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Amber Sky to step out for Australian debut

Thursday 18 January 2018, 5:19pm

The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable has three runners in the Listed Kensington Stakes including two eight-year-olds who have won at Group One level.  Read more »

Patron Black to make debut for Portelli

Thursday 18 January 2018, 5:10pm

Patron Black is one of two debutants for trainer Gary Portelli at Randwick with elder stablemate Straturbo to run in the Summer Sprint.  Read more »

Winx to run in Rosehill barrier trial

Thursday 18 January 2018, 3:42pm

Champion Winx will ramp up her preparations for her next campaign with a barrier trial at Rosehill.  Read more »

Nature Strip odds-on for Inglis Dash

Thursday 18 January 2018, 2:31pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney is excited to be associated with boom sprinter Nature Strip and is confident the gelding can continue to step up in the Inglis Dash.  Read more »

Slydini to win on dry track

Thursday 18 January 2018, 2:26pm

Consistent placegetter Slydini can finally prove he is more than a wet track horse by winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Ambitious builds towards Australian debut

Thursday 18 January 2018, 1:44pm

The Futurity Stakes at Caulfield is an option for the Australian debut of Japanese import Ambitious.  Read more »

Les Tilley gets Lucky chance for Munce

Thursday 18 January 2018, 12:55pm

Trainer Chris Munce has rewarded former country jockey Les Tilley for his hard work with the ride on Lucky Black at Doomben.  Read more »

Country trainer outed on cobalt charges

Thursday 18 January 2018, 9:18am

Queensland country trainer John Patterson has been disqualified for 18 months after pleading guilty to four charges relating to cobalt.  Read more »

Bedford wins by big margin at Caulfield

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 7:41pm

Bedford's impressive win in a benchmark race at Caulfield could force trainer Anthony Freedman to raise the bar.  Read more »

Scone meeting transferred to cooler Wyong

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 6:25pm

Oppressive heat in the Hunter Valley has prompted a change of venue for the Scone meeting which will now be run at Wyong.  Read more »

Guthmann Chester back in winner's list

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 6:24pm

Apprentice Jag Guthmann Chester has had to work hard to win on Dreams Aplenty and get his first winner since returning from injury at Ipswich.  Read more »

Blaike McDougall keeps winners coming

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 6:07pm

Apprentice Blaike McDougall has kept the winners coming with a Warwick Farm double to add to his Randwick treble.  Read more »

Twilight Song makes winning city debut

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 5:33pm

Three-year-old filly Twilight Song has made a winning start to her career in a city maiden at Caulfield.  Read more »

Matthew Smith happy with Randwick trio

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 4:49pm

Trainer Matthew Smith will go to Randwick with three horses at various stages of their careers.  Read more »

Bravo Tango to resume in Inglis Dash

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 3:57pm

The Australian and Randwick Guineas are options for lightly raced colt Bravo Tango who will return from a spell in the $250,000 Inglis Dash at Flemington.  Read more »

Nyssa Burrells shows improvement

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 2:13pm

Apprentice Nyssa Burrells is able to walk with assistance and is communicating with her family as she recovers from a brain injury.  Read more »

Benfica Princess to replace stable star

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 1:41pm

Trainer Kelly Doughty has retired stable star Arki but hopes Benfica Princess can fill the void by winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Warrnambool meeting transferred to Terang

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 6:48pm

The impact of grass-eating insects at the Warrnambool racecourse has forced a scheduled meeting at the track to be transferred.  Read more »

Back to normal for trainer Greg Hickman

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 6:31pm

After a heady few weeks in Queensland, Warwick Farm trainer Greg Hickman will get back to basics at his Sydney stable.  Read more »

Gelded Saracino to make Flemington return

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 4:34pm

Saracino has been gelded since a disappointing spring campaign and the multiple stakes winner will make his return in the Listed Kensington Stakes.  Read more »

Huge race day for Sunshine Coast

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 3:56pm

The Sunshine Cost will host its biggest ever race day after changes to the Queensland winter carnival.  Read more »

