News

Ghostwriter begins Millions countdown

Friday 23 October 2020, 12:52pm

High-priced yearling purchase Ghostwriter will begin his quest for a Magic Millions start in the Spring Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Mare can complete McEvoy's grand slam set

Friday 23 October 2020, 12:00pm

Kerrin McEvoy will join elite company if he can become just the eighth jockey to win racing's grand slam by claiming the Cox Plate on Probabeel.  Read more »

Cox Plate timing right for import Mugatoo

Friday 23 October 2020, 10:06am

The absence of an established star in the Cox Plate has given Kris Lees the confidence to test Mugatoo against the country's best middle-distance horses.  Read more »

Drama for O'Brien's two Cox Plate runners

Thursday 22 October 2020, 5:01pm

Two international raiders from the powerhouse stable of Aidan O'Brien are in doubt for the Cox Plate after failing their initial fitness tests.  Read more »

Steel Prince penalised a kilo for Cup win

Thursday 22 October 2020, 4:51pm

Steel Prince is virtually assured of a Melbourne Cup start after he was penalised a kilo for winning the Geelong Cup, elevating him in the order of entry.  Read more »

Waller pair need to peak in Cox Plate

Thursday 22 October 2020, 4:43pm

Chris Waller won four Cox Plates in a row with the mighty Winx but he knows they don't come that easily. He has both Kolding and Humidor in action this year.  Read more »

Wide alley poses no barrier for Jami Lady

Thursday 22 October 2020, 4:21pm

Jami Lady has to contend with a wide gate for her comeback to racing at Doomben but co-trainer Matt Hoysted believes she is up to the challenge.  Read more »

Rain will spoil Brooklyn Hustle's chances

Thursday 22 October 2020, 2:09pm

Trainer Jason Warren has his mare Brooklyn Hustle ready to fire in the Manikato Stakes but says if the predicted rain eventuates it will cruel her chances.  Read more »

Ryan oozes confidence in Bondi favourite

Thursday 22 October 2020, 2:01pm

Gerald Ryan had a lightbulb moment after Peltzer was beaten in the Golden Rose and he has used it to plot the colt's next attack on a $1 million feature.  Read more »

Maher has two great chances in Cox Plate

Thursday 22 October 2020, 1:21pm

Ciaron Maher can't wait to have his first starters in a Cox Plate and he thinks both Sir Dragonet and Grandslam have great prospects in the coveted race.  Read more »