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Class to trump Drago distance query: Robl

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 5:22pm

The distance is not ideal but Peter Robl is confident Drago has the class to make his presence felt in the Up And Coming Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Long John to press spring claims at Valley

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 5:18pm

Long John will put his unbeaten record on the line in the McKenzie Stakes but his spring program from there hasn't been decided.  Read more »

Double Sandown cheer for Boss on birthday

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 5:07pm

Glen Boss had plenty to cheer about on his 44th birthday, landing a double at Sandown with Bishops Castle and Don't Get Excited.  Read more »

Waterhouse, Berry dominate at Canterbury

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 4:39pm

Trainer Gai Waterhouse and jockey Tommy Berry were to the fore at Canterbury, combining for a winning treble in the first three races.  Read more »

Metal Bender on target for Farm comeback

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 3:56pm

The injury-plagued Metal Bender will make his latest comeback to racing in the Warwick Stakes alongside five of his Chris Waller-trained stablemates.  Read more »

Prince to feel right at home in Gold Cup

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 2:53pm

Prince Of Capers is an outsider in the Hawkesbury Gold Cup but Tony McEvoy says the veteran is well placed racing at the track where he is trained.  Read more »

Rawiller stood down after barrier mishap

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 2:52pm

Jockey Nash Rawiller has been lucky to escape serious injury following an incident in the starting stalls at Canterbury.  Read more »

Self Sense earns Saturday-class call-up

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 2:28pm

Self Sense has earned himself a step up in grade to Saturday racing after winning at Sandown.  Read more »

Saptapadi trainer sweats on Ebor clearance

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 11:16am

Saptapadi, the English stayer last seen when down the course in a Victorian country Cup race in 2012, is in contention for an Ebor start at York.  Read more »

Lady Cecil duo to clash in Yorkshire Oaks

Wednesday 21 August 2013, 11:05am

Wild Coco and Riposte will represent Lady Cecil in the Yorkshire Oaks, a race her late husband Sir Henry Cecil made his own with five wins.  Read more »

Appearance looking good for spring return

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 6:18pm

Top mare Appearance will start a campaign aimed at winning another Myer Classic when she resumes in the Show County Quality at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Cup ride to put Bell in racing spotlight

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 6:10pm

Tim Bell has already packed a lot into a relatively short career in the saddle but his Hawkesbury Gold Cup ride on Loaded offers another opportunity.  Read more »

Westsouthwest tunes up for hurdle feature

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 4:06pm

Westsouthwest will return to flat racing at Sandown as he prepares to get in some preparation work for the Australian Hurdle.  Read more »

Emerging apprentice chasing more city wins

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 3:52pm

Melbourne apprentice Patrick Moloney is flying high at the top of the city jockeys' table and he hopes it can continue with three rides at Sandown.  Read more »

Entries for Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale close Friday

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 3:15pm

There are just two days left to get your entries in for next week’s 2013 Inglis Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale .  Read more »

Commanding Jewel impresses in Valley spin

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 3:09pm

Group One-winning mare Commanding Jewel begins a campaign aimed at the Cox Plate when she resumes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Skein out to earn spring carnival call-up

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 3:06pm

Trainer Ron Quinton has two ready-made carnival horses in Monton and Crafty Irna but he will be hoping for a third after Skein races at Canterbury.  Read more »

Leading lights stand their ground in Ebor

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 12:11pm

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Opinion heads 53 horses still in contention for the Ebor, one of England's major handicap staying races.  Read more »

High hopes for Al Kazeem Juddmonte chances

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 11:52am

Al Kazeem's connections are banking on a proven record over the Juddmonte International Stakes distance to be a telling factor in his clash with Toronado.  Read more »

Afsare among Celebration Mile contenders

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 11:39am

The Luca Cumani-trained Afsare will be given his chance to post back-to-back wins when he runs in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood.  Read more »