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Fast Facts on the Manikato Stakes

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 3:52pm

The Manikato Stakes is named for a champion and is the premier sprint at Moonee Valley, a tricky racetrack with a short straight.  Read more »

Clark hoping for a Famous win at Valley

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 3:51pm

Jockey Tim Clark is convinced Famous Seamus is going well enough to challenge his star rivals in the Group One Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Sport Of Kings underlines staying promise

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 3:28pm

Immaturity has counted against Sport Of Kings but an Ipswich win has confirmed trainer Tony Sears' opinion the horse is a stayer of the future.  Read more »

Veteran Monton leads Quinton Rosehill trio

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 3:16pm

Ron Quinton is poised to make an impact at Rosehill with a trio of strong chances headed by the evergreen Monton.  Read more »

Weight no issue for Yendall in Cox Plate

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 2:22pm

Jockey Dean Yendall will have plenty of strength about him despite riding Wandjina at 49.5kg in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Fast Facts on the WS Cox Plate

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 2:00pm

The Cox Plate is regarded as Australia's best weight-for-age race and its honour roll is mostly reserved for the country's elite thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Side Glance after second Aust G1 in Plate

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 1:58pm

Side Glance won a Group One in his second Australian start last spring and will be out to replicate the feat in the $3 million Cox Plate.  Read more »

Long-term concerns for first-up Love Rocks

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 12:24pm

Love Rocks will resume a promising career at Doomben but trainer Steve Tregea fears the sprinter could have a limited racing career in Brisbane.  Read more »

BHA moves to address small fields

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 9:39am

British authorities is to reduce the number of steeplechase and all weather races in an attempt to address small fields.  Read more »

Richard Hughes to claim third riding title

Wednesday 22 October 2014, 7:46am

The absence of globetrotting jockey Ryan Moore, who rides Adelaide in the Cox Plate, means Richard Hughes will again be Britain's champion.  Read more »