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Horse racing bookmakers gear up for bumper week

Bookmakers are expecting a massive $1.67 million to be bet on horse racing over the next four days starting with Victoria Derby day on Saturday.

Typhoon Tracy looks to cause a storm in Myer

Peter Moody believes a wide barrier is no problem for mare Typhoon Tracy in the Myer Classic on Saturday.

Melbourne Cup contender monitored by vets

Efficient is being watched closely in the run-up to Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as his stable continues to watch an old foreleg injury.

Shamoline Warrior remains firm Derby favourite

Shamoline Warrior is still the one attracting much of the attention going into the final hours before Saturday's Victoria Derby.

Odds narrow for stormy Typhoon Tracy

Typhoon Tracy is attracting the attention of tipsters for the $500,000 Myer Classic at Flemington on Saturday.

Efficient drifts in Melbourne Cup betting

Stayer Efficient has been among the big drifters in horse racing markets for the Melbourne Cup, as doubts remain over the fitness of the 2007 winner.

Kirklees impresses ahead of Melbourne Cup

Godolphin stable horse Kirklees is reported to have completed his best to trackwork since arriving in Melbourne ahead of the Melbourne Cup.

Snowden: 'luck and running' will decide Myer Classic

Trainer Peter Snowden has warned there will be little between the runners in Saturday's 1600m Myer Classic, saying his filly Neroli is in with a shout.

MacKinnon Stakes draw has Viewed in nine

Caulfield Cup winner Viewed has drawn barrier nine for the 2000m group 1 MacKinnon Stakes on Saturday.

Flemington track is 'perfect' ahead of horse racing highlights

Officials have said the condition of the Flemington racetrack is 'perfect' ahead of the start of the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Saturday.

Wide barrier draw for Victoria Derby betting favourite

Victoria Derby favourite Shamoline Warrior has drawn barrier nine for Saturday's $1.5 million race at Flemington.

Speed Gifted out as NZ horses gear up for Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup entry Speed Gifted has been pulled out of the race amidst concerns from trainer Lee Freedman and stable racing manager Sam Pritchard-Gordon.

Bendigo Cup is midweek horse racing highlight

Wednesday's 2200m $150,000 Bendigo Cup in Victoria has been described as a race of many chances with a number of strong contenders tipped to take the field.

Monaco Consul ready for Victoria Derby as two drop out

All eyes are on Monaco Consul as he bids to scoop a win for New Zealand trainer Mike Moroney in Saturday's $1.5m Victoria Derby at Flemington.

Hanks could appear in Victoria Derby

Hanks could follow up his win in Saturday's group 2 2040m AAMI Vase with a shot at the Victoria Derby, his trainer has said.

Bankable out of MacKinnon Stakes betting

Saturday's group 1 MacKinnon Stakes at Flemington will not feature Bankable after the galloper was ruled out due to injury.

Cummings attracts special bet for Melbourne Cup

Trainer Bart Cummings has been installed at 4.50 by Sportingbet to clinch his 13th Melbourne Cup next Tuesday.

Scenic could be worth a shot in Cox Plate

Scenic Shot deserves his place in Saturday's group 1 Cox Plate and shouldn't be discounted, his trainer has said.

Punters seem to love Heart Of Dreams

Heart Of Dreams has been among runners firming seeing their odds firm for Saturday's Cox Plate, with prices shortening for the second favourite.

Northam and Sunshine Coast provide Sunday racing highlights

Sunday's line-up of horse racing fixtures includes a $12,000 open handicap at Sunshine Coast and the $100,000 Gold-Northam Cup.

Vision and Power could cap comeback with Cox Plate crown

Joe Pride-trained Vision And Power will be looking to complete a remarkable turnaround in his career when he lines up at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

NZ horses remain outsiders in Cox Plate betting

New Zealand's two chances in Saturday's Cox Plate are attracting big odds in the online betting markets, with one facing fitness problems.

Schweppes Stakes supplies extra fizz on Cox Plate day

The group 2 Schweppes Stakes provides one of the most gripping sub-plots to the Cox Plate on Saturday, with one horse looking for back-to-back victories.

Crunch time for 2007 winner El Segundo

2007 Cox Plate winner El Segundo could be running his last-ever race in Saturday's edition of the 2040m event at Moonee Valley.

Pundits point to placings bets for Cox Plate

Each way betting could provide decent value in Saturday's Cox plate, according to leading tipsters.

