Filly emerges as Guineas threat

DENMAN continued his march towards the Australian Guineas with yet another emphatic victory against the colts in yesterday's group 2 D'Urban Stakes at Caulfield €” but a member of the fairer sex could yet provide some resistance to Darley's superstar colt.

Bonny mare keeps Price ticking over for the spring

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.

Price after a Classic finish

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.

Piranha set out on heavy duty mission

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

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

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

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

Bag a big clutch this spring.

The Last Rites Of Spring

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Scorse Looking For Win In All-grey Showdown

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

Sleeping In Style

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

SPRING felt more like winter yesterday as temperatures in the Hunter plummeted eight to 10 degrees below average.

Westpac In $336m Write-down

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

Here are 10 ways to celebrate spring with beautiful crisp, green vegetables.

Spring Brings Out The Best In The Willows

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

Little Leona spring-summer launch Paddington

Sousa Strikes Up The Band For Darley Crew

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

This week: Racewear

Hold On To Your Hats

The Turnbull Stakes will be the race that shapes the spring, writes Andrew Eddy.

Pricer On Track To Champion Status

Photo: On the money: John Mills exercises Spring Champion Stakes favourite Predatory Pricer at Kembla yesterday.