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Cummings fears Melody Belle in Empire Rose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »