Spring News

Price after a Classic finish

Friday November 13, 2009
SEVERAL of Melbourne's leading trainers are licking their wounds after a less-than-successful spring carnival and while Mick Price counts himself among that number, the Caulfield trainer at least enjoyed some satisfying moments.

Bonny mare keeps Price ticking over for the spring

Friday November 13, 2009
For even the leading trainers a galloper that keeps on surprising in big races can be as gratifying as a group 1 victory. Andrew Eddy reports.

Piranha set out on heavy duty mission

Monday September 14, 2009
STRADBROKE Handicap winner Black Piranha will begin its spring campaign lumping top weight of 60 kilograms in Wednesday's Cameron Handicap at Newcastle.

Cummings eyes fresh approach with Viewed

Friday August 28, 2009
Bart Cummings has long worked on the theory of 'miles in their legs' in planning his Melbourne Cup assaults. But last year's result may have forced a change of attitude. Andrew Eddy reports.

Demolition Experts

Thursday December 4, 2008
George Gaspar  Bob Richman had a sensational Spring Nationals winning both the Open Teams and the Bobby Evans Seniors Teams. In Round four of the Seniors Gaspar-Richman, Peter Buchen  Henry Christie blitzed Pauline Gumby- Bruce Neill, Edward Griffin-Mike Hughes 25-0. Full marks to the NEILL team, who recovered and reached the final.

Gill Trip Or Guilt Trip

Wednesday December 3, 2008
In the Spring National Open Teams the HORWITZ team qualified second and had a good win against a strong team in the semi-finals. In the final HORWITZ led until the very last board, all in all a powerful performance.

Snatch 'n' Grab

Sunday November 23, 2008
Bag a big clutch this spring.

The Last Rites Of Spring

Saturday November 8, 2008
Try this problem:

Scorse Looking For Win In All-grey Showdown

Thursday November 6, 2008
IN-form Newcastle trainer Alan Scorse will make a hit-and-run raid on the rich Melbourne Spring carnival today.

Sleeping In Style

Wednesday November 5, 2008
It doesn't matter whether you prefer your pyjamas to be cute, traditional or young and funky, this spring there is sleepwear to suit all tastes.

No Warm Welcome As Spring Cops The Cold Shoulder

Thursday October 23, 2008
SPRING felt more like winter yesterday as temperatures in the Hunter plummeted eight to 10 degrees below average.

Westpac In $336m Write-down

Saturday October 18, 2008
WESTPAC will report $336 million in one-off expenses in a self-imposed spring clean before its proposed merger with St George.

Go For Greens

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Here are 10 ways to celebrate spring with beautiful crisp, green vegetables.

Spring Brings Out The Best In The Willows

Monday October 6, 2008
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Presented by: Shakespeare et al Venue: Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland (phone 4951 6466) Season: Daily at 10am, until Saturday

Party With The Most Hissy Fits

Sunday October 5, 2008
Little Leona spring-summer launch Paddington

Sousa Strikes Up The Band For Darley Crew

Sunday October 5, 2008
A TEARY-EYED Peter Snowden could not contain his excitement after Sousa ploughed through the wet to romp home in yesterday's Spring Champion Stakes.

Sprint Into Spring

Saturday October 4, 2008
This week: Racewear

Hold On To Your Hats

Thursday October 2, 2008
The Turnbull Stakes will be the race that shapes the spring, writes Andrew Eddy.

Pricer On Track To Champion Status

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Photo: On the money: John Mills exercises Spring Champion Stakes favourite Predatory Pricer at Kembla yesterday.

Tribal Beat

Sunday September 28, 2008
Look to far off lands for inspiration this spring.

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