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Dixie Blossoms, Daysee Doom renew rivalry

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 3:08pm

Dixie Blossoms and Daysee Doom go head-to-head in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill before potentially locking horns twice more during spring.  Read more »

Meagher chasing perfect start with Savanna

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 2:49pm

Chris Meagher has enjoyed training success with his father John but saddles runners in his own names for the first time at Caulfield.  Read more »

Star Of Africa on the rise after debut win

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 2:11pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained colt Star Of Africa has made a winning debut at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Magnapal on mission to upset Cup hopefuls

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 1:59pm

After returning to winning form at Moonee Valley last start, eight-year-old Magnapal has his next start in a Group Three race at Caulfield he won two years ago.  Read more »

Gold Standard thriving ahead of Gr 1 Rose

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 1:35pm

Gold Standard will be out to give Tulloch Lodge its first win in the Golden Rose after a strong win in the Stan Fox Stakes.  Read more »

McMahon set to start big week for Schweida

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 12:38pm

Ric McMahon's decision to take an early suspension has freed him to ride Outraged for Kelly Schweida at Ipswich in a looming big week for the trainer.  Read more »

Melham relinquishes $10 mill Everest ride

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 12:18pm

Melbourne-based jockey Ben Melham has been forced to abandon his quest to ride She Will Reign in The Everest as her weight of 51kg was beyond him.  Read more »

Chris Munce new Queensland ATA President

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 12:10pm

Former champion jockey and now trainer Chris Munce is the new Queensland President of the Australian Trainers Association .  Read more »

Melbourne next for super mare Winx: Waller

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 12:01pm

Winx is likely to have her next start in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington, trainer Chris Waller has revealed.  Read more »

Zarak given green light for Arc

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 7:16am

Zarak has been given the go-ahead for a crack at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after pleasing connections in a crucial work-out on Tuesday morning.  Read more »

Irish pair banned for cobalt offence

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 7:10am

Irish trainer Stephen McConville and his son Michael have been disqualified for three years in the first cobalt case heard in Britain.  Read more »

Trainer to face two charges at RAD Board

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 5:32am

Victorian trainer Kelvin Bourke has been charged after Can't Refuse returned a pre-race and post-race test to an anti-inflammatory.  Read more »

Bjorn Baker ponders Bonny O'Reilly options

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 5:37pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker will make a call on which race classy mare Bonny O'Reilly attempts at Rosehill after the barrier draw.  Read more »

Brave Smash likely to start at Caulfield

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 5:12pm

The ATC's Everest representative Brave Smash is likely to have his final lead-up to the $10 million sprint in a Listed race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Trainers warned of cobalt levels in feed

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 4:43pm

Racing NSW stewards have issued a warning to trainers about excessive levels of cobalt in some horse feed.  Read more »

Newitt prepared for trip home to Tasmania

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 3:51pm

Craig Newitt is looking forward to returning to Tasmania after spending his adult life in Melbourne as one of Victoria's leading jockeys.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles fast-tracked to Rose

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 3:43pm

Champagne Cuddles' Group One debut has been brought forward and she will back up in the Golden Rose seven days after running second in the Tea Rose Stakes.  Read more »

Armidale meeting called off

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 2:18pm

An irrigation malfunction has forced officials to call off racing at Armidale with a section of the track unsafe.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s Group One Golden Rose

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 1:59pm

The Golden Rose has become renowned as a “stallion making” race...   Read more »

Abbey Marie chases Cup start in Naturalism

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 1:48pm

Abbey Marie will be trying to gain a guaranteed berth in the Caulfield Cup when she lines up in the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Memento out to win maiden at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 1:35pm

Group-placed three-year-old filly Memento will line up at Warwick Farm trying to shed her maiden status.  Read more »

UNBEATEN COLT ROYAL SYMPHONY ADDS TO SUCCESS FOR INGLIS DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 12:17pm

Royal Symphony’s freakish win in the Listed Pin & Win Plate at Flemington on Saturday, has again shone the spotlight on online trading, having been advertised for sale as a yearling on Inglis Digital’s popular Thoroughbred classifieds site Bloodstock.com.au.   Read more »

Waterhouse: Cup penalty changes wrong

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 10:03am

It is wrong thinking to change the time-honoured handicapping practice and eliminate the Caulfield Cup winner's penalty, if he is already allocated 56kg and never to go above 56kg.  Read more »

Menari draws barrier 11 of 14 in Rose

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 9:52am

Favourite Menari has drawn barrier 11 of 14 in the $1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup berth up for grabs

Tuesday 19 September 2017, 7:51am

A guaranteed start in the Caulfield Cup is up for grabs for the winner of the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Nominations extended for G3 Colin Stephen

Monday 18 September 2017, 5:15pm

Newcastle Cup winner Broadside is among nominations for the Colin Stephen Quality but a decision on whether he starts is yet to be made.  Read more »

Most Important to run at Caulfield

Monday 18 September 2017, 5:11pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is hoping sprinter Most Important has learned to handle Caulfield with the gelding ready for his second start at the track.  Read more »

All systems go for Menari in Rose

Monday 18 September 2017, 5:11pm

Menari is a firming favourite for the $1 million Golden Rose and his trainer Gerald Ryan can find no kinks in his armour.  Read more »

One And Only Son Ready To Add To Winning Tally

Monday 18 September 2017, 5:03pm

One Son - already a rarity in the racing world as the only progeny of his ill fated sire Best As Zariz – returns to racing with high expectations at Bathurst on Tuesday.  Read more »

Stampede out to press Cup credentials

Monday 18 September 2017, 4:02pm

Five-year-old Stampede faces a test of his spring carnival credentials in the Naturalism Stakes, a race in which a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption is on offer.  Read more »

Happy Clapper favourite for Epsom

Monday 18 September 2017, 3:54pm

Favourite Happy Clapper will be the Epsom Handicap topweight with those above his 56.5kg expected to be non-runners.  Read more »

Damien Oliver confirms Almandin booking

Monday 18 September 2017, 1:13pm

Jockey Damien Oliver has confirmed he has been booked to continue his association with defending Melbourne Cup champion Almandin.  Read more »

Godolphin's Kementari arrives in Melbourne

Monday 18 September 2017, 12:43pm

Godolphin colt Kementari has arrived in Melbourne and will have his next start in the Group Three Caulfield Guineas Prelude with Kerrin McEvoy to ride.  Read more »

Derby winning trainer Geoff Wragg has died

Monday 18 September 2017, 9:15am

Veteran trainer Geoff Wragg, a multiple Classic winner, has died at the age of 87.  Read more »

Secretariat's owner Penny Chenery dies

Monday 18 September 2017, 6:05am

Triple Crown winner Secretariat's owner/breeder Penny Chenery has died aged 95.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy to ride She Will Reign

Sunday 17 September 2017, 5:39pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has secured lightweight jockey Kerrin McEvoy to ride Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign in her Group One return.  Read more »

Williams impressed with Admire Deus

Sunday 17 September 2017, 4:41pm

A trip to Japan has given Craig Williams an insight to his possible Caulfield and Melbourne Cups mount Admire Deus.  Read more »

Prelude or Stutt Stakes next for Symphony

Sunday 17 September 2017, 4:35pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy has two options for unbeaten Royal Symphony's lead-up to the Caulfield Guineas and is leaning towards running him in the Prelude.  Read more »

Merchant Navy on track for Golden Rose

Sunday 17 September 2017, 3:19pm

Plenty of practice galloping right-handed has Merchant Navy in top order ahead of his Sydney debut in the Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Group One targets for Scales Of Justice

Sunday 17 September 2017, 3:12pm

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and Toorak Handicap are on the radar for Perth Group One winner Scales Of Justice.  Read more »

Bridget Grylls to try Melbourne

Sunday 17 September 2017, 3:05pm

In-form Brisbane jockey Bridget Grylls is to test the water in Melbourne where she will have a stint with trainer John Meagher.  Read more »

Brave Smash to run for ATC in Everest

Sunday 17 September 2017, 2:14pm

The Australian Turf Club has chosen former Japanese horse Brave Smash as its representative in the $10 million Everest.  Read more »

BRC to lose 10 meetings to relieve Doomben

Sunday 17 September 2017, 8:32am

A revised race schedule means the Brisbane Race Club will lose 10 meetings while Eagle Farm is being repaired.  Read more »

Capri gives Ryan Moore first St Leger win

Sunday 17 September 2017, 8:29am

Capri has given jockey Ryan Moore his first win in the English St Leger at Doncaster and trainer Aidan O'Brien his fifth.  Read more »

Williams banned for fall at Flemington

Saturday 16 September 2017, 6:59pm

Craig Williams has been suspended for 23 meetings on a careless riding charge that resulted in the fall of Limestone in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Almandin wows Oliver in Flemington victory

Saturday 16 September 2017, 6:22pm

Almandin is on target for his Melbourne Cup defence after winning a Listed race at Flemington in his second start of the spring.  Read more »

Isorich makes most of extended campaign

Saturday 16 September 2017, 6:13pm

Veteran gelding Isorich has given apprentice Lee Maggorian his first Saturday winner at Randwick.  Read more »

First four in Group Three race for Waller

Saturday 16 September 2017, 5:31pm

Trainer Chris Waller has shown the strength of his team for the Group One Metropolitan with Libran leading in a stable first four.  Read more »

Redzel confirms $10m Everest bona fides

Saturday 16 September 2017, 5:31pm

Redzel has been described as one of Australia's most improved sprinters after the gelding's convincing victory in The Shorts at Randwick.  Read more »

Lordag gives Heathcote a Doomben treble

Saturday 16 September 2017, 5:24pm

Tough gelding Lordag has regained his best form to give his trainer Robert Heathcote a winning treble at Doomben.  Read more »

Lane guides Sword Of Light to Group 2 win

Saturday 16 September 2017, 5:05pm

Sword Of Light has notched the second stakes win of her career, taking out the Group Two Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Catchy beats the boys in Danehill Stakes

Saturday 16 September 2017, 4:27pm

Lindsay Park is favouring the Caulfield Guineas over fillies equivalent the Thousand Guineas for Catchy after her win in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Humidor upsets Hartnell in G1 Makybe Diva

Saturday 16 September 2017, 4:25pm

Humidor has leapt to the top of Caulfield Cup markets following his last to first victory in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Alizee claims black-type win in Tea Rose

Saturday 16 September 2017, 3:58pm

Alizee has won her first black-type race, claiming the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Redkirk Warrior presses claims for Everest

Saturday 16 September 2017, 3:38pm

Newmarket Handicap winner Redkirk Warrior has pressed his claims for The Everest with a first-up win at Flemington in the Bobbie Lewis Quality.  Read more »

Comin' Through cements Epsom Hcp claims

Saturday 16 September 2017, 3:30pm

Comin' Through has cemented his claims for the Group One Epsom Handicap with victory in the Bill Ritchie at Randwick.  Read more »

Wonder mare Winx makes it 20 wins in a row

Saturday 16 September 2017, 3:25pm

Winx has again given her rivals a start and a beating in the George Main Stakes to post her 20th consecutive victory.  Read more »

Theanswermyfriend too tough at Flemington

Saturday 16 September 2017, 3:10pm

The Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield is on the radar for Theanswermyfriend after his all-the-way win at Flemington.  Read more »

Sydney off for Snitz despite Doomben win

Saturday 16 September 2017, 2:37pm

Plans to chase a lucrative Sydney race with Doomben winner Snitz have been shelved.  Read more »

Unbeaten Viridine scores black-type debut

Saturday 16 September 2017, 2:32pm

Godolphin colt Viridine has extended his winning sequence to three after claiming the Listed Heritage Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Royal Symphony wins in thrilling fashion

Saturday 16 September 2017, 2:29pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy says Caulfield Guineas favourite Royal Symphony has produced something special to overcome difficulties and remain unbeaten at Flemington.  Read more »

Jason Collett back among the city winners

Saturday 16 September 2017, 2:03pm

Jason Collett has returned to the winners' circle after a costly suspension, steering the Bjorn Baker-trained Embley to victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Fox Swift breaks city duck at Flemington

Saturday 16 September 2017, 1:36pm

The Ciaron Maher-trained Fox Swift has assured herself a future as a broodmare with an all important black-type win at Flemington.  Read more »

Qld stewards dismiss Doomben whip protest

Saturday 16 September 2017, 1:30pm

Stewards have dismissed a protest by Brad Stewart in a Doomben race despite finding the jockey was right in claiming the winning rider broke the rules.  Read more »

Larlabrook noses ahead to claim Highway

Saturday 16 September 2017, 1:29pm

Dubbo gelding Larlabrook has clung on to win the Highway Handicap at Randwick give veteran jockey Greg Ryan a successful return from eye surgery.  Read more »

Ward celebrates Brisbane comeback winner

Saturday 16 September 2017, 12:49pm

Experienced horseman Darryl Ward has had his first winner in his comeback to training with Another Whiskey at Doomben.  Read more »

Ian Brown takes on Queensland harness job

Saturday 16 September 2017, 12:37pm

Senior thoroughbred steward Ian Brown will act as chief steward for Queensland's harness racing industry until there is a full time appointment.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup hope second at Doncaster

Saturday 16 September 2017, 6:24am

Melbourne Cup entrant Thomas Hobson has run second in the Doncaster Cup for trainer Willie Mullins and owner Rich Ricci.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle stretched for The Shorts

Friday 15 September 2017, 6:12pm

Two-time runner-up Ball Of Muscle has an even tougher task in this year's running of The Shorts at Randwick.  Read more »

Tim Clark cleans up in Newcastle features

Friday 15 September 2017, 6:00pm

Jockey Tim Clark has been the star of Newcastle's major race meeting of the year with a brace of feature race winners.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles takes shot at Tea Rose

Friday 15 September 2017, 5:44pm

Champagne Cuddles will zero in on a Group One debut when the promising filly runs in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Ben Thompson sticks to colt at Flemington

Friday 15 September 2017, 5:21pm

Apprentice Ben Thompson is hopeful Al Passem can follow in the footsteps of another Ken Keys-trained three-year-old Rich Enuff in the Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

Got Unders scores boilover win in Cameron

Friday 15 September 2017, 4:59pm

Little known local trainer Jay Hopkins has celebrated his biggest win with Got Unders landing an upset win in the Group Three Cameron Handicap at Newcastle.  Read more »

Chautauqua back from TJ Smith heroics

Friday 15 September 2017, 4:40pm

The world's highest-rated sprinter Chautauqua returns to the scene of his TJ Smith Stakes triumph to kick off his campaign for The Everest at Randwick.  Read more »

Astoria earns G1 bid with Newcastle win

Friday 15 September 2017, 4:31pm

Godolphin colt Astoria has upstaged the highly rated Merovee to take out the Spring Stakes at Newcastle.  Read more »

Progressive step for Smart As You Think

Friday 15 September 2017, 4:11pm

Trainer John McArdle has mapped out a light spring for Smart As You Think with a busier autumn campaign ahead for the talented mare.  Read more »

Redkirk Warrior on song for spring return

Friday 15 September 2017, 4:00pm

Co-trainer David Hayes is keeping an eye on the weather as he prepares Newmarket Handicap winner Redkirk Warrior for his planned spring return.  Read more »

Consolation for Martin from Heavens Above

Friday 15 September 2017, 3:49pm

Rosehill trainer Tim Martin missed out on buying Winx but Group One-winning mare Heavens Above has offered consolation ahead of the George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Theanswermyfriend to run at Flemington

Friday 15 September 2017, 3:35pm

Theanswermyfriend will run at Flemington rather than Randwick despite drawing the outside barrier.  Read more »

McEvoy's big weekend off to flying start

Friday 15 September 2017, 2:43pm

Kerrin McEvoy has no doubt Hartnell is the horse to beat as he prepares to ride the Godolphin star for the first time in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

English embarks on climb to Everest

Friday 15 September 2017, 2:27pm

English begins her campaign to The Everest when the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained mare races for the first time since May in The Shorts at Randwick.  Read more »

Mishani Bullitt to carry full weight

Friday 15 September 2017, 2:22pm

Promising colt Mishani Bullitt's reputation as a hard horse to ride means he will carry his full weight of 59kg at Doomben.  Read more »

Life Less Ordinary faces acid test

Friday 15 September 2017, 2:04pm

Life Less Ordinary can determine his spring program when he takes on four of his Chris Waller-trained stablemates in the Kingston Town Stakes.  Read more »

Hayes expects improved run from Seaburge

Friday 15 September 2017, 1:23pm

Co-trainer David Hayes would not be surprised to see Seaburge figure in the placings in the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Gelding could be good for Millions

Friday 15 September 2017, 1:13pm

In-form stayer Ingeegoodbe is on trial for a Magic Millions Stayers Cup campaign when he races at Doomben.  Read more »

First spring internationals in quarantine

Friday 15 September 2017, 9:56am

The first contingent of northern hemisphere horses scheduled to compete in Melbourne during the spring has entered quarantine.  Read more »

Horse travel bans between Aust and HK.

Friday 15 September 2017, 7:45am

Australian horses are unlikely to travel to Hong Kong for the International meeting in light of new biosecurity protocols.  Read more »

Almandin on track for second Cup tilt

Thursday 14 September 2017, 6:10pm

Almandin takes his next step towards a crack at a second Melbourne Cup when he lines up in a 2500m Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

New home with a similar feel for Justice

Thursday 14 September 2017, 5:15pm

Perth galloper Scales Of Justice makes his Melbourne debut at Flemington with trainer Lindsey Smith hoping a new training program has put speed into his legs.  Read more »

Viridine poised for black-type debut

Thursday 14 September 2017, 4:59pm

Promising Godolphin colt Viridine makes the progression to black-type racing at Randwick when he takes on two stablemates in the Heritage Stakes.  Read more »

Metson faces stakes test at second start

Thursday 14 September 2017, 4:42pm

Trainer Mike Moroney will get a better guide on debut winner Metson's spring credentials when he starts the gelding in a Listed race at Flemington.  Read more »

Group One hopes for Megablast

Thursday 14 September 2017, 3:22pm

Megablast will attempt to prove he is worthy of a start in The Metropolitan, and possibly the Melbourne Cup, when he makes his Sydney debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s Danehill Stakes…

Thursday 14 September 2017, 3:18pm

The race as we know it now, began in 1994 when it was renamed to honour the great Danehill and move to its current September timelot.  Read more »

Stakes race debut for unbeaten Esperance

Thursday 14 September 2017, 2:50pm

Godolphin three-year-old Esperance steps out for the first time in a stakes race following impressive wins at Echuca and Sandown.  Read more »

Dreams Aplenty to back up at Doomben

Thursday 14 September 2017, 2:03pm

Tough gelding Dreams Aplenty will back up at Doomben in preparation for a trip south for the spring.  Read more »

Pressure eases for Everest-bound Redzel

Thursday 14 September 2017, 1:58pm

Co-trainer Paul Snowden has revised Redzel's plans after the in-form sprinter secured a start in the $10 million Everest through James Harron Bloodstock's slot.  Read more »

Some key facts about the Makybe Diva

Thursday 14 September 2017, 1:47pm

A look at the history of the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Ear muffs to help Hey Doc in G1 WFA race

Thursday 14 September 2017, 1:43pm

Hey Doc will wear ear muffs in a race for the first time when he chases a second Group One win at Flemington in the Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Straturbo trials well for comeback

Thursday 14 September 2017, 1:41pm

Tough Sydney sprinter Straturbo has trialled well as he prepares to make a return to Brisbane.  Read more »

Nichols' Star on song for Let's Elope

Thursday 14 September 2017, 1:20pm

After two runs following a spell, I Am A Star is ready to produce her best despite having to carry 59kg at Flemington.  Read more »