Strongest National Sprint - since last year
If it wasn't for last year's National Sprint, this year's edition could be one of the strongest yet.
HORSE RACING
Lifting the cover on wonder mare Winx
Winx's prizemoney has ballooned to more than $16 million. But her insurance coverage is a fraction of those earnings.
Jockey Lindop calls time on decorated career
Clare Lindop, the first female winner of the Victoria Derby, will retire from racing in May.
The Championships? Team Williams wants to make mark on Super Saturday
Team Williams plans to be right in at the business end of the $1.5 million Australian Cup on Saturday when it will supply a quarter of the field.
Class of opposition a consideration when judging Winx's place in pantheon
Winx's win in the Chipping Norton was magnificent - but when comparing the mare to other greats, the quality of fields must be considered.
Hayesy on Black Opal but second Cup on the Bay
Caulfield Cup winner David Hayes is unlikely to have a runner in the Black Opal Stakes.
Winx more valuable racing on – whether here or in Europe the question
The wonder mare racks up records but her insurance premium does not match her extraordinary earnings toll.
Greg and Denise Nelligan banned from Victorian racetracks
Former Aquanita employee Greg Nelligan and his wife Denise have had their stand-down notices expanded.
Price tips the future will be full of Grunt
The roll call of previous Australian Guineas winners reads like the who’s who of some of the country’s best young talent. Grunt appears to be no exception.
Winx moves closer to a Royal appointment
Punters race to back Winx in Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot as she returns closer to her best.
Gerald Ryan wants to make history at Black Opal Stakes
Gerald Ryan wants to become the second most successful trainer in Black Opal Stakes history on Sunday.
Chautauqua to wait until home track trial to ensure racing ban lifted
Quirky Chautauqua has had some barrier practice since his no-go display at Randwick last week and will trial at Rosehill on Thursday
The Melbourne Cup looms large at Flemington - any time of the year
Lloyd Williams and trainer Colin Little both had winners of staying races at Flemington on Saturday. Both have very different long term targets.
Crack Me Up finishes tough week on a high
It had been a testing week for Crack Me Up’s owners but come raceday, with a new trainer, their horse did what matters.
Price not only has Grunt, but the horsepower to back it up
A stellar day for Mick Price just got better when Secret Agenda won at Flemington and Seabrook put herself in the Golden Slipper picture at Randwick
Parr makes the most of pick-up ride Shoals in the Surround Stakes
Heavyweight rider finally enjoys some luck, albeit at the expense of another jockey, as Shoals adds the Surround to the Myer Classic from the spring.
Seabrook has the mark of magic heading into the Golden Slipper
Seabrook moves into $17 for the Golden Slipper after a tough win in the Sweet Embrace Stakes.
After racking up 16th group 1 victory, Winx might be getting better
Winx was simply awesome while demolishing the Chipping Norton Stakes field for her 16th group 1 win.
Greed, far from being good, can be an existential threat for sport
They say always back self interest in the race of life. But too much self interest can be life threatening, not life enhancing, where sport is concerned.
Butt thinks Miracle Mile record will be broken
My Field Marshal's record run in the Miracle Mile is under threat.
Southern District bred, trained and owned Bulala eyes Championship win
A wide draw will make it a hard race at the Southern Championships in Wagga.
Will Bowman be forced into using the whip on Winx return?
The most intriguing bet regarding Winx for Saturday’s return to racing will be whether the whip is used after a week full of controversy.
Zousain has qualities to measure up to Golden Slipper standard
Zousain steps up to try and fulfil Golden Slipper dreams in the Skyline Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Fell Swoop set for first race since $10 million Everest
Fell Swoop returns for first race since disappointment at the inaugural $10 million Everest.
Clark taking nothing for granted on Shumookh
Shumookh looks to turn the tables on Alizee in Saturday's Surround Stakes at Randwick.
Winx can only enhance her status by taking on the world
Winx starts her autumn campaign in Saturday's Chipping Norton Stakes but the big question is will she take one the world.
INSIDE RUNNING
Of all the horses running at Flemington on Saturday, few will face the difficult task that gifted Cliff's Edge will encounter in the Australian Guineas.
Holy snow! Price has the Grunt to be the Boss at Flemington
Mick Price is triple handed in the Australian Guineas and is hopeful that Grunt, Mighty Boss or Holy Snow could give him his third triumph in the group 1 race
All eyes on Winx as record beckons
Winx relaxed and ready for the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick on Saturday
Trainer hopes third time’s a charm for Zanbagh
After running second twice in teh Giy Walter Stakes, hopefully it's third time lucky for Zanbagh at Randwick on Saturday.