Champion race mares head a list of five equine stars nominated for induction the US Racing Hall Of Fame.

Few horses own a more regal pedigree than Take Charge Indy, who lived up to it in style when he claimed the scalp of Union Rags in the G1 Florida Derby at the weekend.

Confidence in the market was borne out when gross receipts of $30,115,300 for the opening two days of Keeneland's January Horses of All Ages Sale exceeded total sales of $25,250,350 for last year's five-day auction.

Wyong trainer Steve Farley knows all about the hype of Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley.

The Queensland Reds and Crusaders are hoping to write the last chapter for their dream seasons when they meet in the Super Rugby decider.