News
Spechenka chasing Cup berth via Randwick
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Toronto
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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 »