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Group One spring goals loom for Montefilia
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2020, 12:50pm
Trainer David Payne will consider Group One options in Sydney and Melbourne for Montefilia after her win against older horses at Rosehill. Read more »
Wet weather a boost for Fastnet Cyclone
Brisbane
Friday 7 August 2020, 5:34pm
The prospect of a wet track at Doomben has given trainer Stuart Kendrick added confidence that Fastnet Cyclone can land back-to-back wins. Read more »
Payne dares Widgee to prove theory wrong
Melbourne
Friday 7 August 2020, 5:22pm
Trainer Patrick Payne is not convinced Widgee Turf is at his best on a straight track but he is happy to be proven wrong when the horse runs at Flemington. Read more »
Fresh challenge for Eduardo in Missile
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2020, 11:30am
Lightly-raced sprinter Eduardo will have the advantage of race fitness when he bids to deliver trainer Joe Pride a hat-trick of Missile Stakes victories. Read more »
Octane out to prove a point in Melbourne
Melbourne
Friday 7 August 2020, 10:45am
The most expensive yearling sold in Victoria, Octane will face a class test when he returns from a stint in Adelaide for a Flemington assignment. Read more »
Relaxed Anders ready to blossom in Rosebud
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2020, 9:41am
He has been a work in progress but Anders is showing signs he has turned the corner ahead of his seasonal return in The Rosebud at Rosehill. Read more »
VRC Oaks winner put on notice to perform
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2020, 3:41pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien wants to see a return to form from Group One winner Miami Bound to prove she is on target for bigger spring goals. Read more »
Weather to determine Ryan's rosiest chance
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2020, 2:55pm
Gerald Ryan has drawn comparisons between Return With Honour and former stakes winner Hinchinbrook as he prepares a three-pronged assault on The Rosebud. Read more »
Kemp has another Weetwood on his radar
Brisbane
Thursday 6 August 2020, 1:49pm
A Weetwood Handicap start is the goal trainer Kevin Kemp has set for talented sprinter Mr Marbellouz, who resumes from a long layoff at Doomben Read more »
So Si Bon looms as a Cox Plate wildcard
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2020, 1:30pm
Connections of So Si Bon have thrown in a nomination for the Cox Plate ahead of the gelding's resumption in a Group Three sprint at Flemington. Read more »
Melody Belle on song for Missile Stakes
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2020, 1:05pm
Missile Stakes favourite Melody Belle has passed a fitness test and will kick-start her season in the Rosehill sprint. Read more »
Godolphin filly Tiny posts dogged victory
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2020, 6:15pm
Untapped filly Tiny has shown tremendous fight to break her maiden at Canterbury and put herself in the mix to join Godolphin's spring team. Read more »
Bussutin, Young unearth Vic Derby hopeful
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2020, 5:30pm
Untapped three-year-old Wertheimer will be set on a Victoria Derby path after making a winning debut for new trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young. Read more »
Ambitious spring sprint plans for Trope
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2020, 5:17pm
Trainer Julius Sandhu will unveil new recruit Trope at Flemington in a race he hopes can be a stepping stone towards Group One targets this spring. Read more »
Wet track to suit Prime Star in Rosebud
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2020, 4:59pm
Proven ability on rain-affected ground could be crucial for the Michael and Richard Freedman-trained Prime Star when he resumes in stakes grade at Rosehill. Read more »
VRC maintains hope for carnival crowds
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2020, 4:37pm
The Victoria Racing Club has not ruled out having crowds attend the Melbourne spring carnival, pending developments with the COVID-19 situation in the state. Read more »
Veteran among two Missile runners for Lees
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2020, 1:02pm
On the back of a successful 2019-20 season, trainer Kris Lees will look to make his presence felt in the Missile Stakes with Le Romain and Special Reward. Read more »
Lightly-raced Diva set for midweek return
Sydney
Tuesday 4 August 2020, 4:35pm
Trainers Michael and Richard Freedman want to see a drying track for well-bred mare Juan Diva, who has been slated to resume at Canterbury. Read more »
Stricter protocols for Victorian racing
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 August 2020, 2:30pm
Racing Victoria officials will continue to monitor their biosecurity protocols as they strive to keep the industry buoyant through the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Nature Strip stars with impressive trial
Sydney
Tuesday 4 August 2020, 1:50pm
Brilliant sprinter Nature Strip has indicated he is on target for another lucrative campaign, cruising to a barrier trial victory at Rosehill. Read more »