Team Hayes reveals long-range plan to land Thousand Guineas
Lindsay Park’s decision to bypass the Oaks could be set to pay a big dividend with their top seed in Saturday’s new-look Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.
Lindsay Park’s decision to bypass the Oaks could be set to pay a big dividend with their top seed in Saturday’s new-look Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.
England’s Royal Ascot carnival is seven months away but the track’s top international scout is desperate to get Kiwi star Imperatriz to travel and take on the locals next June.
The former Spice Girl was among many celebrity guests revelling in the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, but she’s copped some online criticism.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner on the yeas and neighs of the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over the horses to follow and forgive from Champions Stakes Day at Flemington.
Trainer Michael Moroney is eyes Thousand Guineas success with Coeur Volante, to be ridden by Blake Shinn.
The champion jockey is back in the saddle and feeling better than ever but says he reached the depths of despair when battling shocking post-concussion syndrome symptoms during his 30 months out of the sport.
Star jockey Hugh Bowman was taken to hospital after a fall at Sha Tin on Sunday but has luckily emerged with ‘nothing too serious’ following the scary incident.
Damien Oliver was given a champagne finish after riding at Flemington for the final time but the legendary jockey will miss an upcoming Group 1 meeting.
Jamie Kah claimed the most wins during the Flemington carnival as James McDonald and Chris Waller clinched the jockey and trainer honours.
Unbeaten colt Shangri La Express confirms his place at the top of Sydney’s two-year-old list with a tough win in the Golden Gift at Rosehill.
Imported gelding Unspoken capped a terrific spring preparation with victory in the $2m Five Diamonds at Rosehill Gardens.
Declan Bates won’t hear of Pride Of Jenni “stealing” a Group 1 win last week as the pair repeated the dose to claim the Champions Mile at Flemington.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of Champions Stakes on Saturday.
It was mission accomplished as Kiwi superstar Imperatriz claimed her third Group 1 of the spring with victory in the Champions Sprint at Flemington.
James McDonald grew in confidence Atishu would win the Champions Stakes after watching the previous race at Flemington.
A gear change recommended by Tommy Berry allowed classy mare Roots to show her best and claim victory in the Hot Danish Stakes at Rosehill.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of Champions Mile on Saturday.
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of Champions Sprint on Saturday.
Muramasa continued his surge through the staying ranks with victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and next year’s Melbourne Cup is now on the agenda.
Bella Nipotina has taken owner/breeder Michael Christian on an incredible journey but one of her rivals in the Champions Sprint also holds a special place in his heart.
They have cult-figure status because of their catchy names and the next chapter in the Alligator Blood v Mr Brightside rivalry is set to unfold at Flemington on Saturday.
One lucky punter turned $200 into $2.7 million on the Melbourne Cup, courtesy of a mystery first four.
The Imperatriz camp are more concerned about one of her key rivals, rather than racing down the Flemington straight the first time.
Matty and Benny reflect on the Melbourne Cup, but look ahead to Champions Day at Flemington on Saturday, the Brightside, Blood, Fangirl clash, they’re in conflict over Imperatriz while Antino surely wins the Five Diamonds.
Vets have cleared 23 of the 24 horses to run in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
Dermot Weld, who began the European invasion towards the Melbourne Cup 30 years ago, has his say on who will win Tuesday’s race.
There were incredible scenes at Flemington when boom colt Ozzmosis won the Coolmore Stud Stakes for his 50 jubilant owners, trainer and jockey.
Here is the field and barrier draw for the 2023 VRC Kennedy Oaks at Flemington on Thursday.
English racing commentator Matt Chapman says Vauban is over the line in the Melbourne Cup and also gave Aussie owners a whack for buying the wrong European horses.
He made millions collecting shopping trolleys, but Jason Woodbridge tells an even more remarkable tale of coming back from death’s door twice in 2021.
As Damien Oliver prepares to ride in his final Melbourne Cup, he chews the fat with senior racing writer Ben Dorries about his extraordinary Cup journey.
Premier Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher says one of his stable’s five runners has beaten the handicapper into Tuesday’s $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Mark Zahra has won 10 Group 1s in the past three years, including the Melbourne Cup and two Caulfield Cups. But his career was once at the crossroads.
Parades, engagements and movies were part of Stevie Payne’s world after Prince Of Penzance won the 2015 Melbourne Cup but the strapper now gives his time to the less fortunate in a new role.
A rival form expert says Melbourne Cup favourite Vabuan is well under the odds in the latest betting on Tuesday’s Flemington contest.
Herald Sun form analysts Gilbert Gardiner and Brad Waters run a rule over Derby Day at Flemington.
An hour after the Verry Elleegant’s 2021 Melbourne Cup win, Mark Zahra sat soberly in a house in Byron Bay as he reflected on his big ‘stuff up’.
The Melbourne Cup has arrived and Racenet’s national racing newsroom have provided their selections and value tip for the “race that stops the nation”.
In a special Melbourne Cup edition column, Matty and Benny analyse the Tuesday’s great race, looking at who can and can’t win the race that stops a nation.
Eight months ago, Jamie Kah was fighting for her life after a shocking race fall left her with a serious brain injury. On Tuesday, she will ride in the Melbourne Cup for a third time.
There are no certainties in racing … but you can take it to the bank that if a Ciaron Maher-trained galloper happens to win Tuesday’s $8m Melbourne Cup, there will be one hell of a ‘shindig’.
The mother of James McDonald will have a rival runner in the Melbourne Cup but she’ll still be cheering for her son to win.
A farewell Melbourne Cup victory for Damien Oliver would be a great thrill for trainer Mike Moroney but Alenquer’s spot in the race will hinge on a vet inspection.
Legendary bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse concedes Vauban will be “very hard to beat” but is happy to take on the Melbourne Cup favourite based on his research.
Here is the latest information on the Flemington track and weather forecast in the lead-up to Melbourne Cup Day.
After aborting plans to bring Vintage Crop to Melbourne a year earlier, Irish master Dermot Weld opened the Melbourne Cup up to the world with his famous win in 1993.
Seven-time Melbourne Cup winning owner Lloyd Williams has given a fascinating glimpse into his tight friendship with Shane Warne ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
The Melbourne Cup carnival is officially underway, also kicking off Australia’s annual post-race day antics at Victoria Derby Day.
Soulcombe is Chris Waller’s No.1 seed for the Melbourne Cup … but assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth believes the stable’s other three runners offer great value for punters.
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