Rock Classic set for duel with Denman
Mar 10 2010
Bart Cummings believes Rock Classic is good enough to give Denman a run for his money in the Australian Guineas.
Begg's Slipper hopes on the line
Mar 10 2010
Grahame Begg could find himself with two Golden Slipper runners if talented juveniles Ilovethiscity and Mafia Miss win their key lead-up races on Saturday.
Hyland upbeat over Zarita's chances
Mar 10 2010
Trainer Pat Hyland says top mare Zarita only has to reproduce her run of a year ago to win the Australian Cup.
Pat on the back for Sir Hallowell
Mar 10 2010
Top Perth jockey Patrick Carbery will break new ground on Saturday when he rides in Sydney for the first time.
Once Were Wild, Griffon score easy wins
Mar 10 2010
The step up from midweek racing to autumn carnival glory seems assured for Once Were Wild and Griffon.
Murphy back in city winner's circle
Mar 10 2010
Sebastian Murphy landed his first metropolitan winner in more than 18 months when he got the Darren Weir-trained Shiny And New home at Sandown.
Rebel Raider 'in good order' for Blamey
Mar 9 2010
Rebel Raider's racecourse rehabilitation continues in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington with trainer Leon Macdonald happy with his progress.
Warringah set to run at Randwick
Mar 9 2010
English stayer Warringah will be tested under Australian racing conditions for the first time since his Melbourne Cup failure at Randwick on Saturday.
Week's delay to suit Barbaricus: O'Brien
Mar 9 2010
Trainer Danny O'Brien believes the week's delay in the running of the $1 million Australian Cup at Flemington will be to the benefit of Barbaricus.
Weir taking a punt with Shiny And New
Mar 9 2010
Darren Weir will take the punt on Shiny And New handling the soft conditions at Sandown on Wednesday when the filly contests the Chaise Plate.
Captain Sonador shapes up for Guineas
Mar 9 2010
It's been a long journey but former NZ hobby trainer Roger Milne is hopeful Captain Sonador can finally fulfil his Group One dream in the Randwick Guineas.
Canterbury could provide good form guide
Mar 9 2010
The midweek meeting at Canterbury is shaping as an important autumn carnival stepping stone with several emerging talents set to sport silks.
Shocking looking good for Australian Cup
Mar 8 2010
Melbourne Cup winner Shocking is almost certain to run in the rescheduled Australian Cup after responding to antibiotics.
Moroney calls for storm protocols
Mar 8 2010
Trainer Mike Moroney has called for protocols to be put in place to avoid repeating the risk of a disaster when adverse weather threatens a race meeting.
Capecover wins Adelaide Cup
Mar 8 2010
Former champion jockey Patrick Payne has celebrated his biggest day as a trainer with Capecover winning the Group Two Adelaide Cup at Morphettville.
Noonan whips Williams for first city win
Mar 8 2010
Promising apprentice Jake Noonan knocked the whip out of the hands of champion jockey Craig Williams on the way to his first city win at Moonee Valley.
Barrier draw key for Monton in Guineas
Mar 8 2010
Tim Martin is anxiously awaiting Wednesday's barrier draw for the Group One Randwick Guineas, believing in-form Monton's chances hinge on a decent gate.
Oliver takes over reins on Beneteau
Mar 8 2010
Damien Oliver is the new rider for beaten Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Beneteau who steps out for his final Golden Slipper lead-up at Randwick on Saturday.
Slipper could fit Diamond winner
Mar 7 2010
Danny O'Brien is being tempted to have a crack at next month's Golden Slipper with Blue Diamond Stakes winner Star Witness.
Decision Time takes out Black Opal
Mar 7 2010
Trainer Clarry Conners added the Black Opal Stakes to his tally of feature juvenile wins when Decision Time raced to victory at Canberra on Sunday.
