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Lane senses weight of expectation in Plate

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:59pm

Star jockey Damian Lane is confident Japanese mare Lys Gracieux is the right horse for the Cox Plate but is trying to keep a lid on expectations.  Read more »

Bivouac favourite to win WFA Manikato

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 3:29pm

Golden Rose winner Bivouac is the short-priced favourite to become the first three-year-old since Sepoy to win the Group One Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Irish chase Melbourne Cup berth at Geelong

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 2:19pm

True Self missed a start in the Caulfield Cup with connections banking on a Geelong Cup win to enhance her hopes of a start at Flemington.  Read more »

Humidor left on outer as Cox Plate reserve

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 1:59pm

A capacity field is set to run in the $5 million Cox Plate but dual placegetter Humidor will need a scratching to gain a start in the race.  Read more »

MVRC committee opts for progressive horses

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 12:51pm

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has used its discretion to elevate Te Akau Shark and Castelvecchio into the Cox Plate at the expense of Humidor and Mr Quickie.  Read more »

Leading owner-breeder Ross Cutts dies

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 11:51am

One of Australian racing's most successful owner-breeders Ross Cutts has died in Brisbane after heart surgery complications.  Read more »

O'Brien dominates final British Group One

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 10:02am

Aidan O'Brien is responsible for 11 of the 12 juveniles remaining in the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster, Britain's final Group One race of the season.  Read more »

Bivouac draws barrier one in Manikato

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 9:11am

Odds-on favourite Bivouac has drawn the inside barrier for the Group One Manikato Stakes at The Valley.  Read more »

Avilius right on track for Cox Plate test

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:41am

Following a hiccup with a nostril bleed after a gallop at The Valley, Avilius is back on track for the Cox Plate, passing a compulsory gallop at Flemington.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark makes Cox Plate field

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7:34am

New Zealander Te Akau Shark will have to contend with the outside barrier in the Cox Plate after being included in the final field.  Read more »