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Kementari gets another chance at spring G1

Friday 9 November 2018, 4:40pm

High profile horse Kementari has been close without registering a win this spring but gets another chance to deliver a Group One win in the VRC Sprint Classic.  Read more »

Dynamic's TELEPLAY Wins Listed MSS Security Sprint at Flemington

Friday 9 November 2018, 3:47pm

It was the closest race of Melbourne Cup day, a photo finish being used to ensure the correct result as two mares, wide apart on the famous Flemington surface, fought out the finish.   Read more »

Cracksman, Winx equal in latest rankings

Friday 9 November 2018, 3:41pm

Cracksman and Winx share top billing in the latest release of the world rankings with the pair on 130.  Read more »

Shillelagh chasing Flemington G1 double

Friday 9 November 2018, 3:30pm

Shillelagh is already a Group One winner this spring and will chase another elite level victory at Flemington in the Mackinnon Stakes.  Read more »

Anthony Cummings aims high with Sky Boy

Friday 9 November 2018, 2:30pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings hopes the stable's two Rosehill runners signify good times ahead following a period of rebuilding.  Read more »

Veteran spearheads two-state double bid

Friday 9 November 2018, 1:01pm

Matt Dunn has his eyes on an interstate double with three runners at the Sunshine Coast and the early favourite for the Highway Handicap in Sydney.  Read more »

Vow And Declare collects Derby consolation

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:25pm

Vow And Declare has shown his staying qualities with a late lunge to take out the Listed TCL TV Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Thermal Current storms to Flemington win

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:20pm

Thermal Current has returned to winning form under Craig Williams, claiming the Listed Absolut Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Aristia outstays rivals to claim VRC Oaks

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:16pm

Aristia has won the $1 million Group One VRC Oaks, beating a brave Greysful Glamour and Miner's Miss at Flemington.  Read more »

Trainer wins with first Flemington runner

Thursday 8 November 2018, 5:00pm

Cranbourne trainer Alexander Rae has enjoyed success with his first Flemington runner Cochada, who won the country final at Flemington.  Read more »

Legendary trainer Head-Maarek still humble

Thursday 8 November 2018, 2:19pm

Criquette Head-Maarek, the first female trainer to win Europe's most prestigious race the Arc, felt honoured to be at Flemington in Melbourne Cup week.  Read more »

Facts, figures on the VRC Sprint Classic

Thursday 8 November 2018, 2:11pm

A look at the Group One VRC Sprint Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Pierata and Redzel to do battle in Sprint

Thursday 8 November 2018, 1:53pm

Pierata will get his chance against Redzel in the VRC Sprint after missing the chance to challenge him in The Everest.  Read more »

A look at the Group One Mackinnon Stakes

Thursday 8 November 2018, 1:41pm

The Mackinnon Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week.  Read more »

Vinicunca strikes for Waterhouse-Bott team

Thursday 8 November 2018, 1:25pm

Vinicunca has followed stablemates Unite And Conquer and Espaaniyal to claim victories in Melbourne two-year-old races during the spring.  Read more »

Kosciuszko winner Belflyer heads to Coast

Thursday 8 November 2018, 12:48pm

The John Shelton-trained Belflyer will have his first start since taking out the inaugural running of the Kosciuszko when he lines up at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Widdup has fingers crossed for Chauffeur

Thursday 8 November 2018, 12:13pm

Enigmatic galloper Chauffeur will be given the chance to prove he still has the drive to be a racehorse, starting at Rosehill.  Read more »

Cup winner Appleby chases more G1 success

Thursday 8 November 2018, 12:01pm

Blair House can wind up a successful spring carnival for trainer Charlie Appleby when he saddles Blair House in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes.  Read more »

Brave Smash set to join Aquis Farm roster

Thursday 8 November 2018, 11:53am

Aquis Farm has secured the rights to stand Group One-winning sprinter Brave Smash at stud.  Read more »

Cup winners opponents in G1 Sprint Classic

Wednesday 7 November 2018, 5:57pm

After winning the Melbourne Cup, Kerrin McEvoy and Charlie Appleby will be in opposing camps when the field lines up for the VRC Sprint Classic.  Read more »