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Moody's star Glenfiddich out of Guineas

Tuesday 6 October 2020, 4:24pm

Peter Moody's star colt Glenfiddich has been scratched from the Caulfield Guineas due to a breathing obstruction in his throat and will miss the spring.  Read more »

Oliver gives Mo'unga his seal of approval

Tuesday 6 October 2020, 4:19pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver was impressed with the style of boom colt Mo'unga after testing him for the first time in the lead up to the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

New jockey for Peltzer in Stan Fox Stakes

Tuesday 6 October 2020, 4:03pm

Tim Clark will be the new rider for Peltzer in the Stan Fox Stakes at Randwick where the talented colt will be on trial for a start in the Bondi Stakes.  Read more »

Hayes not too cross about tough barriers

Tuesday 6 October 2020, 3:34pm

Lindsay Park had a horror result at the Caulfield Guineas barrier draw with their two runners, Aysar and Crosshaven, drawing the outside barriers of 14 and 15.  Read more »

RV awaits test results on O'Brien horses

Tuesday 6 October 2020, 1:11pm

Horses from the international stables of Aidan and Joseph O'Brien have undergone testing at Werribee over concerns they may have ingested contaminated feed.  Read more »

Bowman out to make his mark in Melbourne

Monday 5 October 2020, 3:00pm

Hugh Bowman is hoping his decision to forgo some plum spring rides in Sydney will pay dividends when he partners King's Legacy in the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Cherry Tortoni ready for Guineas clash

Monday 5 October 2020, 2:13pm

Trainer Patrick Payne couldn't be happier with Cherry Tortoni going into the Caulfield Guineas but he rates rival Glenfiddich as the horse to beat.  Read more »

Crunch time looms for Alligator Blood

Monday 5 October 2020, 1:45pm

Trainer David Vandyke will have a clearer picture of how well Alligator Blood's spring campaign is tracking when he tackles the Silver Eagle at Randwick.  Read more »

Mirage Dancer upstages Sydney stayers

Saturday 3 October 2020, 6:14pm

Jockey Nash Rawiller has labelled Mirage Dancer as a genuine chance in the Melbourne Cup after his victory in the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Waller wins his fifth G1 Turnbull Stakes

Saturday 3 October 2020, 6:02pm

In what Mark Zahra described as a ding dong finish, his mount Verry Elleegant took out the Turnbull Stakes, a race in which Chris Waller trained the trifecta.  Read more »

McEvoy, Richards enjoy a day to remember

Saturday 3 October 2020, 5:52pm

Jamie Richards has celebrated one of his best days as a trainer winning Group One races in Australia and New Zealand with star mares Probabeel and Melody Belle.  Read more »

Persan grabs Melbourne Cup berth with win

Saturday 3 October 2020, 4:41pm

Persan's campaign started in March and he underlined his toughness and class with a win in The Bart Cummings, securing a golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Libertini stakes claims for Everest slot

Saturday 3 October 2020, 4:34pm

The Anthony Cummings-trained Libertini has claimed the scalps of Classique Legend and Nature Strip to win the Premiere Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Montefilia upstages favourites in Flight

Saturday 3 October 2020, 4:00pm

Trainer David Payne will look to back up Montefilia in the Spring Champion Stakes after her thrilling win in the final leg of the Princess Series.  Read more »

Zoutori lowers colours of star sprinters

Saturday 3 October 2020, 3:21pm

Straight track specialist Zoutori lowered the colours of Everest contenders Tofane and Santa Ana Lane when he won the Gilgai Stakes narrowly for Jamie Kah.  Read more »

Kolding climbs Hill to earn Cox Plate tilt

Saturday 3 October 2020, 3:05pm

Trainer Chris Waller has declared the Cox Plate as the target for rejuvenated galloper Kolding after he passed a distance test in the Hill Stakes.  Read more »

McDonald lands juvenile double at Randwick

Saturday 3 October 2020, 2:22pm

Jockey James McDonald has cleaned up in the opening two-year-old races of the Sydney season, highlighted by his Gimcrack Stakes romp aboard Enthaar.  Read more »

Ingratiating gives Frosted a great start

Saturday 3 October 2020, 1:57pm

James Cummings trained two-year-old Ingratiating showed he had a big future with his debut victory at Flemington, defeating favourite General Beau.  Read more »

Munce interviewed after runner scratched

Saturday 3 October 2020, 12:19pm

Top jockey-turned-trainer Chris Munce is at the centre of a Queensland stewards' inquiry after an inspection of his stables found an alleged rule breach.  Read more »

Raiders arrive and Kah picks up key ride

Saturday 3 October 2020, 11:46am

A contingent of 29 northern hemisphere raiders have arrived safely in Melbourne overnight as a key Cups ride was announced.  Read more »

Imports on notice to produce at Randwick

Friday 2 October 2020, 3:36pm

The only jockey to have won on Mustajeer in Australia, Hugh Bowman will reunite with the Australian Bloodstock stayer in the Metropolitan Handicap.  Read more »

Farm venue perfect for Seeingisbelieving

Friday 2 October 2020, 3:15pm

Seeingisbelieving is poised to add another Eagle Farm victory to his tally since joining the Tony Gollan stable from New South Wales.  Read more »

Joviality shaping to be Martin's next Star

Friday 2 October 2020, 2:23pm

Joviality will be the new kid on the block in the Group One Flight Stakes at Randwick where she will clash with proven fillies Dame Giselle and Hungry Heart.  Read more »

Harlem is ready to shuffle in Turnbull

Friday 2 October 2020, 1:10pm

Tom Dabernig believes stable veteran Harlem has a lot in his favour in the Turnbull Stakes, which is run at a track and distance he loves.  Read more »

Niccanova back on track for Epsom tilt

Friday 2 October 2020, 10:33am

Niccanova is one of the roughies in the Epsom Handicap but he showed enough in the Shannon Stakes to convince owner Steve Tregea he is a genuine contender.  Read more »

Cumani's Creedence on song for Cup test

Friday 2 October 2020, 9:14am

Matt Cumani believes The Bart Cummings is the right race for Creedence and would love to see him win to gain an automatic start in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Good gate key factor for Mugatoo in Metrop

Thursday 1 October 2020, 4:42pm

Kris Lees is placing more significance on Mugatoo's good barrier than his big weight as the exciting stayer prepares for a race that will define his spring.  Read more »

Firm deck a concern for Alexander's stayer

Thursday 1 October 2020, 4:35pm

Archie Alexander believes former English stayer Young Rascal is ready to improve in The Bart Cummings but says he needs a forgiving track to produce his best.  Read more »

Libertini puts Everest cards on the table

Thursday 1 October 2020, 3:24pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings has put all his eggs in one basket as he prepares Libertini for a last-ditch bid to secure one of two remaining slots in The Everest.  Read more »

Rivals out to break Epsom hoodoo for mares

Thursday 1 October 2020, 2:35pm

Arch rivals Funstar and Probabeel will be looking to improve on the surprisingly poor strike rate of mares in the Group One Epsom Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Overseas Cup raiders on way to Melbourne

Thursday 1 October 2020, 2:23pm

A valuable planeload of northern hemisphere raiders, headed by Aidan O'Brien's stars, is expected to arrive late this week for the spring carnival.  Read more »

Vandyke recruit set to Lord it over rivals

Thursday 1 October 2020, 2:11pm

Trainer David Vandyke is confident his recent acquisition Desert Lord can cope with a class rise in the Lexus Spring Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Vow And Declare ready for Turnbull Stakes

Thursday 1 October 2020, 1:11pm

Danny O'Brien believes both last year's Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare and King Of Leogrance are on track to produce big efforts in the Turnbull Stakes.  Read more »

Newnham follows proven path with Miravalle

Thursday 1 October 2020, 12:10pm

The Flight Stakes is traditionally a race where the staying fillies can show their hand and trainer Mark Newnham expects Miravalle to rise to the occasion.  Read more »

Stakes targets for two Kensington winners

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 6:01pm

Stallion Pierro has produced two promising winners at the Kensington meeting and both are poised to step up to stakes grade this spring.  Read more »

Redwood Shadow emerges as a Derby chance

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 4:38pm

There were several impressive winners at Ballarat who could make an impact during the spring, headed by possible Victoria Derby aspirant Redwood Shadow.  Read more »

Mare with champagne tastes ready for Epsom

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 4:27pm

Wendy Roche has promised to produce a bottle of champagne if Nettoyer wins the Epsom Handicap but the trainer won't be the one drinking it.  Read more »

Prince steeled for a scrap at Flemington

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 4:25pm

For the second year in a row, tough stayer Steel Prince will try to secure a Melbourne Cup start by winning a race that earns him automatic entry.  Read more »

Verry Elleegant confirmed for Melbourne

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 3:42pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller has made some key decisions about which races his star runners will contest at Randwick and Flemington.  Read more »

Dry track the key to Hush Writer in Metrop

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 1:22pm

Tulloch Lodge trainer Adrian Bott believes Hush Writer can reverse the Newcastle Cup result and upset Metropolitan Handicap fancy Mugatoo at Randwick.  Read more »

Surprise Baby ready for Flemington fight

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 12:55pm

Paul Preusker will decide after Surprise Baby runs in the Turnbull Stakes whether he will contest the Cox Plate or head straight to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Godolphin to have two Everest runners

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 12:09pm

Two more horses have been confirmed as starters in the $15 million The Everest with Santa Ana Lane and Trekking snapped up for slots in the past 24 hours.  Read more »

Highest Cup first acceptances in a decade

Tuesday 29 September 2020, 4:04pm

Although international numbers are down, racing officials are thrilled that there is the highest number of first acceptances for a Melbourne Cup in ten years.  Read more »

Aktau back on track for Turnbull Stakes

Tuesday 29 September 2020, 3:53pm

Aktau's most recent run was the first time he had been unplaced in Australia but trainer Mike Moroney said he was ready to bounce back in the Turnbull Stakes.  Read more »

Barrier seven for Mugatoo in Metropolitan

Tuesday 29 September 2020, 1:19pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy believes Mugatoo is the right horse to deliver him an elusive victory in the Group One Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Wide draw no barrier for Funstar in Epsom

Tuesday 29 September 2020, 12:36pm

Shooting for back-to-back wins in the Group One Epsom Handicap, Glen Boss is bullish about getting the job done on Funstar despite her outside draw.  Read more »

Dolan gets stamp of approval from Edmonds

Monday 28 September 2020, 3:00pm

Robbie Dolan's aggressive riding style has earned him the ride on classy Queensland mare Vanna Girl in the Group One Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Godolphin confirm Bivouac for Everest slot

Monday 28 September 2020, 2:32pm

Big race jockey Glen Boss will ride Bivouac in The Everest after Godolphin confirmed the four-year-old would represent its slot in the Randwick showpiece.  Read more »

All clear for Nature Strip in trial hitout

Monday 28 September 2020, 2:25pm

Nature Strip has passed an important barrier trial test at Rosehill and is clear to continue his Everest build up in the Group Two Premiere Stakes.  Read more »

Defining day for Hickmott's German stayers

Monday 28 September 2020, 2:00pm

Robert Hickmott's stayers Schabau and Django Freeman need to win their respective feature races at Flemington if they are to progress to their spring goals.  Read more »