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Former trainer Bastiman outed for cobalt

Wednesday 15 August 2018, 9:40am

Former trainer Robin Bastiman has been disqualified for three years after administering a horse with a substance that contained elevated levels of cobalt.  Read more »

Weir keeps on racking up the winners

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 6:16pm

The new racing season may only be two weeks old but trainer Darren Weir is already setting the benchmark for winners and runners.  Read more »

Bonneval trial delayed by wet weather

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 6:15pm

A planned barrier trial for NZ Horse of the Year Bonneval has been postponsed because of wet weather.  Read more »

Steel Frost to resume in Spring Stakes

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 6:13pm

The Spring Stakes in Adelaide is the race of choice to kick off Steel Frost's campaign ahead of a possible trip to Melbourne later in spring.  Read more »

Prince in the big league in Winx Stakes

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 6:11pm

Invictus Prince will rightly start an outsider in the Winx Stakes with trainer Matthew Smith forced to begin somewhere as he heads to longer races.  Read more »

Wells headlines 14 Grand National entries

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 6:01pm

Three-time winner Wells will attempt a record-breaking fourth win in the Grand National Steeplechase when he runs over 4500m at Ballarat.  Read more »

RV working towards altrenogest solution

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 4:18pm

Racing Victoria is continuing its work with manufacturers as it endeavours to find a solution for the use of altrenogest in cycling fillies and mares.  Read more »

Caulfield returns planned for Stanley duo

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 3:34pm

Trainer Brent Stanley is planning to kick off the spring campaigns of talented three-year-olds The August and Casadiva in separate stakes races at Caulfield.  Read more »

Annunciate to keep run going at Sandown

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 2:27pm

Chris Hyland has joined his father Pat in a training partnership with the pair taking the in-form Annunciate to an 1800m-race at Sandown.  Read more »

James McDonald to ride Outback Barbie

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 12:38pm

James McDonald has been booked to replace the injured Blake Shinn on the Tony Gollan-trained Outback Barbie in the Silver Shadow Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Jameka plans still to be determined

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 12:07pm

A decision whether Jameka makes a return to racing in the P B Lawrence Stakes will be made after trainer Ciaron Maher discusses options with the mare's owners.  Read more »

Alizee out for the spring after bleeding

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 11:45am

Dual Group One winner Alizee has been sidelined for a mandatory three months after bleeding from both nostrils at trackwork.  Read more »

PRIME THOROUGHBREDS UPDATE 14/08/2018

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 9:35am

We have had a great start to the New Season with three winners from our first 10 runners. Everard kicked things off storming home at Scone for a very strong win and looks to have a nice future.  Read more »

She Will Reign in fitness scare

Tuesday 14 August 2018, 9:26am

Golden Slipper winner Estijaab will miss the spring while last year's winner She Will Reign is being monitored after the stable discovered blood in a nostril.  Read more »

New rule in NSW for altrenogest

Monday 13 August 2018, 6:30pm

NSW trainers will still be able to use products containing altrenogest to control the cycles of fillies and mares.  Read more »

Thrillster to make Quezette Stakes return

Monday 13 August 2018, 5:41pm

Promising three-year-old Thrillster will be out to enhance her spring claims when she resumes in the Group Three Quezette Stakes for fillies at Caulfield.  Read more »

Race options in two states for Inn Keeper

Monday 13 August 2018, 5:22pm

The Listed Regal Roller Stakes in Melbourne and Group Three Spring Stakes in Adelaide are options for consistent sprinter Inn Keeper.  Read more »

Widgee Turf on track for WFA test

Monday 13 August 2018, 4:38pm

The Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes looms as the biggest test to date for Widgee Turf with trainer Patrick Payne hoping for a rain-affected track for the gelding.  Read more »

Canberra horses back on the Highway

Monday 13 August 2018, 3:30pm

Racing NSW has reversed its decision to bar Canberra horses from the Highway race series and they will again be classed as country-trained.  Read more »

Horsham meeting moved to Warracknabeal

Monday 13 August 2018, 2:26pm

Rain has prompted officials to move a Horsham race meeting in country Victoria to Warracknabeal.  Read more »

Savanna Amour to chase Perth Group One

Monday 13 August 2018, 2:23pm

Top Queensland mare Savanna Amour will head to Perth later this year for the Group One Winterbottom Stakes after she competes in Melbourne.  Read more »

Sandown gallop for dual G1 winner Hey Doc

Monday 13 August 2018, 1:59pm

Dual Group One winner Hey Doc is scheduled to gallop between races at the midweek Sandown meeting in preparation for his upcoming return to racing.  Read more »

Quality nominations for G2 Lawrence Stakes

Monday 13 August 2018, 1:13pm

The Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes looms as a star-studded line up after 18 nominations were taken for the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Fourteen entries for the Winx Stakes

Monday 13 August 2018, 11:50am

Champion Winx is spot-on for her race return at Randwick after a solid work-out at Rosehill with Hugh Bowman aboard.  Read more »

Blake Shinn fractures vertebrae in fall

Monday 13 August 2018, 10:29am

Jockey Blake Shinn has suffered fractures to two vertebrae in a fall at the Randwick barrier trials.  Read more »

Fourth G1 win for Alpha Centauri

Monday 13 August 2018, 6:57am

Alpha Centauri has continued her campaign with an impressive victory in the Group One Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.  Read more »

Racing's loss with death of Nick Columb

Sunday 12 August 2018, 5:54pm

One of the principle voices of change for racehorse owners in Australia, Nick Columb has died as the result of a stroke in Spain.  Read more »

Another Qld trainer outed on cobalt charge

Sunday 12 August 2018, 5:52pm

Queensland trainer Darryl Gardiner has been disqualified for 12 months on a cobalt related charge.  Read more »

Countdown begins for Winx return

Sunday 12 August 2018, 5:44pm

Winx has had a trouble-free preparation leading into her return in the Group One race at Randwick named in her honour.  Read more »

Lindsay Park pair to tackle G2 Lawrence

Sunday 12 August 2018, 4:46pm

Boom Time and Harlem are set to have their spring season returns in the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

McEvoy fillies to run in separate states

Sunday 12 August 2018, 4:08pm

Oohood will make her season return in the Silver Shadow Stakes on the same day Magic Millions winner Sunlight takes aim in the Quezette Stakes.  Read more »

First Crush to head south for more Cups

Sunday 12 August 2018, 3:31pm

Tough Brisbane stayer First Crush will head to Sydney later this month to run at Rosehill before he tackles the Newcastle Cup.  Read more »

Childs rapt with Written By after gallop

Sunday 12 August 2018, 2:32pm

Jordan Childs is looking forward to the spring campaign of Group One winner Written By after getting back aboard the colt in a gallop at Sandown.  Read more »

Qld racing stars to help drought relief

Sunday 12 August 2018, 1:09pm

Some of Queensland's biggest racing names have volunteered to be auctioned as slaves for a fund-raiser to help drought victims.  Read more »

Girls team wins the Shergar Cup at Ascot

Sunday 12 August 2018, 11:53am

Hayley Turner and the Girls team have taken the honours in the Shergar Cup at Ascot in which Corey Brown competed for the Rest of the World..  Read more »

Australia-wide winners for Darren Weir

Saturday 11 August 2018, 5:46pm

Four winners at Flemington for Darren Weir has been complimented with victories at Moe, Morphettville and Newcastle.  Read more »

Paret stamps Epsom Handicap claims

Saturday 11 August 2018, 5:37pm

Trainer Chris Waller has compared Rosehill winner Paret to the stable's multiple Group One winner Boban and will set him on an Epsom Handicap path.  Read more »

Voodoo Lad shines in Aurie's Star Hcp

Saturday 11 August 2018, 5:33pm

Quality sprinter Voodoo Lad has overhauled import Home Of The Brave to claim another stakes victory in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Harper's Choice wins Premier's Cup Prelude

Saturday 11 August 2018, 4:34pm

Harper's Choice has backed up his last-start win in the Winter Cup with a determined victory in the Premier's Cup Prelude.  Read more »

Sandbar adds Rosebud to his resume

Saturday 11 August 2018, 4:14pm

Sandbar has claimed the new season's first stakes race for three-year-olds, the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill for trainer Brad Widdup.  Read more »

Stablemates quinella Doomben staying test

Saturday 11 August 2018, 3:37pm

A plan to take advantage of an apparent lack of pace has helped trainer Robert Heathcote quinella the Brisbane BMW Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Crockett turns form around at Flemington

Saturday 11 August 2018, 3:24pm

A switch of environment has brought about a change of fortune for the Tony McEvoy stable, with Crockett winning at Flemington.  Read more »

Bandipur makes it back-to-back wins

Saturday 11 August 2018, 3:04pm

The James Cummings-trained Bandipur has backed up a recent win in Sydney with another victory in his return to Melbourne racing at Flemington.  Read more »

Smith's frustrating run ends with win

Saturday 11 August 2018, 2:18pm

Trainer Brian Smith's frustrating run with top horse Order Again has ended with the gelding's impressive win at Doomben.  Read more »

Lifesaver gives Dunn another Highway wiin

Saturday 11 August 2018, 2:05pm

Lifesaver has given Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn his 18th Highway win and staked his claims for inclusion in the $1.3 million Kosciuszko.  Read more »

Jaameh keeps the Lindsay Park run going

Saturday 11 August 2018, 1:41pm

Lindsay Park is hopeful Jaameh can be a player in bigger spring races after a strong staying performance to win at Flemington.  Read more »

Stewart questions his tactics on Ef Troop

Saturday 11 August 2018, 1:35pm

Jockey Brad Stewart is wondering if he should have been more aggressive on Ef Troop after the $1.45 favourite was beaten into second at Doomben.  Read more »

Defeat proves making of Shesees Everything

Saturday 11 August 2018, 12:40pm

A narrow defeat in the Magic Millions maiden at the Gold Coast seems to have been the making of Shesees Everything who has won at Doomben.  Read more »

Racing NSW commits $1m for drought relief

Saturday 11 August 2018, 10:50am

Racing NSW has announced it has allocated $1 million for immediate relief for drought stricken thoroughbred participants in the state.  Read more »

Ben Currie inquiry adjourned again

Saturday 11 August 2018, 9:06am

An inquiry into activities at trainer Ben Currie's Toowoomba stable has been adjourned again.  Read more »

McEvoy after rich pickings at Flemington

Friday 10 August 2018, 5:27pm

After their latest runs in Adelaide, Tony McEvoy-trained stablemates Crockett and East Indiaman shape up against each other Flemington.  Read more »

Legend Of Condor in first 3yo stakes race

Friday 10 August 2018, 4:57pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping Legend Of Condor can emulate his former stablemate Menari in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill.  Read more »

Chamois Road chasing Aurie's Star upset

Friday 10 August 2018, 3:18pm

Consistent gelding Chamois Road will chase the biggest win of his career when he lines up in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap against a quality field.  Read more »

Prezado ready for Flemington return

Friday 10 August 2018, 2:54pm

Lightly raced sprinter Prezado will be out to impress in his return from a spell at Flemington as he bids to boost his rating to open up spring options.  Read more »

Claiming apprentice to ride Siegfried

Friday 10 August 2018, 2:11pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds hopes apprentice Jackson Murphy's three kilo claim can help sprinter Siegfried turn his form aroound at Doomben.  Read more »

Gold Mag chases hat-trick at Flemington

Friday 10 August 2018, 1:46pm

Exciting prospect Gold Mag will attempt to extend his winning streak to three when he runs over 1200 metres at Flemington.  Read more »

Corey Brown to ride Magic Circle in Cup

Friday 10 August 2018, 7:09am

Dual Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Corey Brown has snared the mount on English contender Magic Circle in his bid for a third win.  Read more »

Lindsay Park duo tackle Flemington contest

Thursday 9 August 2018, 5:57pm

Lindsay Park has two three-year-olds in a 1400m-race at Flemington, one first-up and the other having raced through the winter months.  Read more »

Trainer Mike Moroney fined $1000

Thursday 9 August 2018, 5:38pm

Trainer Mike Moroney has been fined $1000 over a short-acting corticosteroid detected in a post-race sample from a horse in his care.  Read more »

Waller to dominate Qld staying races

Thursday 9 August 2018, 5:35pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller's domination of Queensland staying races is set to continue with half the open handicap field at Doomben.  Read more »

Flemington return for spring hopeful Odeon

Thursday 9 August 2018, 4:45pm

Co-trainer Simon Zahra has seen encouraging signs from five-year-old Odeon on the training track ahead of the gelding's race return over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Golden Tycoon to step up in Rosebud

Thursday 9 August 2018, 4:16pm

Trainer Greg McFarlane is hoping the speedy Golden Tycoon can live up to his winning debut when he runs in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill.  Read more »

Imports add intrigue to Aurie's Star

Thursday 9 August 2018, 3:56pm

Two imports, Home Of The Brave and Poetic Dream, are among the favourites to make an impact early in the new season in the Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap.  Read more »

Right distance for I'm Belucci at Doomben

Thursday 9 August 2018, 3:30pm

Group One-placed I'm Belucci gets to a suitable distance for the first time in two years at Doomben.  Read more »

Tom Sadler gets on the board over jumps

Thursday 9 August 2018, 2:14pm

Tom Sadler says a maiden win over jumps means a great deal to him after recently making the switch from flat racing because of increased weight.  Read more »

Emperor's Way ready for step up to 1800m

Thursday 9 August 2018, 2:08pm

Trainer Peter Snowden believes Emperor's Way is ready to make his presence felt when he steps up to 1800m in the Premier's Cup Prelude at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rich Charm ruled out of Flemington return

Thursday 9 August 2018, 1:17pm

Rich Charm has been ruled out of the Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington with a cut leg which needs treatment.  Read more »

Jag Guthmann-Chester ready to defend title

Thursday 9 August 2018, 1:02pm

Reigning premier Brisbane apprentice Jag Guthmann-Chester will return from holidays to start the defence of his title at Doomben.  Read more »

Brilliant Spurcraft spelled after injury

Thursday 9 August 2018, 10:27am

Brilliant Queensland sprinter Spurcraft has been sent for a spell after suffering a hairline fracture to a splint bone.  Read more »

Catchy's little sister makes winning debut

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:12pm

Group One winner Catchy's younger sister has made an impressive debut at Canterbury to give Tommy Berry his first winning ride since returning from Hong Kong.  Read more »

Godolphin 3YO breaks through at Canterbury

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:05pm

Godolphin three-year-old Aramayo has underlined his promise with a decisive win at Canterbury.  Read more »

RV adds an extra meeting after wash-out

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:05pm

Racing Victoria has added a turf meeting at Horsham after a Bendigo meeting had to be called off because of wet weather.  Read more »

McEvoy impressed with Illumicon's progress

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 5:01pm

A jump-out up the Flemington straight has Tony McEvoy looking forward to Illumicon's performance in the VRC Member James Hibberd Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Baby gets valuable education at Caloundra

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:57pm

Baccarat Baby could join talented stablemate Asharani on a float to Melbourne after winning at Caloundra.  Read more »

Spring test for Brave Song in Aurie's Star

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:43pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden is keen to get a better guide on the spring prospects of Brave Song in the Aurie's Star Handicap against some well-performed horses.  Read more »

Widdup woes over Sandbar Rosebud barrier

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:34pm

Sandbar has drawn the widest of nine acceptors in the $150,000 Rosebud, leaving trainer Brad Widdup with some thinking do before the Listed race.  Read more »

Redzel pleasing Snowden ahead of spring

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 3:26pm

Peter Snowden is confident sprinter Redzel is building up nicely towards his spring carnival return and his defence of The Everest.  Read more »

Pakula yet to meet street race organisers

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 2:43pm

Victoria's Minister for Racing is happy to hear what the promoters of horse racing on the streets of Melbourne have to say about the concept.  Read more »

Schweida duo set for milestones at Doomben

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 12:00pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida's veterans Outraged and Stella Ombra can reach prize money milestones if they win at Doomben.  Read more »

The Autumn Sun Caulfield Guineas favourite

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 11:35am

Group One-winning colt The Autumn Sun is the early favourite for the Caulfield Guineas after the release of nominations.  Read more »

Seymour track given extra time to improve

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 11:28am

A return to racing at Seymour has been further delayed with four meetings transferred.  Read more »

Bendigo called off following heavy rain

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 11:24am

Surface water on the Bendigo racetrack after heavy overnight rain has forced Racing Victoria to call off the provincial meeting.  Read more »

Qld stewards again warn on arsneic

Wednesday 8 August 2018, 8:28am

Queensland stewards have warned trainers not to let their horses near wooden shavings or wooden posts treated with arsenic after another positive swab.  Read more »

Tighe leaves race worry to trainer, jockey

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 6:04pm

Peter Tighe, the part-owner of three-time Cox Plate winner Winx, says he's got the easy job of just having to turn up on race day.  Read more »

PRIME THOROUGHBREDS Update 07/08/18

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 4:28pm

The latest PRIME DISPATCH from syndicator Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Legend Of Condor out to bloom in Rosebud

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 4:22pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is likely to back up Legend Of Condor and Harper's Choice at Rosehill, soon after they pleased him in barrier trials.  Read more »

Winx headlines 135 Cox Plate nominations

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 2:57pm

Melbourne racing executives are hopeful of attracting strong international representation as Winx attempts an unprecedented fourth Cox Plate victory.  Read more »

Dwyer considers options for Aurie's entry

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 1:50pm

Track conditions will decide whether Ability takes his place in Aurie's Star Handicap or is held back for options at Caulfield and Morphettville.  Read more »

Appleby sets Emotionless for Caulfield Cup

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 11:45am

The Charlie Appleby-trained Emotionless has been confirmed for an Australian campaign with the Caulfield Cup a target.  Read more »

Racing future of Chautauqua in jeopardy

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 9:36am

Racing NSW stewards will consider whether Chautauqua should be allowed to race again after his sixth refusal to jump in a barrier trial.  Read more »

Winx third in eye-catching Rosehill trial

Tuesday 7 August 2018, 8:58am

Winx has thrilled jockey Hugh Bowman with her third placing in a barrier trial at Rosehill ahead of her race return.  Read more »

Appleby to target some early spring races

Monday 6 August 2018, 6:10pm

Godolphin will send a trio of horses to Melbourne from England earlier than usual to compete during the spring racing carnival.  Read more »

Apprentice Corey Bayliss outed for betting

Monday 6 August 2018, 6:05pm

Brisbane apprentice Corey Bayliss has been suspended for two months after being spotted gambling at a hotel across the road from Queensland's integrity offices.  Read more »

Grunt, Mighty Boss to resume in Lawrence

Monday 6 August 2018, 5:50pm

Some of trainer Mick Price's spring hopefuls have had barrier trials at Cranbourne including Grunt and Mighty Boss, who will resume in the P B Lawrence Stakes.  Read more »

I Am A Star to make Flemington return

Monday 6 August 2018, 5:38pm

The Aurie's Star Handicap will be the comeback race for I Am A Star who is among 10 initial entries for the Group Three sprint at Flemington.  Read more »

Exceltic to put Golden Rose on the line

Monday 6 August 2018, 5:22pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has Golden Rose aspirations for Exceltic but the colt needs to perform in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill.  Read more »

Shoals, Santa pleasing in spring build-up

Monday 6 August 2018, 3:31pm

Everest-bound stablemates Shoals and Santa Ana Lane have continued their build-ups to the spring in a barrier trial at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Ef Troop to begin campaign at Doomben

Monday 6 August 2018, 3:16pm

Top Queensland three-year-old Ef Troop will make his three-year-old debut at Doomben with stablemate Outback Barbie to head to Sydney.  Read more »

More Sundays impresses in Geelong debut

Monday 6 August 2018, 3:08pm

Blue blood colt More Sundays, by Fastnet Rock out of More Joyous, has started his racing career with an impressive win in a maiden at Geelong.  Read more »

Racing NSW buys Cummings' Princes Farm

Monday 6 August 2018, 2:01pm

Princes Farm, the former home of master trainer Bart Cummings, has been bought by Racing NSW as a multi-purpose horse and education facility.  Read more »