Caulfield Cup contenders Without A Fight and Nonconformist are under a fitness cloud leading into the Caulfield Cup. The two horses were showing signs of lameness following mandatory pre-race veterinary examinations by …

Most top apprentices entering their first year as a fully fledged jockey take time to hit their straps, but Tyler Schiller is off to a flying start. The former champion junior …

Trainer Grahame Begg admitted to being in the foetal position as he watched the Caulfield Cup Barrier Draw and saw Nonconformist come up with gate 19. Nonconformist will jump from the widest gate …

Ben Melham has gone close to winning the Caulfield Cup and even though he is booked to ride Gold Trip is none the wiser as to whether the horse will run. The track …

Ruled out of riding in two of the biggest races of the Melbourne spring due to suspension, Nash Rawiller is turning his focus to winning a rich double in Sydney. The …

When Coolmore bought Amicus in 2016, it did so with the dream of seeing the daughter of Fastnet Rock create offspring capable of winning some of the world’s best races. …

If Winx Guineas winner Knight’s Choice can race his way into the Golden Eagle with a victory at Randwick, there will be a sense of synchronicity for his trainer Sheila Laxon. …

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has elected to accept with Gold Trip in the Caulfield Cup, however a start will still come down to track conditions on the day. A capacity field of …

The spring campaign is over for I Wish I Win after his second placing in The Everest in Sydney. Trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman have elected to spell the New Zealand-bred sprinter and have already …

Juvenile galloper Coleman has lived up to the high expectations placed on him ahead of his first start at Caulfield. Those that supported the son of Pierata into $2.20 favouritism with online bookies in the Listed …

The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable received some minor consolation for the injury to Uncle Bryn with the victory of Muramasa at Caulfield. Muramasa took out the Group 3 Coongy Cup (2000m) on Wednesday, a little over 24 hours after Uncle …

Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou were hoping to follow the same path as twelve months ago with last year’s Big Dance Wildcard winner Cisco Bay, but a wide draw has …

Adrian Bott has confirmed the stable’s two Everest runners will continue their spring campaigns in Sydney with Hawaii Five Oh to target the Golden Eagle and Alcohol Free vying for a spot in …

Breakup undertook a reconnaissance mission at Caulfield on Wednesday morning with a course-proper gallop at the scene of Saturday’s $5 million Caulfield Cup only one reason behind the excursion. Damian Lane, …

The weather forecast will have a bearing on whether Gold Trip attempts to avenge his defeat last year’s Caulfield Cup. Fine weather is forecast for the remainder of the week which is playing on the …

A last start winner of the Kennedy Oaks Preview (1800m), Harlow Mist will drop back in trip and grade to maintain fitness ahead of a potential Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) …

James Mcdonald took Riff Rocket for a spin around Caulfield and in a scary thought for his potential rivals on Saturday said the gelding had trained on since his recent stylish victory. Riff …

Spanish Mission’s name will not be there when Caulfield Cup final acceptances are taken on Wednesday, but that’s no reflection of the stable’s satisfaction with the way he is going. …

James McDonald’s commitment to ride Francesco Guardi in this Saturday’s Caulfield Cup highlights just how desperate he is to win the $5 million event. The champion jockey has leapt at …

Amelia’s Jewel remains ‘not her usual self’ almost two days after the most disappointing run of her career and trainer Simon Miller is hoping blood tests reveal the reason for her poor …

Mick Price has won most of Victoria’s feature two-year-old races, but he will chase his maiden win in his old home track’s first juvenile race for the season this Wednesday at …

Will the G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) go to the locals with the likes of Soulcombe ($5), Gold Trip ($6) and Montefilia ($13) big hopes or will it be those coming from overseas? West …

Military Mission incurred a Melbourne Cup penalty for his win in last Saturday’s Herbert Power Stakes, but he is not yet assured of a start in the big race on the …

Improved mare Vienna Princess has all but booked herself a spot in the $10 million Golden Eagle with a commanding victory in an important lead-up at Randwick. Prepared by Chris Waller, …

A jump-out at Cranbourne on Monday will determine if Lofty Strike makes his racetrack return on the final day of the Caulfield Cup Carnival. Lofty Strike is entered for the Group 2 Caulfield …

Chris Waller’s 153rd Group 1 win has been a special one with Fangirl carrying the Ingham family’s famous cerise silks to a commanding victory over top miler Mr Brightside in the $5 …

Mitch Freedman and Beau Mertens combined for their maiden Group 1 victories after engineering an upset result in a  that could have severe ramifications for the spring ahead. Attrition provided their …

What has felt like the longest week of Joe Pride’s life has also turned out to be the most momentous. Pride went into Saturday’s $20 million The Everest (1200m) at …

Gai Waterhouse described him as ‘special’ and Alligator Blood will get the chance to further endear himself to the Hall of Fame trainer after his win in Saturday’s Group 1 The Might …

A wayward Griff has overcome the widest barrier to provide Ciaron Maher and David Eustace with their first victory in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas. Taking the bull by the horns, jockey Ben …