Dalasan ready for C S Hayes Stakes clash
South Australian colt Dalasan will be among the Australian Guineas contenders who clash in what shapes as an exciting C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington.
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Ben Melham to take the reins on Dalasan
Having chased the ride on Dalasan in the spring, Ben Melham is set to take the reins aboard the three-year-old for the remainder of his...
Sense Of Honour impresses in Sandown debut
Two-year-old filly Sense Of Honour has made an impressive start to her career with a three-length victory over 1200m at Sandown.
Living The Dream in successive city wins
The Mitchell Freedman-trained four-year-old Living The Dream has backed up a recent win at The Valley with another win in a benchmark-70 at Flemington.
Magic Millions calling for Euphoric Summer
Euphoric Summer scored a narrow win in the Magic Millions 2YO Clockwise Classic at Ballarat and in the process has earned a trip to the...
Teleplay wins narrowly in WFA Heffernan
Five-year-old mare Teleplay has backed up a stakes win during the Melbourne Cup carnival with a weight-for-age success in the Kevin Heffernan Stakes.
Melham to appeal severity of Valley ban
Jockey Ben Melham will appeal the severity of an eight-meeting careless riding suspension after winning aboard Broadwayandfourth at The Valley.
Broadwayandfourth impresses in Valley win
Trainer Mitchell Freedman holds high hopes for Broadwayandfourth after breaking through for a stakes race win at The Valley.
Trent Busuttin excited at Dancer’s Cup bid
Co-trainer Trent Busuttin admits he is a little on edge ahead of the Caulfield Cup in which he will saddle up Mirage Dancer with partner...
Melham confident ahead of Caulfield Cup
Jockey Ben Melham has gone close to winning the Caulfield Cup the past two years and believes Mirage Dancer gives him a genuine chance to...
Moonlight Maid gives Freedman stakes win
Young Ballarat trainer Mitchell Freedman has claimed his first stakes win with Moonlight Maid taking out the Group Two Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington.
Melham and Homesman chase second Underwood
Ben Melham believes a wide draw is a minor concern for Underwood Stakes favourite Homesman but is confident the defending titleholder will be hard to...
Feehan win earns Homesman Cox Plate start
The Lloyd and Nick Williams-owned Homesman has won the Group Two Feehan Stakes at The Valley which has earned him a start in the Cox...
Tavisan lands betting move at The Valley
Under a well-controlled ride from Ben Melham, Tavisan gave his opposition no hope when leading throughout in the Ranvet Handicap at The Valley.
Tavisan set for small steps at The Valley
Mick Price is happy to settle for smaller fish in the lead-up to the major spring races with Tavisan who runs in a benchmark race...
Trip to Sandown pays off for Matthew Dale
Shangani Patrol has made the trip to Sandown worthwhile for Canberra trainer Matthew Dale with his win in the Long Fine Plate.
Pippie races to convincing Caulfield win
Pippie is set to step up in grade in the Group Three Cockram Stakes next start after the talented mare raced to a dominant win...
Heirborn remains unbeaten at Flemington
The Anthony Freedman-trained three-year-old Heirborn has made it two wins from as many starts with a narrow victory over 1400m at Flemington.
Brooklyn Hustle impresses in trial win
The Jason Warren-trained Brooklyn Hustle has impressed in a barrier trial at Cranbourne ahead of her return to racing in the Quezette Stakes.
New dad Melham scores victory at Sandown
With an extra mouth to feed, Ben Melham has guided Ghodeleine to victory at Sandown before starting a suspension.
Ben Melham suspended in Singapore
Jockey Ben Melham has six rides at the midweek meeting at Sandown before he takes a suspension incurred at the Singapore Derby meeting.
Spring plans revealed for Lord Belvedere
Victory in the Harry White Handicap at Flemington, the second for the imported stayer in Australia, has opened up spring options for Lord Belvedere.
Howlowcanyougo shooting for four straight
After failing a veterinary test to race in Hong Kong, Howlowcanyougo will be attempting to extend his winning sequence at Flemington.
Well-bred 2YO Paris wins Cranbourne maiden
Two-year-old filly Paris, a half-sister to Group One winner English, has become the latest juvenile from the Anthony Freedman stable to win this season.
Aussie jockeys to ride in Singapore Derby
Australian-based jockeys William Pike, Tommy Berry, Ben Melham and Glen Boss have been booked for rides in the Group One Singapore Derby.