Avilius in fight to be right for Cox Plate
Godolphin's Avilius must pass a compulsory gallop after bleeding from one nostril ahead of the Cox Plate.
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Cox Plate next in Damian Lane’s sights
Having ridden Mer De Glace to win the Caulfield Cup, Damian Lane is excited about his chance to add the Cox Plate on another Japanese...
Blake Shinn on Humidor in $5m Cox Plate
Blake Shinn has been booked to ride Humidor should the gelding make the field for in the $5 million Cox Plate.
Valley look for Japan duo before Cox Plate
Japan's two invited runners for the Cox Plate have had their first look at The Valley after a float trip from the Werribee International Horse...
Waller gives Verry Elleegant Cox Plate nod
Verry Elleegant will miss the Caulfield Cup in preference for a start in the Cox Plate after galloping at The Valley under James McDonald.
Japan duo get Valley look before Cox Plate
Cox Plate favourite Lys Gracieux has been joined by Kluger in a familiarisation gallop at The Valley ahead of the Cox Plate.
Verry Elleegant gets a look at The Valley
Verry Elleegant has been given a first look at The Valley and pleased her rider James McDonald ahead of a possible start in the Cox...
Japanese horses carry Lane’s spring hopes
Australian jockey Damian Lane has reunited with Japanese horse Mer De Glace in a gallop at Caulfield ahead of riding the horse in the $5...
Kings Will Dream wins the Turnbull Stakes
Kings Will Dream has completed a remarkable comeback to racing with his win in the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.
Verry Elleegant back in mix for Plate, Cup
Chris Waller will weigh up whether to head to the Cox Plate or Caulfield Cup with Verry Elleegant after she returned to the winner's list...
Mystic Journey can stamp Plate credentials
Trainer Adam Trinder is confident Mystic Journey will run a strong 2000m in the Turnbull Stakes when the mare gets the chance to cement her...
Turnbull Journey no concern for Darmanin
Mystic Journey's jockey Anthony Darmanin is convinced the mare will run a strong 2000 metres in her first attempt at the distance in the Turnbull...
Lindsay Park pair get big tick of approval
David Hayes says his imported pair of Constantinople and Cape Of Good Hope are showing all the right early signs ahead of their spring carnival...
Japanese trio arrive for spring features
Cox Plate invitees Lys Gracieux and Kluger and Caulfield Cup contender Mer De Glace have arrived in Melbourne from Japan for the spring carnival.
James pleased with Rondinella’s Melbourne debut
A slashing run for second in Friday’s Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at The Valley was just what the doctor ordered for trainer Roger James...
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...
Strong numbers remain after acceptances
A total of 68 horses remain in the Cox Plate after second acceptances with 74 still in contention for the Caulfield Cup after first acceptances...
Gatting pads up for Group 1 Underwood contest
Shock Makybe Diva Stakes winner Gatting has been given a look at Caulfield ahead of the Group One Underwood Stakes.
Rondinella on Cox Plate path
The connections of smart Cambridge mare Rondinella will get an early guide to her prospects of becoming a serious Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) contender...
Underwood next step for Humidor, Kenenda
Stablemates Humidor and Kenenda will be out to improve on their first couple of spring appearances when they step up in distance in the Underwood...
Mr Quickie gets look at Valley in gallop
Caulfield Cup favourite Mr Quickie has been given a look around The Valley in a gallop, with the Cox Plate at the track among his...
Cox Plate still in mix for Melody Belle
NZ champion Melody Belle has claimed her eighth Group One win and is still in the mix for the Cox Plate after she runs in...
Avilius wins the Group 1 George Main Stakes
Avilius has won the George Main Stakes, beating Dreamforce and Happy Clapper in the Group One race over 1600m at Randwick.
Trinder proud of Mystic Journey in defeat
Mystic Journey's winning run has come to an end at the expense of $101 chance Gatting in the Makybe Diva Stakes.
Spring contenders enter quarantine in UK
A host of Melbourne spring carnival contenders have entered quarantine in England in preparation for the trip to Australia.