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Doomben market movers – 26/10/2016

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By Joseph We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Doomben on Wednesday (26/10/2016) with Sportsbet.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * ... Read More »

Hong Kong beckons for Lumiere

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP With the Breeders’ Cup meeting off the agenda, the Mark Johnston-trained three-year-old Lumiere may be aimed at Hong Kong Mile at the International meeting at Sha tin. In what has so far been a campaign of mixed fortunes, ... Read More »

Scottish to miss the Melbourne Cup

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Caulfield Cup runner-up Scottish will not be stretched to the 3200 metres of the Melbourne Cup and will instead run in the Emirates Stakes on the final day of the Flemington carnival. Trainer Charlie Appleby said on Godolphin’s ... Read More »

Key Melbourne Cup 2016 contender to bypass race

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By JustHorseRacing A tweet from a Dubai TV reporter has confirmed that Godolphin stayer and Caulfield Cup runner up Scottish will not line-up in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field. Godolphin’s Chief Executive and Racing Manager John Ferguson has told DubaiRacing presenter ... Read More »

Waller to be well represented in G1 mile

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Epsom Handicap placegetter Mackintosh has arrived in Melbourne as a fresh horse on the scene for the Cantala Stakes and will have Joao Moreira aboard when he chases his first Group One win. His trainer Chris Waller has ... Read More »

Whispering Brook back on track for Myer Classic

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Perth trainer Simon Miller says Whispering Brook is back on track in her mission to become the first filly to win the Group One Myer Classic. The filly was scratched at the gates for the Group Two LUCRF ... Read More »

So Si Bon recovers well for Derby tilt

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP The Victoria Derby barrier draw will be crucial if So Si Bon is to turn the tables on Sacred Elixir when they meet again in the Classic at Flemington. That’s the opinion of So Si Bon’s trainer Robbie ... Read More »

Williams, Bowman pick up Oliver G1 rides

October 25, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Craig Williams will ride Highlad in the Victoria Derby 2016, replacing Damien Oliver who has lost his bid to have a reckless riding suspension reduced. Oliver had five rides booked at Saturday’s Derby meeting at Flemington pending the ... Read More »

Melbourne Cup not a target for Winx

October 24, 2016 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne There has been some speculation surrounding Winx and a possible tilt at next years Melbourne Cup but that was put to rest this morning. Owner Peter Tighe was quick to squash any speculation that Winx could line-up ... Read More »

Snowden weighs up options for Capitalist

October 24, 2016 Comments Off

By AAP Golden Slipper winner Capitalist has worked sharply up the straight course at Flemington but a decision on which Group One sprint he contests is yet to be confirmed. Co-trainer Peter Snowden said they will weigh up whether to ... Read More »