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Ranting upstages his more fancied rivals
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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 »