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Nature Strip drama overshadows 2YO trials

Monday 21 September 2020, 12:01pm

The new-season juveniles stepped out at the official two-year-old trials at Randwick but it was a mishap by Nature Strip that attracted attention.  Read more »

Behemoth carries big weight to G1 victory

Saturday 19 September 2020, 5:58pm

South Australian Behemoth made it successive Group One wins when he took out the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, prompting connections to hope for an Everest call-up.  Read more »

Bridge says Legend the best he has trained

Saturday 19 September 2020, 5:39pm

Les Bridge has trained several star horses during his 60-year career but he regards Classique Legend as the best of them after the sprinter's stunning return.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup on order for emerging stayer

Saturday 19 September 2020, 5:02pm

Lightly-raced stayer Orderofthegarter has won his way into the Caulfield Cup with an impressive performance in the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

By George, Kolding back in winner's stall

Saturday 19 September 2020, 4:52pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller has continued his epic record in Group One mile races at Randwick, winning the George Main Stakes with Kolding.  Read more »

Walker not surprised by Odeum's victory

Saturday 19 September 2020, 4:32pm

Michael Walker said Mick Price didn't take him seriously when he said Odeum could have won her previous start bar for bad luck but he had the last laugh.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy breaks duck aboard Probabeel

Saturday 19 September 2020, 3:29pm

New Zealand mare Probabeel has booked her spot in the Group One Epsom Handicap with a polished victory in a key lead-up race at Randwick.  Read more »

Counsel Victoria Derby-bound after win

Saturday 19 September 2020, 2:35pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable hope they have unveiled a Victoria Derby contender in Wise Counsel, who took out the first race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Unbeaten It's Me new Kosciuszko favourite

Saturday 19 September 2020, 2:18pm

The Brett Cavanough-trained It's Me has maintained her perfect record with a brilliant win at Randwick to firm into favouritism for the Kosciuszko.  Read more »

RV cancels country race meets due to COVID

Friday 18 September 2020, 5:49pm

Victoria will host just two race meetings across the state on Melbourne Cup day after several others were abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Mugatoo delivers Kris Lees a hometown Cup

Friday 18 September 2020, 5:34pm

Local trainer Kris Lees has celebrated a sentimental win in the Newcastle Cup with classy import Mugatoo, who has lumped a big weight to score.  Read more »

Farnan out of Golden Rose but into Everest

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:59pm

Part-owners Aquis are keeping faith in Golden Slipper winner Farnan, confirming the colt will represent their slot in the $15 million The Everest.  Read more »

Sargent says Brandenburg can bounce back

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:28pm

Trainer John Sargent expects Group One placegetter Brandenburg to show his true colours at Randwick after recovering well from a tough first-up run.  Read more »

Cartwright gets Gollan's stamp of approval

Friday 18 September 2020, 4:14pm

Georgina Cartwright's northern sojourn begins at the Gold Coast where she has been entrusted with the rides on two odds-on favourites for new boss Tony Gollan.  Read more »

Clark keen on chances of Tulloch Lodge duo

Friday 18 September 2020, 2:00pm

Jockey Tim Clark will combine with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott in two stakes races at Randwick and he expects both Tulloch Lodge gallopers to be competitive.  Read more »

Gear change for Dreamforce in George Main

Friday 18 September 2020, 11:30am

Frontrunner Dreamforce will have the blinkers off when he takes on a select field of six rivals in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

McEvoy in Pretty Brazen chase for dollars

Friday 18 September 2020, 10:30am

Tony McEvoy is happy with the strength of his two-pronged attack on the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield where he runs Pretty Brazen and Dollar For Dollar.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman suspended over Farnan ride

Thursday 17 September 2020, 4:39pm

Star jockey Hugh Bowman will miss the rich Epsom Handicap day meeting after being outed over his ride on Farnan at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mozzie out to Monster Caulfield opponents

Thursday 17 September 2020, 3:04pm

John Sadler believes Mozzie Monster has what it takes to be a Group One filly but he wants to see her win the Jim Moloney Stakes to confirm his opinion.  Read more »

Aqua Vite aiming for home track victory

Thursday 17 September 2020, 2:55pm

A horse who cheated death is playing a pivotal role in helping his trainer climb the premiership ladder.  Read more »