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Champion trainer Chris Waller will launch a three-pronged attack in Saturday’s Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington, the only Group 1 race for mares during the Melbourne Spring Carnival. Waller …
The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and J D Hayes are embracing the move of the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) from Rosehill to Randwick this Saturday. Their runner, …
Chris Waller is taking a measured approach with promising import Wootton Verni, confident the gelding will develop into a Melbourne Cup contender in time. For now, the champion trainer is …
After a second workout aboard Melbourne Cup contender Meydaan at Werribee this week, jockey James McDonald says the four-year-old is in top shape ahead of Tuesday’s 3200-metre feature. While his …
Trainer Ciaron Maher is optimistic Sayedaty Sadaty can sneak into the Melbourne Cup field after a strong win in the Bendigo Cup (2400m). Ridden by Harry Coffey, the gelding ($6.50) …
Chris and Corey Munce are hoping luck finally falls their way when Payline lines up in The Damien Oliver (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday. The father-and-son team have endured a …
Trainer Ben Hayes is backing War Machine to bounce back when he lines up in Saturday’s $3 million Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick. The explosive gelding finished 10th in The …
Trainer Grahame Begg will miss Melbourne Cup week as he recovers from hip surgery, but his stable remains firmly in the action. Begg has been closely involved from home as …
Champion trainer Chris Waller isn’t entering the debate over whether the Victoria Derby should be shortened from 2500m to 2000m. Waller, who has already trained three winners of the Classic …
Two-time Melbourne Cup winner Mark Zahra has given a glowing review of Al Riffa after partnering the stayer for the first time at Werribee. Zahra, who claimed the Cup aboard …
The decision to shift the $10 million Golden Eagle from Rosehill to Randwick hasn’t pleased everyone, but trainer Tom Charlton believes it plays perfectly into his hands. Charlton, who trains …
After celebrating victory in The Invitation with Stefi Magnetica, trainer Bjorn Baker is eyeing more big-race success with Mayfair — and possibly Perfumist — in next weekend’s $10 million Golden …
Trainer Peter Snowden says he’ll welcome a bit of rain ahead of the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington, where Beadman will chase stallion-making glory on Saturday. The …
Forty horses are still vying for a place in the $10 million Melbourne Cup (3200m) following the third round of declarations on Monday. The final field will be confirmed after …
It’s been more than 90 years since Peter Pan captured racing hearts through Melbourne Cup week, but his famous silks could return to the spotlight with Miewa in the Victoria …
Trainer Marcus Wilson is hoping a change of luck can finally swing Clubhouse’s way when he lines up at Ipswich on Monday. The five-year-old has endured a frustrating campaign marked …
One of Australia’s richest earners, Mr Brightside, could head west for The Pinnacles later this year. The Lindsay Park team of Ben, Will and JD Hayes has entered the star …
The Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington has become a proven stallion-making race since earning Group 1 status in 2006. Past winners such as Star Witness, Zoustar, Brazen Beau and Switzerland …
Chris Waller’s superstar mare Via Sistina has etched her name among the greats, holding off stablemate Buckaroo to win the final Cox Plate before Moonee Valley’s major redevelopment. It was …
Observer has tightened his grip on Victoria Derby favouritism after a commanding performance in the $400,000 Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase. Ridden confidently by Mark Zahra, the Ciaron Maher-trained colt …
Cranbourne sprinter Jigsaw has booked his place in the $1 million The Meteorite after blitzing his rivals in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. Trained by Cindy …
Cliff Brown’s patience has paid off, with Von Hauke returning to the winner’s circle for the first time in 19 months by claiming the $400,000 Group 2 Crystal Mile at …
Bjorn Baker’s classy mare Stefi Magnetica ($3.90) has bounced back from a minor setback to claim the $2 million Group 2 The Invitation at Randwick. Under a patient ride from …
Joe Pride’s emerging star Attica ($4) has overcome a tough barrier draw to land a thrilling victory in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes. Ridden perfectly by Adam Hyeronimus, the …
British raider Onesmoothoperator has strengthened his Melbourne Cup credentials with a powerful victory in the Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) on Friday night. Trainer Brian Ellison switched plans …
Trainer Mitchell Freedman will realise a lifelong ambition when Attrition lines up in Saturday’s Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley. The six-year-old, a $34 outsider alongside Light Infantry Man, will …
Trainer Ciaron Maher says there’s no rush to test emerging colt Observer against Australia’s elite, confirming he will bypass the Cox Plate in favour of the Drummond Golf Vase at …
Trainer Mick Price believes Miss Roumbini is primed to deliver a well-deserved win when she lines up in the $2 million The Invitation at Randwick on Saturday. The five-year-old mare …
Trainer Gary Portelli is hoping to unearth another spring surprise as Queen Of Clubs and Encap prepare to tackle tough assignments at Randwick on Saturday. Queen Of Clubs, a $20 …
Now Hong Kong-based jockey Hugh Bowman says he is honoured to reunite with Chris Waller for a shot at another Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Bowman and Waller famously teamed …
