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Moloney favours Sandown option for Storm

Wednesday 27 December 2017, 4:32pm

Trainer John Moloney favours making the short trip down the highway from his Caulfield stable to run Graceful Storm at Sandown.  Read more »

Sedanzer eyes crack at Magic Millions

Wednesday 27 December 2017, 3:19pm

In-form mare Sedanzer can book a trip to the Magic Millions carnival with an assured performance in the Group Three Belle Of The Turf Stakes at Gosford.  Read more »

Mawzoona after the hat-trick at Sandown

Wednesday 27 December 2017, 2:13pm

Following victories at Mornington and Kilmore, talented filly Mawzoona will chase her first city win at Sandown.  Read more »

Heathcote to have big team at Doomben

Wednesday 27 December 2017, 1:56pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote will take a big team to Doomben to contest the feature races.  Read more »

Crack Me Up to miss Bernborough

Wednesday 27 December 2017, 11:23am

Crack Me Up will miss the chance for a $100,000 bonus in the Bernborough Handicap to concentrate on the Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Might Bite wins King George Chase

Wednesday 27 December 2017, 11:03am

Might Bite has advanced his Cheltenham Gold Cup claims with victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton.  Read more »

Montreal cruises to emphatic victory

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 6:34pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Montreal has recorded another comfortable winning margin to boost his record to three wins from four starts.  Read more »

Stellar Collision gives Weir an extra kick

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 6:25pm

Trainer Darren Weir has had double reason to celebrate the win of Stellar Collision in the Christmas Stakes at Caulfield as he's also the gelding's main owner.  Read more »

Rare Summer Cup win for Montauk, Cahill

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 5:55pm

Country jockey Mathew Cahill has won his first black-type race at Randwick for more than a decade after receiving some useful advice on how to manage Montauk.  Read more »

Laming after bigger Payroll at Gold Coast

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 5:31pm

The $1 million Magic Millions Trophy at the Gold Coast is firmly in the sights of trainer Richard Laming after Payroll took out the Lord Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Upset NZ G1 win for Authentic Paddy

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 5:01pm

Authentic Paddy has led all the way to post a Group One win in the Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Cordero stays true to new assignment

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 4:21pm

Cordero's progression to the staying ranks has cleared another obstacle at Randwick with his win over 2400m at his first attempt at the distance.  Read more »

Tongue tie helps Serenade win at Caulfield

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 3:35pm

European import Serenade The Stars has landed his second Australian victory, winning over 2400m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bright start for Into The Abyss

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 3:17pm

Randwick trainer John Thompson looks to have a promising filly in his stable after Into The Abyss got underway impressively on her home track.  Read more »

Noonan's mature ride gets Netherfield home

Tuesday 26 December 2017, 2:29pm

Netherfield has got favourite backers off to a good start at Caulfield coming from last to win the Alan Wicks Handicap.  Read more »

Testashadow to step up in distance

Monday 25 December 2017, 8:02am

Testashadow will put his Magic Millions Trophy hopes on the line in the Summer Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Smerdon hopes blinkers will spark Oak Door

Monday 25 December 2017, 8:00am

Blinkers could be the remedy trainer Robert Smerdon is looking for when Oak Door steps out in the Christmas Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Vainity looks to carry on family name

Monday 25 December 2017, 7:59am

Sydney trainer Mark Newnham will roll out his latest two-year-old when Vainity strives to follow in the footsteps of her dam, Vecchia Roma.  Read more »

Weinholt set for Buffering Quality

Monday 25 December 2017, 7:58am

Weinholt will run in the Buffering Quality at Doomben after trainer Desleigh Forster opted against a hard track at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Veteran chasing a second Lord Stakes

Monday 25 December 2017, 7:29am

Jacquinot Bay will be lining up for the 17th start start of his current campaign when he runs in the Lord Stakes at Caulfield, a race he won in 2014.  Read more »

Declan McDonogh warms to new riding task

Monday 25 December 2017, 7:28am

Irish jockey Declan McDonogh is enjoying his Australian experience after being coaxed to Sydney by Hugh Bowman.  Read more »

