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Lean Mean Machine gears up for Randwick

Friday 6 April 2018, 10:58am

Lean Mean Machine graduates from a maiden win to black-type company when the Chris Waller-trained colt takes on the Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Flemington mounting yard has been extended

Friday 6 April 2018, 10:34am

The Flemington mounting yard will be better equipped to handle the 24 runners of the Melbourne Cup following an extension.  Read more »

Ljung hopes winning run continues

Friday 6 April 2018, 10:12am

Apprentice Emma Ljung hopes her run of success with trainer Tony Sears can continue in the Listed Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Jockey Brodie Loy outed for 21 months

Friday 6 April 2018, 8:45am

Jockey Brodie Loy has copped a hefty ban for a drug positive and giving false evidence to stewards.  Read more »

Doncaster Mile facts and figures

Thursday 5 April 2018, 6:03pm

Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3 million Doncaster Mile, the feature race at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Encryption's family link to Sires' Produce

Thursday 5 April 2018, 6:02pm

Well-bred colt Encryption gets his chance to try to add his name to the Sires' Produce Stakes honour roll when he lines up in the Group One race at Randwick.  Read more »

No Show Cause hearing for Robert Smerdon

Thursday 5 April 2018, 5:46pm

Written submission handed to Racing Victoria stewards giving certain undertakings means trainer Robert Smerdon's show cause hearing will not go ahead.  Read more »

Arbeitsam back in distance for Doncaster

Thursday 5 April 2018, 5:38pm

Gai Waterhouse is looking for a record eighth Doncaster Mile with Arbeitsam who has been set on a different pathway to the $3 million feature at Randwick.  Read more »

Tavistock Abbey on Queensland Derby path

Thursday 5 April 2018, 5:19pm

Three-year-old Tavistock Abbey makes his return in the Listed Bendigo Guineas ahead of a Brisbane campaign aimed at the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

TJ Smith Stakes facts and figures

Thursday 5 April 2018, 4:43pm

What you need to know about the $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes  Read more »

Jones to be remembered one year on

Thursday 5 April 2018, 4:41pm

Northern NSW jockey Darren Jones will be remembered one year on from his death in a race fall at Warialda with a memorial race at the Cup meeting.  Read more »

Third time lucky for English in TJ Smith

Thursday 5 April 2018, 4:39pm

Adrian Bott says English will need luck in running against quality opposition to improve on minor placings in the past two editions of the TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Observational aims for third Golden Mile

Thursday 5 April 2018, 3:17pm

Trainer John Sadler has set Observational for a first-up shot at the Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo, a race he has won twice.  Read more »

Williams ready for Country Championships

Thursday 5 April 2018, 3:07pm

Trainer Danny Williams says his highly-fancied gelding Don't Give A Damn looks fantastic ahead of Saturday's Country Championships at Randwick.  Read more »

Fast facts about the Australian Derby

Thursday 5 April 2018, 2:57pm

A look at the Australian Derby - the blue riband for three-year-olds.  Read more »

Luckless Young hoping for Derby upset

Thursday 5 April 2018, 2:55pm

Co-trainer Natalie Young is pinning her hopes on Belfast, Salsamor and Main Stage overcoming awkward draws to create an upset in the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray outed for a month

Thursday 5 April 2018, 1:43pm

Jockey Matt McGillivray has been suspended for a month for his handling of Mr Epic in a race at Doomben.  Read more »

Half-brothers to chase Bendigo double

Thursday 5 April 2018, 1:19pm

Half-brothers and stablemates Divine Mr Tycoon and Divine Mr Artie will head to Bendigo to chase a winning double.  Read more »

Waller chasing first Toowoomba win

Thursday 5 April 2018, 1:05pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has his first runners at Toowoomba and is hoping for a feature race success.  Read more »

James Orman reaches 400 winners

Thursday 5 April 2018, 11:30am

James Orman has ridden his 400th winner as he gets back on track after a fall and has been booked for Lordag in the Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Winx to have race day gallop at Randwick

Thursday 5 April 2018, 11:27am

Champion Winx will have a gallop between races on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick ahead of her bid for a 25th straight win.  Read more »

Country Cship qualifier cleared to run

Thursday 5 April 2018, 6:18am

Country Championship qualifier Ferniehirst has been cleared to run in the $500,000 final at Randwick despite an irregular swab.  Read more »

Gelagotis pumped for Levendi in Derby

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 5:41pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis believes Levendi has the right attributes to give the stable a first win in the Australian Derby.  Read more »

In Her Time ready to take on Redzel in TJ

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 5:35pm

In Her Time can move closer to securing a slot in The Everest with a compelling performance in a TJ Smith Stakes field featuring Redzel at Randwick.  Read more »

Kementari eyes second G1 in Doncaster Mile

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 4:46pm

James Cummings says running third to Winx in the George Ryder Stakes has set up Kementari for more Group One success at Randwick in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Senchel's Voice in upset Ipswich win

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 4:30pm

Trainer Mark Webb and owner Alan Newcombe have produced their second upset juvenile winner in three days with Senchel's Voice at Ipswich.  Read more »

Sircconi ready for Bendigo Guineas assault

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 4:26pm

After two Cranbourne barrier trials, trainer Peter Morgan says Sircconi is ready to tackle the 1400m of the Bendigo Guineas first-up.  Read more »

True Excelsior chasing Randwick stakes win

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 3:55pm

After a last-start win at Moonee Valley, dual stakes-placed filly True Excelsior will make her first Sydney appearance in the P J Bell Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Callow returns to Victoria with Sale win

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 3:46pm

After a stint in NSW, Noel Callow has returned to Victoria landing a first-up win on Hollywood Vine at Sale.  Read more »

Dee with lightweight chance in Doncaster

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 3:43pm

Fresh from his third Group One win of the season, jockey Michael Dee will try to add the time-honoured Doncaster Mile aboard lightly weighted Arbeitsam.  Read more »

Oohood out to break through in G1 Sires'

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 2:13pm

After five placings, including the Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper, Oohood is favourite to break through for her first win in the Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Skye Bogenhuber gets Rudy Cup ride

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 1:29pm

Top local jockey Skye Bogenhuber gets the chance to cap her homecoming by winning the Toowoomba Cup on Rudy.  Read more »

Brisbane campaign kick starts at Bendigo

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 1:05pm

Brisbane Cup aspirations for Hardham begin over 1600m in the Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo.  Read more »

El Issa to ride Amanaat in Weetwood

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 10:08am

A mixture of factors has led trainer Ben Currie to book Bob El Issa to ride Amanaat in the Listed Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Ebor receives prize money boost

Wednesday 4 April 2018, 8:14am

York racecourse has announced Sky Bet as the new sponsors of the Ebor Handicap, which will have a substantial prize money boost.  Read more »

Nash Rawiller to miss Derby at Randwick

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 6:09pm

Nash Rawiller has had to relinquish mounts at the Doncaster/Derby meeting because of the unavailability of a return flight to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Redzel in great shape ahead of TJ Smith

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 5:55pm

Redzel has continued to give connections confidence with a strong gallop ahead of the Group One TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Young laments barrier draw for Derby trio

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 5:00pm

Natalie Young and Trent Busuttin's Australian Derby trio need luck after Belfast, Salsamor and Main Stage drew tough barriers for the $2m Classic at Randwick.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne cops tough Doncaster draw

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 4:10pm

Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy must rely on his wealth of experience to snap popular gelding Tom Melbourne's losing streak in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

Corstens' juveniles on target for Bendigo

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 3:49pm

Co-trainer Troy Corstens says he will be disappointed if stablemates Really Swish and Thrillster do not run well in the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo.  Read more »

Bob Milligan out of induced coma

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 3:14pm

Veteran Taree trainer Bob Milligan is out of an induced coma and responding well after suffering facial fractures in an accident at Taree.  Read more »

Parish to start suspension after Doncaster

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 3:08pm

Cory Parish will chase victory in the Doncaster Mile aboard the Lindsay Park-trained Cool Chap before beginning a suspension.  Read more »

Rising Red prepares for late Sydney charge

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 1:55pm

The performance of former New Zealand Derby placegetter Rising Red at Bendigo will determine whether he makes a late bid at the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Marbellouz to struggle to make Weewtood

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 1:17pm

Rising star Mr Marbellouz will struggle to make the field for the Listed Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba as No. 17 on the ballot for the 14-runner field.  Read more »

Corey Brown to ride D'Argento 1kg over

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 12:17pm

Stewards have given permission for Corey Brown to ride Rosehill Guineas winner D'Argento 1kg over his 49kg handicap in the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Few changes to Doncaster market after draw

Tuesday 3 April 2018, 10:03am

There have been few changes to the market for the $3 million Doncaster Mile with Kementari maintaining favouritism after drawn gate two next to Happy Clapper.  Read more »

Group One winner He's Our Rokkii retired

Monday 2 April 2018, 6:37pm

After winning seven races including the Group One Toorak Handicap, five-year-old He's Our Rokkii has been retired.  Read more »

William Thomas impresses with Sandown win

Monday 2 April 2018, 6:02pm

Trainer John Price and Damian Lane both have a high opinion of William Thomas after his return victory over 1000m at Sandown.  Read more »

Stakes challenge on cards for Roman Son

Monday 2 April 2018, 5:45pm

The Richard Freedman-trained Roman Son could make the step up to black-type racing in the JRA Plate after an impressive win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Chris Waller to increase Qld presence

Monday 2 April 2018, 5:11pm

The in-form Chris Waller Gold Coast stable will have more numbers in coming weeks as it prepares for the Queensland winter carnival.  Read more »

Vinery setback no issue for Luvaluva

Monday 2 April 2018, 4:46pm

Missing the Vinery Stud Stakes should not impact on Australian Oaks contender Luvaluva although she now faces a seven-day back-up from the Adrian Knox Stakes.  Read more »

Holbien ready to tackle Bendigo Guineas

Monday 2 April 2018, 3:19pm

Trainer Steve Richards is ready to give Holbien a start in the Listed Bendigo Guineas before concentrating on a spring campaign.  Read more »

Deanne Taylor lands maiden Melbourne win

Monday 2 April 2018, 2:33pm

Much-travelled trainer Deanne Taylor has landed her first Melbourne winner with favourite Silence The Stars successful at Sandown.  Read more »

Ace High needs helpful draw for Derby

Monday 2 April 2018, 2:20pm

Ace High's trainer David Payne hopes the weather forecast is accurate and the Australian Derby favourite gets a suitable draw for the Classic at Randwick.  Read more »

Don't Give A Damn into Country final

Sunday 1 April 2018, 5:53pm

Don't Give A Damn has won his way into the $500,000 Country Championship final in the last series heat at Muswellbrook.  Read more »

Lanciato all set for Doncaster Mile

Sunday 1 April 2018, 5:10pm

Trainer Mark Newnham believes a trial against star sprinter Redzel has Lanciato on course for a strong run in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

Mariquita to make up for lost time

Sunday 1 April 2018, 4:19pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking to Mariquita to back up a last-start Canterbury win with victory at Rosehill, her home track.  Read more »

Two last chances at Sandown for Purcell

Sunday 1 April 2018, 2:28pm

As Aaron Purcell prepares to hand back control of the Caulfield stables to Ciaron Maher, he has two remaining chances for city success at Sandown.  Read more »

Trainer Bob Milligan injured in accident

Sunday 1 April 2018, 2:09pm

Veteran NSW country trainer Bob Milligan is in an induced coma after being struck in the head by a horse.  Read more »

Joao Moreira to ride Outback Barbie

Sunday 1 April 2018, 1:00pm

Hong Kong star Jo Moreira will ride Brisbane filly Outback Barbie at Randwick in the Percy Sykes Stakes.  Read more »

Thunder Snow wins Dubai World Cup

Sunday 1 April 2018, 11:07am

Sheikh Mohammed's Thunder Snow has won the Dubai World Cup in a dominant front-running display to beat West Coast.  Read more »

Lex Fraser has disqualification reduced

Sunday 1 April 2018, 10:27am

Veteran Queensland trainer Lex Fraser has had an 18 month-disqualification reduced to six months on appeal  Read more »

