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Flippant makes amends in all-the-way win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 3:41pm

After disappointing as favourite at Caulfield, Flippant has led throughout to land a stakes win at Flemington.  Read more »

Winx claims Group One record at Randwick

Saturday 3 March 2018, 3:37pm

Winx has reigned supreme in the Chipping Norton Stakes to take her Group One tally to an Australian record 16 and extend her winning streak to 23.  Read more »

Santos and Seabrook win Slipper lead-ups

Saturday 3 March 2018, 3:06pm

Santos and Seabrook have cemented Golden Slipper starts with their wins in lead-up runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Hear The Chant resumes with Flemington win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 2:53pm

Hear The Chant could head towards the Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide after making a winning return at Flemington.  Read more »

Aloft far too strong in Flemington victory

Saturday 3 March 2018, 2:35pm

European import Aloft is Sydney Cup bound following his first-up victory in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Kemp makes right call for talented Plumaro

Saturday 3 March 2018, 2:32pm

Trainer Kevin Kemp has made the right decision running Plumaro at Doomben as the filly heads to a $250,000 race.  Read more »

Nomothaj claims a second Listed race win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 1:58pm

Two-year-old filly Nomothaj has bounced back from an unplaced run in the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast to win her second Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

First Saturday city winner for Cunningham

Saturday 3 March 2018, 1:54pm

Clare Cunningham has trained her first Saturday metropolitan winner with Just Shine, ridden by her partner Jason Collett, successful at Randwick.  Read more »

Fui San breaks through for Highway Hcp win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 1:36pm

Fui San has finally won a Highway race after a more relaxed run produced Terry Robinson's sixth victory in the concept for country trainers at Randwick.  Read more »

New tactics help Morendi in Doomben win

Saturday 3 March 2018, 12:50pm

Tough stayer Morendi has relished a new role for his second win in a row at Doomben.  Read more »

Ollivander cleared for Flemington start

Friday 2 March 2018, 6:27pm

Ollivander has been passed fit to start in a Listed race at Flemington a week after being scratched from the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Dixie Blossoms on track for winning return

Friday 2 March 2018, 6:24pm

Dixie Blossoms is poised to match stablemate Daysee Doom and start her autumn campaign in style when she defends the Guy Walter Stakes.  Read more »

Linda Meech gets first win as a trainer

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:58pm

Dual licence holder Linda Meech has won her first race as a trainer, riding Beeokay to victory in a maiden at Swan Hill.  Read more »

Egg Tart has renewed hunger for racing

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:44pm

Dual Group One-winner Egg Tart will attempt to recapture that form when she makes her comeback to racing in the Liverpool City Cup.  Read more »

Jumbo Prince chasing $1 million

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:37pm

Tough gelding Jumbo Prince resumes at Doomben with $1 million in prize money in his sights.  Read more »

Gerald Ryan hopes to boost Slipper stocks

Friday 2 March 2018, 5:32pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has three youngsters vying for Golden Slipper berths via the Skyline and Sweet Embrace Stakes.  Read more »

Secret Agenda right for Flemington return

Friday 2 March 2018, 4:49pm

Trainer Mick Price has further Group One aspirations for Secret Agenda who makes her reappearance in the Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Shumookh up for rematch in Surround Stakes

Friday 2 March 2018, 4:47pm

Shumookh and Alizee are set for another Randwick battle, this time over 1400 metres in the Group One Surround Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Prized Icon running for second to Winx

Friday 2 March 2018, 3:58pm

Kris Lees is treating a clash with Winx in the Chipping Norton Stakes as a means to determine Prized Icon's pathway over autumn.  Read more »

Ben Allen chasing first G1 win in NZ Derby

Friday 2 March 2018, 3:23pm

Victorian apprentice Ben Allen gets his latest chance at a Group One win when he rides the Darren Weir-trained Civil Disobedience in the New Zealand Derby.  Read more »

Addictive Nature set for Melbourne G1

Friday 2 March 2018, 2:49pm

Bjorn Baker has taken Addictive Nature to Melbourne for the first time for the Group One Australian Guineas rather than race the colt against Winx at Randwick.  Read more »

Barriers a worry for Forster at Doomben

Friday 2 March 2018, 1:32pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster is hoping a softish track can help overcome wide barriers for two of her horses at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Francaletta ticks off Australian campaign

Friday 2 March 2018, 12:21pm

New Zealand mare Francaletta will make her Australian racing debut in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick, the starting point of her final preparation.  Read more »

Price trio in top order ahead of Guineas

Friday 2 March 2018, 12:07pm

Mighty Boss, Holy Snow and Grunt are in top order ahead of their bid to give Mick Price a third win in the Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Flemington debut for former German horse

Friday 2 March 2018, 12:07pm

An Irish-bred galloper that has done all his racing in Germany is set to make his Australian debut at Flemington for Lindsay Park.  Read more »

Doomben test for Our Boy Nicholas

Friday 2 March 2018, 11:12am

Trainer Andrew Williamson's noted ability to get the best out of veteran gallopers will again be tested with Our Boy Nicholas.  Read more »

Dubai not Sydney for Godolphin stayer

Friday 2 March 2018, 7:09am

Godolphin stayer Rare Rhythm will not run in the Sydney Cup and will instead be aimed at the Group Two Gold Cup in Dubai.  Read more »

Chipping Norton Stakes facts and figures

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:41pm

Some facts about the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick where Winx will aim for her third successive win.  Read more »

Facts on the Australian Guineas

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:33pm

Facts and figures on the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington.  Read more »

Care To Think defies adversity for Dunn

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:24pm

Care To Think's will to win has helped the gelding emerge as a potential Doncaster Mile candidate for Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn.  Read more »

Nelligans face further restrictions in Vic

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:05pm

Racing Victoria stewards plan to take further action against two stable employees charged as part of the Aquanita investigation.  Read more »

Adelaide Cup trio set for Flemington clash

Thursday 1 March 2018, 5:49pm

Double Bluff, Fanatic and Ormito hold Adelaide Cup nominations and are set to meet in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Rimraam tackles new Sydney Group One race

Thursday 1 March 2018, 5:11pm

Lindsay Park has its eyes on the Surround Stakes at Randwick, a new Group One race for three-year-old fillies.  Read more »

Snowden duo on trial for Golden Slipper

Thursday 1 March 2018, 5:01pm

Spin and Satin Slipper can confirm their inclusion in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper when they start in lead-up races at Randwick.  Read more »

Tshahitsi suited back to handicap company

Thursday 1 March 2018, 4:40pm

Tshahitsi's trainer says he will appreciate the handicap conditions at Flemington after finding Group One weight-for-age company a bridge too far.  Read more »

All in order for champion's return

Thursday 1 March 2018, 4:32pm

The Winx camp is relaxed as the champion prepares for her return to racing and an attempts at a third successive win in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Malibu Style back for Victorian campaign

Thursday 1 March 2018, 4:25pm

Perth sprinter Malibu Style has settled back into Melbourne ahead of an autumn campaign which begins in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Brazen Moss gets things to suit

Thursday 1 March 2018, 2:44pm

Tough gelding Brazen Moss has a few things in his favour as he attempts to win his first stakes race at Doomben.  Read more »

Vinland to Sydney in search of soft ground

Thursday 1 March 2018, 2:30pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy intends to back Vinland up in the Randwick Guineas seven days after the colt contests the weight-for-age Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Spirit Of Cherokee passes barrier test

Thursday 1 March 2018, 1:09pm

Promising juvenile Spirit Of Cherokee has passed a barrier test ordered by stewards and is ready to resume racing at Doomben.  Read more »

John Allen has confidence in Cliff's Edge

Thursday 1 March 2018, 12:14pm

Jockey John Allen believes favourite Cliff's Edge has the right attributes to offset his wide barrier in the Group One Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Scare for Outback Barbie in trial win

Thursday 1 March 2018, 11:53am

Outback Barbie has trialled impressively in the lead-up to a Sydney campaign and survived a scare after dislodging her jockey over the line.  Read more »

Central figure to miss Aquanita inquiry

Thursday 1 March 2018, 10:55am

Most of those charged in the Aquanita case have pleaded not guilty ahead of an April hearing while trainer Robert Smerdon has yet to enter a plea.  Read more »

Jean Van Overmeire heads north

Thursday 1 March 2018, 9:33am

In-form Sydney apprentice Jean Van Overmeire will showcase his talents in Queensland with eight rides at Doomben.  Read more »

All in order for Winx return

Thursday 1 March 2018, 7:20am

Everything is in order for Winx to make a triumphant return to racing and claim a third successive win in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Fullazaboot bound for Hong Kong

Thursday 1 March 2018, 6:45am

Magic Millions Classic runner-up Fullazaboot has been sold to Hong Kong interests and will miss the autumn carnival.  Read more »

O'Rourke savours first metropolitan winner

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 6:12pm

Ringerdingding has given young trainer Edward O'Rourke his first city success with a Rosehill win.  Read more »

Levi Kavanagh with two Flemington chances

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 6:01pm

Flemington trainer Levi Kavanagh will saddle up chances in two separate races on a feature day at his home track.  Read more »

Renewal banks third win for Hawkes Racing

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 5:49pm

Hawkes Racing-trained gelding Renewal has continued his development with a dogged victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

VRC shake-up claims Flemington track man

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 5:08pm

Two senior management roles at the Victoria Racing Club have been lost in a leadership shake-up.  Read more »

