First acceptances for Cox Plate
110 horses are in the First Acceptances for the 2014 Sportingbet Cox Plate including 25 3yo Colts & Geldings, 1 3yo Filly and 13 Internationals.
Earthquake Devastates Blue Diamond FieldPeter Snowden continues to build his mantle as the best trainer of youngsters in Australia after 2 year old filly Earthquake dominated in the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday. Given a brilliant ride by jockey Damian Browne, he overcame barrier 15 and got into a great spot just behind the speed, before running down Rubick in the straight to win by 2 lengths. Caulfield Cup Carnival Gets Big BoostThe Caulfield Cup carnival will see a number of new developments in 2014, including a large increase in prize money and a new 3 year old race. The Melbourne Racing Club are looking to elevate the status of their main race so it's considered one of the "big four" on the Australian racing calendar. |