Doomben Cup

Class field Tackles Doomben Cup

Kyle Mackey-Laws The group 1 Doomben Cup, has assembled a strong field to fight out the $500,000 purse over 2000m.

Horseracing

Payne comes from behind to score in Twitter stakes

Max Presnell Sporting boofheads aren't seen at their best on Twitter, but Michelle Payne isn't one for sitting quietly and taking a baking.

Racing

Foretold: O'Shea follows well-worn path to light up Doomben night

Chris Roots John O'Shea has followed the path Doomben Cup rival Foreteller used to get to the weight-for-age group 1 12 months ago with Lightinthenite.

Beaten Up dishes out cup hiding

Tony White Trainer Chris Waller believes Doomben Cup winner Beaten Up has the potential to develop into a genuine Cox Plate horse in the spring.

Horse Racing

Moody hopes to get back on track

Patrick Bartley Trainer, who returned to hospital this week following a recurrence of blood poisoning, is hoping to be released in time to see some of his vast team run this weekend.

Moody eyes greater riches with Lights Of Heaven

Stephen Rodgers Peter Moody believes Lights Of Heaven is on track for another group 1 victory after her hard-fought win in the Hollindale Stakes on the Gold Coast on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Black Caviar bows out on top - officially

Michael Lynch There's nothing like going out undefeated to preserve your legend and status as an immortal.

The Mail

Bowman has Zoustar bound for big things

Chris Roots Hugh Bowman predicted a bright future for the Chris Waller-trained Zoustar after he made it two from two at Hawkesbury on Saturday.

Moody has another leading light

Adam Pengilly Black Caviar's appearance in the Sunshine State is far from certain, but Lights Of Heaven ensured Peter Moody could have a more-than-handy headline horse on his return to Queensland after her easy...

Horse Racing

Live coverage: Golden Slipper Day

Daniel Sankey Expert tips, the latest results and news from Rosehill as we present live coverage of all the action on Golden Slipper Day.

Waterhouse polish to come up Gold at Farm

Max Presnell EVEN with a lower-key meeting and a predicted storm, Warwick Farm could produce more top autumn contenders than Caulfield.

Horse Racing

Australian Cup shaping as fascinating contest

Michael Lynch With a dearth of proven weight for age stars targetting the Australian Cup the entry list for this prestigious race on Saturday week more resembles a middle distance Group One handicap than a set...

Horse Racing

From Germany and on track to make race of it

Michael Lynch While German racing doesn't have the reputation of other European nations, it's improving.

Shahwardi sale in offing

Geoff Wilson The dream of winning Australia's greatest race has resulted in Australian Bloodstock buying a half-share in Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained Shahwardi.

Derby done deal

Unbeaten Kiwi colt It's A Dundeel is likely to run at Moonee Valley on Saturday in the Vase (2040 metres) on his way to the Victoria Derby the following week.

Local interests want raider Shahwardi to run for them in Cup

Geoff Wilson THE dream of winning Australia's greatest race has resulted in Australian Bloodstock buying a half share in Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained Shahwardi.