'I hope the horse wins' - Crawford carries Eustace's goodwill ahead of HK debut
South African Brett Crawford will have his first runner as a Hong Kong trainer on Sunday and at least one of his rivals thinks he can make a winning start.
Home Affairs leads numbers of named juveniles
Four weeks out from the first two-year-old stakes races of the season and Coolmore’s Home Affairs leads the first-season stallions when it comes to the number of his juvenile progeny currently named.
Spring options aplenty for Hawkes' Devil Night
Trainer Michael Hawkes is keeping an open book for the immediate spring plans for Group 1-winning colt Devil Night.
Ombudsman could become Godolphin’s first Japan Cup runner in 11 years
John Gosden is determined to set Godolphin star Ombudsman for both the Breeders’ Cup and the Japan Cup, avoiding the Irish Champion Stakes in the process.
Kiwi Iffraaj mare Seeking third Group 1
Top quality New Zealand performer Grail Seeker will be heading in a new direction on Saturday when she attempts to add to her record at the highest level.
Stage set for live music makeover at VRC's Birdcage
The Victoria Racing Club will enhance its post-races Birdcage afterparty by having local and international acts perform live on stage on each of the four days of Flemington.
Straight Talk Podcast - Interview with David Eustace, should Australia slash its Group 1 races and the 2YO sales season rolls around
In this edition of Straight Talk, hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe discuss whether Australia has too many Group 1 races, the ongoing Racing Australia pattern dispute, and the threat to regional meetings like King Island and Birdsville.