Imports

Cummings has Derby winner set for imports

Chris Roots Anthony Cummings has Victoria Derby winner Fiveandahalfstar spot on to take on the cavalry of imports in The BMW at Rosehill on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Imports can continue spring staying dominance

Michael Lynch Sandown Cup in some ways resembles what the Melbourne Cup used to look like.

Cup imports caught in logjam for final spots

Andrew Eddy THREE high-profile internationals are in danger of being excluded from tomorrow week's Melbourne Cup field after connections of several local hopes yesterday opted to continue their Cup dreams.

Horse racing

Illness scare for imports at Werribee

Michael Sharkie Racing Victoria representatives have stressed that a minor illness suffered by an imported horse at Werribee quarantine centre poses no threat to the Melbourne Cup aspirations of fellow imports.

Horse Racing

Smerdon, Moody unveil imports

Michael Sharkie and Patrick Bartley Four former European gallopers prepare to make Australian debuts for local stables.

Newhaven rekindles desire with new colt

John Holloway It has been a decade since Newhaven Park decided to adopt a different strategy for its breeding interests after playing a dominant role in the industry for more than half a century at its Boorowa...

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.

McEvoy hopes for new dawn after stable expansion

Chris Roots Tony McEvoy had his first day at trackwork at Hawkesbury on Thursday and on Saturday Mouro will try to lift the $150,000 Rowley Mile (1600 metres) at his new home.

Horseracing

Trainer hopes for new dawn after stable expansion

Chris Roots Tony McEvoy had his first day at trackwork at Hawkesbury on Thursday and on Saturday Mouro will try to lift the $150,000 Rowley Mile (1600 metres) at his new home.

Waller's BMW trio a sign of new times

Chris Roots The BMW has been a study in the evolution of the staying ranks in Australia in the past four years.

Another cakewalk for Caviar? Not on your Nelly

Max Presnell Competition between jockeys on a group 1 scale promises to make Saturday's T.J. Smith at Royal Randwick, featuring Black Caviar, the sprint of the century.

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A classic north versus south clash looms for autumn staying honours

Max Presnell Even without All Too Hard, the vintage three-year-old crop promises to climb, emphasised by It's A Dundeel in the Randwick Guineas at Warwick Farm on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Messara basks in cup glory

Michael Lynch Local industry will receive major boost from victory of Animal Kingdom in world's richest race.

Jockeys' winning antics a bone of contention

Max Presnell Jockeys "lairising" is a problem, says Ray Murrihy, the Racing NSW chief steward, referring to their antics before and after the finish when winning races.

Black Opal Stakes Day

Waterhouse fancies her outsider

David Polkinghorne Gai Waterhouse says this year's Doncaster Mile will be ''one of the hottest Doncasters in a long time''.

Brisbane the target for Secessio

Horse Racing The Brisbane Cup is the long-range mission for Secessio, who claimed his first Australian win.

Sydney raiders well placed to dominate Magic riches

Max Presnell WITH the ugly four-letter word "bias" hanging over the Gold Coast, cashing in on the Chris Waller phenomenon, including his promising two-year-old Calming Influence, looks attractive at Rosehill...