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Gilbert Gardiner is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun.

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Harbour Views (FR) ridden by Damian Lane wins the The Sofitel at Flemington Racecourse on September 11, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (George Salpigtidis/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

View to improve, with conditions to suit

Handling Harbour Views with kid gloves has helped trainer Matthew Williams get the lightly-raced galloper back to the track a winner and in line for spring riches.

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William Buick riding Spanish Mission win The bet365 Doncaster Cup Stakes during day three of the William Hill St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/PA Images via Getty Images)

Caulfield Cup 2nd favourite out as Mission to Melbourne delayed

Spanish Mission will miss the Caulfield Cup after a “slight setback” in pre-export quarantine ruled the star international out of the first shipment of spring contenders.

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Cavalla ridden by Patrick Moloney wins the Darley Spring Preview at Flemington Racecourse on September 22, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Price eyes Listed race for Flemington debutant

Trainer Mick Price is keeping his options open after Cavalla won the first two-year-old race of the season at Flemington on Wednesday.

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Ben Melham after winning the VRC St Leger, at Flemington Racecourse on April 25, 2020 in Flemington, Australia.(Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Airbnb jockeys: Melham, Brown guilty of misleading stewards

Ben Melham and Ethan Brown, two of the ‘Airbnb 5’, have been found guilty of misleading stewards during the inquiry into the illegal Mornington gathering.

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Wascaly (NZ) ridden by Tahlia Hope wins the Peards Albury Maiden Plate at Wangaratta Racecourse on September 06, 2021 in Wangaratta, Australia. (David Thorpe/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Wascaly best, but don’t ignore $26 roughie

WASCALY went super on debut and should go on with the job, while a $26 roughie, who was luckless last start, is among the selections for the Cranbourne races.

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Jockey Craig Williams celebrates after riding Vow And Declare to victory in race 7, the Lexus Melbourne Cup, during Melbourne Cup Day, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Willo’ picks up prized overseas Cup mount

Craig Williams has landed himself the chance to deliver a second Melbourne Cup in three years with his booking to handle top European stayer Spanish Mission in his spring campaign.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Jordan Childs riding Nonconformist defeats John Allen riding Delphi in Race 7, the Catanach's Jewellers Mrc Foundation Cup, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on September 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Caulfield Cup bound for Nonconformist after perfect ride

Nonconformist won his way into the Caulfield Cup after a perfect ride from Jordan Childs landed the Grahame Begg-trained galloper the winner of the Foundation Cup at Caulfield.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Daniel Moor riding Sierra Sue and trainer Natalie Young react after winning Race 8, the Neds Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on September 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Birthday present delivered as hoop grabs first Aussie Group 1 in Sir Rupert Clarke

It was a memorable day for Daniel Moor as he claimed his first Australian Group 1 aboard Sierra Sue.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Trainer Sam Freedman and Mark Zahra after riding Artorius to win Race 1, the Ladbrokes Switch Handicap, during Melbourne Racing at Sandown Racecourse on January 23, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Freedman reveals superstition ahead of busy day

Sam Freedman will oversee a big team at Caulfield on Saturday but you won’t find him in the mounting yard when the barriers open.

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Kah to fight two-month lying ban in Supreme Court

Jamie Kah insists she did not lie to stewards in the Airbnb probe and has launched Supreme Court action against the extra ban to clear her name and reputation.

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