Geelong Cup winner looks for Melbourne Cup passage

Mare Leica Ding won the Geelong Cup and condemned leading international contenders to another poor showing on Wednesday.

So You Think hopes for a Saintly performance

Master trainer Bart Cummings has So You Think running in Saturday's Cox Plate after the Moonee Valley Racing Club committee opted to include him in the field.

Tipsters back 'Whobe' for Cox Plate glory

Horse racing tipsters are backing clear favourite Whobegotyou for the Cox Plate on Saturday.

Zipping among Cox Plate betting movers

Last year's runner-up Zipping is among the horses who have seen their Cox Plate odds shorten in the last two days.

Heart Of Dreams firms as Cox Plate second favourite

Heart Of Dreams has emerged as second favourite in the Cox Plate betting markets having drawn a favourable barrier three for Saturday.

Melbourne Cup hopefuls ready for Geelong Cup

A total of 15 potential Melbourne Cup contenders line up in the Geelong Cup on Wednesday with only one of them not needing a win to secure safe passage to Flemington.

Viewed handed 1kg penalty for Melbourne Cup

Viewed will carry joint topweight of 58kg for the Melbourne Cup following his win in the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.

Predatory Pricer out of Cox Plate betting

One-time Caulfield Cup favourite Predatory Pricer is out for the spring after picking up an injury in Saturday's headline race.

Cumani must count on Basaltico

Luca Cumani must pin his Melbourne Cup hopes on current Geelong Cup favourite Basaltico on Wednesday.

Seymour Cup is Sunday's racing highlight

The group 4 Seymour Cup is among this Sunday's racing highlights as punters celebrate or commiserate after the whirlwind of the Caulfield Cup.

Shamoline Warrior must battle rivals to hold Derby favourite tag

Shamoline Warrior has emerged as the favourite for the Victoria Derby two weeks before the $1.5 million race.

Overseas pair in the betting for Geelong Cup

Basaltico and fellow overseas contender Crime Scene are likely to be among the contenders for the Geelong Cup on Wednesday.

Destiny beckons for Norman Robinson Stakes winner

Connections of Onemorenomore will be hoping the three-year-old can bounce back into contention for the Cox Plate with a strong showing in the Norman Robinson Stakes.

Tipsters divided over Caulfield Cup betting

Tipsters are split over who to back in the open field of the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.

Odds drop further for Kirklees and Cima De Triomphe

Two international horses have emerged from the open field of Saturday's Caulfield Cup to firm favourable odds.

Shifts continue in Caulfield Cup betting markets

Upheaval continues in the Caulfield Cup betting markets after high-profile withdrawals and an odds-busting barrier draw.

O'Brien duo ready to battle against barrier draw

Trainer Danny O'Brien says both his Caulfield Cup chances could do well if they get the rub of the green on Saturday.

Whobegotyou firm favourite for Cox Plate

Betting markets for the Cox Plate show Whobegotyou now as the firm favourite at 2.60 with ex-Caulfield Cup shot Speed Gifted on 11.00.

Barrier draw may not bar King and Predatory Pricer

Jockey Steven King will be looking to clinch his second Caulfield Cup victory in 20 years when he pilots Predatory Pricer on Saturday.

Draw forces new changes in Caulfield Cup markets

Daffodil has moved to the top of the Caulfield Cup betting markets after drawing barrier four for Saturday's $2.5 million race.

NSW pride at stake in Wednesday's horse racing highlight

Trainer Gerald Ryan believes Melito can upset the odds and better current favourite Irish Lights in Wednesday's Thousand Guineas.

Speed Gifted, Maldivian out of Caulfield Cup betting

Saturday's Caulfield Cup will not involve former bookies' favourite Speed Gifted or 2008 Cox Plate winner Maldivian.

Irish Lights a bright chance thanks to barrier draw

Current favourite Irish Lights has drawn barrier eight for Wednesday's Thousand Guineas, with second favourite Sister Madly in barrier two.

Bookmakers' favourite could miss the Caulfield Cup

Punters are waiting to see whether or not Speed Gifted will appear in Saturday's Caulfield Cup after trainer Lee Freedman indicated the galloper may be held for a Melbourne Cup attempt.

Alcopop provides fizz for Melbourne Cup betting

An eye-catching win in Saturday's Herbert Power Handicap at Caulfield has propelled Alcopop up the Melbourne Cup betting markets.

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