News

Primitive Man ready for metropolitan debut

Friday 28 December 2012, 3:07pm

Tainer Shane Fliedner is looking forward to getting a guide to the future when he runs last-start winner Primitive Man at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Safeguard to miss Diamond for Slipper tilt

Friday 28 December 2012, 2:09pm

Safeguard will miss the Blue Diamond series to concentrate on a Golden Slipper campaign while stablemate Montsegur will head to the Blue Diamond Preview.  Read more »

Wiggins vital to stable success: Heathcote

Friday 28 December 2012, 1:04pm

Robert Heathcote says the consistent form of jockey Ryan Wiggins is due to self-belief and an excellent work ethic.  Read more »

Cantonese draws wide gate in Perth Cup

Friday 28 December 2012, 12:36pm

A field of 20 runners has been declared for the Perth Cup with Mr Moet faring best of the favourirtes. In-form Sydney stayer Cantonese has gate 19.  Read more »

Newbury in equation for Long Run

Friday 28 December 2012, 12:26pm

Top jumper Long Run is in contention for a start in the Denman Chase at Kempton after winning the King George VI Chase.  Read more »

Ethiopia enjoying a rest in the west

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:14pm

Trainer Pat Carey is looking to the spring rather than the autumn as he contemplates the future of his Derby winner Ethiopia.  Read more »

Crystal Icon tries a step up

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:11pm

Crystal Icon has the chance to prove he belongs in the big time when he comes to Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Trainer fined for illegal treatment

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Brett Scott has been fined $1000 for treating a horse during the 24 hours before it was due to race.  Read more »

Canterbury test for bush filly Madame Fly

Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:55pm

Cessnock-based filly Madame Fly will line up against some highly-rated juveniles at Canterbury in pursuit of a place in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Hard work pays off for jockey

Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:30pm

Jockey Ben Melham paid a heavy price for enjoying his Christmas, but he had his reward with the win of Secret Liasion at Mornington.  Read more »