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Sweet Deal wins $1 million The Hunter

Saturday 14 November 2020, 6:44pm

The decision to bypass a stakes race in Sydney due to a wet track paid dividends when Sweet Deal raced away with the second renewal of The Hunter.  Read more »

Kah's ride closer to perfect than Sound

Saturday 14 November 2020, 6:30pm

A mid-race move from Jamie Kah landed former German stayer Sound his first Australian win in the Zipping Classic for trainer Mike Moroney.  Read more »

Berry says The Elanora has Derby potential

Saturday 14 November 2020, 5:36pm

Trainer Chris Waller might have unearthed an up-and-coming horse for the autumn in Newcastle Spring Stakes winner The Elanora.  Read more »

Carif gets two-mile consolation in Cup

Saturday 14 November 2020, 5:14pm

Peter Snowden originally set Carif for the Melbourne Cup but he was content with a Listed Sandown Cup win on the back of a well-judged Jamie Kah ride.  Read more »

Minervini celebrates Super local win

Saturday 14 November 2020, 4:44pm

Mark Minervini is keen to back up Super at the showcase Kembla Grange meeting after he brought up a hat-trick of wins at Newcastle.  Read more »

Wilde does it again in Sandown Guineas

Saturday 14 November 2020, 4:25pm

The Symon Wilde-trained Allibor broke his maiden status in style with a Group Two victory in the Sandown Guineas, aided by the addition of blinkers.  Read more »

Kemalpasa proves too hard to get past

Saturday 14 November 2020, 3:16pm

Tough Adelaide sprinter Kemalpasa again proved too good for Order Of Command when he relegated that horse to second for the third time.  Read more »

Sliders gives Godolphin a juvenile double

Saturday 14 November 2020, 2:02pm

Well-bred filly Sliders has made a winning debut at Newcastle and will go into the mix to join Godolphin's team for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Minervini set for Super day on home track

Friday 13 November 2020, 4:44pm

In-form gelding Super will have a home track advantage over most of his rivals when he chases his third win in succession at Newcastle.  Read more »

Racing mourns death of Cup-winning jockey

Friday 13 November 2020, 4:25pm

Racing Victoria has confirmed the death of decorated jockey W A 'Billy' Smith at the age of 92.  Read more »

Wide draw looms as a drawback for Kavak

Friday 13 November 2020, 3:54pm

Kavak will face his moment of truth from a difficult draw as he strives to keep his unbeaten record this campaign intact at Doomben.  Read more »

Aussies bet huge amount on Melbourne Cup

Friday 13 November 2020, 2:09pm

Australians showed they still love a punt on the Melbourne Cup with the race attracting record turnover despite the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more »

Country boy to chase $1 million Reward

Friday 13 November 2020, 1:33pm

An unpopular horse at trackwork, Special Reward can deliver regular rider Aaron Bullock the ultimate compensation with a $1 million payday at Newcastle.  Read more »

Matt Cumani looking to Score for Future

Friday 13 November 2020, 12:06pm

Matt Cumani has big plans for his improving stayer Future Score and he would love to see him start in the 2021 Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Trumbull on right track for Hunter success

Friday 13 November 2020, 11:29am

One of the leading fancies for the second running of The Hunter, Trumbull will be bidding to build on trainer Kim Waugh's great record at Newcastle.  Read more »

Wilde hoping for second Sandown Guineas

Friday 13 November 2020, 10:27am

Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde is having a great run and he's hoping that will continue in the Sandown Guineas with his promising gelding Allibor.  Read more »

VRC officially welcomes new CEO

Thursday 12 November 2020, 5:09pm

The Victoria Racing Club has officially ushered in experienced sports administrator Steve Rosich as its chief executive officer.  Read more »

Away Game's little sister set for debut

Thursday 12 November 2020, 4:47pm

Two prominent women in Sydney racing, trainer Annabel Neasham and media darling Lizzie Jelfs, have joined forces with well-related juvenile Pippa Charlotte.  Read more »

Racing officials reviewing use of whip

Thursday 12 November 2020, 3:41pm

A new study has again thrust the use of the whip into the headlines, two months after Racing Victoria called for national reform on the issue.  Read more »

Weight drop a boost for Catesby in Noud

Thursday 12 November 2020, 2:28pm

A significant weight drop has influenced trainer Grant Allard's decision to start consistent sprinter Catesby in the Keith Noud Quality at Doomben.  Read more »