Huge crowd at Tokyo for Tenno Sho
Tokyo Racecourse was packed for Sunday's Tenno Sho, with a huge crowd turning out for one of Japan's major Group 1 races.
The scenes were another reminder of the enormous popularity of horse racing in Japan.
Pericles heads towards CF Orr Stakes
Saturday's Group 2 Russell Balding Stakes winner Pericles is likely to head to the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes at Sandown Hillside on November 14.
The race is looking as a strong contest, with Angel Capital, Splash Back and Jimmysstar also among the expected runners.
Tom Kitten confirmed for Champions Mile
Tom Kitten will contest Saturday's Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington, with Mark Zahra booked to ride.
The gelding will take his place in one of the major features on Champions Day.
Skyhook heads to paddock
Skyhook has been sent to the paddock following his spring campaign.
Million-dollar Franked Up wins on debut
Franked Up, who was purchased for $1 million as a yearling, made an impressive winning debut over 1600m.
Nick Ryan inquiry adjourned
A Racing Victoria stewards' inquiry involving trainer Nick Ryan has been adjourned after Ryan did not attend Monday's hearing.
The inquiry follows the discovery of syringes containing a prohibited substance at his Flemington stables on Saturday.
Stewards heard evidence from veterinarian Dr Luke Campbell, with the matter to continue at a later date.
Harry Coffey cleared for Melbourne Cup ride
Harry Coffey has been passed fit to ride Shockletz in Tuesday's Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) following a remarkable recovery from injury.
Coffey injured his collarbone in a fall during Saturday's Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes and underwent a medical procedure on Sunday.
After being assessed by his surgeon and Racing Victoria chief medical officer Dr Ben Baressi on Monday, Coffey received clearance to ride the Ciaron Maher-trained mare.
The decision gives Coffey the chance to add a Melbourne Cup to his Caulfield Cup success.
CWR Review & Preview – Melbourne Cup special
Chris and Charlie are back with a special edition of the CWR Review & Preview Show, covering a big week of racing.
The boys preview Tuesday's Melbourne Cup and Big Dance, along with Thursday's VRC Oaks, as the Flemington Carnival continues.
Watch the full show:
St Gotthard spelled after Coolmore placing
St Gotthard has been sent to the paddock following his second placing in Saturday's Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes.
The colt will now be prepared for an autumn campaign, with the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington his main target.
Pride Of Jenni ruled out of Champions Mile
Pride Of Jenni will not contest Saturday's Group 1 Champions Mile at Flemington.
The popular mare has been battling a mild infection, with connections electing not to press ahead with the race.
Sheza Alibi finished for spring
Sheza Alibi has been sent for a spell following her luckless run in Saturday's $10 million Golden Eagle.
The star mare will miss Champions Day at Flemington and is expected to return to racing in the autumn.
Sovereignty wins Breeders' Cup Classic and retires
Sovereignty has won the US$7 million Breeders' Cup Classic, defeating Knightsbridge and The Puma in an impressive performance.
The colt surged past Knightsbridge in the straight before holding off The Puma to score by 1¾ lengths.
Following the victory, Sovereignty has been retired to stud, with an advertised service fee of US$150,000.
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