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Danny Williams with two C'ship runners

Saturday 24 February 2018, 6:16pm

Local trainer Danny Williams has dominated the finish of the Country Championship heat at Goulburn, with Kopi Luwak and Pumpkin Pie qualifying for the final.  Read more »

Perizada aims higher after Rosehill win

Saturday 24 February 2018, 5:58pm

Canberra-based mare Perizada is chasing more group-level success after making a victorious trip to Rosehill for co-trainers Ron Weston and John Nisbet.  Read more »

Kementari wins Hobartville battle

Saturday 24 February 2018, 5:48pm

Godolphin colt Kementari has lived up to his billing in the Hobartville Stakes on his way to the Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Russian Revolution wins Oakleigh Plate

Saturday 24 February 2018, 5:06pm

Russian Revolution has racked up his second Group One win in a tight finish to the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

More Energy claims Parramatta Cup

Saturday 24 February 2018, 5:03pm

A friendly barrier draw has set the foundation for Jason Coyle-trained gelding More Energy to nab the Listed Parramatta Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Daysee Doom in narrow Millie Fox win

Saturday 24 February 2018, 4:34pm

Daysee Doom has prevailed in a close finish to the Group Two Millie Fox Stakes to give trainer Ron Quinton a sentimental win.  Read more »

Written By dominant in G1 Blue Diamond

Saturday 24 February 2018, 4:29pm

Written By, trained by Grahame Begg and ridden by Jordan Childs, has remained unbeaten with a dominant win in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winning Rosehill comeback for I Am Excited

Saturday 24 February 2018, 4:03pm

Sprint specialist I Am Excited has opened her latest campaign in style with a impressive late burst propelling the filly to victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Silent Sedition wins second Mannerism

Saturday 24 February 2018, 3:58pm

The addition of blinkers to Silent Sedition has proved a good move, with the mare racing to a dominant win in the Mannerism Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Japanese imports go one-two in Futurity

Saturday 24 February 2018, 3:55pm

Japanese imports Brave Smash and Tosen Stardom have given trainer Darren Weir the quinella in the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sunlight has hard-fought win over Estijaab

Saturday 24 February 2018, 3:20pm

Magic Millions winner Sunlight has continued to show her class with a hard-fought win over Estijaab in the Group Two Silver Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Summer Sham goes all the way at Caulfield

Saturday 24 February 2018, 3:08pm

After a quick beginning, Summer Sham didn't give her rivals a look in with a strong all-the-way win in the Group Two Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Hawkes Racing quinella in Zeditave Stakes

Saturday 24 February 2018, 2:59pm

Overshare has claimed the second stakes race win of his career, beating stablemate Wild Heart in the Group Three Zeditave Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cellarman's stamina shows in Rosehill win

Saturday 24 February 2018, 2:52pm

Tireless Chris Waller-trained gelding Cellarman has ticked off the sixth win of this preparation with a dominant run at Rosehill.  Read more »

Valiant Spirit lands city win at Caulfield

Saturday 24 February 2018, 2:14pm

Trainer Daniel Williams has landed his maiden city victory, with Valiant Spirit leading throughout in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Homesman makes winning Australian debut

Saturday 24 February 2018, 2:01pm

The imported Homesman could have earned a crack at the Australian Cup with a narrow win in his Australian debut over stablemate Almandin at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sandbar acquaints himself with Rosehill

Saturday 24 February 2018, 1:45pm

Golden Slipper candidate and unbeaten colt Sandbar has had a race-day gallop before his next assignment in the Skyline Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Northam coy on Try A Lil Harder step up

Saturday 24 February 2018, 1:42pm

Try A Lil Harder has won at Rosehill but trainer Rod Northam isn't yet convinced she can step up in distance and class to target the Country Championships.  Read more »

Two scratchings from Blue Diamond

Saturday 24 February 2018, 8:06am

Ollivander has failed a veterinary test and been scratched from the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes along with Native Soldier.  Read more »

