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Wet track made to order for Heavenly Anna

Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:33pm

A rain-soaked Randwick and a wide barrier have played into the hands of Heavenly Anna.  Read more »

Hayes Bullish about Lindsay Park's future

Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:24pm

After reaching the century of winners in the Melbourne metropolitan area, David Hayes is predicting an even better season for Lindsay Park in 2017-18.  Read more »

Ruthven romps home in G1 Queensland Derby

Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:18pm

Leading trainer Ciaron Maher is eyeing off another Caulfield Cup trophy after Ruthven scored a dominant win in the Group One Queensland Derby at Doomben.  Read more »

Nettoyer revels in mud for runaway victory

Saturday 10 June 2017, 3:09pm

Nettoyer has recorded her first win in emphatic style, winning at Randwick by 10 lengths.  Read more »

Ben Thompson wins on pick-up ride Falago

Saturday 10 June 2017, 2:48pm

Ben Thompson has steered Falago to an upset win at Flemington, with the apprentice picking up the ride after Mitch Aitken was stood down.  Read more »

Salsonic storms to victory in Qld Guineas

Saturday 10 June 2017, 2:41pm

Trainer Jason Coyle is eyeing off Group One targets for Salsonic after the gelding's last-to-first win in the Group Two Queensland Guineas at Doomben.  Read more »

Irish import wins Stayers Cup at Randwick

Saturday 10 June 2017, 2:38pm

Plot Twist has claimed a straightforward win in the Stayers Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Butterworth's gamble reaps Group One Gain

Saturday 10 June 2017, 2:33pm

Trainer Paul Butterworth's decision not to sell Capital Gain has paid off with the two-year-old winning the Group One JJ Atkins.  Read more »

Clipper surges through Highway Hcp grades

Saturday 10 June 2017, 1:56pm

The Matt Dale-trained filly Clipper will target races in Melbourne after graduating from the Highway Handicap class of racing with honours at Randwick.  Read more »

Flemington straight specialist wins again

Saturday 10 June 2017, 1:47pm

Pat Hyland will search through the Flemington program looking for another straight-track race after Lake Como took out the Bruce Gadsden Handicap.  Read more »

Berry in Prompt result to G2 Dane Ripper

Saturday 10 June 2017, 1:39pm

Prompt Response can give Tom Berry a Group One farewell in the Tatts Tiara after her strong win in the Dane Ripper Stakes.  Read more »

Pedrena, Mertens continue on winning way

Saturday 10 June 2017, 1:21pm

The Mick Price-trained Pedrena has made it three wins from five starts this campaign, defeating favourite Samovare at Flemington.  Read more »

All-the-way win for Religify at Doomben

Saturday 10 June 2017, 1:14pm

Religify has earned an extended winter carnival campaign after leading throughout to win at Doomben.  Read more »

Waller reveals plans for Queensland stable

Saturday 10 June 2017, 1:06pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has confirmed he is likely to have a Queensland stable next season.  Read more »

Champagne Cuddles keeps unbeaten record

Saturday 10 June 2017, 1:04pm

The Bjorn Baker-trained filly Champagne Cuddles has recorded a comfortable Randwick win to remain unbeaten after two starts.  Read more »

First Saturday Randwick winner for King

Saturday 10 June 2017, 12:52pm

Apprentice Rachel King has maintained her winning momentum to record her first Randwick Saturday winner.  Read more »

Flemington two-year-olds share the spoils

Saturday 10 June 2017, 12:35pm

The judge couldn't split Andaz and Royal Phoenix in the Eugene Gorman Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Miss Gunpowder blows them away in Hinkler

Saturday 10 June 2017, 12:26pm

Miss Gunpowder has given her new owners a quick return to stay on course for the Group One Tatts Tiara with a Doomben win.  Read more »

All Over Bosanova defies pre-race scare

Saturday 10 June 2017, 11:54am

All Over Bosanova has led throughout to win the Daybreak Lover Stakes at Doomben, beating Tactical Advantage.  Read more »

Rogers wins top Godolphin award

Saturday 10 June 2017, 9:51am

Darren Weir's stable manager Jeremy Rogers has won the top award at the annual Australian Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff awards in Brisbane.  Read more »

Forrester on edge for Stradbroke win

Friday 9 June 2017, 6:02pm

Veteran jockey Kevin Forrester believes he can win his first Group One race in Brisbane for two decades when he rides Jungle Edge in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Berry to ride for John Moore in Hong Kong

Friday 9 June 2017, 5:29pm

Sydney jockey Tommy Berry is to make a permanent move to Hong Kong where he will be stable rider for John Moore.  Read more »

Life goes swimmingly for Kudero

Friday 9 June 2017, 5:10pm

Durable gelding Kudero takes on a heavy track for just the fifth time in his racing career when he seeks rare back-to-back wins at Randwick.  Read more »

Meech equals her season best tally of wins

Friday 9 June 2017, 4:59pm

Jockey Linda Meech has ridden her 111th winner for the season in the $100,000 Golden Topaz at Swan Hill, equalling her previous personal best tally.  Read more »

Bonny O'Reilly set for Dane Ripper Stakes

Friday 9 June 2017, 4:37pm

Bjorn Baker is resigned to Bonny O'Reilly missing the Stradbroke Handicap so she will instead try to extend her winning streak in the Dane Ripper Stakes.  Read more »

Moroney with two hopes in Flemington race

Friday 9 June 2017, 4:29pm

Mike Moroney believes there is not much between Loyalty Man and Radipole in a 1400m handicap at Flemington after contrasting draws.  Read more »

Flemington switch paying off for Newitt

Friday 9 June 2017, 3:24pm

Craig Newitt has found a new lease of life after deciding to switch from Caulfield to Flemington to ride trackwork.  Read more »

No Stradbroke regrets for Steve Tregea

Friday 9 June 2017, 3:19pm

Trainer Steve Tregea has no regrets about missing Saturday's Group One Stradbroke Handicap with three-year-old Niccanova  Read more »

Cobalt saga awaits appeal court decision

Friday 9 June 2017, 2:58pm

Three Court of Appeal judges have reserved their decision on Racing Victoria's appeal in the cobalt case involving trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman back on Rudy in Brisbane Cup

Friday 9 June 2017, 2:51pm

Champion jockey Hugh Bowman will be hoping for better luck when he reunites with tough gelding Rudy for the first time in three years.  Read more »

Jordan Childs on verge of outriding claim

Friday 9 June 2017, 2:38pm

Apprentice Jordan Childs is just one win shy of losing his claim and has a handy book of rides at Flemington.  Read more »

Waterhouse and Bott lose appeal

Friday 9 June 2017, 2:30pm

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have lost an appeal against conviction and a fine for substituting horses in a televised trackwork session.  Read more »

John Allen aiming for another Derby win

Friday 9 June 2017, 1:28pm

Jockey John Allen is hoping Volatile Mix can overcome a wide barrier in the Queensland Derby to claim his second Classic win of the campaign.  Read more »

Nictock geared up for Highway challenge

Friday 9 June 2017, 1:22pm

Nictock has transformed from hard to handle to a trainer's dream for Mudgee's Cameron Crockett ahead of his return to racing at Randwick.  Read more »

Lessyd on the mark for Flemington return

Friday 9 June 2017, 1:02pm

After a three-year-old campaign cut short with joint pain, Lessyd makes his return up the straight at Flemington.  Read more »

Intruder forces Stokes to scratch runners

Friday 9 June 2017, 12:47pm

Adelaide trainer Phillip Stokes has erred on the side of caution by scratching three horses following a security breach at his stables.  Read more »

Jim Byrne to break Snowdens drought

Friday 9 June 2017, 12:18pm

The Snowden training partnership and jockey Jim Byrne will team up to try to win a second Group One sprint during the Brisbane carnival.  Read more »

Query over Japanese horse before Belmont

Friday 9 June 2017, 11:17am

Japan's Belmont Stakes contender Epicharis has been treated for a hoof problem days out from the Group One race.  Read more »

Qiji Phoenix out of J J Atkins

Friday 9 June 2017, 10:55am

Kiwi colt Qiji Phoenix has been scratched from the J J Atkins after excess mucus was found in a scope while Stradbroke runner Hooked has passed a vet test.  Read more »

Winx, Egg Tart showdown possible

Thursday 8 June 2017, 5:20pm

Chris Waller has not ruled out a meeting between wonder mare Winx and Egg Tart during the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Top Of My List eyes Queensland debut

Thursday 8 June 2017, 5:12pm

The Anthony and Edward Cummings-trained mare Top Of My List races outside NSW for the first time when she lines up in the Brisbane Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Trainer Brad Smith fails to front inquiry

Thursday 8 June 2017, 4:48pm

Brisbane trainer Brad Smith remains suspended after again failing to attend an inquiry.  Read more »

No retreat as Napoleon prepares for battle

Thursday 8 June 2017, 4:37pm

German import Napoleon has bounced back from a career-threatening injury to make his Randwick debut on Saturday in the Stayers Cup.  Read more »

Stewards warn trainers about substance

Thursday 8 June 2017, 4:30pm

Racing NSW stewards have warned trainers about withdrawal times for injections after John Thompson was fined despite following the recommended guidelines.  Read more »

Docker Pav has a shot at Flemington goal

Thursday 8 June 2017, 4:01pm

Adelaide trainer Nick Smart intends to move to Ballarat and will take the opportunity to check on stables ahead of Docker Pav's run at Flemington.  Read more »

History against Clearly Innocent

Thursday 8 June 2017, 3:55pm

Stradbroke favourite Clearly Innocent has to overcome a wide barrier and the history book if he is to win the Group One race.  Read more »

Amarela chasing overdue win at Flemington

Thursday 8 June 2017, 3:46pm

Trainer Nigel Blackiston believes the step up to 1800m should suit Amarela at Flemington on the day stakes-winning stablemate Manapine resumes over 1400m.  Read more »

Queensland Cup moved

Thursday 8 June 2017, 3:40pm

The Queensland Cup meeting has been moved from Eagle Farm to the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Thompson to reunite with De Little Engine

Thursday 8 June 2017, 3:38pm

Apprentice Ben Thompson is excited to get back aboard in-form stayer De Little Engine who will be chasing his third-straight win at Flemington.  Read more »

Randwick win would be nice for Murray

Thursday 8 June 2017, 2:59pm

Rachael Murray, the first female jockey to notch 100 wins in a NSW season, will partner Wouldnt It Be Nice as he attempts to win his second June Stakes.  Read more »

Locals plot Atkins upset at Doomben

Thursday 8 June 2017, 2:24pm

Kiwi Melody Belle looks too good in the Group One J J Atkins but some local stables are hoping better conditions can help them cause an upset.  Read more »

Ruthven to tackle third Derby

Thursday 8 June 2017, 1:45pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher believes the best of Ruthven is still to come but will give the colt his chance in the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

MVRC announce eight Cox Plate invitees

Thursday 8 June 2017, 1:16pm

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has extended invitations to eight international horses to contest this year's weight-for-age Cox Plate.  Read more »

Hopfgarten on Stradbroke Handicap mission

Thursday 8 June 2017, 12:44pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote hopes aggressive tactics on Hopfgarten can give him his first Group One winner in Brisbane in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Randwick heavy for June Stakes meeting.

Thursday 8 June 2017, 11:39am

Persistent rain means Randwick is already in the heavy range two days out from the June Stakes meeting with more wet weather predicted.  Read more »

Entries open for Inglis Digital's June online thoroughbred sale

Thursday 8 June 2017, 10:08am

Entries are now open for Inglis Digital’s June online thoroughbred sale.  Read more »

Tenth Winner for Your Song

Thursday 8 June 2017, 9:04am

It seems only fitting that the tenth winner for Widden Stud's leading young sire Your Song would be a homebred for Gooree Stud, who bred and raced the Group I winning son of Fastnet Rock.  Read more »

Blake Shinn ready for first US rides

Thursday 8 June 2017, 8:10am

Sydney jockey Blake Shinn will have five rides at Arlington Park for his first meeting during his five-week stint in North America.  Read more »

Samovare poised to make Melbourne debut

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 5:46pm

Stakes-winning former Perth filly Samovare is set to step out for the first time for her new stable at Flemington.  Read more »

Weir fined $500 over another saddle mix-up

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 5:42pm

A representative of the Darren Weir stable has collected the wrong saddle before a race at Sandown which has resulted in a $500 fine.  Read more »

Blaike McDougall admits careless riding

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 5:37pm

Apprentice Blaike McDougall has been suspended for 17 meetings for careless riding that led to a fall.  Read more »

Jessica Payne gets on board as a senior

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 5:07pm

Ashlee Marie has provided Cranbourne-based jockey Jessica Payne with her first metropolitan winner since becoming a senior rider.  Read more »

James Cummings in first training treble

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 4:53pm

James Cummings has marked his last Sydney meeting before joining Godolphin with a training treble at Canterbury.  Read more »

Collateral does the damage at Canterbury

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 3:29pm

Collateral again showed his liking for heavy tracks, making it back-to-back wins for new trainer Bjorn Baker at Canterbury.  Read more »

Zebulon to appreciate easier assignment

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 3:24pm

After failing to figure in the Group One Goodwood last start, Zebulon faces a drop in grade at Flemington.  Read more »

Harrison Coast double a timely reminder

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 3:17pm

Jockey Tegan Harrison has ridden a double at the Gold Coast, including an all-the-way victory on Sydney mare Aurora Rose.  Read more »

Odds-on New Horizons misses out on debut

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 2:36pm

Frankel colt New Horizons was sent off an odds-on favourite for his debut but has finished fourth at Sandown.  Read more »

My Psychiatrist steps up in Stayers Cup

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 2:27pm

The Joe Pride-trained mare My Psychiatrist tackles two miles for the first time in the Stayers Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

New nomination deadline for spring Cups

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 1:05pm

Nominations for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups will both close on the same day, Racing Victoria has announced.  Read more »

New Qld racing appeals system a success

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 12:06pm

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission says its new appeals system has proved a success after its first year.  Read more »

Wide Stradbroke draw for Clearly Innocent

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 10:55am

Bookmakers have reacted quickly to Stradbroke Handicap favourite Clearly Innocent drawing an outside barrier, but trainer Kris Lees isn't worried.  Read more »

Lindsay Park on verge of Melbourne century

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 8:01am

One winner at Sandown has taken the Lindsay Park stable to 99 metropolitan winners in Victoria for the season while trainer Darren Weir has moved to 118 wins.  Read more »

Godolphin boss John Ferguson resigns

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 7:54am

John Ferguson has announced his resignation as chief executive and racing manager of Godolphin.  Read more »

ATC staff cop fines for improper conduct

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 6:03pm

Racing NSW have fined two Australian Turf Club staff following an investigation into the treatment of horses attached to the club's mounted security division.  Read more »

Leilani Lodge stays in the Cummings family

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 4:56pm

Anthony Cummings will return to Leilani Lodge, where he worked with his legendary father Bart, when son James joins Godolphin as head trainer in Australia.  Read more »

Rachael Murray rides century of winners

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 4:05pm

Rachael Murray has ridden into NSW racing history, posting her 100th winner for the season.  Read more »

Flemington test for unbeaten Counterplay

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 3:20pm

Two wins from as many starts in South Australia has earned two-year-old filly Counterplay an interstate trip to run at Flemington.  Read more »

Bell watches weather for Stradbroke Edge

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 3:12pm

Trainer Mick Bell is counting on raceday rain to strengthen the Stradbroke Handicap claims of Jungle Edge.  Read more »

Low expectations for Centre Pivot return

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 2:06pm

The Peter Robl-trained gelding Centre Pivot starts his winter campaign at Randwick on Saturday with the Civic Stakes at Rosehill next month the major focus.  Read more »

Heywoods out for milestone win in Sydney

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 12:49pm

Wagga Wagga trainer Chris Heywood is counting on his son Nick's affinity with Leucura to make a difference at Canterbury.  Read more »

Group winning colt to race on

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 10:10am

Aquis Farm has shelved plans to retire one of its recent stallion acquisitions.  Read more »

