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Shinn outed after winning on Extensible

Saturday 24 September 2016, 6:02pm

Jockey Blake Shinn will miss four meetings after being suspended for careless riding aboard Extensible at Rosehill.  Read more »

Moral Victory Toorak-bound after G2 win

Saturday 24 September 2016, 5:39pm

Moral Victory will target to the Group One Toorak Handicap after winning the Shannon Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart wins G1 Underwood Stakes

Saturday 24 September 2016, 5:04pm

The Darren Weir-trained Black Heart Bart has scored a decisive win in the Group One Underwood Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tycoon Tara stars as First Seal falters

Saturday 24 September 2016, 4:54pm

Tycoon Tara has continued to thrive in Sydney, adding the Group Two Golden Pendant to her record.  Read more »

Sacred Elixir shows class in Prelude win

Saturday 24 September 2016, 4:41pm

Sacred Elixir has stamped his claims for the Caulfield Guineas and Victoria Derby with a first-up win in the Guineas Prelude at Caulfield.  Read more »

Veladero snares unplanned G3 Gloaming win

Saturday 24 September 2016, 4:38pm

Trainer Chris Waller has claimed back-to-back Gloaming Stakes wins after Veladero led all the way.  Read more »

Legless Veuve earns shot at 1000 Guineas

Saturday 24 September 2016, 4:35pm

Legless Veuve has taken the step from winning a Sale maiden to success in the Group Two Thousand Guineas Prelude at Caulfield.  Read more »

Rob Heathcote, Larry Cassidy declare peace

Saturday 24 September 2016, 4:31pm

Robert Heathcote and Larry Cassidy have buried the hatchet after Bidii Babe scored a first-up win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Bon Aurum wins G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes

Saturday 24 September 2016, 4:26pm

Bon Aurum has emulated his sire Bon Hoffa by taking out the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Caulfield Guineas beckons for Impending

Saturday 24 September 2016, 4:08pm

In the absence of Astern, Godolphin has a worthy Caulfield Guineas contender in Impending, winner of the Stan Fox Stakes.  Read more »

Part-time trainer takes Rosehill Highway

Saturday 24 September 2016, 3:42pm

It might only be a part-time gig, but training racehorses has netted Mudgee-based David Smith a $34,500 windfall.  Read more »

Nicconi Leggera, Privlaka in track records

Saturday 24 September 2016, 3:15pm

Privlaka dispelled a theory he was exclusively a wet tracker when he broke the track record on a day of fast times at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Zenalicious causes Reginald Allen boilover

Saturday 24 September 2016, 3:11pm

Trainer Les Bridge and jockey Tim Clark have teamed up for another stakes win with Zenalicious winning the Listed Reginald Allen Quality.  Read more »

Royal Rapture earns shot at G1 Toorak Hcp

Saturday 24 September 2016, 3:08pm

Darren Weir will give Royal Rapture his chance in the Group One Toorak Handicap after the gelding made it five city wins in a row at Caulfield.  Read more »

Signoff's Melbourne Cup campaign in doubt

Saturday 24 September 2016, 2:55pm

Trainer Darren Weir says a decision on whether Signoff continues a spring campaign will be made soon.  Read more »

Omei Sword tunes up for Flight with gallop

Saturday 24 September 2016, 2:08pm

Hugh Bowman has put nominal Flight Stakes favourite Omei Sword through her paces in a raceday work-out at Rosehill.  Read more »

Williams import impresses in Caulfield win

Saturday 24 September 2016, 2:04pm

A horse which defeated Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist in Germany has been successful in the Harry White Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Allergic too strong in Gr 3 Colin Stephen

Saturday 24 September 2016, 1:50pm

The John O'Shea-trained Allergic has secured the biggest win of his career in the Group Three Colin Stephen Quality at Rosehill.  Read more »

Super Cash returns with Caulfield victory

Saturday 24 September 2016, 1:37pm

Andrew Noblet found an ideal benchmark race to launch the spring campaign of Super Cash and the stakes-performed mare has delivered at Caulfield.  Read more »

Denoninator adds to tally at Eagle Farm

Saturday 24 September 2016, 1:17pm

Injured apprentice Sarah Eilbeck was uppermost in the mind of co-trainer John Symons after Denoninator's win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Irish trainer Colm Murphy to retire

Friday 23 September 2016, 8:28pm

Irish trainer Colm Murphy, who won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with Brave Inca and the Queen Mother Champion Chase with Big Zeb, will retire.  Read more »

Newcastle trainer outed for six months

Friday 23 September 2016, 6:12pm

Newcastle trainer Jeremy Smith has been banned for six months on two separate charges.  Read more »

Signoff scratched from Caulfield race

Friday 23 September 2016, 4:59pm

The Darren Weir-trained Signoff has been scratched from the Harry White Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Whispering Brook not always so quiet

Friday 23 September 2016, 4:56pm

Weights don't favour Whispering Brook in the Thousand Guineas Prelude but Perth trainer Simon Miller is excited at the condition of the filly.  Read more »

He Or She gets another chance in WFA G1

Friday 23 September 2016, 4:33pm

Stablemates He Or She and Jacquinot Bay performed admirably at Group One level last start and will be out to improve on that over 1800m in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Edmonds and Lloyd show to roll on

Friday 23 September 2016, 4:06pm

The winning combination of trainer Toby Edmonds and jockey Jeff Lloyd will be back in action at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Waller colts aiming to mirror Vanbrugh

Friday 23 September 2016, 3:20pm

Jockey Glyn Schofield is hoping High Mist's quality shines through in the Group Three Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Yu Long Sheng Hui on notice in Prelude

Friday 23 September 2016, 3:17pm

The performance of Yu Long Sheng Hui in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude could determine whether he remains a colt.  Read more »

Smerdon waits on Under The Louvre call

Friday 23 September 2016, 2:41pm

Under The Louvre remains an unlikely runner in the Rupert Clarke Stakes but his trainer will wait until race morning before scratching him..  Read more »

G2 Golden Pendant outsiders kept safe

Friday 23 September 2016, 1:34pm

Zanbagh and Ammirata are the roughest hopes for the Group Two Golden Pendant but connections of both can see reasons for an upset.  Read more »

Chris Parnham chasing first Group One win

Friday 23 September 2016, 12:39pm

Young jockey Chris Parnham will be chasing a first Group One victory when he rides in-form Voodoo Lad in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Yankee Rose wins barrier trial

Friday 23 September 2016, 8:48am

Yankee Rose has shown her readiness for the Group One Flight Stakes with a barrier trial win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Payne nominated for 'The Don' Award

Friday 23 September 2016, 5:51am

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is among seven individuals and one team nominated for the The Don Award.  Read more »

Veteran trainers outed on cruelty charges

Thursday 22 September 2016, 7:04pm

Veteran country NSW trainers Jim Delaney and Cliff Bashford have been handed hefty bans for animal cruelty offences.  Read more »

Hayes team to train Caviar's first foal

Thursday 22 September 2016, 6:59pm

Oscietra, the first foal of Black Caviar, is to join the stable of David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig.  Read more »

Larry Cassidy wins Lismore Cup

Thursday 22 September 2016, 6:02pm

A daring front-running ride by Larry Cassidy on the Joanne Hardy-trained Collaboration has reaped a 10-length Lismore Cup win.  Read more »

No hiding place at Eagle Farm for Pearl

Thursday 22 September 2016, 4:58pm

Hidden Pearl is expected to bounce back from her Sydney failure when she runs on her home track at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Unbeaten Evacuation on Guineas trail

Thursday 22 September 2016, 4:51pm

Evacuation puts his unbeaten record on the line when he makes his Melbourne debut in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

