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Merson Cooper Stakes target for Sanglier

Wednesday 15 November 2017, 2:55pm

Backed by the benefit of race experience, Godolphin colt Sanglier will be out to make an impact in the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

Clark, barrier draw a boost for Got Unders

Wednesday 15 November 2017, 2:17pm

Got Unders faces another stern challenge for rookie trainer Jay Hopkins when he lines up in the November Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Fitness the query for Guineas hope Vinland

Wednesday 15 November 2017, 12:56pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy is convinced Vinland has the class for the Sandown Guineas and is hopeful he also has the necessary fitness base to win the race second-up.  Read more »

Big Money to cash in for Northam, Thompson

Wednesday 15 November 2017, 11:26am

Big Money is nearing the form which saw him win two stakes races at Doomben as he prepares to return to the Brisbane racetrack in the Keith Noud Quality.  Read more »

Country NSW apprentice joins Brisbane yard

Wednesday 15 November 2017, 11:12am

NSW northern rivers apprentice Jackson Murphy has moved his indentures to Eagle Farm trainer Chris Anderson to chase more city chances.  Read more »

Andrew Adkins to ride Fickle Folly

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 5:28pm

Tamworth trainer Sue Grills has booked apprentice Andrew Adkins to ride in-form mare Fickle Folly with veteran Robert Thompson committed to Brisbane.  Read more »

Salsonic zeroes in on Villiers Stakes

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 5:17pm

Salsonic will take his next step towards the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick when the Jason Coyle-trained gelding runs over 1400 metres at Rosehill.  Read more »

Queensland stewards allegedly assaulted

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 4:22pm

Two Queensland racing stewards have allegedly been assaulted while conducting an inspection at a property in Toowoomba.  Read more »

RV appoints acting head of integrity team

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 4:12pm

Racing Victoria has appointed Tim Robinson as its acting head of integrity services.  Read more »

Two Sandown options for Dodging Bullets

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 3:21pm

The Symon Wilde-trained Dodging Bullets will be chasing a third-straight win when he runs at Sandown, but which race he contests is yet to be locked in.  Read more »

Singleton sets Stock Up for first start

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 2:46pm

Hawkesbury trainer Scott Singleton will introduce three-year-old filly Stock Up to racing on her home track.  Read more »

Yulong Xingsheng to run in Twilight Glow

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 1:15pm

The Kris Lees-trained Yulong Xingsheng will continue her spring preparation at Sandown in the Listed Twilight Glow Stakes.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart Railway topweight

Tuesday 14 November 2017, 7:24am

Multiple Group One winner Black Heart Bart will have to carry 59kg to win the Group One Railway Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Gingernuts has surgery on pastern

Monday 13 November 2017, 5:48pm

Gingernuts has undergone surgery on his fractured pastern at the Werribee veterinary clinic.  Read more »

Sandown Guineas on cards for Purcell pair

Monday 13 November 2017, 4:59pm

Aaron Purcell is likely to have a two-pronged attack on the Sandown Guineas with Villermont and Black Sail nominated for the Group Two event.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle to miss Perth carnival

Monday 13 November 2017, 4:05pm

Trainer Joe Pride will spell some of his spring team while he also ponders options for Gamblestown.  Read more »

Sandown staying numbers in short supply

Monday 13 November 2017, 2:56pm

Nominations have been extended on the two staying races at Sandown, the Zipping Classic and Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Guys build their summer team

Monday 13 November 2017, 2:32pm

The Bryan and Daniel Guy training partnership hopes to add to its impressive summer carnival team with promising two-year-old Animal Spirits.  Read more »

Board support for RV stewards: Williams

Monday 13 November 2017, 12:47pm

Lloyd Williams says more support is needed from a Racing Victoria Board level for its integrity department.  Read more »

Williams withdraws latest RAD Board appeal

Monday 13 November 2017, 12:41pm

Craig Williams has decided to withdraw his latest appeal against an eight-meeting suspension incurred at the Oaks meeting at Flemington.  Read more »

Untamed Diamond headed to Group One

Monday 13 November 2017, 11:36am

Three-time Sydney winner, New Zealand mare Untamed Diamond, will be set for the Group One Railway Stakes in Auckland after a Listed win.  Read more »

