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Self Sense romps home to win Ipswich Cup
Ipswich
Saturday 17 June 2017, 3:58pm
Victorian stayer Self Sense has revelled in a return to a soft track by winning the Ipswich Cup by nearly seven lengths. Read more »
Bowman steers Liapari to narrow victory
Sydney
Saturday 17 June 2017, 2:55pm
Champion jockey Hugh Bowman settled on a plan B and found a route to victory for the Chris Waller-trained gelding Liapari at Rosehill. Read more »
World proves up to another test
Sydney
Saturday 17 June 2017, 2:38pm
Test The World has stretched her winning sequence to four with another victory at Rosehill. Read more »
Terror fights off rivals at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 17 June 2017, 2:25pm
Essence Of Terror has appreciated a drop in distance and the addition of blinkers to win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Stockdales combine for city win at Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 17 June 2017, 2:22pm
Teenage apprentice Brendon Stockdale has ridden a winner for his family on Unique Lovely at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Just Dreaming does it her way at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 17 June 2017, 2:13pm
Just Dreaming has added another win to her record with a tough victory at Rosehill. Read more »
Revenire burst gives Godolphin 200th win
Ipswich
Saturday 17 June 2017, 2:10pm
Two-year-old Revenire has given Godolphin its 200th Australian winner for the season and its first victory at Ipswich. Read more »
Zamex surges late to claim second Highway
Sydney
Saturday 17 June 2017, 1:45pm
Zamex has completed his Highway Handicap campaign as it began, making up ground late at Rosehill to record back-to-back wins. Read more »
Pure Emotion gets of board at the Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 17 June 2017, 1:03pm
Pure Emotion has broken through for her first win with a strong on-pace win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Stradbroke inquiry to be completed
Brisbane
Saturday 17 June 2017, 12:50pm
Stewards on Sunday are expected to finish their inquiry into interference in the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Gaulois breaks duck with win at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 17 June 2017, 12:19pm
Godolphin colt Gaulois has notched up his first Saturday metropolitan win with a comfortable victory at Rosehill. Read more »
Bettabet Red wins her Queensland debut
Ipswich, Qld
Saturday 17 June 2017, 12:13pm
The addition of a nasal strip has helped former Sydney mare Bettabet Red win at her first Queensland start. Read more »
Test The World confronts new challenge
Sydney
Friday 16 June 2017, 5:30pm
Test The World will encounter a heavy track for the first time when the Bjorn Baker-trained filly attempts to extend her winning sequence to four at Rosehill. Read more »
Zamex eyes Highway double before trip home
Sydney
Friday 16 June 2017, 4:56pm
Zamex is after consecutive Highway Handicap wins on his road trip to Sydney before targeting the final race of his preparation on the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Flamboyer to back up in Eye Liner
Brisbane
Friday 16 June 2017, 3:56pm
Flamboyer's liking for wet tracks and a strong Ipswich record are on his side for a quick back-up in the Eye Liner Stakes. Read more »
Deanne Panya stood down after fall
Sydney
Friday 16 June 2017, 3:37pm
Deanne Panya will have to undergo a second concussion test before she is allowed to ride again after a fall at the Warwick Farm barrier trials. Read more »
Jason Attard adopts new look to training
Sydney
Friday 16 June 2017, 3:03pm
A trackwork tumble has inadvertently presented Jason Attard with a new perspective on training as he awaits a clearance to ride again. Read more »
Edmonds chases Cup joy
Brisbane
Friday 16 June 2017, 2:53pm
Trainer Toby Edmonds hopes his run of wins with former interstate mares continues in the Ipswich Cup. Read more »
NZ stayer Megablast on trial for spring
Melbourne
Friday 16 June 2017, 2:53pm
A Victorian winter campaign will help determine New Zealand stayer Megablast's spring carnival targets. Read more »
Destiny's Kiss keeps plugging away
Sydney
Friday 16 June 2017, 2:33pm
Joe Pride marvels at veteran Destiny's Kiss whose career shows no signs of waning after almost six years of racing. Read more »
Valley swan song likely for Whistle Baby
Melbourne
Friday 16 June 2017, 1:47pm
