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Ghostwriter begins Millions countdown
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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 »
Latest career milestone looms for Neasham
Sydney
Thursday 22 October 2020, 12:47pm
A recent addition to the Sydney training ranks, Annabel Neasham will saddle up her first Saturday runner when Jessica Rabbit makes her debut. Read more »
Freedman kicking goals on his own at Scone
Sydney
Thursday 22 October 2020, 10:36am
Will Freedman recently set up his own stables at Scone and he is already producing results from a limited team. Read more »
Doc chasing second Manikato Stakes crown
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 6:12pm
Calvin McEvoy believes Hey Doc is on track for a fourth Group One win in the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley, saying the sprinter is ready to peak. Read more »
Steel Prince shows grit to win Geelong Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 6:03pm
Steel Prince may have gained a start in the Melbourne Cup for the second year in a row after a narrow win over stablemate Le Don De Vie in the Geelong Cup. Read more »
Armory ready to fire in the Cox Plate
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 4:26pm
Aidan O'Brien's travelling foreman T J Comerford believes Armory is a great Cox Plate chance as his form is better than that of their 2014 winner Adelaide. Read more »
Baker to cook up more carnival success
Sydney
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 4:14pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker hopes to continue his recent run of success with four horses engaged at the Bondi Stakes meeting at Randwick. Read more »
Peters hoping for beginner's luck in Plate
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 1:36pm
Bob Peters is hoping his first ever Cox Plate starter, Arcadia Queen, can secure the famous race but he's worried a wet track could dull her closing sprint. Read more »
Owners again shut out of Cox Plate meeting
Sydney
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 10:31am
No owners will be permitted at Moonee Valley for the Manikato Stakes and Cox Plate programs after an about-face from the Victorian government. Read more »
Waller confirms Melbourne Cup jockeys
Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 5:07pm
Chris Waller has confirmed Mark Zahra as the rider for star mare Verry Elleegant in the Melbourne Cup, a race the premier trainer is yet to win. Read more »
Williams declares Humidor ready for Plate
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 4:31pm
Champion jockey Craig Williams can see several similarities between his 2006 Cox Plate winner Fields Of Omagh and his ride this year, Humidor. Read more »
Elizabeel ready for distance test in Bondi
Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 4:07pm
Trainer John Sargent has confirmed dual Randwick nominee Elizabeel will bypass the Brian Crowley Stakes in preference for a $1 million target. Read more »
Geelong Cup ideal litmus test for import
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 3:47pm
Matt Cumani is surprised by the depth in the Geelong Cup field and says it will be a good measuring stick for his international recruit San Huberto. Read more »
Fury over Buckhurst's Cox Plate relegation
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 2:50pm
Nick Williams didn't contemplate Buckhurst being relegated to Cox Plate first emergency and was shocked when the Irish raider failed to make the field. Read more »
Melody Belle tuned up for Melbourne raid
Sydney
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 10:22am
Connections of outstanding Kiwi mare Melody Belle have confirmed she will make a cameo appearance in Melbourne this spring. Read more »
Russian Camelot on song for Cox Plate bid
Melbourne
Monday 19 October 2020, 3:00pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien wasn't perturbed by Russian Camelot's last-start defeat at Caulfield saying he wasn't suited by the slow tempo of the race. Read more »
Prime Star ready to run a mile in Bondi
Sydney
Monday 19 October 2020, 2:00pm
Having passed his first distance test with a strong performance in the Stan Fox Stakes, Prime Star will again step up in journey to chase a $1 million target. Read more »
Hoof problems end Supergiant's campaign
Brisbane
Monday 19 October 2020, 12:59pm
Michael Costa has sent Supergiant to the spelling paddock after persistent hoof problems ruled him out of an interstate campaign. Read more »
Australian racing lose Legend to Hong Kong
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 7:00pm
Classique Legend has run his final race in Australia, at least for now, with his Hong Kong owner Bon Ho keen to showcase The Everest winner internationally. Read more »
Waller wins first Caulfield Cup in style
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 6:42pm
Chris Waller has finally landed his first Caulfield Cup with star staying mare Verry Elleegant defying English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck. Read more »
Octogenarian trainer scales The Everest
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 6:13pm
Classique Legend has given Australia's best sprinters a start and a beating with a scintillating performance in the $15 million The Everest. Read more »
Danny O'Brien hits a winner with Graff
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 5:24pm
Talented sprinter Graff has broken an extended drought from the winner's circle, scoring a Group Two victory on debut for trainer Danny O'Brien at Caulfield. Read more »
Huge day for Dailey after Kosciuszko win
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 4:21pm
Bob Dailey went into The Kosciuszko double-handed as an owner and slot holder and he came away with all the spoils when It's Me raced home to win. Read more »
Albarado following in Sangster's footsteps
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 4:02pm
Trent Busuttin looks back fondly on Sangster's win in the 2011 Victoria Derby and he's hoping Albarado can do what that horse did and claim the classic. Read more »
Lazy Endanger still prevails at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 17 October 2020, 2:37pm
Sam Freedman believes Godolphin's Endanger has a bright future and he will aim the gelding at the Carbine Club Stakes after a tough win at Caulfield. Read more »
Snowden's colt gives new sire first win
Sydney
Saturday 17 October 2020, 1:41pm
First season sire Capitalist has produced his first winner with Captivant impressive in claiming the Victory Vein Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Truth on target for Kosciuszko defence
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 4:53pm
Keith Dryden has followed a similar template to the one which delivered him Kosciuszko success 12 months ago with defending titleholder Handle The Truth. Read more »
Munce duo omen tips on Caulfield Cup day
Brisbane
Friday 16 October 2020, 4:32pm
Memories of the champion Tulloch will be rekindled when Coco Fashion and Stampe race in his famous colours at Doomben. Read more »
Front Page out of Kosciuszko after mishap
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 4:19pm
One of the leading contenders for The Kosciuszko has been scratched after injuring himself on the journey to Sydney. Read more »
Leon MacDonald hoping history can repeat
Melbourne
Friday 16 October 2020, 1:00pm
Southern Speed finished fourth in the Turnbull Stakes before she won the Caulfield Cup and trainer Leon MacDonald is hoping stablemate Dalasan can follow suit. Read more »
Irithea chasing prize money milestone
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 11:45am
Connections of stakes winner Irithea have decided to race on for another season in the hope the mare can pass a significant benchmark. Read more »
Weight rise sets Cup winner a tough task
Melbourne
Friday 16 October 2020, 10:30am
Danny O'Brien says Vow And Declare is going as well as he was last year when runner-up in the Caulfield Cup but admits his weight rise is a challenge. Read more »
Classique poised to become Everest Legend
Sydney
Friday 16 October 2020, 9:45am
The oldest trainer at Randwick will be striving to win one of Sydney's newest feature races when Les Bridge saddles up Classique Legend in The Everest. Read more »
Eduardo swaggers into Everest contention
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 5:00pm
Trainer Joe Pride says Eduardo is in the zone and ready to run the race of his life in the $15 million The Everest at Randwick. Read more »
Barrier an obstacle for Anthony Van Dyck
Melbourne
Thursday 15 October 2020, 3:44pm
Although Anthony Van Dyck has drawn an outside barrier in the Caulfield Cup, he has thrived at Werribee and his stable believe he's ready to peak. Read more »
St Leger to provide Ideel autumn platform
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 2:12pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker is satisfied She's Ideel will cope with a seven-day turnaround as she prepares to face her toughest assignment yet at Randwick. Read more »
Sprinter aiming for Awesome first up win
Brisbane
Thursday 15 October 2020, 1:53pm
The summer sprint series could be on the agenda for talented sprinter Awesome Pluck, who makes his comeback to racing at Doomben. Read more »
Moroney chirpy over Chapada's Cup chances
Melbourne
Thursday 15 October 2020, 1:22pm
Mike Moroney has scratched Aktau from the Caulfield Cup due to injury but he's upbeat his remaining runner Chapada can give him his first win in the race. Read more »
Waller sets sights on Everest Strip out
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 12:59pm
He might have taken time to warm to the concept of The Everest but after winning the rich sprint at his first attempt, Chris Waller is an unabashed fan. Read more »
Setback for Kosciuszko favourite It's Me
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 11:58am
Undefeated mare It's Me has been treated with antibiotics after developing a cough and will need a veterinary clearance to line up in The Kosciuszko. Read more »
Kosciuszko chance brewing for Beer
Sydney
Thursday 15 October 2020, 10:31am
After relocating to Albury, trainer Mitchell Beer is quickly ticking off the goals he has set for his growing stable. Read more »