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The race for the $10 million Melbourne Cup has narrowed, with 40 horses still in contention following Monday’s third round of declarations. The final field for the 3200-metre Flemington feature …

Nearly a century after the legendary Peter Pan dazzled Australian racing fans during Melbourne Cup week, his iconic colours could make a return to the spotlight — this time in …

One of Australia’s top money earners, Mr Brightside, could be heading west later this year for a potential tilt at The Pinnacles carnival in Perth. The Lindsay Park team of …

The Coolmore Stud Stakes has cemented its reputation as a stallion-maker on the opening day of Melbourne Cup week at Flemington, a status it has embraced since attaining Group 1 …

Chris Waller summed it up perfectly after watching Via Sistina secure another slice of racing history in the final Cox Plate to be held at the old Moonee Valley circuit …

Observer cemented his status as the horse to beat in next week’s Victoria Derby with a commanding performance in the $400,000 Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase on Saturday. Starting a …

Local star Jigsaw booked his place in a $1 million feature on his home track at Cranbourne after an impressive all-the-way victory at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The Cindy Alderson-trained …

After years of patience, trainer Cliff Brown finally believes he’s unlocked the best of Von Hauke, who broke through for a career-highlight win at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The six-year-old …

Bjorn Baker’s Group 1-winning mare Stefi Magnetica ($3.90) bounced back from a minor setback in stunning style, storming home to claim the $2 million Group 2 The Invitation at Randwick. …

Overcoming a tricky wide draw, the Joe Pride-trained Attica ($4) showed tremendous grit to claim victory in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes. In a masterfully judged ride by Adam …

The Melbourne Cup remains the grand goal for Onesmoothoperator, who made a winning return to Australian racing by taking out the Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) on Friday …

Mitchell Freedman’s Cox Plate dream is about to become reality. The Ballarat trainer will send out Attrition in the 2040m Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday, hoping to secure …

Trainer Ciaron Maher believes there’s no rush for Observer to take on Australia’s elite weight-for-age performers just yet. Maher, in partnership with the Godolphin team, opted to steer clear of …

After a stop–start prep earlier in the month, Miss Roumbini is back on track and Mick Price believes Saturday could finally bring a deserved payday for connections. The Zoustar mare …

Gary Portelli has a knack for uncovering horses that can surprise the market when it matters most. Much like Kimochi last spring, the Warwick Farm trainer is hoping Queen Of …

Hong Kong-based jockey Hugh Bowman has expressed his pride after receiving the call from Chris Waller to partner Aeliana in the final running of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley …

There was plenty of royal interest surrounding this year’s Geelong Cup, but it was local jockey Celine Gaudray who stole the show with an emotional win aboard Torranzino, securing the …

Trainer Aaron Bain is confident he can go one better in this year’s Gawler Cup, with his new stable acquisition Dual Pressure primed to deliver a hometown triumph on Friday. …