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Jason Collett to ride Ef Troop in Slipper

Friday 16 March 2018, 2:53pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has confirmed Jason Collett will replace the suspended Corey Brown on Ef Troop in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Bruce Hill hoping for Jag's luck

Friday 16 March 2018, 2:15pm

Bruce Hill is hoping the good run of success for his apprentice Jag Guthmann-Chester will rub off on his stable star Man Of His Word at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Gear changes for Chris Munce-trained pair

Friday 16 March 2018, 12:41pm

Trainer Chris Munce has made key gear changes for his two runners in the $250,000 Jewel for two-year-olds at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Rising Red to make comeback at Flemington

Friday 16 March 2018, 12:38pm

Rising Red will make his return to the track in a Listed race at Flemington after a long injury-enforced lay-off.  Read more »

Michael Nolan to fire at Gold Coast

Friday 16 March 2018, 11:11am

For a trainer based 120km away in Toowoomba Michael Nolan has a great win strike rate at the Gold Coast and is hoping it continues at the feature meeting.  Read more »

Willie Mullins sets Cheltenham record

Friday 16 March 2018, 10:49am

Willie Mullins' two winners on the third day at Cheltenham has given him the record for the most wins by a trainer at the Festival.  Read more »

Winx is equal No.1 in the world

Friday 16 March 2018, 7:33am

Australian champion Winx shares the No.1 spot with Gun Runner in the latest world rankings.  Read more »

Chautauqua to bypass Flemington jump-out

Friday 16 March 2018, 6:55am

Hawkes Racing says Chautauqua will head to a Cranbourne barrier trial rather than contest a Flemington jump-out.  Read more »

Double delight for trainer-jockey Pateman

Thursday 15 March 2018, 4:36pm

Dual licence holder Steven Pateman has ridden a horse he also trains to victory in a race at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Thornton with chances for first stakes win

Thursday 15 March 2018, 4:30pm

Apprentice Stephanie Thornton will be chasing her first stakes race success when she rides Metronome and Coldstone in separate black-type races at Flemington.  Read more »

Snowden positive about Spin's Slipper bid

Thursday 15 March 2018, 4:23pm

Peter Snowden has made a key gear change in an attempt to sharpen Golden Slipper hopeful Spin's concentration in the Pago Pago Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lindsay Park has sights on Sydney carnival

Thursday 15 March 2018, 4:13pm

Lindsay Park is hoping to keep the feature race victories coming with three runners in three black-type races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Setsuna aims to seal Golden Slipper spot

Thursday 15 March 2018, 4:08pm

Setsuna has to produce a strong performance in the Magic Night Stakes to secure a start in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Veteran jockey Lloyd weighs up retirement

Thursday 15 March 2018, 3:56pm

Jeff Lloyd admits he's considering retirement as he hopes to cap a remarkable career with another Brisbane jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Winx confirmed for Rosehill raceday gallop

Thursday 15 March 2018, 3:27pm

Winx will have a public tune-up ahead of her bid for a third successive George Ryder Stakes when she has an exhibition gallop at Rosehill.  Read more »

Board reduces Smith improper riding ban

Thursday 15 March 2018, 3:22pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has given jockey Dale Smith a small win in an appeal against an improper riding suspension.  Read more »

Tommy Berry to ride Aylmerton in Slipper

Thursday 15 March 2018, 3:18pm

Hong Kong-based former Sydney jockey Tommy Berry has secured the ride on Todman Stakes winner Aylmerton for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Top Of The Range after back-to-back wins

Thursday 15 March 2018, 3:09pm

Top Of The Range will be out to back up a last-start win when he steps out at Flemington on a day when his trainer Mike Moroney has a number of chances.  Read more »

Hayes chases Blamey success with Cool Chap

Thursday 15 March 2018, 1:01pm

Lindsay Park will be attempting another feature Flemington race win when Cool Chap runs in the Group Two Blamey Stakes.  Read more »

Alizee's Coolmore tilt relies on weather

Thursday 15 March 2018, 12:43pm

Godolphin head trainer James Cummings says impressive filly Alizee needs a track upgrade at Rosehill to contest the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Salsamor to take on older horses in Sydney

Thursday 15 March 2018, 11:17am

A trip to Sydney to prepare for the ATC Australian Derby is the preferred option for Salsamor instead of staying in Melbourne for a race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Golden Slipper-bound Performer passes test

Thursday 15 March 2018, 10:52am

Performer has cruised through a barrier trial without incident at Randwick with Kerrin McEvoy to confirm his place in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Coolmore Classic: What you need to know

Thursday 15 March 2018, 10:50am

All you need to know about the Group One Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

Khan Ready to Head West

Thursday 15 March 2018, 10:45am

Last season's Breeders' Plate winner Khan is bound for Perth but will be given a chance to repay some of his purchase price at Moonee Valley on Friday night.  Read more »

Silent Sedition on target for G1 Coolmore

Thursday 15 March 2018, 10:45am

Trainer Andrew Noblet is rapt with the barrier draw for Silent Sedition in the Coolmore Classic, a race the mare finished a close second in a year ago.  Read more »

Plumaro set to start good times for Kemp

Thursday 15 March 2018, 10:10am

Trainer Kevin Kemp hopes Plumaro can win the $250,000 Jewel for two-year-olds at the Gold Coast to start a big month for his stable.  Read more »

Waller apprentice to ride at Gold Coast

Thursday 15 March 2018, 10:02am

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller's apprentice Lee Magorrian makes his Queensland debut with four rides at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Ben Currie after another record

Thursday 15 March 2018, 8:55am

In-form trainer Ben Currie is set to record another milestone with a big team at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Ruby Walsh injured in Cheltenham fall

Thursday 15 March 2018, 6:39am

Champion jockey Ruby Walsh has been injured in a fall at Cheltenham, aggravating a previous leg injury.  Read more »

Alta Stella impresses first-up at Sandown

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 7:25pm

Ballarat trainer Nick Smart has his eyes set on securing some black-type for Alta Stella following her impressive first-up win at Sandown.  Read more »

Ex-Flemington trackman inspects Eagle Farm

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 6:44pm

Former Flemington track manager Mick Goodie has inspected work on the troubled Eagle Farm racetrack.  Read more »

Error leads to Jason Coyle duo scratching

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 6:35pm

Jason Coyle has had both his runners in a race at Warwick Farm scratched after following a communication breakdown.  Read more »

Long-awaited win for Godolphin filly Resin

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 6:03pm

Lightly raced Godolphin filly Resin has finally made her mark with a maiden win at Warwick Farm, second-up following a lengthy lay-off.  Read more »

Bolero King goes back-to-back for Conners

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 5:48pm

Warwick Farm trainer Clarry Connors has saluted for the "battlers" after Bolero King registered a second consecutive midweek win.  Read more »

Chautauqua listed for Flemington jump-out

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 5:09pm

Chautauqua will attempt to pass one of his two required trials when he contests a Flemington jump-out over 800m.  Read more »

Oliver picks up HK Derby ride on Ruthven

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 5:01pm

Damien Oliver has picked up the ride on the John Moore-trained Ruthven in the Hong Kong Derby after fellow Australian jockey Hugh Bowman was ruled out.  Read more »

Heathcote in perfect day out at Doomben

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 4:50pm

Robert Heathcote has trained three winners from three runners and Ben Currie has reached 100 overall victories for the season at Doomben.  Read more »

Secret Lady faces last-ditch Slipper bid

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 4:26pm

Trainer Gary Portelli will send Secret Lady out on a make-or-break Golden Slipper mission in the Magic Night Stakes.  Read more »

Guthmann-Chester wins Sandown series race

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 3:55pm

Queensland apprentice Jag Guthmann-Chester has led home an interstate quinella in an apprentice series race at Sandown.  Read more »

First-class win for comeback rider Cormack

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 3:25pm

Former South African jockey Sean Cormack has landed his first Doomben winner in nine years when he rode First Class Miss to victory.  Read more »

She Will Reign to miss TJ Smith: Portelli

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 3:16pm

Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign may skip the TJ Smith Stakes with trainer Gary Portelli worried she's not ready to match it with sprinters such as Redzel.  Read more »

Small field for Group Two Blamey Stakes

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 2:27pm

Group One winners Tosen Stardom and Humidor headline a small field for the Group Two Blamey Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Francaletta set to boost record in Classic

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 2:25pm

Retirement-bound New Zealand mare Francaletta will try to add more Australian black-type to her record in the Group One Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Rudy prepares for another trip to Sydney

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 12:45pm

Rudy is likely to have two starts in Queensland before heading to Sydney for his seventh interstate campaign.  Read more »

Queensland filly Italia Bella in setback

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 12:37pm

Caloundra filly Italia Bella is still on course for a Sydney trip despite missing a race at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Kementari targets Group 1 Doncaster Mile

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 12:30pm

Randwick Guineas winner Kementari is a confirmed starter in the Doncaster Mile, the $3 million race for which he is a clear-cut favourite.  Read more »

Gr 1 Coolmore Classic attracts 19 runners

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 10:49am

Nineteen acceptors have been declared for the $600,000 Coolmore Classic for fillies and mares.  Read more »

Bowman ruled out of Coolmore Classic day

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 10:39am

Jockey Hugh Bowman will miss the Coolmore Classic meeting at Rosehill after failing a concussion test.  Read more »

Lizzie Kelly turns nightmare into dream Cheltenham ride on Coo Star Sivola

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 9:08am

There can be few public embarrassments to match being dumped on the turf in front of the Cheltenham grandstands after jumping only two fences in a Gold Cup and few better ripostes than a winner on your next afternoon at the Festival.  Read more »

Spectacular Bid jockey Ronnie Franklin dies at 58

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 8:58am

Ronnie Franklin, the jockey who rode the great Spectacular Bid to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown in 1979, has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 58.  Read more »

Battling Buveur D'Air does it again – but not before Melon is just squeezed out

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 8:48am

After the pain, the gain. Nicky Henderson saddled Buveur D'Air to become the first horse to win back-to-back Champion Hurdles since Hardy Eustace in 2005 – but it was a mighty close-run thing.  Read more »

Three for Mullins on 1st day at Cheltenham

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 8:30am

Irish trainer Willie Mullins has celebrated three winners on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Merchant Navy to join Aidan O'Brien team

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 7:21pm

Group One-winning colt Merchant Navy will join Aidan O'Brien's team in Ireland to be prepared for Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Written By to run in Pago Pago Stakes

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 7:07pm

Unbeaten colt Written By will have his Golden Slipper lead-up in the Pago Pago Stakes rather than run in a trial on the steeple grass at Randwick.  Read more »

Bonneval making sound recovery from injury

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 6:27pm

Prolific New Zealand mare Bonneval is making steady progress as she recovers from a career-threatening injury that ruled out a return to Sydney.  Read more »

Cory Parish charged over Bendigo ride

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 6:01pm

Jockey Cory Parish has been charged over his handling of Sonaree who finished fifth in a 1000m maiden at Bendigo.  Read more »

Performer scheduled to trial at Randwick

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 5:57pm

Performer's Golden Slipper hopes rest on a satisfactory barrier trial after his antics in the Todman Stakes in which jockey Hugh Bowman was injured.  Read more »

Radipole to be feature race dual acceptor

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 5:47pm

Mike Moroney plans to pay up for Radipole in the Blamey Stakes and Ajax Stakes, with the trainer leaning towards the latter as the preferred option.  Read more »

Tommy Berry returns for Golden Slipper day

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 5:31pm

Hong Kong-based jockey Tommy Berry has two rides booked for Golden Slipper day and hopes to secure a mount in the $3.5 million feature.  Read more »

Ron Quinton duo renew rivalry in Coolmore

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 4:29pm

Randwick trainer Ron Quinton's stable stars Dixie Blossoms and Daysee Doom will clash in the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

Weather With You begins Derby campaign

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 3:12pm

New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will introduce Group One Australian Derby hopeful Weather With You to Sydney racing at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Lindsay Park bluebloods heading to Sandown

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 2:24pm

Regally bred fillies Oscietra and Earth Angel will both be chasing their first city wins when they contest separate midweek races at Sandown.  Read more »

Benbow suffers fractured vertebra in fall

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 11:32am

Further scans following a trackwork fall at Caulfield have revealed jockey Jason Benbow has suffered a fractured T6 vertebra.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman to take no risks

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 10:06am

Hugh Bowman will undergo tests to determine whether he can ride at the Coolmore Classic meeting and the Hong Kong Derby after suffering concussion in a fall.  Read more »

Randwick barrier trials postponed

Tuesday 13 March 2018, 6:47am

The washed out barrier trials at Randwick have been moved with the two heats scheduled to test the Kensington track now to be held on the steeple grass.  Read more »

Rails ride gains Fanatic Adelaide Cup win

Monday 12 March 2018, 6:10pm

Fanatic has completed a big weekend for Lindsay Park with her victory in the Adelaide Cup at Morphettville.  Read more »

No Coolmore Classic for Shoals

Monday 12 March 2018, 5:25pm

Dixie Blossoms is the early favourite for the Coolmore Classic which will be run without dual Group One winner Shoals.  Read more »

Italia Bella chases Australian Oaks start

Monday 12 March 2018, 5:05pm

Australian Oaks-bound Italia Bella steps up to 1800 metres at the Gold Coast in preparation for longer assignments.  Read more »

Zizzis provides Payne with some more Magic

Monday 12 March 2018, 4:44pm

Zizzis has graduated from a Bendigo debut win to victory in the Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic at Morphettville.  Read more »

One kilo Doncaster penalty for Lanciato

Monday 12 March 2018, 3:32pm

Newcastle Newmarket winner Lanciato has been penalised one kilogram in the Doncaster Mile for his Group Three win.  Read more »

Boom sire to dominate sale

Monday 12 March 2018, 3:21pm

Young stallion Spirit of Boom will have 44 lots at the Gold Coast Magic Millions March Yearling Sale.  Read more »

Weir pair Championships bound after Blamey

Monday 12 March 2018, 3:11pm

The Blamey Stakes at Flemington is the ideal lead-up for Humidor and Tosen Stardom ahead of The Championships in Sydney.  Read more »

Prebble reaches 800 Hong Kong winners

Monday 12 March 2018, 12:40pm

Australian jockey Brett Prebble has brought up a significant milestone with his 800th winner in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Getabird to start Mullins' Cheltenham bid

Monday 12 March 2018, 9:01am

The Willie Mullins-trained Getabird is the favourite to win the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival, the Supreme Novices Chase.  Read more »

Encryption cracks G3 Black Opal Stakes win

Sunday 11 March 2018, 6:33pm

Hugh Bowman's fall at Randwick could have cost him a Black Opal Stakes victory, as Glyn Schofield cashed in to win on Godolphin's Encryption.  Read more »

Snitz wins way into Championship final

Sunday 11 March 2018, 5:53pm

Snitz has booked his passage to Sydney for the $500,000 Country Championship final with an impressive performance in the qualifying heat at Grafton.  Read more »

Almost Court snares Listed Canberra Cup

Sunday 11 March 2018, 5:51pm

Almost Court has led all the way to claim the $200,000 Listed Canberra Cup for local trainers Barbara Joseph and Paul Jones.  Read more »

Assimilate powers to Canberra Guineas win

Sunday 11 March 2018, 5:11pm

Assimilate has put himself in the frame for a crack at the Group Three Carbine Club after a commanding victory in the Listed Canberra Guineas.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup aim for Ladies First

Sunday 11 March 2018, 4:33pm

Auckland Cup winner Ladies First will be prepared for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup after her tenacious victory.  Read more »

Walker chasing more G1 success in Sydney

Sunday 11 March 2018, 3:29pm

On the back of his long shot Group One win in the Australian Cup at Flemington, Michael Walker now has his eyes on the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Written By to tune up for Slipper in trial

Sunday 11 March 2018, 2:49pm

Jordan Childs will ride Blue Diamond winner Written By in a Sydney barrier trial in preparation for their tilt at the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Latest injury ends Lord Of The Sky career

Sunday 11 March 2018, 2:09pm

A torn tendon sheath has prompted the end of Lord Of The Sky's racing career and he will head to stud.  Read more »

BRC looks at Eagle Farm race options

Sunday 11 March 2018, 9:44am

The Brisbane Race Club is investigating whether it will be possible to hold a few meetings on the Eagle Farm A grass.  Read more »

Uptown Lad surges into Provincial final

Saturday 10 March 2018, 7:08pm

The Kim Waugh-trained Uptown Lad has overcome a slow start to claim the Provincial Championship qualifier at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Brown, Schofield in Randwick suspensions

Saturday 10 March 2018, 7:03pm

Corey Brown and Glyn Schofield will miss important carnival rides after both were suspended at Randwick.  Read more »

Regan Bayliss banned again at Flemington

Saturday 10 March 2018, 6:31pm

Newmarket Handicap-winning jockey Regan Bayliss will miss the opening day of The Championships in Sydney after another suspension at Flemington.  Read more »

Emperor's Way ends prep in winning style

Saturday 10 March 2018, 6:23pm

Developing stayer Emperor's Way has wrapped up a consistent campaign with victory in the Listed Randwick City Stakes for Peter and Paul Snowden.  Read more »

She's So High wins first-up at Flemington

Saturday 10 March 2018, 6:16pm

She's So High is Sydney bound after she scored an explosive first-up win in a Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

Sugar Bella arrives late for Group 3 win

Saturday 10 March 2018, 5:37pm

Sugar Bella has arrived with a late burst to win the Group Three Wenona Girl Quality for trainer Kris Lees and jockey Jason Collett.  Read more »

Spanish Reef claims her first stakes win

Saturday 10 March 2018, 4:50pm

The Ken Keys-trained Spanish Reef has landed her first stakes win, with victory in the Group Three Matron Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Harlem in upset G1 Australian Cup victory

Saturday 10 March 2018, 4:47pm

Harlem has edged out his more-fancied rivals in the Australian Cup, giving the Lindsay Park stable a Group One double at Flemington.  Read more »

Kementari claims Group 1 Randwick Guineas

Saturday 10 March 2018, 4:28pm

Godolphin colt Kementari has added a Group One victory to his record with a clinical win in the $1 million Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Niccanova stays on Doncaster Mile course

Saturday 10 March 2018, 4:18pm

Trainer Steve Tregea ended a stressful week on a high when Niccanova stayed on course for a Doncaster Mile start with a Doomben win.  Read more »

Redzel cruises to Challenge Stakes victory

Saturday 10 March 2018, 4:10pm

Everest winner Redzel rubber stamped his favouritism for the T J Smith Stakes with a comfortable victory on his return to Randwick in the Challenge Stakes.  Read more »

Matthew Smith faces inquiry over syringes

Saturday 10 March 2018, 4:03pm

Trainer Matthew Smith has found himself in hot water with stewards after four syringes were found in his horse float at Randwick.  Read more »

Bella Martini wins Group 2 Kewney Stakes

Saturday 10 March 2018, 3:43pm

Bella Martini has claimed her second stakes win of the preparation, taking out the Group Two Kewney Stakes for three-year-old fillies at Flemington.  Read more »

Happy Clapper wins the Canterbury Stakes

Saturday 10 March 2018, 3:41pm

Happy Clapper has claimed his second Group One win, beating Global Glamour in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Hang continues on path towards Qld Derby

Saturday 10 March 2018, 3:30pm

Hang has won his fourth race in a row to be on the road to a Queensland Derby start.  Read more »

Aylmerton adds name to Slipper contenders

Saturday 10 March 2018, 3:26pm

Aylmerton has added his name to the Golden Slipper mix with victory in the Todman Stakes marred by a fall involving Hugh Bowman who has suffered concussion.  Read more »

Redkirk Warrior wins a second G1 Newmarket

Saturday 10 March 2018, 3:25pm

Regan Bayliss has guided Redkirk Warrior to a second $1.25 million Newmarket Handicap, defeating Brave Smash and Merchant Navy at Flemington.  Read more »