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Melbourne metro debut for WA apprentice

Friday 3 January 2014, 2:59pm

WA apprentice Aaron Mitchell gets his first taste of Melbourne metropolitan racing when he rides Donna Madeira for trainer Pat Carey at Caulfield.  Read more »

Uratta Belle to take Inglis Classic step

Friday 3 January 2014, 2:38pm

Inglis Classic ambitions go on the line for several two-year-olds at Rosehill, including the Kylie Gavenlock-trained Uratta Belle.  Read more »

King Cobia in fine fettle for Goldmarket

Friday 3 January 2014, 2:23pm

In-form King Cobia is poised to add to trainer Gai Waterhouse's impressive record in Gold Coast feature races when he contests the Goldmarket.  Read more »

Blake Shinn suspension appeal date set

Friday 3 January 2014, 1:40pm

Blake Shinn's appeal against a careless riding ban which would keep him out of the Magic Millions will be heard two days before the rich race.  Read more »

Zlatan returns after spring disappointment

Friday 3 January 2014, 1:18pm

Ambitious spring plans had to be shelved for Zlatan but the middle-distance galloper has been cleared to resume his promising career at Caulfield.  Read more »

Prior Baron out to end run of Cup placings

Friday 3 January 2014, 12:14pm

Veteran galloper Prior Baron is poised to make up for his narrow defeat in 2013 when he contests the $30,000 Gilgandra Cup.  Read more »

Meydan first for jockey Twiston-Davies

Friday 3 January 2014, 11:47am

Willy Twiston-Davies, appointed No.1 rider for Mick Channon for the 2014 English Flat season of racing, has posted his first Meydan winner  Read more »

Heat concerns force Ipswich races move

Friday 3 January 2014, 11:05am

A race meeting at Ipswich in south-east Queensland has been pushed back 24 hours with 45C temperatures forecast.  Read more »

Trainer Roy Dawson dies aged 84

Thursday 2 January 2014, 7:44pm

Legendary Queensland trainer Roy Dawson, who prepared top filly Scomeld, has died at the age of 84.  Read more »

Shinn expected to appeal riding suspension

Thursday 2 January 2014, 5:51pm

Jockey Blake Shinn is tipped to appeal a suspension in a bid to ride in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Beach Front, Stanley after second city win

Thursday 2 January 2014, 4:32pm

Beach Front is relishing life under jockey-turned-trainer Brent Stanley and is lining up for her second city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Magnus Opus in metro test at Caulfield

Thursday 2 January 2014, 4:01pm

Magnus Opus opened his racing career wirth an impressive win at Seymour and now gets the chance to prove his ability in a city race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gollan having second thoughts with Royale

Thursday 2 January 2014, 3:23pm

Vienna Royale is still in Magic Millions contention with Tony Gollan prepared to give the youngster the benefit of the doubt for a Toowoomba defeat.  Read more »

Doughty doubles up for Listed Goldmarket

Thursday 2 January 2014, 3:17pm

Early favourite Morning Captain and stablemate Little Brown Horse will be trying to give trainer Kelly Doughty her first Goldmarket success  Read more »

Satin Shoes returns for another campaign

Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:59pm

Stakes-winning mare Satin Shoes will be given another chance on the racetrack after failing to get in foal.  Read more »

Adebisi doubtful for Bat Out Of Hell start

Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:54pm

A big weight, a wide barrier and a forecast for hot weather seem certain to keep Adebisi out of the Bat Out Of Hell at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Qld racing officials braced for heatwave

Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:27pm

Queensland racing officials are preparing emergency measures if a predicted heatweave hits race meetings in the state.  Read more »

King poised to make most of Sydney move

Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:16pm

Former Perth jockey Paul King is hoping his introduction to Sydney racing can go to another level with four rides at Rosehill.  Read more »

No decision on rider for Gigginstown role

Thursday 2 January 2014, 11:14am

Bryan Cooper is a short-priced favourite to land the job as No.1 rider for Gigginstown House Stud after Davy Russell's sacking.  Read more »

Suspended Shinn set to miss Magic Millions

Wednesday 1 January 2014, 6:55pm

Blake Shinn will miss the Magic Millions ride on the Gai Waterhouse-trained Cyclone after being suspended at Randwick.  Read more »