Race favourite Pericles has been scratched from Saturday’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m). Trainer James Cummings reported the gelding had “blood in the near side nostril” after completing trackwork on Tuesday, and a subsequent endoscopic examination detected blood in its trachea. Racing NSW Stewards have approved the withdrawal, and Pericles… Read More »
Ceolwulf breaks new ground at Flemington
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...

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