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Brave Smash to fight history in Newmarket

Friday 9 March 2018, 3:10pm

Craig Williams says Japanese import Brave Smash has the class to win the Newmarket Handicap, despite dropping in distance from 1400m to 1200m.  Read more »

Norman has instinct for a winner

Friday 9 March 2018, 2:48pm

Juvenile Mystic Mist should get wet conditions to suit at Doomben but trainer Harold Norman thinks she can win on any type of ground.  Read more »

Hayes opts for blinkers on Ventura Storm

Friday 9 March 2018, 2:44pm

The Lindsay Park team will have two imports in the Group One Australian Cup including Ventura Storm who will race in blinkers for the first time.  Read more »

Houtzen set for return in Fireball Stakes

Friday 9 March 2018, 2:35pm

Houtzen begins a campaign aimed at the Group One Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide when she runs in the Fireball Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Adelaide trainer on a Melbourne mission

Friday 9 March 2018, 1:38pm

Phillip Stokes is hoping a rise in distance and less pressure will help More Than Exceed in the Sires' Produce Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Umberto to concentrate on Doomben

Friday 9 March 2018, 9:56am

The Tony Gollan-trained Umberto will try to end a frustrating run of second placings when he contests a strong Three-Year-Old Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Sizing John out of Cheltenham defence

Friday 9 March 2018, 9:30am

Sizing John will not defend his crown in the Cheltenham Gold Cup next week, trainer Jessica Harrington has announced.  Read more »

Lees and Waugh with Provincial favourites

Friday 9 March 2018, 9:29am

Kris Lees and Kim Waugh train the equal favourites for the second qualifying heat of the Provincial Championships at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Ruby Walsh makes winning return

Friday 9 March 2018, 6:44am

Ruby Walsh has made a successful return from his lengthy injury spell when he steered Lareena to a clear-cut victory at Thurles.  Read more »

Summer Sham chasing fourth-straight win

Thursday 8 March 2018, 5:53pm

The Danny O'Brien-trained Summer Sham will be out to remain unbeaten when she steps out for her fourth start in the Group Two Kewney Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Trim Takedown takes on Challenge Stakes

Thursday 8 March 2018, 5:37pm

Rosehill trainer Gary Moore has worked on Takedown's diet ahead of the Group One winner's comeback in the Challenge Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Jockey James McDonald to be relicensed

Thursday 8 March 2018, 5:24pm

Jockey James McDonald will return to racing when his 18--month ban ends and will be able to ride in trackwork and trials for several weeks before then.  Read more »

Sires' Produce target for Titan Blinders

Thursday 8 March 2018, 4:55pm

The Sires' Produce Stakes at Flemington has been a target race for Leon and Troy Corstens with two-year-old Titan Blinders.  Read more »

Newmarket Handicap key facts and figures

Thursday 8 March 2018, 4:50pm

What you need to know regarding the Group One Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Flemington.  Read more »

Elliott honoured for racing contribution

Thursday 8 March 2018, 4:30pm

Victoria Racing Club Chairman Amanda Elliott has been honoured for her contribution to racing on International Women's Day.  Read more »

Endless Drama tracking for Group One glory

Thursday 8 March 2018, 4:28pm

Endless Drama can add to his value as a stud proposition with victory in the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Costin inaugural female jockey champion

Thursday 8 March 2018, 4:15pm

NSW jockey Winona Costin has won the inaugural Australian Female Jockey Championship in Tasmania.  Read more »

Sister Sledge makes late bid for Slipper

Thursday 8 March 2018, 4:09pm

Debutante Sister Sledge faces an against-the-odds bid to qualify for the Golden Slipper via the Reisling Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Key statistics on the Australian Cup

Thursday 8 March 2018, 3:56pm

A look at the history of the Group One Australian Cup over 2000m at Flemington.  Read more »

Shillelagh to return to scene of G1 win

Thursday 8 March 2018, 3:33pm

Shillelagh drops in class and steps up in distance when she lines up in the Matron Stakes over the course and distance of her most significant win.  Read more »