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Lane senses weight of expectation in Plate
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:59pm
Star jockey Damian Lane is confident Japanese mare Lys Gracieux is the right horse for the Cox Plate but is trying to keep a lid on expectations. Read more »
Bivouac favourite to win WFA Manikato
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:29pm
Golden Rose winner Bivouac is the short-priced favourite to become the first three-year-old since Sepoy to win the Group One Manikato Stakes. Read more »
Irish chase Melbourne Cup berth at Geelong
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 2:19pm
True Self missed a start in the Caulfield Cup with connections banking on a Geelong Cup win to enhance her hopes of a start at Flemington. Read more »
Humidor left on outer as Cox Plate reserve
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 1:59pm
A capacity field is set to run in the $5 million Cox Plate but dual placegetter Humidor will need a scratching to gain a start in the race. Read more »
MVRC committee opts for progressive horses
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 12:51pm
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has used its discretion to elevate Te Akau Shark and Castelvecchio into the Cox Plate at the expense of Humidor and Mr Quickie. Read more »
Leading owner-breeder Ross Cutts dies
Brisbane
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 11:51am
One of Australian racing's most successful owner-breeders Ross Cutts has died in Brisbane after heart surgery complications. Read more »
O'Brien dominates final British Group One
London
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 10:02am
Aidan O'Brien is responsible for 11 of the 12 juveniles remaining in the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster, Britain's final Group One race of the season. Read more »
Bivouac draws barrier one in Manikato
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 9:11am
Odds-on favourite Bivouac has drawn the inside barrier for the Group One Manikato Stakes at The Valley. Read more »
Avilius right on track for Cox Plate test
Melbourne
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:41am
Following a hiccup with a nostril bleed after a gallop at The Valley, Avilius is back on track for the Cox Plate, passing a compulsory gallop at Flemington. Read more »
Te Akau Shark makes Cox Plate field
Sydney
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:34am
New Zealander Te Akau Shark will have to contend with the outside barrier in the Cox Plate after being included in the final field. Read more »
Gold Mount, Qafila out of Melbourne Cup
Melbourne
Monday 21 October 2019, 6:19pm
Gold Mount and Qafila have both been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup after running in the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
Litt comfortable ahead of Plate decision
Melbourne
Monday 21 October 2019, 6:04pm
Trainer Richard Litt believes Group One-winning colt Castelvecchio will be a big chance in the Cox Plate if he gets a start in the $5 million race. Read more »
Colada and Bottega in battle of Bondi
Sydney
Monday 21 October 2019, 5:55pm
Stablemates Colada and Bottega will again do battle when they run in the $1m Bondi Stakes. Read more »
Black Heart Bart a late entry for Plate
Melbourne
Monday 21 October 2019, 5:11pm
Multiple Group One winner Black Heart Bart has been paid up as a late entry for the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley. Read more »
Internationals targeting rich Golden Eagle
Melbourne
Monday 21 October 2019, 4:58pm
Three horses trained in the northern hemisphere and being aimed at the $7.5 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill have arrived in Sydney to prepare for the race. Read more »
Two jockeys suspended over Qld Derby fall
Brisbane
Monday 21 October 2019, 4:36pm
Matt McGillivray and Tommy Berry have been suspended for careless riding leading to a fall in the Queensland Derby in which Corey Brown was injured. Read more »
Mer De Glace gets 1kg Cup weight penalty
Melbourne
Monday 21 October 2019, 3:48pm
Japanese horse Mer De Glace has been penalised 1kg for the Melbourne Cup after his Caulfield Cup win, taking his weight to 56kg. Read more »
Field of 11 for Group Three Geelong Cup
Melbourne
Monday 21 October 2019, 11:36am
Last year's Melbourne Cup placegetter Prince Of Arran is among 11 acceptors for the Geelong Cup. Read more »
Sad end for Wicklow Brave in America
London
Monday 21 October 2019, 8:04am
Trainer Willie Mullins has paid tribute to Wicklow Brave after he suffered a fatal fall at Far Hills racecourse in America. Read more »
Glen Boss loving calling Sydney home
Sydney
Sunday 20 October 2019, 6:39pm
Still on a high from winning the $14 million Everest on Yes Yes Yes, Glen Boss has a new lease of life at the age of 50. Read more »
Shadow Hero on target for Victoria Derby
Melbourne
Sunday 20 October 2019, 5:46pm
Sydney trainer Mark Newnham is hoping to gallop Victoria Derby favourite Shadow Hero at Flemington before the colt runs in the 2500m Group One staying feature. Read more »
Another box ticked for Cox Plate Hope
Melbourne
Sunday 20 October 2019, 4:56pm
Caulfield Stakes winner Cape Of Good Hope has had his first look around The Valley in a gallop with fellow Cox Plate hopeful Harlem. Read more »
Avilius in fight to be right for Cox Plate
Sydney
Sunday 20 October 2019, 2:02pm
Godolphin's Avilius must pass a compulsory gallop after bleeding from one nostril ahead of the Cox Plate. Read more »
Skye Bogenhuber returns a winner
Brisbane
Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:48pm
Queensland jockey Skye Bogenhuber has returned to the saddle after a serious head injury to ride a winner at Toowoomba. Read more »
Steel Prince recovers for Geelong Cup bid
Melbourne
Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:43pm
The Anthony Freedman stable has turned to plan B for Steel Prince who will have his Melbourne Cup lead up in the Geelong Cup. Read more »
Dettori reaches 250 Group One landmark
London
Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:28pm
Frankie Dettori has reached a landmark 250 Group One winners with Star Catcher's victory in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes. Read more »
Cox Plate next in Damian Lane's sights
Melbourne
Sunday 20 October 2019, 1:00pm
Having ridden Mer De Glace to win the Caulfield Cup, Damian Lane is excited about his chance to add the Cox Plate on another Japanese visitor, Lys Gracieux. Read more »
Queensland Derby fall inquiry to resume
Brisbane
Sunday 20 October 2019, 11:24am
The inquiry into a fall in the Queensland Derby in which dual Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Corey Brown was seriously hurt is set to resume. Read more »
Magical performance in Champion Stakes
London
Sunday 20 October 2019, 11:12am
Magical has stamped her class on the Champion Stakes at Ascot to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his first win in the race. Read more »
Kew Gardens ends Stradivarius streak
London
Sunday 20 October 2019, 10:04am
Stradivarius has suffered his first defeat in almost two years with Kew Gardens on top in a pulsating climax to the British Champions Long Distance Cup. Read more »
Lane suspended, fined $20,000 in Cup win
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 8:29pm
Damien Lane's Caulfield Cup win on Mer De Glace has come at a cost with a 10-meeting suspension and a $20,000 fine for careless riding. Read more »
Cup placegetters on target for Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 7:16pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien believes Vow And Declare's Caulfield Cup second placing is a strong pointer towards the stayer's chances of winning the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Crowd figures say Everest here to stay
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 6:56pm
More than 40,000 Sydney race goers have given the Everest the seal of approval in its third year at Randwick. Read more »
Japanese import flies flag at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 6:45pm
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Hush Writer is likely to head to Melbourne after the Japanese-bred stayer cruised to victory in the St Leger Stakes. Read more »
What the $5m Caulfield Cup jockeys said
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 6:34pm
What the jockeys said after the $5 million Caulfield Cup over 2400m. Read more »
Berry's mid-race tactics have Happy ending
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:58pm
Seasoned campaigner Happy Clapper has taken his prize money to more than $7 million with victory in the Group Three Craven Plate at Randwick. Read more »
Everest a stallion-making race: Coolmore
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:48pm
The persuasive powers of Chris Waller convinced Coolmore to run Yes Yes Yes in the Everest and the colt has rewarded that trust with victory. Read more »
Dubai trip possible for Streets Of Avalon
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:29pm
Trainer Shane Nichols has a couple more spring races in Melbourne on his radar for Streets Of Avalon but says a Dubai campaign after that is also a possibility. Read more »
Mer De Glace takes Caulfield Cup for Japan
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:25pm
A trip to Japan and two previous rides on Mer De Glace has provided Damian Lane with victory in the $5 million Caulfield Cup. Read more »
Steve O'Dea a Proven winner for syndicate
Brisbane
Saturday 19 October 2019, 5:11pm
Trainer Steve O'Dea continued his great association with Proven Thoroughbreds when Cool Sequence won at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Deprive wins sixth straight at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:58pm
Godolphin-owned Deprive has claimed a sixth straight victory at Randwick, surviving a protest to win the Group Three Sydney Stakes. Read more »
Miss Leonidas claims G2 Caulfield Sprint
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:42pm
Relishing the drop from Group One company, Miss Leonidas has led throughout to win the Group Two Caulfield Sprint. Read more »
Yes Yes Yes beats older rivals in Everest
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:24pm
The Chris Waller-trained Yes Yes Yes has won the $14 million Everest, beating Santa Ana Lane over 1200m at Randwick. Read more »
Gamay Oaks-bound after Ethereal Stakes win
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:17pm
The Archie Alexander-trained Gamay has narrowly beaten Vegas Jewel in the Group Three Ethereal Stakes, an important lead-up race to the VRC Oaks. Read more »
Handle The Truth wins the $1.3m Kosciuszko
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 4:13pm
Veteran Canberra trainer Keith Dryden has celebrated one of his most significant wins, producing Handle The Truth to win the $1.3 million The Kosciuszko. Read more »
Humma Humma unbeaten after winter spell
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:30pm
Bad barriers have brought about a change in riding tactics for Humma Humma who remains unbeaten in two starts during her spring campaign Read more »
Well-bred Akari in important stakes win
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:27pm
Expensive filly Akari has won the Listed Reginald Allen Quality at Randwick at her fifth start. Read more »
Thought Of That stamps Derby credentials
Melbourne
Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:11pm
Thought Of That has pressed his Victoria Derby claims with a dominant front-running win in the Group Three Caulfield Classic. Read more »
Jockey Boss shakes off pre-Everest injury
Sydney
Saturday 19 October 2019, 3:00pm
Jockey Glen Boss has twisted his knee but declared himself fit to ride in the $14 million Everest aboard Chris Waller-trained lightweight Yes Yes Yes. Read more »
Tony Gollan trains an Eagle Farm trifecta
Brisbane
Saturday 19 October 2019, 2:45pm
Trainer Tony Gollan moved a step closer to 100 winners for the season when he trained a trifecta at Eagle Farm. Read more »