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Darren Weir Victorian Racing Tribunal

Brave Smash to fight history in Newmarket

Craig Williams says Japanese import Brave Smash has the class to win the Newmarket Handicap, despite dropping in distance from 1400m to 1200m.

Craig Newitt eyes fourth Newmarket Hcp win

Jockey Craig Newitt believes he has a great chance of a fourth Newmarket Handicap win when he rides Missrock in the feature Flemington sprint.

Walker chases another Lindsay Park Cup win

Jockey Michael Walker is hoping to replicate his Australian Cup win on Spillway when he partners Harlem for the Lindsay Park stable at Flemington.

Thompson books himself top Newmarket ride

Apprentice Ben Thompson gets his latest chance to snare his first Group One win when he rides talented three-year-old filly Booker in the Newmarket Handicap.

Missrock spot-on for Newmarket after trial

Missrock has rounded off her Newmarket Handicap preparation with a hard-held 800m-trial win at Cranbourne.

Purcell confident going into Newmarket

Trainer Aaron Purcell says Merchant Navy has had a faultless build-up to the Newmarket Handicap and expects the colt to be hard to beat in...

Lindsay Park to gang-tackle Newmarket

Lindsay Park won't be short on numbers in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington with as many as six runners in the race.

Chautauqua heads Newmarket Hcp weights

Weights have been released for the Newmarket Handicap with Chautauqua given 58kg while defending champion Redkirk Warrior has 57.5kg.

Newmarket a possibility for Brave Smash

Futurity Stakes winner Brave Smash may drop back in distance to contest the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

Hey Doc to press on towards Newmarket

Trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping strained pectoral muscles won't stop Hey Doc from running in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

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...
Ken's Dream

Ken’s Dream sets course for G1 Newmarket

Ken's Dream has pressed his claims for a crack at the Group One Newmarket Handicap after winning for the second time at Flemington in his...

Nominations close for features Australian Cup & Newmarket Hcp

Nominations have been taken for three Flemington autumn features, the Australian Cup, the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Guineas.
Vic racing

The Quarterback ready for Newmarket test

The Newmarket Handicap has been the aim for The Quarterback this campaign but the gelding will face some of the country's best sprinters in the...

Price unsure if Secret Agenda can beat Chautauqua in Newmarket

Mick Price has some thinking to do with talented filly Secret Agenda. Does he take on Chautauqua in the Group One Newmarket Handicap or does...
Victorian racing news

Chautauqua to deal with top weight in Newmarket Handicap

STAR sprinter Chautauqua heads the weights for the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap with 58kg. Chautauqua finished second to Brazen Beau in the race a year...

Lightning Stakes placegetters look set to tackle Newmarket

The Lightning Stakes placegetters are among first acceptances for next month’s Newmarket Handicap. Chautauqua, Terravista and Japonisme have been paid up for a return bout...