Options for Snitz after wash-out

Saturday 24 February 2018, 7:45am

Trainer Matt Dunn has several options for three-year-old Snitz who has missed a vital run at Doomben.  Read more »

Snitz stays with own age at Doomben

Friday 23 February 2018, 5:31pm

Trainer Matt Dunn has elected to keep Snitz in his own age group in the lead-up to the rich NSW Country Championship series.  Read more »

McEvoy team on target for Blue Diamond

Friday 23 February 2018, 5:22pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy has three strong chances to claim a second feature two-year-old race for the year, the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Get On The Grange stays the distance

Friday 23 February 2018, 4:59pm

Durable gelding Get On The Grange is after his first win of a consistent preparation in the Parramatta Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Catchy pick of Oakleigh Plate trio: Hayes

Friday 23 February 2018, 4:45pm

Lindsay Park has three highly talented female sprinters in Sheidel, Fuhryk and Catchy contesting the Group One Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gongs tasked to sound Slipper warning

Friday 23 February 2018, 4:43pm

Gongs can to stake her Golden Slipper claims when she races against leading contenders for the world's richest two-year-old race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Distance rise expected to suit Rellson

Friday 23 February 2018, 2:29pm

Trainer Aaron Purcell believes Rellson will appreciate a step up in distance in the Autumn Classic as he continues on a path towards the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Foxplay, Egg Tart kick off autumn campaign

Friday 23 February 2018, 2:23pm

Group One-winning stablemates Foxplay and Egg Tart will be rivals in the Group Two Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hayes defends Vic racing on eve of G1 day

Friday 23 February 2018, 2:19pm

Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes has had to defend the sport he loves as he prepares his horses for three Group One races at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky in career best form: Laing

Friday 23 February 2018, 2:02pm

Trainer Robbie Laing could not have Lord Of The Sky in better condition as he chases his first Group One win in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bedford chasing another Caulfield win

Friday 23 February 2018, 1:06pm

Four-year-old Bedford will step up in class in the Listed Mornington Cup Prelude chasing a third-straight win at Caulfield over 2000m.  Read more »

Doomben decision on Saturday morning

Friday 23 February 2018, 10:17am

Two horses will be put over the Doomben course proper on race morning before a decision is made on the fate of the meeting.  Read more »

Blue Point Al Quoz fav despite defeat

Friday 23 February 2018, 9:46am

Ertijaal has edged out Blue Point in a stirring finish to the Group Two Meydan Sprint in Dubai.  Read more »

Bonneval career in doubt with injury

Friday 23 February 2018, 9:17am

The racing future of triple Group One winner Bonneval is in doubt with the mare found to have an injury to a suspensory ligament.  Read more »

No RV release of evidence in bicarb case

Thursday 22 February 2018, 6:41pm

Racing Victoria has formally refused to release evidence of its case against eight people charged with bicarb offences.  Read more »

Some statistics on the Futurity Stakes

Thursday 22 February 2018, 5:56pm

What you need to know about the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Waller looks for improved Shillelagh run

Thursday 22 February 2018, 5:39pm

Trainer Chris Waller is hoping for an improved second-up showing from Shillelagh in the Futurity Stakes after the mare's unplaced return in the C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Neutrality states case for Golden Slipper

Thursday 22 February 2018, 5:30pm

Promising colt Neutrality has an opportunity to join Satin Slipper as a Golden Slipper chance for trainers Peter and Paul Snowden when he resumes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Blake Shinn appeals suspension

Thursday 22 February 2018, 5:16pm

Blake Shinn has appealed the severity of a suspension which means he will miss the first two Group One meetings of the Sydney carnival.  Read more »

Kelly Doughty wants rain for Flamboyer

Thursday 22 February 2018, 4:34pm

Trainer Kelly Doughty is hoping predictions of heavy rain for Doomben are correct for her noted mudlark Flamboyer.  Read more »

Facts and figures on the Oakleigh Plate

Thursday 22 February 2018, 4:26pm

A look at the history and what the key players are saying about the Group One Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

Facts and figures on the Blue Diamond

Thursday 22 February 2018, 4:20pm

A look at the history of the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Teaspoon to have first start for Quinton

Thursday 22 February 2018, 4:16pm

Talented filly Teaspoon is poised to have her first start for trainer Ron Quinton at Rosehill after a much-needed break to rejuvenate.  Read more »

Lovani to make debut for new stable

Thursday 22 February 2018, 4:10pm

Lovani will have her first start for her new stable when she runs for trainer Brad Widdup in the Group Two Millie Fox Stakes.  Read more »

Les Ross stays loyal to Zoe White

Thursday 22 February 2018, 3:37pm

Trainer Les Ross has rejected several offers from senior jockeys to partner Miss Sara at Doomben and apprentice Zoe White has the ride.  Read more »

Written By in line for Diamond success

Thursday 22 February 2018, 3:33pm

Trainer Grahame Begg says Written By has blossomed as he attempts to keep his unbeaten record intact in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Synthetic track planned for Ballarat

Thursday 22 February 2018, 3:15pm

Racing Victoria has announced a new synthetic track will be built at Ballarat to complement the all-weather track at Pakenham.  Read more »

D'Argento to state claim for Guineas

Thursday 22 February 2018, 2:41pm

Chris Waller is confident D'Argento can protect his unbeaten record heading into the Randwick Guineas when the colt makes his black-type debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Four shots at third Oakleigh Plate victory

Thursday 22 February 2018, 1:45pm

Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra will saddle Booker, Flamberge, Rock 'N' Gold and Sword Of Light in one of Victoria's premier sprints, the Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Rain could dampen Heathcote's plans

Thursday 22 February 2018, 1:24pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote hopes rain stays away so he can fully test Love and Rock It's potential in a three-year-old race a Doomben.  Read more »

Godolphin with two Blue Diamond chances

Thursday 22 February 2018, 1:18pm

Encryption's sire and dam both won Group One races and the well-bred colt gets his first opportunity at the elite level in the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Slow Pace can grab piece of history

Thursday 22 February 2018, 11:02am

Slow Pace will become only the fourth 10-year-old in 60 years to win a race in Brisbane if he is successful at Doomben.  Read more »

Nasaayim overcomes slow start at Caulfield

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 7:16pm

Heavily supported Nasaayim didn't have things go her way in the Spicer Thoroughbreds Handicap but she showed her class with victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Shinn suspended, misses two Group One days

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:35pm

Failing to ride out a Bjorn Baker-trained favourite at Canterbury has led to Blake Shinn being suspended for two high-profile meetings.  Read more »

Beers lands maiden city win at Caulfield

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:29pm

After branching out on his own, trainer Mitchell Beer has trained his first city winner with Dreams Of Paris scoring at Caulfield.  Read more »

Mr Sneaky gets another go at a Group One

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:26pm

Mr Sneaky and his younger sibling Mr So And So could both chase feature race wins on the Futurity Stakes program at Caulfield.  Read more »

French connection for triumphant Dubois

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:19pm

Goulburn trainer Jean Dubois has won his first metropolitan two-year-old race at Canterbury with a colt sired by an emerging French stallion.  Read more »

Well-travelled Hartnell back to Melbourne

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 5:04pm

After winning the C F Orr Stakes first-up from a spell at Caulfield, Godolphin's Hartnell will return to the Melbourne track for the Peter Young Stakes.  Read more »

McGillivray returns a winner at Gold Coast

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 4:55pm

Matt McGillivray has ridden his first winner since being suspended on Magic Millions day - and ironically it was at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Houtzen gallop confirms Sydney campaign

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 4:47pm

Houtzen has worked between races at the Gold Coast in preparation for a trip to Sydney.  Read more »

