Winx in perfect shape for 3rd Cox Plate

Sydney’s premiership winning trainer Chris Waller has confirmed the obvious that Winx has had a faultless preparation heading into her third Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Winx, above, will line up in…

Webster excited to be part of Winx’s Cox Plate phenomenon

Sydney trainer Pat Webster will saddle up Happy Clapper for a second year in a row in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday and is excited to be caught up in the Winx phenomenon. Happy Clapper, above, will be…

Waller’s last word before Winx’s 3rd Cox Plate

Champion trainer Chris Waller said that everything has gone to plan for his super star Winx in the lead up to the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Winx, above, has had a trouble free preparation for the Ladbrokes…

Voodoo Lad out, Vega Magic top of the 2017 Manikato Stakes odds

The scratching of the Darren Weir trained Voodoo Lad has left Vega Magic as the odds on favourite for tonight’s Group 1 $1m Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley. Vega Magic, above, is the odds on favourite for the 2017 Manikato…

Humidor jumps to the chance of taking on Winx in 2017 Cox Plate

The Darren Weir trained Humidor is jumping out of his skin in the lead up to a re-match with super mare Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Humidor, above, has had a session over the jumps in the lead…

2017 Cox Plate: Oliver focused on Happy Clapper, not Winx

Two times Cox Plate winning jockey Damien Oliver will be focused on winning the 2017 Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday, not on beating the mighty mare Winx. Damien Oliver will ride Happy Clapper, above, in the…

Waller unfazed at tactics by Winx rivals in 2017 Cox Plate

Champion trainer Chris Waller is unfazed by daring tactics that could be used by rival runners against his mighty mare Winx in Saturday’s Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley. Winx, above, is the odds on favourite to win…

Chautauqua better than ever for Manikato Stakes

Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes described Chautauqua’s work on Tuesday morning as his best work ever as he prepares for the Group 1 $1m Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. Chautauqua, above, is better than ever in…

100-1 shot Seaburge to line up against Winx in 2017 Cox Plate

The Lindsay Park Team will saddle up another Group 1 longshot when Seaburge lines up against the super mare Winx in the 2017 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Seaburge, above in green and blue colours, will be lining…

It’s Somewhat suited by step up to 1600m in the Crystal Mile

Doncaster Mile winner It’s Somewhat will be suited by the step up to the 1600m of the Group 2 $200,000 Schweppes Crystal Mile at The Valley on Saturday. It’s Somewhat, above, will appreciate the step up to the 1600m of the Crystal…

In Her Time solid in Manikato Stakes betting

Brilliant sprinting mare In Her Time has been solid in the betting in the lead up to the Group 1 $1m Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on Friday night. In Her Time, above, is solid in the betting for the Manikato Stakes at The…

Geelong Cup winner Vengeur Masque gets 0.5kg Melbourne Cup penalty

The Mike Moroney trained Vengeur Masque has crept up the order of entry for the 2017 Melbourne Cup after receiving a 0.5kg penalty for winning the Group 3 $300,000 Geelong Cup (2400m) at Geelong on Wednesday. Vengeur Masque, above, has been…

2017 Cox Plate: Royal Symphony’s odds shorten against Winx

The odds for the three year old Royal Symphony have shortened up as he prepares to take on the wonder mare Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Royal Symphony, above, is set to take on Winx in the Ladbrokes…

Fancy a punt? Dark side of Spring Racing Carnival revealed

Problem gambling is leading to physical and mental health problems, according to a recent study, with severely affected gamblers spending in excess of $8,000 a year.

Fashions on the Field can be a handy earner at Geelong Cup

Fashion enthusiasts discover horse racing is not the only lucrative hobby at the Geelong Cup, with more than $25,000 in prizes going to a few talented winners.

Vengeur Masque wins the Geelong Cup

The Mike Moroney-trained imported horse Vengeur Masque beats Gallic Chieftain to win the Geelong Cup.

Michelle Payne happy to be a part of Winx’s Cox Plate history

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne will be happy to just be a part of Winx’s Cox Plate history when she rides English import Kaspersky in Saturday’s  ‘Weight For Age Championship’ at The Valley. Michelle…

Geelong Cup winner Vengeur Masque one step closer to a Melbourne Cup start

European import Vengeur Masque is one step closer to a start in the 2017 Melbourne Cup after producing a tough staying effort to win the Group 3 $300,000 Geelong Cup (2400m) at Geelong today. Vengeur Masque, above in navy blue colours with gold…

Appleby keen to take on Winx with Folkswood in Cox Plate

Godolphin’s Newmarket trainer Charlie Appleby is keen to be a part of the Winx phenomenon when with his charge Folkswood lining up against the super star in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. The Charlie…

Winx chasing Kingston Town and racing history at the Cox Plate

Moonee Valley is sold out and the hype is building ahead of this weekend's Cox Plate as Winx chases Kingston Town and a place in racing history.

A Cox Plate placing behind Winx will give Gailo Chop a shot at the Melbourne Cup

OTI Racing Manager Terry Henderson is keen to run Gailo Chop in the 2017 Melbourne Cup if the chestnut import can fill a minor placing behind Winx in the Group 1 $3m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. Gailo Chop, above, is…