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Moody with two-pronged attack in Coolmore

Friday 31 October 2014, 5:09pm

Peter Moody is hoping either Bring Me The Maid or Armada can cause an upset in a star-studded Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Fast facts about the Mackinnon Stakes

Friday 31 October 2014, 5:06pm

The Mackinnon Stakes is now a genuine Group One race in its own right after years of being used as a lead-up to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Preferment a Vic Derby puzzle for Waller

Friday 31 October 2014, 5:01pm

Trainer Chris Waller has yet to work out what makes Preferment tick but he will not be surprised if the colt brings his best to the Victoria Derby.  Read more »

Atzeni calls on Frankie Dettori for advice

Friday 31 October 2014, 4:54pm

Rising star Andrea Atzeni has approached fellow Italian jockey Frankie Dettori for advice before riding in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Light Up Manhattan ready for Derby test

Friday 31 October 2014, 4:54pm

Ciaron Maher believes Light Up Manhattan will run the best race of his campaign in the Victoria Derby and hopes it is good enough to figure in the finish.  Read more »

Rising Romance impossible to fault: Logan

Friday 31 October 2014, 4:31pm

Caulfield Cup runner-up Rising Romance will be out to make amends in the Mackinnon Stakes before attention shifts to the autumn carnival.  Read more »

Admire Rakti completes Melb Cup build-up

Friday 31 October 2014, 3:10pm

Caulfield Cup winner Admire Rakti is on target to give Japan a second Melbourne Cup victory after a strong workout at Werribee.  Read more »

Some memorable Melbourne Cup moments

Friday 31 October 2014, 2:49pm

Some memorable Melbourne Cup moments  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds: 2 for 2 makes for a great weekend

Friday 31 October 2014, 2:42pm

I was thrilled with Terra Amata’s great win at Canterbury on Friday night. The mare had done her earlier racing in Tasmania under Charlie and Leuella’s care and was moved to Kris Lees before the start of this preparation. For her to produce her best she needs to be ridden to be saved up for one final crack at them. The mare was ridden to perfection by apprentice Samantha Clenton.   Read more »

Gatewood returns for Melbourne Cup tilt

Friday 31 October 2014, 2:35pm

After a failed Australian campaign with Chris Waller, English galloper Gatewood is back for a shot at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »