• Michael Lynch

Mornington trainer Peter Healey could not remember the last time he had a runner, never mind a winner, at Flemington.

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• Chris Roots

Apprentice Sam Clarke referred to a bizarre incident that caused Balmain Girl to be scratched from a race at Kembla Grange as "more than unfortunate".

• Adam Pengilly

Rachel King's red letter day has added spice to an intriguing apprentices premiership after she matched Tye Angland's Randwick treble on a day of milestones for two of the riding ranks' hottest riders.

• Michael Lynch

Twenty years ago it was quite easy to dismiss winter two-year-old form.

• Chris Roots

James Rattray is confident talented Tasmanian two-year-old Ignatius is up taking home the Breeders Challenge title for juvenile colts and geldings by repelling stars from two of biggest stables in Australasia on Sunday

• Max Presnell

The winning streaks and demeanour of Bjorn Baker, the new age happy-go-lucky Kiwi, is a far cry from "Mo" Bernard and Cyril Neville when New Zealanders were renowned for stealth and cunning. However the picket fence, 1111, with Baker has replaced duck eggs, 0000, before winning for which his countrymen were renowned.

• Chris Roots

Young Goulburn trainer Kurt Goldman can look back on the frustration of the first year of Eckstein's racing career and smile now as she reaches the heights he thought she would.

• Chris Roots

Forbes trainer Barry Molloy might be closing in on 80, but it is amazing how a good horse can make you feel younger.

• David Polkinghorne

Inglis boss Mark Webster is hoping Fell Swoop captures Canberra's imagination the same way Takeover Target did.

• Chris Roots

Racing NSW stewards will open an inquiry after investigating reports Godolphin failed to report a horse, which tested positive strangles in August last year.

• Patrick Bartley

The Victorian racing industry wanted conditions placed on Victoria's next wagering licence option which would have fettered the state government, the tribunal hearing the Tabcorp-Tatts merger ruled.

• Patrick Bartley

In years gone by the Provincial Plate has been one of the most sought after prizes by horses trained in the country areas. In fact, during the 1950s and 60s it was so popular with country racing enthusiasts, the VRC were forced to stage three divisions of the race with 18 competitors.

• David Polkinghorne

Canberra will get its chance to take on sheikhs, racing royalty and the world's best sprinters for $10 million.

• Adam Pengilly

Wagering on a midweek meeting at Warwick Farm will be 51 per cent more expensive than trading on the Melbourne Cup for Betfair under an imminent race fields fee hike, which the betting exchange claims will drive further wagering on NSW races to offshore operators.

• Chris Roots

Canberra trainer Matt Dale is planning a third-up assault on The Everest with Fell Swoop after signing a deal to use Inglis' slot in the $10 million race at Randwick on October 14.

• Chris Roots

Paul Snowden looks at Star Galaxy as a sleeper in the family stable who could be ready to step up this winter.

• Chris Roots

Bjorn Baker is chasing his dad, Murray, and wants bragging right for this season in terms of winners with a late-season charge that has him turning up with three last-start winners at Randwick on Saturday.

• John Holloway

The weanling section of this week's Inglis Great Southern Sale at the Oaklands complex in Melbourne produced a pair of record-priced "babies", with colts by established stallions More Than Ready and Written Tycoon selling for state records of $310,000.

• Michael Lynch

This year's Melbourne Cup winner is unlikely to be seen on an Australian racetrack over the next two months as the topliners spell and winter horses take centre stage.

• Chris Roots

An Everest slot holder will start negotiations this week with the owners of Kings Stand Stakes winner Lady Aurelia about taking up their place in the $10 million sprint at Randwick on October.

• Patrick Bartley

Victorian racing took an expensive punt fighting the Tabcorp and Tatts merger, and lost.

• Patrick Bartley

An industry insider has questioned how much Victorian racing is benefiting from record betting figures spruiked by Racing Victoria.

• Chris Roots

Everest slot holders are in for a few long nights watching the sprints from Royal Ascot this week before the first meeting of the 12 investors at the end of the month.

• Patrick Bartley

Beau Mertens could be one of the most successful apprentices the industry has seen. After two years in the saddle, and just 18 months of competitive riding, the 20-year-old is fighting out the Victorian jockeys' premiership with Craig Williams.

• Chris Roots

The Australian Turf Club and Racing NSW will announce the revamped Sydney spring carnival this week with a month of group 1 racing leading into Australia's richest raceday, featuring the Everest on October 14.

• Chris Roots

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith's dreams and reality are set to collide as In Her Time heads into Saturday's Tatts Tiara at Doomben as favourite.

• Michael Lynch

Echuca-based training team believe stable star has a key weapon in his armoury.

• Chris Roots

Bjorn Baker's confidence levels were surging after Test The World and Sir Plush had won at Rosehill on Saturday and then jockey Tim Clark only added to them before Collateral went out to work.

• Michael Lynch

When you are a battling trainer with a small string of inexpensive horses that you are always looking to sell if they show any ability, having a runner in the city is a rarity.