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Cummings fears Melody Belle in Empire Rose
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 5:09pm
James Cummings has Pohutukawa and Savatiano set for the Group One Empire Rose Stakes but the trainer fears star New Zealand mare Melody Belle. Read more »
Yes Yes Yes unlikely starter in Coolmore
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 3:27pm
Chris Waller is likely to rely on Accession in the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes while Peter Snowden will probably save California Zimbol for another day. Read more »
Neufbosc Cup start depends on Hotham run
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 3:15pm
Lindsay Park-trained Neufbosc needs to turn his form around in the Hotham Handicap at Flemington to be an acceptor in the Melbourne Cup three days later. Read more »
Vow And Declare on target for Cup tilt
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 2:24pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien believes Vow And Declare is as good as he can be as he continues preparations for the $8 million Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Relucent follows Preferment path to Derby
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 1:49pm
The Chris Waller-trained Relucent will be out to emulate Preferment having followed a similar path to this year's Victoria Derby as the 2014 winner did. Read more »
Trainer Brian Cox dies in truck accident
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 1:46pm
A concrete truck rollover in north-east country Victoria has claimed the life of former Wodonga-based trainer Brian Cox. Read more »
Walker in box seat with Waller G1 rides
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 1:32pm
With a number of jockeys from interstate riding at Flemington, Michael Walker says he is lucky to have teamed up with champion trainer Chris Waller. Read more »
Field of 16 for Group One Victoria Derby
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 11:53am
Spring Champion Stakes winner Shadow Hero has drawn barrier 10 in the Victoria Derby while Caulfield Classic winner Thought Of That has the inside draw. Read more »
Arcadia Queen favourite for Golden Eagle
Sydney
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 9:47am
Arcadia Queen is the firming favourite for the inaugural $7.5 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill after drawing barrier five. Read more »
Bivouac back-up likely for Coolmore Stud
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 8:55am
After having no joy in the Manikato Stakes at The Valley, Bivouac is likely to head to Flemington for the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes. Read more »
Trainer Mark Johnston sets British record
London
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 7:39am
Mark Johnston has broken the record for the number of winners trained in a calendar year in Britain. Read more »
Temperature scuppers Magical swan song
London
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 7:06am
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has confirmed Magical will miss the Breeders' Cup and will be immediately retired from racing. Read more »
Overbreeding needs to be addressed: RSPCA
Sydney
Monday 28 October 2019, 7:17pm
While extra funding is welcome to assist with rehoming retired racehorses, RSPCA Victoria and others say the issue of over-breeding is paramount. Read more »
Murphy suspended for scales deception
Brisbane
Monday 28 October 2019, 6:14pm
Apprentice Michael Murphy has been suspended for a month for trying to deceive the clerk of scales at Townsville. Read more »
Shadow Hero primed for 2500m of Derby
Sydney
Monday 28 October 2019, 6:05pm
Trainer Mark Newnham is confident Spring Champion Stakes winner Shadow Hero can extend to the 2500m of the Victoria Derby. Read more »
Hush Writer in Cup bid via Hotham Handicap
Melbourne
Monday 28 October 2019, 6:05pm
Of the 28 nominations for the Hotham Handicap at Flemington, 18 remain in Melbourne Cup contention with the winner guaranteed a berth Read more »
From Donald to Derby for Thought Of That
Melbourne
Monday 28 October 2019, 5:12pm
After winning his maiden at Donald in country Victoria, Thought Of That is in contention to claim the Group One Victoria Derby at Flemington. Read more »
Forty two horses left in Melbourne Cup
Sydney
Monday 28 October 2019, 3:08pm
Cross Counter and Marmelo, who ran one-two in the 2018 Melbourne Cup, have undergone scans ahead of this year's race. Read more »
Stallion Tavistock withdrawn from service
Sydney
Monday 28 October 2019, 2:26pm
Cambridge Stud stallion Tavistock has been withdrawn from service before the end of the season after sustaining an injury in his paddock. Read more »
No Golden Eagle for Ten Sovereigns
Sydney
Monday 28 October 2019, 1:37pm
July Cup winner Ten Sovereigns will not run in the inaugural $7.5m Golden Eagle but his Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemate Never No More remains in the mix. Read more »