Francaletta ticks off Australian campaign
New Zealand mare Francaletta will make her Australian racing debut in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick, the starting point of her final preparation.
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Price trio in top order ahead of Guineas
Mighty Boss, Holy Snow and Grunt are in top order ahead of their bid to give Mick Price a third win in the Australian Guineas.
Doomben test for Our Boy Nicholas
Trainer Andrew Williamson's noted ability to get the best out of veteran gallopers will again be tested with Our Boy Nicholas.
Full field for Group One Railway Stakes
Former West Australian galloper Black Heart Bart is among seven eastern states-trained competitors in the capacity field for the Railway Stakes in Perth.
Capitulate to trial again before debut
Trainer Clarry Conners is building his team of two-year-olds with Capitulate entered to make his debut in the $150,000 Golden Gift at Rosehill.
Viddora heads to Perth to chase G1 win
Adelaide mare Viddora will be among the feature race contenders in Perth having made the trip west for the Group One Winterbottom Stakes.
Paquirri to run at Ballarat ahead of MM
Rosehill trainer Gary Moore will take promising two-year-old Paquirri to Ballarat for his debut ahead of a Magic Millions campaign.
Perth trip on despite Sandown scratching
Observational has been flown to Perth for a Group One race at Ascot despite missing an important lead-up after being controversially scratched from Sandown.
Multiple G1 winner Alinghi dies aged 16
Alinghi, the champion three-year-old filly of her year, has died aged 16 while giving birth at Arrowfield Stud.
Con man the ‘mastermind’ behind horse ruse
Five racehorses owned by convicted con man Peter Foster have been disqualified from Victorian races won in the name of Ciaron Maher's former racing manager.
Geelong Cup test for Wheal Leisure
Trainer Archie Alexander is looking forward to testing in-form Wheal Leisure in the Group Three Geelong Cup when the mare steps up to 2400m.
Rawiller fails to get suspension reduced
Brad Rawiller has failed in his appeal against the severity of a 14-meeting careless riding suspension.
Super Cash heading to G1 Manikato Stakes
After winning the Schillaci Stakes first-up, talented sprinting mare Super Cash will now chase a Group One win in the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.
Boom Time gets 1kg Melbourne Cup penalty
Boom Time has been penalised 1kg for his Caulfield Cup win and will carry 53kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Foster mastermind of horse ownership plan
Suspended trainer Ciaron Maher's former racing manager Ben Connolly has admitted five horses raced in his name were actually owned by con man Peter Foster.
Temple Of Bel on target for VRC Oaks start
Archie Alexander is looking towards the VRC Oaks with Temple Of Bel, a daughter of former Blue Diamond Stakes winner Bel Esprit.
Social Element set to step up in Tatts Cup
Consistent stayer Social Element will step up in grade in the City Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick.
Classic hopes for Godolphin 3YO Ataraxia
Dulcify Quality winner Ataraxia gets a chance to press his Victoria Derby claims when he steps up to 2000m in the Group Three Caulfield Classic.
Sin To Win fights back for Caulfield win
Lindsay Park may have unearthed a long-range Cups contender after Sin To Win scored a fighting win at Caulfield.
McEvoy to test Cool Passion in Tristarc
Trainer Tony McEvoy is keen to try former Perth sprinter Cool Passion over 1400m in the Tristarc Stakes with a view to a possible start...
Ron Quinton duo tune up for Myer Classic
Daysee Doom and Dixie Blossoms will prepare for the Myer Classic at Flemington in The Nivison at Randwick.
No Cups penalties for impressive winners
Lord Fandango and Big Duke cannot be penalised for the Caulfield Cup after their weekend wins at Caulfield and Randwick respectively.
New heights for Vic spring races attendees
Racegoers can reach new heights with an exclusive helicopter service offering trips from Melbourne to the track for $800 return.
Ben Allen gets the nod for Lord Fandango
After winning the Herbert Power Stakes on Lord Fandango, apprentice Ben Allen will take the ride on the stayer in the Caulfield Cup.
Menari’s spring over after tieback surgery
Menari will not be seen again this spring but his stablemate Trapeze Artist is recovering well from a setback.