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Patrick Bartley

Racing writer for The Age

 Sir Michael Stoute.

Queen's stayer set to race in Melbourne Cup

 Some of Australia's most astute form analysts believe that the Queen Elizabeth-owned Dartmouth could well become outright favourite for the $6 million Melbourne Cup if the horse makes the trip this spring.

Jockeys are at adds with horse racing officials and owners over the Ride Guide.

Owners aghast at tipping video

One of Australia's most powerful racing bodies, the Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners' Association, have been highly critical of the new proposed Ride Guide, horse-tipping service.

Damien Oliver riding Wild Rain wins Race 8, the Sir John Monash Stakes, at Caulfield on Saturday.

Oliver back a winner

It didn't take long for champion jockey Damien Oliver to remind us just how good a tactician he is after a heady ride on Flemington mare Wild Rain to win the Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.    

Brett Prebble winning aboard Fast'n'Rocking (second from right).

Hayes happy to be racing in winter

 David Hayes is not concerned that his talented sprinter, Fast N Rocking is competing in one of the early black type races in the harsh Melbourne winter as the trainer believes the next six weeks will be pivotal to the horse's spring carnival.

Lord Of The Sky will be defending his title in the Sir John Monash Stakes.

Lord Of The Sky ready to fly

Racing purists and one of Australia's most renowned veterinary surgeons are among a small group patiently awaiting the return to the racetrack of gifted sprinter Lord Of The Sky in Saturday's Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.