News

Hulberts chase first double

Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:14pm

The new Peter and Will Hulbert training partnership has a strong chance to claim a first metropolitan double at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Fancourt to make return

Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:13pm

Forner leading Queensland apprentice Lani Fancourt makes her return to city riding at Eagle Farm after 10 months off with injury  Read more »

David Payne excited about 2yo Ace High

Thursday 27 October 2016, 3:02pm

Trainer David Payne says two-year-old colt Ace High is a Group One prospect ahead of his debut in Saturday's Pierro Plate at Rosehill.  Read more »

Newitt confident about Derby pick-up ride

Thursday 27 October 2016, 2:55pm

Craig Newitt has no doubts Captain Duffy will stay the Victoria Derby distance and is confident of a top-four finish on the three-year-old.  Read more »

Sharpe Hussler to tackle open company

Thursday 27 October 2016, 11:06am

Trainer Brad Smith has broken one of his golden rules to run Sharpe Hussler in open company instead of a Class Six race on Saturday  Read more »

Hartnell on target for Cup

Thursday 27 October 2016, 10:45am

Trainer John O'Shea says he could not be happier with how Melbourne Cup favourite Hartnell has come through the Cox Plate.  Read more »

A more mature Orange in this year's Cup.

Thursday 27 October 2016, 10:13am

Big Orange has returned for a second shot at the Melbourne Cup with his trainer Michael Bell confident he can improve on his 2015 fifth placing.  Read more »

Uber pick-up zones for Melb Cup Carnival

Thursday 27 October 2016, 8:52am

Racegoers will be able to use Uber to get home from Flemington this weekend with three designated pick-up zones set aside for users of the ride-sharing service.  Read more »

Sacred Elixir firms for Victoria Derby

Thursday 27 October 2016, 8:34am

New Zealand three-year-old Sacred Elixir has firmed to win the Victoria Derby at Flemington after drawing barrier one.  Read more »

Berry suspended, but free for key G1s

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 6:32pm

Tommy Berry will be free to ride in the Victoria Derby, Melbourne Cup and VRC Oaks despite a careless riding suspension.  Read more »

Price confident with Extreme Choice

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 6:29pm

Mick Price is confident Extreme Choice can add another Group One to his resume when the colt takes on a star-studded field in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Linda Meech granted trainer's licence

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 6:06pm

Group One winning jockey Linda Meech is the latest Victorian rider to take out a trainer's licence.  Read more »

Victoria Derby - what you need to know

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:42pm

Facts and figures about the Victoria Derby at Flemington on Saturday.  Read more »

Double Superlative continues family record

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:32pm

Well bred gelding Double Superlative has helped his family bring up 12 course and class records at Doomben with his win.  Read more »

Francis Of Assisi wins Bendigo Cup

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:27pm

The Charlie Appleby-trained international visitor Francis Of Assisi has won the Bendigo Cup a week after his stablemate Qewy claimed the Geelong Cup.  Read more »

Winx owner keeps on smiling at Canterbury

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:20pm

Zumbelina has broken her maiden with a strong-first up win at Canterbury for one of Winx's owners.  Read more »

Bon Aurum gets another chance at mile

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 5:12pm

Ciaron Maher has changed Bon Aurum's work around since the Toorak Handicap and says the horse has responded going into the Group One Cantala Stakes.  Read more »

The Cummings family and the Victoria Derby

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 4:34pm

A look at the Cummings family's success in the Victory Derby at Flemington.  Read more »

Cummings with chance to win first Derby

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 4:17pm

James Cummings is chasing his first Victoria Derby win as a trainer, a race his great grandfather, grandfather and father have won.  Read more »

Cummings focused on Derby, not dynasty

Wednesday 26 October 2016, 4:00pm

Trainer James Cummings is not dwelling on his famous racing family's history as he prepares for his first Victoria Derby.  Read more »