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Racing: Ritchie stays true to his cause
If you are in the team worried about Showcause's Wellington Cup ninth, you are in a different team to Frank Ritchie.

Racing: Derby aspirations on the line
Avondale Guineas will separate the contenders from 2400m pretenders.

Racing: Top Guineas hopes given worst barriers
Well-drawn Sierra Nevada could justify Otto's Derby aspirations.

Racing: Typhoon Tracy storms home for fifth group one
Reigning Horse of the Year Typhoon Tracy has won the first group one race of 2011, making it back-to-back wins in the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

Racing: Perfect tactics won the day for Mufhasa
Trainer has reservations before feature but top sprinter proves too powerful.

Racing: Banchee may be tried over ground
Impressive effort opens up options as star filly accounts for rivals with ease.

Racing: Longshot Spiro fends off challengers to win Wellington Cup
Spiro (30-1) stunned punters with a gutsy run down the straight to win the group two Wellington Cup (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday.

Racing: Slow maturing galloper booming
Reflections: Thorndon Mile winner has finishing sprint to race in best company.