Super Racing
Godolphin Caulfield Cup runner-up Scottish unlikely for Melbourne Cup start
A MELBOURNE Cup rematch with Jameka remains unlikely for Caulfield runner-up Scottish, with Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby targeting a pair of alternate Group 1s.
Cox Plate 2016: Hartnell’s title ambitions are just a false dawn, declares leading bookmaker
TALE OF THE TAPE: ONE of the nation’s leading bookies has declared the Cox Plate match race between Winx and Hartnell will be a no race.
Moonee Valley Winx’s ideal Cox Plate draw
UPDATE: DEFENDING champion Winx looks set to get an ideal run in Saturday’s Cox Plate after choosing gate three at this morning’s barrier draw. SEE THE FIELD, BARRIERS
Race favourite Geelong Cup tip turns punters Grey
CUP FIELD: MATT Cumani’s Grey Lion has been backed into $3.70 favouritism for Wednesday’s Geelong Cup after an eye-catching track gallop last week.
Admission Angry Kavanagh declares cobalt case vet a liar
A VET who claims Mark Kavanagh paid $3000 for a substance called vitamin complex is a liar, the trainer told his cobalt appeal on Monday.
Resignation Messara leaves NSW racing in strong position
RACING NSW chief executive Peter V’landys has described John Messara’s surprise decision to step down as chairman as a “very sad day for the NSW thoroughbred racing industry”.
Tuesday races Previews: Cowra and Muswellbrook
DOG Tags gets out to suitable distance range when he steps out to 1700m at Cowra on Tuesday, with The Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas making him his best bet.
Cox Plate Hartnell’s Plate hopes are just a false dawn
TALE OF THE TAPE: ONE of the nation’s leading bookies has declared the Cox Plate match race between Winx and Hartnell will be a no race.
Analysis Spring roll as Maher finally finds his feet
THE resurgence of Ciaron Maher this spring is typical of trainers that take some time to transition to a new stable.
Octagonal Big O gone but memories will last a lifetime
IT’S perhaps fitting we are farewelling Octagonal in Cox Plate week, the race where he fulfilled his potential 21 years ago and launched him to Hall of Fame status.
Eagle Farm Heathcote salutes Farm’s maturing surface
TRAINER Rob Heathcote gave the Eagle Farm track a glowing endorsement and apprentice Tiffani Brooker high praise after his winning treble on Saturday.
SA Racing Happy for another crack at Cox Plate
PAUL Beshara has confirmed his evergreen galloper Happy Trails will tackle his fifth straight Cox Plate on Saturday.
Caulfield Cup Second-hand horsepower rolls up for a dream ride
STRATHALBYN race horse Go Dreaming doesn’t train with a jockey - he uses a pace car. The unorthodox preparation has taken him all the way to the Caulfield Cup.
Caulfield Cup SA battler dreaming of Caulfield Cup fairytale
SOUTH Australian galloper Go Dreaming is the $9000 cast-off chasing a $3 million fairytale in one of Australia’s greatest horse races.
Expert opinion The Early Oil: Caulfield Cup Day
HERALD Sun’s leading form analyst Michael Manley says It’s Somewhat is his standout on the Caulfield card and has form around Winx and Hartnell. Hard to beat that.
Weekend winners Saddle Up: Caulfield Cup Day betting guide
PUNTERS left Caulfield happy last week after seven favourites saluted, but today promises to be trickier. If you’re looking to find some winners we’ve got you covered here.
Lee Freedman All hail the new Cups King
LEE Freedman has been going to the Caulfield Cup well for 27 years and this week found time to reflect this week on a journey that began in 1989 and four Cup winners.
