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Shinn OK to ride Millions favourite Bondi
Sydney
Tuesday 12 December 2017, 4:22pm
The Racing Appeals NSW panel has given Blake Shinn a Magic Millions lead-up lifeline after reducing the terms of the leading jockey's suspension. Read more »
Hunter keeping options open with Belwazi
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 December 2017, 2:48pm
Trainer Jerome Hunter will be watching acceptances to decide the weaker of two options for Belwazi as the mare attempts to extend her winning sequence. Read more »
Valderrama out for turf win at Mornington
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 December 2017, 1:21pm
With five career wins to his credit, Valderrama will be attempting to secure his first on a turf track when he runs first-up over 1200m at Mornington. Read more »
Heathcote sweats on inside Villiers gate
Brisbane
Tuesday 12 December 2017, 12:53pm
Eagle Farm trainer Robert Heathcote believes a good barrier is essential for Hopfgarten's winning chances in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Funeral date set for jockey Samara Johnson
Sydney
Tuesday 12 December 2017, 11:52am
Mourners have been asked to wear jeans, boot and the colour purple when jockey Samara Johnson is farewelled at the Toompang Racecourse in Young. Read more »
Laing horse banned from racing for a year
Melbourne
Monday 11 December 2017, 6:32pm
Stewards are continuing investigations into the detection of a banned anabolic steroid in a blood sample taken from the Robbie Laing-trained Little Indian. Read more »
Racing NSW to assist Canberra participants
Sydney
Monday 11 December 2017, 5:53pm
Sydney trainer Pat Webster will head a group to offer support to Canberra racing participants after an accident in which local rider Samara Johnson was killed. Read more »
Red Excitement back to old self: Ryan
Sydney
Monday 11 December 2017, 5:26pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is convinced Red Excitement has found his form again ahead of the Group Two Villiers Stakes. Read more »
Nash Rawiller wins his first Hong Kong G1
Melbourne
Monday 11 December 2017, 4:31pm
Mr Stunning's success in the Hong Kong Sprint has given jockey Nash Rawiller his first Group One win in Hong Kong. Read more »
Caulfield race next on Vinland's agenda
Melbourne
Monday 11 December 2017, 4:20pm
After an impressive win at Sandown last start, promising colt Vinland is scheduled to run over 1700 metres at Caulfield. Read more »
Pony Power set to trial before Doomben
Brisbane
Monday 11 December 2017, 1:42pm
Magic Millions hopeful Pony Power will have a barrier trial before a decision is made whether she returns in the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Tracey Pelling new integrity unit boss
Brisbane
Monday 11 December 2017, 1:28pm
Experienced police officer Tracey Pelling has been announced as the new boss of the integrity unit at the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. Read more »
Music Magnate on comeback trail
Sydney
Monday 11 December 2017, 12:28pm
The Bjorn Baker-trained Music Magnate has won a barrier trial to signal he is ready to return to racing after injury. Read more »
Extra Zero retired after 109 starts
Melbourne
Monday 11 December 2017, 11:42am
Veteran Extra Zero has been retired by Lindsay Park Racing after 109 starts which included seven wins and 33 placings. Read more »
Fradd takes premiership lead
Brisbane
Monday 11 December 2017, 11:34am
Robbie Fradd has used Jeff Lloyd's absence to sweep to the lead in the Brisbane jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Victoria wins Origin series in Queensland
Brisbane
Sunday 10 December 2017, 6:13pm
Clare Lindop has won on Witness at the Sunshine Coast to steer Victoria to victory in the Origin Challenge series run over three days in Queensland. Read more »
Trapeze Artist to be aimed at Guineas
Sydney
Sunday 10 December 2017, 5:54pm
The Randwick Guineas is the next Group One target for Golden Rose winner Trapeze Artist who is back in work at Rosehill. Read more »
Written By to be aimed at autumn features
Melbourne
Sunday 10 December 2017, 5:17pm
Trainer Grahame Begg is hoping promising two-year-old colt Written By can make an impact in feature juvenile races in both Melbourne and Sydney. Read more »
Highland Reel bows out with G1 win
Sydney
Sunday 10 December 2017, 5:14pm
Irish horse Highland Reel has made his last start a winning one, taking out the Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin. Read more »
Highly Geared unable to ease Kirkup's pain
Sydney
Sunday 10 December 2017, 4:43pm
Hospitalised trainer Garry Kirkup has watched in physical and emotional pain as Highly Geared ran in the memory of his partner Samara Johnson at Rosehill. Read more »
Australian Group One winners 2017
Sydney
Sunday 10 December 2017, 4:36pm
Winx, trainer Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman have set new marks during the year. Read more »
Group One winners 2017
Sydney
Sunday 10 December 2017, 4:36pm
Australian Group One winners for 2017. Read more »
Ben Allen ready to compete without a claim
Melbourne
Sunday 10 December 2017, 3:49pm
Victorian apprentice Ben Allen will compete against the senior jockeys without a claim after notching his 80th city winner. Read more »
Gollan-trained pair ready for Millions
Brisbane
Sunday 10 December 2017, 3:32pm
Trainer Tony Gollan will run Magic Millions Classic hopefuls Ef Troop and debutante Outback Barbie at Doomben. Read more »
Pike, Bowditch outed at different venues
Sydney
Sunday 10 December 2017, 1:51pm
Jockeys Willie Pike and Joe Bowditch have received hefty suspensions for separate incidents at different venues. Read more »
Boom sire to dominate Millions
Brisbane
Sunday 10 December 2017, 9:50am
First-season sire Spirit of Boom has had a great start to his stud career and it could translate to success in the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Paul Nicholls wins 10th Tingle Chase
London
Sunday 10 December 2017, 9:07am
Paul Nicholls could have found his next superstar with Politologue adding his name to an illustrious roll of honour in the Tingle Creek at Sandown. Read more »
Pounamu wins Kingston Town Classic
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 8:44pm
Pounamu has claimed the final Group One race of the year in Australia, the Kingston Town Classic at Ascot in Perth. Read more »
Amadeus wins VOBIS Gold Bullion
Melbourne
Saturday 9 December 2017, 6:58pm
Despite being disadvantaged under the weight scale of the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham, five-year-old Amadeus has raced to victory in the $120,000 event. Read more »
King Darci makes amends for Martin
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 6:35pm
King Darci completed a double for Rosehill trainer Tim Martin at his home track after bouncing back from a disappointing performance. Read more »
Kah shows her class in Brisbane Handicap
Brisbane
Saturday 9 December 2017, 6:25pm
South Australia's Jamie Kah has shown why she is so highly rated with a great ride to win the Listed Brisbane Handicap on Cantbuybetter at Doomben. Read more »
Like A Carousel wins Pakenham Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 9 December 2017, 6:09pm
Trainer Ken Keys' decision to give veteran stayer Like A Carousel a summer preparation has reaped a reward, with the gelding taking out the Listed Pakenham Cup. Read more »
Nozi repays owners' faith at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 9 December 2017, 5:45pm
Veteran jockey Nozi Tomizawa has repaid the faith of Sylpheed's owners by guiding the mare at a win in the Listed Just Now Quality. Read more »
Everest winnings to fund cancer research
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 5:40pm
More than $33,000 - a cut of Everest prize money - was donated to the Mark Hughes Foundation for brain cancer research from the ATC and Australian Bloodstock. Read more »
Lee Magorrian wins two, loses one
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 5:29pm
Apprentice Lee Magorrian has the made the most of his opportunities on Invinzabeel and King Darci at Rosehill but lost the chance to ride Single Bullet. Read more »
Test The World racks up sixth victory
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 5:25pm
Test The World has recorded the sixth win of her 10-start career at Rosehill, in a race that served as a tribute to jockey Samara Johnson. Read more »
NSW take lead in Origin Jockeys
Brisbane
Saturday 9 December 2017, 5:00pm
NSW will take a narrow lead into the final day of the Origin Jockeys Challenge at Caloundra after a win and third at Doomben. Read more »
Tried And Tired scores upset Pakenham win
Melbourne
Saturday 9 December 2017, 4:35pm
Eight-year-old Tried And Tired has raced to an upset win at Pakenham, with odds-on favourite Jungle Edge finishing a close third under a big weight. Read more »
Gambler's Blues comes up trumps
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:59pm
Tim Martin-trained gelding Gambler's Blues has ended a 10-race losing streak with his first career win on his home track at Rosehill. Read more »
Brown guides O'Lonera to Pakenham win
Melbourne
Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:37pm
Apprentice Ethan Brown has guided the Cindy Alderson-trained O'Lonera to his first win in 16 months in a 2000m race at Pakenham. Read more »
Noire to be aimed at black type
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:35pm
Noire has taken another step towards better races with her first Saturday-class win at Rosehill. Read more »
Zofonic Dancer now a Derby horse
Brisbane
Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:15pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote has ticked another box in his plan to run Zofonic Dancer in the Queensland Derby, with the gelding winning at Doomben. Read more »
Graham among harness drivers charged
Brisbane
Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:10pm
Shane Graham, Queensland's leading harness racing driver, is one of three more people charged with race fixing. Read more »
Magic Choir on song in Highway Handicap
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 2:41pm
Magic Choir has won his metropolitan debut at Rosehill with a classy win in the Highway Handicap for Muswellbrook trainer Todd Howlett. Read more »
Blue Book makes it three on end at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 9 December 2017, 2:12pm
Smart Gold Coast two-year-old Blue Book has made it three wins from three after with an impressive performance at Doomben. Read more »
Bel Sonic wins opener on Pakenham Cup day
Melbourne
Saturday 9 December 2017, 2:00pm
Bel Sonic has raced to a win at Pakenham in his first race since September on the way to a start in the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Gongs sounds warning to Slipper rivals
Sydney
Saturday 9 December 2017, 1:44pm
Impressive Godolphin filly Gongs has maintained an unbeaten start to her career at Rosehill as she targets a return for the Golden Slipper. Read more »
Dunn suspended for careless riding
Brisbane
Saturday 9 December 2017, 12:42pm
Leading Melbourne jockey Dwayne Dunn has been suspended for 13 days for causing interference in a Jockeys Origin race at Doomben. Read more »
English trainer Peter Walwyn dies
London
Saturday 9 December 2017, 8:38am
Former champion British trainer Peter Walwyn has died at the age of 84. Read more »
25 racehorses killed by California fire
San Diego
Saturday 9 December 2017, 6:23am
At least 25 horses have died and two trainers have been hurt after fire swept through a training centre in California. Read more »
Bowman named world's best jockey
Hong Kong
Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:30am
Hugh Bowman has been named as the world's best jockey - the first Australian to win the award. Read more »
Kiwis take early lead in Origin
Brisbane
Friday 8 December 2017, 6:49pm
New Zealand has taken the early lead in the Origin jockeys series in Brisbane with a first and a second on the first of three days at Doomben. Read more »
Countercurrent on notice to perform
Sydney
Friday 8 December 2017, 6:28pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker says Countercurrent has to win her first start in Sydney at Rosehill to have any chance of qualifying for the Magic Millions race day. Read more »
Mornington seeks first Australian success
Sydney
Friday 8 December 2017, 5:32pm
English import Mornington is considered a strong chance to win for the first time in Australia as one of Chris Waller's seven contenders in a race at Rosehill. Read more »
Thoroughbreds killed in California fire
San Diego
Friday 8 December 2017, 5:10pm
An unknown number of thoroughbreds have died as the California wildfire hit the San Luis Rey training centre. Read more »
Wet could delay Making Mayhem's return
Melbourne
Friday 8 December 2017, 5:08pm
A tendon injury has kept Making Mayhem on the sidelines for more than a year ahead of his possible return over 1000m at Pakenham. Read more »
King Of The North deserves metro chance
Brisbane
Friday 8 December 2017, 4:38pm
Caloundra galloper King Of The North's first-up win on his home track has earned him a crack at a top class two-year-old field at Doomben. Read more »
Single Bullet aims for Magic Millions shot
Sydney
Friday 8 December 2017, 4:28pm
Gary Portelli is giving Single Bullet two opportunities to earn a trip to the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, starting with a race against older horses at Rosehill. Read more »
Eurell expects good run from Fontein Lad
Melbourne
Friday 8 December 2017, 4:22pm
Trainer Greg Eurell has been delighted with Fontein Lad since his last-start second at Cranbourne and expects a good showing from the gelding at Pakenham. Read more »
Eawase seeks to emulate Mum's magic moment
Sydney
Friday 8 December 2017, 3:24pm
Eawase, the first foal to race from 2011 Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Karuta Queen, will take a significant step towards emulating her mother at Rosehill. Read more »
Burning Front aiming for Gold at Pakenham
Melbourne
Friday 8 December 2017, 2:51pm
Burning Front will be out to snap a six-race winless run when he heads to Pakenham for another lucrative race restricted to VOBIS Gold nominated horses. Read more »
Guy partnership have city double chance
Brisbane
Friday 8 December 2017, 2:38pm
The father and son training partnership of Bryan and Daniel Guy has a chance for its first metropolitan Saturday-class double at Doomben. Read more »
Carey hopes for longshot in Pakenham Cup
Melbourne
Friday 8 December 2017, 1:54pm
Khartoum may have only won a maiden at Bendigo but his trainer Pat Carey sees the 2500 metres of the Pakenham Cup suiting the stayer. Read more »
Apprentice English earns Steel Zip ride
Brisbane
Friday 8 December 2017, 12:59pm
Trainer Pat Duff has rewarded country apprentice Hannah English for her hard work with the ride on veteran Steel Zip at Doomben. Read more »
Stumbling block for Hokkaido at Pakenham
Melbourne
Friday 8 December 2017, 12:47pm
Noel Callow will be reunited with Hokkaido when the gelding runs in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham. Read more »
Orman chases more wins for Edmonds stable
Brisbane
Friday 8 December 2017, 10:27am
In-form jockey James Orman is keen to convert a midweek winner for Toby Edmonds into a stakes victory for the trainer at Doomben. Read more »
Teenage jockey Kennedy in stunning win
London
Friday 8 December 2017, 9:43am
Rising teenage jumps jockey Jack Kennedy has had to use all his skills to stay on in a race at Clonmel which he eventually won. Read more »
Ef Troop, Sunlight star in GCoast trials
Brisbane
Friday 8 December 2017, 8:59am
Two-year-olds Ef Troop and Sunlight have signalled they will be forces to be reckoned with in the Magic Millions Classic after strong trials at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Brave Song comeback under threat
Sydney
Thursday 7 December 2017, 5:58pm
Three-year-old colt Brave Song may have his new campaign delayed because of an awkward draw and forecast rain. Read more »
Chris Waller cautious on newcomer Charge
Sydney
Thursday 7 December 2017, 5:05pm
Chris Waller has adopted a wait-and-see approach for the latest two-year-old to step out for his stable. Read more »
Invincible Al chasing back-to-back wins
Melbourne
Thursday 7 December 2017, 4:55pm
Invincible Al was successful in a race on the 2016 Pakenham Cup day program and will be chasing another victory at this year's meeting. Read more »
A look at the Gr 1 Kingston Town Classic
Sydney
Thursday 7 December 2017, 4:16pm
Key facts about the final Australian Group One race for 2017, the 1800m Kingston Town Classic. Read more »
Dry track a key to Emphasis improvement
Brisbane
Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:58pm
Toowoomba galloper Emphasis is set to turn around a last-start worst-career run when he returns to drier conditions in the Listed Brisbane Handicap. Read more »
Sadler to plead guilty to conduct charge
Melbourne
Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:49pm
Trainer John Sadler will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on an improper conduct charge. Read more »
Long wait almost over for Angela Davies
Sydney
Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:40pm
Gosford trainer Angela Davies is hoping injury-prone gelding Waitandwatch can finally make it back to the races at Rosehill. Read more »
Devastated jockey rides in tribute to mate
Sydney
Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:26pm
Former Canberra apprentice Rachel Hunt faces an emotional ride on Highly Geared at Rosehill, where the mare races to honour jockey Samara Johnson. Read more »
Baster out to add Cup to Tulloch Lodge run
Melbourne
Thursday 7 December 2017, 3:21pm
Jockey Stephen Baster will try to add the Pakenham Cup to his recent success for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Read more »
Lindop returns to roots for Origin series
Brisbane
Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:36pm
Leading South Australian rider Clare Lindop has explained why she is riding for Victoria in the Origin Jockey Series in Queensland. Read more »
Transfer Allowance aims for better finish
Melbourne
Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:24pm
Trainer Peter Roche would be delighted with a top-five finish in the Pakenham Cup with his only horse in training. Read more »
Avdulla heads west for first Ascot rides
Sydney
Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:14pm
Jockey Brenton Avdulla heads to Perth for his first Ascot appearance when he rides second favourite It's Somewhat in the Group One Kingston Town Classic. Read more »
Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s 2yo Hcp at Rosehill…
Thursday 7 December 2017, 2:01pm
Some strong female families are behind this field of juveniles, including the first foal to race from Karuta Queen! Read more »
Gollan can't split trio in Listed Just Now
Brisbane
Thursday 7 December 2017, 12:26pm
Premier trainer Tony Gollan says he can't split his three runners in the Listed Just Now Quality at Doomben. Read more »
Magic Millions Guineas aim for Bel Sonic
Melbourne
Thursday 7 December 2017, 11:38am
Lightly raced three-year-old Bel Sonic will be out to enhance his Magic Millions Guineas prospects when runs at Pakenham. Read more »
Rodd in Doomben call-up for Blue Book ride
Brisbane
Thursday 7 December 2017, 11:37am
International jockey Michael Rodd will be the replacement rider for unbeaten two-year-old Blue Book at Doomben. Read more »
Hayley Turned faces inquiry over betting
London
Thursday 7 December 2017, 8:29am
Hayley Turner will front a disciplinary hearing after being found to have a betting account while still licensed as a jockey. Read more »
Zac Purton wins HK Jockeys Challenge
Sydney
Thursday 7 December 2017, 6:43am
Ex-pat Australian Zac Purton has won the Hong Kong International Jockeys Challenge at Happy Valley. Read more »
Connections toast New York after win
London
Thursday 7 December 2017, 6:23am
Toast Of New York has made a triumphant return to action at Lingfield after three years. Read more »
Scream Park in frame for Karaka Classic
Sydney
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:57pm
New Zealand-bred colt Scream Park has ticked off his maiden at Warwick Farm, the first step towards a return home for the inaugural Karaka Million 3YO Classic. Read more »
Qld trainer strikes more paydirt in Sydney
Sydney
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:35pm
Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson has launched another successful raid on a Warwick Farm midweek meeting. Read more »
Darabad ready for Pakenham Cup challenge
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:14pm
Robbie Laing says a gelding operation had a long-lasting effect on former French stayer Darabad who is set to run in the Pakenham Cup. Read more »
Lisdoonvarna ploughs through W Farm wet
Sydney
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 5:07pm
Three-year-old filly Lisdoonvarna has another win under her belt after an impressive return to form at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Ipswich wins for Jackson Murphy, Zoe White
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 4:27pm
Jackson Murphy and Zoe White, tipped to be Brisbane's leading apprentices next season, have posted wins at Ipswich. Read more »
Pakenham race next on Our Bottino's agenda
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 3:39pm
After missing runs in both the Kilmore Cup and Port Fairy Cup because of the weather, Our Bottino is scheduled to have his next start at Pakenham over 1600m. Read more »
Jungle Edge ticking boxes for Pakenham run
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 3:22pm
Jungle Edge only needs a clear result from a blood test to take his place in a 1200m handicap at Pakenham. Read more »
Provincial Championship winner to return
Sydney
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 2:46pm
Reigning Provincial Championship winner Maryore is set for a one-off run for new trainer Joe Ible at Rosehill before spelling to focus on an autumn campaign. Read more »
Queensland has most luck in Origin draw
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 2:36pm
Queensland has had some luck in the draw for the Origin jockeys' challenge with Matt McGillivray on a short-priced favourite in the second heat. Read more »
McGillivray keeps plum Brisbane Hcp ride
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 2:11pm
Matt McGillivray has been rewarded for his commitment to trainer Liam Birchley with the Brisbane Handicap ride on Villiers Stakes-bound Crack Me Up. Read more »
Willi Willi to begin campaign at Pakenham
Melbourne
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 12:29pm
Lightly raced gelding Willi Willi has shown promise in his six starts and is scheduled to begin his latest campaign in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham. Read more »
Highly Geared runs for Kirkup at Rosehill
Sydney
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 10:46am
Highly Geared will run for trainer Garry Kirkup at Rosehill as he recovers from serious injuries suffered in a car accident. Read more »
Qld trainers want action on stayers
Brisbane
Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:47am
Queensland trainers want an urgent meeting to solve issues which have led to a the lack of quality stayers in the state. Read more »