Top mares destined for Cable Bay

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 10:07am

Woodside Park Stud in collaboration with Gilgai Farm, Grand Lodge and B2B Bloodstock are working together to ensure Cable Bay, the Group 2 winning son of Invincible Spirit (Green Desert) will have an unparalleled opportunity for a successful first season at stud in Australia.   Read more »

Muswellbrook trainer Lewis Seib dies

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 9:14am

The Muswellbrook Race Club is mourning the loss of local trainer Lewis Seib who has died from brain cancer.  Read more »

Group One winner Famous Seamus retired

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 8:21am

Group One winner Famous Seamus has been retired after a 59-start career which netted 12 wins and more than $1.3 million.  Read more »

Wet weather forces Edenhope transfer

Tuesday 6 June 2017, 7:18am

Rain around Edenhope in country Victoria has forced an upcoming meeting to be transferred to Hamilton.  Read more »

Back to work for Derby-winning jockey

Monday 5 June 2017, 5:39pm

Trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith remembers English Derby-winning jockey Padraig Beggy as a hard worker and talented rider during his Australian stint.  Read more »

Short-lived trip for Victorian apprentice

Monday 5 June 2017, 5:12pm

Victorian apprentice Ethan Brown is returning home after being denied entry into the UK with the wrong visa.  Read more »

Independent review of Eagle Farm track

Monday 5 June 2017, 5:10pm

Dale Monteith has been called on to conduct an independt review of the Eagle Farm track.  Read more »

Lizard Island ready for Flemington return

Monday 5 June 2017, 3:51pm

Group One placegetter Lizard Island is set to make his long-awaited return to racing following an injury-enforced break.  Read more »

Smerdon after two runners in Stradbroke

Monday 5 June 2017, 3:42pm

Hooked will take his place in the Stradbroke Handicap while stablemate Oak Door will need some scratchings to make his way into the field.  Read more »

Weather a concern for Boss Lane

Monday 5 June 2017, 3:34pm

Sydney's weather holds the key to the June Stakes chances of Boss Lane as hs strives to get back among the winners.  Read more »

Trainer considers late fee for Derby run

Monday 5 June 2017, 3:03pm

Ana Royale could be running in the Queensland Derby if connections decide to pay an $18,000 late entry fee.  Read more »

Nikita Beriman chases another Group One

Monday 5 June 2017, 1:54pm

Jockey Nikita Beriman will be chasing a second Group One win when she rides Fontein Lad in the Queensland Derby.  Read more »

No Stradbroke penalty for Bonny O'Reilly

Monday 5 June 2017, 12:20pm

Doomben winner Bonny O'Reilly has not been penalised for her Listed victory and needs an attrition rate to make the Stradbroke Handicap field.  Read more »

Clipperton rides G3 winner in Hong Kong

Monday 5 June 2017, 11:02am

Sam Clipperton has ridden a Group Three winner in Hong Kong to highlight his successful first season.  Read more »

Fastnet Rock Sires Hong Kong Stakes Quinella

Monday 5 June 2017, 8:44am

Champion sire Fastnet Rock featured with a quinella in the Group III The Lion Rock Trophy at Sha Tin on Sunday with his two Irish bred sons Booming Delight and Eastern Express fighting out the finish.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Hit $6Million Milestone

Monday 5 June 2017, 8:40am

When I Am Invincible filly Not Surprising broke her maiden on Friday afternoon at Taree for Prime Thoroughbreds, she became the 49th individual winner of the 61 (80% winners to runners) yearlings purchased by Joe O'Neill in 2012,13,14 and 15.   Read more »

Kaspersky, Payne on target for Queen Anne

Monday 5 June 2017, 6:48am

Michelle Payne hopes to ride in England before she partners Kaspersky in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

English trainer David Nicholls dies at 61

Monday 5 June 2017, 6:24am

Adrian Nicholls has led the tributes to David 'Dandy' Nicholls after announcing the death of his father at the age of 61.  Read more »

Brametot wins French Derby for Rouget

Monday 5 June 2017, 6:07am

The Jean Claude-Rouget-trained Brametot has come from last to win the French Derby at Chantilly.  Read more »