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Flemington return for spring hopeful Odeon

Thursday 9 August 2018, 4:45pm

Co-trainer Simon Zahra has seen encouraging signs from five-year-old Odeon on the training track ahead of the gelding's race return over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Golden Tycoon to step up in Rosebud

Thursday 9 August 2018, 4:16pm

Trainer Greg McFarlane is hoping the speedy Golden Tycoon can live up to his winning debut when he runs in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill.  Read more »

Imports add intrigue to Aurie's Star

Thursday 9 August 2018, 3:56pm

Two imports, Home Of The Brave and Poetic Dream, are among the favourites to make an impact early in the new season in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap.  Read more »

Right distance for I'm Belucci at Doomben

Thursday 9 August 2018, 3:30pm

Group One-placed I'm Belucci gets to a suitable distance for the first time in two years at Doomben.  Read more »

Tom Sadler gets on the board over jumps

Thursday 9 August 2018, 2:14pm

Tom Sadler says a maiden win over jumps means a great deal to him after recently making the switch from flat racing because of increased weight.  Read more »

Emperor's Way ready for step up to 1800m

Thursday 9 August 2018, 2:08pm

Trainer Peter Snowden believes Emperor's Way is ready to make his presence felt when he steps up to 1800m in the Premier's Cup Prelude at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rich Charm ruled out of Flemington return

Thursday 9 August 2018, 1:17pm

Rich Charm has been ruled out of the Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington with a cut leg which needs treatment.  Read more »

Jag Guthmann-Chester ready to defend title

Thursday 9 August 2018, 1:02pm

Reigning premier Brisbane apprentice Jag Guthmann-Chester will return from holidays to start the defence of his title at Doomben.  Read more »

Brilliant Spurcraft spelled after injury

Thursday 9 August 2018, 10:27am

Brilliant Queensland sprinter Spurcraft has been sent for a spell after suffering a hairline fracture to a splint bone.  Read more »

Catchy's little sister makes winning debut

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:12pm

Group One winner Catchy's younger sister has made an impressive debut at Canterbury to give Tommy Berry his first winning ride since returning from Hong Kong.  Read more »

Godolphin 3YO breaks through at Canterbury

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:05pm

Godolphin three-year-old Aramayo has underlined his promise with a decisive win at Canterbury.  Read more »

RV adds an extra meeting after wash-out

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:05pm

Racing Victoria has added a turf meeting at Horsham after a Bendigo meeting had to be called off because of wet weather.  Read more »

McEvoy impressed with Illumicon's progress

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:01pm

A jump-out up the Flemington straight has Tony McEvoy looking forward to Illumicon's performance in the VRC Member James Hibberd Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Baby gets valuable education at Caloundra

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:57pm

Baccarat Baby could join talented stablemate Asharani on a float to Melbourne after winning at Caloundra.  Read more »

Spring test for Brave Song in Aurie's Star

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:43pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden is keen to get a better guide on the spring prospects of Brave Song in the Aurie's Star Handicap against some well-performed horses.  Read more »

Widdup woes over Sandbar Rosebud barrier

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:34pm

Sandbar has drawn the widest of nine acceptors in the $150,000 Rosebud, leaving trainer Brad Widdup with some thinking do before the Listed race.  Read more »

Redzel pleasing Snowden ahead of spring

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:26pm

Peter Snowden is confident sprinter Redzel is building up nicely towards his spring carnival return and his defence of The Everest.  Read more »

Pakula yet to meet street race organisers

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 2:43pm

Victoria's Minister for Racing is happy to hear what the promoters of horse racing on the streets of Melbourne have to say about the concept.  Read more »

Schweida duo set for milestones at Doomben

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 12:00pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida's veterans Outraged and Stella Ombra can reach prize money milestones if they win at Doomben.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun Caulfield Guineas favourite

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 11:35am

Group One-winning colt The Autumn Sun is the early favourite for the Caulfield Guineas after the release of nominations.  Read more »