A SHOUTING match between leading Sydney jockey Jim Cassidy and Melbourne trainer Tony Vasil after the defeat of two-year-old Psychologist at Rosehill eight days ago is set to be investigated by Racing NSW stewards

THE flames were almost in the cockpit now. "Bail out, Carruthers!" shouted the young pilot. "I'll hold her steady while you ditch. That's an order, Carruthers! And, Bill say goodbye to Angela for me."

IRISH trainer Aidan O'Brien has all but guaranteed that Europe's best stayer and Melbourne Cup second favourite Septimus will start today despite nagging concerns over the firmness of the Flemington track.

TO BET or not to bet? Black or red? Yes or no?

PUNTERS at this year's spring racing carnival face the temptation of the most lucrative trackside bet ever offered in Victoria - one that could make them millionaires in an afternoon.