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Edmonds to split team between two states

Wednesday 31 October 2018, 12:53pm

Wide barrier draws could halve trainer Toby Edmonds' team for Doomben where in-form mare Madam Shazam will be among his runners.  Read more »

Bowman, Brown in high praise for Cup rides

Wednesday 31 October 2018, 12:25pm

Jockeys Corey Brown and Hugh Bowman have given glowing reports on their Melbourne Cup rides after trackwork at Werribee.  Read more »

McEvoy gallops Cross Counter at Werribee

Wednesday 31 October 2018, 11:53am

Godolphin stayer Cross Counter has galloped at Werribee under Kerrin McEvoy in preparation for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Lexus option for Bendigo Cup scratching

Wednesday 31 October 2018, 11:49am

Chris Waller will take a blood sample from Patrick Erin before deciding on a Lexus Stakes start after a minor elevated temperature thwarted Bendigo Cup plans.  Read more »

Middle draw for Hartnell in Kennedy Mile

Wednesday 31 October 2018, 11:39am

Hartnell and Land Of Plenty are set to jump from adjacent barriers after both came up with middle draws for the Group One Kennedy Mile at Flemington.  Read more »

Four fillies to face mares in Empire Rose

Wednesday 31 October 2018, 11:33am

The Group One Empire Rose Stakes has attracted a full field of 16 plus one emergencies with four three-year-old fillies among the line-up.  Read more »

Field of 10 for G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes

Wednesday 31 October 2018, 11:29am

The Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes has attracted a field of 10 including Written By, Zousain, Lean Mean Machine and the filly Sunlight.  Read more »

Cup hopeful Duretto to undergo more tests

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 7:24pm

Bone scans taken from stayer Duretto have not shown any identifiable issues and he will have further tests to determine if he can run in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Jaameh out to boost Lindsay Park Cup team

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 6:15pm

Jaameh narrowly missed out on a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption when finishing second last start but he gets another chance in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Craig Williams tests Melbourne Cup mount

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 6:08pm

Star jockey Craig Williams has ridden Youngstar in a gallop for the first time as he prepares to partner the mare in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Cross Counter moving well ahead of Cup bid

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 5:37pm

The Charlie Appleby-trained Godolphin import Cross Counter has overcome an injury scare as he continues a build-up towards the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Waller to have strong chances in Coolmore

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 5:07pm

Trainer Chris Waller has won three of the past five Coolmore Stud Stakes and is confident he has two strong chances of adding another victory this year.  Read more »

Last-ditch Cup bid for A Prince Of Arran

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 4:22pm

International raider A Prince Of Arran will attempt to gain a Melbourne Cup start by winning the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Racing authorities resolve Cup names issue

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 4:06pm

Having already competed in Australia, international contenders Yucatan and Sound Check can keep their names for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Hartnell in great shape for Mile: Cummings

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 3:40pm

Hartnell has a big weight in the Kennedy Mile but trainer James Cummings is thrilled with the eight-year-old's condition ahead of the Group One handicap.  Read more »

Williams Cup squad light on for numbers

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 1:02pm

Lloyd and Nick Williams will have Yucatan and The Cliffsofmoher as their only likely runners in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Attention turns to Cup carnival for Waller

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 12:03pm

After training Winx to an historic fourth Cox Plate win, Chris Waller is now focused on the Melbourne Cup carnival where he will have a host of chances.  Read more »

Thinkin' Big remains clear Derby favourite

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 10:51am

Thinkin' Big will start from a middle barrier in the Victoria Derby and co-trainer Gai Waterhouse says the favourite is spot-on for the Classic.  Read more »

Redzel wins trial ahead of G1 Sprint

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 10:11am

Dual Everest winner Redzel has won a Randwick barrier trial as part of his preparation for the VRC Sprint at Flemington.  Read more »

Thunder Snow ready for Breeders' Cup

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 8:59am

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is looking to Thunder Snow to continue his recent run of international wins in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.  Read more »