Red Excitement after second Summer Cup

Sunday 24 December 2017, 5:01pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking to Red Excitement to get back to the winner's list when he defends the Summer Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Jim Byrne in demand at Gold Coast

Sunday 24 December 2017, 4:46pm

Trainer Matt Dunn is hoping Jim Byrne and Perfect Dare can continue their association after they combined for their fourth win.  Read more »

Christmas Stakes on McLean's wish list

Sunday 24 December 2017, 4:31pm

Jarrod McLean won't know where to look when the Christmas Stakes is run at Caulfield as he keeps an eye on his own horse as well as those of Darren Weir.  Read more »

Sharpe Hussler extended for city mission

Sunday 24 December 2017, 4:22pm

Mudgee trainer Cameron Crockett says recent acquisition Sharpe Hussler must step up to be competitive in city grade at Randwick.  Read more »

Caulfield a better fit for Our Bottino

Sunday 24 December 2017, 1:43pm

Trainer Matthew Williams is hoping Caulfield is a better fit for front runner Our Bottino who wasn't suited by Pakenham last time out.  Read more »

Brian Smith on a winning double

Sunday 24 December 2017, 12:49pm

Veteran trainer Brian Smith believes his apprentice Boris Thornton and veteran Feltre can both star in coming weeks.  Read more »

Santa Claus in hot water with stewards

Sunday 24 December 2017, 10:40am

Santa Claus has found himself on the wrong side of BHA stewards after an unauthorised visit to Lingfield races.  Read more »

Apprentices suspended for careless riding

Saturday 23 December 2017, 6:41pm

Two apprentices have copped bans for careless riding during the Highway Handicap at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Chris Waller posts ton of metro winners

Saturday 23 December 2017, 6:17pm

Chris Waller has trained his 100th metropolitan winner for the season with Noire bringing up the milestone at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Condemned continues Godolphin 2YO success

Saturday 23 December 2017, 6:01pm

Promising colt Condemned has produced another two-year-old win for sire Dawn Approach and Godolphin, scoring at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Valley win books Sonic a Gold Coast ticket

Saturday 23 December 2017, 5:44pm

Jason Warren will head to the Gold Coast early ahead of the Magic Millions Guineas to help Moonee Valley winner Bel Sonic to acclimatise.  Read more »

Femme still on Guineas outer despite win

Saturday 23 December 2017, 5:31pm

Trainer Rob Heathcote believes Femme Fireball will need more prize money to make the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas field despite her strong win.  Read more »

Snowden duo find form in Warwick Farm wins

Saturday 23 December 2017, 5:21pm

Wild 'N'Famous and Nancy have emerged from form slumps to post unlikely victories for co-trainers Peter and Paul Snowden at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Dandy Gent back in form at Moonee Valley

Saturday 23 December 2017, 4:16pm

Co-trainer Terry O'Sullivan hopes to rekindle Adelaide Cup plans with Dandy Gent after the stayer missed the 2017 edition through injury.  Read more »

Sunlight to run again before rich Millions

Saturday 23 December 2017, 3:52pm

Brilliant Gold Coast winner Sunlight is likely to have another start before tackling the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Itsa Fait Accompli claims Highway Handicap

Saturday 23 December 2017, 3:30pm

Itsa Fait Accompli has justified trainer David Blundell making the trip from Gundagai again after claiming his second Highway Handicap at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Katy's Daughter earns Magic Millions berth

Saturday 23 December 2017, 3:16pm

Steve O'Dea's long association with broodmare gem Kiss Me Katy has delivered a Magic Millions runner for the trainer.  Read more »

Discreet Valley win has O'Sullivan smiling

Saturday 23 December 2017, 2:38pm

Truly Discreet has relived memories of trainer Dan O'Sullivan's first Group race success with her all-the-way win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Waller still to get a line on Scream Park

Saturday 23 December 2017, 2:11pm

Scream Park is close to securing a trip to New Zealand for the inaugural Karaka Million 3YO Classic after securing consecutive wins at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Epic win completes good week for Edmonds

Saturday 23 December 2017, 2:04pm

Oaks-bound filly Boom Boom Epic has ended a run of minor placings with her Gold Coast win.  Read more »

Valley double a first for Symon Wilde

Saturday 23 December 2017, 1:57pm

The wins of Royal Applause and Straight Jacket at Moonee Valley have provided trainer Symon Wilde with his first metropolitan double.  Read more »

Hughie Morrison not to blame for steroid

Saturday 23 December 2017, 7:56am

A judiciary panel has found a horse trained by Hughie Morrison was given a steroid by an unknown person.  Read more »

Young and old run for Pride at Randwick

Friday 22 December 2017, 5:24pm

Destiny's Kiss and Bad Boy For Love encapsulate the current and next generation for trainer Joe Pride at Randwick.  Read more »

Liberty chasing second Christmas Stakes

Friday 22 December 2017, 4:09pm

The injury-plagued Lucky Liberty has been given a steady build-up from his latest setback and is set to return in the Christmas Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Chris Waller sticks to winning formula

Friday 22 December 2017, 3:51pm

The powerful Chris Waller stable is having a lot of luck with stayers in Queensland by sticking to a tried and true formula.  Read more »

Minimum rating for Sat metro meetings

Friday 22 December 2017, 3:49pm

Horses older than two or three will need to meet a certain standard to be able to race at Saturday metropolitan meetings in Melbourne.  Read more »

Messara finds winning formula with team

Friday 22 December 2017, 2:56pm

Paul Messara's small band of runners has produced an eye-catching success rate so far this season for the Scone trainer and Arrowfield Stud manager.  Read more »

Kent after Valley win with Oncidium Ruler

Friday 22 December 2017, 1:52pm

Disappointed at missing out on winning the Pakenham Cup, Mick Kent is hoping Oncidium Ruler can make amends at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Ross' bargain buy headed to the Millions

Friday 22 December 2017, 1:24pm

Trainer Les Ross can enhance his reputation for getting the best out of bargain buys if Holdin' My Own wins at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Trainer thinks long-term with Play Master

Friday 22 December 2017, 1:01pm

A short summer campaign kicks off at Moonee Valley for Play Master with trainer Peter Smith already thinking of a winter preparation.  Read more »

Waller attempts to reinvigorate Japonisme

Friday 22 December 2017, 11:58am

Chris Waller has tried a variety of techniques to try to coax Japonisme back to the form that gave him a Group One victory.  Read more »

Long range plans for Amanaat

Friday 22 December 2017, 11:33am

Ben Currie is looking at the Weetwood Handicap as a long-range plan for Amanaat who is aiming for his sixth win in a row when he runs at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Blackwolf Run back at Valley after lay-off

Friday 22 December 2017, 11:16am

After a break of 13 months, Blackwolf Run is set to make his return in the VOBIS Gold Carat at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Anderson chases first MM Classic runner

Friday 22 December 2017, 10:42am

Recent impressive trial winner Yamazaki can give trainer Chris Anderson his first Magic Millions Classic runner by racing well at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Injured manager Scott Jones honoured

Friday 22 December 2017, 8:32am

Lismore Turf Club manager Scott Jones has had his name added to the annual Christmas Cup as he continues to recover from burns suffered in a gas explosion.  Read more »

Hughie Morrison waits for BHA decision

Friday 22 December 2017, 6:33am

A British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel will determine trainer Hughie Morrison's fate after a hearing into a drug positive in one of his horses.  Read more »

Inglis ups stakes to $8m for race series

Friday 22 December 2017, 6:03am

The $2 million Inglis Millennium for two-year-olds heads the revamped Inglis Race Series which will be worth $8 million.  Read more »

Pecans on trial for quick back-up

Thursday 21 December 2017, 5:22pm

Former Godolphin mare Pecans has made a positive start to her racing life with new trainer Joe Pride as the Belle Of The Turf Stakes shapes as an option.  Read more »

Jonker races to Magic Millions favouritism

Thursday 21 December 2017, 5:07pm

Newcastle colt Jonker is the new Magic Millions Classic favourite after his decisive win in the $200,000 Wyong lead-up.  Read more »

Minimum bet limit for Queensland gallops

Thursday 21 December 2017, 4:31pm

A minimum bet limit for off-course wagering operators will be introduced in Queensland in the new year.  Read more »

Garry Kirkup to be released from hospital

Thursday 21 December 2017, 4:15pm

Trainer Garry Kirkup is to be released from hospital to continue his recovery from serious injuries suffered in a car accident at home.  Read more »

New look Muraahib to be kept to sprints

Thursday 21 December 2017, 3:42pm

Lindsay Park-trained three-year-old Muraahib runs for the first time as a gelding at Moonee Valley and dominates betting on the 1200m VOBIS Gold Carat.  Read more »

Survived chasing city first at the Valley

Thursday 21 December 2017, 2:59pm

With four country Cups under his belt, the Archie Alexander-trained Survived is chasing a city first at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Charge looking to be Zoustar's 1st winner

Thursday 21 December 2017, 2:54pm

Chris Waller has an opportunity to train the first winner by Zoustar, the horse he prepared for two Group One wins, when Charge runs at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Birchley wants to keep MM record intact

Thursday 21 December 2017, 2:36pm

Trainer Liam Birchey has a proud record of runners in the past 11 Magic Million Classics and has hopes for two youngsters this time around.  Read more »

Gollan shows confidence in White

Thursday 21 December 2017, 1:01pm

Brisbane's premier trainer Tony Gollan has shown his increasing confidence in apprentice Zoe White by giving her two key rides at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

French import ready for Australian debut

Thursday 21 December 2017, 12:54pm

Former Andre Fabre-trained French import Le Juge is set to make his Australian debut in a 1500m-race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Bacharach, Costello team up for horses

Thursday 21 December 2017, 12:22pm

Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello will perform together at a benefit for victims of the fire at the San Luis Rey training centre.  Read more »

Light summer workload for Oink

Thursday 21 December 2017, 12:10pm

Stakes performer Oink will have a light summer campaign but it will define which way he heads in the autumn and winter.  Read more »

Matt Dunn plays waiting game with filly

Thursday 21 December 2017, 11:48am

Trainer Matt Dunn will give filly Dram of Delago until race day to prove she is ready to back up from a Deagon barrier trial.  Read more »

Ali Wade appointed to key QRIC role

Thursday 21 December 2017, 9:10am

Ali Wade has become the second woman appointed to a key role at the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission.  Read more »

Bailey Rogerson to become a trainer

Thursday 21 December 2017, 9:07am

Sixteen-year-old Bailey Rogerson will become the world's youngest thoroughbred trainer when she joins her grandfather Graeme and his wife Debbie's partnership.  Read more »

Incentives to boost Sydney Cup

Thursday 21 December 2017, 7:30am

The winner and placegetters in the Sydney Cup will be eligible for bonuses if they win or are placed in designated staying races.  Read more »

Careless riding ban for Brenton Avdulla

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 7:27pm

Brenton Avdulla has copped a careless riding ban for causing interference to two other runners while riding Emperor's Way at Canterbury.  Read more »

Hickmott applies to be caretaker trainer

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 7:04pm

Victorian officials have received an application for former Macedon Lodge trainer Robert Hickmott to be caretaker trainer for the suspended John Sadler.  Read more »

We Have Lift Off reignites at Canterbury

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 6:45pm

The Brad Widdup-trained We Have Lift Off has returned from a 12-month injury lay-off to break her maiden at Canterbury.  Read more »

Shokora makes impressive step up in grade

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 6:15pm

David Hayes may set the bar a little higher for Shokora after the three-year-old scored an impressive win at Sandown.  Read more »

Single Bullet ready to fire at Wyong

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 6:00pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is crossing his fingers Single Bullet can get his Magic Millions Guineas bid back on track at Wyong.  Read more »

Cruze to chase Millions Guineas place

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 5:41pm

For the second time in his career, the promising Cruze is in a chase to earn enough money to make the field for a major race.  Read more »

Kersley sidelined following Sandown fall

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 4:56pm

X-rays have revealed apprentice Fred Kersley has suffered a fractured thumb and a hairline fracture to an elbow following a fall at Sandown.  Read more »

All Too Huiying aiming for Magic Millions

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 4:30pm

Gary Moore hopes the benefit of opening a Gold Coast satellite stable will be apparent when All Too Huiying launches his lead-in to the Magic Millions Trophy.  Read more »

Higher Ground hits new heights in style

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 4:27pm

Talented colt Higher Ground has extended his range in convincing fashion with the second win of his career at Canterbury.  Read more »

Four winners for Tahlia Hope at Echuca

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 4:00pm

Tahlia Hope has teamed with Patrick Payne and Aaron Purcell to land four winners at Echuca.  Read more »

Blinkers do the trick with Mr Money Bags

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 3:47pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths predicts a bright future over a longer distance for Mr Money Bags after he broke his maiden status over 1400m at Sandown.  Read more »

Ashkannd set to challenge old stablemates

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 3:14pm

Ashkannd will bid to continue his resurgence when the former Chris Waller-trained gelding takes on several old stablemates at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Roebuck plans Bel Burgess Valley attack

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 2:09pm

Trainer Michael Roebuck is hoping victory at Moonee Valley will lead to a bigger pay day for Bel Burgess.  Read more »

Ben Thompson fails in RAD Board appeal

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 1:14pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has dismissed an appeal by apprentice Ben Thompson over a careless riding charge.  Read more »

Stewards ask for race starts change

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 10:22am

Queensland's chief steward Allan Reardon wants a consistent race start procedure introduced after complaints about the Gold Edition Plate.  Read more »

Frankel's first jumps runner a winner

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 9:49am

Champion Frankel's first runner over jumps, Solo Saxophone, has made a winning hurdling debut at Catterick.  Read more »

Jockey Samara Johnson farewelled in Young

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 6:37pm

The racing community has turned out in force to honour the life of jockey Samara Johnson, who died in a car accident.  Read more »

Blake Shinn quizzed again over ride

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 6:27pm

A Racing NSW inquiry into Blake Shinn's ride on Star Sensation has again been adjourned so stewards can review the jockeys' financial records.  Read more »

RAD Board vary Late Charge stewards' order

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 5:37pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has amended a ban placed on sprinter Late Charge by Racing Victoria stewards.  Read more »

La Pomme De Pin must earn Gold Coast trip

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 5:33pm

Adelaide trainer Lloyd Kennewell has challenged promising filly La Pomme De Pin to earn a trip to the Magic Millions carnival next month when she runs at Wyong.  Read more »

Secret Lady wins barrier trial

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 5:25pm

Trainer Gary Portelli's plans to have Secret Lady ridden quietly in a trial have come unstuck with the speedy filly leading to win.  Read more »

Sadler considering appealing suspension

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 4:04pm

John Sadler's legal representative Peter Jurkovsky will review the full reasons for the trainer's suspension before deciding whether he will appeal.  Read more »

BRC track manager resigns

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 3:55pm

BRC track manager Sean Bridges has caught officials by surprise with his resignation.  Read more »

Ryan hoping Pipeline can score at the Farm

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 3:12pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking for last-start second placegetters Pipeline and Heliosphere to each go one better at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Imperial Aviator switches south for Valley

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 2:56pm

A trip to Melbourne is part of the development for European import Imperial Aviator with hopes the stayer will develop into a spring contender.  Read more »

My Song to make debut at Canterbury

Tuesday 19 December 2017, 2:40pm

Gary Moore finally has an opportunity to race gelding My Song at Canterbury after his progress was delayed by shin soreness and a tie-back operation.  Read more »