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Gerard Butler appeals five-year ban

Thursday 12 December 2013, 7:52am

English trainer Gerard Butler has appealed his five-year disqualification for using banned steroids on his horses.  Read more »

Schofield back a winner with Diamond hope

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:13pm

Chad Schofield returned from back-to-back careless riding suspensions with a winner on Blue Diamond-bound filly Wawail at Caulfield.  Read more »

Milestone win for Ben Hull at Doomben

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:43pm

Leading apprentice Tegan Harrison provided her partner Ben Hull with his first city winner as a trainer when she rode Wind Dancer to victory at Doomben.  Read more »

Prince Of Penzance returns at Flemington

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:37pm

Lightly raced gelding Prince Of Penzance makes his return at Flemington with trainer Darren Weir considering the Mornington Cup as a summer target.  Read more »

Return of injury-plagued Base delayed

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:14pm

After more than two years sidelined by injuries, former Lloyd Williams-owned gelding Base is on the comeback trail for a new trainer.  Read more »

Echo Gal stamps claims for Magic Millions

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:06pm

An appeal against a Hong Kong suspension will determine if Tommy Berry can ride Warwick Farm winner Echo Gal in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Millions still the plan for Nordic Empire

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:34pm

Nordic Empire has returned to Mick Price's stable after a short break in the paddock and will race at Canterbury ahead of a trip to the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Absalon clear for Villiers Stakes start

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:11pm

Absalon has drawn wide in the Villiers Stakes but Sam Kavanagh says the sprinter-miler deserves his chance to run in Sydney's premier race of the summer.  Read more »

Victorian trainer fined over positive swab

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:46pm

Bendigo trainer Shaun Dwyer has been slapped with a $1000 fine over a positive test returned by his galloper Anudjawun.  Read more »

Lees looking to Uate to brighten his week

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:29pm

Kris Lees is hoping smart sprinter Uate can temper a sad week for the stable following the loss of one of its most promising horses.  Read more »

Inglis removes horses from Vlahos property

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:26pm

Eight thoroughbreds have been removed from the property of former BC3 chairman Bill Vlahos by one of Australia's biggest auctioneer companies.  Read more »

Perth sprint star joins Waller stable

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:37pm

Barakey, one of Perth's best sprinters with 12 wins in 14 starts, will join the Chris Waller stable to be trained for an eastern states campaign.   Read more »

Stallion Barn Yarn - Ustinov (AUS)

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:24pm

This week we speak with Ustinov who has recently returned from a stint in New Zealand with big plans to build on his Group 1 success at stud...  Read more »

Enquare Wins Second Listed Race

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 9:47am

Super win by the filly Saturday, every time we raise the bar she reaches it, a very professional filly indeed and all racehorse...  Read more »

St Nicholas Abbey continues fight for life

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:58am

Coolmore says St Nicholas Abbey is continuing to fight his battle against injury and the life-threatening hoof disease laminitis.  Read more »

BHA appears at betting corruption summit

Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:42am

Sporting bodies including the British Horse Racing Authority have gathered in London for a summit on corrupt betting practices.  Read more »

Oakleigh Girl, Sheer Style top MM betting

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 6:25pm

Fillies Oakleigh Girl and Sheer Style have been made the early favourites to win the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

BC3 Thoroughbreds appoint administrator

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:58pm

Racing syndicator BC3 Thoroughbreds is in voluntary administration following the resignation of former chairman Bill Vlahos.  Read more »

Nisos ready to deliver on promise: trainer

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:50pm

Nisos, the stalwart of the small stable of Mornington trainer Paul Rocke, is set for his best campaign of racing.  Read more »

Toowoomba racetrack on verge of reopening

Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:09pm

Racing Queensland officials say the new course proper at Toowoomba has passed its first serious test after jump-outs were held on the StrathAyr surface.  Read more »