Oliver’s appeal dismissed, Dettori rides Almandin in the 2017 Melbourne Cup

Internationally acclaimed jockey Frankie Dettori has been booked to ride Almandin in the Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7 following the dismissal of Damien Oliver’s appeal against a twenty meeting…

Damian Lane off Humidor, on Hartnell in 2017 Melbourne Cup

Jockey Damian Lane has been overlooked for the Melbourne Cup ride on Humidor but has picked up the mount on Hartnell in the famous two miler at Flemington on November 7. Jockey Damian Lane will ride Hartnell, above, in the 2017 Melbourne Cup…

Lindsay Park’s 3 fillies among 2017 Coolmore Stud Stakes nominations

The Lindsay Park trained fillies Catchy, Formality and Tulip are among the nominations for the Group 1 $500,000 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Catchy, above, is one of 3 Lindsay Park trained fillies among the nominations…

Moonee Valley Victory For Dodging Bullets

Honest performer Dodging Bullets scored a well deserved victory under the lights at Moonee Valley on Friday night. After a couple of unlucky runs this campaign, in particular the Barinsdale Cup, Dodging Bullets had everything go his way…

Favourites out of 2017 Victoria Derby

The two early favourites Cliff’s Edge and Royal Symphony have been announced as non-runners in the 2017 Group 1 $1.5m AAMI Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday. Royal Symphony, above, won’t run in the 2017 Victoria Derby…

Melbourne Cup contender Qewy included in 2017 Bendigo Cup field

Melbourne Cup contenders Qewy and Foundry are among the final field for the 2017 Group 3 $300,000 Jayco Bendigo Cup (2400m) at Bendigo on Wednesday. Qewy, above, is included in the final field for the 2017 Bendigo Cup at Bendigo. Photo by Ultimate…

Oliver’s Melbourne Cup ride on Almandin hinges on today’s appeal

Damien Oliver’s ride on the favourite Almandin in the Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7 hinges on the outcome of his appeal today against a twenty-meeting suspension. Damien Oliver, above, will appeal…

Folkswood to settle in front of Winx in 2017 Cox Plate

Internationally acclaimed jockey Kerrin McEvoy can see his mount Folkswood settling in front of the super star mare Winx in the in the early stages of the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Kerrin McEvoy, above,…

Official 2017 Cox Plate Form Guide: All Horses Including Winx Analysed

Dual defending champion Winx is back for a record equaling third win in the 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate as the odds-on favourite at The Valley. Photo Credit: Ultimate Racing Photos. The Ladbrokes Cox Plate Form Guide 2017 for Saturday’s Moonee…

Waller’s last word before Winx’s 3rd Cox Plate

Champion trainer Chris Waller said that everything has gone to plan for his super star Winx in the lead up to the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Winx, above, has had a trouble free preparation for the Ladbrokes…

Voodoo Lad out, Vega Magic top of the 2017 Manikato Stakes odds

The scratching of the Darren Weir trained Voodoo Lad has left Vega Magic as the odds on favourite for tonight’s Group 1 $1m Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley. Vega Magic, above, is the odds on favourite for the 2017 Manikato…

Humidor jumps to the chance of taking on Winx in 2017 Cox Plate

The Darren Weir trained Humidor is jumping out of his skin in the lead up to a re-match with super mare Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Humidor, above, has had a session over the jumps in the lead…

2017 Cox Plate: Oliver focused on Happy Clapper, not Winx

Two times Cox Plate winning jockey Damien Oliver will be focused on winning the 2017 Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday, not on beating the mighty mare Winx. Damien Oliver will ride Happy Clapper, above, in the…

Waller unfazed at tactics by Winx rivals in 2017 Cox Plate

Champion trainer Chris Waller is unfazed by daring tactics that could be used by rival runners against his mighty mare Winx in Saturday’s Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley. Winx, above, is the odds on favourite to win…

Chautauqua better than ever for Manikato Stakes

Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes described Chautauqua’s work on Tuesday morning as his best work ever as he prepares for the Group 1 $1m Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. Chautauqua, above, is better than ever in…

MEMORIES OF ETHEREAL!

It is 16 years since the mighty mare Ethereal changed the life of Esprit Racing's Sheila Laxon by winning the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, after the winter of 2001 where the mare had dominated the Doomben Roses and the Queensland Oaks. In the…

Penny pays her way in Cup win

by RIVERINE HERALDOCTOBER 09, 2017 KYNETON-based trainer Mick Sell has claimed his first Procal Dairies Gunbower Gold Cup after taking horses to the annual meet three or four times in recent years. But on Saturday his mare Penny To Sell was…

Kyneton trainer scores Gunbower Cup win

Wednesday October 11, 2017 News Night Mode CUP TRIUMPH: Mick Sell has landed success in Gunbower. Sell won the $20,000 feature race with six-year-old Penny To Sell.KYNETON trainer Mick Sell has continued his good form by landing victory in…

Penny’s Late Surge

WELL DONE: Mel Sell received a nuzzle from Penny to Sell after the six-year-old mare won the Procal Dairies Gunbower Gold Cup.The Mick Sell-trained mare proved too strong for the 10-horse field, claiming Saturday's Procal Dairies Gunbower Gold…

A Penny Turns Gold

Penny To Sell proved too strong in the Procal Dairies Gunbower Cup following her last start win at Ballarat. Dropping back to the 1800 for the cup had no concerns from anyone inside our camp who firmly believed she was the fittest horse in the…

Mighty Maximus

The well named stallion Maximus followed up his strong debut winning in dominant fashion at Geelong today. James Winks having his first sit on the big striking fella was left more than impressed after his strong victory. While still green &…