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Racing integrityA dog trainer claims he was offered $300,000 by an integrity officer to quit. It created a political stormTasmania’s racing integrity commissioner Sean Carroll has denied allegations raised against him in parliament.
Horse racingWaiting game pays off for Schofield as he stalks another windfallEverest-winning jockey Chad Schofield can claim another rich race after his patient approach to the $10 million Golden Eagle led to the chance on in-form Skyhook.
5:20David Gately's 2026 Derby Day Preview | Wide World of SportsAhead of Derby Day on Saturday, keep up to date with our Cup Carnival tipster David Gately, who shares his thoughts and analysis for the Group 1 Victoria Derby, Coolmore Stud Stakes and Empire Rose.
Spring racing carnivalThe former Irish jumps jockey taking on Australia’s biggest stables in the DerbyFormer Irish jumps jockey turned trainer Shane Jackson and his stable star King Snitz are taking on the behemoth stables of Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller and Gai Waterhouse in the Victoria Derby.
UpdatedMelbourne CupJoy for Jamie Melham after late Melbourne Cup scratching: Who’s in the field and who can winThe Melbourne Cup field won’t be finalised until Saturday. But the search for winner has already started, as the field takes shape.
Victorian racingThese horses will win the VRC Derby and Coolmore Stud StakesOn one of racing’s biggest days, look for value. And if that fails, trust Chris Waller and James McDonald.
0:07Spring racing carnivalVRC Derby runner King Snitz takes a dipThe things you do in preparation for a big race - taking an early morning dip at Warrnambool's Lady Bay. Trainer Shane Jackson's VRC Derby hopeful King Snitz embraces the challenge behind a row boat on Wednesday, October 28. Video: Nicole Cleary
OpinionHorse racingWhen looking for the Golden Eagle winner, count on class to shine brightestA tough 2000-metre run in the Might And Power Stakes last up looks to be the perfect preparation for Sheza Alibi in Saturday’s $10 million feature at Randwick.
UpdatedMelbourne CupLeading Melbourne Cup chance ruled out, four runners face a nervous waitThe final field for the race that stops a nation is anything but settled as Racing Victoria enforces safety protocols.
Horse racing‘No need for redemption’: Everest defeat won’t weigh on Zac Purton’s mind in Golden EagleThe champion jockey came under fire for his ride on beaten favourite Ka Ying Rising in the Everest. But he doesn’t feel the need to prove his critics wrong in Saturday’s $10 million feature.
Horse racingBerry hoping for repeat effort from Ninja in $3m Everest back-upTommy Berry will back the toughness of Ninja when he takes him forward from a tricky gate on Saturday in the 1300m Russell Balding Stakes.
