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Royal Ascot next for Caravaggio
Dublin
Monday 22 May 2017, 12:10pm
The Aidan O'Brien-trained Caravaggio is the firming favourite for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot after his first-up win., Read more »
First Australian winner for Americain
Sydney
Monday 22 May 2017, 11:48am
Geegee Blackprince has given Melbourne Cup winner Americain his first Australian win as a sire with victory in the Tasmanian Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Counterattack To Join The Kitchwin Hills Roster For 2017
Monday 22 May 2017, 10:41am
As a prolific stallion, as a sire of sires, as a broodmare sire, Redoute’s Choice has reshaped breeding and racing in Australia. So the question beckons, who is the best bred son of Redoute’s Choice to ever stand at stud? Read more »
Blanco Cara Stakes Oaks Claim
Monday 22 May 2017, 10:11am
Promising stayer BLANCO CARA franked her recent 5th in the Gold Coast Bracelet by disposing of a C1 & Maiden field at Newcastle Saturday, lapping up the 2340m though hardly relishing the Soft 7 ground. Read more »
Smart Missile strikes with a stakes double
Monday 22 May 2017, 9:37am
Last season's Champion First Season Sire Smart Missile struck in Adelaide on Saturday with his first stakes double and suddenly, the race for the 2016/17 Second Season Sires' title has intensified. Read more »
Zac Purton notches Hong Kong milestone
Sydney
Monday 22 May 2017, 7:00am
Ex pat Australian Zac Purton has become the fourth jockey to reach the 700-winner mark in Hong Kong. Read more »
Soul Stirring a Classic winner for Frankel
Sydney
Monday 22 May 2017, 6:43am
Soul Stirring has become Frankel's first Classic winner with her victory in the Japanese Oaks. Read more »
James Innes Jr suspended at Rosehill
Sydney
Sunday 21 May 2017, 6:05pm
James Innes Jr's chances to overhaul Andrew Adkins in the Sydney apprentices' premiership have been stalled by suspension. Read more »
Michele Payne receives international award
Sydney
Sunday 21 May 2017, 5:23pm
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has received an international equestrian award in Washington DC. Read more »
Louvre to fly in for Kingsford-Smith Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 21 May 2017, 5:05pm
Under The Louvre will chase a second Group One Brisbane win in the Kingsford-Smith Cup at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Another 2yo winner for Snitzel
Sydney
Sunday 21 May 2017, 4:37pm
Snitzel has increased his record tally of two-year-old winners this season with Shadow Dancer's victory in New Zealand. Read more »
Another Queensland steward stood down
Brisbane
Sunday 21 May 2017, 3:40pm
A cadet steward has become the fifth Queensland Racing Integrity Commission official stood down or redeployed in the past seven months. Read more »
Munce has three for Sires
Brisbane
Sunday 21 May 2017, 3:25pm
Trainer Chris Munce has a chance to continue his great two-year-old season with three runners in the Group Two BRC Group Two Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Lindsay Park eyes off feature jumps race
Melbourne
Sunday 21 May 2017, 2:57pm
Honey Steel's Gold will try to add a feature jumps race to the Lindsay Park record when he runs in the Australian Hurdle at Sandown. Read more »
Tumbler to run in late winter
Brisbane
Sunday 21 May 2017, 2:29pm
Smart mare Tumbler is recovering from a minor problem and should be ready to race late in the winter carnival. Read more »
Trainers to get Eagle Farm track update
Brisbane
Sunday 21 May 2017, 10:53am
The Brisbane Race Club will brief trainers on the controversial Eagle Farm track ahead of its next meeting. Read more »
Cloud Computing springs upset in Preakness
Baltimore
Sunday 21 May 2017, 10:10am
Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming has been unplaced in the Preakness Stakes won by Cloud Computing. Read more »
Lockinge win for Godolphin's Ribchester
London
Sunday 21 May 2017, 10:09am
Ribchester has given Godolphin a record eighth win in the Group One Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Read more »
Lindsay Park celebrates Magic in Goodwood
Melbourne
Saturday 20 May 2017, 5:51pm
Vega Magic has given Lindsay Park extra cause for celebration with his win in the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville. Read more »
Cahill banned for careless riding
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 5:45pm
Michael Cahill has been suspended for 11 days for careless riding and also been fined $500 for excessive whip use. Read more »
Jungle Edge lifts Bell's spirits
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 5:41pm
It was a case of mixed emotions for trainer Mick Bell after Jungle Edge scored a thrilling all-the-way win in the Group Three BRC Sprint at Doomben. Read more »
Dagny posts another Waller milestone
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 5:35pm
Dagny has provided Chris Waller with his 400th winner at Rosehill, while stablemate Firebird Flyer was the focal point in the last after throwing his rider. Read more »
Brown suspended for whip use in Cup win
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 5:29pm
Doomben Cup winning jockey Corey Brown has been suspended for seven days and fined $2000 for excessive whip use in the race. Read more »
Extra Zero celebrates start 100 with a win
Melbourne
Saturday 20 May 2017, 5:15pm
Lindsay Park galloper Extra Zero has scored his seventh career win at start 100 with an explosive win at Flemington. Read more »
Kenedna survives protest to win The Roses
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 5:09pm
Kenedna won the Group Two Roses at Doomben on Saturday after surviving a protest from runner-up Oklahoma Girl. Read more »
Bonny mare wins again at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 4:35pm
Bonny O'Reilly has confirmed her place on a float to Brisbane with victory at Rosehill. Read more »
Big weight can't halt De Little Engine
Melbourne
Saturday 20 May 2017, 4:24pm
De Little Engine has lumped 58.5kg to an easy victory in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Invinzabeel secures coveted victory
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 4:22pm
Chris Waller has trained the winner of the Winx Hall Of Fame Handicap at Rosehill, with Invinzabeel claiming a memorable victory. Read more »
Lees' sense proves correct in Doomben Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 4:16pm
Everything went to plan for Sense of Occasion when he came from well back to win the Group One Doomben Cup. Read more »
Byrne confidence in Bidii Babe pays off
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 3:11pm
Jim Byrne's confidence after riding Bidii Babe track work was proved right when she won the Listed Bright Shadow Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Clear The Beach makes a splash at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 2:52pm
Rarely sighted gelding Clear The Beach was prominent at Rosehill, scoring the Lloyd Williams Hall Of Fame Handicap in style. Read more »
Tactical Advantage shows his class
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 2:44pm
Tactical Advantage firmed in Stradbroke Handicap betting after his narrow win at Doomben on Saturday. Read more »
2YO record for Snitzel and Ryan
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 2:16pm
Pymble has given his sire Sntizel an Australian record 31 individual two-year-old winners in a season. Read more »
The Virginian bound for Stradbroke
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 2:09pm
At his first start back from injury, The Virginian has earned himself a tilt at the Group One Stradbroke Handicap by winning at Doomben. Read more »
Hay Now notches city win at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 2:01pm
Hay Now has won for the fourth time in nine starts after Nick Heywood rode the mare to victory at Rosehill. Read more »
New Universe still unbeaten in Australia
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 1:53pm
Tommy Berry marvelled at New Universe's determination after the sprinter finished strongly on a soft track to go back-to-back at Rosehill. Read more »
Atkins target for Pardoe
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 1:31pm
Pardoe gave a tick to the provincial form and stormed into J J Atkins contention after his fast-finishing win in the Oxlade Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Overstep back in form at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 20 May 2017, 1:27pm
Overstep has appreciated a weight drop with a comfortable win up the straight at Flemington. Read more »
Aloisia impressive in Australian debut
Melbourne
Saturday 20 May 2017, 12:54pm
A trip to Queensland is on the cards for former New Zealand filly Aloisia after her breakthrough win at Flemington. Read more »
Quick Feet too fast at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 12:48pm
Co-trainer Peter Snowden has celebrated the win of Quick Feet after coming close to scratching her from Rosehill. Read more »
Gully Command wins for Lloyd and Currie
Brisbane
Saturday 20 May 2017, 12:44pm
Jeff Lloyd has won his fifth race for trainer Ben Currie in the past two months, this time aboard country Cups bound Gully Command at Doomben. Read more »
Consecutive wins for Godolphin's Viridine
Sydney
Saturday 20 May 2017, 12:18pm
Promising Godolphin colt Viridine and jockey Rory Hutchings have combined for a second successive win at Rosehill. Read more »
Dartmouth wins Yorkshire Cup for The Queen
York
Saturday 20 May 2017, 9:08am
Ryan Moore has been seen at his best in victory on Dartmouth in the Yorkshire Cup for The Queen at York. Read more »
Mack trucking along for another Highway
Sydney
Friday 19 May 2017, 6:19pm
Mudgee trainer Mack Griffith is eyeing back-to-back Highway wins with Schedule and the recently acquired Puzzling Wonder at Rosehill. Read more »
New Universe locked on fast track
Sydney
Friday 19 May 2017, 5:22pm
Chris Waller has resisted the temptation to test sprinter New Universe over longer distances as the gelding targets back-to-back wins at Rosehill. Read more »
Richie has emphasis on Cup
Brisbane
Friday 19 May 2017, 5:12pm
Richie Stephenson believes Emphasis' record at 2000m gives him a much better chance in the Doomben Cup than his price suggests. Read more »
Two Seymour trainers to face RAD Board
Melbourne
Friday 19 May 2017, 4:04pm
Seymour-based trainers Shannon Hope and Mark Thomas have been charged with conduct offences. Read more »
Former Perth sprinters tackle Goodwood
Melbourne
Friday 19 May 2017, 3:48pm
Leading trainers Darren Weir and David Hayes have two former Perth sprinters primed ahead of the Goodwood at Morphettville. Read more »
Sydney debut looms for Art Attack
Sydney
Friday 19 May 2017, 3:45pm
Port Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham starts her winter campaign in Sydney with Art Attack's metropolitan debut in the Highway Plate at Rosehill. Read more »
O'Brien with key Flemington chances
Melbourne
Friday 19 May 2017, 3:29pm
Danny O'Brien is set to saddle up two favourites on Andrew Ramsden Stakes day including De Little Engine in the main event. Read more »
Kris Lees can sense a Cup win
Brisbane
Friday 19 May 2017, 3:17pm
Noted wet track horse Sense of Occasion will be well supported in Group One Doomben Cup. Read more »
Heavy track for Doomben Cup
Brisbane
Friday 19 May 2017, 2:54pm
Stewards have downgraded the track rating for Doomben Cup day to a heavy nine after an afternoon inspection on race eve. Read more »
Regan Bayliss injured in Geelong fall
Melbourne
Friday 19 May 2017, 2:50pm
Jockey Regan Bayliss is expected to be out of action for several weeks after breaking his wrist in a fall at Geelong. Read more »
Pletcher dreaming of Preakness win
Baltimore
Friday 19 May 2017, 2:31pm
Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness Stakes favourite Always Dreaming has had a trouble-free lead-up to the race. Read more »
Rain forces race meetings to be called off
Sydney
Friday 19 May 2017, 2:04pm
Rain has forced the Wagga Wagga and Ipswich races to be called off with the Doomben Cup meeting to be rain affected. Read more »
Candika ready for Oaks trial
Brisbane
Friday 19 May 2017, 1:45pm
Candika will have her final test for a start in the Queensland Oaks when she tackles 2000 metres in the Group Two Doomben Roses. Read more »
The further the better for Just Junior
Melbourne
Friday 19 May 2017, 1:20pm
Ciaron Maher says Just Junior has more flat ability than his siblings Al Garhood and Regina Coeli ahead of the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Strawberry Boy set for first-up win
Brisbane
Friday 19 May 2017, 12:56pm
Veteran gelding Strawberry Boy has had two strong trials as he prepares to break a winning drought in the BRC Sprint on Saturday. Read more »
Brisbane trial for Oak Door at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 19 May 2017, 12:18pm
Richer races in Brisbane are on the radar for Oak Door if he runs well in the Straight Six at Flemington. Read more »
Astute Breeders Look to Xtravagant
Friday 19 May 2017, 11:42am
Earlier this week a 'Nicks that Click' story on Breednet attracted widespread attention highlighting the growing affinity between top class sires High Chaparral (IRE) and Pentire (GB), whose very best colt Xtravagant stands his debut season at Newhaven Park in Australia this spring. Read more »
English trainer Alan Swinbank dies aged 62
London
Friday 19 May 2017, 7:58am
English trainer Alan Swinbank, who took Collier Hill to international Group One glory, has died aged 62. Read more »
Newnham craves maiden win for Ipso Facto
Sydney
Thursday 18 May 2017, 5:04pm
Mark Newnham hopes Ipso Facto can join Tulip, Pierone and Pierata as winners sired by Pierro, the champion he developed an affinity with at Tulloch Lodge. Read more »
Windsor Park Stud eyeing Group One success
Sydney
Thursday 18 May 2017, 4:47pm
Vanbrugh and Rageese will be out to enhance their records in Australian Group One races before they are retired to New Zealand's Windsor Park Stud. Read more »
Demonstrate's second crack at Straight Six
Melbourne
Thursday 18 May 2017, 4:27pm
Unplaced as favourite in the Straight Six a year ago, Godolphin's Demonstrate is back for another crack at the Listed race at Flemington. Read more »
Australian Racing Hall Of Fame inductees
Melbourne
Thursday 18 May 2017, 3:38pm
A list of the 2017 Australian Racing Hall Of Fame inductees. Read more »
Divine Quality out to remain unbeaten
Melbourne
Thursday 18 May 2017, 3:27pm
Three-year-old Divine Quality will be out to maintain an unbeaten start to her career when she steps out as favourite in her third race at Flemington. Read more »
Harrison needs to be on form
Brisbane
Thursday 18 May 2017, 3:12pm
Jockey Tegan Harrison will need to reproduce one of her best rides to help Cabin Fever overcome a wide barrier in the Listed Oxlade Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Draw the barrier to black-type bid
Sydney
Thursday 18 May 2017, 3:00pm
Bjorn Baker still plans to send Bonny O'Reilly to the Queensland winter carnival after her Doomben debut on Saturday was scrapped because of a bad barrier. Read more »
Australian debut for import at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 18 May 2017, 2:13pm
Sam Pritchard-Gordon is set to run the imported Our Yangtze first-up in a 2000m-race at Flemington. Read more »
The Virginian on Stradbroke trail
Brisbane
Thursday 18 May 2017, 2:01pm
Stradbroke Handicap minor placegetter The Virginian will be out to cement his place in this year's race via the Chief De Beers Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Filly a bright stakes chance at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 18 May 2017, 1:51pm
With A Promise will bypass a contest against her own age group to take on older mares in the Bright Shadow Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Lucky Liberty gains start in The Goodwood
Melbourne
Thursday 18 May 2017, 1:35pm
The Henry Dwyer-trained Lucky Liberty has gained a start in the Group One Goodwood as first emergency after the scratching of Viddora from the $1 million race. Read more »
Williams pays Waller huge compliment
Melbourne
Thursday 18 May 2017, 1:24pm
Australian Racing Hall Of Fame inductee Lloyd Williams says Chris Waller should have been inducted at the same time as champion mare Winx. Read more »
Darren Beadman set to equal rare feat
Brisbane
Thursday 18 May 2017, 1:17pm
Darren Beadman is in only his second week as a trainer but is set to achieve a feat not completed for 65 years. Read more »
Extra Zero poised for his 100th race start
Melbourne
Thursday 18 May 2017, 12:16pm
Ten-year-old Extra Zero will reach a milestone when he steps out for his 100th start in a 2000m-handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Bolwell to be transferred to Sydney
Sydney
Thursday 18 May 2017, 11:47am
Injured apprentice Melanie Bolwell will continue her recovery from serious injuries in Sydney's Liverpool Hospital. Read more »
Rain to determine Hopfgarten's race
Brisbane
Thursday 18 May 2017, 11:38am
Hopfgarten will run in the BRC Sprint on Saturday if predicted rain arrives in Brisbane but otherwise is likely to be saved for the Kingsford Smith Cup. Read more »
Three more Weir horses arrive in Brisbane
Sydney
Thursday 18 May 2017, 8:51am
Three more of Victorian trainer Darren Weir's winter carnival horses have arrived in Brisbane after travel concerns. Read more »
Defcon to stand at Eureka Stud in 2017
Thursday 18 May 2017, 8:36am
The brilliantly fast Group-winning juvenile Defcon will take up stud duties at Eureka Stud in 2017 at a fee of $8,800 (inc GST). Read more »
BHA committed to addressing diversity
London
Thursday 18 May 2017, 7:51am
A first report into gender diversity in racing serves as a stark reminder more needs to be done within the sport, the British Horseracing Authority says. Read more »
Alexander with two good Flemington chances
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 4:46pm
Trainer Archie Alexander is set to have two good chances at Flemington with three-year-old filly Spanner Head and import Fastnet Latina in separate 1600m races. Read more »
Maiden victory for promising colt Sambro
Sydney
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 4:44pm
Chris Waller has notched another training milestone at Warwick Farm as colt Sambro recorded the first win of his career. Read more »
Mount Panorama finally sheds maiden tag
Gold Coast
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 4:26pm
Sydney galloper Mount Panorama has won at the Gold Coast to shed his tag as Australia's best maiden. Read more »
High Bowman strikes with early Farm treble
Sydney
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 3:59pm
Three-year-old filly Difficult To Get has a Sydney Saturday city race on her radar after scoring over her preferred distance at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Waller covets win in Winx race
Sydney
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 2:59pm
Chris Waller has said winning the Rosehill race recognising Winx's elevation to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame would rate as a career highlight. Read more »
Williams, Miller earn Hall Of Fame status
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 2:48pm
Lloyd Williams and John Miller have been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame declaring it a great honour. Read more »
De Little Engine ready for Andrew Ramsden
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 1:12pm
Trainer Danny O'Brien will have two runners in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington headed by last year's placegetter De Little Engine. Read more »
Rudy sneaks in to Doomben Cup field
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 12:06pm
After looking certain to miss a start, Rudy has gained the final place in the Group One Doomben Cup field. Read more »
McCulloch follows family footsteps in Cup
Brisbane
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 11:53am
Kiwi jockey Kelly McCulloch is hoping she can be as successful in Brisbane as her sister Rosie Myers was on Benzini last year. Read more »
Winx joins racing's elite in Hall of Fame
Melbourne
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 10:37am
Champion racehorse Winx is one of 11 inductees into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. Read more »
Prime Dispatch 17/5/2017
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 10:07am
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
Doomben Cup favourite arrives in Brisbane
Sydney
Wednesday 17 May 2017, 7:27am
The Darren Weir-trained Articus and Star Exhibit have arrived in Brisbane for the Doomben Cup after flight delays. Read more »
VRC CEO Simon Love resigns
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 6:03pm
After almost two years as the chief executive of the Victoria Racing Club, Simon Love has handed in his resignation. Read more »
Bayliss, Lindsay Park dominate at Geelong
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 5:50pm
Jockey Regan Bayliss and the Lindsay Park training team have combined for five winners on the program at a provincial meeting at Geelong. Read more »
Shoreham is right back home at Flemington
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 5:23pm
After interstate stints with Gerald Ryan and Les Kelly, Shoreham has returned home to the stables of Saab Hasan at Flemington. Read more »
Hay Now set for Rosehill debut
Sydney
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 5:17pm
Canberra-based mare Hay Now will strive to preserve an impressive record when she makes her Sydney debut at Rosehill. Read more »
Karacatis earns third shot at G1 Goodwood
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 3:30pm
Victory in the D C McKay Stakes has given eight-year-old Karacatis a third shot at the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville. Read more »
Jake to stake Qld Derby claims
Sydney
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 2:46pm
His performance in a race in rural New Zealand will determine whether Jake The Muss makes the trip to Australia for the Queensland Derby. Read more »
Dubois seeks another French connection
Sydney
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 2:36pm
NSW-based French trainer Jean Dubois will scour his homeland looking for fresh talent to boost his stable. Read more »
Weir horses booked for Brisbane travel
Melbourne
Tuesday 16 May 2017, 1:09pm
Trainer Darren Weir has his Brisbane-bound horses booked on three early morning flights but there are no guarantees they can fly. Read more »