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Not An Option

Lockdown forces stable switch

Three quality gallopers from the Tony Pike team have transferred to Australian stables in a bid to finish their campaigns in Sydney. Group 1 winners...
Eric The Eel

Eric The Eel an outside chance for Derby

Trainer Stuart Kendrick believes it is a long shot but he hasn't given up all hope Eric The Eel can make it to Sydney for...
The Bostonian

Pike team to transfer

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike has made the call to bring home his Sydney-based staff of Mark Hills and Chris McNab. Pike was campaigning The Bostonian,...
Eric The Eel

Eric The Eel headed to Sydney

Popular Caloundra gelding Eric The Eel has been confirmed as a starter in the Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill as long as he can get to...
Tibetan

Sydney trip on the line for Tibetan

A tilt at the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) remains a remote possibility for Cambridge three-year-old Tibetan. Trainer Andrew Campbell will run the son of...
John Sargent

Get The Idea to face Rosehill Guineas test

Trainer John Sargent is happy to give lightly raced Get The Idea his chance to measure up in the Rosehill Guineas with a view to...
Eric The Eel

Big test for Eric The Eel at Gold Coast

Three-year-old Eric The Eel has a tough test as he puts his Australian Derby credentials on the line at the Gold Coast.
Scorpz

Australian campaign for Scorpz

Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is pleased with the manner in which talented three-year-old Scorpz has bounced back from his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m)...
Eric The Eel

Eric The Eel confirms Sydney trip

Eric The Eel has scored a last-to-first win at Doomben, confirming a trip to Sydney for the Australian Derby.
Dragon Leap

Dragon leaps into NZ and Australian Derbys

Dragon Leap has reignited his New Zealand Derby campaign and put himself in contention for the Australian equivalent with victory at Ellerslie.
Stuart Kendrick

Eric The Eel on Sydney 3yo crown trail

The promising Eric The Eel will begin his quest for the Sydney autumn Group One three-year-old triple crown when he resumes at Eagle Farm.
Shadow Hero

Shadow Hero on track for autumn targets

Trainer Mark Newnham has mapped out a four-run Sydney campaign for Shadow Hero which includes three Group One races for three-year-olds.
Dragon Leap

Dragon ready to fire for Guineas

Winning Saturday’s Group 2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas isn’t a critical element of Dragon Leap’s campaign, according to Matamata trainer Lance O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan, who trains...

Zahra chasing a second Australian Derby

A recent barrier trial at Randwick has boosted jockey Mark Zahra's confidence about the chances of Declarationofheart giving him a second Australian Derby.

Frankely Awesome out of Australian Derby

Trainer Kris Lees has ruled favourite Frankely Awesome out of the Australian Derby but says she will be ready for the Oaks.

History beckons for Lees filly in Derby

Frankely Awesome gets a genuine chance to become the first Australian Group One winner for her sire Frankel.

Trans-Tasman weekend path for Riddell

Jockey Jonathan Riddell will cover plenty of territory this weekend in search of a Trans-Tasman Group race double. The now Cambridge-based horseman will be back...

Chapada still favourite for Derby

The Mike Moroney-trained Chapada remains favourite for the Australian Derby with stablemate Arrogant drifting after a less than spectacular Randwick gallop.

Corey Brown rides through pain barrier

Corey Brown has had to have his ribs manipulated into place to be fit to ride at Randwick on day two of The Championships.

Levendi wins Group One Australian Derby

Levendi has won the $2 million Group One Australian Derby in a thrilling photo finish with favourite Ace High at Randwick.

Gibbs expects better from Endowment

Trainer Chris Gibbs is hoping for a different result when Damien Oliver rides New Zealand gelding Endowment in the Australian Derby at Randwick.
Astoria

Schofield upbeat about Astoria in Derby

Astoria can compensate Glyn Schofield for missing the Doncaster Mile ride on Kementari if he can turn the tables on Australian Derby favourite Ace High.
Murray Baker

Murray Baker eyes fifth Australian Derby

Murray Baker has a four-pronged attack for the Australian Derby as he attempts a fifth win and second with training partner Andrew Forsman.

Group 1 tips for Day one of The Championships

THE time has finally arrived, day one of The Championships is upon us. There’s more quality racing on one day than some metropolitan tracks see...
Mongolian Khan wins the 2015 Australian Derby

Fast facts about the Australian Derby

A look at the Australian Derby - the blue riband for three-year-olds.