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Blue Diamond Stakes: What you need to know

Thursday 23 February 2017, 2:32pm

Some facts and figures on the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Flamberge aims for second Oakleigh Plate

Thursday 23 February 2017, 2:21pm

Grand campaigner Flamberge will be out to defend his Oakleigh Plate crown when he again carries top weight in the Group One 1100m handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Heathcote set for big day at Doomben

Thursday 23 February 2017, 2:11pm

An emotion-charged double has trainer Robert Heathcote fired up for a big day with five good chances at Doomben.  Read more »

Hayes content ahead of Blue Diamond Stakes

Thursday 23 February 2017, 1:44pm

Barriers have swayed David Hayes to favour his fillies over his colts in the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Paul Murray guilty of cobalt offences

Thursday 23 February 2017, 1:38pm

NSW South Coast trainer Paul Murray has been found guilty of cobalt charges stemming from a stored sample.  Read more »

Sheer Madness gains Blue Diamond start

Thursday 23 February 2017, 12:29pm

The Clinton McDonald-trained Spoils has been scratched from the Blue Diamond Stakes, with first emergency Sheer Madness gaining a start.  Read more »

Apprentice Ben Allen wins first Group race

Thursday 23 February 2017, 8:10am

Leading Melbourne apprentice Ben Allen has notched his first Group Three win in the Launceston Cup ahead of his ride in the Group One Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

John Size trains 1000th Hong Kong winner

Thursday 23 February 2017, 7:21am

Former Sydney trainer John Size has notched his 1000th winner in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Eshtiraak shows Sires' Produce credentials

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 5:49pm

The VRC Sires' Produce Stakes at Flemington is the immediate target for Eshtiraak following a hard-fought victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Two-year-olds on show at Rosehill

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 5:44pm

Two-year-olds Albumin and Limbo Soul have stamped themselves as autumn carnival players with midweek wins at Rosehill.  Read more »

Night to star again after Eagle Farm win

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 5:11pm

Stakes-placed Star Of Night has shown she is near her best two-year-old form with her win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Winx ready for starring role again

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 5:04pm

Winx will again be the star attraction when she lines up to defend the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart odds-on in G1 Futurity

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 4:24pm

Multiple Group One winner Black Heart Bart is unbeaten over 1400m at Caulfield and is odds-on favourite to keep his record intact in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Rising Red earns a ticket for NZ Derby

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 3:55pm

A win against older and more seasoned European stayers has convinced co-trainer Trent Busuttin to return home with Rising Red for the New Zealand Derby.  Read more »

Jukebox on song for Group One Blue Diamond

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 3:35pm

The Ciaron Maher-trained Jukebox is one of five horses taking an unbeaten record into the $1.5 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Oakleigh Plate tilt for Shakespearean Lass

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 3:25pm

With a light weight and a favourable draw, Pat Carey is expecting long shot Shakespearean Lass to run a forward race in the Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Yoho to defy breeding in 2000m race

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 2:44pm

Trainer Kelso Wood is sure Yoho can defy his breeding and win over 2000 metres at Doomben.  Read more »

Blondie in fine fettle ahead of Diamond

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 2:28pm

Trainer Brendan McCarthy says missing a lead-up run on a hard track may prove beneficial to Blondie's Blue Diamond chances.  Read more »

Jockey Luke Rolls suspended for six weeks

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 1:59pm

Gold Coast jockey Luke Rolls has been suspended for six weeks for his ride on American Diva at Eagle Farm earlier this month.  Read more »

Fastnet Rock's strong hand in the Blue Diamond

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 12:12pm

The most represented sire in the Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes for two year-olds this Saturday at Caulfield is Coolmore heavyweight Fastnet Rock, who has five runners including the favourite Catchy.  Read more »

Capacity field for G1 Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 11:16am

A field of 18 has been declared for the Group One Oakleigh Plate which includes star colt Extreme Choice and last year's quinella of Flamberge and Fell Swoop.  Read more »

Field of nine for G1 Futurity Stakes

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 11:02am

Black Heart Bart will have eight rivals when he bids to add to his Group One tally in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winx draws barrier four in Chipping Norton

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 10:47am

Winx has drawn barrier four and Hartnell will jump from 10 when the pair meet again in the Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Stars remain for Flemington features

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 7:39am

Numbers remain strong for the Australian Guineas, Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup after first declarations.  Read more »

Gold Cup favourite ruled out of Cheltenham

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 7:25am

Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack has been sidelined with a tendon injury.  Read more »

Lasqueti Spirit to take on big guns again

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 5:55pm

Trainer Lee Curtis wants to see Lasqueti Spirit finish closer to Winx and Hartnell in the Chipping Norton Stakes but is not dreaming she can beat them.  Read more »

Sheer Madness waits on Diamond start

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 5:50pm

Connections of two-year-old Sheer Madness have a nervous wait with the gelding who is the emergency for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Another international option for Jameka

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 3:20pm

The Peter Young Stakes is the next race on the agenda for Caulfield Cup winner Jameka who could take to the world stage later this year.  Read more »

Ryan-trained two-year-old on display

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 3:14pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan's most favoured Golden Slipper hope Chauffeur will be stealing the limelight at the Rosehill midweek meeting with a track gallop.  Read more »

Diamond market reshuffle post barrier draw

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 2:45pm

Property has joined Catchy at the top of Blue Diamond betting following the barrier draw for the Group One race for two-year-olds at Caulfield.  Read more »

VRC Sires' Produce hopes to run at Sandown

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 2:26pm

A 1300m race for juveniles at Sandown looms as a likely stepping stone to the VRC Sires' Produce Stakes for some.  Read more »

Three more nominations for Futurity Stakes

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 1:56pm

Attention, Fast 'N' Rocking and Tavago have been added to the entry list for the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Extreme Choice on song for Oakleigh Plate

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 1:05pm

Trainer Mick Price says Extreme Choice has undergone an ideal preparation ahead of his first-up tilt at the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

Favourite Catchy draws 13 in Diamond

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 11:30am

Lindsay Park will saddle six runners in the Blue Diamond Stakes with favourite Catchy drawing out in the second half of the field.  Read more »

Kentucky Derby winner Charismatic dies

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 11:12am

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Charismatic has died aged 21 from unknown causes.  Read more »

Early scans clear rider of serious injury

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 9:20am

Tayla Childs has been cleared of serious injury after being taken to hospital for scans following a Caulfield trackwork fall.  Read more »

Michael Walker sidelined indefinitely

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 8:56am

Tests have failed to determine the source of a back problem which has sidelined jockey Michael Walker indefinitely.  Read more »

Six winners in eleven days for Proven Thoroughbreds

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 8:52am

The return to the winner's circle of classy filly CANDIKA at Eagle Farm Saturday crowned a sparkling run of victories through February for PROVEN THOROUGHBREDS.   Read more »

Max Dynamite being aimed at Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 21 February 2017, 8:03am

Irish horse Mac Dynamite will be aimed at another Melbourne Cup in a bid to better his second in 2015.  Read more »

Winx opens at $1.10 for Chipping Norton

Monday 20 February 2017, 6:35pm

Winx will again be the star of the show when she goes for back-to-back Chippng Norton Stakes wins at Randwick.  Read more »

Property earns shot at Blue Diamond Stakes

Monday 20 February 2017, 6:23pm

Property has been confirmed as a Blue Diamond Stakes late entry and will be out to add the $1.5 million Group One to his wins in the Preview and Prelude.  Read more »

Newitt after third Oakleigh Plate success

Monday 20 February 2017, 5:16pm

Jockey Craig Newitt will be chasing his third Oakleigh Plate win when he rides dual Group One-winning colt Extreme Choice in the 1100m sprint at Caulfield.  Read more »

Hartnell topweight for Doncaster Mile

Monday 20 February 2017, 3:49pm

Hartnell has been given top weight of 58 kilograms for the Doncaster Mile with Chautauqua to carr 56.5kg.  Read more »

Zielke to celebrate move to Toowoomba

Monday 20 February 2017, 3:31pm

Trainer John Zielke has completed his move to Toowoomba and hopes to celebrate with a win by stable star Ruby Red Heart.  Read more »

Exospheric to return in Peter Young Stakes

Monday 20 February 2017, 2:40pm

Caulfield Cup placegetter Exospheric will begin his second Australian campaign in the Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winx opens $1.10 for G1 Chipping Norton

Monday 20 February 2017, 1:27pm

Winx could have up to 12 rivals when she chases her 15th consecutive win in the Chipping Norton Stakes for which she has been installed the $1.10 favourite.  Read more »

Only seven nominations for Futurity Stakes

Monday 20 February 2017, 1:25pm

The Group One Futurity Stakes has attracted only seven nominations including four horses from the stable of premier Victorian trainer Darren Weir.  Read more »

Brisbane jockey Robbie Fradd to appeal ban

Monday 20 February 2017, 8:02am

Brisbane jockey Robbie Fradd will appeal a 14 day-suspension, his fourth this year.  Read more »

Another milestone for jockey Greg Ryan

Monday 20 February 2017, 7:59am

NSW country jockey Greg Ryan has passed a milestone 3500 winners with a double at Dubbo.  Read more »

Bowman to miss Randwick Guineas day

Monday 20 February 2017, 7:00am

Jockey Hugh Bowman' will miss the Randwick Guineas meeting because of a suspension incurred in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Stoneyrise on his way to the big time

Sunday 19 February 2017, 6:45pm

Stoneyrise and his trainer James Hatch have travelled from the back of Bourke to Dubbo to win a heat of the Country Championship.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd continues incredible run

Sunday 19 February 2017, 5:56pm

Jeff Lloyd has 93 Brisbane winners in little more than half the season which would have won 96 of the past 100 Brisbane jockeys' premierships.  Read more »

Winx maintaining weight and fitness

Sunday 19 February 2017, 5:41pm

Trainer Chris Waller has done his job ahead of the Chipping Norton Stakes in which Winx will be out for a 10th Group One win.  Read more »

Fell Swoop after milestone Group One

Sunday 19 February 2017, 5:24pm

Last year's Oakleigh Plate runner-up Fell Swoop will be back for another shot at the 1100m sprint as he chases a Group One milestone.  Read more »

Six down to one for Griffiths in Diamond

Sunday 19 February 2017, 3:47pm

What started out as six potential starters in the Blue Diamond Stakes is now down to one for trainer Robbie Griffiths.  Read more »

Oaks plans for Meadow on hold

Sunday 19 February 2017, 3:30pm

Classy Brisbane filly Meadow has been sent for a let-up with a mystery problem and will miss the Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Black Opal option for Muraaqeb

Sunday 19 February 2017, 2:38pm

Impressive Moonee Valley debut winner Muraaqeb could head to the Black Opal Stakes in Canberra for his next start to try to qualify for the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Tony McCoy statue for Cheltenham

Sunday 19 February 2017, 2:00pm

Legendary jumps jockey Tony McCoy will be honoured with a bronze statue at the entrance to Cheltenham Racecourse.  Read more »

New QTIS race for the Gold Coast

Sunday 19 February 2017, 1:37pm

Racing Queensland will introduce a $250,000 QTIS eligible race at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Pumpkin Pie bakes her rivals at Goulburn

Saturday 18 February 2017, 6:39pm

Pumpkin Pie has joined Perfect Dare at the top of the market for the Country Championship Final after her heat win at Goulburn.  Read more »

Callow suspended for careless riding

Saturday 18 February 2017, 6:29pm

Jockey Noel Callow will spend 10 meetings on the sidelines after being suspended for careless riding at Flemington.  Read more »

Classic Uniform wins Listed Parramatta Cup

Saturday 18 February 2017, 6:24pm

Classic Uniform has come out on top over Red Excitement in a tight finish to the Parramatta Cup.  Read more »

Corey Brown stars on return to Flemington

Saturday 18 February 2017, 5:59pm

Corey Brown has only recently returned to Australian racing and has quickly made his mark with a Group One Lightning Stakes win on Terravista.  Read more »

In Her Time adds Millie Fox Stakes to haul

Saturday 18 February 2017, 5:53pm

The Ben Smith-trained In Her Time has made all the running to beat Euro Angel in the Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Toby Edmonds plans Houtzen's next start

Saturday 18 February 2017, 5:39pm

Magic Millions winner Houtzen will not run against She Will Reign before the Golden Slipper with the Black Opal in Canberra one of her options.  Read more »

Barriers a double winner for Steve O'Dea

Saturday 18 February 2017, 5:26pm

The importance of good barriers has been reinforced when the Steve O'Dea pair Candika and Beatniks returned to the winners' circle after long absences.  Read more »

Man From Uncle claims Hobartville Stakes

Saturday 18 February 2017, 5:11pm

Man From Uncle has continued his rise among Sydney's best three-year-olds with a narrow win in the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Late lunge gets Terravista Lightning win

Saturday 18 February 2017, 5:03pm

After dramatic pre-race scenes when three horses were scratched, Terravista has returned to the Group One winners' list in the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Special win for Tony McEvoy at Flemington

Saturday 18 February 2017, 4:33pm

Tony McEvoy has taken great pride in winning the race named after his former boss Colin Hayes at Flemington.  Read more »

She Will Reign wins Group 2 Silver Slipper

Saturday 18 February 2017, 4:26pm

She Will Reign has taken a firm grip on Golden Slipper favouritism after winning the Silver Slipper Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Kenedna claims stakes win in The Vanity

Saturday 18 February 2017, 3:59pm

The Darren Weir-trained Kenedna has made a successful introduction to stakes racing with victory in the Group Three Vanity at Flemington.  Read more »

Ducimus survives protest to win Talindert

Saturday 18 February 2017, 3:46pm

Ducimus has graduated from a Ballarat two-year-old win to success at stakes level at Flemington at his second race start.  Read more »

Mixed emotions for Desleigh Forster

Saturday 18 February 2017, 3:20pm

Desleigh Forster is pleased with the comeback run of Too Good To Refuse at Eagle Farm but annoyed with rivals' tactics.  Read more »

Grills scores overdue Highway Handicap win

Saturday 18 February 2017, 3:10pm

Fickle Folly has shown too much speed for her country-trained rivals to win the Highway Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Showashadow overcomes scare to win

Saturday 18 February 2017, 2:21pm

Promising filly Showashadow has overcome a mounting yard mishap to win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Zebrinz wins for first time in 15 months

Saturday 18 February 2017, 2:07pm

Six-year-old gelding Zebrinz has returned to winning form at Flemington with his first victory since the spring of 2015.  Read more »

Cummings 3YO maintains winning Advantage

Saturday 18 February 2017, 1:32pm

Three-year-old sprinter Tactical Advantage has made it four wins on end, taking out the Spark Of Life Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Flemington first for Adelaide's Chris Bieg

Saturday 18 February 2017, 1:25pm

A fighting win by Ample On Offa has given Adelaide trainer Chris Bieg his first Flemington victory.  Read more »

Emotional win for army veteran

Saturday 18 February 2017, 12:04pm

Afghan war veteran Guy Disney has become the first person with a prosthetic leg to win a race under rules in Britain.  Read more »

Jockey Robbie Fradd outed again

Saturday 18 February 2017, 10:33am

Jockey Robbie Fradd has been suspended for the fourth time in six weeks after being found guilty of causing interference at Ipswich.  Read more »

Moloney to appeal improper riding ban

Friday 17 February 2017, 6:26pm

Patrick Moloney will appeal a 28 meeting ban for improper riding in a race at Sale.  Read more »

Poon granted licence to ride in Hong Kong

Friday 17 February 2017, 5:34pm

Apprentice Matthew Poon, who has been based in South Australia since mid-2015, has been granted a licence to ride in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Lloyd and Edmonds on successful road

Friday 17 February 2017, 4:54pm

Much travelled Binalong Road can continue the fabulous run by jockey Jeff Lloyd and trainer Toby Edmonds in the Open Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Australian horses on Royal Ascot radar

Friday 17 February 2017, 4:41pm

Increasing the Australian representation at the Royal Ascot meeting has become a priority for administrator Nick Smith.  Read more »

Darmanin with chance at first G1 win

Friday 17 February 2017, 4:35pm

Anthony Darmanin continues his association with Illustrious Lad in the Lightning Stakes with both jockey and horse chasing a first Group One win.  Read more »

Michael Freedman to train in Hong Kong

Friday 17 February 2017, 4:26pm

Michael Freedman has been granted a licence to train in Hong Kong in the new season.  Read more »

Comin' Through ready for next step

Friday 17 February 2017, 3:55pm

Trainer Chris Waller has high hopes for Comin' Through who is the favourite for the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Mallyon gets Group race ride for Godolphin

Friday 17 February 2017, 3:39pm

Andrew Mallyon is looking forward to the opportunity to ride Godolphin-owned colt Malaise in the Group Three C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Flying Artie in top shape for Lightning

Friday 17 February 2017, 3:31pm

Trainer Mick Price is confident Group One-winning colt Flying Artie has had the right preparation for his return in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Manners key for Time Awaits at Flemington

Friday 17 February 2017, 2:28pm

Time Awaits and Domination line up for Tony McEvoy in the Talindert Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Moreira given all clear for Diamond ride

Friday 17 February 2017, 1:18pm

Hong Kong officials have given Joao Moreira the green light to fly to Australia for the Blue Diamond Stakes meeting.  Read more »

Weight no worry for Paradis Imperial

Friday 17 February 2017, 12:59pm

Trainer Tony McMahon is more worried by a bad barrier rather than a big weight for Paradis Imperial at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Adelaide Cup mission for Bagot Hcp winner

Friday 17 February 2017, 12:40pm

Annus Mirabilis will resume from a let-up over 2000m at Flemington and is on a path towards the Adelaide Cup.  Read more »

Harlow Gold bigger and stronger for autumn

Friday 17 February 2017, 12:19pm

David Hayes says VRC Oaks runner-up Harlow Gold has returned a bigger, stronger and more relaxed filly which he hopes will translate to a big autumn campaign.  Read more »

Trainer Rod Hurley eyeing city success

Friday 17 February 2017, 12:13pm

Rod Hurley has worked for many top trainers but is now ready to make a name for himself through tough gelding Hudson County,  Read more »

Classy win by Proven Thoroughbreds' Tamarack

Friday 17 February 2017, 10:09am

At just his second run, classy 3yo TAMARACK announced himself with a brilliant victory at Newcastle Thursday. After rocketing home into second at Wyong on debut, the REDWOOD gelding was sooled out of the gates by Brenton Avdulla to sit outside the leader in the 1350m Maiden.   Read more »

Five All Too Hard Stakes Runners Tomorrow

Friday 17 February 2017, 9:09am

The stars are aligning for Vinery freshman All Too Hard and it would be fitting if his first winner arrived in the Listed Talindert Stakes (1100m) at Flemington this Saturday.  Read more »

Filly to reign in the Silver Slipper

Friday 17 February 2017, 6:54am

She Will Reign puts her Golden Slipper credentials on the line in the Silver Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Charnley River to shed maiden status

Thursday 16 February 2017, 5:00pm

Group One placed Charnley River is set to shed his maiden status at Eagle Farm after a strong track gallop,  Read more »

Legless Veuve out to press Guineas claims

Thursday 16 February 2017, 4:36pm

Legless Veuve and stablemate Wazzenme will be out to press their Australian Guineas claims when they run in separate Group races at Flemington.  Read more »