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Griffiths mares face tough Sandown battle

Friday 17 November 2017, 5:12pm

Robbie Griffiths has a couple of handy mares engaged in the Summoned Stakes at Sandown but says there are obstacles in their way.  Read more »

Impavido's next assignment up in the air

Friday 17 November 2017, 5:11pm

Forecast rain in Sydney will impact on whether the Bjorn Baker-trained Impavido runs at Rosehill or waits for Newcastle.  Read more »

Lucky Hussler after another Sandown win

Friday 17 November 2017, 4:20pm

The classy Lucky Hussler will be trying to add the Sandown Stakes to his Kevin Heffernan Stakes victory from the corresponding meeting a year ago.  Read more »

Heathcote on song for Millions

Friday 17 November 2017, 4:02pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is confident two-year-old Only Wanna Sing can grab his share of the limelight at Doomben.  Read more »

McEvoy has chance for third Merson Cooper

Friday 17 November 2017, 3:34pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy has prepared the winners of two Merson Cooper Stakes in recent years and will saddle up two runners in this year's race for juveniles.  Read more »

Testashadow to the fore at Rosehill

Friday 17 November 2017, 3:05pm

The Gary Portelli-trained Testashadow will begin a campaign aimed at a possible defence of the Magic Millions Cup when he runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Another weight test for Browne

Friday 17 November 2017, 2:11pm

Trainer Richie Stephenson has called on top jockey Damian Browne to counteract a weight rise for Emphasis at Doomben.  Read more »

Beau Geste Godolphin's latest Guineas hope

Friday 17 November 2017, 1:48pm

A year after Morton's Fork carried the royal blue colours of Godolphin to victory in the Group Two Sandown Guineas, Beau Geste will be out to do the same.  Read more »

Vic racing's long-running cobalt saga

Friday 17 November 2017, 12:05pm

Timeline of Victoria's long-running cobalt saga involving trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien.  Read more »

Fundraiser for jockey relearning to walk

Friday 17 November 2017, 11:23am

A fundraising event will be held to help injured rider Kate Nipperess get a modified car as she learns how to walk again.  Read more »

Whypeeo on trial for Millions campaign

Friday 17 November 2017, 11:20am

Trainer Toby Edmonds is confident he has made the right decision by not trialling Whypeeo before the gelding's return at Doomben.  Read more »

Tabcorp-Tatts merger gets new approval

Friday 17 November 2017, 11:01am

The Australian Competition Tribunal has again approved the proposed $11 billion merger of Tabcorp and Tatts Group after reviewing its original decision.  Read more »

Vic court upholds VCAT cobalt ruling

Friday 17 November 2017, 9:59am

Victoria's highest court has cleared trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien of administering cobalt to racehorses.  Read more »

Lipizzan returns despite schedule change

Thursday 16 November 2017, 6:32pm

Gary Portelli will bring Lipizzan back from a spell at Rosehill for a preparation geared towards the rescheduled Inglis Sprint.  Read more »

Big Duke on target for Zipping Classic

Thursday 16 November 2017, 5:54pm

Last-start Melbourne Cup fourth placegetter Big Duke will be out to add the Zipping Classic to his list of staying race victories over the past 12 months.  Read more »

Ryan attempts to calm Red Excitement

Thursday 16 November 2017, 5:31pm

Gerald Ryan will continue to try to curb Red Excitement's Winx-induced enthusiasm and have him ridden conservatively when the gelding runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Snowdens with two Sandown Guineas chances

Thursday 16 November 2017, 5:06pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden expects both his stable's Sandown Guineas runners can make their presence felt in the Group Two race for three-year-olds.  Read more »

Tas handler stood down over horse 'punch'

Thursday 16 November 2017, 4:20pm

A barrier attendant in Launceston is being investigated by Tasmania's racing body after appearing to strike a horse before a race.  Read more »

A look behind the Zipping Classic

Thursday 16 November 2017, 3:35pm

2016's Melbourne Cup winner Almandin is the early favourite to win from a field of eight in the Group Two Zipping Classic.  Read more »

Carzoff to build on first Australian win

Thursday 16 November 2017, 3:22pm

French import Carzoff will attempt to capitalise on his first Australian win when he runs again at Rosehill for Sydney's premier trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »