Everest to give Flying Artie another goal to climb
Wilf Mula will watch Flying Artie in a Cranbourne barrier trial on Friday for nothing but fitness, but he is allowing himself to dream about huge pay day and winning The Everest.
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Caulfield Chairman's Stakes Day racing preview
Caulfield Chairman's Stakes Day racing preview
Royal Randwick Breeders Classic Day racing preview
This is a quality edition of the Breeders Classic, but I Am Zelady has a fitness edge over the majority of her main rivals.
Best yet to come from Omei Sword
The wait for the return of Omei Sword will end as Chris Waller's star filly takes on the boys again in the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Maurice to stand at Arrowfield
Arrowfield's John Messara has once again bought one of the best milers in the world to stand in Australia with the announcement that Maurice will stand in the Hunter Valley for a $33,000 service fee in 2017.
Karaka sales a hit despite lower average
The Karaka Premier Sale was slightly down on averages compared to 2016, but it still brought outstanding results for the likes of New Zealand Bloodstock, spearheaded by retiring chairman Joe Walls, and deceased stallions O'Reilly and High Chaparral.
Northam pair on trial for Country Championships
Like many trainers, Rod Northam will use the Saturday's Highway Handicap as a testing point for the Country Championships with Touch Sensitive and L'Elu.
In Her Time ready to step up in Breeders Classic
Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has always held an opinion of In Her Time, it has just taken a couple of years to get her there.
Berry expects to to see the real Eden Roc in Hinchinbrook Plate
Jockey Tommy Berry has warned punters to expect a much better showing from Eden Roc in the Hinchinbrook Plate at Randwick on Saturday.
Everest to become $10m peak of Sydney racing
The carrot of a $10 million sweepstakes race called The Everest is set to change Australian racing as the biggest horse players in the world eye a place at Randwick on October 14.
Victorian racing welcomes Sydney's $10 million sprint
Victoria's three race clubs have welcomed Sydney's bold initiative to launch a $10 million sweepstake sprint race - to be known as The Everest - during the Melbourne spring carnival, arguing that it would boost the sport all over the country.
Bennett goes back to his roots as he joins Aquis Farm
Scone trainer Greg Bennett will hand in his trainer's licence after The Championship in April to take up a position with Aquis Farm.
Randwick to host Australia's first $10 million horse race
Sydney will host Australia's first $10 million horse race at Randwick in October, making it worth nearly two Melbourne Cups in terms of stakes.
Top apprentice Thompson aiming for group 1 lightweights as carnival looms
Top apprentice Ben Thompson made a massive breakthrough in the spring when he secured rides on outsiders in the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, and the teenager is hoping to keep the momentum going in the autumn in the big group one handicaps.
Racing Victoria set to start another 'leaks' probe
Racing Victoria is in a caretaker mode, but senior officials will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new inquiry into the damaging leaks that saw the demise of former chairman David Moodie.
Winx ready for the races as Chautauqua returns strongly
Champion mare Winx is ready for the races but it was international group 1 star Chautauqua and Star Turn that matched the hot conditions at Rosehill barrier trials on Tuesday morning.
Sheikh Fahad's love of Australian racing set for further boost
The owner of Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden is stepping up his interest in Australian racing after the Gold Coast Magic Millions sale.
Richards proves you can't keep a good horseman down
There's nothing like working with racehorses to bring you the highest of highs, and plunge you to the lowest of lows - as Steve Richards, the experienced Melbourne trainer, knows all too well.
Collett back on Egyptian Symbol in Breeders Classic
Jason Collett was hoping Egyptian Symbol would take him to the Magic Millions before breaking his foot in November, but he gets his chance to renew a winning combination in the Breeders Classic at Randwick on Saturday.
Owners' love keeps Scarlet Rain on the track
Scott Darby said the love the Scarlet Rain syndicate have for their filly is why she is back at the races after an unusual surgery and recovery.
Grand National winner dies after beating Thistlecrack
Many Clouds, the 2015 Grand National winner, collapsed and died at Cheltenham Saturday local time after becoming the first horse to lower the colours of the King George winner Thistlecrack in 10 outings.
Arrogate wins $12 million World Cup Invitational
Narrow favourite Arrogate won the world's richest race, the $12 million World Cup Invitational, in emphatic fashion as California Chrome ended his storied career on a disappointing note in Florida on Saturday.
Weir at the double as Little and Maher reprise their weekend wins
Another metro meeting, another Darren Weir day out. Fresh from his double at Moonee Valley on Friday night, the champion trainer sent out a double at Flemington on Saturday, including a $41 shot who collected the biggest prize of the day.
Moroney, Moloney reap reward for patience and loyalty as Tivaci scores
Its always a difficult time in a jockey's career when he (or she) finishes their apprenticeship and has to establish themselves against the senior riders without a claiming allowance.
Music Magnate outclasses all in stakes
Bjorn Baker wanted to see it before declaring Music Magnate was back and his business-like win in Saturday's Expressway Stakes at Rosehill was enough to draw a smile from the trainer.
Brown back a winner on Royal Navy
Corey Brown teamed with old friend Peter Snowden to make a winning return to Sydney steering Royal Navy t a surprise win at Rosehill on Saturday.
Panya breaks collar bone in Widden Stakes fall
Apprentice Deanne Panya was taken to Westmead hospital after falling from Sebring Express in the straight in the Widden Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Menari loses no admirers, as Pariah soars
Pariah got the perfect experience on debut as he won Saturday's Canonbury Stakes, while favourite Menari lost no admirers in defeat at Rosehill.
World's top two go head to head – but are they better than Winx?
The only two horses in the world rated above Austalian racing's global glamour girl Winx will go head to head in a $12 million match for the ages on a dirt track in the US tomorrow morning.
Ultimate Miracle Mile field to continue tradition of debate
The Miracle Mile has a rich history of causing debate and the naming of the ultimate Miracle Mile field to celebrate next month's 50th running of harness racing's most famous event is sure to continue that tradition.