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Price aims Tavisan at Caulfield Guineas

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 4:08pm

Former New Zealand colt Tavisan is being put on a path to the Group One Caulfield Guineas, starting with the McKenzie Stakes.  Read more »

Waller fined for Queensland positive swab

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 2:00pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller has been fined $1000 under a local Queensland rule after one of his horses showed traces of a diuretic at officials trials.  Read more »

Queensland racecaller Paul Dolan to retire

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 11:33am

Paul Dolan, who has called gallops and greyhound meetings at 104 tracks around the world, has announced he will retire.  Read more »

Relaxed Bergerac ready for Sunshine Coast

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 11:21am

A successful plan to take the stress out of a recent trip to Sydney for Bergerac has him ready to return to Queensland racing at the Sunshine Coast  Read more »

Owner keeping options open for Chautauqua

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 10:45am

Chautauqua will attempt to save his racing career in a trial between races at Rosehill where he will tackle five Chris Waller-trained horses.  Read more »

Godolphin appoints Grimwade in Melbourne

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 10:26am

Kate Grimwade has assumed the role of Godolphin assistant trainer in Melbourne at the Carbine Lodge stable at Flemington.  Read more »

Menari added to Newgate stallion roster

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 9:23am

Exceptional sprinter Menari has been added to this season's stallion roster at Newgate Farm after having his retirement hastened by injury.  Read more »

Chad Schofield to ride in Japan

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 8:25am

Chad Schofield will represent Hong Kong in an international jockeys' challenge at Sapporo in Japan.  Read more »

Mark Currie bid to race horse in NSW fails

Wednesday 22 August 2018, 8:10am

Queensland trainer Mark Currie is not allowed to race horses in NSW after stewards ruled against him in a show cause hearing.  Read more »

Harper's Choice to head to Wyong Cup

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 6:29pm

Premier's Cup Prelude winner Harper's Choice will be diverted to the Wyong Cup rather than run at Rosehill  Read more »

San Domenico return for unbeaten Graff

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 6:02pm

Unbeaten colt Graff will put his credentials for Group One three-year-old races on show when he makes his return in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tim Clark reunites with Shoals in trial

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 3:02pm

Sydney jockey Tim Clark has made the trip to Victoria to ride Shoals in a Cranbourne barrier trial in preparation for the mare's spring return.  Read more »

Multiple Group One winner Jameka retired

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 1:31pm

Connections of Jameka have made the decision to retire the multiple Group One-winning mare.  Read more »

Mr Sneaky on path to Group One handicap

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 11:59am

The McKenzie Stakes at Moonee Valley will be the launching pad for Mr Sneaky on his path towards another crack at the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Full field for Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 11:56am

A full field will run in the Listed Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury with Godolphin's Flow the favourite in early markets.  Read more »

Hikaya chasing Melbourne win at Sandown

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 11:55am

After a maiden win at Gawler, the Tony McEvoy-trained Hikaya will chase a Melbourne city win at Sandown over 1400m.  Read more »

Chautauqua to have race day trial

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 11:17am

Racing NSW stewards have given permission for Chatauqua to run in a race day barrier trial as connections pursue his reinstatement to racing.  Read more »

Report into NZ racing to be released

Tuesday 21 August 2018, 10:25am

A report into the New Zealand racing industry by John Messara will be released at a public meeting in Hamilton.  Read more »

Brutal among McKenzie Stakes nominations

Monday 20 August 2018, 4:54pm

The Listed McKenzie Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings has attracted 20 nominations including impressive debut winner Brutal.  Read more »

Dio D'Oro to step up to stakes company

Monday 20 August 2018, 4:40pm

Winter star Dio D'Oro will be one of three stakes runners for trainer Gary Portelli at Rosehill.  Read more »

Damien Oliver wins ninth Scobie Breasley

Monday 20 August 2018, 3:25pm

Damien Oliver has won his ninth Scobie Breasley Medal for riding excellence at the annual Victorian Trainer and Jockey awards.  Read more »

Hey Doc on target for Moonee Valley return

Monday 20 August 2018, 2:44pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes dual Group One winner Hey Doc has done enough work to make his mark over 1000m first-up in the Carlyon Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Divine Unicorn to resume at Caloundra

Monday 20 August 2018, 1:15pm

Tattersall's Cup winner Divine Unicorn will begin his spring campaign in an open handicap at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Viddora building up for G1 Moir first-up

Monday 20 August 2018, 12:50pm

Viddora has pleased her trainer Lloyd Kennewell in a gallop at Moonee Valley as the mare starts to ramp up preparations for the Group One Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Redzel wins barrier trial at Rosehill

Monday 20 August 2018, 8:36am

Redzel has won a barrier trial at Rosehill as he prepares for his defence of the $13 million Everest while favourite Trapeze Artist has run a pleasing fourth.  Read more »

Sea King National hero at fourth attempt

Sunday 19 August 2018, 6:27pm

As Wells has faltered in his attempt at a record fourth Grand National success at Ballarat, veteran Sea King has stolen the 4500m-contest at his fourth attempt.  Read more »

George Main Stakes for Winx

Sunday 19 August 2018, 6:20pm

Winx will defend the George Main Stakes before she heads to Melbourne to be prepared for a tile at a fourth Cox Plate.  Read more »

Birdsville race meeting to be telecast

Sunday 19 August 2018, 5:15pm

The famous Birdsville race meeting will be telecast and have TAB status for the first time this year.  Read more »

Blood And Sand jumps to Houlahan success

Sunday 19 August 2018, 4:55pm

Blood And Sand has taken a giant step up in grade to claim victory in the J J Houlahan Hurdle at Ballarat.  Read more »

Rosehill trial the next step for Lanciato

Sunday 19 August 2018, 4:33pm

Epsom Handicap contender Lanciato will have a Rosehill barrier trial in preparation for his next scheduled start on the way to his Group One mission.  Read more »

Japanese trio have a day out at Ballarat

Sunday 19 August 2018, 4:27pm

Japanese newcomers Admire Robson, Cassius and Tosen Basil have taken to the course proper at Ballarat and pleased trainer Darren Weir with their gallops.  Read more »

Aquis to sponsor Beaudesert club

Sunday 19 August 2018, 3:03pm

The Aquis group has expanded its sponsorships by acquiring naming rights to the Beaudesert club in south east Queensland.  Read more »

Faatinah set for Valley return in Carlyon

Sunday 19 August 2018, 2:55pm

After a successful trip to Dubai, Lindsay Park sprinter Faatinah makes his return in the Carlyon Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Qld trainers want altrenogest guidelines

Sunday 19 August 2018, 2:13pm

Queensland trainers want a clearer ruling on the use of altrenogest which can help regulate cycles in fillies and mares.  Read more »

Hamada to be set for Melbourne Cup

Sunday 19 August 2018, 11:38am

Melbourne Cup hopeful Hamada has continued his winning spree with a clear-cut victory in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury.  Read more »

Group One push for Hollindale Stakes

Sunday 19 August 2018, 11:12am

The Gold Coast Turf Club has begun a push to get its weight-for-age Hollindale Stakes lifted to Group One status.  Read more »

Le Romain a class above in G3 Show County

Saturday 18 August 2018, 5:45pm

Le Romain has returned to the winner's circle for the first time in 12 starts after giving at least 5.5kg to his Show County Quality rivals.  Read more »

Osborne Bulls wins first-up at Caulfield

Saturday 18 August 2018, 5:37pm

Godolphin galloper Osborne Bulls has shown his fighting spirit in landing the Listed Regal Roller Stakes first-up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Egyptian Symbol defies betting in Toy Show

Saturday 18 August 2018, 5:16pm

Egyptian Symbol has claimed a tough win in the Group Three Toy Show Quality, leading all the way to defy a betting drift.  Read more »

Showtime prevails in WFA Lawrence Stakes

Saturday 18 August 2018, 5:10pm

Showtime has denied Hartnell back-to-back wins in the Group Two PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Relief, pride as Winx extends run to No.26

Saturday 18 August 2018, 4:54pm

A part-owner of Winx says everything about the horse is phenomenal after she extended her winning streak to 26.  Read more »

Winx to be honoured with postage stamp

Saturday 18 August 2018, 4:48pm

Champion racehorse Winx will be honoured with a commemorative postage stamp following her Australian record 26th consecutive win.  Read more »

Maloney continues Queensland win streak

Saturday 18 August 2018, 4:39pm

Former Victorian Jockey Ryan Maloney has continued his winning streak in Queensland, riding Dal Cielo to victory at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sunlight shines in Group 3 Quezette Stakes

Saturday 18 August 2018, 4:17pm

Sunlight has recaptured her best two-year-old form, taking out the Group Three Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

The world the last time Winx was beaten

Saturday 18 August 2018, 4:10pm

Tony Abbott was still prime minister the last time champion racehorse Winx failed to return to the mounting yard a winner.  Read more »

Clark rewarded for chasing Master Ash ride

Saturday 18 August 2018, 3:40pm

Co-trainer Adrian Bott says Master Ash has the Group One Golden Rose on his agenda after taking out the Up And Coming Stakes.  Read more »

Tony Nicconi wins Group Three Vain Stakes

Saturday 18 August 2018, 3:26pm

Tony Nicconi has led home stablemate Long Leaf to provide the quinella for Lindsay Park in the Group Three Vain Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winx reigns over Randwick in her own race

Saturday 18 August 2018, 3:09pm

Winx has again shown who is boss, kicking off her campaign with an Australian record 26th consecutive win in the Group One race at Randwick bearing her name.  Read more »

Fiesta takes first leg of Princess Series

Saturday 18 August 2018, 2:40pm

The Chris Waller-trained Fiesta has taken the first leg of the Princess Series for three-year-old fillies with a stylish win in the Silver Shadow Stakes.  Read more »

Fighting Teo claims battle of the giants

Saturday 18 August 2018, 2:03pm

Massive gelding Fighting Teo has overcome a wide trip to beat fellow giant-sized stayer Meteorologist at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Strong Caulfield gallop ideal for Magic

Saturday 18 August 2018, 1:57pm

Damien Oliver has given Vega Magic a gallop between races at Caulfield in preparation for the Group One Memsie Stakes.  Read more »

Segenhoe gets own way in stayers' race

Saturday 18 August 2018, 1:33pm

Segenhoe has been able to get a soft lead in the staying race at Randwick to defy his more fancied opponents.  Read more »

Miss Siska stays on to win at Caulfield

Saturday 18 August 2018, 1:30pm

Miss Siska, a close relation to multiple Group One-winning sprinter Hay List, has won over a middle distance at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bowman off to perfect start on Winx Day

Saturday 18 August 2018, 12:57pm

Butchoy may lack confidence but he's helped get Winx's jockey Hugh Bowman off to a perfect start at Randwick.  Read more »

Plumb siblings in a first in Qld racing

Saturday 18 August 2018, 12:48pm

Trainer Angela Plumb and her jockey brother Ryan Plumb have combined to enter Queensland racing's record books with a winner at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Mare stars for Edmonds on her way to stud

Saturday 18 August 2018, 12:39pm

Well-bred mare Awake The Stars has scored an impressive win at the Gold Coast in her farewell to the racetrack as she heads to stud.  Read more »

Wells chases a record fourth GN Steeple

Saturday 18 August 2018, 11:16am

Former champion jumps jockey Craig Durden has a soft spot for Wells who will rewrite history if he wins the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat.  Read more »

Land Of Plenty on path towards G1 targets

Friday 17 August 2018, 6:03pm

Land Of Plenty will resume in the Listed Regal Roller Stakes and is being aimed towards the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and Toorak Handicap this spring.  Read more »

Williams in charge of Keys promising 3YOs

Friday 17 August 2018, 5:56pm

Craig Williams is happy to get aboard a couple of Cranbourne three-year-old trial winners for trainer Ken Keys at Caulfield.  Read more »

