Geelong Cup winner Vengeur Masque one step closer to a Melbourne Cup start

European import Vengeur Masque is one step closer to a start in the 2017 Melbourne Cup after producing a tough staying effort to win the Group 3 $300,000 Geelong Cup (2400m) at Geelong today. Vengeur Masque, above in navy blue colours with gold…

Appleby keen to take on Winx with Folkswood in Cox Plate

Godolphin’s Newmarket trainer Charlie Appleby is keen to be a part of the Winx phenomenon when with his charge Folkswood lining up against the super star in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. The Charlie…

Winx chasing Kingston Town and racing history at the Cox Plate

Moonee Valley is sold out and the hype is building ahead of this weekend's Cox Plate as Winx chases Kingston Town and a place in racing history.

A Cox Plate placing behind Winx will give Gailo Chop a shot at the Melbourne Cup

OTI Racing Manager Terry Henderson is keen to run Gailo Chop in the 2017 Melbourne Cup if the chestnut import can fill a minor placing behind Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Gailo Chop, above, is…

Viddora needs luck for breakthrough G1 win in 2017 Manikato Stakes

Morphettville trainer Lloyd Kennewell admits that his backmarker Viddora will need plenty of luck to claim a breakthrough Group 1 win in the $1m Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. Viddora,above, is chasing a breakthrough…

Blinkers and Blake Shinn on Humidor against Winx in 2017 Cox Plate

High profile Sydney jockey Blake Shinn and a set of blinkers are two new additions to Humidor as he takes on Winx again in Saturday’s Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley. Blake Shinn, above, will ride Humidor in the 2017…

Grey Lion well in the betting for 2017 Geelong Cup

French import Grey Lion is well supported in the betting for today’s Group 3 $300,000 Geelong Cup (2400m) at Geelong. Grey Lion can go one better this year in the Geelong Cup after finishing second to Qewy, above, last year. Photo by Ultimate…

2017 Geelong Cup roughie Fanatic on trial for Melbourne Cup

Geelong Cup roughie Fanatic is on trial for a start in the Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7 when former the New Zealand stayer steps out at Geelong today. Gallic Chieftain, above, is the favourite for…

Official 2017 Geelong Cup Form Guide: All Horses Analysed

The Geelong Cup Form Guide 2017 for the midweek feature race is crucial reading ahead of the important Melbourne Cup qualifying race this Wednesday. Gallic Chieftain is clear favourite to win Wednesday’s 2017 Geelong Cup for trainer Darren…

Winx draws barrier six in Cox Plate, trainer ponders overseas raid

Champion racehorse Winx's next big challenge could be overseas, according to trainer Chris Waller as thousands of fans watched the mare take a morning gallop ahead of this weekend's Cox Plate.

2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Barrier Draw: Winx In Barrier Six

The 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate barrier draw has been completed and Winx will jump from barrier six in the Group 1 event at The Valley this afternoon. Winx will jump from barrier six in the 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate at The Valley on Saturday. Photo…

Winx Headlines 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Field

The 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate field has been released and champion mare Winx will take on eight rivals in the Group 1 event at The Valley on Saturday. Winx will start the 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate as a dominant favourite Photo by: Ultimate Racing…

2017 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes Field Released

The 2017 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes field has been released and a stunning field of sprinters are set to contest the Group 1 event at The Valley on Friday night. Vega Magic has the chance to record another Group 1 victory in the 2017 Ladbrokes…

Winx Sparkles In Breakfast With The Best Gallop

Winx completed her final piece of work before the 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate with a sparkling gallop at The Valley this morning. Winx completed her final piece of work before the 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Photo by: Ultimate Racing Photos There…

Humidor could be a surprise back up against Winx in Cox Plate

Trainer Darren Weir is leaning towards backing up Humidor and take on Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Humidor, above in green colours, could line up against Winx in the Ladbrokes Cox Plate at The…

Will Kaspersky be allowed to line up against Winx in Cox Plate?

The Moonee Valley Racing Club Committee will decide on Tuesday morning if English galloper Kaspersky will take his place alongside of Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Winx, above, is the short price…

Hayes eyeing off another G1 with Vega Magic in 2017 Manikato Stakes

Linsday Park head trainer David Hayes is eyeing off another Melbourne Spring Carnival Group 1 win with his top grade sprinter Vega Magic in the Group 1 $1m Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. Vega Magic, above, is…

Gallic Chieftain heads the betting for 2017 Geelong Cup

The Darren Weir trained Gallic Chieftain heads the betting for the 2017 Group 3 $300,000 Geelong Cup (2400m) at Geelong on Wednesday. Gallic Chieftain, above, is the early favourite for the 2017 Geelong Cup at Geelong. Photo by Steve Hart. Ladbrokes.com.au…

12 horse field to contest 2017 Geelong Cup

A twelve horse field will line up in the 2017 Group 3 $300,000 Geelong Cup (2400m) at Geelong on Wednesday. Gallante, above, is the top weight for the Geelong Cup at Geelong. Photo by Steve Hart. Last year’s Sydney Cup winner Gallante…

Boom Time given 1kg penalty for 2017 Melbourne Cup

Shock Caulfield Cup winner Boom Time has been given a 1kg penalty for the Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 7. Caulfield Cup winner Boom Time, above, has received a 1kg penalty for the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.…

Folkswood confirmed rival for Winx in 2017 Cox Plate

English trainer Charlie Appleby has confirmed that last start Cranbourne Cup winner Folkswood will face off against champion mare Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Folkswood will take on Winx, above,…