Beach training has Fell Swoop in top order

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 4:44pm

Fell Swoop and City Of Kirkwall will fly the flag at Flemington for Canberra trainer Matthew Dale from his satellite base on the NSW south coast.  Read more »

No-lose outcome for Chipping Norton bolter

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 4:31pm

Jemadar's owners are relishing the opportunity to race their bargain-basement gelding against Winx when the super mare makes her comeback at Randwick.  Read more »

The Real Boss, Aileach give Ljung a double

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 4:14pm

Apprentice Emma Ljung has ridden two winners from as many rides in an eventful day at Ipswich.  Read more »

Second-up syndrome a concern for Frolic

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 3:15pm

Golden Slipper runner-up Frolic faces a step up in trip for the next phase of her comeback in the Group One Surround Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Baker to train Crack Me Up for Doncaster

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 2:49pm

Bjorn Baker has taken over the Doncaster Mile campaign of Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up after Liam Birchley was barred from racing horses in NSW.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy eyes second Australian Guineas

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 2:24pm

A year after winning the Australian Guineas with favourite Hey Doc, trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping to win the Group One race again with filly Bring Me Roses.  Read more »

Nettoyer sets sights on Guy Walter Stakes

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 2:14pm

Trainer Wendy Roche hopes race fitness will aid Nettoyer's quest for black-type success in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Sean Cormack steps up comeback to riding

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 11:36am

Former South African Group One-winning jockey Sean Cormack is set increase his workload with rides at four racetracks, including Doomben.  Read more »

Vaulting Ambition to make up for lost time

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 11:22am

Comeback horse Vaulting Ambition can add more lustre to the form out of a minor Brisbane race when he tackles the Tattersall's Members' Cup.  Read more »

Eight rivals for Winx in Chipping Norton

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 10:16am

Champion Winx will have eight rivals when she returns at Randwick to try to win her third Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

O'Brien and Kavanagh to seek damages

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 9:53am

Trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh have begun legal proceedings to seek damages after being found not guilty of administering cobalt to horses.  Read more »

Mike Symons rejects Henderson comments

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 9:04am

Melbourne Racing Club chairman Mike Symons has sought legal advice over comments made by prominent owner Terry Henderson regarding the Aquanita case.  Read more »

Oakleigh Plate winner retired to stud

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 7:26am

Russian Revolution has been retired on a winning note with the Oakleigh Plate winner to stand at Newgate Farm.  Read more »

Liam Birchley cannot start horses in NSW

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 7:05pm

Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley has been barred from starting horses in NSW pending the hearing of serious charges laid by Victorian stewards.  Read more »

RV to review cobalt judgment

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 6:33pm

Racing Victoria will review the judgment in the cobalt case against trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien with the pair fined for presentation.  Read more »

Moore in awe of Winx as comeback looms

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 6:04pm

Rosehill trainer Gary Moore is relishing the opportunity to start his first runner against champion Winx in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Chautauqua heads Newmarket Hcp weights

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 5:48pm

Weights have been released for the Newmarket Handicap with Chautauqua given 58kg while defending champion Redkirk Warrior has 57.5kg.  Read more »

Adelaide race likely for Etah James

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 5:00pm

The Matt Cumani-trained Etah James is nominated for the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington but is likely to head to Adelaide for the Lord Reims Stakes.  Read more »

Melody Belle seeks boost against Alizee

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 4:44pm

Co-trainer Jamie Richards is hoping for a good barrier to help Melody Belle in her second clash with top filly Alizee in the Surround Stakes.  Read more »

Two Guineas hopefuls for Busuttin, Young

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 3:28pm

Co-trainer Trent Busuttin favours Main Stage as the stable's leading Australian Guineas chance from a good barrier draw in the Group One race.  Read more »

Kavanagh and O'Brien fined over cobalt

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 3:21pm

Melbourne trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien have been fined in the long-running cobalt case.  Read more »

Khan Wins Trial at Randwick

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 2:52pm

Khan has enhanced his sale potential with an eye-catching win at the Randwick trials this morning.   Read more »

Affogato faces daunting introduction

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 1:29pm

Warwick Farm trainer Wendy Roche will send out her first two-year-old for the season when Affogato runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mr Marbellouz to be tested at 1200m

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 12:36pm

Brilliant last-start winner Mr Marbellouz gets his chance to win his first race at 1200 metres at Doomben.  Read more »

Favourites draw wide in Australian Guineas

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 11:27am

A field of 16 plus two emergencies has been declared for the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington with Cliff's Edge and Grunt drawing wide.  Read more »

Chautauqua refuses to jump in trial

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 9:05am

Chautauqua will have to run in a barrier trial before he races again after twice refusing to compete in heats at Randwick.  Read more »

Blake Shinn suspension reduced

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 8:36am

Jockey Blake Shinn has had a suspension halved on appeal and will be back for the Randwick Guineas meeting.  Read more »

Antonion Giuseppe to race in Singapore

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 7:42am

Group One placegetter Antonio Giuseppe has been sold to do his future racing in Singapore.  Read more »

Team Williams enter eight for Roy Higgins

Monday 26 February 2018, 5:55pm

Owner Lloyd Williams has eight of the 17 nominations for the Listed Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Humidor topweight for the Doncaster Mile

Monday 26 February 2018, 5:49pm

Humidor is the 58kg topweight for the Doncaster Mile while Japanese horse Fame Game has the same handicap in the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Birchley asked to show cause by NSW

Monday 26 February 2018, 5:04pm

Racing NSW stewards have asked Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley to show cause why he should be allowed to start horses in NSW.  Read more »

Bosson back for Guineas ride on Embellish

Monday 26 February 2018, 5:00pm

Embellish will attempt to become the first New Zealand-trained three-year-old to win the Australian Guineas when he runs in the Group One race at Flemington.  Read more »

Interests of Written By come first: Begg

Monday 26 February 2018, 3:54pm

Blue Diamond-winning trainer Grahame Begg says Written By has recovered well from his victory but a Golden Slipper start is yet to be confirmed.  Read more »

Lasqueti Spirit to take on Winx again

Monday 26 February 2018, 3:25pm

Lasqueti Spirit will resume in the Chipping Norton Stakes with trainer Lee Curtis hoping she can again be close to Winx.  Read more »

Newmarket a possibility for Brave Smash

Monday 26 February 2018, 2:40pm

Futurity Stakes winner Brave Smash may drop back in distance to contest the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Possible 12 rivals for Winx at Randwick

Monday 26 February 2018, 1:35pm

Champion mare Winx makes her return to racing in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes, a race she has won twice before.  Read more »

Aust Cup option for NZ Group One winner

Monday 26 February 2018, 12:57pm

New Zealand Group One winner Devise has the option of the Australian Cup for her next start if it is wet at home.  Read more »

Brown to ride Gollan pair in Sydney debuts

Monday 26 February 2018, 11:56am

Tony Gollan has confirmed Corey Brown will ride Ef Troop and Outback Barbie when they make their Sydney debuts in Golden Slipper lead-up races.  Read more »

Upset in Mudgee heat of Championship

Monday 26 February 2018, 6:50am

Bathurst trainer Dean Mirfin will head to Randwick with Cosmologist winning the heat at Mudgee in atrocious conditions.  Read more »

NSW stewards to study Vic evidence

Sunday 25 February 2018, 6:31pm

Racing NSW stewards will study the brief evidence provided by their Victorian counterparts in the bi-carb case to decide if any offence occurred in NSW.  Read more »

Weight drop to help Missrock in Newmarket

Sunday 25 February 2018, 5:38pm

A quiet week following her third placing in the Lightning Stakes will have Missrock fresh and firing for the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Winx ready for delayed return to racing

Sunday 25 February 2018, 5:04pm

Winx is spot-on for her return to racing in the Chipping Norton Stakes despite missing a lead-up run.  Read more »

Muraaqeb on target for Australian Guineas

Sunday 25 February 2018, 4:36pm

The Lindsay Park stable has Muraaqeb heading to the Group One Australian Guineas after his two placings in traditional lead-up races.  Read more »

Stuart Kendrick presses on to autumn

Sunday 25 February 2018, 4:08pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick has been forced to spell Rancho Montoya but will press on with Fullazaboot and Italia Bella.  Read more »

Hey Doc to press on towards Newmarket

Sunday 25 February 2018, 2:45pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping strained pectoral muscles won't stop Hey Doc from running in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Mandatory trial talks to continue in Qld

Sunday 25 February 2018, 12:17pm

Racing Queensland is looking at solving problems raised by trainers before introducing mandatory trials for first starters.  Read more »

Jakkalberry dies at New Zealand stud

Sunday 25 February 2018, 12:07pm

Classy stayer Jakkalberry has died at New Zealand's Novara Park Stud in New Zealand after suffering an intestinal infection.  Read more »

Rain a double-edged sword for Eagle Farm

Sunday 25 February 2018, 9:55am

Rain has caused delays to work on the Eagle Farm track reconstruction but it has been a benefit to already laid turf.  Read more »

My Field Marshal in record Mile win

Sunday 25 February 2018, 9:10am

The decision to bypass the Inter Dominion has paid off with My Field Marshal in the Miracle Mile at Menangle.  Read more »

Gailo Chop wins Peter Young Stakes

Saturday 24 February 2018, 6:40pm

Seven-year-old Gailo Chop has stamped himself as the horse to beat in the Australian Cup with a dominant win in the Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »