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Key step for Mr Marbellouz at Doomben

Thursday 28 February 2019, 4:37pm

Kevin Kemp believes Mr Marbellouz can win at Doomben ahead of a bid to give the trainer a fifth victory in the Weetwood Handicap.  Read more »

Chapada's wide draw disappoints Moroney

Thursday 28 February 2019, 4:24pm

Trainer Mike Moroney believes Chapada has the class to figure in the Australian Guineas but is disappointed with a wide barrier draw for the Derby placegetter.  Read more »

Nakeeta Jane's Surround showing pivotal

Thursday 28 February 2019, 4:03pm

Trainer Mark Newnham is keeping all options on the table for Nakeeta Jane over the Sydney autumn carnival, including taking on the older mares in the Coolmore.  Read more »

Oaks winner Aristia returns at Flemington

Thursday 28 February 2019, 3:01pm

VRC Oaks winner Aristia will be out to make an immediate autumn impression when she resumes at Flemington in the same race as her stablemate Sheezdashing.  Read more »

Dixie Blossoms back, ready to defend title

Thursday 28 February 2019, 2:18pm

The Guy Walter Stakes is a significant race for Ron Quinton and he would love to win it a third time with stable stalwart Dixie Blossoms.  Read more »

Earlier Flemington start to suit Sicconi

Thursday 28 February 2019, 1:55pm

John Sadler likes the sound of an earlier start time at Flemington which he hopes will mean there is some moisture in the surface for Sircconi.  Read more »

Roam ready to fire at Doomben

Thursday 28 February 2019, 1:15pm

Consistent two-year-old Ready To Roam is set to step out of the shadow of his stablemates at Doomben.  Read more »

Australian Guineas meeting to start early

Thursday 28 February 2019, 12:29pm

Race times for the Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington have been brought forward to avoid the hottest part of a day with a forecast for 36 degrees.  Read more »

Best Of Days campaign over after bleed

Thursday 28 February 2019, 8:06am

Godolphin's Best Of Days has had his campaign halted after a bleeding attack reported shortly after he passed a barrier test to clear him for the Blamey Stakes.  Read more »

Relaxed Winx ready for world record bid

Thursday 28 February 2019, 6:49am

Champion Winx is primed for her attempt at a world record 23rd Group One win when she contests the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Walker to appeal Sandown suspension

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 8:37pm

A suspension at the midweek meeting at Sandown threatens Michael Walker's chances of a Group One ride on Brave Smash in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Smart three-year-olds on show at Sandown

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 7:35pm

Permissive Star has defeated fellow three-year-old No Drama Darci against older horses at Sandown with Stocktaka also showing his wares.  Read more »

Michael Nolan not shocked by upset win

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 7:05pm

Trainer Michael Nolan is one of the few not totally shocked with Miss Cavallo's upset win at Doomben.  Read more »

Eastender wins Group Three Launceston Cup

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 6:19pm

The Barry Campbell-trained Eastender has added to his summer winning streak in Tasmania with victory in the Group Three Launceston Cup.  Read more »

Vengeur Masque on target for Auckland Cup

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 5:04pm

Trainer Mike Moroney is sending Vengeur Masque to New Zealand where he hopes the stayer can deliver him a first Auckland Cup win at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Tavago back from injury in Blamey Stakes

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 4:52pm

After 18 months on the sidelines, 2016 Australian Derby winner Tavago is ready for his racetrack return in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Lees in barrier draw

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 4:39pm

Group Two winner Miss Fabulass will need to overcome a deep draw if she is to bounce back to form in a quality edition of the Surround Stakes.  Read more »

Plucky Girl back on track for Doomben

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 4:10pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds is taking time out from preparing Houtzen for her trip to England to oversee Plucky Girl's return at Doomben.  Read more »

Trinder satisfied with inside Guineas draw

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 3:35pm

Trainer Adam Trinder says he is satisfied with the inside barrier draw for Mystic Journey in a capacity field for the Group One Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Officials to monitor Flemington forecast

Wednesday 27 February 2019, 3:17pm

The Australian Guineas meeting is set to proceed in its original timeslot with a top of 36 degrees forecast, but officials will keep monitoring the heat.  Read more »