Tough going for Vic racing participants
Expansion of the racing week in Victoria has led to calls for an earlier finish to night meetings to lessen the burden on racing participants.
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Just Benjamin digs deep for Caulfield win
After a luckless Australian debut, Just Benjamin has led throughout to give connections a win in the Mal Seccull Handicap at Caulfield.
Small Caulfield line-up to suit Benjamin
After a luckless Australian debut, European import Just Benjamin returns to Caulfield for the second time with a rise in distance to suit.
Racing stars take to different turf
Jockeys from around Australia will take to the field at Williamstown Oval for the annual charity cricket match against a Racing All-Stars side.
He’ll Haunt Us completes long-range plan
He'll Haunt Us completed a long-range plan for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr when he won the $250,000 Magic Millions Maiden.
Millions barrier boost for Euphoric Summer
Co-trainer Michael Kent jr believes a good barrier can help Euphoric Summer live up to her early billing in the Magic Millions Classic at the...
NZ trip for Conqueror after Caulfield win
The Karaka Million 3YO Classic in New Zealand is in the sights of connections of Conqueror after the colt showed he was on target with...
Tony Nicconi wins first-up at Caulfield
Four-year-old Tony Nicconi has resumed from a spell and claimed his first win since taking out the 2018 Vain Stakes at Caulfield.
Freedman import set for Australian debut
A 1600m-race at Caulfield will launch the Australian career of lightly raced Anthony Freedman-trained import Just Benjamin.
King Of Hastings wins Rosehill trial
The Anthony Freedman-trained King Of Hastings has handled the clockwise direction to win a barrier trial at Rosehill on his way to the Gold Coast.
Scout to get proper respect in Vo Rogue
Three-year-old Scout can show he deserves respect for his last-start win when he tackles the Group Three Vo Rogue Plate at Eagle Farm.
Future Score set to tackle Lord Stakes
Future Score is the headline act of the Matt Cumani stable on Boxing Day with the trainer to have runners at five of the six...
Vainstream chasing first win at Flemington
Trainer John Pascoe is hoping Vainstream can break through for his maiden city win when he runs in the Festive Season Sprint at Flemington.
Hong Kong bound Talenti chasing three straight
After successive wins at The Valley, Talenti will attempt the hat-trick for Robert Hickmott when he lines up over 1800m at Flemington.
Busby out for redemption in Sandown maiden
After Busby's defeat as an odds-on favourite in a maiden race at Benalla, connections are hoping for a different result at Sandown.
Three Godolphin runners in Group 1 Winterbottom
Trekking, Home Of The Brave and Viridine will chase Group One spoils for Godolphin when they clash in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot in Perth.
Banquo adds to O’Brien’s Cup week success
Banquo has added to a successful week for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O'Brien, with the three-year-old colt taking out the Listed Springtime Stakes.
Danny O’Brien claims Cup-VRC Oaks double
Two days after winning his first Melbourne Cup, trainer Danny O'Brien has claimed his first victory in the $1 million VRC Oaks.
Miami Bound gives O’Brien first Oaks win
Danny O'Brien has followed up a maiden victory in the Melbourne Cup with VRC Oaks success courtesy of Miami Bound.
Miami Bound in VRC Oaks blitz for O’Brien
Miami Bound has won the VRC Oaks, the principal staying race for three-year-old fillies during Melbourne Cup week.
Damien Oliver chasing fourth Melbourne Cup
Damien Oliver will be trying to win his fourth Melbourne Cup and Kris Lees his first when the jockey and trainer team with Mustajeer.
Freedman, Oliver reunite for Derby glory
Anthony Freedman and Damien Oliver have added the latest chapter to their long history, combining to win the Victoria Derby with Warning.
Owner’s tough week ends with $2m Derby win
Racehorse owner John O'Neill missed out on having a runner in this year's Melbourne Cup, but had the joy of winning the $2 million Victoria...
Warning claims $2 million Victoria Derby
Warning has won the Victoria Derby, the $2 million Classic for staying-bred three-year-olds, at Flemington.
Oliver sets Melbourne Cup carnival record
Damien Oliver has set a record for the most wins by a jockey at Melbourne Cup carnivals, taking his tally to 73 with his first...