News

Cross Counter moving well ahead of Cup bid

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 5:37pm

The Charlie Appleby-trained Godolphin import Cross Counter has overcome an injury scare as he continues a build-up towards the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Waller to have strong chances in Coolmore

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 5:07pm

Trainer Chris Waller has won three of the past five Coolmore Stud Stakes and is confident he has two strong chances of adding another victory this year.  Read more »

Last-ditch Cup bid for A Prince Of Arran

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 4:22pm

International raider A Prince Of Arran will attempt to gain a Melbourne Cup start by winning the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Racing authorities resolve Cup names issue

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 4:06pm

Having already competed in Australia, international contenders Yucatan and Sound Check can keep their names for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Hartnell in great shape for Mile: Cummings

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 3:40pm

Hartnell has a big weight in the Kennedy Mile but trainer James Cummings is thrilled with the eight-year-old's condition ahead of the Group One handicap.  Read more »

Williams Cup squad light on for numbers

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 1:02pm

Lloyd and Nick Williams will have Yucatan and The Cliffsofmoher as their only likely runners in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Attention turns to Cup carnival for Waller

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 12:03pm

After training Winx to an historic fourth Cox Plate win, Chris Waller is now focused on the Melbourne Cup carnival where he will have a host of chances.  Read more »

Thinkin' Big remains clear Derby favourite

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 10:51am

Thinkin' Big will start from a middle barrier in the Victoria Derby and co-trainer Gai Waterhouse says the favourite is spot-on for the Classic.  Read more »

Redzel wins trial ahead of G1 Sprint

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 10:11am

Dual Everest winner Redzel has won a Randwick barrier trial as part of his preparation for the VRC Sprint at Flemington.  Read more »

Thunder Snow ready for Breeders' Cup

Tuesday 30 October 2018, 8:59am

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is looking to Thunder Snow to continue his recent run of international wins in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.  Read more »