Gundagai hero Zero To Ten in Group 3 tilt

Thursday 22 September 2016, 4:45pm

Around 370km separate Rosehill and Zero to Ten's home in Gundagai but on Saturday there will only be 2400m and four horses between him and $75,000.  Read more »

Jade Da Rose almost claims perfect start

Thursday 22 September 2016, 4:36pm

Jade Da Rose has ridden her first starter as a trainer into second place in a race at Mornington.  Read more »

Impending looking to extend Godolphin form

Thursday 22 September 2016, 3:53pm

Godolphin trainer John O'Shea is impressed with Impending's trackwork ahead of the Group Two Stan Fox Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

What you need to know about the Underwood

Thursday 22 September 2016, 3:37pm

All the important facts and figures for the Group One Underwood Stakes at Caulfield  Read more »

Jalan Jalan ready for Caulfield return

Thursday 22 September 2016, 3:36pm

Colin Little had been planning a stakes race return for Jalan Jalan who will instead run in mares' grade at Caulfield.  Read more »

So You Think's Spring Surge

Thursday 22 September 2016, 3:29pm

Spring has brought a flurry of winners for exciting young sire So You Think who posted his sixth winner since September 1 when So You Too (3g So You Think x Modonna, by More Than Ready) scored easily at Gawler on Wednesday.  Read more »

Light build-up suits fresh Lucia Valentina

Thursday 22 September 2016, 3:23pm

Having her races spaced looks to be suiting Lucia Valentina who heads to the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield with five weeks between runs.  Read more »

Key facts about the Rupert Clarke Stakes

Thursday 22 September 2016, 2:04pm

Key facts about the Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Williams aims for 6th Rupert Clarke Stakes

Thursday 22 September 2016, 2:02pm

Craig Williams will be chasing his sixth Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes win in the past 12 editions when he rides favourite Counterattack at Caulfield.  Read more »

Denmagic leads Pfieffer's rejuvenation

Thursday 22 September 2016, 1:54pm

Trainer David Pfieffer believes Denmagic could be the forgotten horse ahead of the Group Two Golden Pendant at Rosehill.  Read more »

Samara Dancer out to press Guineas claims

Thursday 22 September 2016, 1:48pm

Three years after her half-brother won a Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Samara Dancer lines up as one of the main chances in the Thousand Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

Good Standing to run in Stan Fox Stakes

Thursday 22 September 2016, 12:22pm

Good Standing will not run in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude with trainer James Cummings to keep him in Sydney for the Stan Fox Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Under The Louvre to miss the Rupert Clarke

Thursday 22 September 2016, 9:25am

A wide draw which trainer Robert Smerdon says makes it almost mission impossible will see Under The Louvre miss a Group One race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Rawiller rides four at Happy Valley

Thursday 22 September 2016, 7:29am

Nash Rawiller has enjoyed his biggest meeting in Hong Kong, riding four winners at Happy Valley.  Read more »

Weir with strong chances in Group Ones

Thursday 22 September 2016, 5:47am

Victoria's premier trainer Darren Weir could add to his early season Group One tally with chances in both the Underwood Stakes and Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

Sky Hunter books Melbourne Cup ticket

Thursday 22 September 2016, 5:43am

Sky Hunter has earned himself a second crack at the Melbourne Cup with a comprehensive success at Goodwood.  Read more »

McDougall fined $200 for social media spat

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 6:21pm

Responding to criticism from a punter on social media has left apprentice jockey Blaike McDougall $200 lighter.  Read more »

Glyn Schofield at centre of midweek action

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 5:36pm

Jockey Glyn Schofield went on a rollercoaster ride in the first three races at Warwick Farm and emerged with a double.  Read more »

Grafton to host first Country C'ship heat

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:50pm

Grafton will host the first of the Country Championship heats for the 2017 series.  Read more »

Tough day for Hyeronimus in stewards' room

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:13pm

Adam Hyeronimus has had a tumultuous day in the stewards' room, losing his only race on protest before being suspended for careless riding.  Read more »

Racing Vic wins trainer doping dispute

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:01pm

Racing Victoria has won its appeal against horse trainer Mark Riley after he twice successfully fought a three-year ban for doping.  Read more »

Sires on fire ahead of Ready2Race Sale

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4:00pm

The hype surrounding the Inglis Ready2Race Sale has heightened following Monday’s first 2YO barrier trials, with the sire of every trial winner being represented at the upcoming Inglis sale.  Read more »

Baster not frightened of Underwood rivals

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 3:57pm

Awesome Rock surprised jockey Stephen Baster with his Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes win but he is confident of a forward showing in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Blinkers for Seaburge in Guineas Prelude

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 3:26pm

VRC Sires' Produce Stakes winner Seaburge will race in blinkers for the first time in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

Martin's despair turns to Group One dream

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 2:56pm

Trainer Tim Martin will give stable star Heavens Above a one-week back-up into the Epsom Handicap after Saturday's Golden Pendant.  Read more »

Corey Brown springs to mind for Court ride

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 1:27pm

Corey Brown will make a hit-and-run visit to Melbourne to ride Thames Court in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Vet in cobalt cases says he's a scapegoat

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:52am

A vet has again denied supplying bottles of a substance called vitamin complex involved in three trainers' cobalt cases.  Read more »

Capacity field to tackle Sir Rupert Clarke

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:49am

Darren Weir will rely on Voodoo Lad and Telopea as he chases a third straight win in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield  Read more »

Turnbull Stakes next for Hartnell

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:48am

In-form Hartnell will have his next start in Melbourne in the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington  Read more »

Three to line up for Weir in Underwood

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 11:15am

A field of 11 is set to line up under weight-for-age conditions in the Group One Underwood Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Divine Prophet new Guineas favourite

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 6:55am

Divine Prophet is the new Caulfield Guineas favourite with Golden Rose winner Astern out after being treated for an elevated temperature.  Read more »

Turn Me Loose ready for Australia again

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 6:46am

New Zealander Turn Me Loose has tuned up for his upcoming Australian campaign with a barrier trial win at Avondale.  Read more »

Still some spring options for Astern

Wednesday 21 September 2016, 5:56am

Godolphin will consider other spring options for Astern with the former Caulfield Guineas favourite ruled out of the race after a setback.  Read more »

Melbourne spring beckons for More To Gain

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 6:11pm

Trainer Amanda Turner is confident More To Gain will be competitive in a stakes race, but is unsure whether he will get his chance on Saturday.  Read more »

Ride up for grabs on Jameka at Caulfield

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:14pm

Jameka is guaranteed a start in the Caulfield Cup after her Naturalism Stakes win but just who rides is still to be decided.  Read more »

Barrier draw crucial for Revolving Door

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:08pm

Clinton McDonald is hoping Revolving Door can draw well for the Caulfield Guineas Prelude so that he can settle closer.  Read more »

Grade drop expected to suit Mossin' Around

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:01pm

With the unavailability of grass gallops for Mossin' Around trainer Grahame Begg has taken advantage of a barrier trial at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Last Highway jump for trainer Robert Price

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:57pm

A stalwart of the Highway Handicap, Robert Price will watch his last horse jump in the country-only race on Saturday as he eyes a move into provincial racing.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 20/09/2016

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:39pm

This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Melbourne preference for Legless Veuve

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:29pm

The Thousand Guineas Prelude at Caulfield is Stuart Webb' preference for Legless Veuve, but he has also nominated her for a race in Sydney.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman free to ride on Epsom Day

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:16pm

Hugh Bowman has won his bid to ride on Epsom day after he successfully appealed the severity of a careless riding charge.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee on track for Caulfield Sprint

