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Waller's first XI to dominate the Chelmsford
Max Presnell Perhaps Chris Waller, with his mass representation in the Chelmsford Stakes, will confirm his dominance of Sydney racing, but Saturday's program is a reminder of what earned Royal Randwick the title "headquarters".
O'Shea, Waterhouse unfazed by Waller's Chelmsford Stakes invasion
Adam Pengilly Chris Waller's nonplussed rivals John O'Shea and Gai Waterhouse remain unfazed about the leading trainer's 11-strong Chelmsford Stakes army.
The Special Two sparks emotional scenes as Cummings' legacy lives on
Adam Pengilly Of all the omens in this sombre week for Australian racing, The Special Two is perhaps the most fitting.
Metallic Crown draws comparisons to Zoustar
Adam Pengilly 4:16 PM One never to hype his horses too much, Chris Waller took Metallic Crown out of cotton wool and likened the colt to Zoustar after Jim Cassidy sapped all the fighting qualities out of the Ming Dynasty winner.
Gai Waterhouse fond of star filly, but will she bloom in Golden Rose?
Adam Pengilly 3:50 PM Vancouver one day, Speak Fondly the next. No one has been quite sure how Tulloch Lodge is going to juggle their Golden Rose options this year and Gai Waterhouse has been at her charismatic best dodging questions about each.
McCarthy brothers dead-heat in Menangle drivers premiership
Chris Roots 1:57 PM Todd McCarthy couldn't think of a better to win the Sydney's drivers premiership than share it with his older brother Luke. At least that is what he says.
Bowman's best deliver Wyong Cup for Beyond Thankful
Chris Roots 1:18 PM Hugh Bowman has won countless black type races since his first Wyong Cup win on Pecan Player in the year 2000, but there wouldn't have been better rides than the one he produced to get Beyond Thankful home on Friday.
Bowman's best deliver Wyong Cup for Beyond Thankful
Chris Roots 12:34 PM Hugh Bowman has won countless black type races since his first Wyong Cup win on Pecan Player in the year 2000, but there wouldn't have been better rides than the one he produced to get Beyond Thankful home on Friday.
More prize money increases on the radar for Country Championships
Adam Pengilly 12:33 PM Officials are about to sign off further prize money increases for the Country Championships with an announcement expected within the next fortnight after Racing NSW released the dates for next year's series.
Anthony Cummings on being the son of a master trainer
Patrick Bartley 7:45 PM On Friday morning Anthony Cummings, the son of arguably Australia's greatest horse trainer who passed away early last Sunday morning, took 30 minutes out from the hectic task of organising Monday's state funeral for his father, Bart.
Hawkes racing trio ready for the next step in their springs
Chris Roots The firepower of the Hawkes Racing team for the spring is undeniable and on Saturday alone, Lake Geneva and Messene will showcase their talents at Randwick, while star sprinter Chautauqua returns at Moonee Valley.
Blackshaw just helping out a mate with Mourinho
Chris Roots Darryl Blackshaw describes himself as "a dairy farmer with a hobby that is helping out a mate" as he prepares Mourinho for the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Bowman eyeing Royal Descent as possible ascent to the top
Adam Pengilly Hugh Bowman doesn't have a clue if Royal Descent will be the one; the horse which will finally help the man widely regarded as Australia's best on horseback - nine group 1 wins last season alone is a testament to that - scramble into elite company.
Gai Waterhouse's Golden Slipper winner Vancouver out of Golden Rose
Adam Pengilly Gai Waterhouse's Vancouver will forgo a chance at re-writing the history books after Coolmore, the majority owners in the Golden Slipper winner, opted to dodge the $1 million Golden Rose on Saturday.
Waller not daunted by record number of starters
Patrick Bartley For Chris Waller the thought of creating a world record number of starters in Saturday's $250,000 Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick in Sydney is far from a daunting prospect, according to the trainer.
Why Bart Cummings loathed any comparison to Bradman
Andrew Webster The master horseman was humble to the end
Schofield and Ball Of Muscle seeking to turn perfect six into seventh heaven
Adam Pengilly Six starts, six wins. Glyn Schofield and Ball Of Muscle have been a flawless combination - one the in-form rider is banking on continuing in the Concorde Stakes.
Shinn back in the fold at Tulloch Lodge
Chris Roots Blake Shinn was once stable rider for Gai Waterhouse in what seems to be another life now, but the reward for hard work and good results is five rides for Tulloch Lodge at Randwick on Saturday.
Sydney Shorts: ATC to honour Bart Cummings in special tribute at Randwick
Adam Pengilly The Cummings family has granted the Australian Turf Club special permission to honour the legendary Bart Cummings at Chelmsford Stakes day at Randwick on Saturday.
Vancouver and Press Statement set to continue the Golden Rose's standing as a producer of successful stallions
John Holloway The Golden Rose, Sydney's first group 1 race of the new season, has made dramatic inroads in Australia's breeding industry since its inception in 2006 and will continue to at Rosehill on Saturday week.
Tramway just the start for Protectionist and Lucia Valentina
Chris Roots Kris Lees is happy with the starting point for Protectionist and Lucia Valentina in the Saturday's Tramway Quality but the star pair's preparation still remain flexible in the Melbourne spring.
Eleven of the 16 runners, but Waller still conceding Chelmsford Stakes favouritism
Adam Pengilly Chris Waller will saddle up a record 11 of the 16 entries in the group 2 Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick, but he has still been forced to concede favouritism to Godolphin's Hartnell in Saturday's feature.
Caulfield Cup: Prince Cheri starts preparation
Fully recovered from a back injury, Prince Cheri commences a campaign at Moonee Valley that his trainer hopes will lead to a start in the Caulfield Cup.
Caulfield Cup: Protectionist, Snow Sky head weights
Last year's Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist and UK galloper Snow Sky head the weights for the Caulfield Cup.
Old warriors head entries for special cup
Patrick Bartley This year's $6.2 million Melbourne Cup is already shaping as a promoter's dream with two brave ten-year-old's heading the entries for Australia's most important horse race with both managing to inject more emotion and intrigue than has been seen in years.
Quiet word from Bart may set Precedence
Adam Pengilly Sir Patrick Hogan reckons divine intervention may be coming from not one, but two giant figures in this year's Melbourne Cup. With one no doubt whispering in the ear of the other asking for a dash of good luck for the history-chasing Precedence.
Stud farms spring into action
Patrick Bartley Just before the sun came up on Tuesday, Blue Gum Farm at Euroa – like all stud farms across the country – was bracing itself for newborn foals and pregnant mares.
Does the media man's actions pass the pub test?
Chris Roots Racing NSW heard argument about freedom of the press and whether the rules actually had jurisdiction over media personality Brent Zerafa as he faced them on a charge of conduct prejudicial to the image or interests of racing.
Cobalt guilty findings no help for Vic trainers
Patrick Bartley In an unprecedented move on Monday, Racing NSW Stewards released a 36-page document detailing the reasons behind the guilty findings in the long-running Sam Kavanagh Midsummer Sun cobalt inquiry.
Vancouver blows in Golden Rose betting after poor trial
Chris Roots Godolphin's Exosphere is the Golden Rose favourite after a disappointing barrier trial from Vancouver at Rosehill on Tuesday.
