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Blackboard Special popular for Rosehill

Friday 1 November 2013, 3:17pm

A horse trained by a Grafton electrician will make his city debut as one of the best-backed runners anywhere in Australia when he races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Light prep no problem for Verema: trainer

Friday 1 November 2013, 3:06pm

The French mare Verema has had the lightest of Melbourne Cup preparations, but trainer Alain de Royer Dupre says she will be fit and ready for the race.  Read more »

Red Tracer suspect over mile: Blackiston

Friday 1 November 2013, 2:44pm

You're So Good's trainer Nigel Blackiston believes there is doubt over Myer Classic favourite Red Tracer's ability to run out a strong mile.  Read more »

O'Brien stays low key on Classic Cup hopes

Friday 1 November 2013, 2:18pm

Past experience makes master trainer Aidan O'Brien cautious about the Breeders' Cup Classic prospects of Declaration Of War.  Read more »

Zoustar stud deal confirmed

Friday 1 November 2013, 8:47am

Widden Stud has put the final seal on the deal to secure high-profile colt Zoustar who runs as favourite in the Group One Coolmore at Flemington.  Read more »

Thompson hoping filly can Thump rivals

Thursday 31 October 2013, 6:42pm

John Thompson is confident Thump is going as well as she can go as the filly attempts to give the trainer back-to-back wins in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Wordplay poised for Wakeful starring role

Thursday 31 October 2013, 5:54pm

The Anthony Cummings-trained Wordplay will be out to press her claims for the VRC Oaks when she runs in the Wakeful Stakes.  Read more »

Hawkesbury Gold Cup moved to feature day

Thursday 31 October 2013, 5:37pm

The Hawkesbury Race Club's stand-alone Saturday meeting will feature a trio of Group races following the addition of the Gold Cup to the card.  Read more »

British General gunning for Emirates start

Thursday 31 October 2013, 5:37pm

British General will be relying on a Flemington victory to guarantee him a start in the Group One Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Zonza given chance at G1 in Myer Classic

Thursday 31 October 2013, 5:20pm

Roger James is happy to give Zonza her chance in the Group One Myer Classic at Flemington after a recommendation from jockey Damien Oliver.  Read more »