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Point Nepean out of the Melbourne Cup
The Lloyd Williams-owned Point Nepean has been ruled out of the 2022 Melbourne Cup after returning elevated blood results, Racing Victoria has revealed.
Point Nepean a ‘proper stayer’ says Williams
After a dominant last-start Benchmark 84 win at Bendigo, Point Nepean will be looking to win a second Australian start when he lines up at...
Hosier goes two from two with Bendigo win
The lightly raced Hosier made it two straight wins since arriving in Australia on Thursday with a four-length victory at Bendigo over 1600m.
Ryan aiming for consecutive wins in Flemington Winter Final
Nick Ryan will head to Flemington on Saturday afternoon with the aim of defending the Listed Winter Championship Series Final (1600m), where Dice Roll is...
Hickmott Returns To The Macedon Lodge Helm
After the potential sale of Macedon Lodge fell through, Lloyd Williams decided to again use it as a training facility for his elite team of...
Beltoro On Trial For Australian Guineas
Trainer Robert Hickmott needs to see a competitive performance from rising star Beltoro at Caulfield to confirm Australian Guineas plans.
Cumani Sweats On Cup Start For San Huberto
Matt Cumani's San Huberto is on the cusp of gaining a Caulfield Cup start and the trainer is preparing the imported stayer as if he...
Defining Day For Hickmott’s German Stayers
Robert Hickmott's stayers Schabau and Django Freeman need to win their respective feature races at Flemington if they are to progress to their spring goals.
Hickmott’s stars thriving at Mount Macedon
Trainer Rob Hickmott has returned to the Mount Macedon property from which he prepared two Melbourne Cup winners for leviathan owner Lloyd Williams.
Stricter protocols for Victorian racing
Racing Victoria officials will continue to monitor their biosecurity protocols as they strive to keep the industry buoyant through the coronavirus pandemic.
Observational to boost Queensland stayers
Veteran Observational takes the first step to boosting staying ranks in Queensland when he debuts at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Williams steers Bumper Blast to success
Barrier one was no disadvantage for Bumper Blast after Craig Williams steered a path to the outside to take out the The Belzoni at Flemington.
Short break for Schabau before spring prep
Robert Hickmott will give Schabau a short break before the stayer continues his path to The Bart Cummings in spring to try to cement a...
Valley test for spring hope Django Freeman
German import Django Freeman's performance in a 2040m winter handicap at The Valley will give trainer Robert Hickmott with a clearer guide heading into spring.
German import in Flemington eye-catcher
German import Django Freeman has pleased his trainer Robert Hickmott with his Australian debut at Flemington.
Django Freeman ready for Australian debut
German Derby runner-up Django Freeman is scheduled to make his Australian debut over 1600m at Flemington after missing last spring because of injury.
Schabau set for race return after injury
Promising stayer Schabau is set to make his race return over 2000m at Flemington having been off the scene since March last year because of...
Spring targets for son of Jakkalberry
Caulfield trainer Robert Hickmott has an eye on spring targets with progressive New Zealand-bred stayer Highland Jakk. The three-year-old was ready to follow Vow And...
Bumper Blast poised for first stakes test
Bumper Blast will be out to continue a rise through the grades when he makes his first stakes race appearance in a Listed race at...
Regan Bayliss set to make Victorian return
After a riding stint in Hong Kong, Group One-winning jockey Regan Bayliss is back in Melbourne ready to make his return to the Victorian racing...
Hickmott imports on path to winter returns
Trainer Robert Hickmott is aiming German imports Schabau and Django Freeman at the Brisbane winter carnival when they make their returns from injuries.
Golden Gorge set for his first city test
The Robert Hickmott-trained Golden Gorge is set for his first city test at Caulfield after a convincing win on debut at Bendigo.
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.
Thrilled Williams adds Subzero to Cup win
The Subzero Handicap on Oaks Day has delivered another thrill for Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams.