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Destiny's Kiss eyes another Gold Cup

Thursday 14 September 2017, 1:02pm

Veteran gelding Destiny's Kiss will attempt to add the Newcastle Gold Cup to his win in the Wyong Gold Cup.  Read more »

Schweida chasing another Sydney win

Thursday 14 September 2017, 11:58am

Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida has called on experienced jockey Michael Walker for Cellargirl in Sydney as he chases another two-state double.  Read more »

Weights right for Hard Stride

Thursday 14 September 2017, 11:25am

A big drop in weights has trainer Tony Sears hoping former Melbourne galloper Hard Stride can score his second Queensland win at Doomben.  Read more »

Chautauqua 'Houdini' the grey flash

Thursday 14 September 2017, 9:25am

Chautauqua has impressed co-trainer Michael Hawkes during a work-out at Rosehill ahead of his Group Two return at Randwick.  Read more »

Birthday girl Winx shoots for 20th win

Thursday 14 September 2017, 7:22am

Winx has impressed trainer Chris Waller on the mare's sixth birthday during a training gallop at Rosehill ahead of her expected 20th straight win.  Read more »

Plate hopeful Riven Light wins at Listowel

Thursday 14 September 2017, 6:59am

The Willie Mullins-trained Melbourne spring carnival hopeful Riven Light has won a Listed race at Listowel in Ireland.  Read more »

Daniel Stackhouse cops careless riding ban

Thursday 14 September 2017, 6:23am

Daniel Stackhouse will start an eight-meeting suspension incurred at Mornington after he rides at the Makybe Diva Stakes meeting at Flemington.  Read more »

Eye-catching debut for Singo-owned filly

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 6:06pm

Impeccably bred filly Woman has made the perfect start to her racing career at Canterbury for owner John Singleton.  Read more »

Almandin entered for Flemington 2500m race

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 5:35pm

Melbourne Cup winner Almandin is entered to have his second start this spring in a Listed 2500m race at Flemington.  Read more »

Levendi too strong first-up at Mornington

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 5:30pm

Levendi has kept a perfect record intact with a strong first-up Mornington win despite not being suited in the heavy track conditions.  Read more »

Impressive Win Shows She's All Woman

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 5:01pm

The next few days will determine whether blueblooded filly Woman is given a shot at stakes company this spring or is put away until the Autumn.  Read more »

Savile Row set for first Australian start

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 4:56pm

Savile Row, a three-time Group One placegetter in New Zealand, makes his Australian debut in the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Up tempo no issue for Ecuador against Winx

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 4:43pm

Adrian Bott would welcome a repeat of Red Excitement's tearaway tactics to unsettle Winx in the Chelmsford Stakes when Ecuador clashes with the mighty mare.  Read more »

Miss Hissy goes all the way at Mornington

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 4:00pm

Tasmanian-trained Miss Hissy has won at Mornington at triple=figure odds after setting up a big mid-race lead.  Read more »

Doughty gets winning boost with Cabeirian

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 3:39pm

The win of Cabeirian at Doomben has been a boost for former Group One jockey Gary Doughty who has been in hospital with a severe stomach complaint.  Read more »

Bliss on extreme behaviour at Mornington

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 3:07pm

Having only a short trip to the Mornington racecourse has paid off for the connections of Extreme Bliss who was successful at her second start.  Read more »

Tough for Takedown to defend The Shorts

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 2:55pm

Rosehill trainer Gary Moore says it will be difficult for Takedown to make it back-to-back wins in The Shorts.  Read more »

Beacon shines for Godolphin at Canterbury

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 2:25pm

Godolphin gelding Beacon is on the march towards better class racing after a convincing victory at Canterbury.  Read more »

Classic Conquest poised for Highway debut

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 2:12pm

Moruya trainer Thomas Lyttle has a crack at a Highway Handicap with Classic Conquest for the first time since Gatto Mondo refused to race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hartnell on song for Makybe Diva Stakes

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 1:30pm

Godolphin's Hartnell is an odds-on favourite to defeat a quality Makybe Diva Stakes field which includes 10 other Group One winners.  Read more »