Fournette to run at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 3:32pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has opted to run Fournette in cooler weather at Warwick Farm rather than wait for Randwick.  Read more »

Ceylon chasing city win at Caulfield

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 2:34pm

After a first-up win at Cranbourne since having bone chips removed, four-year-old mare Ceylon will be out to add a first city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gordon Yorke outed for 18 months

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 11:53am

Trainer Gordon Yorke has been outed for 18 months after being found guilty of a cobalt offence.  Read more »

Heat forces changes to Vic races

Tuesday 16 January 2018, 7:32am

Racing Victoria has changed start times for two meetings and moved another because of forecast hot weather.  Read more »

Portelli turns focus to Golden Slipper

Monday 15 January 2018, 6:27pm

Golden Slipper-winning trainer Gary Portelli will unveil another pair of two-year-olds at Randwick.  Read more »

Nature Strip headlines Inglis Dash entries

Monday 15 January 2018, 6:27pm

Boom sprinter Nature Strip headlines 26 nominations for the $250,000 Inglis Dash at Flemington, having won his past two starts by big margins.  Read more »

Miss Wonderland has two Flemington options

Monday 15 January 2018, 5:46pm

Trainer David Brideoake is keeping options open with sprinting mare Miss Wonderland who is nominated for two races at Flemington.  Read more »

Past 2 winners of Gosford Cup to line up

Monday 15 January 2018, 4:07pm

The past two winners of the Gosford Gold cup, Red Excitement and Destiny's Kiss, line up to try to win a second.  Read more »

Apprentice Lani Fancourt back from injury

Monday 15 January 2018, 2:47pm

Talented Brisbane apprentice Alannah Fancourt is set to resume riding after a lay-off because of a broken arm.  Read more »

NZ Derby test for Persian Empire

Monday 15 January 2018, 2:39pm

The New Zealand Derby is on the radar for Victorian-trained colt Persian Empire depending on how he performs in Melbourne in his next couple of starts.  Read more »

Bowman to ride Al Hasa in Karaka Million

Monday 15 January 2018, 12:51pm

Hugh Bowman will ride Al Hasa in the Karaka Million in New Zealand, one of five runners Te Akau Racing will have in the rich juvenile event.  Read more »

Trial of race-free Mondays begins in Vic

Monday 15 January 2018, 12:07pm

A trial period of race-free Mondays has begun in Victoria, with a double header to be held midweek.  Read more »

Woman arrested after trying to steal horse ambulance at Magic Millions

Monday 15 January 2018, 8:48am

A woman was arrested and taken to Southport watchhouse after trying to steal the horse ambulance on Magic Millions day on the Gold Coast on Saturday.  Read more »

She Will Reign in eye-catching trial

Monday 15 January 2018, 8:39am

Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign has put in an eye-catching performance to run second in a barrier trial at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Kensington Stakes aim for Husson Eagle

Sunday 14 January 2018, 5:57pm

Husson Eagle is set to resume in the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington, trying to improve on his first-up record of three wins from five attempts.  Read more »

Tony Gollan still Queensland summer king

Sunday 14 January 2018, 5:49pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan may not have won the Magic Millions 2YO Classic but his Gold Coast runners earned nearly $1 million.  Read more »

Canterbury Stakes return for Happy Clapper

Sunday 14 January 2018, 5:33pm

Happy Clapper will begin his new campaign in the Canterbury Stakes before a third tilt at the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Magic Millions sale sets records

Sunday 14 January 2018, 3:36pm

The Magic Millions yearling sale at the Gold Coast has reached new highs with nine lots selling for $1 million or more.  Read more »

No appeal on Farquharson decision

Sunday 14 January 2018, 2:38pm

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has indicated it will not appeal an industrial court's decision to reinstate steward David Farquharson.  Read more »

Rawiller to work on weight ahead of autumn

Sunday 14 January 2018, 2:13pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller will embark on a diet and fitness regime in a bid to be a major player in the autumn carnival.  Read more »

Gold Coast to push for race upgrade

Sunday 14 January 2018, 1:48pm

The Gold Coast Turf Club is expected to push for an upgrade to a two-year-old race which has become an important guide to the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Woman charged over horse ambulance theft

