of proceedings, a judge has ruled.  Read more »

Close relation to Black Caviar to debut

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:20pm

Scandiva, a filly with close family ties to Black Caviar, is set to have her first start at Caulfield in the Debutants Stakes.  Read more »

Moody not afraid of Glencadam reputation

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:04pm

Trainer Peter Moody believes he has his best chance of a win in one of Melbourne's major races when he saddles three Caulfield Cup runners.  Read more »

Fiveandahalfstar to clinch Melbourne trip

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:39pm

A trip to Melbourne awaits Victoria Derby entry Fiveandahalfstar so long as he can break through at Canterbury.  Read more »

Hot Snitzel out to boost Ryan spring team

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:32pm

Talented sprinter Hot Snitzel will be among trainer Gerald Ryan's Melbourne carnival reinforcements if he races to expectations at Randwick.  Read more »

Maybe Discreet ticks Guineas boxes

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:16pm

Adelaide filly Maybe Discreet can continue her winning form in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield, trainer Phillip Stokes says.  Read more »

Corstens backs Oliver to deliver on Jewel

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:04pm

Trainer Leon Corstens says Damien Oliver is the best jockey he could have aboard Commanding Jewel for the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.  Read more »

Afsare struggling to overcome leg injury

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 2:28pm

The Luca Cumani-trained Afsare is involved in a race against time to be fit for the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Secret Admirer in Cup gear switch

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 1:46pm

A track gallop in winkers has convinced trainer Grahame Begg to employ a gear change on top mare Secret Admirer in the Group One Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Japan on agenda for Joshua Tree

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 8:41am

The Japan Cup is a more likely target than the Breeders' Cup for Joshua Tree, winner of the Canadian International at Woodbine.  Read more »

Frankel facing biggest test in last race

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 8:37am

Unbeaten equine superstar Frankel faces his biggest test in his career finale in the Champion Stakes at Ascot, his 14th race.  Read more »

Hughes joy at magnificent seven

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 8:33am

British champion jockey in waiting Richard Hughes has racked up seven winners from eight rides at Windsor.  Read more »

Ironstein out of running for Caulfield Cup

Monday 15 October 2012, 5:45pm

There will be one less horse for Melbourne Racing Club officials to pick from when deciding the Caulfield Cup field with Ironstein to miss the race.  Read more »

Guineas winner not certain to run in Plate

Monday 15 October 2012, 5:33pm

Caulfield Guineas winner All Too Hard is yet to be confirmed as a certain runner in the $3 million Cox Plate.  Read more »

Fringe Cup horses in moment of truth

Monday 15 October 2012, 4:47pm

A race far removed from the Victorian spring carnival spotlight could help provide a Melbourne Cup lifeline for half a dozen horses.  Read more »

Dunaden behind time but can win Cup

Monday 15 October 2012, 4:26pm

Trainer Mikel Delzangles believes Dunaden is slightly behind in his preparation for the Caulfield Cup but is confident the horse will run well.  Read more »

Joshua Tree wins Woodbine International

Monday 15 October 2012, 1:18pm

Joshua Tree has won the Canadian International in Toronto for trainer Marco Botti who has his first Australian runner in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Barrier blow for Dear Demi in Guineas

Monday 15 October 2012, 12:01pm

Trainer Clarry Conners says Jim Cassidy will have to use all of his experience if Dear Demi is to overcome a wide draw in the Group One Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Owner replaces Oliver in Caulfield Cup

Monday 15 October 2012, 10:10am

Prominent racehorse owner Terry Henderson says he has replaced jockey Damien Oliver in the Caulfield Cup because it suits his horse.  Read more »