Brad Waters

Damien Oliver has written his name into the record books, delivering a record-equalling 126th career Group 1 win as he lifted the James Cummings-trained Willowy over the line in Thursday’s Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington.

Flemington trainer Simon Zahra received a reminder on how quickly fortunes can change in racing at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.

A perfect barrier could lead to jockey Craig Newitt winning a crucial battle early in Saturday’s $2m Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast.

Australia’s latest international representatives left for Dubai on Monday.

New South Wales is set to become a rich haven for Perth jockey William Pike as the champion hoop stands firm in his commitment to remain unvaccinated.

<p>Herald Sun and Racenet form analyst Brad Waters looks at Wednesday’s Sale meeting.</p> <p><b>BEST BET</b></p> <p>PORT ALBERT (Race 7 No. 1 – $2.80)</p> <link href=“https://widgets.newsperform.com/src/latest/np_runner_widget.css” rel=“stylesheet”> <div id=“np-web-widget-runner-1656217” class=“np-web-widget” data-competitor-id=“887524” data-event-id=“1656217″ data-meeting-id=“269851”></div> <p>The Nick Ryan-trained sprinter raced well throughout last campaign and is yet to miss a placing fresh…

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Champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has the new Melbourne Cup favourite after Grosvenor Square’s 20-length romp in the Group 3 Irish St Leger Trial.

Just Fine's gutsy win earned him a Melbourne Cup weight penalty, while Racing Victoria also announced penalties for last Saturday's Epsom Handicap and Metropolitan winners.

Lessons learned last year have been put into place as Irish trainer Willie Mullins prepares last year's beaten favourite Vauban for a second shot at the Melbourne Cup.