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Rachel King gains ground on Slow Pace
Sydney
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:51pm
English-born apprentice Rachel King is relishing her first Saturday stakes race booking in the city at Rosehill after retaining the ride on Slow Pace. Read more »
Smoother Annual ride for Spying On You
Warrnambool
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:37pm
Spying On You will line up for a second shot at the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool after events conspired against him at his first attempt. Read more »
Queensland's chief stipe to stay on
Brisbane
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:25pm
Queensland's chief steward Allan Reardon has agreed to extend his contract by 12 months after widespread speculation he was to retire. Read more »
Moroney with chances in three states
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 3:21pm
Trainer Mike Moroney will have chances in three states on the same day with runners in NSW, Victoria and South Australia. Read more »
Single Gaze eyes the Hollindale Stakes
Brisbane
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 2:26pm
Canberra trainer Nick Olive has arrived on the Gold Coast to oversee Single Gaze's preparation for the Hollindale Stakes. Read more »
Survival of fittest in Warrnambool Cup
Warrnambool
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 2:14pm
Archie Alexander would like to see some rain ahead of Survived's attempt at the Warrnambool Cup. Read more »
Nathan Dunn gets first win as a trainer
Warrnambool
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 2:03pm
A Grand Annual Steeplechase-winning jockey, Nathan Dunn has landed first winner as a trainer at the famous Warrnambool carnival. Read more »
Black Heart Bart heads Stradbroke noms
Brisbane
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 1:29pm
Last year's runner-up Black Heart Bart heads the nominations for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Formal complaint lodged on Gunsynd result
Brisbane
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 1:21pm
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has received a formal complaint about the result of the Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Super Cash on target for Adelaide G1
Melbourne
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 1:09pm
Trainer Andrew Noblet believes Super Cash only has to reproduce her Rubiton Stakes performance to be hard to beat in the Robert Sangster Stakes in Adelaide. Read more »
Prime Dispatch 3/5/2017
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 10:03am
This week's Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
Thunder Snow tests Derby track
Louisville
Wednesday 3 May 2017, 7:51am
Godolphin's Thunder Snow has had a look around Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby. Read more »
Foreign jockey hopes for visa rethink
Sydney
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:58pm
South African jockey Keagan Latham makes his Sydney metropolitan debut at Warwick Farm as his riding futures hangs in the balance. Read more »
Kangaroo joins country NSW horse race
Sydney
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:43pm
A kangaroo has given a group of racehorses a run for their money after darting onto a track in country NSW. Read more »
Malibu Style to run at Flemington
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:16pm
Last-start Bel Esprit Stakes winner Malibu Style is set to run at Flemington in a 1000m open handicap rather than the McKay Stakes in Adelaide. Read more »
Sun puts dampener on Sons of John
Sydney
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 5:07pm
Hawkesbury trainer Jason Attard hopes Sydney's fine spell is temporary as he seeks softer ground for Sons Of John at Rosehill. Read more »
Zed Em gives Payne first Brierly victory
Warrnambool
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 4:42pm
Zem Em has given a dashing display under Steve Pateman to lead throughout in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Read more »
Wings soars for back-to-back wins
Sydney
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 4:00pm
Tash Burleigh has only trained six-year-old mare Wings for one race but their association goes back to her job with late Goulburn mentor Graeme Spackman. Read more »
Newitt reunites with Observational
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 3:43pm
Craig Newitt is looking forward to getting back aboard the in-form Observational in the Warrnambool Cup after winning the Bendigo Golden Mile on the gelding. Read more »
I'll'ava'alf wins flat lead-up for Annual
Warrnambool
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 3:32pm
I'll'ava'alf has scored a flat win on the opening day of the Warrnambool carnival ahead of his main aim, the Grand Annual Steeplechase. Read more »
I Am Zelady in first for Joe Pride
Sydney
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 2:40pm
I Am Zelady will be Sydney trainer Joe Pride's first runner in Adelaide when she contests the Sangster Stakes at Morphettville. Read more »
Bolwell to start rehab within a week
Sydney
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 2:33pm
Injured apprentice jockey Melanie Bolwell is likely to start rehab in Sydney within a week after a three-horse fall in the state's north last month. Read more »
Ancient King gets jumps win at Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 2:24pm
Italian Derby placegetter Ancient King has broken through for his first win over jumps at Warrnambool. Read more »
Smaller jumps a better fit for Arch Fire
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 1:24pm
After a short stint at steeplechasing, Arch Fire is back over the smaller jumps with the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool his target. Read more »
Fresher Songs chasing a second Wangoom
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 12:37pm
Trainer Mike Moroney is confident a fresher Yesterday's Songs can go back-to-back in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool. Read more »
Patch to be fan favourite for Derby
Louisville
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 12:25pm
One-eyed colt Patch is an outsider in the Kentucky Derby but a favourite with trainer Todd Pletcher. Read more »
Full fields for Adelaide Group Ones
Melbourne
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 12:19pm
Leading contenders Kenedna and Egg Tart have drawn well in a capacity field for the Australasian Oaks while the Sangster Stakes has also attracted a full field. Read more »
Aidan O'Brien has strong hand in Guineas
London
Tuesday 2 May 2017, 9:29am
There are 12 colts left in the English 2000 Guineas at Newmarket while 18 fillies remain in the 1000 Guineas. Read more »
Waterhouse, Bott to appeal conviction
Sydney
Monday 1 May 2017, 5:52pm
Training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will appeal their conviction and $5000 fine for substituting horses in a televised work-out. Read more »
Bat Out Of Hell for Hidden Pearl
Brisbane
Monday 1 May 2017, 5:24pm
Speedy mare Hidden Pearl is likely to resume in the Bat Out of Hell at the Gold Coast as she chases black type. Read more »
Missrock chasing big Adelaide prize
Melbourne
Monday 1 May 2017, 4:52pm
Trainer Robbie Laing has talented filly Missrock primed for an assault on the $1 million Sangster Stakes at Morphettville. Read more »
Wells nearing jumps return at Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 1 May 2017, 4:09pm
Grand National steeplechase winner Wells will further his preparation for a jumps return with a flat run at Flemington. Read more »
Switch to Rosehill to help New Tipperary
Sydney
Monday 1 May 2017, 3:38pm
Trainer Joe Pride is hoping a firm Rosehill surface can bring out the best in New Tipperary in the Lord Mayors Cup. Read more »
Smerdon chasing more Warrnambool success
Melbourne
Monday 1 May 2017, 2:07pm
Western Kingdom makes his steeplechasing debut in the Brierly on the opening day of the Warrnambool three-day carnival. Read more »
Capacity field to tackle Grand Annual
Melbourne
Monday 1 May 2017, 1:42pm
No Song No Supper and Regina Coeli, the past two winners of the Grand Annual Steeplechase, are set to run in the gruelling race at Warrnambool. Read more »
Tiffani Brooker will not appeal suspension
Brisbane
Monday 1 May 2017, 1:25pm
Apprentice Tiffani Brooker will not appeal a 7-day suspension for excessive use of the whip at Eagle Farm while the owners of the runner-up pursue legal action. Read more »
Tavidream Queensland Derby bound
Sydney
Monday 1 May 2017, 12:25pm
New Zealand three-year-old Tavidream is likely to race in the Queensland Derby for new Australian owners. Read more »
First Australian Stakes Winner for Excelebration
Monday 1 May 2017, 10:21am
The Chris Munce-trained Saint Patricks Day became the first Australian winner for Excelebration (IRE) when successful at the Sunshine Coast on April 9 and he now becomes his sire's first stakes winner after finishing powerfully to capture Saturday's $100,000 UBET Dalrello Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Eagle could be on his way back home
