RACES

McDonald charged with betting offence

CHAMPION jockey James McDonald could face a lengthy ban — and possibly the loss of his role with Godolphin — if found guilty of having involvement in betting activity on a horse.

RACING - THE CHAMPIONSHIPS - DAY 2

Wednesday races Preview: Best bets for Warwick Farm

THE autumn form around the Anthony Cummings-trained Crown Him looks pretty good for a midweek meeting at Warwick Farm.

Major Major ridden by Brenton Avdulla wins race 6 during Randwick recession Sydney. Pic Jenny Evans

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ROSEHILL RACES

Rosehill The fresh Prince out to impress

DAVID Payne will have no hesitation in cutting Foreign Prince’s summer campaign short and looking to the autumn if he strikes form quickly.

Rosehill Gardens racing

Training caper Robl ready to smash $1m barrier at Rosehill

PETER Robl has already exceeded his own expectations in his first year as a trainer but is upbeat Ninth Legion and Iggi Pop can add to the joy at Rosehill Gardens.

Simone Montgomerie

Suspension rules Different fates in different states

VICTORIAN Jockeys’ Association boss Des O’Keeffe says the anomalies between states on racing rules are “truly ­extraordinary”.

Doomben Races

Racing marathon Apprentices earn a sleep-in

CHIEF steward Allan Reardon has told apprentice jockeys to enjoy a rare sleep-in following Wednesday’s monster 13-race day/night program on the Sunshine Coast.

Canterbury races

Rosehill Gardens Pride pinpoints autumn as focus for New Tipperary

JOE Pride already has one eye on the Sydney Autumn Carnival with New Tipperary as the four-year-old bids to end his spring campaign with a bang at Rosehill.

Cox Plate Day Races

$16m prize fails to lure Winx to US

NOT even a $16 million prizemoney lure to compete in the US is enough to stop superstar Winx from racing at The Championships at Randwick in April.

Oaks Day

Railway Stakes Rageese on track for Railway success

JARROD McLean believes there is a sense of timing with Rageese who will represent the Darren Weir stable in Saturday’s $1 million Railway Stakes at Ascot.

brian cox

Inquiry Drugs ban could end Cox’s career

THE sometimes controversial career of one of Victoria’s leading country trainers could be about to dealt a terminal blow.

Melbourne Cup

Perth carnival Oliver with chance at first Railway win

DAMIEN Oliver has failed to add to his Group 1 tally during the Melbourne spring carnival but heads to his home state with the chance to win his first Railway Stakes.