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Aidan O'Brien claims 14th Irish Derby win

Sunday 28 June 2020, 8:37am

Aidan O'Brien has continued his domination of the Irish Derby with Santiago leading home a first-four result for the champion trainer.  Read more »

Soxagon to chase stakes races

Sunday 28 June 2020, 8:30am

Gelding Soxagon is to tackle the Listed Glasshouse Handicap in a fortnight after his impressive Doomben win on Saturday.  Read more »

James McDonald reaches magic 100 milestone

Saturday 27 June 2020, 5:46pm

James McDonald has ridden 100 Sydney winners for the second season in a row after scoring on Kordia at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mirimar lands double for Moroney stable

Saturday 27 June 2020, 5:12pm

Harbour Views has disappointed with his unplaced effort at Caulfield as Mirimar provided the Mike Moroney stable with a double.  Read more »

Alfa Oro extends winning run at Caulfield

Saturday 27 June 2020, 4:50pm

The Matt Laurie-trained Alfa Oro has extended his winning sequence to four races with an impressive victory over 1100m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Famous silks shine in G3 Sapphire Stakes

Saturday 27 June 2020, 4:42pm

Sure Knee has given trainer Chris Waller a Doomben treble when she carried the famous Ingham family colours to victory in the Group Three Sapphire Stakes  Read more »

Trumbull lands overdue win in Civic Stakes

Saturday 27 June 2020, 4:07pm

Trainer Kim Waugh was feeling a mixture of relief and satisfaction after Trumbull finally brought his best manners to the track and landed a black-type win.  Read more »

Inquiry leads all the way in Spear Chief

Saturday 27 June 2020, 3:54pm

Inquiry has shown a brilliant turn of pace to lead all the way to win the Listed Spear Chief Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Lucifer's earns deserved Caulfield Reward

Saturday 27 June 2020, 3:47pm

Lucifer's Reward has shown his toughness to win at Caulfield when lining up for a third metropolitan race in as many weeks.  Read more »

Felicia races to impressive Caulfield win

Saturday 27 June 2020, 3:36pm

The Dean Binaisse-trained Felicia has returned to the winners' circle with an impressive performance at Caulfield under Craig Williams.  Read more »

Frankely Awesome back to form in McKell

Saturday 27 June 2020, 3:34pm

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has produced the quinella in the Listed WJ McKell Cup with comeback mare Frankely Awesome defeating Sixties Groove.  Read more »

Dittman on the money for Waller in Cup win

Saturday 27 June 2020, 3:10pm

Jockey Luke Dittman has ensured he will get more rides from the Chris Waller stable after winning the Premiers Cup on Another Dollar.  Read more »

Rodd steers Mystery Shot to Caulfield win

Saturday 27 June 2020, 2:09pm

Star jockey Michael Rodd has ended the wait for his first city win since his return from Singapore, steering unbeaten Mystery Shot to victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy shows class on Sweet Thomas

Saturday 27 June 2020, 2:01pm

Kerrin McEvoy has an impeccable record in two-mile races and his experience has proven decisive aboard Sweet Thomas in the Stayers' Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Oliver guides Saltpeter home at Caulfield

Saturday 27 June 2020, 12:44pm

After breaking his maiden status at Geelong, Saltpeter has come back in distance to claim the Vale Graham Salisbury Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Diamond scores timely win for Worthington

Saturday 27 June 2020, 12:29pm

Well-related filly Steel Diamond has provided a bright spot for trainer Rick Worthington with an impressive win in the opening race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Queen sweeps away rivals in Doomben win

Saturday 27 June 2020, 12:22pm

Caloundra filly Queen Sweeper has revived memories of owner-breeder Ross Cutts with her win at Doomben.  Read more »

James McDonald banned over Threeood ride

Friday 26 June 2020, 5:52pm

James McDonald has been suspended for three weeks on a running and handling charge but will have four more meetings to consolidate another championship title.  Read more »

Career on the line for Humidor in Perth

Friday 26 June 2020, 3:47pm

A step up to 2000m in the Strickland Stakes at Belmont for three-time Group One winner Humidor will decide his future.  Read more »

Deserved aims for city win at Caulfield

Friday 26 June 2020, 3:45pm

Deserved will chasing a second metropolitan victory for trainer Matt Cumani when she heads to Caulfield.  Read more »

Mid-winter kick off for imported Cups hope

Friday 26 June 2020, 1:33pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable will kick off the spring campaign of potential Cups contender South Pacific at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jockey's Outrageous bid to return a winner

Friday 26 June 2020, 1:29pm

Group One-winning jockey James Innes Jr returns to Sydney racing for the first time in more than a month after a fleeting sojourn to Queensland.  Read more »

Waller shoots for Gold in McKell Cup quest

Friday 26 June 2020, 12:04pm

Trainer Chris Waller has loaded the bases and will saddle up six runners in his quest to win one of the few black-type staying races in Sydney to elude him.  Read more »

Relations eyeing each other at Caulfield

Friday 26 June 2020, 11:58am

Three-quarter brothers Lucifer's Reward and Oh So Rewarding meet for the fourth time in a race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Maloney answers SOS for Sapphire Stakes

Friday 26 June 2020, 11:15am

Top jockey Ryan Maloney has been booked to ride Baccarat Baby as the mare chases her first win this campaign in the Sapphire Stakes.  Read more »

Familiar turf for Sargent's Home Ground

Friday 26 June 2020, 10:55am

The John Sargent-trained Home Ground will race for the first time since the 2018 Victoria Derby, having returned from a failed move to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Sydney stables to the fore in Doomben G3

Friday 26 June 2020, 10:25am

Strome is one of five Sydney-trained horses who will chase black-type in the Group Three Sapphire Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

La Pulga out to confirm staying prowess

Friday 26 June 2020, 9:55am

Gold Coast galloper La Pulga has a sprinter's pedigree but he can confirm his rating as a stayer of the future in the Premiers Cup at Doomben  Read more »

Racing Victoria amends COVID-19 protocols

Thursday 25 June 2020, 6:13pm

Racing Victoria has announced to COVID-19 protocols, including a return to the previous minimum weight for day and night meetings.  Read more »

Lees, Waller out in force for McKell Cup

Thursday 25 June 2020, 3:27pm

Trainer Chris Waller has been dominating Sydney's winter staying races but Kris Lees is shaping as a worthy adversary in the WJ McKell Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Berry to get the jump on Rosehill rivals

Thursday 25 June 2020, 1:22pm

A week after playing a starring role at Randwick with four winners, Tommy Berry will look to continue his good form with a book of eight Rosehill rides.  Read more »

Ms Catherine to bounce back at Caulfield

Thursday 25 June 2020, 12:27pm

After disappointing trainer Henry Dwyer first-up at The Valley, Ms Catherine gets the chance to return to top form at Caulfield.  Read more »

Forster to write another winning Chapter

Thursday 25 June 2020, 11:43am

Desleigh Forster hopes to be rewarded for her flexibility as a trainer with Chapter And Verse in the Spear Chief Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Tricky Gal set to shine in Sapphire Stakes

Thursday 25 June 2020, 10:53am

Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith hopes to continue his recent Brisbane success with Tricky Gal in the Group Three Sapphire Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Alfa Oro out to continue winning streak

Thursday 25 June 2020, 10:42am

After breaking through for his maiden city success at Flemington, Alfa Oro will attempt to add to his winning run in the Neds Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Apprentice called up for Premiers Cup ride

Thursday 25 June 2020, 10:36am

Trainer Kevin Kemp is confident apprentice Adin Thompson can handle the job aboard Fighting Teo in a Premiers Cup dominated by Chris Waller horses at Doomben.  Read more »

Purton kicks clear in premiership battle

Thursday 25 June 2020, 10:25am

A quartet of winners at Happy Valley has extended Zac Purton's handy lead over nearest rival Joao Moreira in the Hong Kong jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Talented colt Oregon snares his first win

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 5:45pm

Talented two-year-old colt Oregon has broken his maiden at his third start with co-trainer Paul Snowden predicting he will only get better as he matures.  Read more »

Strickland disqualified for two years

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 5:04pm

North Queensland trainer Greg Strickland has been effectively disqualified for two years on seven medication administration charges  Read more »

Bartholomeu Dias breaks through at Sandown

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 4:35pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained import Bartholomeu Dias has broken through for his first Australian win with an impressive display at Sandown.  Read more »

