Turf & Thoroughbreds
Winx racing to pass The King
Some of the men most closely associated with Cox Plate success are struggling to deny Winx’s place as the best of the best.
On a different Trail
The Cox Plate won’t be the same without popular iron horse Happy Trails in the field today.
Cook gives King’s nod to Winx
It’s hard to imagine Winx’s tilt at a third-straight Cox Plate can match the drama of Kingston Town’s crowning achievement.
Weir aims for Cup triple threat
A strong performance from Gailo Chop in the Cox Plate could give trainer Darren Weir a triple threat of Melbourne Cup hopefuls.
Winx racing to pass The King
Some of the men most closely associated with Cox Plate success are struggling to deny Winx’s place as the best of the best.
Hey Doc’s Manikato Stakes upset
Hey Doc caused an upset leading all the way to win the $1 million Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.
Thebarman racing for Cup slot
Who Shot Thebarman only has to satisfy his connections in the Moonee Valley Cup to confirm a start in his fourth Melbourne Cup.
Symphony racing for second
Danny O’Brien can’t see anything beating Winx in tomorrows Cox Plate.
Bowman handling reins with care
Hugh Bowman has admitted to being conscious of running foul of the stewards in the run-up to the Cox Plate.
Bookmaker concedes defeat
A corporate bookmaker has paid out more than $1 million in bets on Winx to win the Cox Plate — two days before the race is run.
Williams jumps on Wall Of Fire
Craig Williams has secured his Melbourne Cup mount on one of northern hemisphere raider Wall Of Fire.
Plate Derby entree for Royal Symphony
The Cox Plate is usually the spring grand final for most middle-distance gallopers — but not Royal Symphony.
Humidor jumpy before Winx
Winx is a big obstacle to get over but Cox Plate starter Humidor prepared for another crack at the mare by jumping hurdles.
Bare-ankle ban axed for Cup
At last, the VRC catches up with fashion’s sockless fixation.
Winx is a shoo-in for farrier
She is faster for longer, but where does Winx get her footwear?
Queen of the turf is ready
If Winx is to be beaten in Saturday’s Cox Plate it won’t be complacency that brings about her downfall.
Queen’s nice little earner on side
The Queen may earn the bulk of her income from property and the British taxpayer but she’s also made $12 million from one of her passions.
‘Everything’s perfect’ for Winx
Winx draws barrier six in a nine-horse Cox Plate field after delighting fans with a stirring gallop at Moonee Valley this morning.
Bookies enjoying boom time
Punters are under pressure to keep their head above water approaching the halfway point of the spring carnival.
