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Harlem out to book Cup spot in Lexus

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 5:37pm

Harlem is expected to line up in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington to try to secure a Melbourne Cup berth.  Read more »

Morrison putting final touches on Marmelo

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 5:28pm

English trainer Hughie Morrison likes what he sees in stayer Marmelo ahead of the Melbourne Cup for which he is third favourite.  Read more »

James Cummings after second Derby win

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 5:24pm

After winning the Victoria Derby with Prized Icon a year ago, trainer James Cummings believes Astoria can make his presence felt in this year's Classic.  Read more »

Qewy ready to make assault on Bendigo Cup

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 5:14pm

English stayer Qewy will be out to add to his Cups collection in Australia when he lines up at Bendigo.  Read more »

Waiting game almost over for Waitandwatch

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 4:57pm

Injury-prone gelding Waitandwatch will make his latest comeback at Rosehill after testing the patience of trainer Angela Davies and his owners.  Read more »

Mullins duo visit Flemington before Cup

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 4:44pm

Max Dynamite and Thomas Hobson have had a trip away from quarantine at Werribee, galloping at Flemington under travelling foreman Dave Casey.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist primed for another G1 test

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 4:00pm

After throwing a scare into the camp, Trapeze Artist is fully fit and ready to try to claim his second Group One win in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Aloisia peaking in time for Oaks

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 2:38pm

Gai Waterhouse believes Pinot is the filly to win her first VRC Oaks, but first she has to chase down the Aaron Purcell-trained favourite Aloisia.  Read more »

Dolly's Due poised for city debut

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 2:23pm

Michelle Ritchie will bring consistent mare Dolly's Due to Sydney for the first time at Warwick Farm with a view to the Provincial Championships.  Read more »

Hartnell Cup start still to be confirmed

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 2:16pm

Trainer James Cummings says a final decision on Hartnell taking his place in the Melbourne Cup will be made in the coming days.  Read more »

Peslier chasing a Cup dream on Tiberian

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 12:21pm

Champion jockey Olivier Peslier has ridden Tiberian in a work-out at Werribee ahead of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Berry on Who Shot Thebarman in Cup

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 11:41am

Tommy Berry will partner grand campaigner Who Shot Thebarman in next week's $6 million Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington.  Read more »

Capacity field for G1 Victoria Derby

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 11:12am

Victoria Derby favourite Main Stage has come up with barrier 14 in a field of 16 plus one emergency while second favourite Ace High has gate three.  Read more »

Highland Reel on Coolmore stallion roster

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 11:11am

Highland Reel, Churchill and Caravaggio have been added to the new Coolmore stallion roster.  Read more »

No decision yet on Winx's next move

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 6:45am

Chris Waller says Winx has come through her third Cox Plate win well but there has been no decision on her next move.  Read more »

Dettori excited for Cup tilt on Almandin

Tuesday 31 October 2017, 5:07am

Frankie Dettori hopes he can finally win the Melbourne Cup and knows Almandin has the pedigree to win the race for a second time.  Read more »

Sense Of Occasion freshened for G1 mile

Monday 30 October 2017, 6:29pm

Doomben Cup winner Sense Of Occasion will be out to bounce back to his best form in the Group One Kennedy Mile at Flemington.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori to ride Almandin in Cup

Monday 30 October 2017, 6:17pm

Frankie Dettori has been snapped up to ride the Lloyd Williams-owned Almandin in the Melbourne Cup with Damien Oliver failing in an appeal against suspension.  Read more »

Dettori gets Almandin Cup ride, Oliver out

Monday 30 October 2017, 5:55pm

Damien Oliver has lost an appeal over his improper riding suspension that ruled him out of the ride on defending Melbourne Cup holder Almandin.  Read more »

Ace High dealt new plan for Derby

Monday 30 October 2017, 5:30pm

David Payne has modified his Victoria Derby race plan for Group One-winning colt Ace High.  Read more »