Girl power: Meech, Kah star as women rule
Linda Meech and Jamie Kah provided a reminder of the changing face of Australian racing by dominating the season-opening metropolitan meeting at The Valley — and they weren’t alone.
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Farr reaches for the stars in Grand National
Australian jumps racing’s only female jockey, Emily Farr, will chase history in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown with high-class Kiwi raider Gobstopper.
Neck injury stalls Bowditch’s spring plans
Joe Bowditch will be out of action for up to three months after secondary scans revealed a “stable” fracture in his neck and a fractured left clavicle following a horror midweek fall at Sale.
Star quality on show at The Valley
Lloyd Kennewell will get a perfect gauge on Jedastar’s form heading into the spring when she takes on a quality field first-up in the season opener at The Valley.
Bart’s spring hopes on trial at Cranbourne
Barrier trials at Cranbourne hold the key to the spring pathways of multiple Group 1 winners Black Heart Bart and Malaguerra.
Appleby has Cup in crosshairs for Counter
Cross Counter will likely be given the chance to defend his Melbourne Cup crown after finishing a close third to superstar stayer Stradivarius in the Group 1 Goodwood Cup.
European ace secures invite to Cox Plate
The Valley has added well-credentialed European gallopers Danceteria and Madhmoon to its invite list for the Cox Plate. The former has form around the champion mare Enable.
Memsie not locked in for Mystic’s spring journey
Trainer Adam Trinder admits star filly Mystic Journey could have just three runs before the Cox Plate, while she will prepare for the weight-for-age championship at a Victorian base.
Ex-judge to head revamped integrity board
Former Supreme Court judge Jack Forrest will head the new Victorian Racing Integrity Board, which will feature some of the most experienced legal minds in Australia.
Dance to Plate in play if owners say so
Part-owners from US and Europe could prove the only stumbling block to what looks an ideal Cox Plate candidate for Australian Bloodstock after Danceteria won a Group 1 race in Germany.
Hayes weighs Vega options for spring
Runner-up in the augural The Everest in 2017, Vega Magic could be given a third shot at the race but a lot hinges on his performance in jump-out at Flemington.
Justice prevails in emotional return
Trainer Lindsey Smith has spent the past two years rehabilitating his favourite horse, Scales Of Justice, back to fitness and it paid off when the gelding scored a memorable win at Caulfield.
Weight swing could give Jungle the edge
Trainer Mick Bell is banking on a hefty swing in the weights to enhance the prospects of his front-running mudlark Jungle Edge when he contests the Bletchingly Stakes.
Caulfield heroics could set path to Everest
A lightly raced colt out of the Hawkes stable could be thrust into The Everest limelight if the spruik around the youngster proves correct and he throttles his Bletchingly Stakes opposition.
Raceday focus: Best bets for Mildura
Don’t write off any razzle dazzle from the Rat With Goldtooth when he backs up at Mildura, says Herald Sun form analyst Leo Schlink.
Jockey says family her rock in biggest fight
Recovering jockey Tahlia Hope has taken to social media to thank her family as she continues to make progress after being struck down recently with viral meningitis.
Raceday focus: Best bets for Echuca
Punters should bet confidently in the belief that everything will come up roses at Echuca, according to form analyst Michael Manley, who is predicting a bold showing from best bet Magnesium Rose.
Pakenham acts on complaints about track
Pakenham officials have started remedial work on the club’s troubled synthetic track amid criticism the surface is producing too much kickback for horses.
Thanks Weiry: Emotional Hasan proves his point
Trainer Saab Hasan was considering quitting but stuck with it — and now he’s trained a former Darren Weir galloper to victory. Plus see the Michael Manley’s Flemington recap and TAB big bets.
Maher laps up O’Brien master class
Ciaron Maher visited legendary trainer Aidan O’Brien’s property at Ballydoyle during his recent holiday and picked up some valuable training hints from the record-breaking Irishman.
Keys hoping to unlock Oaks door
Trainer Ken Keys is hoping Presently can secure a golden ticket into the VRC Oaks with a win in the Byerley Handicap at Flemington.
Hoops sing the praises of home away from home
Australian jockeys Michael Rodd and Vlad Duric don’t miss the relentless grind of Melbourne racing and are enjoying life on and off the track in Singapore.
Ninja jockey proves a real warrior
While most are familiar with Stephen Baster’s racetrack feats, television viewers got a different view of the Group 1-winning jockey when he tried his luck on Australian Ninja Warrior.
Purcell stabilising after trackwork accident
Veteran trainer Bruce Purcell remains in a coma after being struck in the head by a horse but doctors are happier with his condition.
Eduardo eyes Schillaci ticket to Everest
Speed demon Eduardo will chase a golden ticket into the $14m The Everest through the Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield after the Melbourne Racing Club struck a deal with ATC for its slot.
Wynne hoping Ling Ling is ‘the one’
Dual-licence holder Sally Wynne has a chance to end her long drought as a trainer when she rides promising two-year-old Ling Ling at Cranbourne.
‘Let me up’: Tough Cranbourne trainer stuns doctors
Tough Cranbourne horseman Bruce Purcell, 76, remains in an induced coma at The Alfred but training counterparts hopeful after some “positive signs”.
Trainer forecasts sound prospect for the cups
Mike Moroney believes former German galloper Sound, who didn’t fire last spring, will be a different horse this year and could become a genuine Caulfield and Melbourne Cup contender.
Big plans for Moroney’s Surprise packet
Mike Moroney’s mighty midget two-year-old Star Surprise will push on to the early spring three-year-old stakes races after notching his second win in three starts.
Oak Door shuts out rivals in perfect return
The John Sadler stable and jockey Ben Melham weren’t surprised by Oak Door’s upset win in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.
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