Sunday 14 January 2018, 12:13pm

A woman is expected to face court on several charges after she allegedly tried to make off with the Gold Coast Turf Club's horse ambulance.  Read more »

Tony Gollan, Corey Brown win bonuses

Saturday 13 January 2018, 7:01pm

Tony Gollan and Corey Brown have each picked up a$50,000 bonus for being leading trainer and jockey in the Queensland summer carnival.  Read more »

Memorable consolation prize for Bullock

Saturday 13 January 2018, 6:58pm

Newcastle jockey Aaron Bullock has savoured his first city win at Randwick after being bumped off Jonker in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

McGillivray suspended at the Gold Coast

Saturday 13 January 2018, 6:44pm

Matt McGillivray has been suspended for a month for causing interference in the $2 million Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic.  Read more »

Taxing treble for exhausted McDougall

Saturday 13 January 2018, 6:38pm

Apprentice Blaike McDougall has capitalised on Sydney's top jockeys riding at the Magic Millions carnival to savour his first treble at Randwick.  Read more »

Viddora on Everest path after Millions win

Saturday 13 January 2018, 6:28pm

Lloyd Kennewell is spoilt for Group One options with Viddora after she outclassed her opposition to win the Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Burning Front bounces back to winning form

Saturday 13 January 2018, 6:24pm

The Darren Weir-trained Burning Front has claimed his first win of the season with a tough performance in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Voilier finally wins after long drought

Saturday 13 January 2018, 6:19pm

Voilier has given connections and trainer Gary Nickson cause for celebration with a long overdue win at Randwick.  Read more »

Sunlight after Millions-Slipper double

Saturday 13 January 2018, 6:14pm

Sunlight is in line to become the first filly to win the Magic Millions Classic-Golden Slipper double after hen in the $2 million first leg at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Apprentice Hall gets first Flemington win

Saturday 13 January 2018, 5:32pm

Apprentice Chelsea Hall has claimed her first Flemington win with victory on the Heath Conners-trained Annrhon.  Read more »

Pierata sizzles in Magic Millions Guineas

Saturday 13 January 2018, 5:25pm

Pierata is on a Group One mission after he earned connections the richest payout in Queensland racing history by winning the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Taylor rides Kawaikini to win at Randwick

Saturday 13 January 2018, 4:46pm

The Jason Coyle-trained mare Kawaikini has won at Randwick with replacement jockey Jess Taylor in the saddle.  Read more »

Dunn predicts big future for Care to Think

Saturday 13 January 2018, 4:28pm

Trainer Matt Dunn has celebrated the biggest win of his career with Care To Think in the Magic Millions Cup but he thinks even better is to come.  Read more »

George Cloros rapt with Cordero win

Saturday 13 January 2018, 4:06pm

Owner George Cloros has been given a lift by progressive stayer Cordero extending his winning sequence to three at Randwick.  Read more »

Invincibella gives Waller Millions double

Saturday 13 January 2018, 3:58pm

A meticulous plan by trainer Chris Waller to have Invincibella cope with the Gold Coast heat has paid off in the Magic Millions Fillies And Mares.  Read more »

Jacquinot Bay wins at Flemington

Saturday 13 January 2018, 3:42pm

Ten-year-old gelding Jacquinot Bay has led all the way to win a 1700m-handicap at Flemington, his first victory for 18 months.  Read more »

Waller wins Millions Trophy in a thriller

Saturday 13 January 2018, 3:18pm

Chris Waller's high hopes for Tumultuous have been partly fulfilled by the gelding's win in Magic Millions Trophy in a thrilling finish.  Read more »

Rippa result for Gollan in Millions

Saturday 13 January 2018, 2:52pm

Tony Gollan stable stalwart I'm A Rippa has collected his biggest pay cheque, leading throughout to win the Magic Millions QTIS Open.  Read more »

Cups in Tasmania on radar for Pretty Punk

Saturday 13 January 2018, 2:47pm

The Hobart and Launceston Cups are on the radar for Adelaide mare Pretty Punk after her win in a 2000m-open handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Black-type next for Pendeloque after win

Saturday 13 January 2018, 2:41pm

Impressive filly Pendeloque will be aimed at black-type after winning back-to-back races at Randwick for trainer Gerald Ryan and apprentice James Innes Jr.  Read more »

Zafina gives Dale first Millions win

Saturday 13 January 2018, 2:30pm

Honest mare Zafina has given Canberra trainer Matt Dale his first Magic Millions day win in the $250,000 Country Cup.  Read more »

Maloney says Al Dorama has surprised him

Saturday 13 January 2018, 2:23pm

A few months ago jockey Ryan Maloney would not have thought Al Dorama could be a Flemington winner but says the colt continues to improve.  Read more »

Newtown Bluebag claims Highway Handicap

Saturday 13 January 2018, 1:51pm

Newtown Bluebag has given Goulburn training twins Emma and Lucy Longmire victory in the Highway Handicap at Randwick.  Read more »

No problems for Fradd in Maiden

Saturday 13 January 2018, 1:29pm

Former Hong Kong race caller David Raphael's decision to help trainer Gerald Ryan syndicate Problem Solver has reaped a big pay day the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Symbol relaxed and ready for Millions

Friday 12 January 2018, 6:36pm

Jockey Jason Collett says Egyptian Symbol has never been so laid back ahead of the Magic Millions Snippets, thanks to maturity and the mare's racing pattern.  Read more »

Jess Taylor takes over on Kawaikini

Friday 12 January 2018, 6:09pm

Kathy O'Hara's suspension has given Jess Taylor an opportunity on Kawaikini for Warwick Farm trainer Jason Coyle at Randwick.  Read more »

More mature Goodfella for Guineas

Friday 12 January 2018, 6:01pm

Travel has helped mature Goodfella who is set to continue trainer Bjorn Baker's good run in feature Queensland races in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Luke Currie has confidence in Sunlight

Friday 12 January 2018, 4:30pm

Jockey Luke Currie would have preferred a softer barrier draw but is still confident Sunlight can get the job done in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Magic Millions can pay off for apprentices

Friday 12 January 2018, 4:19pm

With the majority of Sydney's senior jockeys riding at the Magic Millions day on the Gold Coast apprentices can shine at Randwick.  Read more »

Smerdon, Webb stand down in Lovani affair

Friday 12 January 2018, 4:16pm

Melbourne trainers Robert Smerdon and Stuart Webb have stood down ahead of an inquiry into charges relating to multiple race day treatments.  Read more »

SA pair on trial for Tassie at Flemington

Friday 12 January 2018, 3:28pm

Stakes races in Tasmania are on the radar for Adelaide stablemates Pretty Punk and Gogo Grace if they can perform well in their respective races at Flemington.  Read more »

Saint Patricks Day to defy long price

Friday 12 January 2018, 3:10pm

Trainer Chris Munce believes Saint Patricks Day will be one of the best long shots seen in a major race when he runs in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Greg Lee sees bright future for Lightz

Friday 12 January 2018, 2:57pm

Lightz might not have been able to emulate his Golden Slipper-winning parents but co-trainer Greg Lee believes he can be successful as a three-year-old.  Read more »

Third time lucky for owner Bill Andrews

Friday 12 January 2018, 2:33pm

Owner Bill Andrews is hoping it will be a case of third time lucky when Feltre tackles the $1 million Magic Millions Trophy at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Chester Manifold next for Chamois Road

Friday 12 January 2018, 2:11pm

Consistent gelding Chamois Road will be chasing his 10th career win and first at Listed level in the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Forgotten Barbie to kick back in Classic

Friday 12 January 2018, 1:35pm

Forgotten filly Outback Barbie is primed to upset the more fancied runners in the Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Big bonuses on offer on Millions day

Friday 12 January 2018, 1:31pm

Jockeys, trainers and owners are all battling for big bonus pay-outs on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Pierata passes second vet inspection

Friday 12 January 2018, 10:33am

Short-priced Magic Millions Guineas favourite Pierata has passed a second veterinary test to confirm his place in the $2 million race.  Read more »