Knight Mariner on Winx Guineas course

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 4:05pm

Knight Mariner's role in an Ipswich treble for trainer Tony Gollan and jockey Baylee Nothdurft has earned him a tilt at next month's Winx Guineas.  Read more »

Steve Rosich to take over reins at the VRC

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 3:36pm

The Victoria Racing Club has announced a new chief executive officer will be joining the club along with three new directors.  Read more »

Sully on target for McKell Cup in Sydney

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 3:15pm

Five-year-old gelding Sully will be chasing his first win since 2017 when he heads to Sydney for the Listed WJ McKell Cup at Rosehill over 2000m.  Read more »

Double You Tee tackles Harbour Views again

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 2:53pm

Trainer Patrick Payne has reservations that Double You Tee can turn around his last start defeat by Harbour Views despite gaining a weight advantage.  Read more »

Border closures may affect spring numbers

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 12:54pm

Racing Victoria will open up quarantine at Werribee racecourse for international competitors while there is doubt whether international staff will be allowed.  Read more »

James McDonald charged over Threeood ride

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 12:32pm

Jockey James McDonald has been charged by Racing NSW stewards over his ride on Threeood in a race at Randwick.  Read more »

Waller set for another feature staying win

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 12:20pm

Champion trainer Chris Waller can complete a set of all major staying races in Queensland if he wins the Group Three Premier's Cup at Doomben  Read more »

Krone's chance to shine in Sapphire Stakes

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 11:59am

Classy mare Krone has had no luck in races over 1600m but she gets another chance to win at the distance in the Group Three Sapphire Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Grand National-winning jockey found dead

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 11:36am

Grand National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell, who won the fabled steeplechase at the first attempt in 2009, has been found dead in an English property.  Read more »

Substance charges laid: QLD stewards probe

Wednesday 24 June 2020, 11:23am

Queensland stewards have charged 15 people, including 13 trainers, with procuring substances or preparations of unregistered substances.  Read more »

Future for Jolly Sailor lies in Hong Kong

Tuesday 23 June 2020, 5:47pm

Jolly Sailor has run his last race in Australia, having been sold to Hong Kong interests after winning three of his four races in Victoria.  Read more »

Consistent Sansom to chase Caulfield win

Tuesday 23 June 2020, 5:38pm

Trainer Phillip Stokes believes Sansom has taken plenty out of his first-up second at The Valley and will be better suited over 1100m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Time To Reign set for return at Rosehill

Tuesday 23 June 2020, 2:19pm

Silver Slipper-winning colt Time To Reign is set to make his return to racing at Rosehill for the three-year-old's first start since January.  Read more »

Coronavirus hiccup hits race club members

Tuesday 23 June 2020, 1:50pm

Racing Victoria CEO Giles Thompson is hoping patrons will still be allowed on-course next month, with the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the state.  Read more »

Connections keep Front Page on home soil

Tuesday 23 June 2020, 12:22pm

After winning his first metropolitan outing in impressive fashion, the connections of Front Page have knocked back some sizeable offers from overseas.  Read more »

Graff likely to chase Ramornie success

Tuesday 23 June 2020, 10:40am

Smart sprinter Graff is likely to run in next month's Listed Ramornie Handicap at Grafton after an impressive Deagon trial on Tuesday.  Read more »

Old-timer Fighting Heart set to race again

Tuesday 23 June 2020, 10:12am

Fighting Heart, a former Hong Kong-trained 12-year-old, is set to have his first start in seven years at Ipswich on Wednesday.  Read more »

In-form Wu Gok heads McKell Cup weights

Monday 22 June 2020, 5:36pm

In-form stayer Wu Gok heads the weights for Listed WJ McKell Cup at Rosehill but is one of a host of Chris Waller-trained horses also nominated for Brisbane.  Read more »

Harbour Views can improve again: Williams

Monday 22 June 2020, 3:36pm

Encouraged by Harbour Views' last-start victory at The Valley, trainer Matthew Williams believes the gelding can cap his winter with another win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Freedman training dynasty set to continue

Monday 22 June 2020, 12:38pm

Will Freedman, a member of an influential Australian horse racing family, has announced plans to open his own stable.  Read more »

McNeil in untimely ban for careless riding

Monday 22 June 2020, 12:35pm

Jye McNeil has a one-win lead in the Victorian jockeys' premiership but he has been suspended for the next 10 meetings for careless riding at Bendigo.  Read more »

