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Lanciato claims Listed Carrington Stakes

Saturday 27 January 2018, 5:31pm

The in-form Lanciato has come with a late run to claim the Listed Carrington Stakes for trainer Mark Newnham and jockey Rachel King.  Read more »

Sista Act claims rich bonus at Caloundra

Saturday 27 January 2018, 4:57pm

Liam Birchley has earned expenses for a trip to New Zealand when Sista Act led all the way to win a big bonus at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Currie among three suspended at Caulfield

Saturday 27 January 2018, 4:48pm

Group One-winning Luke Currie has been one of three riders suspended for careless riding at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tshahitsi wins Listed John Dillon Stakes

Saturday 27 January 2018, 3:52pm

Tasmanian galloper Tshahitsi has snared his second stakes win in Victoria, leading throughout in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

First Sydney runner a winner for Fleming

Saturday 27 January 2018, 3:27pm

Tamworth trainer Michelle Fleming's first visit to a Sydney racetrack has been a winning experience with The Lion.  Read more »

Pennino too sharp for 2YO Classic rivals

Saturday 27 January 2018, 3:26pm

Flying filly Pennino has given a display of speed to win the $125,000 Caloundra 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Jester Halo breaks through for metrop win

Saturday 27 January 2018, 3:05pm

Five-year-old mare Jester Halo has notched a deserved city win at Caulfield after two recent runner-up finishes at Flemington.  Read more »

Siege Of Quebec ambles to Rosehill victory

Saturday 27 January 2018, 2:02pm

Siege Of Quebec has won the first race of his Randwick Guineas campaign, beating Godolphin's Kennedy at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bold Assassin continues winning tradition

Saturday 27 January 2018, 1:57pm

Bold Assassin has live up a family tradition of winning when he stormed home to win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Sizzling Belle upstages colts at Rosehill

Saturday 27 January 2018, 1:41pm

Sizzling Belle has signalled she could be the next star for Nick Olive with victory at Rosehill in the colours of her Group One-winning stablemate Single Gaze.  Read more »

Outraged atones for luckless Millions run

Saturday 27 January 2018, 1:33pm

Outraged has avenged his unlucky third in the Magic Millions Trophy by romping home to an easy win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Lady Horseowner takes out Fillies Preview

Saturday 27 January 2018, 1:13pm

The unbeaten Lady Horseowner has taken out the fillies Blue Diamond Preview at Caulfield but will need to be a late entry if she is to run in the Blue Diamond.  Read more »

Long Leaf stamps Diamond claims in Preview

Saturday 27 January 2018, 12:34pm

Long Leaf has made it three wins from as many starts with the exciting colt taking out the males division of the Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield.  Read more »

Timing is everything as Night's Watch wins

Saturday 27 January 2018, 11:56am

The Darren Weir-trained Night's Watch has finished strongly from back in the field for a narrow but impressive win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Thronum wins G2 Australia Stakes at Valley

Friday 26 January 2018, 8:58pm

Thronum will be given the chance to chase a Group One win after the lightly raced entire led all the way to win the Group Two Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Bowman suspended at Warwick Farm

Friday 26 January 2018, 7:11pm

Hugh Bowman has been suspended for one of his two winning rides at Warwick Farm where Brenton Avdulla has taken honours with three wins.  Read more »

Lips 'N Hips scores upset win

Friday 26 January 2018, 6:13pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick has had mixed fortune at Doomben ahead of the Sunshine Coast meeting.  Read more »

Gun Runner wins US Horse of the Year

Friday 26 January 2018, 4:43pm

Gun Runner has been named United States Horse of the Year ahead of his final start in the Pegasus World Cup.  Read more »

Unbeaten colts to clash in Diamond Preview

Friday 26 January 2018, 4:34pm

Two-year-old Long Leaf, unbeaten in two starts, will be out to stamp his Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper credentials when he returns from a let-up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Forster banks on Cassidy experience in Cup

Friday 26 January 2018, 3:34pm

In-form jockey Larry Cassidy can continue his great run of success at the Sunshine Coast on Someday.  Read more »