Nasaayim favourite for Flemington debut

Friday 12 January 2018, 9:45am

Lindsay Park-trained debutante Nasaayim is the early favourite to make a winning start to her career in a race for two-year-olds at Flemington.  Read more »

Anthemoessa arrives at Gold Coast

Friday 12 January 2018, 9:27am

Trainer Matt Cumani is looking to have his first Magic Millions Classic runner after Anthemoessa finally got on a flight from Melbourne to the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Calanda wins Takeover Target Stakes

Thursday 11 January 2018, 5:24pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Calanda has won the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford.  Read more »

Lead Choreographer extended by Waller

Thursday 11 January 2018, 4:47pm

Chris Waller will step Lead Choreographer up in distance at Randwick as he attempts to add to the import's solitary Australian success.  Read more »

Spain hoping to add to recent city wins

Thursday 11 January 2018, 4:35pm

Apprentice Zac Spain has ridden a winner at the past two metropolitan meetings in Melbourne and will be out to enhance his record when he rides at Flemington.  Read more »

Colt sold for $2 million at the Gold Coast

Thursday 11 January 2018, 4:11pm

An I Am Invincible colt has been sold for $2 million on the second day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast sale with Gai Waterhouse to train.  Read more »

Jamie Kah to star again for Duncan

Thursday 11 January 2018, 3:52pm

Trainer Jack Duncan is hoping jockey Jamie Kah can continue to star for him on Magnufighter in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Patience pays with Care To Think

Thursday 11 January 2018, 3:45pm

Trainer Matt Dunn's patience with Care To Think is set to reap a big pay day in the $1 million Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Supply And Demand faces weighty challenge

Thursday 11 January 2018, 3:40pm

Supply And Demand has recovered from a tough trip to Perth and will be back on home soil as topweight in the Maroubra Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

Coast a happy hunting ground for Bowditch

Thursday 11 January 2018, 3:22pm

Adelaide jockey Joe Bowditch returns to a happy hunting ground when he rides Viddora in the Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Pierata to be inspected again by vets

Thursday 11 January 2018, 3:02pm

Short-priced Magic Millions Guineas favourite Pierata will have to undergo a second veterinary inspection before being allowed to start at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Burning Front out to bounce back to best

Thursday 11 January 2018, 2:26pm

Well-performed Burning Front gets his latest chance to bounce back to winning form when he chases his first win for this season in the Chester Manifold Stakes.  Read more »

Crack Me Up Doncaster-bound after Millions

Thursday 11 January 2018, 1:55pm

No matter how Crack me Up runs in the Magic Millions Cup he will be set for the Group One Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Fullazaboot ready for Millions upset

Thursday 11 January 2018, 1:33pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick can take heart from the performance of another Caloundra horse who won a Magic Millions when he saddles Fullazaboot at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Magic Millions highlight for Brooker

Thursday 11 January 2018, 12:44pm

Tiffani Brooker will be the only Queensland apprentice riding at the $10 million Magic Millions meeting at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

McNeil fined for winning Sandown ride

Thursday 11 January 2018, 7:15am

Jockey Jye McNeil is one of three jockeys fined for whip breaches at Sandown, incurring a $1000 penalty for his winning ride on Tuff Bickie.  Read more »

Million dollar lot on 1st day of sale

Thursday 11 January 2018, 7:07am

John O'Shea will train a million dollar Fastnet Rock colt sold on the first day of the Magic Millions sale.  Read more »

Shumookh takes first step to matching Mum

Wednesday 10 January 2018, 6:42pm

After seven barrier trials Shumookh has rewarded the patience of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott by winning on debut at Canterbury.  Read more »

Nature Strip impressive in Sandown win

Wednesday 10 January 2018, 6:30pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney has heaped praise on lightly raced sprinter Nature Strip after the gelding scored an emphatic win at Sandown in his return from a let-up.  Read more »

Basara headed to stakes class

Wednesday 10 January 2018, 6:11pm

Trainer Tony Sears has predicted Basara will progress quickly to stakes class after scoring an upset win at Doomben.  Read more »