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4:12pm

Mick Price says multiple Group One winner Lankan Rupee is on track to resume in the Caulfield Sprint on his way to the Darley Classic.  Read more »

Bon Aurum chasing same G1 success as sire

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 3:44pm

Bon Hoffa won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield and his son Bon Aurum will be trying to add his name to the record books in the Group One race.  Read more »

Van Tonder working towards training dream

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 3:41pm

Warwick Farm trainer Andre Van Tonder will have a rare runner when Typeface lines up at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.  Read more »

Astern out of Caulfield Guineas

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 3:25pm

Golden Rose winner Astern is the notable omission from the Caulfield Guineas second declarations.  Read more »

Godolphin holding aces for Epsom, Metrop

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 2:31pm

Godolphin horses Hauraki and Hartnell are the early favourites for the two biggest races of the Sydney spring carnival.  Read more »

Gear change for Tarzino in G1 Underwood

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 1:41pm

Dual Group One winner will have a gear change for the Underwood Stakes, with trainer Mick Price to take blinkers off the horse for the 1800m race.  Read more »

Blake Shinn injured in Randwick fall

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 12:03pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Blake Shinn has suffered a knee injury after a fall at Randwick barrier trials.  Read more »

Jake Noonan to make return at Mornington

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 11:45am

Group One-winning jockey Jake Noonan is ready to make his race return at Mornington almost four months after breaking his leg.  Read more »

Richard Collett to have Warwick Farm base

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 6:41am

New Zealand trainer Richard Collett is to have a satellite stable at Warwick Farm after testing the Sydney waters during winter.  Read more »

New NSW rule for dual acceptors

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:58am

Connections of dual acceptors in NSW will have to decide on acceptance day which race their horses run in.  Read more »

Sydney visitor well supported at Caulfield

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 5:56am

Early betting suggests a wide -pen Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes although the Chris Waller-trained Counterattack has met with early backing.  Read more »

ATC chairman Michael Crismale retires

Monday 19 September 2016, 5:51pm

Australian Turf Club chairman Michael Crismale will step down from his duties at the club to concentrate on other interests.  Read more »

Tough test for The Bandit in Underwood

Monday 19 September 2016, 5:22pm

A track gallop will determine which race The Bandit contests at Caulfield with trainer John Sadler favouring the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Chaquinta gets chance for black-type glory

Monday 19 September 2016, 5:14pm

From picnic winner to dominant midweek performer, Chaquinta now gets the chance to add black-type to her meteoric rise.  Read more »

Jameka penalised following Naturalism win

Monday 19 September 2016, 5:10pm

Racing Victoria handicapper Greg Carpenter has taken the chance to re-handicap Jameka following her Naturalism Stakes win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Chauffeur drives to line in 2yo trials

Monday 19 September 2016, 4:25pm

Some expensive horse flesh has been on display in the first official two-year-old trials of the season at Randwick.  Read more »

First Seal on Golden comeback

Monday 19 September 2016, 3:21pm

Trainer John Thompson is looking to First Seal to re-assert herself in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tendon injury ends Berisha's Cup quest

Monday 19 September 2016, 1:40pm

Berisha's Caulfield Cup hopes are over with the gelding suffering a tendon injury which will keep him off the track for about 12 months.  Read more »

Xtravagant heading to Sir Rupert Clarke

Monday 19 September 2016, 1:00pm

After pleasing co-trainer Stephen Autridge and jockey Damien Oliver in a Cranbourne barrier trial Xtravagant is set to run in a Group One race at Caulfield.  Read more »

The Quarterback wins Cranbourne trial

Monday 19 September 2016, 11:39am

The Quarterback has scored an easy win in a Cranbourne barrier trial as he prepares for his spring return at Flemington.  Read more »

Brisbane trainer looking at Sydney money

Monday 19 September 2016, 11:09am

Brisbane trainer Desleigh Forster is looking to Sydney with her stable stars, attracted by the increased prize money.  Read more »