James McDonald has strengthened his confidence in Meydaan’s Melbourne Cup chances after another encouraging morning at Werribee, where he partnered the stayer for the second time this week. Although McDonald …

Chris and Corey Munce are hoping persistence finally pays off when Payline steps out again at Flemington this weekend after a string of luckless performances in Melbourne. The stable made …

A strong staying performance in the Bendigo Cup has kept Ciaron Maher’s hopes alive of securing a Melbourne Cup berth for Sayedaty Sadaty. Sitting 35th in the order of entry …

Trainer Ben Hayes insists that War Machine should not be judged harshly on his effort in The Everest, where nothing went right for the talented Group 1-winning sprinter. War Machine …

Although sidelined during Melbourne Cup week due to hip replacement surgery, trainer Grahame Begg remains hands-on when it comes to overseeing preparations for his runners, including star mare Splash Back …

Chris Waller has avoided weighing in on the recurring debate around whether the Victoria Derby should be shortened in distance. The Hall of Fame trainer will be represented by Providence …

Two-time Melbourne Cup champion Mark Zahra has wasted no time building a connection with this year’s hopeful Al Riffa, putting the stayer through his paces for the first time at …

The relocation of the $10 million Golden Eagle from Rosehill to Randwick may have raised eyebrows, but for co-trainer Tom Charlton, the switch could work out perfectly this year. Charlton, …

The Hayes family will look to end a 24-year gap between Wakeful Stakes victories when Ethereum Girl and Perfect Night step out for Lindsay Park at Flemington this weekend. The …

Tony and Calvin McEvoy are aiming to continue their outstanding spring campaign when their promising colt Options lines up in Saturday’s Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington. The McEvoy stable has …