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Racing: Smolda's Cup hopes dampened
The New Zealand Cup hopes of outstanding pacer Smolda hang in the balance after he was pulled out of the main lead-up race.
Racing: Worth more than a glance
The well-travelled Side Glance is being overlooked in the Cox Plate, but the person closest to him in Australia believes he is poised to run better than his odds suggest.
Racing: Keys on Melbourne Cup carousel
Trainer Ken Keys has been in the spotlight over the past month through the deeds of 3-year-old Rich Enuff.
Racing: Admire Rakti has 58.5kg
Japanese stayer Admire Rakti will have to create a modern-day weight-carrying record to win the A$6 million Emirates Melbourne Cup.
Racing: Second-best after brilliant display
If Rising Romance had won Saturday's A$3 million Caulfield Cup James McDonald's ride would have gone down as the greatest riding performance ever in the famous race.
Racing: Purton sets sights on second of big three
With the first of Melbourne's three big spring features in the bag, Zac Purton will now be out to add the second when he rides Sacred Falls in the Cox Plate.
Racing: Settling for minor race
Go Indy Go will run over 2040m at Moonee Valley on Saturday, but not in the race her trainer had originally hoped.
Racecourse bucket list
In honour of the start of the thoroughbred racing season, Danielle Wright finds equestrian-themed travel destinations.
Fashion: The season for race-day style
A day at the races is the perfect excuse to dress up.
Racing: Much to admire in Caulfield Cup success
Japan's Admire Rakti has produced a withering sprint to win the $3 million Caulfield Cup.
Racing: Scratchings turn Cup on its head
The jungle drums in racing work extremely well in Australia.
Shane Warne guest of honour at Cup Day
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has been announced as the guest of honour at next month's Cup Day horse racing in Christchurch.
Racing: Japanese pride on the line
The Japanese take being beaten at international level more seriously than any other nation.
Racing: Lucia Valentina pleases McEvoy
Kerrin McEvoy is relishing the prospect of partnering the horse to beat on Saturday.
Racing: Brown takes Cup mount
Singapore-based Australian jockey Corey Brown has been racking up the frequent flier miles in recent weeks.
Racing: Master Lavros faces increased workload
The man behind New Zealand's best trotter isn't panicking, even if Master Lavros is leaving punters licking their wounds.
Racing: Atacama heads for Cups
When Shaun Ritchie did up the girth on Atacama before Saturday's Matamata Cup, it flashed through his mind for a second that he might have been too easy on the classy mare.