McEwen Stakes Likely Field – 2025

An explosive line-up of speedsters has been nominated for the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley, promising a high-tempo contest on Cox Plate weekend. Ciaron Maher dominates the entries with Buenos Noches, Corniche and Extratwo all in the mix, while Mick...

Cox Plate or Moonee Valley Vase for Observer

Ciaron Maher’s Observer, the unlucky runner from the Caulfield Guineas, will be a starter in a 2040m race at Moonee Valley on Saturday. But in which race the stable is still deciding. The Group 2 Drummond Golf Vase is the most likely lead-up to the Group 1 Victoria...

Cox Plate Likely Field – 2025

This year’s Cox Plate is shaping as a ten-horse contest, with the late addition of Godolphin’ luckless Caulfield Guineas runner, Observer. Defending champion Via Sistina returns to chase back-to-back wins and headlines a three-pronged assault for Chris Waller, who is...

Melbourne Cup call on Half Yours to wait

Tony and Calvin McEvoy are yet to decide whether their Caulfield Cup winner Half Yours will press on to the Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November. The hardy stayer enjoyed a recovery session at Altona Beach on Sunday morning after saluting as a hot favourite...