Newnham expects 1300m to suit The Enzo

Friday 17 August 2018, 5:52pm

Trainer Mark Newnham believes Inglis Classic winner The Enzo can make the grade over 1300m in the Up And Coming Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Ace High begins Cup prep in Winx Stakes

Friday 17 August 2018, 4:52pm

Ace High's trainer David Payne is under no illusions about the Cup contender beating Winx at Randwick but does think Kementari could go close.  Read more »

Currie back on Sunlight in Quezette Stakes

Friday 17 August 2018, 3:32pm

Luke Currie is looking forward to getting back on Sunlight in the Quezette Stakes after missing her most recent start because of her light weight.  Read more »

No weight issues this time for Hartnell

Friday 17 August 2018, 3:13pm

Hartnell and Craig Williams are back to defend their crown in the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Oohood on target for Silver Shadow return

Friday 17 August 2018, 2:26pm

Triple Group One placegetter Oohood gets her latest chance to shed her maiden tag when she resumes in the Silver Shadow Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Long wait over for the talented Big Tree

Friday 17 August 2018, 2:12pm

The injury-plagued Big Tree will finally make it back to the racetrack at the Gold Coast after nearly two years.  Read more »

Boyd conscious again after trackwork fall

Friday 17 August 2018, 1:03pm

Anthony Boyd is conscious and talking following a trackwork fall that saw him airlifted to a Melbourne hospital.  Read more »

Anderson chases money for Dato Tan

Friday 17 August 2018, 11:45am

Trainer Chris Anderson is keen to win a Saturday metropolitan race with Colour of Money for the gelding's owner Dato Tan Chin Nam.  Read more »

PRIME THOROUGHBREDS Update 17/08/18

Friday 17 August 2018, 8:58am

This week's latest Prime Thoroughbreds update from Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Torcedor to join Wohler in Germany

Friday 17 August 2018, 8:44am

Top-class stayer Torcedor is to leave Jessica Harrington's yard after being sold to continue his racing career in Germany with Andreas Wohler.  Read more »

New training track for Mornington

Friday 17 August 2018, 8:18am

The Mornington Racecourse will soon have a new all-weather synthetic training track to replace an existing sand training track.  Read more »

Winx, Waller major NSW awards winners

Thursday 16 August 2018, 9:28pm

Champion Winx and her trainer Chris Waller are the major winners at the NSW Racehorse awards.  Read more »

Secret Lady to step up in Silver Shadow

Thursday 16 August 2018, 5:51pm

Gary Portelli is looking to Silver Shadow Stakes contender Secret Lady and her stablemates to help fill the void left by the retirement of She Will Reign.  Read more »

Lindsay Park to take on the Sydney 3YOs

Thursday 16 August 2018, 5:10pm

Smart Elissim and Futooh will represent the Lindsay Park stable in stakes races for three-year-olds at Randwick.  Read more »

All the facts about the Gr 1 Winx Stakes

Thursday 16 August 2018, 4:19pm

The Winx Stakes has attracted 11 acceptors for its introduction to the Australian Group One calendar.  Read more »

Plumbs out to make history at Gold Coast

Thursday 16 August 2018, 4:16pm

Trainer Angela Plumb and her jockey brother Ryan can claim a piece of Queensland history if Sugar Sizzle wins at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

All systems go for Winx in her own race

Thursday 16 August 2018, 4:11pm

Winx will line up in the race named after her at Randwick as the odds-on favourite to set an Australian record of 26 consecutive wins.  Read more »

Fidelia on track for first stakes test

Thursday 16 August 2018, 4:03pm

Robbie Griffiths would have liked a better barrier draw for Fidelia in the Quezette Stakes but expects a good showing from the filly in the Group Three race.  Read more »

Red Alto chasing back-to-back Sydney wins

Thursday 16 August 2018, 3:57pm

After beating a field full of Chris Waller-trained horses last start, the Brent Stanley-trained Red Alto will chase another victory at Randwick over 2400m.  Read more »

Bell wants Caulfield rain for Jungle Edge

Thursday 16 August 2018, 3:05pm

Trainer Mick Bell will consider bypassing the P B Lawrence Stakes if the forecast rain doesn't arrive before the Caulfield race.  Read more »