Retirement looms for Whistle Baby after she races at Moonee Valley as she has a future date with Written Tycoon. Read more »
Petite's Reward wound up for Valley return
Melbourne
Friday 16 June 2017, 1:16pm
Brendan McCarthy has given speedy mare Petite's Reward a solid build-up to have her ready for a first-up tilt at a 1000m sprint race at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Beadman chases more stakes wins
Brisbane
Friday 16 June 2017, 1:09pm
Godolphin trainer Darren Beadman can't split his runners in two feature races at Ipswich. Read more »
Williams wants Travis Harrison Cup victory
Melbourne
Friday 16 June 2017, 12:39pm
Craig Williams has more than one reason to hope Magic Consol can score back-to-back wins at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Tiffani Brooker rewarded for hard work
Brisbane
Friday 16 June 2017, 12:28pm
Claiming apprentice Tiffani Brooker's hard work and good form have earned her another chance at a stakes win on Banda Spice at Ipswich. Read more »
Another record looms for Jim Byrne
Brisbane
Friday 16 June 2017, 12:03pm
Jim Byrne is well on his way to equalling his record for the number of stakes wins by a jockey in a Brisbane season. Read more »
Arrowfield Stallion Parade Dates Announced
Hunter Valley
Friday 16 June 2017, 9:39am
It's time to start planning to visit the beautiful Hunter Valley for Stallion Showcase Week in August, just before the new breeding season begins on 1 September. Read more »
Payne excited ahead of Queen Anne
London
Friday 16 June 2017, 7:50am
History-maker Michelle Payne will be doing her homework ahead of her ride on Kaspersky in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Racing mourns the death of Geoff Torney
Melbourne
Friday 16 June 2017, 7:45am
The racing industry is mourning the death of Geoff Torney who gave four decades of his life to Victorian racing administration. Read more »
Williams, Mertens tied in premiership race
Melbourne
Thursday 15 June 2017, 5:34pm
With 12 metropolitan meetings remaining in the season, Beau Mertens and Craig Williams are tied for the lead in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Panya escapes serious injury in mishap
Sydney
Thursday 15 June 2017, 4:46pm
Apprentice jockey Deanne Panya has been released from hospital after being shaken when a horse flipped before a barrier trial at Warwick Farm. Read more »
The Frick takes shot at a Highway Handicap
Sydney
Thursday 15 June 2017, 4:40pm
Trainer Cameron Crockett is looking to The Frick to step up in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill. Read more »
Mamzelle Tess to build on country wins
Melbourne
Thursday 15 June 2017, 4:13pm
After three successive wins on bush tracks, Mamzelle Tess is aiming to break her city maiden at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Browne on track at Ipswich
Brisbane
Thursday 15 June 2017, 3:21pm
Jockey Damian Browne might hate driving the 100km from his Caloundra home to Ipswich but he has an amazing record at the track. Read more »
Daisy Doutes brings family to the Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 15 June 2017, 2:37pm
After winning four races in succession, Albury-trained mare Daisy Doutes makes her city debut at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Alegria on track for fruitful winter
Sydney
Thursday 15 June 2017, 2:28pm
Godolphin mare Alegria is expected to maintain her consistent form this campaign when she steps up in distance at Rosehill. Read more »
Filly to strut her stuff at Ipswich
Brisbane
Thursday 15 June 2017, 2:08pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida has carefully planned a win for Darktown Strutter at Ipswich. Read more »
Ipswich to suit Jumbo Prince
Brisbane
Thursday 15 June 2017, 1:42pm
Michael Nolan is hoping the last-start failure of Ipswich Cup contender Jumbo Prince can be put down to the Eagle Farm track surface. Read more »
Begg to give Hinchin Time her shot in town
Melbourne
Thursday 15 June 2017, 1:36pm
Trainer Grahame Begg believes two-year-old Hinchin Time is a progressive filly and he will give her a chance at a city win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Greg Bennett and Aquis part company
Thursday 15 June 2017, 10:37am
"Personal reasons" have been cited as the cause of a split between Clearly Innocent's former trainer Greg Bennett and Queensland-based racing and breeding operation Aquis Farm. Read more »
Great Southern Inspections Underway
Sydney
Thursday 15 June 2017, 10:19am
On-site inspections for the Inglis Great Southern Sale have now begun. More than 900 horses will be offered during the four-day sale, which begins at Oaklands Junction this Sunday, 18 June. Read more »
Benzini needs to set weight record
Brisbane
Thursday 15 June 2017, 10:05am
Tough New Zealander Benzini will have to smash a 55-year-old weight-carrying record to win the Ipswich Cup. Read more »
Weir brings up his 400th win for season
Melbourne
Thursday 15 June 2017, 7:45am
A hurdle win to Ancient King at Ballarat has given Darren Weir his 400th win in Australia for the season, the first time a trainer has achieved the feat. Read more »
Dettori expects to ride in French Oaks
London
Thursday 15 June 2017, 7:39am
Frankie Dettori is expected to be fit to ride Shutter Speed in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly. Read more »
Trainer Jim Cerchi jr to face RAD Board
Melbourne
Thursday 15 June 2017, 7:26am
A chest rub ointment applied to the nostrils of Petrov has landed trainer Jim Cerchi jr an appointment before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board. Read more »
Begg lands overdue city win at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 5:27pm
Phoenix Park has given Grahame Begg his first city winner back following a training sabbatical. Read more »
Ruby Sea brings up the century for Maher
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 5:05pm
Ruby Sea has brought up a century of winners around Australia for Caulfield-based trainer Ciaron Maher. Read more »
Fournette goes two-from-two
Sydney
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 4:54pm
Fournette has won her second race in two starts, taking out a closely contested 1550m-event at Canterbury. Read more »
Star Galaxy shines on debut at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 4:43pm
Star Galaxy has made the perfect start to her racing career with victory at Canterbury where she has overcome a poor start. Read more »
Orange mission goes like clockwork
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 4:24pm
Former Melbourne mare Clockwork Orange has completed the first part of her Queensland mission, overcoming difficulties to win at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Life O'Brien regroups for belated victory
Sydney
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 4:03pm
Game gelding Life O'Brien has snapped his winning drought with a resilient run at Canterbury's midweek meeting. Read more »
Violent Snow aiming for another Valley win
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:53pm
Trainer Jason Warren expects Violent Snow can run another big race when she returns to Moonee Valley to chase back-to-back city wins. Read more »
Sultan Of Swing tested in Kensei Handicap
Sydney
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:40pm
Sultan Of Swing steps up in trip for the Kensei Handicap at Rosehill, his second start in Sydney after a rough Australian debut in Brisbane. Read more »
Mulk defeats older maidens at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:28pm
Taking on the older horses has proved no concern for Mulk who has led throughout to win at Sandown. Read more »
Opie Bosson sidelined until season's end
Sydney
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 3:03pm
New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson has been found to be suffering a viral infection and will miss the rest of the season. Read more »
Shiraz to sparkle at Ipswich
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 2:47pm
Trainer Kim Waugh isn't worried by the prospect of a wet track for class galloper Shiraz who tackles the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich. Read more »
RV announce changes for apprentices
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 2:46pm
Racing Victoria has announced some changes for apprentice jockeys after a review. Read more »
Skye Bogenhuber ready for Perth debut
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 12:34pm
Former Toowoomba jockey Skye Bogenhuber is looking forward to continuing her career in Perth. Read more »
Michelle Payne in England ahead of Ascot
London
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 7:09am
Despite some visa issues, Michelle Payne has arrived in the UK ahead of her first ride at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Dettori escapes serious injury in fall
Great Yarmouth
Wednesday 14 June 2017, 6:36am
Frankie Dettori has escaped with a sore shoulder in a fall in the parade ring before the first race at Yarmouth. Read more »
Appeal panel reserves decision on El-Issa