Sydney
Monday 1 May 2017, 7:35am
Trainer John Moore has signalled a Caulfield and Melbourne Cups campaign for Queensland Derby winner Eagle Way who has added a G3 win to his Hong Kong record. Read more »
Godolphin silence on O'Shea departure
Sydney
Sunday 30 April 2017, 6:28pm
Speculation continues about John O'Shea's replacement with Godolphin Australia yet to confirm he is leaving as head trainer. Read more »
Chris Munce after another stakes win
Brisbane
Sunday 30 April 2017, 4:48pm
Trainer Chris Munce will enter two horses for the Group Three Ken Russell Classic on Saturday as he chases his fifth stakes win of the season. Read more »
Payne with chances in Warrnambool features
Melbourne
Sunday 30 April 2017, 4:39pm
Patrick Payne has trained three Grand Annual Steeplechase winners and has Slowpoke Rodriguez and defending champion No Song No Supper aimed at this year's race. Read more »
Rebel Dane primed for Brisbane farewell
Sydney
Sunday 30 April 2017, 4:21pm
Rebel Dane has pleased trainer Gary Portelli with his third in a barrier trial ahead of his Brisbane swan song. Read more »
Pateman up for dual roles at Warrnambool
Melbourne
Sunday 30 April 2017, 1:29pm
Champion jockey Steve Pateman gets the chance to ride a horse he also trains in a jumps race at Warrnambool. Read more »
Willie Mullins in last-gasp comeback
Dublin
Sunday 30 April 2017, 10:40am
Willie Mullins has completed a remarkable comeback to retain his title as champion National Hunt trainer in Ireland. Read more »
Tiffani Brooker to consider an appeal
Brisbane
Sunday 30 April 2017, 9:29am
Leading apprentice Tiffani Brooker is considering an appeal against the severity of a seven-day suspension for excessive whip use on Dreams Aplenty. Read more »
Star Exhibit impresses in Victorian debut
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 5:51pm
Perth Cup winner Star Exhibit has feature races in Queensland on his agenda after winning a Listed race in Victoria in his first start for Darren Weir. Read more »
Fabrizio wins Group 3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup
Sydney
Saturday 29 April 2017, 5:37pm
A barrier trial five days out from the race has worked wonders for Fabrizio in the Hawkesbury Gold Cup. Read more »
Grey Street gives McArdle some consolation
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 5:00pm
Grey Street has turned around the fortunes of trainer John McArdle with a strong win at Caulfield. Read more »
Wise Hero returns a winner at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 4:51pm
Lightly raced three-year-old Wise Hero has made it three wins from four starts with a first-up victory over 1200m at Caulfield. Read more »
Shazee Lee wins Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas
Sydney
Saturday 29 April 2017, 4:49pm
Scott Singleton has celebrated the most important win of his training career with an owner who has been with him right from the start. Read more »
Plenty of fight in Gunsynd win
Brisbane
Saturday 29 April 2017, 4:26pm
Dreams APlenty has shown his fighting qualities to win the Group Three Gunsynd Classic by a nose in a thrilling finish at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Kobayashi topples favourite at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 4:09pm
Kobayashi has led all the way to record a second straight win at Caulfield in the Thoroughbred Club Cup with odds-on favourite Doubt I'm Dreaming third. Read more »
Jeff Lloyd racks up Group Two victory
Brisbane
Saturday 29 April 2017, 3:53pm
Jeff Lloyd has produced another clever front running ride to guide Music Magnate to win the Group Two Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Shillelagh delivers knockout Crown result
Sydney
Saturday 29 April 2017, 3:43pm
The Chris Waller-trained Shillelagh has produced a a strong finish to beat Daysee Doom in the Godolphin Crown. Read more »
Snitty Kitty wins at Caulfield for Mertens
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 3:06pm
Leading apprentice Beau Mertens has guided Snitty Kitty to victory at Caulfield with the filly defeating her Henry Dwyer-trained stablemate If Not Now When. Read more »
Scone Guineas on the agenda for Mr Sneaky
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 2:48pm
Mr Sneaky will be given a shot at the Scone Guineas after scoring a strong win against older horses at Caulfield. Read more »
Munce wins another stakes race
Brisbane
Saturday 29 April 2017, 2:33pm
Trainer Chris Munce has claimed his fourth two-year-old stakes win of the season with Saint Patricks Day's victory in the Listed Dalrello Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Odeon stamps SA Derby credentials
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 2:01pm
Odeon has confirmed South Australian Derby plans with his victory over 2000m at Caulfield. Read more »
Two wins from two rides for Cahill
Brisbane
Saturday 29 April 2017, 1:57pm
Veteran jockey Michael Cahill has made the most of his only two rides at Eagle Farm winning on Punta Norte and Mordeni. Read more »
Wanna Get A What wins Highway Handicap
Sydney
Saturday 29 April 2017, 1:35pm
Wanna Get A What has lived up to trainer Gratz Vella's confidence with a regulation win in the Highway Handicap at Hawkesbury. Read more »
Go Daddy Go wins in Clarendon Stakes upset
Richmond, Nsw
Saturday 29 April 2017, 1:25pm
Go Daddy Go has appreciated a firm racing surface to score a last-stride win in the Clarendon Stakes at Hawkesbury Read more »
Blinkers do the trick with He Ekscels
Melbourne
Saturday 29 April 2017, 1:20pm
Blinkers have helped Ekscels break through for an impressive win at Caulfield. Read more »
Trainer Darren Bell is out of his misery
Brisbane
Saturday 29 April 2017, 12:46pm
Darren Bell has been swamped with well wishers after winning his first Saturday metropolitan race since his stables were reopened after a strangles scare. Read more »
John O'Shea resigns as Godolphin trainer
Sydney
Saturday 29 April 2017, 12:00pm
John O'Shea will step down as Godolphin's head trainer in Australia, according to reports. Read more »
Wicklow Brave wins Irish Champion Hurdle
Dublin
Saturday 29 April 2017, 9:39am
Wicklow Brave has run out a surprise winner of Irish Champion Hurdle for trainer Willie Mullins. Read more »
Freshened Daysee to avenge doomed run
Sydney
Friday 28 April 2017, 4:45pm
Ron Quinton says well-performed mare Daysee Doom is ready to bounce back at Hawkesbury from a frustrating run in the Group Two Emancipation Stakes. Read more »
The United States ready for QEII Cup
Sydney
Friday 28 April 2017, 3:40pm
Jockey Brett Prebble says The United States has given him a 'great feel' ahead of the QEII Cup at Sha Tin. Read more »
Linda Meech brings up 100 wins for season
Melbourne
Friday 28 April 2017, 3:39pm
Linda Meech has brought up her 100th win for the season at Benalla, the fifth time she has reached a century. Read more »
Gallop puts Hopfgarten in line for victory
Brisbane
Friday 28 April 2017, 3:20pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote is looking for a Victory Stakes win with Hopfgarten after the gelding's strong track gallop at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Better Not Blue seeks rosy return
Sydney
Friday 28 April 2017, 2:59pm
Provincial Championship runner-up Better Not Blue will warm up for a Queensland winter campaign at Hawkesbury despite an unfavourable track and barrier. Read more »
Perfect Caulfield draw for Master Reset
Melbourne
Friday 28 April 2017, 2:18pm
Trainer Matt Laurie has his eyes on a mile race in Adelaide for Master Reset after he runs in a stakes race at Caulfield. Read more »
Widgee Turf to make return at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 28 April 2017, 2:10pm
Trainer Patrick Payne says three-year-old Widgee Turf has strengthened up ahead of his return to racing in a 1200m race at Caulfield. Read more »
Kingston to make bold bid in Dalrello
Brisbane
Friday 28 April 2017, 1:26pm
Trainer John Zielke says Bold Kingston's last-start win has bolstered the two-year-old's confidence ahead of the Listed Dalrello Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Testashadow on the search for gold
Sydney
Friday 28 April 2017, 1:13pm
Testashadow will be out to claim the first of two Gold Cups in a week when he runs at Hawkesbury. Read more »
Indernile in good order for Listed race
Melbourne
Friday 28 April 2017, 12:01pm
Two-year-old colt Indernile has shown promise in a couple of Blue Diamond lead-ups and resumes from a let-up in a Listed race at Caulfield. Read more »
Gelding a real Queensland Derby hope
Brisbane
Friday 28 April 2017, 11:42am
Three-year-old Realing can confirm he is a genuine Queensland Derby contender by running well in the Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Blue Gum Farm announce 2017 Service Fees
Friday 28 April 2017, 8:38am
Blue Gum Farm announce 2017 Service Fees for Manhattan Rain, Turffontein, War and Glass Harmonium. Read more »
Turn Me Loose to join Windsor Park roster
Sydney
Friday 28 April 2017, 8:02am
Outstanding sprinter/miler Turn Me Loose will join the stallion roster at New Zealand's Windsor Park Stud. Read more »
First Melbourne runner for Ballina trainer
Melbourne
Thursday 27 April 2017, 5:19pm
Sent south in search of dry tracks, Espiritu will be the first starter in Melbourne for Ballina trainer Stephen Lee. Read more »
Loves A Hassle aiming for a hat trick
Sydney
Thursday 27 April 2017, 5:06pm
Promising country rookie Loves A Hassle will aim for a hat-trick when he runs in the Highway Handicap at Hawkesbury. Read more »
Lincoln Blue on track for redemption
Sydney
Thursday 27 April 2017, 4:26pm
Champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller has recently inherited Lincoln Blue and plans to have the colt firing for the Queensland Derby. Read more »
Barrier 5 for The United States in HK race
Melbourne
Thursday 27 April 2017, 3:50pm
Last year's Ranvet Stakes winner The United States has drawn barrier five in the field of eight for the Group One QEII Cup at Sha Tin in Hong Kong. Read more »
Caulfield stakes race debut for Laing colt
Melbourne
Thursday 27 April 2017, 3:11pm
Basanite is set to make his debut at Caulfield in what trainer Robbie Laing describes as a hot race. Read more »
Dam of Chautauqua to visit Air Force Blue
Thursday 27 April 2017, 2:48pm
Lovely Jubly, dam of six-time Group I winning world champion sprinter Chautauqua, will be amongst the mares awaiting triple Group I winning champion two-year-old Air Force Blue when he arrives in Australia for the 2017 southern hemisphere season. Read more »
Low key return for I'm Belucci
Brisbane
Thursday 27 April 2017, 2:14pm
Dual Group One placegetter I'm Belucci will make a low-key return in an Eagle Farm Class Six race. Read more »
Decision pending on where Anaheim heads
Melbourne
Thursday 27 April 2017, 2:02pm
Trent Busuttin favours starting Anaheim at Caulfield but the weather is pushing him towards running the colt at Morphettville. Read more »
Miss Cover Girl starts final campaign
Brisbane
Thursday 27 April 2017, 1:55pm
Group One winner Miss Cover Girl will start her final racing campaign in the Victory Stakes and has a few things in her favour. Read more »
Trainer Symon Wilde fined $15,000
Melbourne
Thursday 27 April 2017, 1:36pm
Trainer Symon Wilde has been fined $15,000 after pleading guilty to presenting a horse to race with a prohibited substance in its system. Read more »
Sadler with chances in two Listed races
Melbourne
Thursday 27 April 2017, 1:01pm
Trainer John Sadler will saddle leading chances in two Listed races at Caulfield including Charmed Harmony who is favourite to win for the first time in a year. Read more »
Waterhouse, Bott fined over horse switch
Sydney
Thursday 27 April 2017, 12:13pm
Gai Waterhouse and training partner Adrian Bott have been fined $5000 after substituting three horses for a televised track gallop. Read more »
Dittman fit for Sniztkraft ride
Brisbane
Thursday 27 April 2017, 11:27am
Luke Dittman will be fit to ride favourite Snitzkraft in the Dalrello Stakes after injuring his hand at Ipswich. Read more »
Busy return from injury for Robbie Fradd
Brisbane
Thursday 27 April 2017, 10:45am
Jockey Robbie Fradd will have a busy return to riding from injury with six mounts at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Inglis Digital launches new Online auctions
Thursday 27 April 2017, 8:40am
Inglis Digital is thrilled to launch its new monthly online auction platform, with the first sale to take place in May 2017. Read more »
Added incentives for Sydney owners
Sydney
Thursday 27 April 2017, 7:22am
The Australian Turf Club and NSW Racehorse Owners Association have announced a partnership aimed at increasing and improving the ownership experience. Read more »
Tom Sadler suspended at Sandown
Melbourne
Thursday 27 April 2017, 6:05am
Tom Sadler has been suspended for nine meetings after being found guilty of careless riding aboard eventual winner Divine Chills at Sandown. Read more »
Three riders suspended at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 26 April 2017, 6:38pm
Kerrin McEvoy, Blake Shinn and Josh Parr have been suspended for careless riding at Canterbury. Read more »
No decision on venue for Good Standing
Sydney
Wednesday 26 April 2017, 5:36pm
Group winner Good Standing has options in Brisbane and at Hawkesbury for his return to the races. Read more »
Craig Widdison gets on the board in town
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 April 2017, 5:05pm
Maiden galloper Willi Willi has given trainer Craig Widdison a milestone city winner city winner at Sandown. Read more »
McEvoy suspended for careless riding
Sydney
Wednesday 26 April 2017, 4:47pm
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy will miss three meetings after pleading guilty to careless riding. Read more »