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

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Beldivian ridden by Luke Currie wins the Drake International Three-Years-Old Maiden Plate at Bendigo Racecourse on August 08, 2021 in Bendigo, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Kavs launch partnership with Maldivian’s nephew

Father and son Mark and Levi Kavanagh will unleash their first starter together at The Valley fittingly with a relation of Cox Plate champion Maldivian.

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Trotting. Champion pacer Smoken Up has his final run at Globe Derby Globe Derby, warming up on the track driven by Lance Justice.

Harness driver under investigation over bets

A harness racing driver under investigation for allegedly placing bets on his own drives has issued a heartfelt apology on social media.

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Verry Elleegant (NZ) ridden by Mark Zahra wins the Stella Artois Caulfield Cup at Caulfield Racecourse on October 17, 2020 in Caulfield, Australia. (George Salpigtidis/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

MRC adjusts Caulfield carnival crowd expectations

The MRC has scaled back crowd aspirations for the spring as it assesses the risks and costs should a lockdown be called on the eve of the Caulfield Cup Carnival.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Trainer Matt Laurie is seen after Portland Sky won race 5, the Superior Food Services Manfred Stakes, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on January 30, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Go for Glory: Regally bred Mornington colt ready to rumble

Trainer Matt Laurie is keen to have his well bred colt Mornington Glory experience The Valley before considering a debut for the three-year-old on Saturday.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse look on after winning race 8 with Alassio during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on February 16, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Yes, Sir: Waterhouse-Bott close deal for Cup contender

Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have finalised a deal with Coolmore to secure Melbourne Cup contender Sir Lucan.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Damien Oliver riding Ingratiating defeats General Beau in race 6, the Neds Vain Stakes, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on August 14, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Ingratiating looks a Group 1 sprinter in making

Classy colt Ingratiating has staked his claim for a Group 1 this spring after an eye-catching win in the Vain Stakes at Caulfield.

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This handout photo taken and received from Racing Photos on November 3, 2020 shows Twilight Payment ridden by Jye McNeil (R) heading to victory in front of empty grandstands in the Melbourne Cup at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. (Photo by Handout / RACING PHOTOS / AFP) / EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / RACING PHOTOS" NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVES

Williams urges rethink on Cup scan timing

Twilight Payment is set to defend his Melbourne Cup crown but Team Williams is unlikely to bring horses for the spring in future unless a significant change is made.

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Sansom (NZ) ridden by Ben Allen wins the The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on July 24, 2021 in Caulfield, Australia. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Allen out to continue excellent record on Sansom

Ben Allen will hunt back-to-back Caulfield features as Sansom looks to become only the fourth horse in 72 years to complete the Bletchingly-Lawrence double.

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Jockey Michael Walker rides Prince Of Arran of Great Britain and Jockey Ryan Moore rides Anthony Van Dyck of Ireland (unplace) in race 4, the The Longines Hong Kong Vase, during the Hong Kong international races at Sha Tin, Sunday, December 8, 2019. (AAP Image/ Vince Caligiuri) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Arran begins vet process for fourth Cup tilt

The chances of popular raider Prince Of Arran contesting a fourth Melbourne Cup have improved after he was “a million to one” prospect two weeks ago.

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Racing’s position on mandatory Covid jabs

The racing chiefs of NSW and Victoria reveal where their organisations sit on compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations for participants.

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