Jockey Anthony Boyd in hospital after fall

Thursday 16 August 2018, 2:34pm

Apprentice jockey Anthony Boyd has been flown to a Melbourne hospital after a trackwork fall at Ballarat.  Read more »

Sold For Song to run at Gold Coast

Thursday 16 August 2018, 12:59pm

Trainer Kevin Kemp has elected to run Sold For Song at the Gold Coast rather than Sydney.  Read more »

Osborne Bulls favourite for Regal Roller

Thursday 16 August 2018, 12:57pm

Osborne Bulls is favourite to return a winner in the Listed Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield as he heads towards the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Darktown to strut again at Gold Coast

Thursday 16 August 2018, 11:57am

Flying mare Darktown Strutter is set to maintain her outstanding statistics in Gold Coast races.  Read more »

Winx as good as ever: Hugh Bowman

Thursday 16 August 2018, 6:38am

Hugh Bowman is excited about the impending return of champion Winx in the race named in her honour at Randwick.  Read more »

Dual Group 1 winner She Will Reign retired

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 6:22pm

Dual Group One winner She Will Reign has run her last race with connections ending her campaign following the detection of inflammation in an airway.  Read more »

Winner and a suspension for Dee at Sandown

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 5:59pm

Jockey Michael Dee rode the final winner at the Sandown midweek card before stewards suspended him for 10 meetings on a careless riding charge.  Read more »

Declarationofheart impresses at Sandown

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 5:44pm

Lightly raced colt Declarationofheart has remained unbeaten with a first-up win at Sandown and will be put on a path towards the Group One Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Well-bred Miss Fabulass in Canterbury win

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 5:18pm

Miss Fabulass, the best-bred horse at Canterbury, has come away with the type of win expected from an odds-on favourite.  Read more »

Maher workers take honours in Mongol Derby

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 5:07pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher may have missed his chance at the Mongol Derby but his replacement Adrian Corboy and Annabel Neasham have won the endurance test.  Read more »

Godolphin confirm Kementari for Winx clash

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 4:20pm

Godolphin star Kementari will take his place against Winx at Randwick as the great mare chases her 26th consecutive win.  Read more »

Lindsay Park duo lock horns in Vain Stakes

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 4:13pm

Long Leaf and Tony Nicconi will represent Lindsay Park when they line up against each in the Vain Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Milestone city win for Darose and Doodt

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 4:06pm

Parwan Prince has given Jade Darose her first city win as a trainer, with the midweek victory also a metropolitan first for apprentice rider Lucinda Doodt.  Read more »

Import Meccabah's future in owner's hands

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 4:00pm

Trainer Matt Dunn will leave it up to owner John Haseler whether impressive former English mare Meccabah races on after her Doomben win.  Read more »

Hey Doc fresh in Sandown race day gallop

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 3:12pm

Dual Group One winner Hey Doc has had a gallop between races at Sandown as he prepares for his return to racing.  Read more »

Walker looking to be the Boss in Lawrence

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 3:05pm

Michael Walker will team with his Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss when the four-year-old resumes in the Group Two PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Williams lands plum Caulfield Cup mount

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 12:27pm

Craig Williams has been announced as the Caulfield Cup jockey for Kings Will Dream but won't ride the horse in his first few spring starts.  Read more »

Ex-Perth mare poised for Queensland debut

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 12:09pm

Stakes-winning Perth mare Volkoff will kick off her Queensland campaign for new trainers Bryan and Dan Guy at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Qld stewards issue further arsenic warning

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 11:22am

A horse trained in country NSW has become the latest Queensland winner to return a positive swab to arsenic.  Read more »

Trainer-breeder Ken "Tubby" Turner dies

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 10:00am

A funeral service for trainer and breeder Ken "Tubby" Turner's will be held in Brisbane.  Read more »

Ten rivals for Winx at Randwick

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 9:57am

Winx will have 10 rivals including Kementari at Randwick when she bids to set an Australian record of 26 consecutive wins.  Read more »