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More Joyous, Proisir star at Valley

Thursday 18 October 2012, 12:58pm

Any fears that champion mare More Joyous may have come to the end of her tether at her last start have been put to rest by trainer Gai Waterhouse.  Read more »

Henry Cecil also a drawcard at Ascot

Thursday 18 October 2012, 12:44pm

Frankel's trainer Sir Henry Cecil has endeared himself to the English racegoing public almost as much as his superstar horse.  Read more »

Oliver seeks fee after being sacked

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 8:25pm

Jockey Damien Oliver has made an application to be paid whatever percentage of the prizemoney he might have been eligible for in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Afsare out of Cox Plate

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 6:18pm

The Luca Cumani-trained Afsare has been ruled out of the Cox Plate with a fetlock injury, robbing the race of an internationally-trained runner.  Read more »

Americain Cup start depends on track

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 6:06pm

Connections of Australian-owned French stayer Americain will withdraw the horse from the Caulfield Cup if the track is too hard.  Read more »

Star of Giselle now problem-free

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 5:38pm

Star Of Giselle has continued her winning ways at Caulfield, showing no signs of the back problems that have plagued her career.  Read more »

Jenny Duggan wins on her birthday

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 5:35pm

Apprentice Jenny Duggan has contined her good form and celebrated her birthday in style with a winner at Canterbury.  Read more »

Fiveandahalfstar Melbourne-bound

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 5:21pm

A midweek maiden win at Canterbury is expected to be the launching pad to a Melbourne campaign for the Anthony Cummings-trained Fiveandahalfstar.  Read more »

No more concerns for Free Wheeling

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 5:01pm

Free Wheeling has continued his path towards the Group One Emirates Stakes with a Listed victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Maluckyday likely to go to Geelong

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 4:19pm

The 2010 Melbourne Cup runner-up Maluckyday is likely to head to the Geelong Cup for his final lead-up race before another shot at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Oliver defies controversy in Guineas win

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 3:57pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has defied the betting controversy surrounding him to win the Group One Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sertorius making up for lost Cox Plate

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 3:44pm

Promising galloper Sertorius has scored his fifth win from his past five starts, taking out the Bluecross Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

Berry confident of Tatts Cup chances

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 3:18pm

Tommy Berry would have loved to be riding in the Caulfield Cup but will instead be chasing a Listed win in Sydney on Western Symbol.  Read more »

Moody pleased with Cup draws

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 2:37pm

Peter Moody says the barrier draws suit the different racing patterns of his three Caulfield Cup contenders.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux Cup ride available

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 2:35pm

Trainer Ed Dunlop is looking for an Australian jockey to ride 2011 Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux in this year's race.  Read more »

Paraplegic jockey back in the saddle

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 1:55pm

Kristy Banks was left a paraplegic after an accident in a Toowoomba horse race. Less than a year later, she's back in the saddle.  Read more »

Glencadam Gold eases for Caulfield Cup

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 12:02pm

Caulfield Cup favourite Glencadam Gold has drifted in betting markets after drawing a wide barrier for the $2.5 million race.  Read more »

Glencadam Gold draws wide in Caulfield Cup

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 11:23am

Caulfield Cup favourite Glencadam Gold has suffered his biggest setback since coming to Australia, drawing barrier 21 in the big race  Read more »

Lemaire could ride Shahwardi in Cup

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 9:52am

Reigning Melbourne Cup winning jockey Christophe Lemaire has been named as the possible rider for Shahwardi this year.  Read more »

Win or lose, Frankel to remain top rater

Wednesday 17 October 2012, 9:42am

The unbeaten Frankel will retain his all-time high Timeform rating whether or not he finishes his career with victory in the Champion Stakes.  Read more »

Spechenka chasing Cup berth via Randwick

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:38pm

Trainer Ben Ahrens is looking at the Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick as way to try to boost Spechenka's chances of sneaking into the Melbourne Cup field.  Read more »

Nikolic stay application rejected

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:27pm

The public interest would not be properly served if banned jockey Danny Nikolic was granted an application for a stay of proceedings, a judge has ruled.  Read more »

Close relation to Black Caviar to debut

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:20pm

Scandiva, a filly with close family ties to Black Caviar, is set to have her first start at Caulfield in the Debutants Stakes.  Read more »

Moody not afraid of Glencadam reputation

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 4:04pm

Trainer Peter Moody believes he has his best chance of a win in one of Melbourne's major races when he saddles three Caulfield Cup runners.  Read more »

Fiveandahalfstar to clinch Melbourne trip

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:39pm

A trip to Melbourne awaits Victoria Derby entry Fiveandahalfstar so long as he can break through at Canterbury.  Read more »

Hot Snitzel out to boost Ryan spring team

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:32pm

Talented sprinter Hot Snitzel will be among trainer Gerald Ryan's Melbourne carnival reinforcements if he races to expectations at Randwick.  Read more »

Maybe Discreet ticks Guineas boxes

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:16pm

Adelaide filly Maybe Discreet can continue her winning form in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield, trainer Phillip Stokes says.  Read more »

Corstens backs Oliver to deliver on Jewel

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 3:04pm

Trainer Leon Corstens says Damien Oliver is the best jockey he could have aboard Commanding Jewel for the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.  Read more »

Afsare struggling to overcome leg injury

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 2:28pm

The Luca Cumani-trained Afsare is involved in a race against time to be fit for the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Secret Admirer in Cup gear switch

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 1:46pm

A track gallop in winkers has convinced trainer Grahame Begg to employ a gear change on top mare Secret Admirer in the Group One Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Japan on agenda for Joshua Tree

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 8:41am

The Japan Cup is a more likely target than the Breeders' Cup for Joshua Tree, winner of the Canadian International at Woodbine.  Read more »

Frankel facing biggest test in last race

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 8:37am

Unbeaten equine superstar Frankel faces his biggest test in his career finale in the Champion Stakes at Ascot, his 14th race.  Read more »

Hughes joy at magnificent seven

Tuesday 16 October 2012, 8:33am

British champion jockey in waiting Richard Hughes has racked up seven winners from eight rides at Windsor.  Read more »

Ironstein out of running for Caulfield Cup

Monday 15 October 2012, 5:45pm

There will be one less horse for Melbourne Racing Club officials to pick from when deciding the Caulfield Cup field with Ironstein to miss the race.  Read more »

Guineas winner not certain to run in Plate

Monday 15 October 2012, 5:33pm

Caulfield Guineas winner All Too Hard is yet to be confirmed as a certain runner in the $3 million Cox Plate.  Read more »

Fringe Cup horses in moment of truth

Monday 15 October 2012, 4:47pm

A race far removed from the Victorian spring carnival spotlight could help provide a Melbourne Cup lifeline for half a dozen horses.  Read more »

Dunaden behind time but can win Cup

Monday 15 October 2012, 4:26pm

Trainer Mikel Delzangles believes Dunaden is slightly behind in his preparation for the Caulfield Cup but is confident the horse will run well.  Read more »

Joshua Tree wins Woodbine International

Monday 15 October 2012, 1:18pm

Joshua Tree has won the Canadian International in Toronto for trainer Marco Botti who has his first Australian runner in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Barrier blow for Dear Demi in Guineas

Monday 15 October 2012, 12:01pm

Trainer Clarry Conners says Jim Cassidy will have to use all of his experience if Dear Demi is to overcome a wide draw in the Group One Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Owner replaces Oliver in Caulfield Cup

Monday 15 October 2012, 10:10am

Prominent racehorse owner Terry Henderson says he has replaced jockey Damien Oliver in the Caulfield Cup because it suits his horse.  Read more »

Flying Spur retired from stud duties

Sunday 14 October 2012, 6:16pm

Fertility issues have ended the stallion career of Flying Spur who will spend his days in retirement at Arrowfield Stud.  Read more »

Famous Seamus to step up at Randwick

Sunday 14 October 2012, 5:51pm

Famous Seamus can begin to live up to trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith's high opinion when he runs in the Lightning at Randwick.  Read more »

Dunn trying to shed kilos

Sunday 14 October 2012, 5:47pm

All Too Hard's jockey Dwayne Dunn will go hungry for the Cox Plate ride on the colt as long as he can maintain his strength,  Read more »

Better Than Ready sizzles in gallop

Sunday 14 October 2012, 4:39pm

Better Than Ready has prepared for a trip to Sydney for the Brian Crowley Stakes with a sparkling raceday gallop at Doomben.  Read more »

Trainer delighted with Dunaden

Sunday 14 October 2012, 4:29pm

Melbourne Cup winning trainer Mikel Delzangles is pleased with the condition of his Caulfield Cup runner Dunaden ahead of the $2.5 million race.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup hopefuls at Randwick

Sunday 14 October 2012, 4:26pm

The City Tattersalls Cup at Randwick could provide a clearer picture for the Melbourne Cup aspirations of Dare To Dream and Permit.  Read more »

Say No More out of carnival

Sunday 14 October 2012, 1:26pm

A leg injury has forced dual New Zealand Group One winner Say No More out of a planned trip to Melbourne for the Myer Classic at Flemington on Derby Day.  Read more »

Improvement expected from Streama

Sunday 14 October 2012, 10:57am

Guy Walter is looking to Streama to improve on her last start Sydney effort when she makes her Melbourne debut in the Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Williams takes over from Oliver on Moon

Sunday 14 October 2012, 10:54am

Owner Lloyd Williams has sacked Damien Oliver from the ride on Green Moon in the Cox Plate, replacing him with Craig Williams.  Read more »

Aaim To Prosper wins second Cesarewitch

Sunday 14 October 2012, 9:22am

Aaim To Prosper has become the first horse to win the gruelling Cesarewitch twice with Kieren Fallon getting everything out of the eight-year-old.  Read more »