Big Day for Savabeel - Savapinski Claims Matriarch Stakes

Monday 13 November 2017, 11:08am

Not long after the Savabeel colt Embellish claimed the NZ 2000 Guineas at Riccarton, Savabeel earned further honours when his daughter Savapinski kept the ball rolling for the training partnership of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott by making every post a winner in Saturday's 7News Matriarch Stakes (2000m).  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse back on top

Sunday 12 November 2017, 6:30pm

Gai Waterhouse's training partnership with Adrian Bott has given her a new lease of life with the pair coming out on top during Melbourne Cup week.  Read more »

More offers likely for Amanaat

Sunday 12 November 2017, 5:41pm

Trainer Ben Currie is expecting to get more overseas offers for smart gelding Amanaat after he won his fourth straight race for the stable.  Read more »

Slipper win no boost for business

Sunday 12 November 2017, 5:34pm

Trainer Gary Portelli admits he has not been flooded with unraced talent despite his Golden Slipper win with She Will Reign.  Read more »

Kidmenever up for Eclipse Stakes assault

Sunday 12 November 2017, 5:18pm

Kidmenever will attempt to add to trainer Charlie Appleby's Australian record when he runs in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

Most Important trial for sprinter

Sunday 12 November 2017, 4:11pm

Brisbane sprinter Most Important could have a barrier trial a few days out from running in a Listed race at Doomben.  Read more »

Gingernuts to undergo scans on injured leg

Sunday 12 November 2017, 3:25pm

New Zealander Gingernuts will have scans at the Werribee Veterinary Clinic to determine the extent of an injury which kept him out of the Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Godolphin calls time on Qewy's career

Sunday 12 November 2017, 2:36pm

English horse Qewy, an Australian favourite courtesy of his wins in the Bendigo, Geelong and Sandown Cups has been retired.  Read more »

Jockey Jeff Felix released from hospital

Sunday 12 November 2017, 10:11am

North Queensland jockey Jeff Felix has been released from hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall at Home Hill.  Read more »

McEvoy, Melham among Flemington casualties

Saturday 11 November 2017, 7:33pm

Four jockeys have incurred suspensions on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival, with Dwayne Dunn the hardest hit with a 14-meeting ban.  Read more »

Fracture, surgery for Gingernuts: stewards

Saturday 11 November 2017, 7:27pm

Gingernuts will have surgery to mend a fractured pastern, an injury suffered while the Group One winner was on his way to the barriers for the Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Levi Kavanagh in stakes win at Flemington

Saturday 11 November 2017, 7:04pm

Kentucky Breeze has provided young Flemington trainer Levi Kavanagh with his first winner during Melbourne Cup week.  Read more »

Tiger's Tale of perseverance in Highways

Saturday 11 November 2017, 7:01pm

Tiger By The Tale has won his first Highway Handicap after 15 unsuccessful attempts and more starts in the series than any other horse.  Read more »

Daniel Moor suspended for whip rule breach

Saturday 11 November 2017, 6:27pm

Victorian jockey Daniel Moor has been suspended for a whip rule infringement at Rosehill.  Read more »

Redzel delivers for everyday Aussie owners

Saturday 11 November 2017, 6:26pm

Sprinter Redzel has cemented his position as Australia's best sprinter, delivering more joy for his 30 owners.  Read more »

Frespanol set for big Queensland summer

Saturday 11 November 2017, 6:10pm

Consistent galloper Frespanol showed he is ready to be force in the Brisbane summer stakes races with his win at Doomben.  Read more »

Tosen Stardom shows his class in Emirates

Saturday 11 November 2017, 5:15pm

Tosen Stardom has won the $2 million Emirates Stakes, the final Group One race of the Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Internet bargain buy keeps perfect record

Saturday 11 November 2017, 4:48pm

Unbeaten gelding Bon Amis, a $4000 purchase via the internet, has extended his unblemished record in winning at Rosehill.  Read more »

Savapinski continues a golden run for Gai

Saturday 11 November 2017, 4:36pm

Savapinski has run her rivals off their legs, leading throughout to claim the Group Two Matriarch Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Redzel wins the $1 million Darley Classic

Saturday 11 November 2017, 4:22pm

Redzel has won the $1 million Darley Classic, beating Terravista and Impending in the Group One sprint at Flemington.  Read more »

Vengeur Masque wins Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Saturday 11 November 2017, 4:08pm

After missing a Melbourne Cup start, the Mike Moroney-trained Vengeur Masque has produced a tough staying performance to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Promising start for Godolphin stablemates

Saturday 11 November 2017, 3:09pm

Godolphin colt Dynamited has made a winning start to his career while stablemate Rheingau also displayed promising signs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Fastnet Tempest set to remain in Australia

Saturday 11 November 2017, 2:49pm

The William Haggas-trained Fastnet Tempest has raced to a Flemington victory and is set to remain in Australia and join the Lindsay Park team.  Read more »

Vassal returns to Sydney in winning style

Saturday 11 November 2017, 2:44pm

Basing Vassal on the Gold Coast has paid dividends for trainer Chris Waller with the durable gelding winning on his return to Sydney at Rosehill.  Read more »

Unforgotten ends spring on winning note

Saturday 11 November 2017, 2:24pm

Unforgotten has posted her third win in scoring at Rosehill but trainer Chris Waller says the best of the filly will be seen in the autumn.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup crowd better than expected

Saturday 11 November 2017, 2:11pm

The Victoria Racing Club says crowd numbers for the four-day Melbourne Cup carnival have been better than expected amid construction work.  Read more »

Munce fulfils promise to Singapore owner

Saturday 11 November 2017, 2:00pm

Singapore owner Melvin Foo has celebrated a Brisbane metropolitan winner with Dazzling Grey scoring at Doomben.  Read more »

Country cups campaign for Oncidium Ruler

Saturday 11 November 2017, 1:40pm

Apprentice Beau Mertens has ridden his first Flemington carnival winner, breaking through on Oncidium Ruler for his master Mick Kent.  Read more »

Run Naan takes out G3 Maribyrnong Plate

Saturday 11 November 2017, 1:21pm

Run Naan has made it two wins from as many starts, giving his trainer Tony McEvoy back-to-back Maribyrnong Plate wins at Flemington.  Read more »

Blue Book surprises Doughty in Doomben win

Saturday 11 November 2017, 1:12pm

Blue Book has scored an unexpected win for trainer Kelly Doughty, foiling a betting move for Grim Reaper at Doomben.  Read more »

Chautauqua chasing first Darley Classic

Friday 10 November 2017, 7:03pm

Star sprinter Chautauqua will be striving to win his first Darley Classic at Flemington having been runner-up at his previous two attempts.  Read more »

King out to make immediate impression

Friday 10 November 2017, 6:28pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained colt King is favourite to make a winning start to his career in the Maribyrnong Plate at Flemington.  Read more »

Lindsay Park with two Darley Classic hopes

Friday 10 November 2017, 6:17pm

Group One-winning stablemates Redkirk Warrior and Vega Magic will both be out to bounce back from last-start defeats when they clash in the Darley Classic.  Read more »

Stonebrook steps up to regather momentum

Friday 10 November 2017, 6:07pm

Stonebrook will step back up in distance at Rosehill after suffering his first career defeat.  Read more »

Odeon to face WFA test in G1 Emirates

Friday 10 November 2017, 5:56pm

After winning a Listed race earlier in the week, four-year-old Odeon has earned himself a crack at the Group One Emirates Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Curdled aiming to be cream of the crop

Friday 10 November 2017, 5:28pm

Randwick trainer Peter Robl will kick off Curdled's Magic Millions Guineas campaign in an 1100m-race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Qewy the stumbling block again for Kiwia

Friday 10 November 2017, 5:19pm

Jockey Damian Lane admits the extra 200m will make it a tough task for Kiwia to turn the tables on Qewy in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Emirates trial for Somewhat ahead of Perth

Friday 10 November 2017, 4:01pm

The $2 million Emirates Stakes at Flemington will be a lead-up for It's Somewhat ahead of a trip to Perth for the Kingston Town Stakes.  Read more »

Portelli reveals Golden Slipper hope

Friday 10 November 2017, 3:42pm

Gary Portelli will unveil a filly he is hoping can emulate Golden Slipper-winning stablemate She Will Reign when Secret Lady makes her debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Gingernuts ready for Emirates Stakes

Friday 10 November 2017, 3:33pm

Multiple Group One winner Gingernuts will make a delayed appearance of the Melbourne spring carnival in the Emirates Stakes and is challenging for favouritism.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s Maribyrnong Plate!

