The OTI Racing-owned Downdraft has secured a Melbourne Cup start with a dominant victory in the Hotham Handicap at Flemington.

New Zealander Melody Belle has won the Empire Rose Stakes, the principal race for fillies and mares at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup carnival.

Plonka has romped to victory in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill on Golden Eagle day in a milestone win for country NSW trainer Warren Gavenlock.

Speedy Capital Connection has earned a chance to take on Queensland’s best short-course horses with his Eagle Farm win.

The Danny O’Brien-trained Miami Bound has won the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington to show she is on track for her main spring aim, the VRC Oaks.

After failing to fill a place in the Caulfield Guineas, Dalasan has returned to winning form claiming the Carbine Club Stakes at Flemington.

Damien Oliver has set a record for the most wins by a jockey at Melbourne Cup carnivals, taking his tally to 73 with his first success win of the 2019 carnival.

Promising two-year-old Rothfire has turned his clash with first starter Wisdom Of Water into a six-length romp..

Apprentice Stephanie Thornton has made the most of her last day riding with a 2kg claim with a win on Magstock at Eagle Farm.

Kameko has raced into the history books with an impressive success in the rescheduled Futurity Trophy at Newcastle.

Hong Kong-based Joao Moreira is set to ride Constantinople in the Melbourne Cup with connections of the horse opting not to wait for Glen Boss’ appeal.

Trainer Grahame Begg believes Miss Siska is over the odds in the Group One Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington.

Two Irishmen and a Frenchman will add an international flavour to the Sydney jockeys’ room when they ride in the inaugural Golden Eagle at Rosehill.

Godolphin colt Microphone has been scratched from the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes because of an unsatisfactory blood picture.

Jockey Stephen Baster is set to leave the racing industry at the conclusion of the spring carnival to begin a career as a real estate agent.

A guide to the $2 million Cantala Stakes, one of four Group Ones at Flemington on Victoria Derby day.

Peter and Paul Snowden will have two runners, Brave Song and Signore Fox, in a $1 million Rosehill race named after their dual Everest winner Redzel.

Golden Eagle fancy Brutal has not yet hit his ceiling, trainer Michael Hawkes says, ahead of an acid test in Saturday’s $7.5 million feature at Rosehill.

What you need to know on the $7.5 million Golden Eagle, to be run at Rosehill for the first time on Saturday.

The Lindsay Park stable has three runners in an open Group One Cantala Stakes at Flemington and co-trainer Ben Hayes believes rain would help their chances.

Joe Pride could not have Fasika in better shape for the Golden Eagle but he concedes the mare faces some tough opposition to win the $7.5 million race.

A look at the facts and figures relating to the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes for three-year-olds at Flemington.

Multiple Group winner Mizzy continues to fly under the radar as she prepares to take on a local, interstate and international contingent in the Golden Eagle.

Trainer Mark Newnham is confident a plan to win the Victoria Derby with Shadow Hero can come to fruition, saying the colt has had a faultless campaign.

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has given trainers and owners two weeks to provide updated horse retirement details..

Stayer Tumultuous will take the first step to writing himself into Magic Millions history when he returns to racing at Eagle Farm.

Some positive feedback from top jockey Damien Oliver has buoyed trainer Anthony Cummings ahead of Libertini’s Coolmore Stud Stakes bid.

Groundswell is one of three three-year-olds in the Carbine Club Stakes eligible for a $1 million bonus if they win the Group Three $500,000 race.

Leading trainer Chris Waller feels compelled to stay in Sydney for the inaugural $7.5 million Golden Eagle, missing Victoria Derby day.

A guide to the $2 million Victoria Derby, a Group One Classic for three-year-olds run at Flemington since 1855.