Down to 35 Melbourne Cup hopefuls after fourth acceptances
Just 35 horses remain in contention for next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup after fourth acceptances were released on Monday morning, with Young Werther among 18 potential...
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Young Werther set to come of age in Caulfield Cup
New Zealand-bred gelding Young Werther will be looking to score just his second career win on Saturday in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). The...
Cox Plate calling Mav after Windsor Park victory
Hometown hero Callsign Mav booked his ticket for a shot at the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley later this month when he...
Callsign Mav in peak order for New Zealand swansong
Hastings trainer John Bary is confident Callsign Mav can make his final race on New Zealand soil a winning one in Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor...
O’Brien unleashes Oaks prospect
The staying prowess of three-year-old filly Kapalua Sunset was on full display when she streeted her rivals at Kyneton on Tuesday over 1875m. Prepared by...
Kapalua Sunset tops VRC Oaks market after Kyneton romp
We have a new favourite in the 2021 VRC Oaks betting after Danny O’Brien’s filly Kapalua Sunset won her maiden at Kyneton on Tuesday by...
Finance Tycoon moves to O’Brien stable from Lindsay Park
As his third birthday approaches, the talented Finance Tycoon has been transferred to Danny O’Brien’s stable ahead of the 2021 Spring Carnival.
O’Brien in strife after Coin Collector returns positive drug test
Danny O’Brien is the latest trainer to find himself in hot water, with his galloper Coin Collector returning a blood sample which contained a prohibited...
McNab times his run to perfection with Marsh winner
Jockey Michael McNab brought up a winning treble at Te Rapa on Saturday when he guided the Stephen Marsh-trained Run To Perfection to a comfortable...
Paradee on track for Queensland Winter Carnival campaign
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O’Brien will again target the Queensland Winter Carnival with one of his stable’s top horses, with Paradee set to run in...
In The Right Mood Pays Dividend At Bendigo
I Am In The Mood has started her racing career in the right way, holding off the chasing pack to score at Bendigo.
Fresh Cordilla to appreciate better Caulfield surface
Cordilla is set to run for the first time at 1100m when she contests the Catanach’s Jewellers Handicap at Caulfield.
Tendon injury forces Russian Camelot retirement
Connections of Group 1 winning European import Russian Camelot have made the heart-breaking decision to retire the four-year-old after he suffered a tendon injury in...
Traffic concerns at The Valley ahead of All Star Mile
A field of 15 for the $5 million All Star Mile (1600m) at The Valley on Saturday is something a number of jockeys will not...
Young Werther to run in Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley
Young Werther will continue his campaign towards a potential start in the Australian Derby when he lines up in the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes...
Russian Camelot set for Valley gallop
All Star Mile contender Russian Camelot will head to The Valley on Tuesday for one last serious piece of work ahead of the $5 million...
Williams chasing big Super Saturday double
Super Saturday, as the Australian Cup and Newmarket Handicap meeting at Flemington is known, has not been that kind to Craig Williams. The nine-time Melbourne...
Weather to decide number of O’Brien Australian Cup starters
Trainer Danny O’Brien will pay a late-entry fee to run Paradee in the Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington while the weather will determine if Miami...
Russian Camelot On Track For All-Star Bid
Trainer Danny O'Brien is keen to stick to his original plan to run Russian Camelot in the All-Star Mile ahead of a light autumn carnival...
O’Brien’s Smart Pair Aimed At The Autumn
Danny O'Brien has two lightly-raced three-year-olds, It'sourtime and Young Werther, running in the Autumn Stakes and both are being aimed at major races.
O’Brien Hoping Award Can Take Next Step
Danny O'Brien is aiming Sovereign Award towards the All-Star Mile and he is hoping she can attract the attention of voters with a good run...
Russian Camelot Aimed At Two Rich Races
Danny O'Brien is setting stable star Russian Camelot for an autumn cameo in two of Australia's richest races in Melbourne and Sydney.
Mixed Fortunes For Aidan O’Brien At Draw
English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck is predicted to start an outright favourite to deliver Aidan O'Brien his maiden win in a Melbourne Cup.
She’s Melbourne Cup-Bound After Valley Win
A wet track and rise in distance helped Miami Bound return to her best with an easy win in the Moonee Valley Cup and the...
Russian Camelot On Song For Cox Plate Bid
Trainer Danny O'Brien wasn't perturbed by Russian Camelot's last-start defeat at Caulfield saying he wasn't suited by the slow tempo of the race.