Retiring Rodin gets special farewell

Auguste Rodin will be feted a Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday no matter the result of the Japan Cup, but Aidan O’Brien is desperate to ensure it is a winner’s ceremony. The legendary trainer shrewdly identified the 2400-metre Group 1 as the perfect swansong for the...

Wings Of Song kicks off again at Cranbourne

After a successful three-year-old season that netted seven victories, Wings Of Song is set for her racing return at Cranbourne. The Patrick and Michelle Payne-trained mare returns in the Rosemont Stud Pendant (1400m) on Saturday, her first outing since April and her...

Merc in driver’s seat for winning return

A bulked-up Iowna Merc will chase a breakthrough stakes win when he resumes in the Group Three The Warra, and connections are hoping his physical development is reflected in the result. The five-year-old had contested black-type grade three times, twice filling the...

Air of confidence surrounds Maher’s Gong squad

Big Dance winner Gringotts is the clear top pick of Ciaron Maher’s squad for the $1 million The Gong, but the leading trainer won’t be surprised to see the horse’s biggest threat comes from of a stablemate. Gringotts had three-quarters of a length to spare over barn...

Rey shooting for stars in The Meteorite

From the time two slot races were announced by Southside Racing, the Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock stable knew they wanted to be a part of it. Griffiths was born and bred in the Cranbourne area and was one of the first to establish a barn at the...

Cairns races market movers – 22/11/2024

We take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at Cairns on Friday (22/11/2024) with Neds.com.au, there has been plenty of big moves for long shots and those in the market. * Market Movers include scratchings which can influence some...