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Big wet forces reshuffle of NSW race meets

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 4:19pm

NSW officials have been kept busy trying to reorganise a racing schedule that continues to be affected by wet weather.  Read more »

Zennista's Cup formline strongest: Browne

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 4:01pm

Zennista's third placing in the Brisbane Cup is the best form reference for the Caloundra Cup, her jockey Damian Browne says.  Read more »

Thousand Guineas aim for Tango's Daughter

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 3:42pm

The Mick Price-trained Tango's Daughter will be aimed at the Group One Thousand Guineas in the spring after scoring a comfortable win at Sandown.  Read more »

Fitness not a factor for Reuben Percival

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 3:28pm

His preparation might be unorthodox for most Australian stayers but there is a lot of stable confidence about the chances of Reuben Percival at Rosehill.  Read more »

Victorians hoping to lure star NSW horses

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 2:18pm

The Melbourne Racing Club is hoping to boost the participation of Sydney's leading trainers in some of its flagship races.  Read more »

Newitt won't ride Shamexpress in July Cup

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 1:01pm

Craig Newitt will remain in Melbourne and not return to England to ride Shamexpress in the July Cup after the colt's unplaced effort at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Dandino camp targets America before Cup

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:43am

The Australian-owned Dandino is in line for a start in the American St Leger ahead of a Victorian spring campaign for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Sugar Boy sold ahead of Irish Derby date

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:29am

Sugar Boy, one of the main fancies to win the Irish Derby, has been sold and he will have his final start for Patrick Prendergast in the Curragh Classic.  Read more »

Lynam planning display of July Cup Power

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:17am

Trainer Eddie Lynam expects to have two runners in the July Cup, spearheaded by King's Stand Stakes winner Sole Power.  Read more »

British racing body announces student day

Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:00am

A national student day will be held across six British racecourses as a way of encouraging racing's next generation to become involved in the sport.  Read more »

Brown extends Singapore stay after Europe

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 5:42pm

Leading jockey Corey Brown will continue to ply his trade in Singapore after being granted a contract extension.  Read more »

Wash-outs make Rosehill popular target

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 5:16pm

The Australian Turf Club has been inunadated with nominations for Rosehill which could be expanded to a 10-race program.  Read more »

Kaypers heads north for Caloundra Cup

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 4:56pm

Kaypers, nominated for races in Queensland and Sydney, has been all but confirmed as a Caloundra Cup runner.  Read more »

Slick Sniper set to fire at wet Canterbury

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 4:49pm

A veteran with a penchant for wet tracks will fly the flag for trainer Tracey Bartley at a rain-soaked Canterbury.  Read more »

Diamante ready for city test at Sandown

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 4:15pm

Peter Moody expects Il Diamante to run well in her city debut at Sandown and continue to develop into a nice three-year-old filly next season.  Read more »

RVL should have stood down Oliver sooner

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 3:34pm

Victoria's racing integrity commissioner says Racing Victoria should have stood down jockey Damien Oliver sooner as it investigated his betting.  Read more »

Ascot remains on Aigles radar despite flop

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 12:21pm

French galloper Cirrus Des Aigles still has the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in his sights despite an unconvincing return to racing.  Read more »

William Buick to keep Libertarian mount

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 11:55am

Godolphin-owned Libertarian, a late entry for the Irish Derby, will be ridden by William Buick in the Curragh Classic.  Read more »

Nunthorpe bid not in No Nay Never plans

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 11:41am

American youngster No Nay Never will target a race in France instead of going up against older horses in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York.  Read more »

Warwick Farm races rained out

Tuesday 25 June 2013, 9:26am

Warwick Farm races have been called off due to rain but officials say Canterbury and Rosehill are coping well with the wet weather.  Read more »