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Cooldini heading for Sydney Cup

Tuesday 7 January 2014, 2:01pm

Experienced stayer Cooldini is returning in the 1400m Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington but his long-term aim is the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Unencumbered draws gate three for Millions

Tuesday 7 January 2014, 10:28am

Magic Millions Classic favourite Unencumbered has drawn ideally in barrier three while his main rival Invisible has also fared well with fate seven.  Read more »

Encke and Certify back in training

Tuesday 7 January 2014, 8:12am

Godolphin has announced the return to training of Group One winners Encke and Certify after the pair's ban in the wake of the Al Zarooni steroid scandal.  Read more »

Noonan excited about Magic Millions chance

Monday 6 January 2014, 6:12pm

Jockey Jake Noonan is looking forward to partnering I Am The General in the Magic Millions Classic and rates the colt a live chance in the $2 million race.  Read more »

Full field declared for the Magic Millions

Monday 6 January 2014, 5:57pm

Capacity fields have been declared for the $2 million Magic Millions Classic and $1 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Strong entries for Gosford features

Monday 6 January 2014, 5:25pm

Rosehill winner Two Blue is among the entries for the Group Three Belle Of The Turf Stakes at the Gosford Cup meeting.  Read more »

Prettyfamous to back up from Carrington

Monday 6 January 2014, 5:21pm

Prettyfamous will back up from her fourth in the Carrington Stakes in a fillies and mares race on her home track at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Gig ready for stakes test at Flemington

Monday 6 January 2014, 5:01pm

Trainer Shawn Mathrick will give last start city winner Gig her first test in stakes company in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes.  Read more »

Charlie Boy fit for Magic Millions Guineas

Monday 6 January 2014, 4:58pm

Gerald Ryan has no concerns over Charlie Boy's fitness leading into the Magic Millions Guineas despite the colt not having raced since October.  Read more »

Steven King closing in on race return

Monday 6 January 2014, 2:03pm

Jockey Steven King says he is close to a race return after spending more than eight months on the sidelines recovering from a foot injury.  Read more »

Terry Biddlecombe dies aged 72

Monday 6 January 2014, 11:51am

Former champion British jumps jockey Terry Biddlecombe has died aged 72 after two years of ill health following a stroke.  Read more »

Takeover Target rematch for sprinters

Sunday 5 January 2014, 6:02pm

The three horses which figured in the Carrington Stakes photo finish are set to do battle again in Gosford's feature sprint.  Read more »

Rich targets for Vasil three-year-olds

Sunday 5 January 2014, 5:04pm

Tony Vasil has Group One ambitions with Prince Harada this campaign while stablemate The Bowler is on target for a shot at the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Brigantin ready to open Australian account

Sunday 5 January 2014, 4:50pm

Chris Waller is looking to new stable recruit Brigantin to produce his best when he runs in the Gosford Gold Cup.  Read more »

Invisible to make his presence felt in MM

Sunday 5 January 2014, 4:40pm

Magic Millions second favourite Invisible will travel to Queensland late in the week ahead of the $2 million race which will be just his second start.  Read more »

Star Thoroughbreds to join with Waller

Sunday 5 January 2014, 2:33pm

After 20 years with Gai Waterhouse, the Star Thoroughbreds syndication company is to send all its 2014 yearling purchases to Chris Waller.  Read more »

Positive signs for St Nicholas Abbey

Sunday 5 January 2014, 9:32am

St Nicholas Abbey is showing signs of recovery from the life-threatening hoof disease laminits aided by maggot therapy.  Read more »

Mount Athos in stable switch to Botti

Sunday 5 January 2014, 8:16am

Melbourne Cup third placegetter Mount Athos has figured in a stable switch from Luca Cumani to Marco Botti.  Read more »

Duffy doubles up on 10-meeting suspension

Saturday 4 January 2014, 6:28pm

Apprentice jockey Jake Duffy has been suspended for 10 meetings for careless riding at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winning treble for Oliver at Caulfield

Saturday 4 January 2014, 6:16pm

Damien Oliver has extended his lead to five in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership with a winning treble at Caulfield.  Read more »