James Cummings is drawing on his legendary grandfather Bart Cummings’ words of wisdom as he sets out to become the fourth generation of the famous racing dynasty to win the …
It has taken more than 35 years, but trainers Jim and Greg Lee might finally have a Golden Slipper runner on their hands with Lightz shaping as an early hope …
Capitalist will run in Saturday’s Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington after connections of the 3-year-old made the call this morning. Co-trainer Peter Snowden said earlier this week that …
Cox Plate placegetter Yankee Rose has come through her run in good order and trainer David Vandyke will push forward with her to run in Thursday weeks VRC Oaks. Vandyke …
Star WA jockey William Pike has been booked to ride a former WA galloper in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington. William Pike who has been flying in WA this season …
Craig Williams will ride Highlad in the Victoria Derby 2016, replacing Damien Oliver who has lost his bid to have a reckless riding suspension reduced. Oliver had five rides booked …
The Victoria Derby 2016 barrier draw will be crucial if So Si Bon is to turn the tables on Sacred Elixir when they meet again in the Classic at Flemington. …
Trainer James Cummings will wait until acceptance time to decide whether the stable will have one or two runners in the G1 Victoria Derby and can make a case for …
Michelle Payne is unlikely to have a Melbourne Cup ride this year but she hopes to make the headlines during this years Melbourne Cup Carnival as she targets two feature …
Perth trainer Simon Miller says Whispering Brook is back on track in her mission to become the first filly to win the Group One Myer Classic. The filly was scratched …
A Group One start for two Cranbourne-trained horses hinges on their performances in a sprint race at Flemington. Ocean Embers and We’ve Got This are set to run in the …
Geelong Cup placegetter Oceanographer has been added to the field for the Lexus Stakes, the final race in which the winner is guaranteed a Melbourne Cup start. Oceanographer, one of …
First Seal’s trainer John Thompson prefers not to dwell on the mare’s injuries which have interrupted her career since she regularly got the better of Winx. In their three-year-old season, …
Chris Waller has erred on the side of caution and put the best interests of champion mare Winx first in deciding to send the dual Cox Plate winner for a …
Epsom Handicap placegetter Mackintosh has arrived in Melbourne as a fresh horse on the scene for the Cantala Stakes and will have Joao Moreira aboard when he chases his first …
A minor ligament injury has forced the early retirement of one-time leading Melbourne Cup contender Tarzino. The decision to retire last season’s Victoria Derby and Rosehill Guineas winner was made …
A tweet from a Dubai TV reporter has confirmed that Caulfield Cup runner up Scottish will not line-up in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field. Godolphin’s Chief Executive and Racing Manager John …
Zac Purton has secured the ride on 2016 Victoria Derby favourite Sacred Elixir. Purton rode Sacred Elixir to a dominant victory in the Group One JJ Atkins in June earlier …
