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Flying Award kicks off Guineas campaign

Friday 21 August 2020, 9:30am

Danny O'Brien is set to make a big impact over the carnival and Flying Award is one of three horses he has at Moonee Valley set for spring riches.  Read more »

Waller lands another Mile with Savacool

Thursday 20 August 2020, 5:08pm

Jockey Tommy Berry has continued his sensational vein of form, producing Savacool with a barnstorming run to claim the Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Everest contender poised to trial at Farm

Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:44pm

Fresh from booking his place in The Everest, Adelaide sprinter Gytrash will be the star attraction at the Warwick Farm barrier trials.  Read more »

Thompson's spring dream team taking shape

Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:33pm

Trainer John Thompson is assembling a strong team for the Sydney carnival headed by Dreamforce, who will resume in a glorious edition of the Winx Stakes.  Read more »

Hickmott's stars thriving at Mount Macedon

Thursday 20 August 2020, 2:07pm

Trainer Rob Hickmott has returned to the Mount Macedon property from which he prepared two Melbourne Cup winners for leviathan owner Lloyd Williams.  Read more »

Parr back on course after illness scare

Thursday 20 August 2020, 1:42pm

Struck down by a rare disorder earlier this year, jockey Josh Parr is thankful to be back to full strength as he prepares for his return to Sydney racing.  Read more »

Forster weighs up jockey options for filly

Thursday 20 August 2020, 1:32pm

A rib injury to Taylor Marshall has forced trainer Desleigh Forster to seek a replacement rider for talented filly Eelloh at Doomben.  Read more »

Jungle's wet track edge back at Valley

Thursday 20 August 2020, 11:21am

Although ten-year-old sprinter Jungle Edge is yet to win at Moonee Valley, his trainer Mick Bell says a wet track can turn that around in the Carlyon Stakes.  Read more »

Winter find set to Show up in stakes test

Thursday 20 August 2020, 11:06am

Trainer Brad Widdup has a handy band of progressive mares on his books and hopes that two of them can make winning returns at Randwick.  Read more »

Vic apprentices celebrate first city wins

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 5:41pm

It was a big day for apprentice jockeys Alexandra Bryan and Carleen Hefel, who have both ridden their first city winners at the midweek program at Sandown.  Read more »

Important first up win for Raison D'Etre

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 4:00pm

Godolphin's work with flighty filly Raison D'Etre is beginning to reap dividends and they will look to raise the bar higher after her win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Brooklyn ready to hustle at The Valley

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 1:53pm

Unbeaten in two starts at Moonee Valley, Brookyn Hustle will return to the venue to chase her first black-type win in the Listed Carlyon Stakes.  Read more »

Winx a moment of truth for Brandenburg

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 11:47am

Trainer John Sargent says Brandenburg's performance against a quality Winx Stakes field will have a significant influence on the path he takes this spring.  Read more »

Nature Strip warms up with trial win

Tuesday 18 August 2020, 4:04pm

Nature Strip has kicked off an important week for trainer Chris Waller with a barrier trial win ahead of the return of up to six stablemates in the Winx Stakes.  Read more »

Three-year ban for jockey Adam Hyeronimus

Tuesday 18 August 2020, 11:42am

The riding career of Adam Hyeronimus hangs in the balance after Racing NSW stewards outed him for three years on betting-related offences.  Read more »

Change of plans for Cup-bound mare Oceanex

Monday 17 August 2020, 2:30pm

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have had a change of heart and will kick off Oceanex's Melbourne Cup campaign two weeks earlier than planned.  Read more »

US plans remain for Tulloch Lodge mare

Monday 17 August 2020, 1:00pm

Connections of Con Te Partiro have drawn up contingency plans in the event the coronavirus pandemic prevents them from pursuing their Breeders' Cup dream.  Read more »

Bivouac underlines Everest credentials

Monday 17 August 2020, 12:15pm

Two-time Group One winner Bivouac has scored an impressive barrier trial win under Hugh Bowman in his first public appearance of the season.  Read more »

Zahra rides feature double for Godolphin

Saturday 15 August 2020, 6:00pm

Top jockey Mark Zahra was thankful to get the chance to ride for Godolphin and he didn't let them down winning successive races on Viridine and Savatiano.  Read more »

Rising star North Pacific on Golden path

Saturday 15 August 2020, 5:18pm

Hawkes Racing are renowned for their success with well-bred colts and the trainers look to have another budding star in Golden Rose fancy North Pacific.  Read more »

Michael Rodd back in town with stakes win

Saturday 15 August 2020, 4:58pm

Lindsay Park was heading to a maiden with Bella Nipotina but an impressive trial persuaded them to tackle the Quezette Stakes and they were glad they did.  Read more »

Hyeronimus puts dramas aside to land win

Saturday 15 August 2020, 3:16pm

Jockey Adam Hyeronimus has cast aside a dramatic week to post a victory aboard tough Tulloch Lodge gelding Taikomochi at Randwick.  Read more »

Bless Her makes it five on end for Eden

Saturday 15 August 2020, 2:40pm

After improved mare Bless Her made it five wins from five starts this campaign, her trainer Shea Eden will set her for the Cockram Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Masked Crusader impressive despite defeat

Saturday 15 August 2020, 1:54pm

Godolphin mare Varda has continued her unbeaten winter run to claim the scalp of odds-on favourite Masked Crusader, who was game in defeat.  Read more »

Gytrash books Inglis slot in The Everest

Friday 14 August 2020, 4:17pm

South Australian sprinter Gytrash has become the latest horse confirmed for a spot in The Everest after being snapped up by slot holders Inglis.  Read more »

Smart colt out to protect unbeaten record

Friday 14 August 2020, 2:31pm

Smart Image will undergo a stern test of his Golden Rose credentials when he steps up to black-type company in the Up And Coming Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Class rise a query for Super Contender

Friday 14 August 2020, 1:47pm

The Chris Waller stable is not underestimating the challenge confronting talented sprinter Super Contender, who faces a class rise at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Trial win for Golden Rose favourite Farnan

Friday 14 August 2020, 1:32pm

Golden Slipper winner Farnan has made a winning return at his first public outing of the season in a Randwick barrier trial.  Read more »

Track specialist ready to fly in Lawrence

Friday 14 August 2020, 12:26pm

An outstanding record over the course and distance of the P B Lawrence Stakes, as well as race fitness, will hold Streets Of Avalon in good stead at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ex-Godolphin horses shape up well for Litt

Friday 14 August 2020, 12:05pm

Godolphin's dispersal sales are proving a happy hunting ground for trainer Richard Litt and he is hoping his luck can continue deeper into the spring.  Read more »

Bowman's Mother back but pressure is off

Friday 14 August 2020, 10:47am

Trainer Daniel Bowman hopes Begood Toya Mother has reaped the benefits of a longer spell as he prepares to chase successive wins in the Regal Roller Stakes.  Read more »

Top trainer poised to form new partnership

Thursday 13 August 2020, 7:05pm

Rosehill horseman Gerald Ryan will enter a training partnership with his long-time assistant Sterling Alexiou this season.  Read more »

Son of a gun scores smart win on debut

Thursday 13 August 2020, 6:45pm

A well bred colt out of Golden Slipper winner Miss Finland has made a perfect start to his career with an impressive win at Newcastle.  Read more »

Parlophone chasing hat-trick at Caulfield

Thursday 13 August 2020, 5:37pm

Co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have ambitious spring plans for Quezette Stakes runner Parlophone, who they hope can graduate to Group One level.  Read more »

Golden Slipper winner to trial at Randwick

Thursday 13 August 2020, 4:48pm

A host of racing's biggest equine stars, highlighted by Golden Slipper winner Farnan, will step out in barrier trials at Randwick.  Read more »

Legendary Diva's daughter breaks through

Thursday 13 August 2020, 4:33pm

Sublime Diva, a daughter of three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, has posted her first win in Victoria.  Read more »

Key gear change for Kisukano at Eagle Farm

Thursday 13 August 2020, 2:48pm

Toowoomba trainer Michael Nolan has worked hard to improve the barrier manners of Kisukano ahead of her upcoming Eagle Farm assignment.  Read more »

Peters' powerful spring attack kicks off

Thursday 13 August 2020, 2:29pm

Prominent West Australian owner Bob Peters has taken a fresh approach to the spring carnival as he bids to raid the coffers of some of Victoria's biggest races.  Read more »

Carnival contenders step out for O'Shea

Thursday 13 August 2020, 12:50pm

A period of rebuilding has laid the foundations for John O'Shea to have a strong spring carnival presence and potentially unearth his next headline horse.  Read more »

Pride to test the spring waters with Torun

Thursday 13 August 2020, 10:17am

An unabashed fan of promising three-year-old Torun, trainer Joe Pride is keen to see how the colt handles his first serious test at Randwick.  Read more »

Moody in good health heading into spring

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 5:42pm

Having recently bolstered his spring carnival team, trainer Peter Moody is looking forward to launching a Caulfield and Melbourne Cups bid.  Read more »

Sherry celebrates another Sydney milestone

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 5:06pm

Tom Sherry, an emerging talent among Sydney's apprentice jockey ranks, has ridden a brace of winners at Warwick Farm to land his maiden city double.  Read more »

Rawiller lodges appeal against riding ban

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 2:32pm

Top jockey Nash Rawiller will appeal the severity of a riding ban stemming from his winning effort aboard Eduardo in the Missile Stakes.  Read more »

Williams returns to the fold at Caulfield

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 2:20pm

Champion jockey Craig Williams will return to riding after a three week break and has already set his sights on another Melbourne premiership title.  Read more »

Holyfield can send Neasham out a winner

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 12:24pm

A stakes victory by Holyfield would be an ideal farewell gift for Annabel Neasham as she prepares for her final days with the Maher and Eustace stable.  Read more »

Sydney off the menu for Jennifer Eccles

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 9:42am

Trainer Shaun Ritchie has confirmed the Melbourne spring carnival remains on the radar for Jennifer Eccles, provided her form warrants an Australian raid.  Read more »

Wet track to suit Tulloch Lodge improvers

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 5:44pm

Tulloch Lodge will bid to continue its successful affinity with the Up And Coming Stakes, nominating two progressive colts for the showcase race.  Read more »

Waller to make quiet start to Vic carnival

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 1:55pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller is poised to have his first stakes runner in Victoria this season with Kings Will Dream on track to resume at Caulfield.  Read more »

Derby winner set for Sydney spring return

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 12:38pm

Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker and stablemate The Chosen One will headline the spring carnival arsenal of trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman.  Read more »

Rothfire steals the show at Doomben trials

Tuesday 11 August 2020, 11:31am

Outstanding three-year-old Rothfire has starred at the Doomben barrier trials, recording a brilliant all-the-way win in fast time.  Read more »

Cape Of Good Hope set for racing return

Monday 10 August 2020, 2:24pm

Lindsay Park is confident the feet issues which have hampered Cape Of Good Hope have been rectified ahead of his resumption at Caulfield.  Read more »

Epsom-bound Tyzone shines in barrier trial

Monday 10 August 2020, 12:49pm

Group One winner Tyzone indicated he was on target for an Epsom Handicap campaign with a solid placing in a Gold Coast barrier trial.  Read more »

Verry seasoned mare preparing for Cups bid

Monday 10 August 2020, 12:25pm

Multiple Group One winner Verry Elleegant will return in the Winx Stakes to begin a campaign targeted towards the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.  Read more »

Ryan satisfied with Sydney spring menu

Monday 10 August 2020, 9:53am

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to keep many of Sydney's best horses at home in the short-term and that holds no concerns for Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan.  Read more »

Octane continues form surge under Stokes

Saturday 8 August 2020, 5:26pm

In-form gelding Octane has made a winning return to Victoria to take his record to six victories from seven starts for trainer Phillip Stokes.  Read more »

Oliver delivers Brave win for Godolphin

Saturday 8 August 2020, 5:14pm

Damien Oliver has made a habit of winning the first stakes race of the Victorian season, landing his fifth Aurie's Star Stakes aboard Home Of The Brave.  Read more »

Eduardo makes it two from two in Sydney

Saturday 8 August 2020, 4:55pm

Trainer Joe Pride has captured his third Missile Stakes crown with recent recruit Eduardo, who has led throughout in the Group Two Rosehill sprint.  Read more »

Neasham floats Anders as Everest contender

Saturday 8 August 2020, 4:07pm

The Everest is being proposed as a potential target for speedy colt Anders after he outclassed his rivals to score a comfortable win in The Rosebud.  Read more »

Talented Tavidance bounces back in style

Saturday 8 August 2020, 3:34pm

Co-trainer Michael Kent Junior expects Tavidance to continue to progress through the grades after rebounding from a below-par run with a win at Flemington.  Read more »

Exemplar earns Melbourne Cup shot with win

Saturday 8 August 2020, 2:15pm

Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will give in-form stayer Exemplar a chance to qualify for the Melbourne Cup following consecutive wins at Flemington.  Read more »

Group One spring goals loom for Montefilia

Saturday 8 August 2020, 12:50pm

Trainer David Payne will consider Group One options in Sydney and Melbourne for Montefilia after her win against older horses at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wet weather a boost for Fastnet Cyclone

Friday 7 August 2020, 5:34pm

The prospect of a wet track at Doomben has given trainer Stuart Kendrick added confidence that Fastnet Cyclone can land back-to-back wins.  Read more »

Payne dares Widgee to prove theory wrong

Friday 7 August 2020, 5:22pm

Trainer Patrick Payne is not convinced Widgee Turf is at his best on a straight track but he is happy to be proven wrong when the horse runs at Flemington.  Read more »

Fresh challenge for Eduardo in Missile

Friday 7 August 2020, 11:30am

Lightly-raced sprinter Eduardo will have the advantage of race fitness when he bids to deliver trainer Joe Pride a hat-trick of Missile Stakes victories.  Read more »

Octane out to prove a point in Melbourne

Friday 7 August 2020, 10:45am

The most expensive yearling sold in Victoria, Octane will face a class test when he returns from a stint in Adelaide for a Flemington assignment.  Read more »

Relaxed Anders ready to blossom in Rosebud

Friday 7 August 2020, 9:41am

He has been a work in progress but Anders is showing signs he has turned the corner ahead of his seasonal return in The Rosebud at Rosehill.  Read more »

VRC Oaks winner put on notice to perform

Thursday 6 August 2020, 3:41pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien wants to see a return to form from Group One winner Miami Bound to prove she is on target for bigger spring goals.  Read more »

Weather to determine Ryan's rosiest chance

Thursday 6 August 2020, 2:55pm

Gerald Ryan has drawn comparisons between Return With Honour and former stakes winner Hinchinbrook as he prepares a three-pronged assault on The Rosebud.  Read more »

Kemp has another Weetwood on his radar

Thursday 6 August 2020, 1:49pm

A Weetwood Handicap start is the goal trainer Kevin Kemp has set for talented sprinter Mr Marbellouz, who resumes from a long layoff at Doomben  Read more »

So Si Bon looms as a Cox Plate wildcard

Thursday 6 August 2020, 1:30pm

Connections of So Si Bon have thrown in a nomination for the Cox Plate ahead of the gelding's resumption in a Group Three sprint at Flemington.  Read more »

Melody Belle on song for Missile Stakes

Thursday 6 August 2020, 1:05pm

Missile Stakes favourite Melody Belle has passed a fitness test and will kick-start her season in the Rosehill sprint.  Read more »

Godolphin filly Tiny posts dogged victory

Wednesday 5 August 2020, 6:15pm

Untapped filly Tiny has shown tremendous fight to break her maiden at Canterbury and put herself in the mix to join Godolphin's spring team.  Read more »

Bussutin, Young unearth Vic Derby hopeful

Wednesday 5 August 2020, 5:30pm

Untapped three-year-old Wertheimer will be set on a Victoria Derby path after making a winning debut for new trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young.  Read more »

Ambitious spring sprint plans for Trope

Wednesday 5 August 2020, 5:17pm

Trainer Julius Sandhu will unveil new recruit Trope at Flemington in a race he hopes can be a stepping stone towards Group One targets this spring.  Read more »

Wet track to suit Prime Star in Rosebud

Wednesday 5 August 2020, 4:59pm

Proven ability on rain-affected ground could be crucial for the Michael and Richard Freedman-trained Prime Star when he resumes in stakes grade at Rosehill.  Read more »

VRC maintains hope for carnival crowds

Wednesday 5 August 2020, 4:37pm

The Victoria Racing Club has not ruled out having crowds attend the Melbourne spring carnival, pending developments with the COVID-19 situation in the state.  Read more »

Veteran among two Missile runners for Lees

Wednesday 5 August 2020, 1:02pm

On the back of a successful 2019-20 season, trainer Kris Lees will look to make his presence felt in the Missile Stakes with Le Romain and Special Reward.  Read more »

Lightly-raced Diva set for midweek return

Tuesday 4 August 2020, 4:35pm

Trainers Michael and Richard Freedman want to see a drying track for well-bred mare Juan Diva, who has been slated to resume at Canterbury.  Read more »

Stricter protocols for Victorian racing

Tuesday 4 August 2020, 2:30pm

Racing Victoria officials will continue to monitor their biosecurity protocols as they strive to keep the industry buoyant through the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Nature Strip stars with impressive trial

Tuesday 4 August 2020, 1:50pm

Brilliant sprinter Nature Strip has indicated he is on target for another lucrative campaign, cruising to a barrier trial victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Snowdens' new-season 3YOs set to strike

Monday 3 August 2020, 1:45pm

Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden have nominated four horses across the first two black-type races of the Sydney season at Rosehill.  Read more »

Waller's biggest stars prepare to trial

Monday 3 August 2020, 1:19pm

Nature Strip will be the headline act at a star-studded barrier trial session at Rosehill, which also includes Caulfield Cup fancy Master Of Wine.  Read more »

Catalyst on a Golden Sydney spring path

Monday 3 August 2020, 12:59pm

The $7.5 million Golden Eagle will be the spring goal for Catalyst, who will also be on a mission to put himself into calculations for The Everest.  Read more »

Sherry sizzles to land first Sydney winner

Saturday 1 August 2020, 5:05pm

Apprentice Tom Sherry has made a sparkling start to the season, breaking through for his first metropolitan win aboard Fulmina for his master Mark Newnham.  Read more »

Brooklyn Hustle all class in Valley win

Saturday 1 August 2020, 3:56pm

The Jason Warren-trained Brooklyn Hustle has stamped her class at The Valley with a dominant performance to post her first win in 20 months.  Read more »

Hard Landing returns with soft Valley win

Saturday 1 August 2020, 2:40pm

Trainers Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes hope Hard Landing's victory at The Valley can be a stepping stone to bigger races this spring.  Read more »

Man Of Peace signals Kosciuszko intentions

Saturday 1 August 2020, 1:51pm

The Matthew Dale-trained Man Of Peace has rocketed into calculations for The Kosciuszko, handling a distance drop to record a Randwick victory.  Read more »

Portelli, O'Hara open season with a bang

Saturday 1 August 2020, 12:38pm

Trainer Gary Portelli and jockey Kathy O'Hara have continued their successful combination to win the opening race of the new racing term at Randwick.  Read more »

Raceday gallop for O'Brien pair at Geelong

Friday 31 July 2020, 4:09pm

Two of trainer Danny O'Brien's spring contenders, Vow And Declare and Russian Camelot, have taken part in a gallop between races at Geelong.  Read more »

Gobstopper to scale Grand National Hurdle

Friday 31 July 2020, 3:29pm

New Zealand jumper Gobstopper's former trainer expects the gelding to mount a sterner challenge in this edition of Grand National Hurdle at Sandown.  Read more »

Prize money returns to pre-COVID-19 levels

Friday 31 July 2020, 1:49pm

Having been slashed because of uncertainty with the financial health of the racing industry, prize money returns to previous levels in the new season.  Read more »

Luke Dittman the Right choice for Gough

Friday 31 July 2020, 1:47pm

Luke Dittman will be out to continue a purple patch of form after picking up the important ride on Right Or Wrong at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Bougoure to extend success with Azzareach

Friday 31 July 2020, 1:09pm

Trainer Danny Bougoure hopes to continue his recent run of success with the promising Azzareach in the QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Summer test for Mr Bellagio at Eagle Farm

Friday 31 July 2020, 12:52pm

The consistent Mr Bellagio can earn himself an extensive summer carnival campaign if he races well in the Open Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Freedman partnership after winning start

Friday 31 July 2020, 12:23pm

Anthony Freedman and his son Sam are set to have the first runners of their training partnership at The Valley at Melbourne's first meeting of the new season.  Read more »

Austin's sprinter ready to make some noise

Friday 31 July 2020, 12:15pm

Under-rated sprinter Inanup has been the flagbearer for Jarrod Austin, a role the trainer hopes the horse can continue to play into the new racing season.  Read more »

Hard Landing makes return at The Valley

Friday 31 July 2020, 11:58am

After missing the majority of the autumn with a respiratory complaint, Hard Landing is making an early return ahead of the spring at The Valley.  Read more »

Star mare Melody Belle wins Randwick trial

Friday 31 July 2020, 11:52am

The Jamie Richards-trained star New Zealand mare Melody Belle has won a barrier trial at Randwick as she prepares for her return to racing in Sydney.  Read more »

High-profile horses to trial at Randwick

Thursday 30 July 2020, 3:07pm

Group Two-winning sprinter Splintex is scheduled to be among a host of well-performed horses who will step out at an important set of Randwick barrier trials.  Read more »

NZ mare Santa Catarina steps out at Valley

Thursday 30 July 2020, 1:06pm

Having recently been sent to trainer Mike Moroney in Victoria, New Zealand mare Santa Catarina is set to race in Melbourne for the first time at The Valley.  Read more »