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Mudlark World Wide set for Nowra Cup win

Friday 24 May 2013, 5:33pm

The prospect of a rain-affected track has trainer Bede Murray on good terms with himself ahead of his bid for a third Nowra Cup success.  Read more »

Derby aim for Hayes-trained Eagle Island

Friday 24 May 2013, 5:09pm

The Victoria Derby is the long-range aim for Eagle Island who'll be out to make it back-to-back wins in a 1600m event at Caulfield.  Read more »

Schofield set to outride claim at Randwick

Friday 24 May 2013, 3:57pm

Chad Schofield returns to Sydney racing for the McKell Cup meeting and needs only one winner to outride his claim.  Read more »

The Voice to hit high note despite draw

Friday 24 May 2013, 3:49pm

Tony McEvoy has concerns about a wide barrier but he is putting his faith in the navigational skills of Glen Boss to make a difference on The Voice.  Read more »

Grand Prix is a grand final for Hawkspur

Friday 24 May 2013, 3:30pm

Queensland Derby plans for Hawkspur are on hold until trainer Chris Waller assesses his performance in the Grand Prix Stakes.  Read more »

French hoop earns Randwick call-up for Gai

Friday 24 May 2013, 3:16pm

A French jockey who has been quietly making his way on the Sydney provincial scene will be out to make the most of his opportunities at Randwick.  Read more »

Wet to give Fiumicino a much-needed edge

Friday 24 May 2013, 3:11pm

Grand stayer Fiumicino has more to race for than most of his six rivals when he takes his place in the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Browne left to plot tactics for Buffering

Friday 24 May 2013, 3:08pm

Robert Heathcote won't tie down Damian Browne to a firm set of riding instructions for Buffering in the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Shamexpress impresses Newitt in jump-out

Friday 24 May 2013, 1:52pm

Craig Newitt is convinced Royal Ascot-bound Shamexpress has improved since his Newmarket Handicap win after partnering the colt in a Flemington jump-out.  Read more »

Retirement an option for More Strawberries

Friday 24 May 2013, 1:49pm

The racing career of More Strawberries is in doubt after a leg injury ruled her out of the remainder of the Brisbane winter carnival.  Read more »

Bolger upbeat for Dawn Approach Derby bid

Friday 24 May 2013, 11:27am

Jim Bolger says Dawn Approach has thrived since his 2000 Guineas win and he expects the colt to maintain a perfect record in the English Derby.  Read more »

Jockeys' group continues to Ahern support

Friday 24 May 2013, 11:01am

The Professional Jockeys' Association has offered its full support to Eddie Ahern as the rider appeals against a 10-year ban from racing.  Read more »

Japan Derby & South African Golden Sprint

Friday 24 May 2013, 8:58am

Vinery Stud resident Mossman is shooting for a global Group 1 double this Saturday with high profile sons Buffering (above) and Royal Zulu Warrior lining up in feature races.  Read more »

Stoute rules Telescope out of Derby

Friday 24 May 2013, 8:35am

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute has ruled Telescope out of the Derby at Epsom with Dawn Approach now at 4-5 to win the Classic.  Read more »

Aigles could miss Royal Ascot

Friday 24 May 2013, 6:56am

Cirrus Des Aigles may miss Royal Ascot but trainer Corine Barande-Barbe is confident he will be a force as he prepares for his return from injury.  Read more »

Dunaden enjoys Epsom spin

Friday 24 May 2013, 6:47am

Dunaden has had a gallop at Epsom Racecourse ahead of his bid to add the Coronation Cup to his resume.  Read more »

UAE to ban steriod use in equestrian sport

Friday 24 May 2013, 12:16am

Still reeling from the Newmarket doping scandal, Godolphin's owner bans use of anabolic steroids in all horse-related sports in the United Arab Emirates.  Read more »

Derby prospect Polanski steps up to mile

Thursday 23 May 2013, 6:07pm

Robbie Laing hopes he has a Derby prospect in two-year-old Polanski who'll have his final start of his juvenile season over 1600m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Boss claims Victorian prize money record

Thursday 23 May 2013, 5:07pm

Glen Boss has set a new prize money record for a jockey on Victorian tracks, with his mounts this season so far earning $9,216,360.  Read more »

Apprentices poised to star at Randwick

Thursday 23 May 2013, 4:54pm

Sydney apprentices have much to gain in the absence of senior jockeys at Randwick, including Rachael Murray who will ride short-priced favourite Everage.  Read more »