Racing: Wet track won't worry filly
The notion that New Zealand form equals wet form is untrue for most of the Kiwi visitors to Sydney this autumn, including Oaks aspirant Miss Selby.
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Racing: Pike tips mare Kelly O'Reilly for big future
Co-trainer Tony Pike is convinced that the dominant win of Kelly O'Reilly on Saturday is a sign she is ready to step up to the elite level over the next few weeks.
Racing: Criterion shows staying power to take Aussie Derby
He's bred to be a sprinter, but Criterion has lived up to trainer David Payne's belief he is a superior stayer with victory in the prestigious Australian Derby at Randwick.
Racing: Irish invader lords it over colonials in George Ryder
The bold decision to come to the other side of the world with Gordon Lord Byron had plenty of Irish eyes smiling at Rosehill.
Racing: Moment has come for change of luck
The widest barrier has not stopped group one winner Moment Of Change being installed an odds-on favourite to return to the winner's circle in the group two Australia Stakes.
Racing: $1m Triple Trio gets ready to roll
It's going to take a while for punters to get the hang of the million-dollar Triple Trio bet type that starts today at Trentham.
Racing: Cauthen set for big race
Trainer Andrew Campbell admits he is on edge as exciting three-year-old Cauthen resumes in the Group One Telegraph Handicap at Trentham.
Oliver's Melbourne Cup twist
When you're an Australian sporting legend you walk on water - and Damien Oliver proved it yesterday on a horse called Fiorente.
Key wins on horses, collects on pokies
The PM began his day at the TAB yesterday and by the end of it had enjoyed two wins - one on the horses, the other on his controversial SkyCity pokies deal.
Kiwi punters in Cup splurge
It's billed as the race that stops Australia but in New Zealand, at least, the Melbourne Cup actually gets things going.
NZ jockey upbeat on his chances
He came second on Fiorente in his first Melbourne Cup last year and highly rated Kiwi jockey James McDonald reckons he's a good chance of going one better today.
Phar Lap's body to be virtually rebuilt
Robot technology is bringing legendary racehorse Phar Lap to life for Australian school children.
Racing: Lexus win sees Ruscello sneak into Cup at No 24
English trainer Ed Walker may be a novice in Australia, but he hasn't walked around with his eyes closed.
Racing: Cassidy brings up his ton
Leaning on a rail in the corner of the Flemington birdcage on Saturday applauding Jim Cassidy as he came back on Zoustar for his 100th group one victory was Roy Higgins.
Racing: Kiwi trainer riding high
Chris Waller went to Australia with little more than a credit card in his pocket. When that maxed out, the Kiwi trainer went to the bank and got another one.
Racing: Fiorente confirms prowess
Nash Rawiller's faith in Fiorente was justified at Moonee Valley on Saturday when the import flashed home to win the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.
Racing: Force to be reckoned with
Two extremely fat international carrots are being dangled before trainer Clive Cox and owner Alan Craddock.
Racing: Kent hoping for the best
Victorian horseman Mick Kent has his promising young stayers Philippi and High Shot on a well-deserved Australian Derby path.
Racing: Bet jockeys face inquiry
Group one winning jockeys Michelle Payne and Michael Walker have been called to front stewards over alleged betting activities along with fellow rider Anthony Darmanin.