It would be apt if promising filly Katy’s Daughter gave trainer Steve O’Dea his first win in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. O’Dea already had Singular Sensation qualified for the …

Ef Troop will go into the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic with a strong endorsement from trainer Tony Gollan after he demolished the field in the Listed Phelan Ready …

Local hope Great Shot has repelled the eastern invaders to lead all the way and cause an upset in Perth’s prestigious Railway Stakes at Ascot. Trained by Rhys Radford, Great …

One person happy to see the rain falling early in the program at Ballarat was trainer Robert Smerdon. Starting Saturday in the good range, the Ballarat track was downgraded to …

One of three stayers could give trainer Robert Hickmott a winner with his final runners for owner Lloyd Williams in the Group Two Zipping Classic at Sandown. Hickmott’s association with …

Gai Waterhouse has trained her first VRC Oaks winner as Pinot outstayed her rivals in the $1 million race at Flemington. Ridden by Stephen Baster, Pinot ($5.50) led home a …

The world’s richest race on turf will be even richer with $3 million to be added to the prize pool for the second edition. Prize money for the 1200m-sprint at …

Joseph O’Brien has beaten his famous father to Melbourne Cup glory, training Rekindling to win Australia’s greatest race. In a father-and-son finish the younger O’Brien’s Rekindling overhauled Johannes Vermeer, trained …

Champion Hong Kong jockey Joao Moreira has limped back to the jockeys’ room after a fall in a race at Flemington but has been ruled out of the ride on …

Who Shot Thebarman’s bid for history as the oldest Melbourne Cup winner is over with the nine-year-old withdrawn from the field with an elevated temperature. Trainer Chris Waller said the …

Leviathan owner Lloyd Williams will have a quarter of the Melbourne Cup field with his six horses headed by defending champion Almandin. The others he either owns or has an …

Racing Victoria veterinarians have completed their inspection of the 36 second acceptors for the Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) with two contenders failing and will require another inspection tomorrow morning. The …

If the current betting trend is any guide, Lexus Stakes favourite Harlem will clinch a place in the Melbourne Cup. Harlem has firmed from $4.80 into $4.20 with online bookmaker sportsbet. …

Melbourne Cup contender Tiberian has a bloodline he won’t be shouting from the stable rooftops. The French horse is the son of a teaser pony, Tiberius Caesar, who has little …

Damien Oliver has lost his bid to ride defending champion Almandin in the Melbourne Cup. Oliver appealed an improper riding suspension after being outed for shifting in on Happy Clapper …

Two horses still in Melbourne Cup contention feature among a small field for the $300,000 Bendigo Cup. Wednesday’s Group Three race over 2400m has attracted seven acceptors including the Charlie …

Vega Magic is still on target for the Darley Classic at the Flemington carnival despite the disappointment of his Manikato Stakes run as the $2 favourite. Friday night’s fifth placing …

Victoria Derby plans for Royal Symphony have been shelved with the colt the worse for wear after a torrid run in the Cox Plate. Damien Oliver was outed for improper …