Persan, who began his campaign with a third in a Wangaratta maiden in April, has claimed a spot in the 2020 Melbourne Cup after winning The Bart Cummings. His co-trainer …

Everest markets have been turned on their head after Nature Strip was beaten out of a place in his final lead up run as Libertini seemingly raced her way into …

The Flight Stakes was considered a two-horse race between Hungry Heart and Dame Giselle but the David Payne-trained Montefilia has spoiled the party. The star fillies dominated betting with Hungry …

Although Zoutori conquered two star sprinters who are heading to The Everest in his Gilgai Stakes win, co-trainer Mat Ellerton suggested even if a slot became available they would bypass …

Kolding will head straight into the Cox Plate without another run after posting an important win in the Group Two Hill Stakes at Randwick. Trainer Chris Waller scratched the last-start …

James McDonald made a clean sweep of Sydney’s first juvenile races of the season with victory aboard the Chris Waller-trained Shaquero in the Breeders’ Plate (1000m) a race later. Shaquero’s …

Ciaron Maher is trying to keep a lid on expectations for juvenile Enthaar after she backed up her breathtaking barrier trial form with an equally superb debut win. The Emirates …

A plan to showcase the progeny of new stallion and former champion American galloper Frosted early in the season has paid off with Ingratiating taking out the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes …

A flight containing the spring raiders from the northern hemisphere has touched down safely at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport. Included on the flight was dual Melbourne Cup placegetter Prince Of Arran …

Star Thoroughbreds is overdue for a change of luck on Epsom Handicap day after a couple of heartbreaking near misses in the major races two years ago. Denise Martin still …

Tom Dabernig believes Harlem has a few key advantages over his rivals going into the Turnbull Stakes, which should equate to him being a factor in the finish. Unlike the …

Bookmakers give Niccanova little hope of winning the Epsom Handicap but owner Steve Tregea thinks otherwise. Niccanova is a $61 pop with TAB fixed odds for the Group One Epsom …

Archie Alexander is convinced former English stayer Young Rascal is ready to run a big race but he’s worried he is going to again be facing his nemesis of firm …

Kris Lees is banking on a good draw to offset Mugatoo’s hefty weight as the trainer chases a second Metropolitan Handicap victory. The race provided Lees with the first Group …

It has been a bumpy start to the spring for Anthony Cummings but he is hoping Libertini can right the ship when she takes on two of the country’s best …

Probabeel and Funstar enjoyed a tremendous rivalry as three-year-olds but they each face an uphill battle to win the Epsom Handicap. Only three mares have triumphed in the Group One Randwick …

A flight containing the high-quality international contingent of stayers heading to Australia for the spring is expected to land in Melbourne on Friday night. Racing Victoria’s international manager Paul Bloodworth …

Twelve months after failing in the Epsom Handicap, Desert Lord is poised to continue his form resurgence at Eagle Farm. Desert Lord created a huge impression when he won a …

Danny O’Brien is confident his starters in the Turnbull Stakes, Vow And Declare and King Of Leogrance, are ready to win but he is worried about a lack of speed …

Mark Newnham compares Miravalle favourably with his Group One winner Maid Of Heaven and he hopes the former can achieve a feat her stablemate could not. Now retired, Maid Of …

Steel Prince will be trying to do what he’s done before and that’s win his way into the Melbourne Cup when he runs in The Bart Cummings. The winner of …

The Anthony and Sam Freedman stable sprint star Santa Ana Lane, who was announced earlier this week as Coolmore’s Everest slot holder, will have his lead-in run to the $15 …

The powerful Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior stable may have added another string to their attack on the Victoria Derby with Ballarat winner Redwood Shadow. Redwood Shadow is one …

It is nothing new for a trainer to pop open the bubbly if their horse wins a Group One race but Wendy Roche will do it with a twist if …

A deteriorating track cruelled Hush Writer’s Metropolitan Handicap chances last year but a favourable weather forecast has his trainers upbeat about his Group One prospects. The Japanese-bred stayer is a …

Mike Moroney’s former German stayer Sound will run in The Bart Cummings and will be ridden by Jamie Kah as he tries to win his way into the Melbourne Cup …

The Everest puzzle continues to take shape with confirmation Godolphin sprinter Trekking has secured his place in the elite field. The dual Group One winner will represent the slot held …

Mike Moroney is expecting boom stayer Aktau to show he’s on track for the Caulfield Cup with a forward showing in the Turnbull Stakes. “It’s going to be a tough …

Metropolitan Handicap favourite Mugatoo will need to set a modern day weight-carrying record if he is to give jockey Kerrin McEvoy a first win in the prestigious staying race. McEvoy …

The Edmonds stable has given Robbie Dolan a vote of confidence as he prepares to partner talented mare Vanna Girl in the Group One Epsom Handicap at Randwick. Dolan was …