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Weir set to have first Blue Diamond runner

Sunday 18 February 2018, 4:11pm

Two-year-old colt Native Soldier is set to become premier Victorian trainer Darren Weir's first Blue Diamond Stakes runner.  Read more »

Robbie Fradd's purple patch ends

Sunday 18 February 2018, 4:00pm

In-form jockey Robbie Fradd's purple patch of luck has been halted temporarily by suspension.  Read more »

Change of scene to spark Fell Swoop

Sunday 18 February 2018, 3:37pm

Matt Dale has switched Fell Swoop from Canberra to the more relaxed surroundings of Moruya in an attempt to reinvigorate the Everest runner's career.  Read more »

Slipper duo to trial in Queensland

Sunday 18 February 2018, 1:13pm

Golden Slipper hopefuls Outback Barbie and Ef Troop will trial before heading to Sydney but where is yet to be determined.  Read more »

Stewart Melbourne bound for Savanna Amour

Sunday 18 February 2018, 12:59pm

Brisbane jockey Ronnie Stewart will make his debut at Caulfield when he rides the Chris Meagher-trained Savanna Amour in the Group One Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

UBET taps into new market

Sunday 18 February 2018, 11:45am

Betting agency UBET has introduced a new digital device which will eventually do away with paper tickets in its retail outlets.  Read more »

Waiting Patiently wins prestigious Chase

Sunday 18 February 2018, 10:51am

Waiting Patiently is by no means certain to line up at Cheltenham despite maintaining his perfect record over fences in the Ascot Chase.  Read more »

Suncraze boosts Country Championship hopes

Saturday 17 February 2018, 7:25pm

Suncraze has continued his build-up for the Country Championships with an impressive win at Randwick for Tamworth trainer Melanie O'Gorman.  Read more »

Alizee makes triumphant Randwick return

Saturday 17 February 2018, 6:38pm

Group One-winning filly Alizee has stamped her class on the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Faraway Town claims Group Three Triscay

Saturday 17 February 2018, 6:23pm

The Matthew Smith-trained mare Faraway Town has won her first black-type race, taking out the Triscay Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Malvern Estate headed to winter carnival

Saturday 17 February 2018, 6:19pm

Malvern Estate has made it four wins in a row and is headed to the winter carnival at Doomben.  Read more »

Grunt stamps his Aust Guineas credentials

Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:50pm

The Mick Price-trained Grunt has taken out the Group Three C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington to give the trainer another Australian Guineas contender.  Read more »

Kaepernick wins at Group Three level

Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:42pm

Kaepernick has caused a minor upset to win the Group Three Southern Cross Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Endless Drama breaks through in Australia

Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:29pm

The imported Endless Drama has won the Group Two Apollo Stakes at Randwick, wearing down Global Glamour for an important victory.  Read more »

Quick Defence surges late for Randwick win

Saturday 17 February 2018, 5:00pm

Trainer Chris Waller knew what to expect from Quick Defence at Randwick.  Read more »

Redkirk Warrior wins Group One Lightning

Saturday 17 February 2018, 4:55pm

Redkirk Warrior has produced a storming finish to beat the favourite Redzel in the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington  Read more »

Rimraam lands plunge first-up in Vanity

Saturday 17 February 2018, 4:26pm

Despite failing to stay the VRC Oaks distance in the spring, Rimraam will target the Group One Australasian Oaks at Morphettville.  Read more »

Ken's Dream sets course for G1 Newmarket

Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:48pm

Ken's Dream has pressed his claims for a crack at the Group One Newmarket Handicap after winning for the second time at Flemington in his past three starts.  Read more »

Winx pleases in simulated Randwick race

Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:44pm

Winx and her jockey Hugh Bowman have blown away any cobwebs caused by a delay to her return, combining in a simulated race at Randwick.  Read more »

Brazen plan pays off for Gollan at Doomben

Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:42pm

Tony Gollan and jockey Jim Byrne have devised tactics that paid off handsomely with Brazen Moss winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Almost Court, Emperor's Way share spoils

Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:15pm

Almost Court and Emperor's Way could not be separated by a photo finish at Randwick.  Read more »

Setoga shocks jockey in last-to-first win

Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:08pm

Setoga has caught his jockey Paul Hammersley by surprise with his powerful finish to win at Doomben after missing the start.  Read more »

Kings Will Dream scores Flemington victory

Saturday 17 February 2018, 3:05pm

Kings Will Dream has followed up wins at Warrnambool and Ballarat at his first two Australian starts with victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Santos a serious Golden Slipper contender

Saturday 17 February 2018, 2:18pm

Gai Waterhouse is eyeing a seventh Golden Slipper with impressive Randwick winner Santos, a colt she says has always been her No.1 seed.  Read more »

Only Wanna Sing defies wet-track concerns

Saturday 17 February 2018, 2:12pm

Only Wanna Sing has won at Doomben in a tight finish that fooled everyone except his trainer Robert Heathcote.  Read more »

Prairie Fire books berth in Blue Diamond

Saturday 17 February 2018, 1:49pm

Prairie Fire is expected to take his place in the Blue Diamond Stakes on a seven-day back-up after winning a Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

Mate Story racks up second Highway victory

Saturday 17 February 2018, 1:44pm

Mate Story has provided Goulburn trainer Jean Dubois with his second metropolitan win following another Highway Handicap success at Randwick.  Read more »

Derby aspirant to run at Sunshine Coast

Saturday 17 February 2018, 12:28pm

Promising stayer Rancho Montoya has had another change of plans after Doomben was rated heavy and the Sunshine Coast was given extra races.  Read more »

Randwick return for Hermosa Beach

Friday 16 February 2018, 6:25pm

Canberra trainer Matt Dale is using the Triscay Stakes at Randwick as a lead-up to the National Sprint on Hermosa Beach's home track.  Read more »

Patience pays with Alleviator

Friday 16 February 2018, 5:46pm

Trainer Toby Edmonds is set to reap the benefits of his patience with Alleviator at Doomben.  Read more »

Expensive colt to make debut in Pierro

Friday 16 February 2018, 5:15pm

Peter Snowden says two-year-old Tchaikovsky, a $1.3 million yearling, has plenty of ability to match his price tag ahead of his debut in the Pierro Plate.  Read more »

Educational outing for Melody Belle

Friday 16 February 2018, 4:22pm

New Zealand Group One winner Melody Belle will be tested against class Godolphin filly Alizee when she races in the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Prairie chases Diamond start at Flemington

Friday 16 February 2018, 4:10pm

Victory in the The Asian Executive Stakes at Flemington will cement a start for Prairie Fire in the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

McAlpine's devotion pays again

Friday 16 February 2018, 4:08pm

Owner-breeder Grania McAlpine's devotion to veteran sire Red Dazzler has reaped another winner with Aileach's upset victory at Ispwich.  Read more »

Sully and Main Stage up for autumn return

Friday 16 February 2018, 3:44pm

After producing the goods during their spring campaigns, Sully and Main Stage make their autumn reappearances in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Chivadahlii to remain in Brisbane

Friday 16 February 2018, 3:24pm

Chivadahlii makes his return to Brisbane after being set for a career in the country.  Read more »

Changes to riding suspension rules in Vic

Friday 16 February 2018, 3:10pm

Racing Victoria has announced changes to the rules regarding the deferment of riding suspensions.  Read more »

Conditions favour Addictive Nature

Friday 16 February 2018, 3:07pm

Addictive Nature is again well-supported as the talented colt strives for his third career win in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Roses starts Oaks campaign at Flemington

Friday 16 February 2018, 2:27pm

Bring Me Roses will begin her campaign aimed at the ATC Australian Oaks in The Vanity at Flemington.  Read more »