Illustrious Lad fifth in Dubai G1 sprint

Sunday 1 April 2018, 9:48am

Australian sprinters have finished out of the placings on the Al Quoz Sprint at the Dubai World Cup meeting.  Read more »

Osborne Bulls picks off another target

Saturday 31 March 2018, 6:21pm

Well-placed Godolphin gelding Osborne Bulls has racked up another victory at Rosehill as he patiently works through his grades for James Cummings.  Read more »

Aqua Vite continues consistent form

Saturday 31 March 2018, 6:14pm

Consistent Aqua Vite has ended a run of close second for trainer Scott Morrisey by winning the Open Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Drawing wide no barrier for Widgee Turf

Saturday 31 March 2018, 6:02pm

Widgee Turf has overcome the widest draw in the Group Three Victoria Handicap to storm home to an impressive win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cellarman wins Doncaster Prelude

Saturday 31 March 2018, 5:46pm

Cellarman has won the Prelude but will be missing from the $3 million Doncaster Mile as he wasn't considered when entries were taken.  Read more »

Shoreham lands G3 Easter Cup at Caulfield

Saturday 31 March 2018, 5:40pm

After stints interstate in Sydney and Brisbane, Shoreham has returned to the Flemington stable of Saab Hasan to win the Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lloyd gets 100 winners in Queensland

Saturday 31 March 2018, 4:49pm

Premier jockey Jeff Lloyd has recorded 100 winners in Queensland for the third season in a row with his win on Gracida at Doomben.  Read more »

Front-running Hiyaam wins G1 Vinery Stud

Saturday 31 March 2018, 4:27pm

Resilient Victorian filly Hiyaam laid down the gauntlet to her Australian Oaks rivals after a front-running victory in the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Derby-bound Levendi claims Tulloch Stakes

Saturday 31 March 2018, 3:58pm

Levendi warmed up for the Australian Derby on day one of The Championships by producing an eye-catching dress rehearsal in the Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Almandin powers home in G1 Tancred Stakes

Saturday 31 March 2018, 3:44pm

The 2016 Melbourne Cup winner Almandin has outlasted Ambitious and Who Shot Thebarman to take out the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Prompt Response wins Emancipation

Saturday 31 March 2018, 3:23pm

Prompt Response has claimed the Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill with less than two lengths covering the Group Two field.  Read more »

Maloney stood down from Caulfield rides

Saturday 31 March 2018, 3:05pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney has admitted taking a weight suppressant, which forced Racing Victoria stewards to stand him down from riding at Caulfield.  Read more »

Currie's hustle pays off at Doomben

Saturday 31 March 2018, 2:56pm

A phone call to owner Muck Crooks on spec from trainer Ben Currie has again proved a winner with Mishani Hustler winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Spright bounces back to win Star Kingdom

Saturday 31 March 2018, 2:50pm

Classy mare Spright has put a poor previous preparation behind her with an impressive win in the Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Apprentice lands milestone Caulfield win

Saturday 31 March 2018, 2:43pm

Liam Riordan has guided Runson to an impressive victory at Caulfield to give the apprentice his first metropolitan win with his boss Troy Corstens.  Read more »

Doncaster Mile next for Arbeitsam

Saturday 31 March 2018, 1:51pm

Arbeitsam has earned himself a start in the Doncaster Mile with a bold front-running win in the Group Three Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Xebec scores first Australian win

Saturday 31 March 2018, 1:42pm

Chris Waller's former Irish stayer Xebec has scored his first Australian win at Doomben by leading all of the way.  Read more »

Irukandji to target Sires' Produce Stakes

Saturday 31 March 2018, 1:36pm

Prolific Group One-winning stallion Dundeel has a first stakes win on his record after Irukandji claimed The Schweppervescence at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sunset Watch impresses with Caulfield win

Saturday 31 March 2018, 1:29pm

Sunset Watch has followed his maiden win at Ballarat with an all-the-way win over 1100m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Robert Smerdon issued show cause notice

Saturday 31 March 2018, 12:23pm

Racing Victoria stewards have invited former trainer Robert Smerdon to a show cause hearing ahead of the Aquanita case being heard by the RAD Board.  Read more »

Bob Baffert eyeing fourth Dubai World Cup

Friday 30 March 2018, 5:39pm

Bob Baffert is eyeing a fourth win in the Dubai World Cup with West Coast and Mubtaahij representing the American trainer.  Read more »

Kopi Luwak out of Country Championship

Friday 30 March 2018, 5:00pm

The Danny Williams-trained Kopi Luwak has been withdrawn from the Country Championship final because of injury.  Read more »

Purcell aims to bow out a Group One winner

Friday 30 March 2018, 4:29pm

Aloisia gave caretaker trainer Aaron Purcell his first Group One win and could give him his last for the time being as he hands the reins back to Ciaron Maher.  Read more »

Auvray fit for Tancred Stakes challenge

Friday 30 March 2018, 3:25pm

Trainer Richard Freedman and his brother Anthony will go head to head in the Group One Tancred Stakes wtih Auvray and Ambitious respectively.  Read more »

Fish 'N' Snitz to stake her winter claim

Friday 30 March 2018, 3:03pm

Flashy filly Fish 'N' Snitz is out to show there is more to her than just a clever name when she runs at Doomben.  Read more »

Ellerton-Zahra after Easter feature double

Friday 30 March 2018, 2:58pm

Odeon and Sword Of Light will be racing for a Group Three feature double for Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra at Caulfield.  Read more »

Prolific winners unite at Doomben

Friday 30 March 2018, 2:18pm

Country galloper De Villiers gets a chance to add to his prolific win strike rate when he joins the Ben Currie stable for a Doomben assignment.  Read more »

Fox Swift to bounce back at Caulfield

Friday 30 March 2018, 1:25pm

Already a stakes-winning filly, three-year-old Fox Swift will be tested for a tilt at Group company when she runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Caravaggio to shuttle to Australia

Friday 30 March 2018, 12:26pm

Brilliant sprinter Caravaggio will join the Coolmore Australia stallion roster in the upcoming breeding season.  Read more »

Gailop Chop on track for Sydney G1 double

Thursday 29 March 2018, 5:50pm

Darren Weir's travelling foreman Jarrod McLean has no doubt Gailo Chop is physically ready to back up his Ranvet Stakes win in the Tancred at Rosehill.  Read more »

Music Magnate ready for world stage

Thursday 29 March 2018, 5:03pm

Bjorn Baker is in Dubai for the World Cup meeting hoping to bring home the Al Quoz Sprint Trophy with Music Magnate, one of three Australians in the race.  Read more »

Facts about the Vinery Storm Queen Stakes

Thursday 29 March 2018, 4:25pm

What you need to know about the Group One Vinery Storm Queen Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Alizee to be tested at 2000 metres

Thursday 29 March 2018, 4:25pm

Godolphin trainer James Cummings believes Alizee's racing pattern will help her get over 2000 metres in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Tiyatrolani to fire first-up at Doomben

Thursday 29 March 2018, 3:00pm

Tony Gollan is confident Tiyatrolani can maintain her excellent first-up record at Doomben despite missing a trial.  Read more »

Widgee Turf runs from wide Caulfield draw

Thursday 29 March 2018, 2:10pm

The Victoria Handicap is an important stepping stone for Widgee Turf with trainer Patrick Payne homing in on the VOBIS Golden Mile at Caulfield.  Read more »

Magnajoy to tackle open company

Thursday 29 March 2018, 2:00pm

A strong win in a barrier trial has helped trainer Michael Costa decide to tackle open company with Magnajoy at Doomben.  Read more »

Our Gladiator after hat-trick at Caulfield

Thursday 29 March 2018, 1:29pm

Trainer Jerome Hunter is thankful his horses are racing in good form after he endured a health scare earlier in the year.  Read more »

D'Argento to run in Doncaster not Derby

Thursday 29 March 2018, 1:24pm

D'Argento will get his chance in the Doncaster Mile after with trainer Chris Waller deciding not to run the colt in ATC Australian Derby.  Read more »