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James McDonald bows out on winning note

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 5:15pm

James McDonald rode a Warwick Farm treble in his last Sydney appearance this season before heading overseas to continue his association with Godolphin.   Read more »

Myboycharlie Group Double

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 4:49pm

Myboycharlie cleaned up in feature races worth $300,000 on the first day of the winter carnival at Doomben on May 9.   Read more »

Browne to the fore at Sunshine Coast

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 4:42pm

Jockey Damian Browne has tuned up for the Stradbroke Handicap meeting with a classy riding display at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Distance test for Taddei Tondo at Valley

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 4:19pm

Trainer Gerard Moloney will extend stakes placegetter Taddei Tondo beyond 1400m for the first time in his career at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Baker backs Zaratone for last hurrah

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 3:06pm

Veteran Zaratone's racing days are drawing to a close although trainer Bjorn Baker is adamant the sprinter still has something to offer.   Read more »

Forster juvenile firing on all Cylinders

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 2:09pm

Desleigh Forster credits a gear change for the emergence of Cylinder Beach as a genuine contender for the J J Atkins at Doomben.  Read more »

Jockey Craig Newitt to return to Melbourne

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 1:27pm

Following his early exit from a riding stint in Singapore, Craig Newitt will make a pit stop in Brisbane to chase a Group One win.  Read more »

Wide gate not a Black mark for WA raider

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 12:12pm

Vaughn Sigley remains confident Black Heart Bart can become the first Perth-trained horse to win the Stradbroke Handicap despite his wide barrier draw.  Read more »

Werther dominates Queensland Derby betting

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 11:28am

Bookmakers are tipping a New Zealand victory in the Queensland Derby with Werther a firm favourite for the staying feature.  Read more »

Lumosty draws gate 13 for G1 Stradbroke

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 10:58am

Victorian filly Lumosty remains at the top of Stradbroke Handicap markets after drawing barrier 13 for the $2 million race.  Read more »

Ryan Moore to ride Giovanni in Derby

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 9:34am

Ryan Moore will ride Giovanni Canaletto in the English Derby with the Coolmore colt well supported in early betting.  Read more »

Lumosty not guaranteed Stradbroke run

Wednesday 3 June 2015, 9:18am

Lumosty, favourite for the $2 million Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben, is still not guaranteed a start with the filly the first emergency.  Read more »

Three in the mix for Criterion ride

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 9:29pm

Criterion has had a gallop at Ascot ahead of the Royal meeting with co-trainer David Hayes and the horse's owner to choose between three jockeys.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky to run in G1 Stradbroke

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 5:05pm

Trainer Robbie Laing has confirmed Lord Of The Sky will head to Brisbane for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Stradbroke draw crucial for Boom: Gollan

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 4:45pm

Trainer Tony Gollan wants an inside barrier to help 2014 Stradbroke Handicap runner-up Temple Of Boom go one better in the $2 million race  Read more »

Able Friend tunes up for Royal Ascot bid

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 4:35pm

Hong Kong's best racehorse Able Friend is on target for a Royal Ascot appearance after contesting a barrier trial at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Backstab to the fore in Warwick Farm 2YO

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 3:15pm

Improving colt Backstab will take the next step towards stakes company when he runs at Warwick Farm ahead of a Queensland trip.  Read more »

Sargent keeps it low key with ex-HK stayer

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 3:03pm

Banksters Bonus will contest a restricted event at Randwick with John Sargent passing up black-type opportunties in the Brisbane Cup and Stayers Cup.  Read more »

Trackwork rider disqualified for 18 months

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 3:01pm

Trackwork rider Damien Bradbury has been disqualified for 18 months for having a banned device in his possession.  Read more »

Blinkers go on We've Got This at Valley

Tuesday 2 June 2015, 2:51pm

Last-start Group Two placegetter We've Got This will have blinkers on as he chases his first city win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »