Scott saved Hawks, now he's saving racehorses

The former Hawk star made his name in Melbourne tackling the likes of John Nicholls, but these days his focus is on horse welfare.

All eyes on Lankan Rupee at Caulfield

All eyes are on the one-time world champion.

Lankan Rupee in good shape for return

Jockey Craig Newitt has been aboard Lankan Rupee enough times during the one-time world champion sprinter's career to know that Saturday's $150,000 Bletchingly Stakes is an achievable goal.

Champion mare Winx set for a Flemington debut

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World champion race mare, Winx, is set to make her Flemington debut in this year's rich $2 million Emirates Stakes on the fourth day of the Melbourne Cup carnival in an appearance that could attract a crowd larger than Australia's greatest race.

South Australian racing deal hits a hurdle with key bookmakers

Victorian racing TV channel in multimillion-dollar play for South Australian rights.

Weir uncovers a talented stayer of the future

The VRC's bid to stimulate staying races in Victoria has begun well after a high-class filly took out Saturday's Byerley Handicap.

Can Balcazar repeat his big finish?

If the lightly raced Balcazar can repeat his astonishing performance in the three-year-old final a fortnight ago, he will be an undeniable chance in Saturday's Trainers Handicap.

For his son, Mertens snr's fear is social media

Former leading jockey Peter Mertens is proud that son Beau has become a highly successful jockey, but it brings out his protective side.

Flemington to show off young stayers in Show week

The VRC will race at Flemington during Royal Melbourne Show week for the first time in a bid to showcase racing to a new audience.