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Via Sistina completed a morning session at the beach on Wednesday.
Horse Racing
Craig Brennan

Via Sistina going ‘perfectly well’ after training scare

Champion trainer Chris Waller has issued an update on the Cox Plate fancy.

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Mr Brightside is eager ahead of this weekend’s Cox Plate.
Horse Racing
Craig Brennan

Mr Brightside out for Cox Plate redemption

The champion’s gelding has done one thing different in the leadup to Moonee Valley’s biggest day.

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Jamie Kah has come been unfairly criticised because she is a female jockey, according to Kiersten Duke.
Opinion
Kiersten Duke

Women-hating racing fans need to back off

KIERSTEN DUKE: Jamie Kah is a trailblazer in the saddle, but it’s what she gets up to off the track that comes in for undue scrutiny and it’s simply not fair.

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Winning trainer Joe Pride has been blown away by King Charles’ letter.
Horse Racing
Ben Sutton

Champion trainer blown away by King’s ‘very special’ gesture

The King wasn’t at Randwick to watch the race named after him, but still made his presence felt.

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Cox Plate contender Via Sistina dropped jockey James McDonald on the home bend of the Moonee Valley track and then took off.
Horse Racing
Cameron Noakes

Wild moment Cox Plate contender dumps jockey and bolts

The Chris Waller horse has been examined by vets and some blood tests will follow.

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Think About It fell at Randwick on Saturday.
Horse Racing
Harrison Reid

Heartbreaking decision made after Everest winner’s horrific fall

A ‘graphic’ and distressing angle of the incident has now emerged.

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Harry Coffey celebrates after winning the Caulfield Cup.
Horse Racing
Ben Sutton

‘Battler’ jockey produces daring ride to win Caulfield Cup

‘It’s not supposed to happen to people like myself.’

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Jockey Craig Williams celebrates his great ride on Bella Nipotina in The Everest. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Trevor Marshallsea

Bella Nipotina becomes first mare to win Everest

Bella Nipotina has won the $20 million The Everest, becoming the first female horse to win the world's richest race on turf.

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Trainer David McColm was emotional after Far Too Easy won the Kosciuszko at Randwick.
Horse Racing
Cameron Noakes

Trainer in tears after ‘mate’ cheats death and wins ‘grand final’

‘It’s been a turbulent year for us ... he’s part of our family.’

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Emma Freedman has backed Sunshine In Paris to win The Everest.
Horse Racing
Hayden King

Freedman’s bold tip for who will conquer Everest

The daughter of the Hall of Fame trainer knows how to pick a winner, and she is predicting history will be made at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

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Gai Waterhouse believes Storm Boy will be back to his best in The Everest. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Horse Racing
Mathew Toogood

Gai Waterhouse puts Everest hopes in ‘champion colt’

‘People are quick to write off horses. The Everest is going to be a different type of race.’

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There is growing expectation that King Charles III will be at Randwick on Saturday.
Horse Racing
Cameron Noakes

Huge King Charles III rumour has racing world in a spin

‘It would be a huge honour not just for myself but I think the racing public.’

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Chris Waller will be out to win another Everest with Joliestar
Horse Racing
Mathew Toogood

Why Chris Waller is confident of another Everest win

The master trainer is gunning for a third triumph after previous victories in 2019 and 2021.

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The 2024 edition of the Everest is a total sell-out.
Horse Racing
Digital Staff

Everest to set ‘modern-day record’ after extraordinary sell-out

The $20 million dollar race has suddenly become ‘the hottest ticket in town’.

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Sunshine in Paris is my tip for The Everest and Joel Corry will be a great headline act.
Sport
Kiersten Duke

The Everest winner that could create racing history

KIERSTEN DUKE: There’s so much to love about this jam-packed day at Royal Randwick, but the romance will only continue if you can pick a winner. These are the horses to keep an eye in the home straight.

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