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Rachel King gains ground on Slow Pace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday 26 April 2017, 4:47pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy will miss three meetings after pleading guilty to careless riding.  Read more »