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Self Sense romps home to win Ipswich Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »