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Amber Sky to step out for Australian debut
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Gold Coast
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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 »