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VRC Oaks facts and figures

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 4:51pm

Take a look at all the facts and figures behind this year's VRC Oaks where favourite Yankee Rose is aiming to win after a last-start Cox Plate placing.  Read more »

Distance test for Oaks fancy Yankee Rose

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 4:48pm

Yankee Rose is an odds-on favourite to claim her third Group One win this year when she faces a distance test in the VRC Oaks for fillies at Flemington.  Read more »

Mr Spin has each-way Highway Hcp claims

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 4:28pm

Veteran trainer Peter Roach says Mr Spin is a good each-way chance in the Highway Handicap at Canterbury.  Read more »

Stakes horses lower sights at Canterbury

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 4:09pm

Trainer Joe Pride believes Kuro is well-placed to return to the winner's circle in the Ranvet Handicap at Canterbury.  Read more »

Tiyatrolani to chase big bonus

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 4:03pm

The Brisbane summer three-year-old bonus is on the radar for brilliant Tiyatrolani who resumes at Doomben.  Read more »

McEvoy brilliant staying rider: Williams

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 2:36pm

Lloyd Williams already has his sights on a sixth Melbourne Cup after notching a record fifth win as an owner.  Read more »

Brian Cox guilty of steroid charges

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 2:28pm

Trainer Brian Cox has been found guilty of steroid offences but will need to wait to find out his penalty.  Read more »

Gentleman Seamus finds big drop in class

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 2:09pm

Trainer Noel-Mayfield Smith says Famous Seamus has the form on the board to make a challenge for the Listed Ladies' Day Cup at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Shinn says Rose outclasses rivals for Oaks

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 2:00pm

Jockey Blake Shinn believes the 2500 metres of the VRC Oaks will not be a problem for the favourite Yankee Rose.  Read more »

Cup winning combo favourite for another G1

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 1:52pm

Seven-year-old horse The United States is favourite to give his connections another big win in the Emirates Stakes after Almandin's Melbourne Cup victory.  Read more »

Vet's evidence key to Vic cobalt case

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 1:48pm

The trustworthiness of a vet who gave cobalt to two Victorian trainers' horses is key to their bid to overturn their bans.  Read more »

I'd live in laid-back Australia: Bolt

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 1:42pm

The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, prefers to live a slow life and says Australia would be an ideal place to live thanks to the country's laid-back attitude.  Read more »

Inquiry launched into Farm black out

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 1:23pm

The Brisbane Race Club and Energex have launched an investigation into the cause of Eagle Farm's Melbourne Cup day blackout.  Read more »

Cup day power overload tripped Qld system

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 12:21pm

The Brisbane Racing Club have axed two staff members after a blackout which ruined Melbourne Cup Day festivities for Eagle Farm punters.  Read more »

McEvoy at ease before Melbourne Cup win

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 12:15pm

Kerrin McEvoy has visited the training establishment of Lloyd Williams at Macedon Lodge for the first time after winning the Melbourne Cup on Almandin.  Read more »

Sam Clipperton extends stay in Hong Kong

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 11:56am

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has extended Sydney jockey Sam Clipperton's licence to ride until the end of the season.  Read more »

Two internationals in Emirates Stakes

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 11:13am

A field of 13 has been declared for the $2 million Emirates Stakes at Flemington which includes international visitors Scottish and Vadamos.  Read more »

Field of 12 for $1 million Darley Classic

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 11:08am

Multiple Group One winner Lankan Rupee is among a field of 12 for the Darley Classic at Flemington.  Read more »

California Chrome Breeders' favourite

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 8:24am

California Chrome will be out to cap his stellar career with victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita.  Read more »

Lloyd Williams to continue Cup quest

Wednesday 2 November 2016, 6:30am

Lloyd Williams, the owner who has won the most Melbourne Cups, says the internationalisation of Australia's most famous race will continue.  Read more »