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Everest spot on the line for Osborne Bulls

Wednesday 2 October 2019, 2:31pm

The Premiere Stakes looms as a defining race for Osborne Bulls who will stake his claim for Godolphin's slot in the $14 million Everest.  Read more »

Australian Bloodstock duo on rise for Cups

Wednesday 2 October 2019, 12:21pm

The Australian Bloodstock co-owned pair of Mustajeer and Torcedor have been given time to settle in at Werribee before their training schedule is increased..  Read more »

Lindsay Park pair get big tick of approval

Wednesday 2 October 2019, 11:57am

David Hayes says his imported pair of Constantinople and Cape Of Good Hope are showing all the right early signs ahead of their spring carnival goals.  Read more »

Mystic Journey draws nine in G1 Turnbull

Wednesday 2 October 2019, 11:48am

At her first attempt at 2000m, Tasmanian mare Mystic Journey has drawn barrier nine in the 12-horse Turnbull Stakes field at Flemington.  Read more »

Nagano Gold primed for Arc experience

Wednesday 2 October 2019, 7:40am

Nagano Gold will carry the hopes of the Czech Republic when he lines up against Enable in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.  Read more »

Kosciuszko contender wins race at Grafton

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 6:15pm

The John Shelton-trained Tarbert has continued his preparations for The Kosciuszko with a win at Grafton while stablemate Belflyer has won a barrier trial.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman to ride Dalasan in Guineas

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 6:10pm

Hugh Bowman will ride Adelaide colt Dalasan, favourite for the Group One Caulfield Guineas, replacing Raquel Clark.  Read more »

Cross Counter among 80 Cup first acceptors

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 5:39pm

First acceptances for the $ 8 million Melbourne Cup have been taken with 80 horses, including defending titleholder Cross Counter, still in contention.  Read more »

Waterhouse/Bott two-handed in Metropolitan

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 5:38pm

Gai Waterhouse is looking for her ninth win in the Group One Metropolitan Handicap with her training partner Adrian Bott hoping for his first.  Read more »

Japanese trio arrive for spring features

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 4:51pm

Cox Plate invitees Lys Gracieux and Kluger and Caulfield Cup contender Mer De Glace have arrived in Melbourne from Japan for the spring carnival.  Read more »

Funstar to take Flight at Randwick

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 4:44pm

Tea Rose Stakes winner Funstar will take on a small field in the Flight Stakes at Randwick when she chases her first Group One victory.  Read more »

Cascadian firms for Epsom Handicap

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 4:23pm

Godolphin's French import Cascadian has moved into single figure odds to win the Epsom Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Nolen excited about Constantinople ride

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 3:03pm

Multiple Group One-winning jockey Luke Nolen has been booked to ride Constantinople in the $5 million Caulfield Cup at 53kg.  Read more »

Mr Quickie on target for Turnbull Stakes

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 2:50pm

After an eye-catching season return for third in the Makybe Diva Stakes, Mr Quickie will try to add the Turnbull Stakes to his Group One Queensland Derby win.  Read more »

Star of the Saddle begins on Turnbull day

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 2:03pm

The best and fairest jockey at each of five feature spring meetings in Melbourne, starting with Turnbull Stakes day, will be awarded a lucrative cash prize.  Read more »

Santa Ana Lane to resume in Gilgai Stakes

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 11:17am

The Anthony Freedman-trained Santa Ana Lane will have his Everest lead-up race in Melbourne in the Gilgai Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark draws wide in Epsom

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 10:55am

Te Akau Shark has eased to equal favouritism with. Kolding and Dreamforce for the $1 million Epsom Handicap at Randwick after drawing wide.  Read more »

Top Vic racehorse trainer facing lawsuit

Monday 30 September 2019, 9:42pm

Leading Victorian racehorse trainer Ciaron Maher faces a multi-million dollar lawsuit after the sale of Group One-winning mare Azkadellia.  Read more »

Smith in the clear over Scales Of Justice

Monday 30 September 2019, 6:31pm

Racing Victoria stewards will take no action after investigating whether Scales Of Justice had any condition that may have affected his Flemington performance.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark retains Epsom favouritism

Monday 30 September 2019, 6:26pm

Te Akau Shark and dual Group One runner-up Dreamforce head the market for the Epsom Handicap ahead of the final field and barrier draw.  Read more »