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Rich Charm snares Listed win at Caulfield

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 6:34pm

The Udyta Clake-trained sprinter Rich Charm has made the step up to stakes level with a Listed race win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Unforgotten at forefront of Waller treble

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 6:30pm

The Chris Waller-trained filly Unforgotten has shown the benefits of a preparation in Queensland with a first-up win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Stonebrook untroubled to extend sequence

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 6:16pm

Stonebrook has made it four wins from as many starts in scoring at Canterbury.  Read more »

Fresh Formality prevails in Blue Sapphire

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 5:52pm

After a tough trip in the Golden Rose in Sydney, Lindsay Park have freshened Formality for the Blue Sapphire Stakes with winning results.  Read more »

Snowden colt continues post-Everest high

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 5:37pm

Peter and Paul Snowden have no reason to end their post-Everest party, with Star Of Africa winning at Canterbury.  Read more »

Bonneval to face another vet inspection

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 5:03pm

A Racing Victoria veterinary inspection has found Bonneval to be lame and she will need to be inspected again before the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Quilate pair to team up in Caulfield Cup

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 5:00pm

Quilate has scored an important stakes race win which her trainer and jockey will try to replicate with Abbey Marie in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup - What you need to know

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 4:18pm

All you need to know about the $3 million Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Fastnet Winner for Waller

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 3:56pm

The only filly in the 1250 metre three year-old maiden at Canterbury on Wednesday was Fastnet Rock filly Unforgotten, who made light work of beating her male rivals at her first run back from a break.  Read more »

Temple Of Bel on target for VRC Oaks start

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 3:30pm

Archie Alexander is looking towards the VRC Oaks with Temple Of Bel, a daughter of former Blue Diamond Stakes winner Bel Esprit.  Read more »

Social Element set to step up in Tatts Cup

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 3:26pm

Consistent stayer Social Element will step up in grade in the City Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Classic hopes for Godolphin 3YO Ataraxia

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 3:13pm

Dulcify Quality winner Ataraxia gets a chance to press his Victoria Derby claims when he steps up to 2000m in the Group Three Caulfield Classic.  Read more »

Sin To Win fights back for Caulfield win

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 3:07pm

Lindsay Park may have unearthed a long-range Cups contender after Sin To Win scored a fighting win at Caulfield.  Read more »

McEvoy to test Cool Passion in Tristarc

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 1:49pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy is keen to try former Perth sprinter Cool Passion over 1400m in the Tristarc Stakes with a view to a possible start in the Myer Classic.  Read more »

Ron Quinton duo tune up for Myer Classic

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 1:44pm

Daysee Doom and Dixie Blossoms will prepare for the Myer Classic at Flemington in The Nivison at Randwick.  Read more »

Single Gaze at peak for Caulfield Cup bid

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 1:07pm

Canberra trainer Nick Olive is looking forward to seeing his stable star Single Gaze step up to 2400m under handicap conditions in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Boss suspension reduced, free for G1 ride

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 12:49pm

Glen Boss has had a win before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Bennett prepares to get back in the saddle

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 11:55am

Former NSW trainer Greg Bennett is to return to racing as horse-breaker and pre-trainer.  Read more »

Saint Patricks Day to lead Munce charge

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 11:45am

Chris Munce has already had more than 100 winners in less than three years as a trainer and he aims to add big-race wins during the Brisbane summer carnivals.  Read more »

Qld 2yo ballot conditions to be changed

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 10:17am

Queensland trainers are confident the ballot conditions for two-year-old races will be charged after some trial winners have been made emergencies.  Read more »

Star-studded Champion Stakes at Ascot

Wednesday 18 October 2017, 8:07am

Cracksman and Barney Roy are among 17 horses confirmed for the Champion Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

Johannes Vermeer outright Cup favourite

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 5:32pm

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Johannes Vermeer is the outright favourite for the Caulfield Cup after drawing barrier two in the $3 million race.  Read more »

White Moss ready for black-type test

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 5:05pm

Trainer Jason Coyle will test White Moss at Group Three level in The Nivison at Randwick with autumn and winter targets in mind for the mare.  Read more »

Superstar Winx nominated for the 2017 Japan Cup

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 4:58pm

Winx may finally be set to take on the world!  Read more »

Fresh Johannes ready for Caulfield Cup

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 3:20pm

Johannes Vermeer has bounced out of his Caulfield Stakes placing and is on song to tackle the Group One Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Trainer Clive Balfour has penalty varied

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 2:30pm

Trainer Clive Balfour has had a six-month disqualification for attempted race day treatments varied to a six-month suspension on appeal.  Read more »

Juvenile Trials Randwick – King Ready to Race

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 2:29pm

Four juvenile heats at the Randwick trials on Tuesday morning produced an impressive winner for the James Harron Bloodstock team in royally named colt King.  Read more »

Debut looms again for Highly Influential

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 2:28pm

Trainer Mark Newnham is looking forward to Highly Influential finally making his debut at Canterbury after two contrasting delays.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for tomorrow's Blue Sapphire…

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 1:56pm

The Blue Sapphire has run in its current format for 3yo sprinters since 2012 when won by the filly Snitzerland. Other winners are Lion Of Belfort, Eloping, Keen Aray and Flying Artie.  Read more »

Crown Witness out to remain unbeaten

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 12:15pm

The Blue Sapphire Stakes is the next test for unbeaten filly Crown Witness who returns from a let-up in the Group Three sprint at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cox Plate plans for Royal Symphony

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 11:38am

The Tony McEvoy-trained colt Royal Symphony is scheduled to have his next start in the $3 million weight-for-age Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Winx has gallop at Moonee Valley

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 11:06am

Champion mare Winx has made a return to Moonee Valley in preparation for a record equalling third Cox Plate attempt.  Read more »

Ipswich abandoned because of rain

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 10:42am

The Ipswich midweek meeting has been abandoned because of continuing rain.  Read more »

Field of 17 for the G1 Caulfield Cup

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 10:15am

A final field of 17 has been declared for the $3 million Group One Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Admire Deus out of Caulfield Cup

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 9:57am

Admire Deus is battling for life with the Japanese galloper being transferred from Warrnambool to Ballarat for emergency surgery after breaking down on Tuesday morning.  Read more »

York chief to travel to Australia in bid to tempt Winx to Knavesmire

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 9:19am

British tracks are working together with their European counterparts to attract Australian star Winx and York chief executive William Derby will be joining others in Australia as part of a worldwide tour to lure overseas stars to the Knavesmire next season.  Read more »

A crucial time ahead for Admire Deus

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 8:58am

Former Caulfield Cup favourite Admire Deus has suffered a life-threatening leg injury and faces a crucial few days.  Read more »

Bowman has confidence in Cup ride Marmelo

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 8:26am

Another spin around Werribee racecourse on Marmelo has given Hugh Bowman confidence ahead of the Group One Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Harry Angel on target for Champions Sprint

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 5:57am

Harry Angel and Caravaggio are scheduled to meet again in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot.  Read more »

Ben Connolly to front RAD Board

Monday 16 October 2017, 6:17pm

Ciaron Maher's former racing manager Ben Connolly will front a penalty hearing at the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board .  Read more »

O'Brien remains on 24 G1s for the year

Monday 16 October 2017, 6:12pm

Aidan O'Brien's wait to equal the world record for number of Grade/Group One wins in a year goes on with Idaho fourth in the Woodbine International in Toronto.  Read more »

Kyneton training gallop for Wicklow Brave

Monday 16 October 2017, 5:50pm

Caulfield Cup hope Wicklow Brave is to have a morning gallop before the Kyneton races while Hugh Bowman heads to Werribee to ride Marmelo.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss for City Tatts Cup back-up

Monday 16 October 2017, 5:29pm

Veteran stayer Destiny's Kiss is likely to back up in the City Tattersalls Cup after his gallant fourth in the St Leger.  Read more »

Lindsay Park has three for Caulfield Cup

Monday 16 October 2017, 5:19pm

Lindsay Park will have a three-pronged attack on the Caulfield Cup with He's Our Rokkii to join Harlem and Ventura Storm.  Read more »

No Cups penalties for impressive winners

Monday 16 October 2017, 4:08pm

Lord Fandango and Big Duke cannot be penalised for the Caulfield Cup after their weekend wins at Caulfield and Randwick respectively.  Read more »

New heights for Vic spring races attendees

Monday 16 October 2017, 2:48pm

Racegoers can reach new heights with an exclusive helicopter service offering trips from Melbourne to the track for $800 return.  Read more »

Ben Allen gets the nod for Lord Fandango

Monday 16 October 2017, 2:28pm

After winning the Herbert Power Stakes on Lord Fandango, apprentice Ben Allen will take the ride on the stayer in the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Menari's spring over after tieback surgery

Monday 16 October 2017, 2:16pm

Menari will not be seen again this spring but his stablemate Trapeze Artist is recovering well from a setback.  Read more »

Corey Brown free to ride in Manikato

Monday 16 October 2017, 8:24am

Racing NSW stewards have agreed to alter the dates of Corey Brown's careless riding suspension with the jockey free to ride In Her Time in the Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Groom dies in accident at Kempton races

Monday 16 October 2017, 6:13am

A stablehand has died in an incident at Kempton races after apparently being kicked by a horse in the stabling area.  Read more »

Darley Classic next for Redzel

Sunday 15 October 2017, 6:27pm

Redzel, winner of the inaugural $10 million Everest, is scheduled to have his next start in the Group One Darley Classic.  Read more »

Appleby claims another Aust stakes win

Sunday 15 October 2017, 5:52pm

Godolphin's Folkswood has given his English trainer Charlie Appleby another stakes win in Australia, capturing the Listed Cranbourne Cup.  Read more »

Bell fund appeal reaches $70,000

Sunday 15 October 2017, 5:35pm

A fund to help trainer Darren Bell pay debts incurred from his stable closure because of strangles has reached $70,000.  Read more »

Bonneval fit and well: Murray Baker

Sunday 15 October 2017, 5:04pm

Trainer Murray Baker says Bonneval has pulled up well from her unplaced run in the Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Weir to have strong hand in Caulfield Cup

Sunday 15 October 2017, 4:56pm

Trainer Darren Weir will have Japanese horse Admire Deus and Australian Cup winner Humidor in the Caulfield Cup and also hopes Amelie's Star will gain a start.  Read more »

Bright Foxplay ready for Melbourne assault

Sunday 15 October 2017, 3:22pm

Foxplay is back firing and ready for her first run in Melbourne for the spring after recovering from the effects of racing against her famous stablemate Winx.  Read more »

McGillivray rides four winners

Sunday 15 October 2017, 3:10pm

Matt McGillivray has ridden a career-best four winners at Doomben while awaiting word on careless riding appeals.  Read more »

Multiple G1 winner Lankan Rupee retired

Sunday 15 October 2017, 2:23pm

Five-time Group One-winning sprinter Lankan Rupee has been retired after his unplaced run in the Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Work to start on Eagle Farm

Sunday 15 October 2017, 9:53am

Officials are confident Eagle Farm will be ready for next year's winter carnival with reconstruction work about to start.  Read more »

No Cox Plate for injured Riven Light

Sunday 15 October 2017, 6:32am

Irish horse Riven Light has suffered a leg injury and will take no further part in the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien trains Dewhurst first four

Sunday 15 October 2017, 6:22am

Aidan O'Brien has moved to within one winner of Bobby Frankel's Group One record in a calendar year with US Navy Flag's win in the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.  Read more »

The Everest a smash hit in Sydney

Saturday 14 October 2017, 9:58pm

Punters frocked up to the debut of the world's richest race on turf The Everest at Randwick to watch Redzel gallop first past the post.  Read more »

Low fuss, elegant daywear wins at Randwick

Saturday 14 October 2017, 9:47pm

A Newcastle woman has won more than $20,000 in prizes for her elegant and simple outfit in the fashion competition held at Randwick racecourse for Everest day.  Read more »

Guineas-winning jockey cops 10-meeting ban

Saturday 14 October 2017, 7:07pm

The winning ride on Mighty Boss in the Caulfield Guineas has come at a cost for Michael Walker, who's been suspended for 10 meetings for careless riding.  Read more »

Everest hero Redzel repays owners' faith

Saturday 14 October 2017, 6:50pm

A part-owner of Everest winner Redzel says the syndicate rejected a $500,000 offer after the sprinter won his first race.  Read more »

Super Cash prevails first-up at Caulfield

Saturday 14 October 2017, 6:46pm

After missing out on a start in a Group One race, trainer Andrew Noblet has switched his attention to the Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield for a happy result.  Read more »

Historic win for apprentice Rachel Hunt

Saturday 14 October 2017, 6:40pm

After Hugh Bowman and Corey Brown were left at the barriers, apprentice Rachel Hunt has claimed her first Saturday win at Randwick.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy, Corey Brown suspended

Saturday 14 October 2017, 6:28pm

Everest-winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy and Corey Brown have been suspended at Randwick and will miss the Manikato Stakes.  Read more »

Classic Uniform looks part in Craven Plate

Saturday 14 October 2017, 6:20pm

Classic Uniform has upset Epsom Handicap winner Happy Clapper to claim the Craven Plate at Randwick for trainer Gary Moore.  Read more »

Inaugural Everest a success: V'landys

Saturday 14 October 2017, 6:18pm

The inaugural $10 million Everest has been hailed a success by Sydney racing officials.  Read more »

Hopfgarten defies betting drift at Doomben

Saturday 14 October 2017, 6:14pm

Hopfgarten has doubled his price in the betting ring but was still far too good in his comeback run in Bartons Open Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Snowden stable a true family-run operation

Saturday 14 October 2017, 5:57pm

Nothing is more important to Peter Snowden than family, not even victory in a $10 million race.  Read more »

Tosen Stardom salutes in Toorak Handicap

Saturday 14 October 2017, 5:22pm

Former Japanese entire Tosen Stardom has landed his first Group One win in Australia, taking out the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Mighty Boss scores upset Guineas victory

Saturday 14 October 2017, 4:45pm

Emergency acceptor Mighty Boss has scraped his way into the Caulfield Guineas field and scored a shock win in the Group One race for three-year-olds.  Read more »

Redzel claims $10m Everest at Randwick

Saturday 14 October 2017, 4:25pm

Sydney sprinter Redzel has won the $10 million Everest, the world's richest thoroughbred race on turf.  Read more »

Consolation prize for In Her Time

Saturday 14 October 2017, 4:23pm

Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has the consolation of winning the Sydney Stakes after In Her Time was overlooked for a slot in the $10 million Everest.  Read more »

Gailo Chop claims Group 1 Caulfield Stakes

Saturday 14 October 2017, 4:01pm

Gailo Chop has champion Winx and the Cox Plate in his sights after beating Johannes Vermeer and Jon Snow in the Caulfield Stakes.  Read more »

Big win for Melbourne Cup hope Big Duke

Saturday 14 October 2017, 3:58pm

Big Duke has shown his staying prowess with a tough win in the $500,000 St Leger Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Fast 'N' Rocking returns to winning form

Saturday 14 October 2017, 3:41pm

Fast 'N' Rocking has raced to a narrow win in the Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes to claim his first victory since the 2015 spring carnival.  Read more »

Maturing Invincibella claims Star Mile

Saturday 14 October 2017, 3:31pm

Invincibella has showcased the benefits of a Brisbane campaign by winning The Star Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

Aloisia wins the Group 1 Thousand Guineas

Saturday 14 October 2017, 3:25pm

Aaron Purcell was deflecting the praise of claiming his first Group One win when Aloisia took out the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lord Fandango wins start in Caulfield Cup

Saturday 14 October 2017, 3:10pm

Victory in the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield has given Lord Fandango a ballot exemption into the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Cool Passion notches her first stakes win

Saturday 14 October 2017, 2:48pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained former Western Australian mare Cool Passion has notched her first stakes race victory in a Group Three race for mares at Caulfield.  Read more »

Robert Thompson adds special win to record

Saturday 14 October 2017, 2:44pm

Veteran jockey Robert Thompson and trainer Rod Northam have claimed the inaugural Anniversary Highway at Randwick.  Read more »

Zofonic Dancer makes it three on end

Saturday 14 October 2017, 2:35pm

Robert Heathcote's determination to buy a horse by sire Zoffany has again paid dividends, with Zofonic Dancer making it three wins in a row.  Read more »

Torvill skates to victory in record time

Saturday 14 October 2017, 2:18pm

Clarry Conners-trained filly Torvill has had her first black-type win after a record run in the Reginald Allen Quality at Randwick.  Read more »

Hopes Eternal scores freak win at Doomben

Saturday 14 October 2017, 2:02pm

Two-year-old Hopes Eternal has stamped himself as a winter carnival prospect with a win at Doomben.  Read more »

Invincible Star too slick in Caulfield win

Saturday 14 October 2017, 1:49pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott team have struck early on Caulfield Guineas day when Invincible Star led before a comfortable win.  Read more »

Legend Of Condor wins on debut at Randwick

Saturday 14 October 2017, 1:30pm

Two-year-old Legend Of Condor has made an impressive debut at Randwick. living up to his trainer Gerald Ryan's high opinion.  Read more »

Qafila wins Debutant Stakes at Caulfield

Saturday 14 October 2017, 1:19pm

Two-year-old Qafila has made a winning start to her career, closing strongly to take out the Listed Debutant Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Don't Give A Damn wins Highway Consolation

Saturday 14 October 2017, 12:47pm

Highway Consolation winner Don't Give A Damn will target the Country Championships final at Randwick next autumn after a resounding victory on Everest Day.  Read more »

Francis Of Assisi out of Caulfield Cup

Saturday 14 October 2017, 8:26am

English stayer Francis Of Assisi has suffered a hairline fracture of his pelvis, ruling him out of the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Laurens wins Fillies Mile at Newmarket

Saturday 14 October 2017, 8:14am

Laurens has won the Group One Fillies Mile at Newmarket to deny the Aidan O'Brien-trained September by a nose.  Read more »

Chris Waller still a player in Everest

Friday 13 October 2017, 6:17pm

Chris Waller will not be training the Everest winner but has other opportunities in two states on the big day.  Read more »

Its Showtime for Group 1 Caulfield Guineas

Friday 13 October 2017, 6:15pm

Barrier one is the shortest way home and co-trainer Wayne Hawkes is hoping it will prove beneficial for Showtime in the Group One Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

Portelli hopes his luck holds in Everest

Friday 13 October 2017, 5:55pm

She Will Reign's trainer Gary Portelli says the quality of the $10 million Everest field means luck in running will be crucial at Randwick.  Read more »

Egg Tart eyeing off G1 Toorak Handicap

Friday 13 October 2017, 5:15pm

Egg Tart has overcome an eye injury which cost her a start in the Epsom Handicap and is favourite for the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

A look behind the Caulfield Guineas

Friday 13 October 2017, 4:56pm

A look at the history and what the key players are saying about the Group One Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »

How 12 horses made it to the $10m Everest

Friday 13 October 2017, 4:40pm

The Australian racing community has been abuzz since the $10 million Everest was announced in February. Now 12 of the country's best sprinters are ready to run.  Read more »

Chinese billionaire and Gary Portelli talk pigeon about She Will Reign in The Everest

Friday 13 October 2017, 4:33pm

She Will Reign and The Everest might have brought the unlikely pair of Chinese billionaire Yuesheng Zhang and Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli together but it took pigeons for them to bond.  Read more »