News

Spechenka chasing Cup berth via Randwick

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:38pm

Trainer Ben Ahrens is looking at the Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick as way to try to boost Spechenka's chances of sneaking into the Melbourne Cup field.  Read more »

Nikolic stay application rejected

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:27pm

The public interest would not be properly served if banned jockey Danny Nikolic was granted an application for a stay of proceedings, a judge has ruled.  Read more »

Close relation to Black Caviar to debut

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:20pm

Scandiva, a filly with close family ties to Black Caviar, is set to have her first start at Caulfield in the Debutants Stakes.  Read more »

Moody not afraid of Glencadam reputation

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:04pm

Trainer Peter Moody believes he has his best chance of a win in one of Melbourne's major races when he saddles three Caulfield Cup runners.  Read more »

Fiveandahalfstar to clinch Melbourne trip

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:39pm

A trip to Melbourne awaits Victoria Derby entry Fiveandahalfstar so long as he can break through at Canterbury.  Read more »

Hot Snitzel out to boost Ryan spring team

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:32pm

Talented sprinter Hot Snitzel will be among trainer Gerald Ryan's Melbourne carnival reinforcements if he races to expectations at Randwick.  Read more »

Maybe Discreet ticks Guineas boxes

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:16pm

Adelaide filly Maybe Discreet can continue her winning form in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield, trainer Phillip Stokes says.  Read more »

Corstens backs Oliver to deliver on Jewel

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:04pm

Trainer Leon Corstens says Damien Oliver is the best jockey he could have aboard Commanding Jewel for the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.  Read more »

Afsare struggling to overcome leg injury

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 2:28pm

The Luca Cumani-trained Afsare is involved in a race against time to be fit for the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Secret Admirer in Cup gear switch

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 1:46pm

A track gallop in winkers has convinced trainer Grahame Begg to employ a gear change on top mare Secret Admirer in the Group One Caulfield Cup.  Read more »