John Allen has confidence in Cliff’s Edge
Jockey John Allen believes favourite Cliff's Edge has the right attributes to offset his wide barrier in the Group One Australian Guineas.
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Levi Kavanagh with two Flemington chances
Flemington trainer Levi Kavanagh will saddle up chances in two separate races on a feature day at his home track.
Tony McEvoy eyes second Australian Guineas
A year after winning the Australian Guineas with favourite Hey Doc, trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping to win the Group One race again with filly...
Two Guineas hopefuls for Busuttin, Young
Co-trainer Trent Busuttin favours Main Stage as the stable's leading Australian Guineas chance from a good barrier draw in the Group One race.
Favourites draw wide in Australian Guineas
A field of 16 plus two emergencies has been declared for the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington with Cliff's Edge and Grunt drawing wide.
Bosson back for Guineas ride on Embellish
Embellish will attempt to become the first New Zealand-trained three-year-old to win the Australian Guineas when he runs in the Group One race at Flemington.
Muraaqeb on target for Australian Guineas
The Lindsay Park stable has Muraaqeb heading to the Group One Australian Guineas after his two placings in traditional lead-up races.
First acceptors taken for Flemington Group Ones
A host of big names remain in contention for autumn Group One races at Flemington after first acceptances but there have been some notable omissions...
Guineas-bound Aloisia to resume in Vanity
Thousand Guineas winner Aloisia will make her return in the Group Three Vanity at Flemington ahead of Group One autumn targets.
Te Akau Racing declaring Embellish for Group 1 Australian Guineas
Experience is telling Te Akau that Embellish has the right Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) profile. Two years ago, trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards...
Improved Villermont to resume at Caulfield in G2 Autumn Stakes
Trainer Aaron Purcell believes Sandown Guineas winner Villermont has made improvement from the spring as he prepares to return in the Autumn Stakes.
Mick Price keeps Guineas expectations for Tarzino low
AN Australian Guineas win would ensure a more lucrative stud career for Tarzino, but trainer Mick Price is realistic about his chances. The Victoria Derby...
Xtravagant all the rage for the Australian Guineas despite delay
New Zealand colt Xtravagant is the firming favourite for the Australian Guineas following his delayed arrival in Melbourne. Xtravagant was the $3.50 favourite when he...
Risqué clashes with ex-stablemate in pursuit of Guineas glory
RISQUE will clash with an ex-stablemate in the Australian Guineas, but jockey Damian Lane has confidence the filly has the quality to make her mark...
Quick facts on the Australian Guineas
DISTANCE & PRIZE MONEY 1600m, $750,000, set weights for three-year-olds at Flemington HISTORY First run in 1986 as a Group Three race won by True...
Xtravagant touches down in Melbourne ahead of Australian Guineas
NEW ZEALAND trainer Stephen Autridge was pacing around like an expectant father as he waited for Australian Guineas favourite Xtravagant to arrive at Flemington. The...
Tulsa to forgo Flemington, set to take on Press Statement in NSW
Tulsa will be sent to Sydney to run in the Randwick Guineas because of a better barrier draw. Tulsa is an acceptor in the Randwick...
Xtravagant deals with flight delay on route to Australian Guineas
STAR New Zealand colt Xtravagant will fly to Australia a day later than planned with the cancellation of his original flight throwing a scare into...
Strong field expected to contest Australian Guineas
A STRONG field is expected for the Group 1 Australian Guineas headlined by boom New Zealand colt Xtravagant. Acceptances for Saturday’s $750,000 race for three-year-olds...
Tulsa one of many dual nominees for Australian & Randwick Guineas
TRAINER Mike Moroney has insured against Tulsa missing an Australian Guineas start by entering him in the Randwick version on the same day. The Moroney-trained...
Williams bypasses Australian Guineas to ride Weatherly in Sydney
Craig Williams will bypass the Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington to ride exciting colt Weatherly in Sydney. Williams steered Weatherly to victory in the Talindert...
Matt Cameron bounces back from concussion for Australian Guineas
NEW Zealand jockey Matt Cameron has been confirmed to ride Xtravagant for the 2016 Australian Guineas on March 5. Cameron suffered a serious fall at...