Freedman attacks Melbourne Racing Club over Caulfield changes
One off Australia's most decorated horse trainers has slammed the Melbourne Racing Club over its proposed weight-for-age Caulfield Cup.
HORSE RACING
Doyle's luck stays in as Pariah draws four in the Golden Slipper
Fergus Doyle continues his midas touch with Golden Slipper barriers as he draw gate four for Pariah,
Buick excited by Winx challenge in George Ryder Stakes
Godolphin's retained jockey William Buick came the closest to beating superstar Frankel during his 14-run unbeaten career, so knows how "disheartening" it can be chasing a superstar as he prepares to ride Hauraki against Winx in Saturday's George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.
Slipper favourite Houtzen drifts after drawing gate 16
Trainer Toby Edmonds' confidence has been slightly dented after his Golden Slipper favourite Houtzen drew gate 16 for Saturday's $3.5 million two-year-old classic.
Adelaide Cup stayer on course to avoid the jumps
Imported stayer Annus Mirabilis has taken out Monday's Group 2 Adelaide Cup, and is now a genuine chance to collect more major prizemoney at next month's Sydney Cup.
Caulfield Cup decision to be made by end of April
A far reaching decision on whether one of Australia's greatest horse races could be changed beyond recognition is likiely to be made by the end of April at the latest.
Ascot will be the first club to race on Good Friday
For the first time in Australian racing history a meeting will be staged on Good Friday, at Ascot in Western Australia next month.
The penalty McDonald's legal counsel wants after appeal
The Racing NSW appeals panel has delayed a decision on whether James McDonald will be granted a reduction on an 18-month disqualification over a betting scandal after his legal counsel argued it should be more than halved on Monday.
Winx gives Golden Slipper day two crescendos
Winx will be given her own moment on Golden Slipper day as Australia's biggest group 1 race day will have two crescendos at Rosehill on Saturday.
Wilson puts almost all of his horses in one basket
Queanbeyan trainer Tom Wilson has three of his four horses running at Queanbeyan on Monday.
First Tuesday in December anyone?
Move the Melbourne Cup. Revamp the spring carnival. Junk more than a century of Caulfield Cup tradition.
For Hayes, Slipper fits better with four runners in the race
Blue Diamond Stakes trainer David Hayes will now have four runners in Australia's most important race for two-year-olds.
Winx Ryder test for Doncaster hopefuls
The drawback to having a perfect Doncaster preparation is taking on Winx in Saturday's George Ryder Stakes for Kris Lees and John O'Shea with Le Romain and Hauraki.
Edmonds trying to treat Golden Slipper like any other 1200m race
Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds has learnt from the best, Peter Snowden and Neville Begg, and he will look to join them as a Golden Slipper winner with Houtzen on Saturday.
Melbourne Cup to stay in traditional slot: state government
The state government and Victorian Racing Club insist that the Melbourne Cup will continue to be held on the first Tuesday in November.
Black eye then all smiles for Buick after winning double
William Buick started his Australian stay copping a black eye from clod at the barrier trials on Thursday but had a winning double to take home after winning on Spectrocope and It's Somewhat at Rosehill on Saturday.
Martin hails Heavens Above after sealing Coolmore comeback
Tim Martin is a hard man from the bush but even he had to shed a tear after Heavens Above completed his comeback by winning the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill on Saturday.
McEvoy says Winx rides 'bigger and stronger' than she looks
Kerrin McEvoy admitted he was more nervous about galloping Winx at Rosehill on Saturday than for his book of rides.
Humidor gets it right on the big day to give Weir and Lane Australian Cup win
There are not many better feelings in racing than when a long range plan to target a group 1 race comes off.
Racing: Redkirk Warrior beats 100-year hoodoo to win Newmarket
ust ten months ago David Hayes was presented with one his toughest training challenges in years, and on Saturday the trainer was rewarded with a history making Newmarket Handicap win with Redkirk Warrior at Flemington.
Want some new owners? Hold a barbie
Peter Morgan is a group 1 performer when it comes to finding new clientele.
Single Bullet gives Portelli a double-barrel shot at Slipper glory
Gary Portelli finally has Single Bullet performing to potential after the two-year-old earned his place in the Golden Slipper by winning the Pago Pago Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Sutherland king of Carrathool after training the card
Wagga trainer Trevor Sutherland is the king of Carrathool after he trained the six-race card at the once-a-year meeting.
Teal team raises $100,000 for cancer research
Female drivers around the country have raised more than $100,000 for the Ovarian Institute in the Teal pants team over the past six weeks.
Australian Cup favourite Humidor examined on morning of race
A barrage of social media concerning the wellbeing of Australian Cup favourite Humidor sent shockwaves through the Australian racing world on Saturday morning.
Winx means the world to me, but bushfires put it all in perspective
Hugh Bowman might be riding arguably the world's best horse, but in his first column for Fairfax Media he explains why a trip back to his fire-ravaged home has put it all in perspective before his return to riding this weekend.
Here's to trailblazers in week of International Women's Day
Gai Waterhouse reckons Global Glamour will glide across the Rosehill wet in Saturday's Coolmore, Australia's best race for fillies and mares.
Fell Swoop misses Newmarket Handicap with TJ Smith Stakes on the radar
Fell Swoop is out of the Newmarket Handicap but is preparing well ahead of the $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes.
Hyeronimus confident Ecuador will run out Australian Cup trip
Even before Adam Hyeronimus jumps on Ecuador for the biggest ride of his career in Saturday's Australian Cup at Flemington, it might have been usurped.
Euro Angel could break family's group 1 jinx in Coolmore Classic
There is one thing that is missing from the family of Euro Angel – a group 1 victory, which she will go about fixing in the Saturday's Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.