Shillelagh first time over the trip in Mackinnon Stakes

Trainer Chris Waller will step his Group 1 winning mare Shillelagh up to the 2000m for the first time when she take on the weight for age performers in the Group 1 $2m Seppelt Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Shillelagh, above, is…

Blinkers go on Casterton in 2018 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

French import Casterton will race with the blinkers on for the first time when he lines up in the Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Corey Brown, above, will ride Casterton in the 22018 Queen Elizabeth…

Libran set to carry top weight in 2018 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Trainer Chris Waller is slightly concerned that Libran has been asked to carry the top weight in the Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Libran, above, carries the top weight in the 2018 Queen Elizabeth…

Redzel in great shape for back to back wins in 2018 VRC Sprint Classic

Trainer Peter Snowden can’t fault the condition of Redzel as he fronts up for back to back wins in the Group 1 $1m VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Redzel, above, is chasing back to back wins in the VRC Sprint Classic…

Brave Smash in winning form for 2018 VRC Sprint Classic

Trainer Darren Weir believes Brave Smash is set to carry his Manikato Stakes winning form into Saturday’s Group 1 $1m VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) at Flemington. Brave Smash, above winning the Manikato Stakes, will line up in the VRC Sprint…

Extra Brut to back up in 2018 Mackinnon Stakes

Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut is set to take on weight for age when he backs up in the Group 1 $2m Seppelt Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday. Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut, above, will take on weight for age in the 2018…

Aristia is the 2018 Kennedy Oaks winner

Tough staying filly Aristia ran right up to her Wakeful Stakes win last Saturday with a solid victory in the Group 1 $1m Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington today. Aristia, above, is the winner of the 2018 Kennedy Oaks at Flemington. Photo by…

Redkirk Warrior back on home turf in 2018 VRC Sprint Classic

Flemington straight track specialist Redkirk Warrior gets his chance to return to winning form back on his home turf in the Group 1 $1m VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) on Saturday. Redkirk Warrior, above, will line up in the VRC Sprint Classic at…

Verry Elleegant bred to stay the distance in 2018 Kennedy Oaks

Trainer Darren Weir is confident his stoutly bred Kiwi filly Verry Elleegant will run out the 2500m in the Group 1 $1m Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington today. Verry Elleegant, above, is bred to run the distance in the Kennedy Oaks at Flemington.…

Tassie win for Doc Holliday

Doc Holliday made the long trek to Hobart last week and it was well worth trip.He was able to get a win on the board over 3200m on Tuesday and is now guaranteed a start in the Jericho Cup in early December.Doc Holliday simply outstayed his rivals…

Cross Counter is the 2018 Melbourne Cup winner

The Godolphin owned Cross Counter stormed home from back in the field to win the 2018 Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington today. Cross Counter, above, wins the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The…

Youngstar the only mare in 2018 Melbourne Cup field

The Chris Waller trained Youngstar is the only mare to contest the 2018 Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington today. Yucatan, above,, is one of the top fancies for the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing…

Wet track opens up betting in 2018 Melbourne Cup field

The downgrading of the Flemington track to a heavy 8 has opened up the betting for the 2018 Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) today. Melbourne Cup runner A Prince Of Arran, above in blue and red colours, has no wet track form. Photo…

First race on 2018 Melbourne Cup Day run in heavy rain, track downgraded

The first race on the ten event card on the 2018 Melbourne Cup Day was run in heavy rain down the Flemington straight today. Bella Rosa, above in blue and lime colours, wins the first race on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate…

Lloyd Williams pin points Yucatan’s dangers in 2018 Melbourne Cup field

Six times Melbourne Cup winning owner Lloyd Williams has pinpointed several dangers to his fancied runners Yucatan and The Cliffsofmoher in the Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington today. Lloyd Williams considers Avilius,…

Marmelo the market mover in 2018 Melbourne Cup betting

English stayer Marmelo is the market mover at Ladbrokes.com.au on race morning for the Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington today. Hugh Bowman, above, will ride Marmelo in the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo by Daniel…

2018 Melbourne Cup Field intact: 24 to run

The 2018 Melbourne Cup field remains intact with twenty-four horses to do battle over the gruelling 3200m trip at Flemington today. Yucatan, above, is the favourite for the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The…

2018 Melbourne Cup Tips: Sky Racing’s Ron Dufficy tips Magic Circle

Sky Racing’s Ron Dufficy has selected the English stayer Magic Circle as his top tip for the Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday. 2018 Melbourne Cup favourite Yucatan, above, is among Ron Dufficy’s…

Ventura Storm to take up forward position in 2018 Melbourne Cup Field

Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig will be wanting Mark Zahra to employ the same tactics he used on Ventura Storm at The Valley when he contests the Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday. Mark Zahra, above, rides…

Moroney gives Vengeur Masque top 5 chance in 2018 Melbourne Cup field

Flemington trainer Mike Moroney is giving his stayer Vengeur Masque a good chance of running in the first five in the 2018 Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday. Vengeur Masque, above, is one of the outsiders in…

Magic Circle earned his spot in the 2018 Melbourne Cup field

English stayer Magic Circle earned his spot in the final field for the 2018 Group 1 $7.3m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday after winning consecutive races on his home soil. Jockey Corey Brow, above on last year’s winner…