There is never a soft Group 1 option during Melbourne Cup week, but Sydney trainer Joe Pride is hoping he has picked that softer option on the final day of the carnival at Flemington. Pride had the option of remaining at 1600m with Ceolwulf in the Champions Mile or...

Champion jockey James McDonald says he has no concerns over Via Sistina’s wide gate ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington. The two-time Cox Plate winner will step from barrier 10 in a field of 11 as she looks to claim back-to-back victories in the...

How much rain the Flemington track receives on Saturday will determine whether Tentyris attempts a second Group 1 during Melbourne Cup week. Tentyris scored an impressive win in the Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) last Saturday and is booked to run in the VRC Champions...