Turnbull Stakes

Horse Racing

Green Moon salutes in Turnbull Stakes

Michael Sharkie European import Green Moon confirmed his place as the leading locally trained Melbourne Cup seed when he defied a horrid wide run to win the Turnbull Stakes.

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...

Black Caviar spooks rivals as Lightning field falls off

Patrick Bartley TRAINER Peter Moody's call for all sprinters to take on his champion mare Black Caviar in Saturday's $500,000 group 1 Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington may have fallen on deaf ears.

Horse Racing

Black Caviar challenge falls on deaf ears

Patrick Bartley It seems few are prepared to challenge champion filly's undefeated record.

Horse Racing

Live coverage: Derby Day at Flemington

Daniel Sankey Live from the track at Flemington, we bring you all the action from on and off the track.

Horse Racing

Stewards use DNA evidence for first time

Patrick Bartley Mornington trainer Jim Conlan facing stewards over alleged race-day treatment of his star galloper Rekindled Interest.

Andrew Eddy

Raids are short-term pain for long-term gain

Andrew Eddy It has swiftly become a very different world for those charged with training racehorses, with stewards inquiring on Monday into the first of three recent incidents on Melbourne racetracks of possible...

Horse Racing

Inquiry steward's 'deep concerns' on needle

Patrick Bartley Syringes were found in a pile of rubbish at the stables of Mornington trainer Jim Conlon.

Finding of syringe concerns steward

Patrick Bartley RACING Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey said he had ''deep concerns'' over the discovery of a syringe in a pile of rubbish at the stables of Mornington trainer Jim Conlon on the morning of the...

Stewards focus spotlight on horse treatment

Andrew Eddy Effectiveness of Victorian racing's Compliance Assurance Team to be tested on Friday.

Horse Racing

Stakes to be a religious experience

Andrew Eddy Always beware a new player on the scene in tough 1600-metre handicaps.

Moody, Cummings give Duric shot to end carnival with a flourish

Michael Lynch ONE man's misfortune is another man's opportunity.

Duric set to grab his chance

Michael Lynch Luke Nolen's suspension opens the door for Vlad Duric to end carnival with a bang.

Local hopes head south as Speed scratched

Andrew Eddy The local defence of the Caulfield Cup was weakened considerably last night when connections of last year's winner Southern Speed bowed to today's formidable international line-up and decided to...

Racing

Southern is up to speed, tips co-trainer

Robert Grant Caulfield Cup defending champion Southern Speed is in better form than at this time last year says co-trainer Leon Macdonald, but a final decision on whether she runs will not be made until today.

Horse racing

Speed to wait for Plate

Andrew Eddy Connections of last year's winner Southern Speed withdraw mare from $2.5 million contest.

Waller faces decision over Cox Plate pair

Andrew Eddy, Patrick Bartley Sydney's leading trainer, Chris Waller, holds the key to the make-up of Saturday's Cox Plate as he decides whether to run both his hardy veterans Shoot Out and Rangirangdoo.

Horseracing

Waller holds fire on plan for double shot at Plate

Andrew Eddy, Patrick Bartley SYDNEY'S leading trainer Chris Waller holds the key to the make-up of Saturday's Cox Plate as he decides whether to run his hardy veterans Shoot Out and Rangirangdoo.