News

Melbourne Cup roses are a fine art

Friday 30 October 2015, 4:55pm

The roses are in bloom at Flemington ahead of the Melbourne Cup in garden manager Terry Freeman's 40th year at the racecourse.  Read more »

Happy Trails' luck to change in Mackinnon

Friday 30 October 2015, 4:53pm

Happy Trails is in top shape as he gets set to defend his title in the $1 million Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington, a track where he gets his best results.  Read more »

Bowman after fourth Victoria Derby success

Friday 30 October 2015, 4:38pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman liked what he saw from Shards' most recent start, but is unsure if the Godolphin colt can stay the Victoria Derby distance.  Read more »

Exosphere talent prompts Lonhro comparison

Friday 30 October 2015, 3:42pm

Boom colt Exosphere is an odds-on favourite to win his second Group One in the Coolmore Stud Stakes while Godolphin also have another hopeful in Mogador.  Read more »

Vic Derby win would be emotional for Price

Friday 30 October 2015, 3:18pm

Prominent Caulfield trainer Mick Price has had several attempts at the Victoria Derby and hopes favourite Tarzino will finish first.  Read more »

Waller latest to join Exosphere fan club

Friday 30 October 2015, 2:41pm

Chris Waller concedes something would have to go wrong with Coolmore Stud Stakes favourite Exosphere for him to train a third succssive winner of the race.  Read more »

VRC to pay tribute to Cummings on Cup day

Friday 30 October 2015, 2:33pm

Bart Cummings' son and grandson will help honour the late legendary trainer at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Webb happy to have colt in Derby Picture

Friday 30 October 2015, 1:28pm

Suspension ruled Mark Zahra out of the Victoria Derby ride on Get The Picture but connections have an able replacement in Damien Oliver.  Read more »

Elhaame out to boost Godolphin Cup squad

Friday 30 October 2015, 1:24pm

Godolphin's hand in the Melbourne Cup will be strengthened if Elhaame can win at Flemington.   Read more »

International runners passed fit for Cup

Friday 30 October 2015, 1:02pm

Sky Hunter and Quest For More have been passed fit to take their places in the Melbourne Cup after injury scares.  Read more »