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Damien Ractliffe is a journalist working for News Limited. Former radio producer at RSN Racing and Sport. Lover of all sport, particularly AFL, cricket and horse racing. Twitter @DamienRactliffe, Podcast at Facebook.com/TalkoftheTrack
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It's that brilliant time of the year where racing jumps onto the back page of the daily paper, and Gai Waterhouse spruces her next…
Michael Moroney-trained stayer Araldo has reportedly been rushed to hospital with a suspected broken cannon-bone after the running of the 2014 Melbourne Cup. The…
2014 Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Andreas Wohler couldn’t have said it any better in a post-race interview. “This is unbelievable. It is a moment you…
Perennial bridesmaid Red Cadeaux has once again helped to bump up a huge first-four and trifecta dividend in this year’s Melbourne Cup. 1. Protectionist…
Red Cadeaux has come second in the 2014 Melbourne Cup, after winner Protectionist and ahead of third placed Who Shot Thebarman and fourth placed…
Who Shot Thebarman has come third in the 2014 Melbourne Cup, after winner Protectionist and second placed and ahead of fourth placed Signoff. Glen…
Royal Descent will have to follow in the footsteps of Pinker Pinker if she is to hand Chris Waller his first Cox Plate on…
Star Stable coaches around the country watched on in shock last week, as Caulfield Guineas odds-on favourite Rich Enuff ran out of gas in…
As the dust settles on the opening round of Star Stable, all we can do is brush ourselves off and go again. While it…
The first weekend in October not only marks the official start to the spring, but also sees the popular fantasy horse racing game Star…
The Caulfield Cup winner needs to be penalty exempt for the Melbourne Cup. Everyone believes so – everyone, except the Victorian Racing Club board.…
Sometimes the oldest traditions need to be altered to keep them alive. The VRC St Leger needs more than altering. More than just a…
If I'd written this list last autumn, it would have been headed by star three-year-olds in It's A Dundeel, Pierro, Fiveandahalfstar and Sacred Falls.…
Hi Lauren. Got a link that says they’ve gotten rid of the caps? Wasn’t in the “What’s New in 2014” tab.
Star Stable: Week 1
I want to know why we have the CF Orr and the Futurity, two G1 WFA 1400m races at Caulfield, two weeks apart? The double has been done three times in the last five years. Happy to have the Memsie in the spring, but two in the autumn seems ridiculous. The only difference between them is the rail placement.
Five Australian races least deserving of Group 1 status
Luke Henderson (twitter): “owners want to win big races – if they have the right horse they will pay up to have a chance at glory. declaration fees ensure that in form horse race.”
Caulfield Cup penalty is a penalty to racing fans
We’ve already started seeing that Brent. Lloyd Williams’ only targets the CC with a horse to win it. The rest of his MC chances race in penalty-free events.
Caulfield Cup penalty is a penalty to racing fans
Using the Melbourne Cup for example though, horses that finish 6-10th win $125,000. Probably worth having a crack when $3.6mil is on the line to the winner. I don’t have a problem with declaration fees. It’s free to nominate, which is a good move.
Caulfield Cup penalty is a penalty to racing fans
I’m not necessarily asking to increase prize money. Just give it a spot at the end of the carnival so there’s an opportunity for good horses to run. Emirates Stakes Day fits in for mine.
The VRC St Leger needs a revival
Yep, Bande out, Admire Rakti in now!
Star Stable Week 3: Risk it and play the wildcard