News

Cup day race strike in Queensland averted

Friday 26 October 2018, 6:07pm

Striking Queensland racing participants have reached an agreement with the government over prize money funding, averting industrial action on Melbourne Cup day.  Read more »

Scottish stayer gains Moonee Valley start

Friday 26 October 2018, 5:30pm

UK stayer Nakeeta has been given a Moonee Valley Gold Cup lifeline after the scratching of Lord Fandango.  Read more »

Verry Elleegant to bypass Vase at Valley

Friday 26 October 2018, 5:15pm

Connections of VRC Oaks favourite Verry Elleegant have decided to bypass The Vase at Moonee Valley for which the filly headed early betting.  Read more »

John Allen ban reduced, free for Derby day

Friday 26 October 2018, 4:12pm

John Allen has had one meeting shaved off a careless riding ban on appeal, allowing the jockey to ride on Victoria Derby day.  Read more »

Cumani-trained colt set for Valley debut

Friday 26 October 2018, 3:55pm

Trainer Matt Cumani says two-year-old True Serendipity has done everything right in the lead-up to his debut in the $500,000 Inglis Banner at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Winx overshadows Chaussure Sydney return

Friday 26 October 2018, 3:45pm

There will be a strong Cox Plate connection to the return to racing of Chaussure after a long break at Randwick.  Read more »

Everything perfect for Winx on Plate eve

Friday 26 October 2018, 2:22pm

The wait is almost over for Winx's shot at an unprecedented fourth Cox Plate win and trainer Chris Waller believes the mare has had a perfect preparation.  Read more »

Lee and Shannon Hope lose cobalt appeal

Friday 26 October 2018, 2:03pm

An appeal judge has found father and son trainers Lee and Shannon Hope guilty of administering cobalt to affect the performance of three horses in 2014 races.  Read more »

Bowman to handle the pressure: Ron Quinton

Friday 26 October 2018, 1:59pm

Ron Quinton knows all about the pressure of being on the best horse in the Cox Plate, but also knows his former pupil Hugh Bowman can handle it.  Read more »

Ventura Storm in Cup bid at Moonee Valley

Friday 26 October 2018, 1:42pm

A win in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup will give Ventura Storm's connections a chance to chase their Melbourne Cup dream.  Read more »