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There was some media discussion of the Melbourne Cup possible being moved from the first Tuesday in November but thankfully that has been put to bed by VRC Chariman Amanda Elliott.

Nine horses have been nominated to take on Winx on Saturday who is looking for her 16th win in a row in Saturday’s G1 George Ryder Stakes.

Eleonora has been ruled out of the Australian Oaks after pulling up lame following a trackwork gallop on Saturday morning. Who is the famous Grand Dam of Eleonora who won a Caulfield and Melbourne Cup?

Jockey James McDonald is attempting to have an 18-month disqualification for a betting offence reduced on appeal.

Rebel Dane is heading to the G1 William Reid Stakes on March 24 looking to add to his G1 tally. Apart from last years Manikato Stakes what is the other G1 that he has won?

Too Good To Refuse heads to the Newcastle Newmarket on Friday but with a possible jockey change. Who is trainer Desleigh Forster thinking of and it could be the start of massive week end for this jockey?

Cassadee runs in today’s City Jeep Grand Cherokee Handicap at Mooney Valley. But where does she head next on her way to the Australian Oaks at Randwick on April 8?

A long range plan to win the Australian Cup has paid off with Humidor getting home to beat Jameak in Saturday’s Australian Cup. What was the pre race drama for connections of Humidor before the running of the race?

Redkirk Warrior smashed a 100 year old record by winning the G1 Newmarket first up on Saturday. Can he go from 1,200 to a mile next to win the G1 Doncaster Handicap? 

Tim Martin celebrated his first G1 win in almost a decade on Saturday with Heavens Above. Who was his last G1 winner and where does he head next with Heavens Above?

Tulip confirmed her place in Saturday’s Golden Slipper stakes with her win in last Saturday’s Magic Night Stakes. Tulip became the first Stakes winner for which star first season sire who himself won a Golden Slipper?

I Am A Star got in Saturday’s Kewney Stakes. Where does she head next? Does she take on all comers in the Doncaster or stay in Melbourne for the Sunline Stakes?

Linda Meech rode Sircconi to lead all the way in Saturday’s Sires. Where to now for Sircconi?

How did all the runners parade prior to running on Saturday’s races at Rosehill Gardens? Which horses still have improvement in them going forward for the rest of the Autumn? Flemington track debate raises it’s head again on Saturday.

Hugh Bowman has rides 2 of the favoured runners in tomorrow Group 1’s in Melbourne. How many Group 1 wins has he already achieved this season?

Kilmore trainer Kate Goodrich is free to again nominate horses following a hearing at the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.

Antonio Giuseppe has been heavily supported at Rosehill tomorrow but is 2nd up over 2,000 meters of a slight setback on a heavy track. Could he be vulnerable tomorrow?

After his record break night in Hong Kong last Sunday Godolphin are hoping some the Magic Man’s magic will rub off on one their runners in the Australian Cup tomorrow.

Zac Purton has picked up the ride on Teapsoon in this years Golden Slipper. Which filly did he almost ride to victory in the Slipper last year?

Does trainer Mandy Brown believe that her star filly La Bella Diosa excels on wet tracks or is there more to her?

What has Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan tried so he can get the best out of recent comeback galloper Best Of The Rest?

Winx is the equal highest rating horse in the world currently? Who does she share the rating with?

Ladbrokes are the new naming sponsor of the Cox Plate and have also acquired naming rights to the Cox Plate Carnival and Manikato Stakes.

Sacred Elixir looks on track for the Australian Derby. What are his plans to get to the race in the best possible shape?

Who does Luke Murrell have as the hardest to beat in tomorrow’s Australian Cup at Flemington? Is it a former European, a former Kiwi or the homebred Aussie in Jameka?

Spieth is a deserved favourite for Saturday’s Newmarket Handicap but he may have a fair bit of history against him. How many NZ bred horses have won The Newmarket since it was first run in 1874? 

What are the reasons behind Greg Miles decision to hang up the binoculars on Easter Saturday?

All the stats you need to know for Saturday’s Newmarket Handicap plus read the main players thoughts on their runners.

What are John O’Sheas thoughts on French import Floodlight for his debut on Saturday. Does he think Floodlight can win on debut in Australia like Contributer and It’s Somewhat did?

All the stats you need to know for Saturday’s Coolmore Classic plus read the main players thoughts on their runners.