With A Promise reaches racing crossroads

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 11:55am

With A Promise will be at the crossroads of her career when she races at Doomben.  Read more »

Field of 12 for Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 11:37am

A quality field of 12 runners has been assembled for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Eight rivals for Winx in George Main

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 10:23am

Winx will have eight rivals in the Group One George Main Stakes at Ramdwick.  Read more »

Redzel secures spot in The Everest

Wednesday 13 September 2017, 9:17am

Slot holder James Harron Bloodstock has chosen Doomben 10,000 winner Redzel as its representative in the $10 million Everest.  Read more »

Winx heads first acceptors for Cox Plate

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 6:21pm

Champion Winx headlines 79 first acceptors for the Cox Plate, with 10 northern hemisphere-trained horses still in the mix.  Read more »

Chocante aims to stay on track for Metrop

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 5:31pm

Potential Melbourne Cup contender Chocante has his final lead-up for The Metropolitan in the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Le Romain chases another G1 win

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 5:08pm

Le Romain has already won a Group One race at Flemington and will attempt to add another when he runs in the weight-for-age Makybe Diva Stakes.  Read more »

Happy Clapper takes step towards Epsom

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 4:01pm

Sydney trainer Pat Webster is confident Happy Clapper can continue his path to the Epsom Handicap with a strong performance against Winx at Randwick.  Read more »

Changes to Cup re-handicapping policy

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 2:54pm

Racing Victoria has announced the winner of the Caulfield Cup will not be penalised for the Melbourne Cup if it already has 56kg or more.  Read more »

Nictock faces biggest challenge yet

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 1:27pm

Nictock has only lost once in his seven-race career, but trainer Cameron Crockett believes a fourth successive victory will be tough to achieve at Canterbury.  Read more »

Chris Meagher saddles up his first runner

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 12:02pm

Chris Meagher will have his first runner as a trainer when Comacini competes in a benchmark race at Mornington.  Read more »

Order Of St George heads Cup weights

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 11:20am

Order Of St George has been given top weight of 58kg for the Melbourne Cup with defending title holder Almandin on 56.5kg.  Read more »

Anti-inflammatory positive for Bourke

Tuesday 12 September 2017, 7:31am

The Kelvin Bourke-trained Can't Refuse has returned a positive test to an anti-inflammatory in a pre-race test at Sandown.  Read more »

Stewards finish review of start at Geelong

Monday 11 September 2017, 6:34pm

Racing Victoria stewards have completed a review of the start of a race at Geelong that resulted in the favourite being restrained out of the event.  Read more »

Redzel early favourite for The Shorts

Monday 11 September 2017, 6:28pm

Redzel is the early favourite for the Group Two Shorts at Randwick where he can press his claims for a slot in the $10 million Everest.  Read more »

Williams gives report on Japanese stayer

Monday 11 September 2017, 6:21pm

A holidaying Craig Williams has given a glowing report on Melbourne Cup-bound Admire Deus after riding him in a gallop in Japan.  Read more »

Royal Symphony ready for Flemington return

Monday 11 September 2017, 5:16pm

Race day outings to Caulfield and Moonee Valley for gallops have Royal Symphony ready for his spring return in the Exford Plate at Flemington.  Read more »

Winx aiming for No.20 in a row

Monday 11 September 2017, 5:03pm

Winx will face a similar field in the George Main Stakes to the one she beat in the Chelmsford Stakes including Red Excitement who almost pinched the race.  Read more »

Warrior chases Everest spot at Flemington

Monday 11 September 2017, 3:53pm

Victory in the Bobbie Lewis Stakes at Flemington will sew up a spot for Redkirk Warrior in the $10 million Everest at Randwick.  Read more »

Everyone Needs a Hero!

Monday 11 September 2017, 2:20pm

There is a definite taste of spring in the air at Chris & Kathie Bakker's Lauriston Park with the second crop of resident stallion Rock Hero starting to arrive.  Read more »

Matt McGillivray's race against time

Monday 11 September 2017, 2:11pm

Matt McGillivray is in a race against time to outride his city allowance after an unsuccessful day at Doomben.  Read more »

Ten rivals for Winx in George Main

Monday 11 September 2017, 11:42am

Ten horses have been nominated to take on Winx in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Order Of St George wins 2nd Irish St Leger

Monday 11 September 2017, 9:20am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien is favouring a second tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Order Of St George rather than the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Bonneval dominates NZ awards

Monday 11 September 2017, 9:09am

Dual Oaks winner Bonneval has dominated the New Zealand Horse of the Year awards.  Read more »

Paris autumn or Melbourne spring? Options open for Order of St George

Monday 11 September 2017, 9:09am

Will the attractions of a Parisian autumn prove a bigger drawcard than the magnificence of a Melbourne spring?  Read more »

Lee Freedman off the mark in Singapore

Monday 11 September 2017, 7:04am

Australian Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman has celebrated the first winner from his new stable in Singapore.  Read more »

Caravaggio back in winners' circle

Monday 11 September 2017, 6:27am

Irish colt Caravaggio is still uncertain to travel to Australia for The Everest despite winning a Group Two sprint at the Curragh.  Read more »

Danehill Stakes option for filly Booker

Sunday 10 September 2017, 5:28pm

Talented filly Booker could take on the males again as she tries to improve on her last-start second when she runs in the Group Two Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

All's well with Winx ahead of George Main

Sunday 10 September 2017, 5:15pm

Winx has not suffered any ill-effects from her two runs this campaign after having to fight for both.  Read more »

Snitz to hit the highway to Sydney

Sunday 10 September 2017, 3:56pm

Promising three-year-old Snitz is likely to head to Sydney in an attempt to qualify for the $200,000 Anniversary Highway.  Read more »

Weir trio on target for Makybe Diva Stakes

Sunday 10 September 2017, 2:53pm

Stablemates Black Heart Bart, Humidor and Gailo Chop will be running for Group One honours in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Big dry hits Brisbane field sizes

Sunday 10 September 2017, 1:50pm

Brisbane's dry weather has been partly blamed for a severe drop off in horse numbers at metropolitan meetings.  Read more »

Regan Bayliss gets Catchy ride in Danehill

Sunday 10 September 2017, 1:47pm

With Craig Williams to partner Jukebox in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington, Regan Bayliss has picked up the plum ride on Blue Diamond Stakes winner Catchy.  Read more »

Hydrangea beats Winter in Matron Stakes

Sunday 10 September 2017, 12:31pm

Hydrangea has ended the winning run of her stablemate Winter with a surprise win in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Harry Angel wins Haydock Sprint Cup

Sunday 10 September 2017, 8:35am

Harry Angel has shown his versatility as well as his brilliance to win the Sprint Cup at Haydock.  Read more »

Yankee Rose Queensland Horse of the Year

Sunday 10 September 2017, 8:25am

Star mare Yankee Rose has won the Queensland Horse of the Year title while five-time winner Buffering has been inducted to the Hall of Fame.  Read more »

Decorated Knight in upset Irish win

Sunday 10 September 2017, 7:16am

The Roger Charlton-trained Decorated Knight has scored an upset Group One win in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Plunge horse loses Sydney race on protest

Saturday 9 September 2017, 6:15pm

Godolphin import Interlocuter has lost a race on protest after being heavily backed at Rosehill.  Read more »

NZ mare Bonneval in winning spring return

Saturday 9 September 2017, 6:12pm

ATC Australian Oaks winner Bonneval has made a winning return to racing in the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Brave Smash remains in Everest contention

Saturday 9 September 2017, 5:18pm

Former Japanese galloper Brave Smash has broken through for his first Australian win with a Listed race victory over 1200m at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Menari monsters rivals in Run To The Rose

Saturday 9 September 2017, 5:13pm

Menari has cemented his favouritism for the Group One Golden Rose with a powerful display in the lead-up to the $1 million race.  Read more »

Classy Shoals maintains unblemished record

Saturday 9 September 2017, 5:02pm

The Anthony Freedman-trained Shoals has made a winning return to racing in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes to remain unbeaten from four starts.  Read more »

Ravi goes one better in Group 3 Sheraco

Saturday 9 September 2017, 4:11pm

Ravi has made up for a close second in the Sheraco Stakes a year ago to take out the Group Three fillies and mares sprint at Rosehill.  Read more »

First-up McEwen win for Russian Revolution

Saturday 9 September 2017, 4:07pm

Russian Revolution has put his credentials on the line for a start in the The Everest with a strong first-up win in the McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

McMahon returns to metro racing spotlight

Saturday 9 September 2017, 4:01pm

Talented jockey Ric McMahon has broken a long drought at city Saturday meetings, winning on Outraged at Doomben.  Read more »

Naturalism Stakes on radar for Magnapal

Saturday 9 September 2017, 3:47pm

The Naturalism Stakes and Cranbourne Cup are on the radar for eight-year-old Magnapal after winning for the first time in two years at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Flying Deploy runs another track record

Saturday 9 September 2017, 3:44pm

Deploy has run a Rosehill record for 1300m in the Theo Marks Stakes to go with his Randwick standard over 1200m.  Read more »

Gold Standard firms for Gr 1 Golden Rose

Saturday 9 September 2017, 3:08pm

Gold Standard is in line to give trainer Gai Waterhouse her first win in the Golden Rose after his victory in the Stan Fox Stakes.  Read more »

Irish-bred Ebediyin wins at Moonee Valley

Saturday 9 September 2017, 2:30pm

Ebediyin has found a racing surface that he is comfortable on, taking out the Mimatch Handicap at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Noonan guides Masculino to Valley victory

Saturday 9 September 2017, 2:14pm

Jockey Jake Noonan is forming a good association with the Mick Price-trained Masculino, riding the colt to his third win from four career starts.  Read more »

Age no barrier as Someday wins at Doomben

Saturday 9 September 2017, 2:14pm

Veteran Someday has given trainer Desleigh Forster a special thrill, winning his first race in nearly three years at Doomben.  Read more »

Suncraze on target for Anniversary Highway

Saturday 9 September 2017, 1:56pm

After six consecutive seconds, Suncraze has now put two Highway Handicap wins together to earn a start in a $200,000 race.  Read more »

Samovare salutes for Lindsay Park stable

Saturday 9 September 2017, 1:21pm

Samovare has landed her first win for Lindsay Park, circling the field at Moonee Valley under Damien Oliver.  Read more »

Unkindest cut does the trick for Whypeeo

Saturday 9 September 2017, 12:42pm

Whypeeo has justified an odds-on quote with a commanding win at Doomben.  Read more »

Fight against drugs in Vic racing boosted

Saturday 9 September 2017, 12:04pm

The fight against banned substances in Victoria's racing industry has been boosted with an investment in new equipment for testing.  Read more »

Dylan Mouth set for Melbourne Cup

Saturday 9 September 2017, 7:14am

Trainer Marco Botti will decide after Melbourne Cup weights are released whether Dylan Mouth has another run in England before going to Australia.  Read more »

Big Orange to bypass Irish St Leger

Friday 8 September 2017, 6:07pm

Big Orange will not run in the Irish St Leger at the Curragh because of unsuitable ground.  Read more »

Scratching changes pace of Run To The Rose

Friday 8 September 2017, 5:34pm

The scratching of likely leader Siege Of Quebec has changed the complexion of the Run To The Rose.  Read more »

Geelong start costly for favourite backers

Friday 8 September 2017, 5:13pm

The favourite in a race at Geelong has been declared a starter even though it was pulled out while another horse was deemed a non-starter.  Read more »

Tavago out of Moonee Valley WFA race

Friday 8 September 2017, 4:20pm

Group One winner Tavago has been scratched from the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes because of a cut to a leg which will delay his spring return by one week.  Read more »

Choice Princess to continue Adams' upsets

Friday 8 September 2017, 4:03pm

Veteran trainer Fred Adams has produced some upset winners in recent months and is hoping for another with Choice Princess at Doomben.  Read more »

PRIME DISPATCH - Edition 173

Friday 8 September 2017, 4:02pm

I am pleased to be able to announce that all our promotions have been filled and I thank our owners for their support, it has been terrific. I am in the process of getting the paperwork in and should have all the new horses named by the end of next week.  Read more »

Valley return for stakes winner Anaheim

Friday 8 September 2017, 4:02pm

Co-trainer Trent Busuttin believes four-year-old Anaheim, who will resume in a benchmark race at Moonee Valley, has a good preparation ahead of him.  Read more »

Wide draw no barrier for Bonny O'Reilly

Friday 8 September 2017, 4:00pm

Bjorn Baker believes Bonny O'Reilly can overcome a wide barrier in the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Heatherly fitter for G2 McEwen Stakes

Friday 8 September 2017, 3:14pm

Heatherly will be out to show she's on target for the Group One Moir Stakes when she takes on a small but select field in the McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Cornerstone Shuttlers Recall Lindsay Park's Golden Era

Friday 8 September 2017, 2:39pm

AMONG the most brilliant gallopers in the late 1960s and early seventies were offspring of two imported sires who were juvenile stars in Europe, Romantic (GB) (by Princely Gift) and Without Fear (Fr) (Baldric 11) who helped establish Colin Hayes's Lindsay Park Stud at Angaston in South Australia as one of Australia's best sources of excellence.  Read more »

Team get together again at the Valley

Friday 8 September 2017, 2:30pm

Damien Oliver and Murray Baker have been rivals and a successful combination over many years and team with Lizzie L'Amour in a Group race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Kendrick after more wins with 3yos

Friday 8 September 2017, 2:17pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick has a top team of three-year-olds and is hoping the stable's winning form continues at Doomben.  Read more »

Royal Symphony to work at Moonee Valley

Friday 8 September 2017, 1:19pm

Royal Symphony will head to Moonee Valley for another race day gallop ahead of his return a week later at Flemington.  Read more »

Valley outing a stepping stone to Sydney

Friday 8 September 2017, 1:10pm

Trainer Matt Laurie has Group One aspirations with promising colt Aberro who has his second run back from a spell at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Daysee Doom, Dixie Blossoms back on track

Friday 8 September 2017, 1:02pm

Talented mares Daysee Doom and Dixie Blossoms have been cleared to race at Rosehill as their trainer Ron Quinton faces a Racing NSW cobalt investigation.  Read more »

Dunn finds key to well-travelled Manndawi

Friday 8 September 2017, 12:45pm

Trainer Matt Dunn hopes he has found the right way to ride Manndawi, a former European stayer who races at Doomben.  Read more »

Blondie out to enhance Guineas prospects

Friday 8 September 2017, 12:16pm

Brendan McCarthy will get a better guide on Blondie's Thousand Guineas credentials when the talented filly runs in the Atlantic Jewel Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Anderson wants change of luck for Mystic

Friday 8 September 2017, 9:49am

Trainer Chris Anderson is hoping Mystic Opal can quickly make amends for her unlucky defeat at Doomben.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s Atlantic Jewel Stakes…

Friday 8 September 2017, 9:18am

The fillies try and stake their claims on the Thousand Guineas!  Read more »

New aid for punters from Racing NSW

Friday 8 September 2017, 8:21am

Racing NSW has developed an App to give punters access to information for each horse in a race.  Read more »

Weir, Morrish and Dwyer all handed fines

Thursday 7 September 2017, 5:39pm

The three trainers who had horses return positive samples to a banned substance at the Burrumbeet jump-outs have each been fined.  Read more »

Tahlia Hope gets back on board at Seymour

Thursday 7 September 2017, 5:11pm

After an injury enforced lay-off, apprentice Tahlia Hope has found winning form for her father Shannon and grandfather Lee at Seymour.  Read more »

Metropolitan favourite to show credentials

Thursday 7 September 2017, 5:09pm

Alward is seeking a third successive win as the Irish stayer zeros in on the Group One Metropolitan.  Read more »

Sanadaat to press Group One Guineas claims

Thursday 7 September 2017, 4:47pm

Sanadaat has won two of her three starts and will be out to press her Thousand Guineas claims when she runs in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes.  Read more »