Striking Queensland racing participants have reached an agreement with the government over prize money funding, averting industrial action on Melbourne Cup day.

UK stayer Nakeeta has been given a Moonee Valley Gold Cup lifeline after the scratching of Lord Fandango.

Connections of VRC Oaks favourite Verry Elleegant have decided to bypass The Vase at Moonee Valley for which the filly headed early betting.

The Queensland government has agreed to provide the racing industry with an extra $26 million in prize money following a day of meetings.

John Allen has had one meeting shaved off a careless riding ban on appeal, allowing the jockey to ride on Victoria Derby day.

Trainer Matt Cumani says two-year-old True Serendipity has done everything right in the lead-up to his debut in the $500,000 Inglis Banner at Moonee Valley.

There will be a strong Cox Plate connection to the return to racing of Chaussure after a long break at Randwick.

Winx has already etched her name into the Cox Plate record books but gets a chance to create more history when she chases an unprecedented fourth Cox Plate.

An appeal judge has found father and son trainers Lee and Shannon Hope guilty of administering cobalt to affect the performance of three horses in 2014 races.

The wait is almost over for Winx’s shot at an unprecedented fourth Cox Plate win and trainer Chris Waller believes the mare has had a perfect preparation.

Ron Quinton knows all about the pressure of being on the best horse in the Cox Plate, but also knows his former pupil Hugh Bowman can handle it.

A win in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup will give Ventura Storm’s connections a chance to chase their Melbourne Cup dream.

Canterbury night racing is back and flying. So with plenty of activities and food vans off the track Richie has done the form and is looking to steer you into some winners. Punt smart and good luck.

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Most eyes will be on WINX tomorrow but Randwick plays host to a good nine race card and Richie Boy has done the hard yards. Check out his full set of tips + his best bets on the day. Smart punting all and good luck.

The greatest WINX will be the star of the show at Moonee Valley tomorrow but we still need to enjoy the day and what better than backing a few winner’s. Check out our guru’s form and best bets on the day. Good luck all and GO WINX!!!!!!!!!

Written By has tuned up for the Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes with a narrow win in a jump-out on the straight course at Flemington.

Queensland’s major horse racing clubs say industry stakeholders have lost confidence in the government’s handling of racing amid tensions over a strike.

Chris Waller needs to get another win out of Patrick Erin ahead of the Melbourne Cup and is considering Moonee Valley and Bendigo options.

Trainer Adam Trinder believes the decision to wait for the Group Two Fillies Classic with Mystic Journey can be rewarded at Moonee Valley.

Trainer Chris Waller says champion Winx is ready to do his team proud again when she bids for a record fourth Cox Plate win at Moonee Valley.

With four Cox Plates of his own, Brent Thomson will proudly watch as Winx shoots for history in the weight-for-age championship at Moonee Valley.

UK-based jockey Oisin Murphy, who spent a couple of months of his apprenticeship in Melbourne, returns to Australia to ride Benbatl in the $5 million Cox Plate.

New Zealand trainer Michael Pitman will leave his hospital bed in Christchurch to travel to Melbourne to watch Savvy Coup line up against Winx in the Cox Plate.

James Cummings sees the Cox Plate as an ideal stepping stone towards the Melbourne Cup for imported stayer Avilius.

Kerrin McEvoy will be aboard D’Argento in the Cox Plate as the star jockey strives to win one of the major Australian races to elude him.

Trainer Ron Quinton is looking to three-year-old Royal Celebration to step up to the plate at Randwick.

Jockey John Allen has appealed the severity of an eight-meeting careless riding suspension incurred on Geelong Cup day.

Run on the eve of the Cox Plate, the Manikato Stakes will showcase 14 of the best sprinters in the nation’s richest night race.

U S Navy Flag is one of four sprinters leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien is set to run in the Group One Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.