Spring carnival · 5 Oct 2026

Cosmic Crusader Turns a Flemington Bog into a Cox Plate Launchpad

Andrea Leek's breakthrough Group 1 winner stretched to 2000 metres, handled the heavy ground and put the Cox Plate firmly on the agenda.

Melbourne Cup · 5 Oct 2026

The Cup Picture Tightens as Maher's Stayers Climb the Order

Weekend wins earned Mr Monaco and Juja Kibo new Melbourne Cup weights — and moved both closer to the first Tuesday in November.

The Everest · 5 Oct 2026

Ka Ying Rising Steps into the Randwick Spotlight

The world's highest-rated horse meets four potential Everest rivals in a key 1000-metre trial before his title defence.

Rising talent · 5 Oct 2026

Crescent King Makes His Case for a Stakes Test

A powerful Warwick Farm finish has Peter Snowden looking toward the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes for his progressive colt.