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Jockeys backing diet research

Thursday 19 December 2013, 8:50am

A leading English university has designed a scientific diet plan to help jockeys lose and maintain weight healthily.  Read more »

Heathcote sets Sea Red on path to Qld Oaks

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 6:05pm

Doomben winner Sea Red has the Queensland Oaks in her long-range plans after winning at Doomben.  Read more »

BC3 prizemoney to go to administrator

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 5:51pm

Prize money earned by racehorses owned by embattled racing company BC3 Throughbreds will be paid to an administrator, Racing Victoria has announced.  Read more »

Huge week for O'Shea set to get bigger

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 4:54pm

The well-bred Shelford will be on trial for a Group One test in New Zealand when he resumes from a let-up at Rosehill.  Read more »

Portelli commits Handsome to quick back-up

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 4:44pm

Handsome has recovered so well after his Moonee Valley win, trainer Troy Portelli wants to race the stayer again as soon as he possibly can.  Read more »

Racing fees dispute set for court showdown

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 4:28pm

A row between Racing Queensland and TattsBet over $126 million in outstanding fees will be resolved in court.  Read more »

Hadiklaim upstages blue bloods for Waller

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 3:58pm

Chris Waller is lukewarm on a Magic Millions Trophy start for Hadiklaim despite her debut win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Exciting weekend prospects for Kavanagh

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 3:37pm

Three lightly raced horses will figure prominently in trainer Mark Kavanagh's hopes for racing at Moonee Valley and Flemington.  Read more »

Heathcote delivers for Dato Tan Chin Nam

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 3:32pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is hoping Tale Of The Dragon's Doomben win can lead to more Brisbane success for owner Dato Tan Chin Nam.  Read more »

Stallion Barn Yarn - Strategic Maneuver

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 2:33pm

This week as the breeding season draws to a close, we talk with Strate­g­ic Ma­neu­ver about his exciting first crop of yearlings and learn about his secret preference for the old girls..  Read more »

Waterhouse out to bolster Millions team

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 2:12pm

Gai Waterhouse has one serious Magic Millions chance in Echo Gal but is hoping she might have another after a lead-up race at Wyong.   Read more »

Esprit De Bullet to relish pet distance

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 2:03pm

Eight-year-old gelding Esprit De Bullet is back to his favourite distance at Flemington and can show his best over 1000m.  Read more »

Sacred Sprinter poised for Kempton return

Wednesday 18 December 2013, 10:58am

Outstanding English jumper Sprinter Sacred has been cleared to make a return to racing in the Desert Orchid Chase.  Read more »

Inglis explains its position on BC3

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 8:35pm

Inglis managing director says BC3 defaulted on payment for Black Caviar's little brother who continues to battle laminitis but had previously paid on time.  Read more »

Trainer quizzed over illegal diuretic

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 7:54pm

Trainer Shane Kember is the subject of a Racing NSW inquiry into an illegal diuretic found in one of his horses.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel in hoof injury scare

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:49pm

A hoof injury has curtailed autumn plans for Commanding Jewel but trainer Leon Corstens says the mare could catch the end of the rich carnival.  Read more »

Sheer Style to live up to her Ballarat win

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:41pm

Sheer Style is primed to cement her Magic Millions Classic claims when she runs in the lead-up at Wyong.  Read more »

Calvo to bring more Christmas cheer

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:39pm

Trainer Lee Curtis doesn't expect to get 50-1 again about Calvo when he runs at Rosehill aiming for a repeat victory.  Read more »

Road Trippin' to continue stable success

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:34pm

Trainer Stephen Theordore is hoping Road Trippin' can emulate the recent success of stablemates Don't Get Excited and Kiss Me Ketut.  Read more »

Jockey ban cut by six months

Tuesday 17 December 2013, 4:23pm

Jockey Jason Maskiell has had an 18-month suspension reduced to 12 months after an appeal hearing in Melbourne.  Read more »