More Slipper hopefuls step out at Rosehill

Friday 26 January 2018, 3:21pm

The Golden Slipper is gaining momentum with several hopefuls putting their credentials on the line including debutant Omar.  Read more »

Host of debutantes in fillies' Preview

Friday 26 January 2018, 3:11pm

Seven of the 10 runners in the Group Three Blue Diamond Preview for fillies will be on debut including early favourite Pure Elation.  Read more »

O'Dea chasing consolation for syndicate

Friday 26 January 2018, 1:39pm

Trainer Steve O'Dea has retired Candika but is hoping to get some consolation wins for her owners at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Dittman to ride cold on Trubia

Friday 26 January 2018, 1:33pm

Trainer Michael Lakey is hoping Luke Dittman can maintain his reputation as a cool-headed rider to win the Sunshine Coast Cup on Trubia.  Read more »

Slight setback for She Will Reign

Friday 26 January 2018, 10:27am

Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign has suffered a minor setback but trainer Gary Portelli is confident the filly can soon resume normal work.  Read more »

BHA to review anti-doping rules

Friday 26 January 2018, 10:20am

The British Horseracing Authority has announced a full review of anti-doping rules.  Read more »

New turf ready for Eagle Farm racetrack

Thursday 25 January 2018, 5:36pm

Workmen are ready to start laying grass on the closed Eagle Farm course proper.  Read more »

Hayes tipping Seaburge to recapture best

Thursday 25 January 2018, 5:31pm

Lindsay Park's David Hayes hopes Seaburge can bounce back to his best form this campaign and believes the signs are encouraging ahead of the entire's return.  Read more »

Record number of Golden Slipper contenders

Thursday 25 January 2018, 3:35pm

A record 358 two-year-olds remain in the mix for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Pure Elation out to enhance Diamond claims

Thursday 25 January 2018, 3:31pm

Two-year-old Pure Elation, who is high up in Blue Diamond markets, will make her debut in the Blue Diamond Preview for fillies at Caulfield.  Read more »

Royal Symphony injured, autumn off agenda

Thursday 25 January 2018, 2:28pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained colt Royal Symphony has been ruled out of the autumn carnival.  Read more »

Big push for George Patton in Carrington

Thursday 25 January 2018, 2:21pm

Former French horse George Patton is the early favourite to win his first Australian start despite a long lay-off and injury setbacks.  Read more »

Smart Coupe ready for Caulfield resumption

Thursday 25 January 2018, 12:46pm

Group Three-placed filly Smart Coupe makes her return in an 1100m race at Caulfield ahead of potential stakes targets.  Read more »

Diamonds to sparkle in Sydney for Lockwood

Thursday 25 January 2018, 11:57am

Trainer Barry Lockwood is confident Show Us Ya Diamonds will race well at the Sunshine Coast and earn a trip to Sydney.  Read more »

Added incentive for Important Cup victory

Thursday 25 January 2018, 10:45am

Most Important can further strengthen the association between trainer Tony Gollan and the Huddy family by winning the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Mair to set record straight in 2YO Classic

Thursday 25 January 2018, 10:42am

Smart two-year-old King Of The North is set to continue trainer Mick Mair's run of success at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Early starts for Victorian race meetings

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 6:42pm

Racing Victoria has announced earlier starts for some upcoming race meetings in a bid to avoid the expected hottest parts of the day.  Read more »

Diamond hopefuls to step out in Previews

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 6:23pm

The respective Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield will feature a number of two-year-olds hoping to make it to the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

George Patton all the rage for Carrington

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 6:18pm

Former French horse George Patton has been heavily supported in opening markets for the Listed Carrington Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pretty Punk to chase another Melbourne win

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 5:53pm

In-form Pretty Punk will chase another win in Melbourne to confirm a trip to Tasmania for the Hobart and Launceston Cups.  Read more »

Single Bullet and Pure Rebel for Rosehill

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 5:45pm

Single Bullet will have to carry a big weight against four rivals if he is to add a second win to his record at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sydney an option for Darktown Strutter