Sydney
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 6:04pm
The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has reserved its decision on Bobby El-Issa's appeal against a four-month suspension. Read more »
Pike picks up G1 Singapore ride for Laxon
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 5:26pm
William Pike will make a hit-and-run visit to Singapore to ride Lim's Samurai in the Group One Patron's Bowl at Kranji. Read more »
Red Cardinal to follow Protectionist path
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 5:02pm
German-trained Red Cardinal will have a similar preparation to 2014 winner Protectionist heading to the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Chautauqua needs rider to scale Everest
Sydney
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 4:31pm
Hong Kong-bound jockey Tommy Berry will be unable to ride Chautauqua in The Everest in Sydney. Read more »
Sydney to trial later trackwork finishes
Sydney
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 3:55pm
Sydney's training centres will trial later finishing times for morning trackwork. Read more »
Filly Plucks up courage following fall
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 3:45pm
She's A Pluck has shown no ill-effects from a fall at Bairnsdale with her trainer saying she is now a tougher filly. Read more »
Ashkannd on comeback trail after year off
Sydney
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 3:39pm
French import Ashkannd makes his return to racing at Rosehill for trainer Chris Waller after more than a year off to treat a tendon injury. Read more »
Canterbury mission for Our Girl Hollie
Sydney
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 2:21pm
A few days after coming close to winning his first Group One race, Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has turned his immediate focus to Canterbury. Read more »
Fresh approach working well for Alrouz
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 2:18pm
Cranbourne trainer Doug Harrison is looking forward to the Sandown midweek meeting where he has siblings Alrouz and Redrouz engaged. Read more »
Prime Dispatch 13/06/2017
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 9:55am
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
Animal Kingdom's first Flemington winner
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 8:55am
It's easy to imagine Animal Kingdom's progeny relishing Flemington's big open stretches and 2YO colt Royal Phoenix gave a hint of that future with a dead-heat victory at the famous track on Saturday. Read more »
Brook Magic cruises to six-length win!
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 8:52am
Proven Thoroughbreds' promising two year old BROOK MAGIC made light work of her opposition when demolishing them at Kembla on Saturday. Read more »
Terrakova on target for French Oaks
London
Tuesday 13 June 2017, 8:43am
Trainer Freddy Head has high hopes for Terrakova in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly. Read more »
Wilde Gem remains unbeaten at Mornington
Mornington
Monday 12 June 2017, 5:02pm
The Nick Harnett-trained Wilde Gem has made it two wins from as many starts with a narrow victory in his first metropolitan test at Mornington. Read more »
Sebrarian delights owners with maiden win
Sydney
Monday 12 June 2017, 4:58pm
Sebrarian's future was under threat after an underwhelming first preparation but he has opened his second campaign in style at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Valley next stop for veteran Extra Zero
Melbourne
Monday 12 June 2017, 4:35pm
Rising 11-year-old Extra Zero will step out at Moonee Valley for his 101st race start. Read more »
Counterattack heads to stud
Brisbane
Monday 12 June 2017, 3:46pm
Counterattack goes to stud this week without a Group One win but after cementing his reputation as a consistent performer in elite company. Read more »
Supply demands another step up in trip
Sydney
Monday 12 June 2017, 3:35pm
Supply And Demand will be challenged to run 2000m for the first time by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott in the Kensei Handicap at Rosehill. Read more »
Bay Harmony wins for Bayliss at Mornington
Mornington
Monday 12 June 2017, 2:32pm
Taking advice from top trainer David Hayes, apprentice Jake Bayliss has guided Bay Harmony to an all-the-way win at Mornington. Read more »
Wild Heart off the mark at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Monday 12 June 2017, 1:54pm
Promising Hawkes Racing-trained gelding Wild Heart has nailed his first win after making light work of a heavy Warwick Farm track. Read more »
Steel Zip eyeing last Queensland carnival
Brisbane
Monday 12 June 2017, 1:42pm
Veteran Steel Zip is set to start his last winter carnival in the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich. Read more »
Flypast scores debut win at Mornington
Mornington
Monday 12 June 2017, 1:00pm
Jockey Daniel Moor says two-year-old Flypast has raw ability to win on debut at the Mornington metropolitan meeting in wet conditions. Read more »
Long recovery for injured jockey Baker
London
Monday 12 June 2017, 9:58am
Injured jockey George Baker has visited Goodwood races as a spectator as he continues his recovery from a serious head injury. Read more »
Honour for outback race caller Hodges
Sydney
Monday 12 June 2017, 12:02am
After almost half a century bringing bush racing to the masses, race caller Col Hodges is to receive an OAM. Read more »
Kafoo, Amanaat to resume from injury
Melbourne
Sunday 11 June 2017, 4:08pm
Lindsay Park stablemates Kafoo and Amanaat will make their returns from knee surgery in separate sprint races at the metropolitan meeting at Mornington. Read more »
Weather to play role in Eye Liner
Brisbane
Sunday 11 June 2017, 4:07pm
The weather will play a role in the make-up of the Eye Liner Stakes field with rain predicted in the lead-up to the Ipswich meeting. Read more »
Vaniloquio has new lease on life
Sydney
Sunday 11 June 2017, 3:36pm
Vaniloquio has thrived since settling into Clarry Conners' Sydney stable after an unsuccessful stint in Hong Kong. Read more »
Hey Doc to target early spring WFA races
Melbourne
Sunday 11 June 2017, 1:27pm
After running a creditable race in the Goodwood at Morphettville, Hey Doc is spelling ahead of a Melbourne spring campaign. Read more »
Trainer Brad Smith to plead his case
Brisbane
Sunday 11 June 2017, 10:49am
Brisbane trainer Brad Smith is hoping for a quick resolution to an inquiry after being stood down. Read more »
Tapwrit wins Belmont Stakes for Pletcher
New York
Sunday 11 June 2017, 10:33am
Tapwrit has won the Belmont Stakes to give trainer Todd Pletcher victory in two of the three Triple Crown races. Read more »
Four jockeys suspended out of Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:46pm
Tom Sadler, James Winks, Jordan Childs and Andrew Mallyon have each been suspended for careless riding at Flemington. Read more »
Tommy Berry suspended, misses Gr 1 Tiara
Brisbane
Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:44pm
Tommy Berry is set to miss the Tatts Tiara meeting after being suspended at Doomben for his ride in the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Brisbane mare Stella Ombra wins in Sydney
Sydney
Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:19pm
Brenton Avdulla has ended a frustrating day in the saddle on a positive note, winning on Brisbane-trained Stella Ombra at Randwick. Read more »
Chocante goes wire to wire in Brisbane Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:10pm
Jim Byrne has completed a memorable day at Doomben, riding Chocante to an all-the-way win in the Group Two Brisbane Cup. Read more »
Michelle Payne wins ahead of overseas trip
Melbourne
Saturday 10 June 2017, 5:08pm
Michelle Payne has steered Invincible Al to a fast-finishing win in a sprint race at Flemington. Read more »
Poignant win for reformed hoop Josh Adams
Sydney
Saturday 10 June 2017, 4:43pm
An emotional Josh Adams has highlighted his return from a two-year ban for drug use with his first city win in three years at Randwick. Read more »
Wildflower blooms for Goulburn trainers
Sydney
Saturday 10 June 2017, 4:38pm
Emma and Lucy Longmire have struck at Randwick with Wildflower, a first Saturday city winner for the Goulburn training twins. Read more »
Tshahitsi blitzes his rivals at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 10 June 2017, 4:36pm
Tasmanian galloper Tshahitsi has followed his win in the Echuca Cup with an all-the-way win at Flemington. Read more »
Royal Order overhauls rivals at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:58pm
The Mick Kent-trained Royal Order has made the jump from winning a provincial maiden to winning in the city. Read more »
Beadman misses Group One Stradbroke win
Brisbane
Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:54pm
Darren Beadman has missed his biggest win as a trainer with Impending in the Stradbroke Handicap after being struck down with a virus. Read more »