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Ranting upstages his more fancied rivals

Wednesday 14 October 2020, 5:29pm

In a gruelling finish, rank outsider Ranting has finished over the top of his two rivals Hanseatic and Anders to win the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Waller worried about Elleegant Cup weight

Wednesday 14 October 2020, 5:16pm

Chris Waller will saddle up three horses in his bid for a first Caulfield Cup with the Turnbull Stakes trifecta of Verry Elleegant, Toffee Tongue and Finche.  Read more »

No Caulfield Cup for Coongy Cup winner

Wednesday 14 October 2020, 5:04pm

Grahame Begg has a soft spot for Coongy Cup winner Nonconformist but he is happy to wait another year before targeting the stayer at the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

O'Brien's raider breaks down at Werribee

Wednesday 14 October 2020, 12:09pm

The spring is over for Aidan O'Brien's miler Wichita after he fractured a hind leg at Werribee, the injury only discovered after he had completed trackwork.  Read more »

Cummings enjoying Everest ride with mare

Wednesday 14 October 2020, 11:59am

While Bart Cummings had an unparalleled record in one of Australia's oldest races, his son Anthony is on a mission to win one of the newest.  Read more »

Kosciuszko owner riding high with Anethole

Wednesday 14 October 2020, 11:33am

The owners of Kosciuszko runner Anethole are savouring the experience of being part of a $1.3 million race on one of the biggest days of the Sydney spring.  Read more »

Legend fares well at Everest barrier draw

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 9:01pm

Classique Legend remains a solid favourite for the $15 million The Everest after his midfield draw, while Nature Strip has been the market firmer.  Read more »

Kosciuszko favourite on song for peak run

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 4:12pm

Trainer Brett Cavanough cannot fault the preparations of his two Kosciuszko runners, headed by undefeated mare and race favourite It's Me.  Read more »

Cumani sweats on Cup start for San Huberto

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 3:52pm

Matt Cumani's San Huberto is on the cusp of gaining a Caulfield Cup start and the trainer is preparing the imported stayer as if he is running.  Read more »

Tragedy for Winx as her first foal dies

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 12:55pm

The owners of beloved mare Winx are focusing on the champion's welfare following the death of her much-anticipated first foal.  Read more »

Flying Anders ready for race of tactics

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 12:04pm

Although Anders will only take on two other runners in the Blue Sapphire Stakes, his co-trainer David Eustace expects it to be a tactical battle.  Read more »

Champion mare Enable retired from racing

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 11:31am

Connections have confirmed star galloper Enable has run her last race and will be retired to the broodmare barn.  Read more »

Waller happy duo on target for Everest

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 11:24am

Stablemates Nature Strip and Haut Brion Her have rounded out their preparations for The Everest with both getting the stamp of approval from their trainer.  Read more »

Dollar For Dollar catapulted into Everest

Monday 12 October 2020, 7:15pm

Connections of Golden Slipper winner Farnan have decided to bypass a start in The Everest with his spot filled by Gilgai Stakes placegetter Dollar For Dollar.  Read more »

Vanna Girl's campaign at the crossroads

Monday 12 October 2020, 2:30pm

The Toby and Trent Edmonds stable will monitor the condition of Vanna Girl before deciding on the mare's remaining spring carnival targets.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup now a free hit for Mirage

Monday 12 October 2020, 12:31pm

Mirage Dancer ran third in the 2019 Caulfield Cup and returns for another shot this year in top form after winning the Group One Metropolitan Handicap.  Read more »

Haut Brion Her lands last Everest slot

Monday 12 October 2020, 12:04pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller will have two runners in The Everest with Haut Brion Her joining stablemate Nature Strip in the field for the $15 million sprint.  Read more »

Kah produces peach to win on Mr Quickie

Saturday 10 October 2020, 6:21pm

Mr Quickie took out his second Group One race with his victory in the Toorak Handicap, vindicating the decision to bypass the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Pike caps red letter day with Guineas win

Saturday 10 October 2020, 6:14pm

Black Caviar's nephew, Ole Kirk, has stamped himself Australia's hottest stallion prospect with his win in the Caulfield Guineas, according to Wayne Hawkes.  Read more »

Montefilia earns Spring Champion honours

Saturday 10 October 2020, 6:13pm

Jason Collett has celebrated his second Group One win and first in Sydney to take out the Spring Champion Stakes aboard star filly Montefilia.  Read more »

Flit could bypass Eagle for interstate G1

Saturday 10 October 2020, 5:27pm

The $7.5 million Golden Eagle is just one of the targets being considered for Godolphin mare Flit after her return to the winner's circle at Randwick.  Read more »

Walker makes most of Guineas opportunity

Saturday 10 October 2020, 5:17pm

Michael Walker had one ride at Caulfield and made the most of it with a Group One win on Odeum in the Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Peltzer bounces back to earn shot at Bondi

Saturday 10 October 2020, 4:39pm

Co-trainer Gerald Ryan will test Peltzer over a mile in the Bondi Stakes after the colt returned to winning form in the Stan Fox Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Perth Queen regains her crown over Camelot

Saturday 10 October 2020, 4:30pm

Former star Perth mare Arcadia Queen won her first race in over a year when she defeated Russian Camelot in the Group One Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Wild Ruler stakes Everest claims with win

Saturday 10 October 2020, 2:48pm

Three-year-old Wild Ruler has done his Everest credentials no harm with a dominant win against his own age in the Roman Consul Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

It's not Fake news that filly has talent

Saturday 10 October 2020, 2:38pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has started the season in great style with their two-year-olds, producing another rising star in filly Fake Love.  Read more »

Irish spring raiders cleared to compete

Friday 9 October 2020, 9:25pm

Caulfield Cup favourite Anthony Van Dyck is among a group of Aidan and Joseph O'Brien-trained horses cleared to race following out of competition testing.  Read more »

Wide draws prompt Widdup to change plans

Friday 9 October 2020, 5:17pm

Stablemates Icebath and Akari have been scratched from the Angst Stakes after drawing outside gates and will now contest separate races at Randwick.  Read more »

O'Shea pair well credentialled for Angst

Friday 9 October 2020, 3:07pm

Talented stablemates All Saints' Eve and Rocha Clock will go head-to-head in the Group Three Angst Stakes at Randwick and both present with undeniable claims.  Read more »

King's Legacy ready to reign in Guineas

Friday 9 October 2020, 1:41pm

Dual Group One-winning juvenile King's Legacy will have to overcome an outside draw in the Caulfield Guineas to claim his first major as a three-year-old.  Read more »

Queensland Cup trip ideal for Sir Barnabus

Friday 9 October 2020, 1:31pm

Sir Barnabus produced an out-of-character performance in the Toowoomba Cup but trainer Jason Edwards is confident he can bounce back in the Queensland Cup.  Read more »

Brunton's star gone but not forgotten

Friday 9 October 2020, 12:54pm

Scott Brunton lost his favourite horse last week when Hellova Street died from a colic attack. He has his heir apparent Mandela Effect in the Toorak Handicap.  Read more »

Champion goal for Dancer on way to Derby

Friday 9 October 2020, 11:29am

Injury prevented Danehill Smile from reaching her full potential and trainer Anthony Cummings hopes her son, Street Dancer, can make up for lost opportunities.  Read more »

Cummings' filly ready for Group One sphere

Friday 9 October 2020, 9:52am

James Cummings says Thermosphere has bounced out of her win in the Edward Manifold Stakes and is ready to take on Group One level in the Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

O'Brien's spring raiders pass first test

Thursday 8 October 2020, 5:21pm

Six horses from the stable of champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien have blown out the cobwebs with a course proper workout at Werribee.  Read more »

Nature Strip gets green light from vets

Thursday 8 October 2020, 4:17pm

Multiple Group One winner Nature Strip has passed an endoscopic examination, clearing him to continue his preparation for The Everest.  Read more »

Russian Camelot to take on familiar faces

Thursday 8 October 2020, 4:07pm

Danny O'Brien's star Russian Camelot takes on only five rivals in his Cox Plate lead in run in the Caulfield Stakes, including four he beat at his last start.  Read more »

Tempo crucial for Red Chase at Doomben

Thursday 8 October 2020, 3:53pm

Red Chase will be striving to turn the tables on his Weetwood Handicap conqueror Jadentom when they stage a rematch at Doomben.  Read more »

Distance right for Flit in Silver Eagle

Thursday 8 October 2020, 2:57pm

Group One winner Flit will be Godolphin's only runner in the Silver Eagle and trainer James Cummings expects her to give the race a shake.  Read more »

Preusker looks to outfox rivals in Guineas

Thursday 8 October 2020, 2:11pm

Paul Preusker is hoping a last-minute decision to run Lunar Fox in the Caulfield Guineas will pay off as he believes he's fresh enough for the 1600m race.  Read more »

Mamaragan confirmed for Guineas start

Thursday 8 October 2020, 1:46pm

The Stan Fox Stakes shapes an ideal target for Mamaragan but trainer John Thompson has taken a long-term view in bypassing the race for an interstate target.  Read more »

O'Shea pair vying for Champion honours

Thursday 8 October 2020, 12:16pm

At the start of the year, John O'Shea mapped a path to the Spring Champion Stakes for Lion's Roar and Socrates and both will line up in the Group One feature.  Read more »

Yosemite ready to climb Group One summit

Thursday 8 October 2020, 10:42am

Robbie Griffiths is certain Yosemite's long odds aren't a true representation of her prospects in the Thousand Guineas as he believes she's an each-way chance.  Read more »

Ryan outlines carnival plans for Villami

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 5:35pm

Three horses likely to feature in stakes races this spring have filled the trifecta in a midweek sprint at Warwick Farm, led home by Listed winner Villami.  Read more »

O'Brien raiders on song for spring tilt

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 5:11pm

The quartet of horses Joseph O'Brien has brought to Australia for the spring carnival have all settled in well at Werribee, including Master Of Reality.  Read more »

Price looking for another Guineas surprise

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 4:03pm

Three years after he produced Mighty Boss for an upset win in the Caulfield Guineas, Mick Price is hoping one of his three runners can repeat the feat.  Read more »

Montefilia hungry for more spring success

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 3:06pm

Jason Collett will have his first sit aboard Group One winner Montefilia in a trackwork gallop before he partners her in the Spring Champion Stakes.  Read more »

Tagaloa drawn to box seat in the Guineas

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 2:08pm

Trent Busuttin is approaching the Caulfield Guineas with confidence regarding the prospects of Tagaloa, who from barrier three should get the run of the race.  Read more »

Farnan out of Roman Consul with foot issue

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 12:30pm

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are facing a battle to get Farnan fit for The Everest after the colt was a notable omission from the Roman Consul Stakes.  Read more »

Harron wins Everest race for Libertini

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 10:19am

Connections of Premiere Stakes winner Libertini have struck a deal with James Harron Bloodstock and the mare will take her place in the $15 The Everest.  Read more »