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Ryan eyeing Golden Rose with colts

Sunday 28 May 2017, 4:27pm

Menari and Trapeze Artist are already back in training with Gerald Ryan with the Golden Rose their aim.  Read more »

John Sargent takes a shine to Ipswich

Sunday 28 May 2017, 3:24pm

Tough Sydney three-year-old Shine Tak Star is set to have his final Queensland Derby lead-up at Ipswich.  Read more »

Shenandoah chasing Group One dream in Oaks

Sunday 28 May 2017, 2:39pm

Shenandoah will be given her chance to gain black-type as a three-year-old when she lines up in the Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Murphy appeals disqualification

Sunday 28 May 2017, 1:56pm

Brisbane trainer David Murphy is to appeal a six-month disqualification for positive swabs from two of his horses.  Read more »

Queensland Oaks meeting to be transferred

Sunday 28 May 2017, 9:56am

Racing Queensland has announced it will transfer the Queensland Oaks meeting from Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Churchill claims Irish 2000 Guineas

Sunday 28 May 2017, 9:18am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has claimed an 11th success in the Irish 2000 Guineas with Churchill.  Read more »

Treble and a fine for Weir at Sandown

Saturday 27 May 2017, 5:56pm

Darren Weir has been fined $3000 after two stable runners were wrongly saddled before a race at Sandown.  Read more »

Niccanova triumphant in Fred Best Classic

Saturday 27 May 2017, 5:29pm

Trainer Steve Tregea has no plans to sell exciting three-year-old Niccanova, which had a fast-finishing win in the Group Three Fred Best Classic at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Unexpected success for Magical Stance

Saturday 27 May 2017, 5:23pm

Magical Stance has sprung a major surprise by resuming from a 35-week spell to win a benchmark handicap at Randwick, his first victory since 2014.  Read more »

Man runs on track at Eagle Farm

Saturday 27 May 2017, 4:58pm

A teenager has been detained by security staff after he ran across the track during the running of the last race at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Kudero causes upset at Randwick

Saturday 27 May 2017, 4:40pm

Kudero has shown no signs of persistent feet problems to cause an upset over Badajoz at Randwick.  Read more »

Weir draws level in metropolitan record

Saturday 27 May 2017, 4:16pm

A winning treble at Sandown has put Darren Weir equal to Lee Freedman with the most Melbourne metropolitan winners in a season.  Read more »

Allergic sweeps to McKell Cup victory

Saturday 27 May 2017, 4:11pm

Godolphin stayer Allergic has romped home after rounding the field in the Listed McKell Cup to win the feature race at Randwick.  Read more »

Clearly Innocent wins Kingsford Smith Cup

Saturday 27 May 2017, 4:06pm

Clearly Innocent has given trainer Kris Lees his fourth Group One win of the season, with victory in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Eckstein on target for Tatts Tiara

Saturday 27 May 2017, 4:04pm

Highly strung mare Eckstein has kept her unbeaten record at Eagle Farm by winning the Group Three Glenlogan Park Stakes.  Read more »

No plans to move Eagle Farm meetings

Saturday 27 May 2017, 3:23pm

The Brisbane Race Club has no immediate plans to move the Queensland Oaks meeting to Doomben despite Eagle Farm again chopping up.  Read more »

Second Grand Prix for tearful Smith

Saturday 27 May 2017, 3:22pm

Trainer Brian Smith has shed tears of relief after his brave galloper Order Again gave him his second Grand Prix Stakes win in 41 years at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Battling Randwick win for In Times Of War

Saturday 27 May 2017, 3:03pm

In Times Of War has battled hard to claim her second win from seven starts which have also yielded a frustrating five second placings.  Read more »

Weir and Allen take out Australian Hurdle

Saturday 27 May 2017, 2:56pm

After combining with a two-year-old winner on the flat, Darren Weir and John Allen have taken out the Australian Hurdle at Sandown.  Read more »

Kaiser Franz gives Heathcote last laugh

Saturday 27 May 2017, 2:34pm

Kaiser Franz has justified trainer Robert Heathcote's faith in scoring a boilover win in the Premier's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Kiwi filly Melody Belle wins Sires

Saturday 27 May 2017, 2:01pm

Melody Belle has become the first New Zealand-trained horse to win the Group Two BRC Sires' Produce Stakes in 31 years with her victory at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Stable favourite wins Australian Steeple

Saturday 27 May 2017, 1:56pm

The two favoured runners have fought out a thrilling finish to the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown with Gold Medals beating Zed Em.  Read more »

Monasterio atones for flop to target Derby

Saturday 27 May 2017, 1:17pm

Monasterio has raced himself into contention for the Group One Queensland Derby after rebounding from a poor run at Kembla Grange with victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Col 'n' Lil enhances value at Eagle Farm

Saturday 27 May 2017, 1:07pm

Col 'n' Lil ensured she will be among the prized lots at the Magic Millions broodmare sale after her win in the Group Three Lord Mayor's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Clipper gives Clark 100 winners for season

Saturday 27 May 2017, 12:27pm

Jockey Tim Clark has ticked off a milestone, riding his 100th winner for the season on Clipper at Randwick.  Read more »

Wet-track move pays off for James Cummings

Saturday 27 May 2017, 12:23pm

James Cummings's decision to chase a wet track with Burning Passion has paid off with the sprinter winning at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Cliff's Edge impresses with Sandown win

Saturday 27 May 2017, 12:16pm

Darren Weir may have another spring three-year-old in his stable following the all-the-way win of Cliff's Edge at Sandown.  Read more »

Kementari underlines Gr 1 JJ Atkins claims

Saturday 27 May 2017, 12:10pm

Godolphin colt Kementari has scored his maiden win at Randwick, confirming he is on target for the JJ Atkins in Brisbane.  Read more »

Champion Minding suffers setback

Saturday 27 May 2017, 7:23am

European Horse of the Year Minding is out for the northern hemisphere summer after a setback.  Read more »

Clipper tracking for Highway success

Friday 26 May 2017, 5:41pm

Canberra trainer Matthew Dale is optimistic Clipper can tick off a Highway Handicap win at Randwick.  Read more »

Queensland contenders to stake claims

Friday 26 May 2017, 5:20pm

Chris Waller will have a clearer picture about the additions to his Queensland winter carnival team after they race at Randwick.  Read more »

Anderson on stakes path at Eagle Farm

Friday 26 May 2017, 5:04pm

Trainer Chris Anderson is looking to Mishani Bullet and Mystic Opal to earn their way to Group One races.  Read more »

Louvre out for another G1 before stud

Friday 26 May 2017, 4:15pm

Under The Louvre can further enhance his stud prospects when he runs in the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Waller primes Black On Gold for Derby

Friday 26 May 2017, 4:04pm

Chris Waller advances Black On Gold's Queensland Derby campaign in the Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm, a race Sydney's leading trainer has dominated.  Read more »

My Psychiatrist has chance to remedy loss

Friday 26 May 2017, 3:24pm

Joe Pride is giving My Psychiatrist an opportunity to atone for the worst run of her 12-race career in the feature race at Randwick.  Read more »

Egg Tart has barrier trial ahead of Oaks

Friday 26 May 2017, 3:02pm

Queensland Oaks favourite Egg Tart has been kept ticking over with a barrier trial at Rosehill.  Read more »

Musgrove to the fore in jumping features

Friday 26 May 2017, 2:39pm

Leading trainer Eric Musgrove has five of the 17 acceptors in the two feature jumps races at Sandown.  Read more »

Take two for Heliosphere's debut

Friday 26 May 2017, 2:25pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping for a smooth start to Heliosphere's career after an aborted first attempt.  Read more »

Miss Debutante approaches crowning moment

Friday 26 May 2017, 2:19pm

Miss Debutante continues her build-up to the Group One Tattersall's Tiara when she makes her Queensland winter carnival debut at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Another Group One crack for Counterattack

Friday 26 May 2017, 1:49pm

Stud-bound Counterattack has his penultimate attempt to add a Group One win to his record when he tackles the Kingsford-Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Jameka to miss spring carnival

Friday 26 May 2017, 12:47pm

Caulfield Cup winner Jameka is still recovering from travel sickness and will not be seen during the spring carnival.  Read more »

Fitter Leotie right for Sandown attempt

Friday 26 May 2017, 12:26pm

Trainer Henry Dwyer is hoping Leotie's last-start third is a sign of better things to come at Sandown after a poor start to her campaign.  Read more »

Eagle Farm to suit Morendi in Cup

Friday 26 May 2017, 11:57am

Morendi returns to his favourite track where he will attempt to upset some proven stakes performers in the Group Three Premier's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Dreams continue for trainer John Zielke

Friday 26 May 2017, 11:31am

John Zielke is confident Dreams APlenty will make it five wins in a row in the Fred Best Classic after getting a good report on the horse's blood count  Read more »

Almost 300 catalogued for May online auction

Friday 26 May 2017, 10:28am

Almost 300 horses will be offered at the inaugural Inglis Digital online auction, which opens for bidding at 3pm today.  Read more »

Hong Kong champion Able Friend retired

Friday 26 May 2017, 9:10am

Hong Kong champion Able Friend will not race again and will spend his retirement in Australia.  Read more »

Game On between First Season Sires

Friday 26 May 2017, 8:42am

First season sires made a big impact as predicted at the Magic Millions Weanling Sale during the first session at the Gold Coast on Thursday with Newgate Farm's Australian Horse of the Year Dissident posting the single best result.  Read more »

Mornington trainer's nominations declined

Friday 26 May 2017, 7:04am

Mornington trainer Trent Pennuto faces an ongoing stewards inquiry following the late scratching of Chatober at Moe.  Read more »

Bowman chasing Group One double

Thursday 25 May 2017, 6:38pm

Leading Group One jockey Hugh Bowman can add to his season tally of elite wins in two countries this weekend.  Read more »

Precieuse set for Royal Ascot raid

Thursday 25 May 2017, 6:33pm

Trainer Fabrice Chappet is considering running French 1000 Guineas winner Precieuse in either the Prix de Diane or Coronation Stakes.  Read more »

Syndicator Jamie Walter fined over ad

Thursday 25 May 2017, 6:33pm

Racehorse syndicator Jamie Walter has been fined for breaching the rules after a complaint from a rival over an advertisement.  Read more »

Geelong synthetic meetings transferred

Thursday 25 May 2017, 5:48pm

Concerns with the synthetic surface at Geelong have forced two upcoming meetings to be transferred.  Read more »

Corey Brown whip suspension set aside

Thursday 25 May 2017, 5:07pm

Corey Brown's suspension for excessive whip use for his winning ride in the Doomben Cup has been set aside on appeal.  Read more »

Peter and Paul Snowden cautious about Farm

Thursday 25 May 2017, 4:28pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden training partnership is cautious about their chances at Eagle Farm despite having a strong team of runners.  Read more »

Grand step up for Regine at Eagle Farm

Thursday 25 May 2017, 4:07pm

Regine will be giving away age to her Eagle Farm opponents but has the bloodlines to compensate.  Read more »

Decision pending on Lautaro Sandown run

Thursday 25 May 2017, 3:47pm

Options abound for last-start Scone winner Lautaro following his scratching from the McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Schofield cleared over Canterbury ride

Thursday 25 May 2017, 3:40pm

Jockey Glyn Schofield has been cleared over his tactics on Up 'N' Rolling, the beaten favourite in a race at Canterbury.  Read more »

Ben Currie to continue winning streak

Thursday 25 May 2017, 2:45pm

Trainer Ben Currie is hoping Col 'N' Lil can continue his winning streak by taking the Group Three Lord Mayor's Cup.  Read more »

Music Magnate in tune for Kingsford Smith

Thursday 25 May 2017, 2:38pm

A strong track gallop has indicated Music Magnate will be back to his best in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm after failing in the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Richard Of Yorke seeks redemption

Thursday 25 May 2017, 2:36pm

Chris Waller is confident imported stayers Richard Of Yorke and Soviet Courage can atone for underwhelming last starts when they run in the Listed McKell Cup.  Read more »

Stable favourite draws Wilde to Sandown

Thursday 25 May 2017, 2:19pm

Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde has a soft spot for Gold Medals who will represent his stable in the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Byrne gains Capital ride in Group Two race

Thursday 25 May 2017, 11:34am

In-form jockey Jim Byrne has picked up the ride on handy Brisbane youngster Capital Gain in the Group Two BRC Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Kiwis to feature at Eagle Farm

Thursday 25 May 2017, 11:13am

After a strong 2016 Eagle Farm carnival, New Zealand-trained horses are again expected to race well at the first feature meeting at the track this time around.  Read more »

Callan Murray off the mark in Hong Kong

Thursday 25 May 2017, 7:36am

South African jockey Callan Murray has ridden his first winner in Hong Kong at his second meeting.  Read more »

German-bred import ready for Sandown debut

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 4:59pm

Lightly raced German-bred import Global Gentl is set to make his Australian debut at Sandown.  Read more »

Double success for Darren Beadman

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 4:49pm

Godolphin trainer Darren Beadman has notched a second successive training double at Canterbury.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd sets Queensland riding record

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 4:44pm

Jeff Lloyd's win aboard the Toby Edmonds-trained Prontezza has helped him set a Queensland record.  Read more »

Listed ambition delay for Machinegun Jubs

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 3:30pm

Wet weather in Brisbane has stymied Machinegun Jubs' Queensland winter carnival ambitions as the mare seeks sounder footing at Randwick.  Read more »

Hallowed Crown sparked Godolphin interest

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 3:19pm

The win of Hallowed Crown in the Golden Rose put James Cummings on the radar as a potential Godolphin trainer.  Read more »

Lipizzan breaks duck with convincing win

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 3:03pm

Gary Portelli says two-year-old filly Lipizzan can step up to Saturday company after recording her maiden win at the Canterbury midweek meeting.  Read more »

Marlo Man furthers jumps career at Sandown

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 2:53pm

Marlo Man is chasing a feature jumps win when he lines up in the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Clearly a case for Stradbroke

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 2:34pm

Clearly Innocent can make certain he gets a start in the Stradbroke Handicap by racing well in the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup.  Read more »

Allergic primed for McKell Cup challenge

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 1:55pm

Godolphin trainer Darren Beadman believes Allergic can turn consistent form into a black-type win in the McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Sharp Speedo punt pays off

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 1:05pm

Trainer Chris Anderson's punt to pay up a second Queensland Oaks nomination for Sharp Speedo has been franked by the filly's victory at Ipswich.  Read more »

Hopfgarten beats the ballot blues

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 12:30pm

Hopfgarten has easily made the field for Saturday's Kingsford Smith Cup after a scare he might be balloted out.  Read more »

Queensland cadet steward resigns

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 12:23pm

A cadet steward in Queensland has resigned after allegedly mishanding a swab document.  Read more »

Proven Thoroughbreds invite you to their Open Day

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 11:26am

The John Thompson stable is aesthetically the best setting at Randwick. High above the course with great views, plenty of trees, air flow through the spacious boxes, outdoor yards and astonishingly quiet for an inner-city location.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 24/5/2017

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 11:24am

This week's Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Mosse to ride for new racing concern

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 5:58am

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Gerald Mosse will be the retained rider for Phoenix Thoroughbreds.  Read more »

Trainer Pat Carey to face RAD Board

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 6:07pm

Mornington trainer Pat Carey has a date with the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after being charged with misconduct.  Read more »

Lindsay Park chasing winning numbers

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 5:52pm

As one of only three stables to achieve the 300 winner mark in a season, Lindsay Park is hoping to again achieve the feat.  Read more »

Broadside could give McKell a wide berth

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 5:37pm

Progressive stayer Broadside appears unlikely to back up from his Rosehill win in the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Gelded Lizard on the comeback trail

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 4:58pm

Lizard Island has come through his comeback trial at Cranbourne in good order as trainer Pat Hyland looks towards a spring campaign.  Read more »

Under The Thumb hikes to Highway

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 2:45pm

Tamworth-based gelding Under The Thumb will make his city debut in a Highway Handicap at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Weir a big player in feature jumps race

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 12:17pm

Besides the big races in Queensland, leading trainer Darren Weir is expected to be a key player in the feature jumps races at Sandown.  Read more »

Godolphin appoint James Cummings as Head Trainer in Australia

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 12:14pm

Godolphin have appointed James Cummings as the global operation’s Head Trainer in Australia.   Read more »

Portelli looking to life after Rebel Dane

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 11:50am

Gary Portelli won't be able to replace Rebel Dane who has a new home at stud but hopes his younger sister can show some of the dual Group One winner's talent.  Read more »

Neil Wilson becomes interim VRC CEO

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 11:37am

The honorary treasurer of the VRC, Neil Wilson, has stepped into the role of interim chief executive following the resignation of Simon Love.  Read more »

Inglis to hold Turungga Farm Unreserved Dispersal

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 11:19am

Inglis is proud to announce it will be conducting a dispersal sale of one of Australia’s leading thoroughbred studs, Turangga Farm, on Sunday July 23.  Read more »

James Cummings joins Godolphin

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 7:15am

James Cummings has been confirmed as head trainer for Godolphin Australia, replacing John O'Shea.  Read more »

Solow retired by trainer Freddy Head

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 7:07am

Trainer Freddy Head has announced the retirement of champion miler Solow.  Read more »

Brisbane now a target for Black Heart Bart

Monday 22 May 2017, 5:28pm

Black Heart Bart has pulled up well from his unplaced run in Adelaide and is now heading to Brisbane for the Kingsford-Smith Cup.  Read more »

Kiwis ready to pounce in Premier's Cup

Monday 22 May 2017, 5:24pm

New Zealand stayers Benzini and Chocante are ready to show what they are made of in the Premier's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Simon Morrish steps up for caretaker role

Monday 22 May 2017, 5:06pm

With Matt Cumani about to start a suspension, fellow Ballarat trainer Simon Morrish will take over in a caretaker role.  Read more »

Lautaro to stake claim in McKell Cup

Monday 22 May 2017, 4:22pm

Country-trained Lautaro will take on the city horses again in the McKell Cup after a stellar performance at Scone.  Read more »

Wells ready for jumps return at Sandown

Monday 22 May 2017, 4:12pm

Connections of Wells will be hoping to go one better when Wells makes his return to jumping in the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown.  Read more »

Snitzel sets new 2yo winners record

Monday 22 May 2017, 3:32pm

May has been a terrific month for Snitzel.   Read more »

Another record looming for Jeff Lloyd

Monday 22 May 2017, 1:42pm

Premier Brisbane jockey Jeff Lloyd is set to create another record this week as he chases Chris Munce's Queensland total.  Read more »

Miss Cover Girl to finish on a high

Monday 22 May 2017, 1:12pm

Group One winner Miss Cover Girl is set to finish her career with a win in the Glenlogan Park Stud Stakes on Saturday.  Read more »

No surgery for injured Regan Bayliss

Monday 22 May 2017, 12:22pm

Regan Bayliss is likely to be on the sidelines for six weeks with a fractured wrist but has escaped surgery.  Read more »