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Snitty Kitty primed for bold Moir bid
Henry Dwyer's mare Snitty Kitty was transformed by wearing blinkers, but her chances of winning the Moir Stakes depend on getting a fast break and leading.
- by Michael Lynch
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Spring Racing
Alexander forced to try a Euro-style prep with his main cups contender
Archie Alexander's English background means he knows how to prepare a stayer for a first-up run over a trip. Whether he can or not will be proven at Benalla.
- by Michael Lynch
Everest build-up the biggest Freedman's experienced
Anthony Freedman has seen plenty in the racing game, but the hype towards The Everest, in which he will start Santa Ana Lane and Shoals, has stunned him.
- by Chris Roots
Brem legacy could be a Star group 1 double
Steve Brem found D'Argento and Fiesta at the yearling sales and predicted their success. Now they can honour him in Saturday's group 1s.
- by Chris Roots
Segenhoe boss hopes to stop the group 1 itch
Kevin Maloney's Segenhoe Stud continues to grow and influence the breed in Australia, but he wants it to have a group 1 winner of its own at the weekend.
- by Chris Roots
Bloodlines: Next member of the Winx family to be a Deep Impact
Japanese superstar Deep Impact is the latest stallion to be matched with Vegas Showgirl, the mother of the mighty Winx.
- by Chris Roots
Today's tips
Race-by-race preview and tips for Hawkesbury on Thursday
All you need to know to back a winner today at Hawkesbury.
- by Ray Hickson
Canberra racing
Canberra Racing delay final decision on master plan
Canberra Racing has an "in principal" decision on a development master plan, but a final decision has been put off until the board's next meeting on October 30.
- by David Polkinghorne
Greysful Glamour and Savoie make their Oaks and Derby cases
The Sydney trained filly Greysful Glamour and the Darren Weir colt Savoie stamped themselves as potential Derby and Oaks candidates in trial wins at Flemington
- by Michael Lynch
Singo back in big time with Fabulass set to take flight at Randwick
By John Singleton's high standards, the last couple of years have been barren. But his Strawberry Hills stud looks set for a big spring.
- by Chris Roots
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VRC wants more staying races to give locals a Cup chance
The VRC is looking to put on two more richly-endowed staying races at Flemington that would guarantee the winners a spot in the Melbourne Cup.
- by Michael Lynch