Stratosphere to miss autumn carnival

Friday 16 February 2018, 2:19pm

Promising colt Stratosphere is no longer in contention for the Golden Slipper after being sent for a spell by trainers Peter and Paul Snowden.  Read more »

Malvern Estate chases four in a row

Friday 16 February 2018, 2:05pm

Promising Malvern Esatte will be chasing four wins in a row and a winter carnival chance at Doomben.  Read more »

Redzel out to add to winning sequence

Friday 16 February 2018, 1:26pm

Star sprinter Redzel is the odds-on favourite to make a winning return in the Group One Lightning Stakes and stretch his current winning sequence to seven.  Read more »

Australian Cup unlikely for Tosen Stardom

Friday 16 February 2018, 12:41pm

A tough first-up run and a poor recovery has all but shelved plans to run Tosen Stardom in the Australian Cup at Flemington.  Read more »

Redzel ready for Lightning Stakes return

Friday 16 February 2018, 10:00am

Trainer Peter Snowden respects the opposition but is delighted with odds-on favourite Redzel ahead of the sprinter's Lightning Stakes return.  Read more »

Mandatory Qld trials to be again discussed

Friday 16 February 2018, 9:26am

Racing Queensland is expected to again discuss mandatory public trials for first starters with trainers.  Read more »

Australian Bloodstock fined in rule breach

Thursday 15 February 2018, 6:50pm

Syndicator Australian Bloodstock has been fined by Racing Victoria stewards for rules breaches.  Read more »

Guineas-bound Aloisia to resume in Vanity

Thursday 15 February 2018, 6:03pm

Thousand Guineas winner Aloisia will make her return in the Group Three Vanity at Flemington ahead of Group One autumn targets.  Read more »

Santos on notice to secure Slipper spot

Thursday 15 February 2018, 5:25pm

The Tulloch Lodge stable is looking to Santos to join stablemate Setsuna in the Golden Slipper when he resumes in the Pierro Plate at Randwick.  Read more »

Group One Lightning Stakes at a glance

Thursday 15 February 2018, 5:00pm

What you need to know about the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Price pair tackle tough C S Hayes Stakes

Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:57pm

Trainer Mick Price will run Grunt and Cao Cao in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington and could have I Have Arrived in the field if scratchings fall his way.  Read more »

Alizee set for grand entrance at Randwick

Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:50pm

Godolphin filly Alizee launches her autumn campaign as a highly fancied runner in the Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

She's Choosie takes on city class

Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:29pm

Apprentice Leah Kilner will be able to take some of the credit if northern rivers filly She's Choosie can win in Brisbane on Saturday.  Read more »

Hey Doc ready for first-up Lightning tilt

Thursday 15 February 2018, 4:28pm

Hey Doc has been prepared specifically as a sprinter this campaign as he attempts to capture the Lightning Stakes first-up at Flemington.  Read more »

Comin' Through can zero in on Doncaster

Thursday 15 February 2018, 3:40pm

Comin' Through has an opportunity to prove he is capable of returning to elite company when the Chris Waller-trained gelding resumes in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

Ben Currie in biggest Brisbane attack

Thursday 15 February 2018, 3:25pm

For the first time he can remember trainer Ben Currie will have more runners at Doomben than at his home track, Toowoomba.  Read more »

Khulaasa chases stakes win at Flemington

Thursday 15 February 2018, 2:25pm

Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes two-year-old Khulaasa looms as the stable's best chance on Lightning Stakes day in a Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for the Pierro Plate at Randwick

Thursday 15 February 2018, 1:58pm

The race is named after the 2012 2yo Triple Crown winner - can these 2yo's race in Golden Slipper calculations?  Read more »

Chautauqua builds towards TJ Smith Stakes

Thursday 15 February 2018, 1:39pm

Champion sprinter Chautauqua has intensified his preparation for a fourth TJ Smith Stakes with an eye-catching barrier trial at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Rancho likely to start at Sunshine Coast

Thursday 15 February 2018, 1:17pm

Stuart Kendrick is likely to run Rancho Montoya at the Sunshine Coast rather than Doomben.  Read more »

John Allen loses his appeal at RAD Board

Thursday 15 February 2018, 10:03am

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has dismissed an appeal by John Allen who now misses the ride on Cliff's Edge at Flemington.  Read more »

Stephen Wilson heads south for Tyzone

Thursday 15 February 2018, 9:36am

Leading north Queensland jockey Stephen Wilson will make a rare visit to Brisbane to ride Tyzone at Doomben.  Read more »

New apprentices begin Racing Vic program

Thursday 15 February 2018, 7:50am

Five aspiring jockeys are the latest to be welcomed into Racing Victoria's four-year Apprentice Jockey Training program.  Read more »

Holbien redeems himself in Sandown victory

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 7:34pm

Trainer Steve Richards and three-year-old Holbien didn't see eye-to-eye in the early days, but they are now starting to build a winning relationship.  Read more »

Miss Danni keeps Kingston winners coming

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 5:39pm

Trainer Robert Kingston has not doubts Miss Danni will enjoy a longer journey after her strong-finishing win over 2100m at Sandown.  Read more »

O'Shea wary of Slipper hype with Irish Bet

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 4:41pm

Although Irish Bet has won a valuable juvenile race, trainer John O'Shea has downplayed the colt's chances of featuring in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Promising start for Godolphin's Couvre Lit

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 4:31pm

Couvre Lit has added to Godolphin's imposing two-year-old arsenal with an encouraging win on debut at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Rawiller on standby for Cliff's Edge mount

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 4:03pm

John Allen will need two meetings shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal if he is to ride Cliff's Edge in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Flemington return for improved Sanglier

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 3:42pm

After a stakes placing in the spring behind Long Leaf and Oohood, Godolphin colt Sanglier will chase a first stakes win when he resumes at Flemington.  Read more »

Global Glamour primed for Apollo Stakes

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 3:36pm

Adrian Bott believes Global Glamour will benefit from a step up in trip in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

Redkirk Warrior chases more first-up glory

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 3:18pm

Redkirk Warrior will try to add to an impressive first-up record at Flemington when he resumes in the Group One Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Cummings plays waiting game with Hartnell

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 2:46pm

Hartnell's next target is yet to be locked in but the gelding has returned to Godolphin's training complex in NSW after winning the CF Orr Stakes in Melbourne.  Read more »

Sheikha notches classy win at Warwick Farm

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 2:28pm

Promising filly Sheikha has claimed her second career win at Warwick Farm to suggest a return to black-type racing is feasible.  Read more »

High winds put end to Stony Creek meeting

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 2:12pm

For the second time in less than 12 months, a Stony Creek race meeting has been abandoned due to high winds.  Read more »

Perfect rating for Waugh's Supreme Effort

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 12:48pm

Wyong trainer Kim Waugh is happy that Doomben should have a near-ideal surface for Supreme Effort to showcase his talent.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray to make riding comeback

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 11:10am

Matt McGillivray will return from suspension with a strong book of rides at Ipswich.  Read more »

Redzel headlines field of 10 for Lightning

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 11:03am

A field of 10 has been declared for the weight-for-age Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Record breaking sale at new complex

Wednesday 14 February 2018, 10:21am

The Inglis Classic sale has ended on a high with records broken at the new multi million dollar complex at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

John Allen appeals Caulfield riding ban

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 6:22pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear a careless riding appeal by John Allen.  Read more »

Frolic poised for long-awaited comeback

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 6:20pm

Classy filly Frolic finally makes her return from injury for Randwick t rainer Edward O'Rourke in the Light Fingers Stakes on her home track.  Read more »

Rock Magic on song for Lightning challenge

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 5:45pm

Perth sprinter Rock Magic is back in Melbourne for another tilt at a Group One sprint, the Lightning Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Legend Of Condor to make Pierro return

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 5:41pm

Legend Of Condor will take another step towards the Golden Slipper when he runs in the Pierro Plate at Randwick.  Read more »

Flemington Vanity return for Anchor Bid

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 5:20pm

The Darren Weir-trained Anchor Bid will make her return in The Vanity over 1400m at Flemington.  Read more »

Classic Uniform measures up for Apollo

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 4:53pm

The Apollo Stakes is more than a tune-up for Classic Uniform, with the gelding's trial form encouraging trainer Gary Moore before his comeback at Randwick.  Read more »

Vetran Tamworth trainer Merv Corliss dies

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 3:35pm

Veteran Tamworth trainer Merv Corliss, known as the Country Cups king, has died aged 93.  Read more »

Republic to launch Golden Slipper bid

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 2:54pm

Randwick trainer John Thompson is keen to rate the race day abilities of Republic when the Snitzel colt starts his career at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Brett Conlon pair chasing a Sandown double

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 2:18pm

A double from Jacky Paper and Gala Moshea at Sandown would be the perfect tonic for trainer Brett Conlon and his wife Lyndal.  Read more »

Kilmore meeting off to the Yarra Valley

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 2:12pm

Following a track inspection by Racing Victoria stewards, the Kilmore race meeting has been transferred to Yarra Valley.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup prize money to increase

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 12:48pm

The Victoria Racing Club expects to increase prize money for the Melbourne Cup and has signed a new principal sponsor.  Read more »

Car brand Lexus new Melbourne Cup sponsor

Tuesday 13 February 2018, 7:29am

Luxury car brand Lexus will fill the void left by airline Emirates and sponsor the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Crowd favourite Miss Vista euthanised

Monday 12 February 2018, 6:23pm

Sprinter Miss Vista, whose distinctive white markings made her a crowd favourite, has been euthanised because of ongoing feet problems.  Read more »

Record nominations for The Championships

Monday 12 February 2018, 6:03pm

A record number of nominations have been taken for The Championships including 181 entries for the Doncaster Mile and 121 for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Conners hopes for Super run in Lightning

Monday 12 February 2018, 4:52pm

Sydney trainer Marc Conners will test Super Too against some of the country's best sprinters in the Group One Lightning Stakes over 1000m at Flemington.  Read more »

Deploy to bypass Apollo Stakes

Monday 12 February 2018, 4:42pm

Deploy will not run in the Apollo Stakes with trainer Gerald Ryan keeping the Randwick 1200m-record holder to that distance in the Southern Cross Stakes.  Read more »

Redzel headlines Lightning Stakes entries

Monday 12 February 2018, 3:01pm

Six Group One winners, headlined by Redzel, feature among the 13 nominations for the weight-for-age Lightning Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Robert Heathcote to sing for Slipper

Monday 12 February 2018, 2:36pm

The Robert Heathcote-trained youngster Only Wanna Sing has won a trial ahead of a proposed Golden Slipper campaign.  Read more »

Riders confirmed for Blue Diamond fancies

Monday 12 February 2018, 2:26pm

Riders have been locked in for some of the leading Blue Diamond Stakes contenders including favourite Kinky Boom who will have Craig Williams aboard.  Read more »

Heat forces Ipswich race meeting change

Monday 12 February 2018, 12:39pm

Oppressive conditions in Queensland have forced racing officials to re-program a meeting at Ipswich.  Read more »

Outrageous gets the job done at Newcastle

Sunday 11 February 2018, 6:20pm

Victorian jockey Dwayne Dunn has had a successful trip to Newcastle to ride Group One-bound colt Outrageous.  Read more »

O'Hara thrilled with Single Gaze return

Sunday 11 February 2018, 5:46pm

Kathy O'Hara has taken confidence from Single Gaze's return in the C F Orr Stakes over 1400m, with a view to the rest of her campaign.  Read more »

McEvoy has Vinland on song for C S Hayes

Sunday 11 February 2018, 5:12pm

Vinland will be out to replicate his stablemate Hey Doc when he chases victory in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »