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Ameridon arrives for Karaka Million

Wednesday 25 January 2017, 2:28pm

Brisbane colt Ameridon has arrived safely in Auckland with his trainer Liam Birchley trying to win a third Karaka Million.  Read more »

Pakenham time shift because of setting sun

Wednesday 25 January 2017, 2:19pm

The setting sun has forced time changes for staying races at Pakenham night meetings.  Read more »

Winning Rupert retired to stand at Newgate

Wednesday 25 January 2017, 11:29am

Three-year-old colt Winning Rupert has been retired to stand at Newgate Farm after winning five of his six career starts.  Read more »

Blue Diamond favouritism up for grabs

Wednesday 25 January 2017, 6:10am

Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield are expected to have a bearing on the market for Melbourne's premier two-year-old race, the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

All about Turf Racehorse of the year Winx

Wednesday 25 January 2017, 4:19am

Some statistics about champion mare Winx - who has been named the best turf racehorse in the world.  Read more »

Waller targeting Europe for Winx in 2018

Wednesday 25 January 2017, 3:38am

Trainer Chris Waller is planning to bring Winx to Europe in 2018 providing she can win a third successive Cox Plate later this year.  Read more »

No charges against trainer Kane Harris

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 6:19pm

Stewards will not pursue cobalt charges against Victorian trainer Kane Harris with the reserve samples coming in under the threshold.  Read more »

Diamond warm-up for Lindsay Park juveniles

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 4:43pm

Tulip and Wait For No One will be Lindsay Park's representatives in divisions of the Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield.  Read more »

Dream Folk to go one better at Randwick

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 4:37pm

Dream Folk will be out to go one better than a year ago when he meets Destiny's Kiss again in the Australia Day Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

NSW country administrator Noel Leckie dies

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 4:24pm

Scone Race Club stalwart and chairman Noel Leckie has died suddenly aged 64.  Read more »

Sunday Escape to back up at Flemington

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 4:01pm

A Listed race at Flemington is on the agenda for Sunday Escape a week after his placing at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Two-year-old Menari to ease stable loss

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 1:34pm

The loss of stable favourite Bachman has put a dampener on Gerald Ryan's week which he hopes to ease at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darren Gauci set for new racing challenge

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 8:16am

Darren Gauci has announced his retirement from the saddle and will take up a position coaching young Victorian jockeys.  Read more »

Winx among nominations for Australian Cup

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 6:53am

Champion mare Winx is one of 61 horses nominated for the Australian Cup at Flemington.  Read more »

Date set for James McDonald appeal

Monday 23 January 2017, 5:32pm

Jockey James McDonald will have his appeal against disqualification heard in March.  Read more »

Brown to make Sydney return at Rosehill

Monday 23 January 2017, 5:20pm

Corey Brown is set to make his return to Sydney's jockey ranks at Rosehill after more than three years riding in Singapore.  Read more »

McEvoy pair to contest Diamond Previews

Monday 23 January 2017, 5:00pm

Azazel and Miss Wahoo will represent the Tony McEvoy stable in the divisions of the Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tivaci to resume over 1000m at Flemington

Monday 23 January 2017, 3:21pm

A 1000m victory would look good on the record of Tivaci before the four-year-old goes chasing a Group One weight-for-age victory.  Read more »

Bowman set to ride Big Money in Expressway

Monday 23 January 2017, 3:14pm

Big Money will line up in the Group Two Expressway Stakes without regular jockey Robert Thompson, with Hugh Bowman set to take the ride.  Read more »

Sydney lawyer takes up Cartwright fight

Monday 23 January 2017, 1:31pm

Adelaide jockey Josh Cartwright has called on Sydney lawyer Wayne Pasterfield to help out after pleading guilty to a reckless riding charge.  Read more »

Song to tackle last summer feature

Monday 23 January 2017, 1:25pm

Sold For Song is off to Caloundra for the last feature race of the Queensland summer while stablemate Puff's Girl heads to Sydney.  Read more »

Astern given quiet time in trial hit-out

Monday 23 January 2017, 1:01pm

Godolphin colt Astern has finished fifth in a barrier trial at Warwick Farm as he starts his quest to add another Group One victory to his record.  Read more »

Fruitful season for Manhattan Rain

Monday 23 January 2017, 11:03am

The 2016/17 season is certainly proving fruitful for Arrowfield's quiet achiever Manhattan Rain, sire of quality Melbourne sprinter Wild Rain, Golden Slipper favourite She Will Reign and South African Group winner Whisky Baron.  Read more »

Third Stakes Winner for So You Think

Monday 23 January 2017, 10:17am

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable have a high opinion of exciting staying prospect Northwest Passage (3g So You Think x Danevade, by Danehill), so there was no surprise when he came out and blitzed his rivals in Tasmania on Sunday to win the Listed $100,000 Hobart Guineas by seven and a half lengths.  Read more »

First Light Racing's Summer Stable BBQs & Yearling Parades

Monday 23 January 2017, 10:14am

Upcoming events in the First Light Racing stable not to be missed!  Read more »

Chrome named US Horse of the Year

Monday 23 January 2017, 7:09am

California Chrome has been named United States Horse of the Year for a second time.  Read more »

Heartbreak City unplaced in jumps return

Monday 23 January 2017, 6:54am

Heartbreak City has finished midfield in a hurdle in Ireland at his first start since his second in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Waterhouse and Bott hit Tasmania

Sunday 22 January 2017, 6:13pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Northwest Passage has dominated the Hobart Guineas in the lead-up to the Tasmanian Derby.  Read more »

Dubai still an option for The Quarterback

Sunday 22 January 2017, 5:02pm

The Quarterback will contest the Lightning Stakes and Newmarket Handicap in Melbourne before any decision on a trip to Dubai for the Al Quoz Sprint.  Read more »

Omei Sword nearing comeback

Sunday 22 January 2017, 4:52pm

Exciting filly Omei Sword will run in a barrier trial at Randwick ahead of her return aimed at the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Roller coaster week for Emma Ljung

Sunday 22 January 2017, 4:47pm

Brisbane apprentice Emma Ljung has had a mixed week, ending with a suspension and a long shot winner.  Read more »

Heat forces program change for I'm Belucci

Sunday 22 January 2017, 2:36pm

Brisbane's hot conditions mean Group One-placed I'm Belucci won't start this summer and will be prepared for the winter carnival.  Read more »

Stars of Weir's team ready to resume

Sunday 22 January 2017, 2:21pm

Darren Weir is expected to have three Group One winners resuming in the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Winx in running to be crowned world's best

Sunday 22 January 2017, 1:53pm

Trainer Chris Waller will attend the world's best racehorse awards in London where Winx is nominated for the top honour.  Read more »

Group One placed Teronado has been retired

Sunday 22 January 2017, 9:53am

Recurring injury has prompted the retirement of the Bruce Hill-trained Group One performer Teronado.  Read more »

Australian Guineas winner Ferlax dies

Sunday 22 January 2017, 9:35am

Australian Guineas winner Ferlax has been euthanised after suffering a catastrophic paddock injury at Haunui Farm.  Read more »

Shinn hit with another careless riding ban

Saturday 21 January 2017, 7:22pm

Jockey Blake Shinn has been suspended for careless riding for the third time this month.  Read more »

Eventful day for Dunn at Moonee Valley

Saturday 21 January 2017, 7:09pm

Dwayne Dunn has ridden through pain at Moonee Valley to land a winner on Ameristralia after earlier being dumped off a horse in the mounting yard.  Read more »

Bowman narrowly avoids missing Winx rides

Saturday 21 January 2017, 6:01pm

Star Jockey Hugh Bowman has narrowly avoided a suspension which could have cost him autumn carnival rides on champion mare Winx.  Read more »

Ecuador shows class in easy Carrington win

Saturday 21 January 2017, 5:37pm

Co-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been left to mull over how high to set the bar with Ecuador after his Carrington Stakes victory.  Read more »

Hobart Cup next for import Big Duke

Saturday 21 January 2017, 5:33pm

The Group Three Hobart Cup is the next target for import Big Duke who has scored a strong win over 2040m at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Ron Stewart continues winning run

Saturday 21 January 2017, 5:22pm

Ron Stewart has made the most of his Singapore connection to ride his second winner for the Meagher training partnership this week.  Read more »

Burning Front wins VOBIS Gold Star again

Saturday 21 January 2017, 4:52pm

The Darren Weir-trained Burning Front has won the VOBIS Gold Star for the second straight year in an emotional win for his owner.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd brings up 100 season wins

Saturday 21 January 2017, 3:57pm

Jeff Lloyd has ridden his 100th season winner and his ninth from just 17 rides for trainer Michael Nolan this season on Upstart Pride at Eagle Farm  Read more »

Super Star Bobs combine for Highway win

Saturday 21 January 2017, 3:51pm

Trainer Matthew Dale is considering a tilt at the Listed Canberra Guineas after Super Star Bob's impressive Highway Handicap win at Randwick.  Read more »

Tasmanian Oaks target for Wheal Leisure

Saturday 21 January 2017, 3:21pm

Archie Alexander has the Tasmanian Oaks in his sights with Wheal Leisure after the filly's hard-fought win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Zasorceress wins well at Moonee Valley

Saturday 21 January 2017, 2:19pm

Zasorceress has brought up a race-to-race double for trainer Darren Weir from the opening two races at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Exceeds shows class in Randwick 2YO upset

Saturday 21 January 2017, 2:12pm

Trainer James Cummings has scored an early race-to-race double with Exceeds and Tactical Advantage winning at Randwick.  Read more »

Paradis Imperial makes it five on end

Saturday 21 January 2017, 2:07pm

Rockhampton filly Paradis Imperial has brought her form to town to score a comfortable win over her city rivals at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Williams guides Gratwick to Valley win

Saturday 21 January 2017, 1:47pm

The Darren Weir-trained Gratwick has snapped a run of three-straight third placings with a front-running win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Oxford Poet ready to put best foot forward

Friday 20 January 2017, 4:00pm

Trainer Kim Waugh believes Oxford Poet's significant weight relief holds him in good stead for Saturday's Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Brooke Ainsworth gets city chance

Friday 20 January 2017, 3:49pm

Claiming apprentice Brooke Ainsworth gets her chance to shine in the city when she rides Ringo's A Rockstar at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Crystal Dreamer chases fourth-straight win

Friday 20 January 2017, 3:21pm

Crystal Dreamer will drop back from 1200 to 1000 metres at Moonee Valley when he chases a fourth-straight win this preparation.  Read more »

Lordag to return Robert Heathcote's faith

Friday 20 January 2017, 1:26pm

A sharp drop in class should help Lordag repay trainer Robert Heathcote's faith with a win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Valley stepping stone for Corstens stayer

Friday 20 January 2017, 1:00pm

Co-trainer Troy Corstens says lightly raced Crediton is learning all the time and he believes he is a promising stayer for the future.  Read more »

Yankee Rose disqualified from G1 Flight

Friday 20 January 2017, 12:52pm

Yankee Rose has been disqualified from her second placing in the Group One Flight Stakes after testing positive to a prohibited substance.  Read more »

Date set for Josh Cartwright hearing

Friday 20 January 2017, 12:50pm

Stewards have set a date to resume the hearing into Josh Cartwright's reckless riding charge in Adelaide.  Read more »

Bruce Brown hopes theory holds true

Friday 20 January 2017, 12:09pm

Trainer Bruce Brown is hoping one of his oldest theories will hold true with promising mare Khaleesi at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sandown Lakeside's green light for return

Friday 20 January 2017, 7:26am

The Sandown Lakeside track is ready for a return to racing after extensive remedial work.  Read more »

Regan Bayliss a fully fledged jockey

Thursday 19 January 2017, 6:11pm

Having already outridden his claim, Regan Bayliss has been given permission to finish his apprenticeship early and become a senior jockey.  Read more »

Hard Call on target for Valley assignment

Thursday 19 January 2017, 5:45pm

Trainer John Salanitri says Hard Call has come through his last-start win well and believes the gelding is right in the mix for the VOBIS Gold Star.  Read more »

Nic's Vendetta out for Highway revenge

Thursday 19 January 2017, 5:26pm

Todd Howlett-trained Nic's Vendetta will be our for revenge when he lines up in his fourth Highway Handicap race at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Mossin' Around back after escaping fire

Thursday 19 January 2017, 4:27pm

Mossin' Around will be back at the races at Moonee Valley after having an eventful day out the last time she ventured to the Melbourne.  Read more »

Muddy Rope coul face biggest test

Thursday 19 January 2017, 4:01pm

Trainer Chris Anderson is undecided whether to test Muddy Rope against top horses at Eagle Farm or go to the Sunshine Coast for an easier race.  Read more »

Song And Laughter ready to win at Randwick

Thursday 19 January 2017, 3:57pm

Connections to mega-stable Godolphin could help Song And Laughter give rookie Warwick Farm trainer Richard Litt a maiden victory in his own name.  Read more »

Luke Dittman reunites with Wicked Intent

Thursday 19 January 2017, 2:07pm

Chris Munce has called on in-form jockey Luke Dittman to ride speedy Wicked Intent at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Rain would be nice for Carrington roughie

Thursday 19 January 2017, 1:43pm

Rain will aid the chances of Wouldnt It Be Nice in the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick which will be the gelding's 50th start.  Read more »

Laming happy with Wellington Cup hope

Thursday 19 January 2017, 1:00pm

The Richard Laming-trained Sly Romance will be one of two Australian-trained stayers chasing a feature win in the Wellington Cup in New Zealand.  Read more »

Paradis Imperial heads to Brisbane

Thursday 19 January 2017, 12:52pm

Unbeaten Rockhampton-trained filly Paradis Imperial will step up to city racing when she comes to Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Fitting First Australian Winner for Squamosa

Thursday 19 January 2017, 10:41am

It only seems fitting that the first Australian winner for Sun Stud's Squamosa should carry the purple and white Star Thoroughbreds colours that were carried with much success by her sire.  Read more »

Ljung to see doctor before rides again

Thursday 19 January 2017, 9:37am

Stewards have ordered apprentice Emma Ljung to see a doctor for a clearance before she takes her eight rides at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Apprentice to ride Heartbreak City

Thursday 19 January 2017, 8:00am

Trainer Tony Martin has every faith in Donagh Meyler, handing him the high-profile ride on Heartbreak City for the Melbourne Cup runner-up's return.  Read more »

UAE trainer outed for 2 years for cobalt

Thursday 19 January 2017, 7:47am

A trainer in Abu Dhabi has been outed for two years after being found guilty of a cobalt offence.  Read more »

Wide draw for Odyssey Moon in G1 Telegraph

Thursday 19 January 2017, 6:58am

The Robert Smerdon-trained Odyssey Moon will jump from a wide barrier in the Group One Telegraph Handicap in New Zealand.  Read more »

British racing 2nd most attended sport

Thursday 19 January 2017, 6:56am

More than 5.98million people enjoyed a day at the races in 2016, with racing regaining its place as the second-best attended sport in Britain.  Read more »

Mixed day for jockeys in Warwick Farm heat

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 6:33pm

Blake Shinn has been suspended for careless riding while Tye Angland has been hailed as the key to Dorf Star's form reversal in a mixed day for jockeys.  Read more »

Thompson, Cartwright suspended at Sandown

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 6:28pm

In-form apprentice Ben Thompson and fellow apprentice Georgina Cartwright have been suspended for careless riding at Sandown.  Read more »

Crocodile Rock impresses Melham at Sandown

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 5:45pm

Jockey Ben Melham believes Crocodile Rock is poised to win better races after guiding the import to a dominant win over 2400m at Sandown.  Read more »

Stable trifecta at Doomben for Tony Gollan

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 5:24pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has been proven right after predicting a stable trifecta at Doomben.  Read more »

Burning Front heads VOBIS Gold Star field

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 4:23pm

The Darren Weir-trained Burning Front will be chasing back-to-back wins in the VOBIS Gold Star and headlines a field of nine for the Moonee Valley race.  Read more »

Ecuador kept fresh for Carrington Stakes

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:51pm

Co-trainer Adrian Bott says Ecuador has been kept fresh for Saturday's Carrington Stakes as the stayer looks to pinch another win at 1400 metres.  Read more »

Luck finally goes with Snitzkraft

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:26pm

Two-Year-Old Snitzkraft has shown his true ability with victory at Doomben to prompt winter carnival aspirations.  Read more »

Into Orbit resumes with Sandown win

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:20pm

Dwayne Dunn has a big opinion of three-year-old colt Into Orbit who has overcome a slow start to win first-up at Sandown and remain unbeaten.  Read more »

Gauguin on road to G1 after midweek maiden

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 3:07pm

Gauguin has posted a convincing maiden win at Warwick Farm with trainer James Cummings not afraid to signal Group One autumn targets.  Read more »

Beer looks to Sydney with Jacqui's Joy

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 2:14pm

Last-start Sandown winner Jacqui's Joy will head to Sydney to run at Randwick, with the prize money and field size major factors in the decision.  Read more »

Alter call after consolation Qld win

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 2:00pm

Million dollar filly Alter Call will be out for a consolation win at Eagle Farm after missing a run on Magic Millions day.  Read more »

Heartbreak City favourite for jumps return

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 1:29pm

Melbourne Cup runner-up Heartbreak City is favourite for his scheduled return over jumps in Ireland.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 18/1/2017

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 11:37am

What a week it has been for Prime Thoroughbreds. Read the latest dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill.   Read more »

Freshman Sires Make Karaka National Yearling Sales Series Debut

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 9:57am

Karaka 2017 will showcase the first yearling crops of 18 exciting new sires from throughout Australasia.  Read more »

Rowan Waymouth recovering from surgery

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 8:53am

Former jockey Rowan Waymouth has undergone surgery to repair a fractured skull after apparently being kicked by a horse.  Read more »

Darren Bell to resume limited training

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 8:34am

Darren Bell can resume limited training after one of his stables was cleared of the infectious disease strangles.  Read more »

Bowman to ride at Karaka Millions meeting

Wednesday 18 January 2017, 7:46am

Hugh Bowman will ride Padraig in the $1 million Karaka Million, New Zealand's richest race.  Read more »

Gold Symphony tuned up for Carrington tilt

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 3:58pm

Co-trainer Paul Snowden says Gold Symphony's confidence-boosting win at Warwick Farm bodes well for his return to stakes racing at Randwick.  Read more »

It Is Written aims for another Valley win

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 3:49pm

Eight-year-old gelding It Is Written recently notched his eighth career Moonee Valley win and will be chasing another when he returns to his favourite track.  Read more »

Neil Dyer suspended for three months

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 2:39pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has suspended trainer Neil Dyer for three months over a breach of the race day treatment rules.  Read more »

Farson to face first city test at Sandown

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 2:12pm

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Farson will be tested in town for the first time when he runs at Sandown after a maiden win at Kilmore.  Read more »

Portelli hoping for Selene's staying genes

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 1:52pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is hoping Bel Selene, a sibling of Caulfield Cup winner Mummify, can successfully extend to 1300m at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy to ride Turn Me Loose

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 1:31pm

Melbourne Cup-winning rider Kerrin McEvoy will ride New Zealand star Turn Me Loose in the Group Two Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Xtravagant out of the G1 Telegraph

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 10:11am

Australian sprinter Odyssey Moon has one less opponent in his Group One bid in New Zealand with long-time favourite Xtravagant scratched from the Telegraph.  Read more »

Goodrich RAD Board hearing deferred

Tuesday 17 January 2017, 6:05am

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board hearing into a charge against trainer Kate Goodrich has been deferred until March.  Read more »