Happy Clapper at mercy of handicapper after Tramway win

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Happy Clapper hasn't won a group 1 yet and his win in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick on Saturday might have cost him his chance in the Epsom later in the month.

Redzel on the way to Everest as McEvoy bags five wins

Kerrin McEvoy went to Randwick on Saturday wanting to make his mark – and he certainly did with a career-best five winners, and finding his Everest ride in the process.

Racing NSW bans the practice of leading from cars

Racing NSW has banned the use of vehicles to lead horses in training at racetracks around the state leaving smaller country trainers looking for different ways to get their horses fit.

Manning sets sights on 4000 after becoming world's best

Mr Mojito was the right horse for Kerryn Manning to become the successful female horsewoman in the world when he scored his first Australian win for her at Terang.

Waller and Baffert share the joys of greatness

The morning after Winx's Warwick Stakes victory two weeks ago, Chris Waller sat in front of his television at home and realised great horses don't always win.

Le Romain must overcome awkward draw to take Memsie

Triple group 1 winner Le Romain has settled into his home away from home at Caulfield and Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is more worried about an awkward draw than having his first race look at the Heath in Saturday's Memsie Stakes.

Relaxed Winx ready to make it 19 straight in the Chelmsford

There is a calmness that comes with riding a champion that gives Hugh Bowman confidence every time he gets on Winx.

Brown to get spring guide as opportunities mount

Corey Brown admits that when he left Australia four years ago he was sour and frustrated with racing and looking for a freshen-up.

Baker believed in Champagne Cuddles' Everest dream

When the Australian Turf Club hosted a lunch for the connections of candidates for its Everest slot a fortnight ago, there was a table cheering for their filly to lay a marker for the $10 million race.