Mic Mac Gives Eurell Plenty To Consider

WHILE the prospect of Apache Cat clashing with Australia's champion horse Weekend Hussler at Flemington late next month is mouth-watering enough for trainer Greg Eurell to eagerly look forward to the new year, he found another compelling reason at Caulfield yesterday.

All Eyes On Tolson's Potential Star, Just Look

SHE IS better known as a jumps trainer, but Lyn Tolson could have a horse with group race potential on her hands after the remarkable victory of Just Look in yesterday's listed Lord Stakes at Caulfield.

Newcomer A Chance For Kavanagh

THE stable's big names won't be back in Mark Kavanagh's Flemington stable until after Christmas, but the trainer could still pick up a city winner at Caulfield on Friday with a new horse in his stable, Sazonar.

Ollie Ensures Keano's Luck Improves

AT CAULFIELD two weeks ago, trainer Danny O'Brien commented that he had never seen a horse get into more trouble in a race after his promising three-year-old Keano ran an unlucky sixth.

Pain And Gain For Man, Beast

WHEN Kerrin McEvoy was hurled forward from Hasta Pronto in a false start and barrier attendant Brett Gordon clung to the reins of the youngster as if his life depended on it, the odds favoured man coming out of the royal.randwick.com Handicap at Royal Randwick yesterday with more pain than the horse.

Weight May Force Wa's Best Horse To Be Moved To Melbourne

ONE OF racing's emerging stars, Gilded Venom, may be relocated to a Melbourne stable next year as trainer and part-owner Steve Wallace believes he will be handicapped out of racing in Perth.

Brown Confident He's On The Best Horse

CHAMPION Melbourne sprinter Apache Cat is poised to join the likes of former star Falvelon as a winner of the $2.35million Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin today.

In The Herald: 1863

* The bushrangers Johnny Gilbert and Ben Hall (pictured) had a good day on the road, holding up two horse teams, a bullock team, a station overseer and, about 6pm, the mail coach from Forbes and Young.

No Stopping This Express

TRAINER Steve McKinnon knew in the closing stages of yesterday's Victoria Cup at Caulfield that it would be a nailbiting finish - which would suit his favourite horse, Orbit Express.

Report On Hendra Whipped As 'waste'

HENDRA-AFFECTED horse owners are fuming over the State Government's investigation into the virus outbreak, and say a report into the June incident, released last week, is a "waste of taxpayers' money".

There Was This Bloke Who Had A Horse, See . . .

Michael Evans knows it's important to dress well for the occasion.

Enjoying A Scenic Journey

AS WITH most industry participants involved with a serious horse, Western Australia's Durham Lodge Stud was looking forward to big-race glory over the spring carnival.

Slipper Winner Back In Action

IF SOMEONE asked you to name the former Golden Slipper winner racing at Caulfield tomorrow, you might take a little time working out which horse they were talking about.

Cup Shock As Bauer Faces Disqualification

IN AN embarrassing dilemma, Racing Victoria Ltd stewards today may be forced to disqualify Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer from last month's race, despite claims the horse received illegal treatment on advice from local veterinarians.

Special Albert Too Tired For Crack At Treuer Memorial

NEWCASTLE horse of the year Special Albert has been scratched from Saturday night's $125,000 group 1 Treuer Memorial (2540 metres) at Bankstown.

Rules Say Bauer Must Go

IN AN embarrassing dilemma, Racing Victoria Ltd stewards may be forced to disqualify Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer from last month's race, despite claims that the illegal treatment the English horse received was on advice from local veterinarians.

Robl Justifies Subtle Choice With Newcastle Win

PETER Robl is sure his decision to ride at Newcastle has led to the group 1-winning jockey finding "another real good horse".