Chris Roots

Big and raw: Ruthven on the inside is challenged by Morton's Fork in the Sandown Guineas.

Big raw Ruthven gets his Australian Derby chance

Ciaron Maher has always thought Ruthven was a stayer and he gets his chance to prove in Saturday's Australian Derby at Randwick.

Firm footing key: Chauffeur just fails to run down Houtzen in the Magic Millions.

Improving track the key to seeing the best of Chauffeur in the Sires

Gerald Ryan doesn't need to be reminded that the fillies have held swayed in the two-year-olds ranks this season but given the improving nature of the Randwick track, he thinks it might the boys' turn in the Sires on Saturday.

Blinkers on: Antonio Giuseppe reminds Chris Waller of one of his previous Doncaster winners, Rangirangdoo.

Waller looks to break drought in the Doncaster

Premier trainer Chris Waller might have the leading lady of the turf in Winx but the support cast was lacking for the past 12 months, a trend he would like to buck on the first day of The Championships.

Back for the Championships: Godolphin jockey James Doyle

Fresh Doyle wants to make mark in The Championships

When the SOS call came from Australia for Godolphin jockey James Doyle, he knew it was an opportunity but also knew he had to make a call himself.

Tough duke: Big Duke on the outside in his Manion Cup win.

Big Duke getting stronger and will relish wet Chairman's Handicap

Australian Bloodstock's Jamie Lovett might have lost a Doncaster runner in Tosen Stardom because of the predicted soft Randwick track but he could not be happier with it for Big Duke in Saturday's Chairman's Handicap.

Country Championship win would be like a group 1 for Angland

In rodeo circles, the names Morgan and Angland are as well known as Waterhouse and Waller in racing, so it would be a win for the cowboys if Pelerin can win the Country Championships Final at Randwick on Saturday.

Right distance: Hardham impressed in winning the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Brideoake's subtle touch as relaxed Hardham ready for the Derby

Peter Moody had Hardham marked as a stayer from the time he entered his stable, but a decision to put him "in a more rural environment" could be the catalyst for an Australian Derby win at Randwick on Saturday.

So close: Malaguerra holds off Spieth (on the outside) and Fell Swoop in the Darley Classic at Flemington in November.

Fell Swoop and Spieth out to end group 1 jinx in TJ Smith

Matt Dale and Bryce Heys are great racing mates. They have been since working together at John O'Shea's stable more than a decade ago, but they will best of enemies when Fell Swoop and Spieth trying to break their group 1 jinx in the TJ Smith at Randwick on Saturday.

Rule breaker: Redkirk Warrior wins the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

Warrior could match Bart Cummings' double

Redkirk Warrior is a horse that break the rules on both sides of the world and as lead trainer David Hayes says "all may it continue" heading into Saturday's Doncaster Mile at Randwick.

Reaching for the sky: Chautauqua has been confirmed as Everest contender after his part-owner Greg Ingham purchased a slot.

Everest a sell out and Chautauqua confirmed as leading contender

The $10 million dream of Racing NSW and Australian Turf Club is reality with all 12 Everest slots sold and a quarter of the slots already earmarked for horses.

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