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Matt Dunn to attack Country Championship
Brisbane
Sunday 11 February 2018, 5:01pm
Trainer Matt Dunn is building his team for the NSW Country Championship including Doomben winner Snitz. Read more »
Foxplay to run in Apollo Stakes
Sydney
Sunday 11 February 2018, 4:40pm
With Winx an absentee from the Apollo Stakes, her stablemate Foxplay will make her return in the Group Two race at Randwick. Read more »
Charges dropped against Brad Smith
Brisbane
Sunday 11 February 2018, 4:17pm
Criminal charges against trainer Brad Smith have been dropped but he faces a hearing into some alleged racing industry offences. Read more »
Missrock spot-on for Lightning assault
Melbourne
Sunday 11 February 2018, 3:42pm
Trainer Robbie Laing is hoping Missrock can add to her first-up record when she runs in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Sargent to persevere with Royal Witness
Sydney
Sunday 11 February 2018, 1:51pm
Royal Witness has a second and final chance to prove he deserves to be Randwick trainer John Sargent's first Golden Slipper runner after a disappointing debut. Read more »
Brisbane apprentice ranks boosted
Brisbane
Sunday 11 February 2018, 1:40pm
Brisbane's apprentice ranks have been further boosted with star country apprentice Quayde Krogh joining the Chris Munce stable. Read more »
Kalashnikov takes rich hurdle race
London
Sunday 11 February 2018, 1:35pm
Kalashnikov has won the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury for Britain's youngest trainer Amy Murphy. Read more »
Lane and Allen suspended at Orr meeting
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 6:23pm
Racing Victoria stewards have suspended jockeys Damian Lane and John Allen at Caulfield. Read more »
Prussian Vixen does it again in Bellmaine
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 6:21pm
After a disappointing spring, Prussian Vixen has returned to form first-up from a spell to win the Bellmaine Stakes for a second time. Read more »
Show A Star shines in Mile for Bjorn Baker
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 5:46pm
Durable gelding Show A Star has given trainer Bjorn Baker a welcome victory on his home track at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Eventful farewell day for Declan McDonogh
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 5:36pm
Declan McDonogh has capped his riding stint in Sydney with an appearance before Racing NSW stewards. Read more »
Holy Snow impresses in Autumn Stakes win
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 5:28pm
The Mick Price-trained Holy Snow has finished strongly in his return from a spell to win the Group Two Autumn Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Prompt Response returns a Group Two winner
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 5:23pm
Prompt Response has made a winning return to racing in the Group Two Breeders Classic at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Kementari blitzes rivals in Eskimo Prince
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 5:16pm
Gun Godolphin colt Kementari has provided another reminder of his class with a dominant win in the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Brisbane move pays off for Godolphin yard
Brisbane
Saturday 10 February 2018, 5:06pm
Godolphin's decision to test the water during the Brisbane summer has given the international stable a winner at Doomben. Read more »
Hartnell wins the Group 1 C F Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 4:56pm
Hartnell has won the C F Orr Stakes, the first Group One race of the Melbourne autumn carnival. Read more »
Super Cash records successive Rubiton wins
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 4:13pm
A bigger and stronger Super Cash will now be aimed for a Group One sprint in Adelaide following her first-up win in the Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
The Enzo wins big prize in Inglis Classic
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 4:04pm
The Enzo has won the $250,000 Inglis Classic for trainer Mark Newnham at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Oakleigh Plate option for 3YO filly Booker
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 3:58pm
The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra-trained filly Booker has made an impressive return to win the Kevin Hayes Stakes ahead of a possible Oakleigh Plate tilt. Read more »
Star Boy claims Highway Handicap
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 3:39pm
Star Boy has won the Highway Handicap at Warwick Farm, but a Country Championships start is up in the air. Read more »
Snitz to chase NSW Country Championship
Brisbane
Saturday 10 February 2018, 3:12pm
Trainer Matt Dunn hopes to qualify Snitz for the Country Championship Final at Randwick after the gelding's winning return at Doomben. Read more »
Gailo Chop impresses first-up at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 3:08pm
Gailo Chop is on taget for the Australian Cup at Flemington following his first-up win in the Carlyon Cup at Caulfield. Read more »
She Will Reign the queen of her home track
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 2:57pm
Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign has passed the first test on her way to a Group One campaign with victory in the Inglis Sprint at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Written By underlines Blue Diamond claims
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 2:54pm
The Grahame Begg-trained colt Written By has moved to third favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes with his victory in the colts and geldings Prelude. Read more »
Mishani Hustler upsets Plumaro at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 10 February 2018, 2:38pm
Plumaro has flown late to run second to Mishani Hustler at Doomben but lost no fans with her effort. Read more »
Beijing Board continues on winning path
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 2:19pm
Godolphin stayer Beijing Board continued his impressive run of form with a comfortable win at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Enbihaar adds to Lindsay Park Diamond list
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 2:11pm
Enbihaar has enhanced Lindsay Park's Blue Diamond contingent with a hard-fought win in the fillies Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Mr Marbellouz breaks Doomben class record
Brisbane
Saturday 10 February 2018, 2:02pm
Toowoomba galloper Mr Marbellouz has lived up to his high rating, breaking a class record at his first Brisbane start. Read more »
Sandbar gives Widdup first stakes success
Sydney
Saturday 10 February 2018, 1:38pm
Sandbar has stamped his Golden Slipper claims by winning the Lonhro Plate at Warwick Farm to give trainer Brad Widdup a first stakes win. Read more »
Cahill wins battle of tactics at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 10 February 2018, 1:34pm
Michael Cahill has won a tactical battle between Brisbane's leading jockeys to steer Morendi to his first win since April. Read more »
Khutulun keeps delivering for Luke Oliver
Melbourne
Saturday 10 February 2018, 1:25pm
Trainer Luke Oliver was worried mid-race but praised the toughness of Khutulun after the mare won at Caulfield. Read more »
Oohood out to book Blue Diamond spot
Melbourne
Friday 9 February 2018, 6:36pm
Jockey Luke Currie is confident Oohood will be hard to beat in the Blue Diamond Fillies Prelude after a luckless third in the Preview. Read more »
Stablemates Flamberge, Prezado in Rubiton
Melbourne
Friday 9 February 2018, 6:01pm
Veteran sprinter Flamberge and his younger stablemate Prezado will run against each other in the Group Two Rubiton Stakes. Read more »
Waller continues Queensland success
Brisbane
Friday 9 February 2018, 4:41pm
The continued success of Chris Waller's Gold Coast stable could entice more of the big southern stables to Queensland. Read more »
Single Bullet under pressure to hit mark
Sydney
Friday 9 February 2018, 4:39pm
The Gary POrtelli-trained Single Bullet can forget a stud career if he is unable to halt a sequence of near misses and record his second career win. Read more »
Native Soldier to face Blue Diamond test
Melbourne
Friday 9 February 2018, 4:29pm
After wins at his past two starts in lesser grade, Native Soldier will face his first stakes test in the Blue Diamond colts and geldings Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Saga continues for Hulbert training team
Brisbane
Friday 9 February 2018, 4:21pm
The Peter and Will Hulbert training partnership has again been forced to change plans with Miss Saga. Read more »
Hartnell in good shape for G1 Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 9 February 2018, 4:18pm
Black Heart Bart is out of the C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield but a field of 13 remains, headlined by Group One stars Tosen Stardom and Hartnell. Read more »
Baker can't split Breeders' Classic pair
Sydney
Friday 9 February 2018, 3:38pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker is confident Bonny O'Reilly and stablemate Egyptian Symbol will fight out the Breeders' Classic at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Tulip ready to fire first-up at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 9 February 2018, 2:49pm
The Lindsay Park team is expecting a strong showing from Tulip in the Kevin Hayes Stakes at Caulfield, based on her form on the training track. Read more »
Gollan hopes Millions streak continues
Brisbane
Friday 9 February 2018, 2:13pm
A number of Magic Millions runners have won at their next starts and Tony Gollan hopes I'm A Rippa will be the next one. Read more »
Black Heart Bart out of G1 Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 9 February 2018, 1:08pm
The C F Orr Stakes has been reduced to 13 runners after defending champion Black Heart Bart has been scratched from the Group One race. Read more »
McEvoy to gauge promising Plague Stone
Sydney
Friday 9 February 2018, 11:48am
Godolphin colt Plague Stone will lay down a marker for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes when he runs in the Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Captain Parker in city debut
Brisbane
Friday 9 February 2018, 11:32am
Consistent Captain Parker has earned a start at Doomben after setting a track record at Kilcoy. Read more »
Winx on show at Randwick after all
Sydney
Friday 9 February 2018, 9:36am
She won't be racing in the Apollo Stakes but champion Winx will make a special appearance at Randwick to gallop with stablemates. Read more »
Ballistica to begin career in Classic
Sydney
Thursday 8 February 2018, 6:29pm
Debutante Ballistica has an opportunity to press her claims as a possible Golden Slipper contender when she lines up in the $250,000 Inglis Classic. Read more »
Gingernuts arrives home in New Zealand
Sydney
Thursday 8 February 2018, 6:23pm
Gingernuts has returned home to New Zealand from Australia after a life-threatening injury suffered on the way to the barrier for a Group 1 race at Flemington. Read more »
Lord Fandango to resume in Carlyon Cup
Melbourne
Thursday 8 February 2018, 4:43pm
Lord Fandango begins his latest campaign in the Carlyon Cup at Caulfield as he builds towards Group One targets in both Melbourne and Sydney. Read more »
Flemington pair chase Blue Diamond start
Melbourne
Thursday 8 February 2018, 4:04pm
Bionics will be out to join stablemate Ollivander in the Blue Diamond Stakes when he runs in the Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Nature stripped field no joy for Portelli
Sydney
Thursday 8 February 2018, 3:51pm
She Will Reign's trainer Gary Portelli has lamented the scratching of Nature Strip from the dual Group One-winning filly's return to racing at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Apprentice to ride star filly Plumaro
Brisbane
Thursday 8 February 2018, 3:31pm
Apprentice Jag Guthmann Chester has been booked for the prime ride on smart filly Plumaro in her metropolitan debut at Doomben. Read more »
New Pro-Ride training track for Rosehill
Sydney
Thursday 8 February 2018, 3:18pm
The Australian Turf Club has unveiled its new all-weather training track at Rosehill. Read more »
Improved Villermont to resume at Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 8 February 2018, 3:17pm
Trainer Aaron Purcell believes Sandown Guineas winner Villermont has made improvement from the spring as he prepares to return in the Autumn Stakes. Read more »
All you need to know on the C F Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 8 February 2018, 2:54pm
A look at the history of the C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield, the first Group One race of the autumn carnival. Read more »
Moloney's Charm ready for Caulfield return
Melbourne
Thursday 8 February 2018, 2:54pm
Trainer Udyta Clarke and jockey Patrick Moloney are hoping Rich Charm can pick up where he left off in the spring in the Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Honey Toast in form for comeback
Brisbane
Thursday 8 February 2018, 2:16pm
Trainer Ben Currie believes smart stayer Honey Toast is ready to show his old form at his first run in 20 months at Doomben. Read more »
Thronum to step up again in G1 Orr
Melbourne
Thursday 8 February 2018, 1:48pm
Talented entire Thronum impressed in the Australia Stakes and will be out to step up again when he chases a first Group One win in the C F Orr Stakes. Read more »
Moody shoots for a win as an owner
Brisbane
Thursday 8 February 2018, 1:39pm
Juvenile Mulga Thumper, part-owned by Peter Moody and his wife Sarah, will make his debut in either Brisbane or Caloundra. Read more »
Noblet with chance of Caulfield double
Melbourne
Thursday 8 February 2018, 1:01pm
Trainer Andrew Noblet has Super Cash and Silent Sedition chasing a Group race double at Caulfield and believes both are in great order for their first-up runs. Read more »
Jason Collett on the mend after tumble
Sydney
Thursday 8 February 2018, 12:49pm
Jason Collett plans to be back riding at Warwick Farm after escaping serious injury in a fall from first starter Prahaar at Randwick. Read more »
Taylor Marshall starts Brisbane stint
Brisbane
Thursday 8 February 2018, 12:31pm
Experienced apprentice Taylor Marshall has picked up six rides to start his stint in Brisbane at Doomben. Read more »
Nature Strip to miss Warwick Farm
Sydney
Thursday 8 February 2018, 9:49am
Melbourne sprinter Nature Strip has been ruled out of a trip to Sydney for a clash with She Will Reign at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Maloney and Williams suspended at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 8:17pm
An apprentice has collapsed because of dehydration at Sandown while senior riders Ryan Maloney and Craig Williams have been suspended. Read more »
Sydney-bound Noel Callow wins at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 7:22pm
Noel Callow is leaving Victoria for Sydney in a bid to increase his opportunities and in the hope he can link with a prominent stable. Read more »
Kersley back in winning form at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 6:00pm
Fred Kersley has guided unbeaten filly Twilight Song to victory at Sandown, his first win since an injury enforced lay-off. Read more »
Zousain adds to Waller juvenile firepower
Sydney
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:55pm
Chris Waller has another promising juvenile on his hands after Zousain made a successful start to his career at Randwick. Read more »
Levendi among my best autumn rides: Oliver
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:21pm
Jockey Damien Oliver is looking forward to seeing what promising colt Levendi can produce this campaign, starting in the Autumn Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Blake Shinn to miss Apollo Stakes meeting
Sydney
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:09pm
A second high-profile Sydney jockey has been ruled out of riding on Apollo Stakes Day at Randwick after Blake Shinn was found guilty of careless riding. Read more »
Interstate scouting pays off for Currie
Brisbane
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 5:05pm
Ben Currie's plan to get interstate horses suited to Queensland racing continues to return benefits with Pieridae's win at Ipswich. Read more »
Weir with strong hand in G1 CF Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 4:14pm
Darren Weir will saddle up three runners in the CF Orr Stakes including Tosen Stardom who will have to overcome the widest barrier in the field of 14. Read more »
Inquiry opened after Sandown scratching
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 4:08pm
Racing Victoria stewards will hold an inquiry after Patient was scratched following a report from its compliance assurance team. Read more »
Collett avoids serious injury after fall
Sydney
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 3:30pm
Jockey Jason Collett has avoided serious injury from a fall just as his mount was poised to win at Randwick. Read more »
CF Orr Stakes launches Festival of Racing
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 2:24pm
The six-week Festival of Racing in Victoria begins with the Group One CF Orr Stakes meeting at Caulfield. Read more »
Eskimo Prince a crossroads race for Sin
Sydney
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 2:02pm
Scone trainer Brett Cavanough is keen to find out which direction Another Sin heads after he returns to black-type racing at Warwick Farm. Read more »
High Ratio out to impress in 2YO Prelude
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:47pm
Trainer Mick Price has a good opinion of High Ratio and the colt will be out to remain unbeaten when he has his second start in the Blue Diamond Prelude. Read more »
Diamond Tathagata on notice in rich sprint
Sydney
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:42pm
Diamond Tathagata will be out to arrest a form slump when the Mark Newnham-trained colt races against Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Heathcote owners set to dominate Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 12:27pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote and his long-term owners Angie and Neil Duncan are set to play a major role at Doomben with four leading chances. Read more »
Study into Hendra virus vaccine released
Brisbane
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 11:10am
A study has found a vaccine against the deadly Hendra virus does not impact on a racehorse's performance on the track. Read more »
Field of 14 for Group One CF Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Wednesday 7 February 2018, 11:05am
Black Heart Bart has drawn barrier three in the Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield as he attempts back-to-back wins in the 1400m weight-for-age race. Read more »
Nature Strip to clash with She Will Reign
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 5:12pm
Jockey Ryan Maloney can't fault Melbourne sprinter Nature Strip ahead of the gelding's clash with dual Group One winner She Will Reign at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Wait almost over for bulked up Nettoyer
Sydney
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 5:00pm
A more mature and heavier Nettoyer makes her return from injury at her home track for trainer Wendy Roche in the Breeders' Classic at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Brandon Stockdale suspended by RAD Board
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:54pm
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has suspended and fined apprentice Brandon Stockdale following an inquiry at Caulfield. Read more »
Apprentice Fred Kersley back from injury
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:42pm
Apprentice Fred Kersley is set to ride at his first city meeting in seven weeks at Sandown after recovering from a thumb and elbow injury. Read more »
Royal Witness on trial for Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 4:41pm
Trainer John Sargent will soon discover whether Royal Witness can realise his ambition of qualifying a runner for the Golden Slipper. Read more »
Abbey Marie kicks off autumn in Orr Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:19pm
Group One winner Abbey Marie will begin her campaign in the Orr Stakes at Caulfield with trainer Mick Kent also eyeing Sydney races. Read more »
Rubiton Stakes return for Merchant Navy
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:10pm
Group One-winning colt Merchant Navy is set to make his return from a spell in the Group Two Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
RADB sets tentative date in Lovani case
Melbourne
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12:00pm
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hold a second directions hearing before the Lovani case is heard. Read more »
Winx to bypass Apollo for Chipping Norton
Sydney
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 10:45am
Winx will not run in the Apollo Stakes with connections opting to wait for the Chipping Norton Stakes after jockey Hugh Bowman completes his suspension. Read more »
UK bookies bracing themselves for Winx
London
Tuesday 6 February 2018, 9:15am
Despite being none the wiser about her potential presence at Royal Ascot, UK bookmakers are already bracing themselves for the arrival of the magnificent mare. Read more »
Slightly Sweet to run in Breeders Classic
Sydney
Monday 5 February 2018, 6:15pm
The Jason Coyle-trained Slightly Sweet will begin her next campaign at Group Two level in the Breeders' Classic at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Finish line approaches for Lord Of The Sky
Melbourne
Monday 5 February 2018, 5:42pm
If Lord Of The Sky is successful in the Group One C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield, his racing days may be numbered. Read more »
Written By back in the groove at trials
Melbourne
Monday 5 February 2018, 4:44pm
Written By is clear to go back to the races after passing an important test at the Cranbourne barrier trials. Read more »
Plumaro ready to head to Brisbane
Brisbane
Monday 5 February 2018, 3:28pm
Brilliant Toowoomba debut winner Plumaro can continue the dominance of her sire Spirit of Boom when she heads to Doomben. Read more »
Purcell content with Aloisia's progress
Melbourne
Monday 5 February 2018, 3:12pm
Aloisia is progressing nicely for her return to racing with trainer Aaron Purcell not concerned with her last placing in a Cranbourne trial. Read more »
Trapeze Artist to stick to 3yo races
Sydney
Monday 5 February 2018, 2:56pm
Trapeze Artist will revert to three-year-old races despite his weight-for-age win in the Group Two Expressway Stakes. Read more »
Hugh Bowman loses careless riding appeal
Sydney
Monday 5 February 2018, 2:19pm
Winx's return to racing in the Apollo Stakes is under review after Hugh Bowman failed to have a careless riding ban reduced in order to ride the champion mare. Read more »
Redzel in winning form ahead of Lightning
Sydney
Monday 5 February 2018, 1:28pm
Leading sprinter Redzel has shown he is ready for his next assignment in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington with a Rosehill barrier trial win. Read more »
Ambitious moves closer to Australian debut
Melbourne
Monday 5 February 2018, 12:08pm
A Cranbourne barrier trial has been an important step in the process for Japanese import Ambitious as he prepares for his Australian debut. Read more »
Remarkable Irish Gold Cup win by Edwulf
Dublin
Monday 5 February 2018, 10:44am
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Joseph O'Brien has brought Edwulf back from near death to claim the Irish Gold Cup. Read more »
Winx pleases in barrier trial again
Sydney
Monday 5 February 2018, 9:15am
Champion Winx has pleased her trainer and jockey in a Rosehill barrier trial but no decision has been made when or where she will make her return. Read more »