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Former jockey Steve Jeffries dead at 55

Tuesday 19 June 2018, 9:20am

Popular Randwick trackwork rider, former jockey Steve Jeffries, has died aged 55.  Read more »

Ed Dunlop eyeing Melb Cup with Red Verdon

Tuesday 19 June 2018, 9:10am

Ed Dunlop hopes Red Verdon can develop into a horse capable of becoming the first British-trained winner of the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Victorian apprentice runs second in France

Monday 18 June 2018, 5:17pm

Michael Poy, the son of former champion jockey Michael Clarke, has finished second in an apprentices' jockeys race in France.  Read more »

Decision time coming for Steven Arnold

Monday 18 June 2018, 5:15pm

Jockey Steven Arnold hasn't lost his passion for riding and is keeping himself in trim riding trackwork at Macedon Lodge as he ponders his future.  Read more »

Jungle Edge returning to Randwick

Monday 18 June 2018, 5:07pm

Victorian trainer Mick Bell will return to Randwick with Jungle Edge for the Winter Dash and hopes he can press claims for a slot in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Straight to town for maiden winner Flogga

Monday 18 June 2018, 4:16pm

A lot of hard work has gone into debut maiden winner Flogga who now heads to town to run in a heat of the Silver Bowl Series at Flemington.  Read more »

Aquanita appeals set to be heard together

Monday 18 June 2018, 4:08pm

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is expected to deal with the appeals by four of the "Aquanita eight" together.  Read more »

Jockey has appeal win before the RAD Board

Monday 18 June 2018, 3:41pm

Jockey John Robertson has had six meetings shaved from a careless riding suspension on appeal to the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Kah content to make hit-and-run raids

Monday 18 June 2018, 1:13pm

Jockey Jamie Kah is keen to keep her interstate momentum going but will still call Adelaide home.  Read more »

Tony Gollan to chase another record

Monday 18 June 2018, 12:54pm

Premier trainer Tony Gollan believes he can break the record for the most wins in a Queensland metropolitan season with 12 meetings remaining.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles eq favourite for Tiara

Monday 18 June 2018, 12:09pm

Champagne Cuddles and Prompt Response are the early equal favourites for the Tatt's Tiara at Doomben, the final Group One race of the Australian season.  Read more »

Allan Reardon says he will work on

Monday 18 June 2018, 10:59am

Queensland's chief steward Allan Reardon says he will work the final weeks of his contract despite openly criticising the head of the state's integrity unit.  Read more »

Laurens wins Prix Diane at Chantilly

Monday 18 June 2018, 9:44am

Laurens has won the French Oaks, the Prix de Diane, to give English trainer Karl Burke and jockey PJ McDonald their first taste of Classic success.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy looking to spring with fillies

Sunday 17 June 2018, 5:49pm

Tony McEvoy will separate his stable's star fillies in the spring with Sunlight to target sprints in Melbourne and Oohood to head to Sydney for longer races.  Read more »

High hopes for Savanna Amour

Sunday 17 June 2018, 4:35pm

Top Queensland mare Savanna Amour will probably have her last winter run in the Tatt's Tiara but there is a chance she could aim even higher.  Read more »

Stokes set to have new Victorian base

Sunday 17 June 2018, 3:48pm

Adelaide trainer Phillip Stokes is hoping to have new stables at Pakenham up and running by the spring carnival.  Read more »

Gallop to decide Flemington run for Nature

Sunday 17 June 2018, 2:50pm

Trainer Darren Weir is hoping beach training has had a settling effect on sprinter Nature Strip who could have his first run for the trainer at Flemington.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray to ride for old boss

Sunday 17 June 2018, 2:41pm

Top jockey Matt McGillivray will be reunited with his old boss Craig Smith in the Battle of the Bush final at Doomben.  Read more »

Trebles for Purton and Moreira

Sunday 17 June 2018, 2:34pm

Zac Purton has maintained his Hong Kong premiership lead over Joao Moreira with both riding a treble at Sha Tin.  Read more »

More Saturdays for Sunshine Coast

Sunday 17 June 2018, 11:41am

The Sunshine Coast is likely to have more meetings in the new season as Racing Queensland makes plans to protect tracks while Eagle Farm is dormant.  Read more »

Marmelo on track for Melbourne Cup

Sunday 17 June 2018, 11:31am

Marmelo has justified his 11-8 favouritism to win the Listed Grand Cup at York as he builds to another attempt at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy, Jeff Lloyd suspended

Saturday 16 June 2018, 7:35pm

Jeff Lloyd and Kerrin McEvoy will ride at the final Group One meeting of the season at Doomben before serving careless riding bans.  Read more »

Craig Williams scores emotional Valley win

Saturday 16 June 2018, 5:48pm

Craig Williams has won a race at Moonee Valley named in honour of his jockey cousin Travis Harrison, who was killed in a car accident.  Read more »

Manolo Blahniq on track for Queensland

Saturday 16 June 2018, 5:15pm

Victoria-based gelding Manolo Blahniq heads to the Queensland winter carnival on a high after winning second-up at Rosehill for trainer Tony Noonan.  Read more »

My Nordic Hero gets first Australian win

Saturday 16 June 2018, 5:08pm

After finishing second in his previous two starts in Melbourne, import My Nordic Hero has broken through for his first Australian win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Ryan's magic plan leads to Waterhouse win

Saturday 16 June 2018, 5:04pm

A plan hatched by trainer Gerald Ryan six months ago has resulted in Magic Alibi's victory in the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic.  Read more »

Albumin racks up another sprint win

Saturday 16 June 2018, 4:40pm

Albumin has produced a barnstorming finish at Rosehill to remain unbeaten in two starts this preparation and signal a possible return to stakes class.  Read more »

Miss Leonidas scores big win at the Valley

Saturday 16 June 2018, 4:31pm

Miss Leonidas has given an indication of her class, racing away to a six-length victory in the Embassy Print Solutions Sprint at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Rippa a millionaire for Gollan at Ipswich

Saturday 16 June 2018, 4:27pm

Tough gelding I'm A Rippa has become trainer Tony Gollan's third horse to pass $1 million in prize money by winning the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.  Read more »

Class tells in Ipswich Cup for Weir

Saturday 16 June 2018, 4:02pm

Tradesman has given Darren Weir his first win at the Ipswich racetrack by taking the Ipswich Cup.  Read more »

Widgee Turf wins again at Moonee Valley

Saturday 16 June 2018, 3:58pm

Four-year-old gelding Widgee Turf has claimed his sixth city win of the season, finishing strongly to overhaul Ashlor in a 1200m handicap at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Black On Gold helps Waller equal record

Saturday 16 June 2018, 3:21pm

Chris Waller says Rosehill winner Black On Gold is typical of the bread-and-butter horses who have helped make his stable the best in Sydney.  Read more »

Chris Waller racks up training milestone

Saturday 16 June 2018, 2:46pm

Chris Waller has posted 300 winners in a season for the first time and is closing in on a personal best in Sydney after victories in Queensland and Rosehill.  Read more »

Envy win moves Lees to training record

Saturday 16 June 2018, 2:35pm

A victory by Envy Of All at Ipswich has given Kris Lees 161-1/2 winners, which is the most he has trained in a season.  Read more »

La Chica Bella wins for Rachel King

Saturday 16 June 2018, 2:22pm

She has her quirks but La Chica Bella has plenty of ability as well and has put it on show at Rosehill.  Read more »

Princeton continues Sandhu's winning ways

Saturday 16 June 2018, 2:13pm

Cranbourne trainer Julius Sandhu is building a handy record from a small team of horses, with Princeton Spirit proving too strong at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

I Feel Good returns to win Stayers Final

Saturday 16 June 2018, 2:01pm

I Feel Good has made up for running second in last year's Winter Stayers Final by winning the race at Ipswich.  Read more »

My Blue Jeans claims Highway Handicap

Saturday 16 June 2018, 1:37pm

Gelding My Blue Jeans has won his first Highway Handicap for trainer Danny Williams at Rosehill and now chases a third successive win at the same track.  Read more »

McNeil guides Single Note to Valley win

Saturday 16 June 2018, 1:28pm

Single Note has rallied strongly to snare a Saturday city win at Moonee Valley in what is her final racing preparation before heading to the breeding barn.  Read more »

2K Thoroughbreds proves a force at Ipswich

Saturday 16 June 2018, 1:22pm

The 2K Thoroughbreds syndicate has scored a quinella in the feature Bundamba Two-Year-Old Handicap at Ipswich.  Read more »

Nicci's Gold gives Portelli consolation

Saturday 16 June 2018, 1:03pm

Nicci's Gold has won at Rosehill, easing trainer Gary Portelli's disappointment with Ronstar's defeat.  Read more »

Early-spring target for Tahitian Dancer

Saturday 16 June 2018, 12:48pm

Tahitian Dancer has broken through for her first victory at Moonee Valley, with trainer Shane Nichols holding spring aspirations for the filly.  Read more »

Zamex appreciates even playing field

Saturday 16 June 2018, 12:43pm

Returning to a track that doesn't favour frontrunners, Zamex has stormed home to win the Ipswich Mile.  Read more »

Toulouse gets off the mark at Rosehill

Saturday 16 June 2018, 12:22pm

First-time winner Toulouse and fellow Lope De Vega gelding Silent Explorer have produced a one-two finish for trainer David Payne at Rosehill.  Read more »

Fit For Purpose to return to stakes class

Saturday 16 June 2018, 12:06pm

Impressive Fit For Purpose is likely to tackle stakes class again after winning at Ipswich.  Read more »

Country double sets up weekend for Ryan

Friday 15 June 2018, 6:09pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking for results in two states after preparing a winning double at Dubbo, a first for the stable.  Read more »

Aquanita trainers lodge VCAT appeals

Friday 15 June 2018, 5:36pm

Robert Smerdon and Stuart Webb have joined Liam Birchley and Tony Vasil to fight their disqualifications at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.  Read more »

Moonee Valley debut for trainer and filly

Friday 15 June 2018, 4:43pm

Trainer Gary Tobias and his three-year-old filly Locktoba Rocks will make their city debuts in the Embassy Print Solutions Sprint at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

QRIC defends new chief steward

Friday 15 June 2018, 4:35pm

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has defended its new chief steward against allegations of possible conflict of interest.  Read more »

Blinkers to help Symphonette at Valley

Friday 15 June 2018, 4:27pm

Adelaide trainer Phillip Stokes has three runners set to compete in separate races at Moonee Valley, headlined by lightly raced two-year-old filly Symphonette.  Read more »

Parko to steal limelight at Ipswich

Friday 15 June 2018, 3:13pm

Last-start runaway Gold Coast two-year-old winner Parko is set to steal some of the limelight from the stakes horses at Ipswich on Saturday.  Read more »

Valley test preferred for resuming Gweneth

Friday 15 June 2018, 3:01pm

Trainer Mitchell Beer favours kicking off Gweneth's preparation at Moonee Valley rather than in what looks an easier option at Albury.  Read more »

Latham back riding high after English woe

Friday 15 June 2018, 2:56pm

Jockey Keagan Latham has rediscovered his love of riding in NSW and his perseverance has been rewarded with a first Saturday city mount at Rosehill.  Read more »

Harrison to help Ecuador create record

Friday 15 June 2018, 2:40pm

Jockey Tegan Harrison will have to rewrite the record books on Ecuador in the Ipswich Cup if she is to record her 12th career stakes win.  Read more »

Bayliss to reunite with Pilote D'Essai

Friday 15 June 2018, 1:48pm

Jockey Regan Bayliss will reunite with imported stayer Pilote D'Essai at Moonee Valley for the first time since the stayer's return from a tendon injury.  Read more »

Spanish Whisper to be sent to Lindsay Park

Friday 15 June 2018, 12:44pm

New Zealand Group Two winner Spanish Whisper will do her future racing for the Lindsay Park stable and be aimed at fillies features in the spring.  Read more »

Tyzone faces biggest task in Eye Liner

Friday 15 June 2018, 12:19pm

Prolific winner Tyzone faces his biggest challenge against a quality field in the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.  Read more »

Former jockey Maurice Stafford dies

Friday 15 June 2018, 11:08am

Former jockey and trainer Maurice Stafford, who rode many top horses including Rockhampton champion Ascot Bridge, has died aged 70.  Read more »

Shoals to run for The Star in $13m Everest

Friday 15 June 2018, 6:47am

Triple Group One-winning filly Shoals has been selected to run for the Star Entertainment Group in the $13 million Everest.  Read more »

Belinda Dunn charged over cobalt positive

Thursday 14 June 2018, 6:04pm

Trainer Belinda Dunn has been charged by Racing Victoria stewards after cobalt was detected above the allowed level in a horse in her care after a Tatura win.  Read more »

Lees expects Nurse Kitchen to rebound

Thursday 14 June 2018, 5:03pm

Nurse Kitchen has found the right trip and track conditions at Rosehill to make amends for two unplaced runs this preparation according to trainer Kris Lees.  Read more »

Perth galloper ready for Melbourne debut

Thursday 14 June 2018, 4:41pm

Trap For Fools will be chasing the most wins by a horse in Australia for the season when he makes his eastern seaboard debut at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Lifestyle prompts Berry's return home

Thursday 14 June 2018, 4:03pm

Star jockey Tommy Berry is looking forward to his children enjoying the wide, open spaces of home after they struggled to adapt to life in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Moonlover chasing a second Valley win

Thursday 14 June 2018, 4:00pm

The Matt Laurie-trained Moonlover will be out to back up a last-start Moonee Valley win when she heads to the same track for her next start.  Read more »

Spring targets on horizon for Ronstar

Thursday 14 June 2018, 3:47pm

Trainer Gary Portelli expects to have a clear indication of Ronstar's ability when the two-year-old tries to extend his unbeaten record at Rosehill.  Read more »

Valley run to keep Self Sense ticking over

Thursday 14 June 2018, 3:16pm

With a six-week break between runs over jumps, unbeaten hurdler Self Sense will tackle a flat race at Moonee Valley to keep his fitness levels up.  Read more »

Bon Aurum to make return at Moonee Valley

Thursday 14 June 2018, 2:59pm

Group One winner Bon Aurum makes his return from a lengthy injury absence in a 1200m-handicap at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Ipswich Cup weights right for First Crush

Thursday 14 June 2018, 2:35pm

Chris Munce hopes First Crush can help him become the first person to ride and train an Ipswich Cup winner.  Read more »

Chris Waller to continue Qld winning roll

Thursday 14 June 2018, 2:07pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller looks set to continue his winning roll in winter carnival feature races at Ipswich.  Read more »

Jake Bayliss should come home: Heathcote

Thursday 14 June 2018, 11:00am

Trainer Robert Heathcote believes jockey Jake Bayliss should consider moving to Queensland after his recent winter carnival success.  Read more »

Zac Purton extends lead in HK premiership

Thursday 14 June 2018, 9:24am

Zac Purton has increased his lead in the Hong Kong jockeys' premiership to five over Joao Moreira with four winners at Happy Valley.  Read more »

Maher hasn't ruled out Jameka return

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 5:47pm

Jameka is in light work at Caulfield, with trainer Ciaron Maher not ruling out the mare making a return to the races.  Read more »

Jason Baldock gets job done at Sandown

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 4:59pm

Jason Baldock has been on a learning curve since making a return to race riding, landing an overdue city win aboard Ice Girl at Sandown.  Read more »

Meech out to remain unbeaten on Inn Keeper

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 4:51pm

Jockey Linda Meech is unbeaten from seven rides on Inn Keeper and hopes to add another victory on the in-form sprinter at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Sparkling debut for Bubbles'n'Troubles

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 4:44pm

Bubbles'n'Troubles has made the ideal start to her racing career with a comfortable victory at Warwick Farm for Sydney's leading trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Maher import impressive in Sandown victory

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 4:17pm

The connections of imported Al Galayel look set for some fun times ahead after the gelding scored an Australian debut win at Sandown.  Read more »

Import Hang Man adds Sandown win to record

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 3:15pm

Lightly raced UK import Hang Man has registered an impressive win at Sandown, his third win from five Australian starts.  Read more »

Protest repays Guy first-up at Toowoomba

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 3:03pm

Filly Protest has repaid trainer Bryan Guy's faith in her as a stayer of the future with a strong win at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Sparkly Star shines as a gelding for Ryan

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 2:37pm

Gerald Ryan-trained Sparky Star has broken his maiden at Warwick Farm with an impressive win shortly after being gelded.  Read more »

Another Bullseye on target for Valley race

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 2:11pm

Another Bullseye will be out to bounce back from an unplaced run last start when she races for the first time in four weeks at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Sweet Victory goes up in class at Rosehill

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 12:56pm

Mark Newnham-trained fillies Sweet Victory and Star Sensation will go head-to-head at Rosehill as they build into winter campaigns.  Read more »

Touch Of Mink on trial for Guineas trip

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 11:33am

Touch Of -Mink can book a trip to the Sunshine Coast Guineas in a bid to win her first black-type race if she runs well at Rosehill for trainer Matthew Smith.  Read more »

Chadwick keen to engage industry

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 11:17am

Queensland's new chief steward, Peter Chadwick, says engaging the industry will be his priority when he takes the helm in August.  Read more »

I'm A Rippa looms as surprise millionaire

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 10:57am

Trainer Tony Gollan admits he's surprised I'm A Rippa can become his third million-dollar earner so early in the gelding's career.  Read more »

McNab for low-key debut at the Gold Coast

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 10:38am

Group One-winning jockey Michael McNab is expected to have his first Queensland ride at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

RQ hopeful on new tax distribution

Wednesday 13 June 2018, 9:23am

Racing Queensland is hopeful it can negotiate a strong deal with the state government for the distribution of revenue from a point of consumption tax.  Read more »

Fanning comeback reliant on top jockey

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 6:07pm

Trainer Clarry Conners will hold off bringing Fanning back to the races at Rosehill if he cannot find a suitable jockey for the gelding.  Read more »

First Light Racing to face RADB hearing

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 6:02pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear charges laid against First Light Racing and two of its directors.  Read more »

Ryan Maloney to start fresh in Queensland

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 5:38pm

Victorian jockey Ryan Maloney has moved to Queensland preparing for a fresh start when he returns from suspension at the beginning of the new season.  Read more »

Time right for Terry Bailey Singapore move

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 5:12pm

As Terry Bailey prepares for a move to Singapore, Victoria's outgoing chief steward says tougher penalties are required for those that push boundaries.  Read more »

Nictock to continue resurgence at Rosehill

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 4:37pm

Buoyed by Nictock's comeback to racing at Rosehill, trainer Cameron Crockett is hoping his stable star makes further improvement second-up at the same venue.  Read more »

Katelyn Mallyon calls end to riding career

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 4:27pm

Dual Victorian apprentices' premiership winner Katelyn Mallyon has announced her retirement saying there is more to life than race riding.  Read more »

New gambling tax for Queensland

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 4:11pm

The Queensland government has introduced a new point of consumption gambling tax but has not decided where the money is to be allocated.  Read more »

Egyptian Bullet chases four straight at MV

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 4:07pm

Egyptian Bullet has defied the odds at her recent outings and will chase a fourth straight win in a heat of the A R Creswick Series at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Daysee Doom on track for Tatt's Tiara

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 2:37pm

Classy mare Daysee Doom has trialled nicely for her one-off Queensland winter carnival assignment in the Group One Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Crowley "victim" in jockey stoush

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 1:54pm

Jim Crowley has claimed he was the victim of an unprovoked attack after he was struck in the face by fellow jockey Raul da Silva at Goodwood.  Read more »

Hang Man ready for next step at Sandown

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 12:22pm

Lightly raced imported stayer Hang Man is set to take the next step in his career when he contests the Ladbrokes Back Yourself Handicap at Sandown.  Read more »

Echo Gem to extend stable's winning run

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 12:02pm

Echo Gem will make her debut for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Warwick Farm following the stable's four winners at Randwick on the Kensington track.  Read more »

BRC to address Eagle Farm A grass problems

Tuesday 12 June 2018, 11:24am

Brisbane Racing Club officials will meet with trainers to discuss ways to manage the A grass at Eagle Farm after problems with barrier trials.  Read more »

Kensington track passes second test

Monday 11 June 2018, 5:45pm

The new Kensington track has received the thumbs-up from Racing NSW stewards and jockeys after successfully coping with an eight-race card.  Read more »