Horse Racing

The new Victorian Racing Tribunal will hear charges against a registered racehorse owner over the neglect of 10 horses.

With Scales Of Justice in top form, trainer Lindsey Smith is looking forward to the challenge of tackling Mystic Journey in the Makybe Diva Stakes.

Senior Brisbane riders Matt McGillivray and Dale Smith, stood down for failing to provide urine samples at Eagle Farm, remain on the sidelines after an inquiry.

Group One-placed Tyzone will run in a Gold Coast barrier trial in preparation for a Melbourne campaign starting in the Gilgai Stakes.

Trainer Anthony Cummings is hoping Prince Fawaz can spearhead another winning day at Rosehill when he makes his first appearance as a three-year-old.

Tasmanian trainer Scott Brunton is looking to campaign lightly raced The Inevitable in Sydney with the inaugural Golden Eagle a target.

The Gold Coast will host a new $250,000 race and boost the now traditional lead-up the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.

Trainer Tony McEvoy expects Sunlight to derive benefit from her first-up run in the Concorde Stakes on her way to The Everest.

Peter V’landys has been elected as the new chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission and will take up the role from October 30.

Melody Belle has been crowned New Zealand’s Horse of the Year while veteran trainer Murray Baker has been recognised for his contribution to NZ racing.

English horse Spanish Mission has won a rich race in New York with the Breeders’ Cup an immediate goal and the Melbourne Cup in his long-term future.

Imported stayer Rostropovich runs for the first time for Lindsay Park in the Makybe Diva Stakes in which he will be joined by stablemate Qafila.

Godolphin’s Osborne Bulls has shown he is ready to return in The Shorts with a pleasing race day gallop at Randwick.

Smart mare Manaya’s immediate campaign will be decided after she runs in a barrier trial at the Gold Coast.

Australasian Oaks winner Princess Jenni is set to make her season return in the Group Two Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington.

Trainer David Vandyke has switched plans for unbeaten Alligator Blood after having to abort a Sydney start.

Apprentice Clayton Gallagher has taken the riding honours at the iconic Birdsville meeting including winning the Cup on French Hussler.

Melbourne Cup placegetter Prince Of Arran has finished third in a Group Three race at Kempton ahead of his second trip to Australia.

Three-year-old Hello Youmzain has claimed a clear-cut success in the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock.

Damien Oliver has again been recognised for riding excellence in Victoria, claiming a 10th win in the Scobie Breasley Medal.

The Kris Lees-trained Articus has ended an extended winning drought with a determined victory at Randwick.

Redzel and Pierata have firmed to $7 second favouritism for The Everest after running the quinella in the Group Three Concorde Stakes.

The Lloyd and Nick Williams-owned Homesman has won the Group Two Feehan Stakes at The Valley which has earned him a start in the Cox Plate.

Nash Rawiller continues to cement his place in the Sydney riding ranks with four winners at Randwick including the Group Two Tramway Stakes on Dreamforce.

A crack at the Group One Moir Stakes looms for Faatinah after the gelding posted another first-up win at The Valley in his first start since a Dubai campaign.

Bjorn Baker will weigh up his options for Samadoubt after the horse again ran his rivals ragged at Randwick.

Three-year-old Profit confirmed his rating as potentially the best horse in the Anderson-Heathcote Racing partnership with his Eagle Farm win.

Losing weight on the trip from Tasmania and being in a bad mood at the races hasn’t stopped The Inevitable posting an impressive win at The Valley.

Dual Everest winner Redzel has stamped his authority on the Concorde Stakes for a third time as he begins his campaign to the $14 million race.

Magic Millions Classic winner Exhilarates has shown her class to add the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes at The Valley to her growing list of victories.