Classique Legend gets the luck of the draw
In the short history of The Everest, there is one stat that points to a probable winner. Which is why Tuesday’s barrier draw was crucial.
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Human nature to back magnetic Strip
The Everest. The Caulfield Cup. The W.S. Cox Plate. The Melbourne Cup. Peak racing season has arrived.
Caulfield Cup ‘nothing race’ until barrier draw
Brett Prebble knows when to switch on ahead of Saturday’s $5m Caulfield Cup.
Paulele strengthens Godolphin’s Everest hand
Racing powerhouse Godolphin could have two runners in The Everest after Paulele blitzed his rivals in the Roman Consul Stakes.
Legend up to mark in Everest climb
Classique Legend and Eduardo rounded out their preparations for The Everest by winning barrier trials at Randwick.
Kent Jr issues Thunder warning for Toorak
I’m Thunderstruck had no luck in the Sir Rupert Clarke, which was a hard watch for Michael Kent Jr who is confident the improving galloper can atone in the Toorak Handicap.
Sydney jockeys put forward plan to ride in Melbourne
There is renewed hope for Sydney jockeys wanting to ride in Melbourne this spring carnival, including James McDonald who is desperate to ride Cox Plate favourite Zaaki.
Classique Legend and Eduardo set to clash in Friday trial
The Everest hopefuls Classique Legend and Eduardo are set to clash in a Randwick trial on Friday.
Brilliant Queensland sprinter Rothfire out of The Everest
The Thrilla from Chinchilla will miss the $15m race for the second consecutive year following a minor setback in the Premiere Stakes on Saturday.
Immature Incentivise turns into a man: Tregea
Australia’s newest boom horse was more of a problem child than a budding Group 1 star when growing up at Windermere Stud on Queensland’s Darling Downs, near Toowoomba.
Beware the Dragon slayer
Ciaron Maher is happy to spoil the party in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes, declaring the Flemington feature anything but a two-horse race.
Tasmania’s Japan-born trainer dreaming of $201 Flemington surprise
A win would be a massive shock with a $201 filly at Flemington on Saturday, but trainer Yassy Nishitani has made good on his racing dreams before.
It’s on! Verry Elleegant versus Incentivise
Chris Waller has confirmed Verry Elleegant will face-off against Incentivise in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington.
Sportsbet share is even-money
Sportsbet lifted its share of the online sports betting market to 50 per cent in the first half of 2021, its parent says.
Zaaki cruises to Underwood win – Cox Plate at his mercy
The switch to Melbourne made no impact on Zaaki’s winning form as the Cox Plate favourite enjoyed an easy outing in the $1m Underwood Stakes at Sandown.
Neasham swears Zaaki is ready to rumble
Annabel Neasham is happy for Craig Williams unpick what could be a tactical Underwood Stakes as Zaaki looks to become one of the race’s shortest-priced winners.
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.
Tulloch Lodge pair will make Elleegant earn win
Gai Waterhouse has Riodini and Shout The Bar ready to stretch Verry Elleegant at Randwick on Saturday
Kah’s barrister reveals $1m spring hit in penalty plea
Jamie Kah’s barrister has pleaded for a suspended sentence after the star jockey was found guilty of misleading stewards, saying she has already been penalised enough.
Incentivise proves Group 1 force with Makybe Diva win
Boom stayer Incentivise showed he is the real deal with victory in the Makybe Diva Stakes that solidified his position as Melbourne Cup favourite.
RV torn on whether to shun Kah from awards night
It’s been a hot topic in Racing Victoria corridors – should suspended jockey Jamie Kah participate in the broadcast of the Victorian industry’s awards night?
Chelmsford is Ideel for Baker mare
Bjorn Baker believes She’s Ideel is finally set to breakthrough at stakes level in the Group II $250,000 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
‘Scandal jockeys’ set to cop extended ban for lying
The jockeys at the centre of Wednesday night’s party scandal are set to be given an extra month suspension for lying to stewards.
Behemoth goes back-to-back in Memsie
Behemoth, without originally booked rider Jamie Kah, has become the first horse to go back-to-back in the Memsie Stakes since the great Sunline.
Fragile industry hit by Kah crash
The star jockey will miss three months but Melbourne’s three racing clubs all have big financial challenges as they grapple with crowd restrictions amid a continuing Covid lockdown
Kah banned from riding for two weeks for Covid breach
Racing Victoria stewards have launched an inquiry after four riders, including premier jockey Jamie Kah, were stood down for 14 days late on Thursday due to a Covid breach.
Surprise jockey contender for Melbourne Cup favourite?
Incentivise is set to take another early step in his Melbourne Cup campaign, while a left-field jockey contender could be considered when the exciting galloper resumes in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes.
Waller’s belief in Blondeau is rewarded
Chris Waller never lost faith in Blondeau after three straight defeats as favourite and believes the gelding’s best is still ahead.
Star sprinter Starman eyeing Everest campaign
England’s brilliant sprinter Starman is a chance to contest The Everest at Royal Randwick.
Historic century ‘big relief’ for jockey Kah
Jamie Kah could hear the crowd cheering for her as racing’s new star capped a record-breaking season with her 100th city winner.
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