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Moloney favours Sandown option for Storm
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Gold Coast
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Solana Beach
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »