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Gilbert Gardiner is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun.

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Horses jump from the barriers at the start of the Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 28, 2023 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Revealed: Flemington bid for November Cox Plate

The 2026 Cox Plate would be at Flemington two weeks after the Melbourne Cup Carnival, under a cheeky Victoria Racing Club proposal.

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Lightning strikes near Flemington racecourse on Saturday. Picture: Twitter / 7 Horse Racing

Lightning strikes force delay to racing at Flemington

Horses were behind the barriers for the Melbourne Cup-qualifying Group 3 The Bart Cummings when stewards ordered the runners back to their stalls after lightning struck close to Flemington racecourse.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: James McDonald riding Via Sistina to the start of Race 8, the Crown Makybe Diva Stakes - Betting Odds during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on September 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Lane trusts class to carry Via Sistina to Turnbull glory

Damian Lane says trainer Chris Waller has Via Sistina in “good shape” to bounce back in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.

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Duke De Sessa (IRE) on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the Henley Homes Underwood Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on September 21, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Bates to adopt Jenni tactics in Turnbull Stakes

Declan Bates, who has forged a connections with frontrunning sensation Pride Of Jenni, will attempt another catch-me-if-you-can win in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes.

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Berkshire Breeze (IRE) ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Banjo Paterson Series Final at Flemington Racecourse on July 06, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Grey expectations: Maher duo in mix for Melbourne Cup berth

A pair of grey Ciaron Maher stayers are vying for a spot in the Melbourne Cup with victory in The Bart Cummings at Flemington on Saturday.

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Rain only concern for Moody filly at Flemington

Talented filly Eneeza has one box left to tick this spring when she begins her campaign in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

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Koby Jennings after winning the Turbo Reel Handicap at Moe Racecourse on September 30, 2024 in Moe, Australia. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘Hit the line with alarms bells’: Jennings plots Turnbull upset

In-form jockey Koby Jennings says his Turnbull Stakes mount has what it takes to pull off an upset and deliver him a maiden Group 1 success.

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Justdoit ridden by Craig Williams wins the Donate to RDA Australia at Flemington Racecourse on August 03, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Trainer shocked after horse tests positive to meth

Trainer Luke Oliver was shocked to find out his horse had tested positive to methamphetamine while he was in a maternity ward delivery room.

Laura Lafferty after Sigh won the Stableline Sprint at Flemington Racecourse on May 20, 2023 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Lafferty remains in ICU, cleared of major structural damage after nasty fall at Ballarat

Laura Lafferty’s manager has provided an update on the injured jockey who was airlifted to hospital after a nasty fall at Ballarat on Thursday.

First Settler ridden by Michael Dee wins the Sportsbet Photo Finish Refund Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse on June 29, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Exciting Price-Kent Jr colts hard to split in Danehill

First Settler and Reserve Bank top the betting in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes as the stablemates look to boost their Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes ambitions.

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