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Scandinavia to miss Melbourne Cup as O’Brien puts St Leger winner aside until 2026
English St Leger winner Scandinavia has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup and won’t race again in 2025.
Sydney star draws off the track in Group 1 Manikato Stakes
Lady Shenandoah’s introduction to Melbourne racing will come with an added twist after the Sydney mare drew the widest barrier in the Manikato Stakes.
Salom appointed chair of GRV
Former News Corp executive Tom Salom has been appointed as new Chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria.
Cox Plate left with 30 contenders
Just 30 horses remain in the hunt for the $6 million Cox Plate after second acceptances were taken on Tuesday.
Tempted goes up favourite to beat boys in Golden Rose
Tempted has opened as favourite to continue a Godolphin domination of the Group 1 Golden Rose.
Caulfield Cup co-favourite Half Yours given 1.5kg weight penalty
Caulfield Cup joint favourite Half Yours has been penalised 1.5kg for winning his way into the $5 million race via the Naturalism Stakes.
Brett Cavanough teams up with daughter as co-trainer
Brett Cavanough, who operates one of regional NSW’s most successful stables from his Scone base in the Hunter Valley, has formed a training partnership.