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 5:23pm

Darktown Strutter has confirmed how good she is at the Gold Coast with another win and could be bound for Sydney.  Read more »

Improved Ollivander to step out in Preview

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 4:05pm

Promising colt Ollivander will be out cement bigger targets in Sydney and Melbourne when he runs in the Blue Diamond Preview for colts and geldings.  Read more »

John Zielke's big race hopes boosted

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 3:16pm

Hopes Eternal's last-start effort in stakes company has boosted trainer John Zielke's hopes for his future after he overcame difficulties to run second.  Read more »

Volkstok'n'barrell to race in Singapore

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 1:30pm

New Zealand trainer Donna Logan will be taking Volkstok'n'barrell to Singapore where she will begin a new venture.  Read more »

Field of six for WFA G2 Australia Stakes

Wednesday 24 January 2018, 12:07pm

A field of six has been declared for the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley which features the return of Japanese import Brave Smash.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart pleases in Terang gallop

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 6:10pm

Multiple Group One winner Black Heart Bart has had a gallop between races at Terang as he builds towards a return in the Group One C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Lady Horseowner on target for Preview

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 5:09pm

Greg Eurell is keen to see how Lady Horseowner measures up in the Blue Diamond Preview for fillies but he expects the debut winner to be highly competitive.  Read more »

Fundraiser for injured Scott Jones

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 4:59pm

The Lismore Turf Club will hold a fundraiser for injured manager Scott Jones who is recovering well from serious burns suffered in an explosion at the track.  Read more »

Lanciato to continue winning ways

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 4:49pm

Lanciato will be out to claim a Listed win in the Carrington Stakes for trainer Mark Newnham and jockey Rachel King.  Read more »

Purcell happy with autumn hopefuls

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 3:17pm

Group One-winning stablemates Merchant Navy and Aloisia have been among the carnival contenders at an important set of jump-outs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jordan Grob to ride in New Zealand

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 1:54pm

Victorian apprentice Jordan Grob will join Mike Moroney's New Zealand stable.  Read more »

Early start for Caulfield race meeting

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 1:44pm

Officials have brought forward the start time of the Caulfield race meeting, featuring the Blue Diamond Previews, in a bid to avoid the hottest part of the day.  Read more »

Over $114,000 raised for Jockeys Trust

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 7:44am

More than $114,000 has been raised for the National Jockeys Trust from this year's National Jockeys Trust T20 cricket match.  Read more »

She Will Reign to gallop between races

Monday 22 January 2018, 6:01pm

Trainer Gary Portelli will take She Will Reign to Rosehill for a race day gallop instead of giving her a second barrier trial.  Read more »

Nine initial entries for Australia Stakes

Monday 22 January 2018, 5:48pm

The Darren Weir-trained Brave Smash is among the nine initial nominations for the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Trapeze Artist wins Winx barrier trial

Monday 22 January 2018, 5:32pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has been buoyed by Trapeze Artist's win in a barrier trial which has been overshadowed by the presence of Winx.  Read more »

Blue Diamond Preview plans for Secret Lady

Monday 22 January 2018, 3:34pm

Sydney filly Secret Lady has pleased trainer Gary Portelli in an anti-clockwise gallop ahead of the Blue Diamond Preview.  Read more »

Italia Bella to resume at Doomben

Monday 22 January 2018, 2:37pm

Promising filly Italia Bella is set to make her racetrack return in a set weights maiden at Doomben.  Read more »

Thorndon Mile winner Stolen Dance retired

Monday 22 January 2018, 2:30pm

Connections have decided Thorndon Mile winner Stolen Dance, who is in foal to Tavistock, has run her last race.  Read more »

Oakleigh Plate the target for Snitty Kitty

Monday 22 January 2018, 1:32pm

Group Two-winning mare Snitty Kitty will continue preparations for her campaign aimed at the Group One Oakleigh Plate when she has a jump-out at Caulfield.  Read more »

Hong Kong Superstar for Husson

Monday 22 January 2018, 1:30pm

Husson (Arg) posted a new stakes-winner on Sunday with a powerful victory in the HK$10million Classic Mile at Sha Tin for rising star Nothingilikemore adding to a weekend of success for the Aquis Farm based proven Group I sire.  Read more »