Snitty Kitty fitter for G1 Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:53pm

Trainer Henry Dwyer says Snitty Kitty's fitness levels have improved since her first-up defeat ahead of the mare's Oakleigh Plate mission.  Read more »

Chris Waller duo aimed at Rosehill Guineas

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:49pm

Sydney's leading trainer Chris Waller is mapping out a route to the Rosehill Guineas with So You Win and Tangmere after their quinella finish at Canterbury.  Read more »

Sunlight right at home in Sydney: McEvoy

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:34pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy says Golden Slipper favourite Sunlight has settled in well in Sydney ahead of the Silver Slipper Stakes.  Read more »

Liam Birchley can continue training in Qld

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 3:04pm

Liam Birchley will be able to continue training in Queensland despite allegations made against him in the media.  Read more »

Doping inquiry schedule unchanged: RV boss

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 2:30pm

A hearing into a horse racing doping investigation will go ahead as planned despite the publication of evidence used to charge the trainers involved.  Read more »

Price to add to Blue Diamond collection

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 2:26pm

Mick Price has trained the winners of two of the past six Blue Diamonds and will try to add another when he starts Prairie Fire in the Group One race.  Read more »

Luvaluva to start Oaks bid in Hobartville

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 2:11pm

Luvaluva embarks on her second preparation in the Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill, a stepping stone towards the Group One ATC Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Geoff Goold faces challenge to ride again

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 11:46am

Jockey Geoff Goold is keen to ride in races again but he knows it is a long shot after suffering a serious leg injury in a trackwork accident.  Read more »

Gear change set to help Plumaro at Doomben

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 11:40am

Trainer Kevin Kemp will add winkers to smart two-year-old Plumaro's race day gear after problems with her blinkers.  Read more »

Capacity field for Group 1 Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 11:32am

Flamberge will carry the No.1 saddlecloth in a capacity field for the Oakleigh Plate after weights were raised when Chautauqua was not an acceptor.  Read more »

Field of 11 for Group One Futurity Stakes

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 10:43am

A field of 11 has been declared for the Group One Futurity Stakes which includes two three-year-olds.  Read more »

Chatauqua to miss Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 9:08am

Weights for the Group One Oakleigh Plate will rise 1.5 kilograms with Chautauqua a non-runner.  Read more »

Hefty penalty for bookmaker William Hill

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 6:58am

British bookmaker William Hill will have to pay STG6.2 million in penalties for breaching anti-money laundering and social responsibility regulations.  Read more »

First acceptors taken for Flemington G1s

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 6:47pm

A host of big names remain in contention for autumn Group One races at Flemington after first acceptances but there have been some notable omissions as well.  Read more »

Simon Morrish suspended by RAD Board

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 6:27pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has handed out a suspension and a fine to Ballarat-based trainer Simon Morrish.  Read more »

Efforts ramp up to get Winx to England

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 6:06pm

English racing officials are in Australia ramping up efforts to convince the connections of Winx to take her to the northern hemisphere.  Read more »

Mighty Boss to take on older horses again

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 5:26pm

Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss is set to take on older horses again in the Group One Futurity Stakes after an eye-catching return in the C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Daysee Doom set for comeback in Millie Fox

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 5:20pm

Ron Quinton is confident quality mare Daysee Doom can make an impressive comeback in the Millie Fox Stakes on her way to the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Long Leaf favourite in open Blue Diamond

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 4:39pm

After drawing barrier seven in the Blue Diamond Stakes, Long Leaf has been promoted to outright favouritism for the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ace High continues Group One path

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 4:20pm

Dual Group One winner Ace High will continue his build-up to further Classic glory when he runs in the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Mick Price looks to Sydney with Seabrook

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 4:08pm

The Mick Price-trained filly Seabrook is scheduled to have her next start in the Reisling Stakes in Sydney after failing to make the Blue Diamond Stakes field.  Read more »

Slipper dream on line for Royal Witness

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 3:15pm

John Sargent will know whether his Golden Slipper dream is still alive with Royal Witness after the colt has a second crack at maiden win at Canterbury.  Read more »

No Diamond joy for Hayes with Seberate

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 2:39pm

Seberate has missed out on a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes but can gain some minor consolation for connections at Caulfield.  Read more »

NSW jockey banned for five years

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 2:12pm

NSW jockey Terry Green has been banned for five years after pleading guilty to a breach of the drug rules.  Read more »

Crack me Up has easy trial

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 1:28pm

Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up has not been overly extended in a Doomben barrier trial in the lead-up to another Sydney campaign.  Read more »

Long Leaf favourite for G1 Blue Diamond

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 10:44am

Long Leaf is the favourite in an open market for the $1.5 million Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bons Away impressing ahead of G1 sprint

Tuesday 20 February 2018, 9:33am

Trainer Aaron Purcell will saddle up two runners in the Group One Oakleigh Plate including Bons Away who will tackle the race first-up from a spell.  Read more »

Music Magnate wins trial ahead of Dubai

Monday 19 February 2018, 6:25pm

Music Magnate has scored an emphatic win in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of his bid for international success in Dubai.  Read more »

Brave Smash installed Futurity favourite

Monday 19 February 2018, 5:53pm

The Darren Weir-trained Brave Smash has been installed the early favourite in an all-in market for the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Michael Costa on a winning roll

Monday 19 February 2018, 5:02pm

Trainer Michael Costa is hoping his recent run of success will encourage more Queensland owners to send him horses.  Read more »

Shinn cleared over Star Sensation ride

Monday 19 February 2018, 4:55pm

Jockey Blake Shinn has been cleared of any integrity concerns over one of his rides but Racing NSW stewards have told him he made an error of judgment.  Read more »

Pierata's biggest test in Hobartville

Monday 19 February 2018, 4:02pm

Magic Millions Guineas winner Pierata will face his biggest test when he steps out in the Group Two Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Lady Horseowner a late entry for Diamond

Monday 19 February 2018, 2:34pm

Unbeaten filly Lady Horseowner has been paid up as a late entry for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Chautauqua nominated for Oakleigh Plate

Monday 19 February 2018, 1:29pm

Chautauqua is one of 23 nominations for the Group One Oakleigh Plate while the entries also include the past two winners of the 1100m-handicap.  Read more »

Zahra to ride Prairie Fire in Blue Diamond

Monday 19 February 2018, 12:12pm

Mark Zahra has been released from the ride on Plague Stone in the Blue Diamond to stick with Prairie Fire in the $1.5 million Group One race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Group One winner Invader to stand at Aquis

Monday 19 February 2018, 12:02pm

ATC Sires' Produce Stakes winner Invader will stand at Aquis Farm in partnership with Phoenix Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Veteran jockey Ted Durcan retires

Monday 19 February 2018, 9:13am

Classic-winning jockey Ted Durcan has announced his retirement after 25 years in the saddle.  Read more »

Five jockeys involved in Hobart fall

Sunday 18 February 2018, 8:52pm

David Pires, one of five jockeys taken to hospital after a fall at the Hobart races, has come off worst with a fractured hip.  Read more »

Jenny Graham has two Championship runners

Sunday 18 February 2018, 6:29pm

Popular local trainer Jenny Graham has trained the trifecta in the first Country Championship qualifying heat at Port Macquarie.  Read more »

She Will Reign's Oakleigh weight issue

Sunday 18 February 2018, 5:35pm

The nominations for the Oakleigh Plate will tell trainer Gary Portelli if She Will Reign gets enough weight for Ben Melham to ride in the Group One sprint.  Read more »

G1 winner Takedown on comeback trail

Sunday 18 February 2018, 5:26pm

Trainer Gary Moore believes the new training track at Rosehill will be beneficial as he plans Group One winner Takedown's return to racing.  Read more »