Friday 10 November 2017, 2:35pm

The 2017 field includes a million dollar Easter Sale buy, plus colts and fillies from such of the best families in the Australian stud book and plenty of emerging ones! Interestingly, many of the runners are the maiden foals for their respective dams…  Read more »

Redzel to excel on the Flemington straight

Friday 10 November 2017, 2:14pm

Having proven himself up the Flemington straight, Everest winner Redzel is favourite to add the Darley Classic to his record.  Read more »

In Her Time deserves Group One win: Smith

Friday 10 November 2017, 1:35pm

Trainer Ben Smith believes In Her Time deserves a Group One win and he is hoping the mare can achieve it in a star-studded Darley Classic.  Read more »

Browne benefit for topweight Crack Me Up

Friday 10 November 2017, 12:11pm

Jockey Damian Browne's ability to balance his mounts will see him ride promising Crack Me Up with a huge weight at Doomben.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne out of G1 Emirates Stakes

Friday 10 November 2017, 12:07pm

The Chris Waller-trained Tom Melbourne has been scratched from the Group One Emirates Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Oaks Winner for Pierro

Friday 10 November 2017, 8:58am

He might be a Golden Slipper winner, but Pierro has also now proven himself as a Classic sire with his royally bred daughter Pinot scoring a dominant victory in the $1million Group I VRC Oaks at Flemington on Thursday.  Read more »

Barrier to help Brinkmanship at Doomben

Friday 10 November 2017, 8:37am

Bad luck has dogged the early part of Brinkmanship's career but the two-year-old has had some good luck with his barrier at Doomben.  Read more »

Kaiser Franz starts new prep at Doomben

Friday 10 November 2017, 7:45am

Stakes-winning stayer Kaiser Franz resumes at Doomben but trainer Rob Heathcote wishes the race was at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup voice Miles enjoys day off

Thursday 9 November 2017, 9:12pm

Former Australian race caller Greg Miles has spoken about not having to work on the Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day for the first time in nearly four decades.  Read more »

Godolphin get on the board at Cup carnival

Thursday 9 November 2017, 7:16pm

Jorda has given the Godolphin operation its first win of this year's Melbourne Cup carnival with a Group Three victory on VRC Oaks day.  Read more »

Boom Time spring to continue in Japan Cup

Thursday 9 November 2017, 6:54pm

Australian stayer Boom Time will run in the Japan Cup after being invited to contest the race after his Caulfield Cup win.  Read more »

A rundown of the Group One Emirates Stakes

Thursday 9 November 2017, 6:48pm

The Emirates Stakes is the last of eight Group One races held across Melbourne Cup carnival week.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse finally claims $1m Oaks

Thursday 9 November 2017, 6:39pm

Trainer Gai Waterhouse has finally won her first $1 million VRC Oaks at Flemington.  Read more »

All Too Huiying a Derby prospect: Moore

Thursday 9 November 2017, 5:49pm

Trainer Gary Moore believes he has an Australian Derby prospect in All Too Huiying who has rallied in the straight to win a Listed 1800m race at Flemington.  Read more »

Belated blinkers move for Terravista in G1

Thursday 9 November 2017, 5:46pm

Trainer Joe Pride is trying a new tactic with Terravista in the Group One Darley Classic, with the eight-year-old to wear blinkers for the first time.  Read more »

Duca Valentinois wins $150k Ladies Day Cup

Thursday 9 November 2017, 5:39pm

Duca Valentinois has finished strongly to claim the Listed Ladies Day Cup and give Goldolphin a race day treble at Hawkesbury.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse celebrates first VRC Oaks

Thursday 9 November 2017, 5:14pm

Gai Waterhouse has won her first VRC Oaks with Pinot outstaying her rivals over the gruelling 2500 metres at Flemington.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle breaks long losing streak

Thursday 9 November 2017, 4:26pm

Sprinter Ball Of Muscle has broken his losing sequence in a Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

Hellova Street wins Flemington Group Three

Thursday 9 November 2017, 4:18pm

Tasmanian gelding Hellova Street has led all the way to win a Group Three race over 1400m at Flemington on VRC Oaks day.  Read more »

Jockey who punched horse had 'brain fade'

Thursday 9 November 2017, 3:32pm

Apprentice jockey Dylan Caboche, banned from racing for two weeks after punching his mount at Port Lincoln, says he regrets his actions.  Read more »

Darren Weir wins Country Cup at Flemington

Thursday 9 November 2017, 3:25pm

Darren Weir has added another Cup to his collection, claiming the quinella in the Flemington final of a series for country-trained horses.  Read more »

Tribal Wisdom wins Flemington greys race

Thursday 9 November 2017, 2:55pm

The Mike Moroney-trained Tribal Wisdom has produced a powerful finish to win the Subzero Handicap for grey horses at Flemington.  Read more »

Payne has no regrets about Cup speech

Thursday 9 November 2017, 2:38pm

As the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne is happy to be a role model for women in sport.  Read more »

Unbeaten Bon Amis faces metropolitan test

Thursday 9 November 2017, 2:10pm

Newcastle trainer Jason Deamer will have a clearer indication of the capabilities of Bon Amis when the unbeaten gelding steps out at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jockey blames 'brain fade' for horse punch

Thursday 9 November 2017, 1:50pm

An apprentice jockey says he had a "brain fade" when he punched his horse at a race meeting in Port Lincoln.  Read more »

Garcia sends Wohler home on winning note

Thursday 9 November 2017, 1:46pm

Mr Garcia has given German trainer Andreas Wohler a Flemington win before he heads home.  Read more »

Dee a chance at more Group One success

Thursday 9 November 2017, 1:29pm

Jockey Michael Dee will be out to add to an already memorable spring when he rides Gingernuts in the Group One Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Raceday treatment investigation continues

Thursday 9 November 2017, 1:19pm

Racing Victoria's integrity unit has interviewed a number of people as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged raceday treatment.  Read more »

A look behind the G1 Darley Classic sprint

Thursday 9 November 2017, 1:06pm

The Group One Darley Classic on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival features a familiar field of sprinters including Everest winner Redzel.  Read more »

Bush apprentice in much-awaited city debut

Thursday 9 November 2017, 12:16pm

Boom Queensland country apprentice Zoe White will make a low-key debut in Saturday city racing on veteran Friendly Dragon.  Read more »

Miss Exfactor to restart Millions campaign

Thursday 9 November 2017, 12:08pm

Trainer Tony Gollan hopes it will be a case of third time lucky with Miss Exfactor.  Read more »

Godolphin duo tackle fillies straight race

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 6:23pm

Demerara and Jorda will try to get the Godolphin stable on the winner's list at the Flemington carnival when they run in the Kennedy Plate.  Read more »

Takedown denied Winterbottom defence

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 6:19pm

Injury has denied the Gary Moore-trained Takedown from defending the Group One Winterbottom Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Jockey suspended after punching filly

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 6:13pm

South Australian stewards have suspended an apprentice jockey for two weeks after he punched his unsettled mount before a race at Port Lincoln.  Read more »

All Too Huiying to continue education

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 6:06pm

All Too Huiying has an opportunity to progress as a potential Australian Derby contender when he makes his Melbourne debut at Flemington.  Read more »

Rekindling a chance for further Cup glory

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 5:35pm

After winning his first Melbourne Cup, Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien has not ruled out a return for the famous race with Rekindling.  Read more »

A guide to the Group One VRC Oaks

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 5:26pm

Aloisia is the short-priced favourite to take out the VRC Oaks but last year's $101 winner Lasqueti Spirit has proved anything is possible.  Read more »

Light dinner for Brown after Cup success

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 5:08pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Corey Brown couldn't stomach a big meal after his win on Rekindling but says he's ready to make up for lost time.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for tomorrow’s VRC Oaks!

Wednesday 8 November 2017, 4:59pm

The first VRC Oaks was run the same year as the inaugural Melbourne Cup – 1861 and won by Palestine...  Read more »