Purton extends HK premiership lead to four

Monday 22 June 2020, 11:07am

Zac Purton has extended his lead by one to a four-win advantage in the Hong Kong Jockeys premiership after riding a winning double at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Victorian owners given OK to attend races

Monday 22 June 2020, 10:59am

Owners will start to return to Victorian racetracks but with a number of restrictions still in place, Racing Victoria has announced.  Read more »

Appleby eyes second Melbourne Cup success

Monday 22 June 2020, 3:31am

Charlie Appleby is dreaming of a second Melbourne Cup success with Cross Counter after an encouraging run in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Freedmans settling into a winning groove

Sunday 21 June 2020, 2:30pm

Brothers Michael and Richard Freedman have been working hard to establish their Sydney training partnership and set a strong foundation for future success.  Read more »

Gytrash begins build-up to sprint features

Sunday 21 June 2020, 1:15pm

Trainer Gordon Richards is thrilled with how Gytrash has spelled ahead of his spring campaign which connections hope will include gaining a slot in The Everest.  Read more »

Dabernig to follow Lindsay Park routine

Sunday 21 June 2020, 12:15pm

There will be little change to the training regime at Lindsay Park which has stood the test of time at one of Australia's leading stables.  Read more »

Everest potential target again for Santa

Sunday 21 June 2020, 11:30am

Santa Ana Lane is likely to be given the chance to try to secure a slot in The Everest again when he returns to work with a view to another spring campaign.  Read more »

Tiz the Law wins Triple Crown's Belmont

Sunday 21 June 2020, 9:58am

Favourite Tiz the Law has won the Belmont Stakes, claiming victory on Saturday in the first leg of the revamped Triple Crown schedule.  Read more »

Gollan chasing another Queensland record

Sunday 21 June 2020, 9:30am

Tony Gollan became the first trainer to secure 100 Queensland metropolitan winners in a season and now he is after the state record.  Read more »

Queensland tracks to welcome racegoers

Sunday 21 June 2020, 9:30am

Strict biosecurity rules will be in place when Queensland racetracks are reopened in stages to the public.  Read more »

Listed races await Sofie's Gold Class

Sunday 21 June 2020, 8:26am

Doomben winner Sofie's Gold Class could back up in the Listed Sapphire Stakes on Saturday if she does well this week.  Read more »

Jim Byrne suspended for careless riding

Saturday 20 June 2020, 6:27pm

Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne has been suspended for careless riding at Doomben.  Read more »

I Am Someone records narrow Flemington win

Saturday 20 June 2020, 5:37pm

Declan Bates has steered I Am Someone to victory in the Adam Lindsay Gordon Handicap with the Victorian Sprint Series Final the gelding's next assignment.  Read more »

Ballet Master makes Sydney trip worthwhile

Saturday 20 June 2020, 5:33pm

Jockey Jason Collett has brought up a winning double at Randwick on Ballet Master with Tommy Berry, chasing his fifth win of the day, second on Bandersnatch.  Read more »

Stewards quiz McDonald over Randwick ride

Saturday 20 June 2020, 5:27pm

James McDonald has had a tough day at Randwick, failing to extend his premiership lead while queried over his ride on a beaten favourite.  Read more »

Composed Jadentom on song for Doomben win

Saturday 20 June 2020, 5:24pm

Toowoomba mare Jadentom was in a calm mood before winning at Doomben for trainer Lindsay Hatch and his family.  Read more »

Tommy Berry takes Randwick riding honours

Saturday 20 June 2020, 5:21pm

Jockey Tommy Berry has had a day out at Randwick riding four winners on the nine-race card, all of them for different trainers.  Read more »

Front Page the headline act at Flemington

Saturday 20 June 2020, 4:31pm

After three wins from five starts on country tracks, Front Page has made a successful city debut in the Listed AR Creswick Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Import Lord Belvedere finds winning form

Saturday 20 June 2020, 4:14pm

At his third start back from a lengthy lay-off, import Lord Belvedere has returned to winning form in a winter staying race at Flemington.  Read more »

Bowman, Viridine all class in Winter Dash

Saturday 20 June 2020, 3:47pm

Godolphin will consider a start in the Ramornie Handicap for Viridine after the horse posted a confidence-boosting win in the Winter Dash at Randwick.  Read more »

Shades of Master as Mount Popa impresses

Saturday 20 June 2020, 2:57pm

A stablemate of Group-winning stayer Master Of Wine, Mount Popa has stamped himself a horse for the future at Randwick.  Read more »

The Actuary too strong in Listed Phoenix

Saturday 20 June 2020, 2:49pm

Tony Gollan made the right decision by taking blinkers off the race day gear of The Actuary who won Listed The Phoenix at Doomben.  Read more »

Persan records successive Flemington wins

Saturday 20 June 2020, 2:35pm

Former Sydney galloper Persan has recorded his third win from five starts for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, taking out the Sir Henry Bolte Handicap.  Read more »

Cherry Tortoni in strong Flemington win

Saturday 20 June 2020, 1:41pm

The Patrick Payne-trained two-year-old gelding Cherry Tortoni has made it two wins from as many starts with a strong victory over 1420m at Flemington.  Read more »

Gollan reaches 100 metropolitan winners

Saturday 20 June 2020, 12:37pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has brought up his 100th metropolitan winner for the season with Howwonderfullifeis at Doomben.  Read more »

Exhibition adds to the Freedmans' 2YO haul

Saturday 20 June 2020, 12:34pm

Andrew Adkins has lifted juvenile Exhibition to victory at Randwick to maintain a purple patch of form for co-trainers Michael and Richard Freedman.  Read more »

Racing manners key to Starcaster's hopes

Friday 19 June 2020, 3:28pm

Imported stayer Starcaster will race with ear muffs and pacifiers at Flemington in a bid to help him relax better.  Read more »

Randwick team to build on Baker's season

Friday 19 June 2020, 1:32pm

Despite losing stable star Samadoubt to injury in the spring, Bjorn Baker has managed to enjoy a career-best season and it isn't over yet.  Read more »

Run To Perfection chasing first Aust win

Friday 19 June 2020, 12:50pm

Former New Zealand three-year-old Run To Perfection will chase his first Australian win when he runs in the Listed AR Creswick Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Roche banks on Star to keep shining in wet

Friday 19 June 2020, 12:33pm

Star Of Harada is unbeaten on heavy tracks, a record his trainer Wendy Roche is confident the horse can uphold at Randwick.  Read more »

Flemington expected to suit Miss Mandito

Friday 19 June 2020, 12:20pm

The 2019 Leilani Series Final winner Miss Mandito will be out to press her claims for this year's race when she runs in a heat of the series at Flemington.  Read more »

Outburst to make an impact in The Phoenix

Friday 19 June 2020, 12:05pm

The Paul Messara-trained Outburst has been scratched from a Sydney race to contest the Listed Phoenix over 1600m at Doomben.  Read more »

Lockwood to scale own Heights at Doomben

Friday 19 June 2020, 11:05am

Barry Lockwood has been caretaker trainer for two recent stakes winners and he has a chance to be in the spotlight again with Fiery Heights at Doomben.  Read more »

Lindsay Park duo tune up for Listed race

Friday 19 June 2020, 10:35am

Flemington will give Lindsay Park the opportunity to assess the potential black-type credentials of two-year-olds Chequerboard and Energy Within.  Read more »

Scottish horse racing given OK to resume

Friday 19 June 2020, 9:55am

Horse racing in Scotland is set to return behind closed doors as the government announced professional sport can resume as part of its COVID-19 route map.  Read more »

Sydney trainer to face Queensland inquiry

Thursday 18 June 2020, 6:07pm

Trainer John O'Shea will front Queensland racing officials after one of his horses returned a positive swab to the party drug ice.  Read more »

Freedman stable out to continue hot streak

Thursday 18 June 2020, 4:44pm

Training partners Michael and Richard Freedman will saddle up two Randwick runners as they bid to extend the stable's patch of form.  Read more »

Jamie Mott fined $1500 for Twitter comment

Thursday 18 June 2020, 4:32pm

Melbourne jockey Jamie Mott has been hit with a $1500 fine over social media comments about racing's controversial whip rule.  Read more »

Perry reflects on Royal Ascot pilgrimage

Thursday 18 June 2020, 2:35pm

Paul Perry, who became part of Australian racing folklore when Choisir won at Royal Ascot, is chasing a far more modest prize at Randwick.  Read more »