Criquette Head-Maarek announces retirement

Monday 22 January 2018, 11:04am

Criquette Head-Maarek, the trainer of dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Treve, has announced her retirement.  Read more »

Winx pleases Bowman in barrier trial

Monday 22 January 2018, 9:25am

A happy and relaxed Winx has pleased her trainer and jockey with a with a midfield finish in a barrier trial ahead of her next campaign.  Read more »

Country Music Stars To Invade Tamworth Racecourse On Australia Day

Monday 22 January 2018, 9:06am

A feast of Aussie Day racing action kicks off this Thursday when Tamworth presents their Country Music Cup race meeting on the eve of Australia Day.  Read more »

Winx fit and healthy ahead of trial

Sunday 21 January 2018, 6:24pm

Trainer Chris Waller doesn't expect Winx to win a Rosehill barrier trial but he is more than happy with how she has returned to the stable.  Read more »

Big race autumn targets for Lord Fandango

Sunday 21 January 2018, 5:20pm

Caulfield Cup fourth-placed Lord Fandango is pleasing trainer Archie Alexander as he builds up for an autumn campaign aimed at the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Long Leaf to begin Diamond path in Preview

Sunday 21 January 2018, 4:38pm

Stakes-winning colt Long Leaf kicks off his Blue Diamond campaign in the Preview at Caulfield with stablemate Ennis Hill to line up in the fillies equivalent.  Read more »

Super Too to take on best in Lightning

Sunday 21 January 2018, 4:28pm

Trainer Marc Conners has an ambitious plan for the speedy Super Too who will run in the Group One Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Stewards charge Brandon Stockdale

Sunday 21 January 2018, 2:39pm

Stewards have issued two charges against apprentice Brandon Stockdale for giving false or misleading evidence regarding phone use at a race meeting.  Read more »

Desleigh Forster chases rider for Someday

Sunday 21 January 2018, 2:34pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster is chasing a rider for stakes-winning veteran Someday at the Sunshine Coast after missing out on Michael Cahill.  Read more »

Linda Meech suspended for 23 meetings

Sunday 21 January 2018, 1:28pm

Linda Meech, who leads the Victorian jockeys' premiership, has been suspended for 23 meetings after being found guilty of improper riding in a race at Kilmore.  Read more »

Queensland Stewards again warn on arsenic

Sunday 21 January 2018, 12:50pm

Queensland stewards have again warned trainers to be alert for timber products treated with arsenic after one faced a second related charge.  Read more »

Un De Sceaux wins third Clarence Chase

Sunday 21 January 2018, 12:25pm

The Willie Mullins-trained Un De Sceaux has claimed a third success in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot.  Read more »

Rock 'N' Gold takes out Kensington Stakes

Saturday 20 January 2018, 6:36pm

Seven-year-old Rock 'N' Gold has claimed his biggest win with victory in the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Nature Strip continues rise in Inglis Dash

Saturday 20 January 2018, 6:11pm

Odds-on favourite Nature Strip has won the Inglis Dash at Flemington, beating Prezado by three-quarters of a length in the 1100m race.  Read more »

Faraway Town a winner again at Randwick

Saturday 20 January 2018, 5:54pm

After a long absence from the winner's stall, Group One-placed Faraway Town has stormed home to score at Randwick.  Read more »

Thornton's Doomben victory full of drama

Saturday 20 January 2018, 5:49pm

Apprentice Boris Thornton has won his first Saturday metropolitan race in Brisbane but not before some drama in the stewards' room.  Read more »

Memes back with a bang in Summer Sprint

Saturday 20 January 2018, 5:26pm

Memes has set the tone for her upcoming campaign with victory at Randwick in the Summer Sprint.  Read more »

One For Later wins at Flemington at $151

Saturday 20 January 2018, 5:20pm

One For Later has sprung a surprise at Flemington, with the $151 chance winning the Dolly's Dream Handicap over 2000m.  Read more »

Senior rider policy a key for Doomben win

Saturday 20 January 2018, 3:50pm

Darryl Hansen's commitment to keeping senior riders on Bat A Kat has been rewarded with another win at Doomben.  Read more »

Nick Ryan lands first city win as trainer

Saturday 20 January 2018, 3:39pm

Former champion apprentice Nick Ryan has notched his first city win as a trainer, with Mahamedeis winning at Flemington.  Read more »

Williams claims quinella in Highway Hcp

Saturday 20 January 2018, 3:21pm

The two best horses in Danny Williams's stable have run the quinella in the Highway Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

Munce, Whitby combine for Doomben success

Saturday 20 January 2018, 3:12pm

Trainer Chris Munce and owner Max Whitby have combined again for another winner, this time with First Crush at Doomben.  Read more »

Snicki Minaj earns Inglis Classic start

Saturday 20 January 2018, 2:00pm

Smart filly Snicki Minaj is headed to the Inglis Classic in Sydney after an easy win at Doomben.  Read more »

High-priced Estijaab impresses on debut

Saturday 20 January 2018, 1:51pm

The most expensive two-year-old in the race, Estijaab has lived up to expectations with her debut win at Randwick.  Read more »

Willi Willi gets his second Flemington win

Saturday 20 January 2018, 1:44pm

Four-year-old Willi Willi has posted the second Flemington win of his career, relishing a step up in distance at the third start of his campaign.  Read more »

Apprentices outed after race clash

Saturday 20 January 2018, 10:06am

Leading Toowoomba apprentices Baylee Nothdurft and Nick Keal have been suspended for improper actions in a race in Toowoomba.  Read more »

Kirini to continue Waller's Qld success

Friday 19 January 2018, 5:57pm

Tough mare Kirini can continue Chris Waller's success in Queensland when she runs at Doomben.  Read more »

Tony Gollan-trained 2yos to the fore again

Friday 19 January 2018, 5:50pm

Trainer Tony Gollan will turn his attention to another couple of two-year-olds after the disappointment of the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Hidden Pearl for the Summer Sprint

Friday 19 January 2018, 5:12pm

Hidden Pearl has her first start for leading Tamworth trainer Mark Mason when she run in the Summer Sprint at Randwick.  Read more »

Chenar continues to win for Heathcote

Friday 19 January 2018, 4:18pm

Chenar gave trainer Robert Heathcote his first black-type win and as a broodmare she can give him another city winner on Saturday.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s Inglis Dash at Flemington…

Friday 19 January 2018, 4:00pm

2018 marks the 3rd running of the Inglis Dash for 3yo graduates of Inglis Yearling sales.   Read more »

Prezado in great order for Inglis Dash

Friday 19 January 2018, 2:59pm

Lightly raced Prezado snared a win at Flemington during the spring and will be chasing another when he takes on boom sprinter Nature Strip in the Inglis Dash.  Read more »

Tarzan to keep momentum going at Doomben

Friday 19 January 2018, 2:49pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is looking to Tarzan to win another open company sprint at Doomben.  Read more »

Baker trains first winner for Dundeel

Friday 19 January 2018, 2:01pm

New Zealand trainer Murray Baker has trained the first winner from the first crop of Dundeel who he trained to six Group One wins.  Read more »

Two Flemington runners for Purcell stable

Friday 19 January 2018, 12:52pm

The Aaron Purcell stable will have two each-way chances in separate support races on Kensington Stakes day at Flemington.  Read more »

Spirit of Boom's run to continue

Friday 19 January 2018, 12:42pm

Eureka Stud's Spirit of Boom can continue his domination of two-year-old races in Queensland with two runners at Doomben.  Read more »

Australian horse Faatinah wins in Dubai

Friday 19 January 2018, 6:57am

Australian sprinter Faatinah has won his first race in Dubai on his path to the Group One Al Quoz Sprint on the World Cup program.  Read more »

Kris Lees-trained Singing wins Gosford Cup

Thursday 18 January 2018, 6:10pm

The Kris Lees-trained Singing has won the Gosford Gold Cup while Hawkes Racing has taken the Guineas with Bella Martini.  Read more »