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Xtravagant back for Group One at Caulfield

Monday 19 September 2016, 9:46am

Despite finishing out of the placings in a trial at Cranbourne plans are for Xtravagant to press ahead to Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

TAB suspends Caulfield Guineas market

Monday 19 September 2016, 6:49am

The TAB has suspended its market on the Caulfield Guineas with favourite Astern ruled out of the Prelude.  Read more »

Vet has to give evidence at cobalt appeals

Monday 19 September 2016, 5:24am

A vet has lost a bid to avoid being a witness at Victorian trainers' Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh's cobalt appeals on medical grounds.  Read more »

Keeneland before Breeders Cup for Tepin

Sunday 18 September 2016, 8:50pm

All roads lead to the Breeders' Cup for Tepin after the mare extended her winning streak to eight in the Woodbine Mile.  Read more »

Astern to miss Caulfield Guineas lead-up

Sunday 18 September 2016, 8:24pm

Group One-winning colt Astern has been ruled out of the Caulfield Guineas Prelude because of an elevated temperature.  Read more »

Rebel Dane jumping into Premiere

Sunday 18 September 2016, 4:33pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has added some new activities to Rebel Dane's training regime to try to swtich him on for his next start.  Read more »

Sacred Elixir begins campaign in Prelude

Sunday 18 September 2016, 3:50pm

Group One winner Sacred Elixir begins his spring campaign in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

Underwood the Cup lead-up for Tavago

Sunday 18 September 2016, 3:05pm

Tavago will complete his Caulfield Cup preparation in the weight-for-age Underwood Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Leotie to stamp her Guineas credentials

Sunday 18 September 2016, 2:22pm

The Henry Dwyer-trained Leotie will be out to confirm her standing as one of the leading Thousand Guineas contenders when she runs in the Prelude at Caulfield.  Read more »

Third foal for champion Black Caviar

Sunday 18 September 2016, 2:01pm

Black Caviar has given birth to her third foal, a filly by leading sire Snitzel.  Read more »

Miss Cover Girl to have second trial

Sunday 18 September 2016, 1:34pm

Miss Cover Girl needs to prove to trainer Kelly Schweida she is worthy of a trip to Sydney when she runs in a barrier trial.  Read more »

Disappointing Japonisme to be vetted

Sunday 18 September 2016, 1:03pm

Group One winner Japonisme is one of three spring contenders from the Chris Waller stable in doubt after two disappointing runs.  Read more »

Moloney gets lightweight chance on Tivaci

Sunday 18 September 2016, 12:51pm

Patrick Moloney is relishing his new job as stable rider for Mike Moroney and gets a Group One chance on Tivaci at Caulfield.  Read more »

Eagle Farm getting back to best

Sunday 18 September 2016, 8:27am

The new Eagle Farm track has passed its latest test with officials confident the spring growing season will help the surface further.  Read more »

Hutchings cops seven-meeting suspension

Saturday 17 September 2016, 6:28pm

Last season's champion Sydney apprentice Rory Hutchings has been suspended for seven meetings for careless riding.  Read more »

Walker finishes a winner after suspension

Saturday 17 September 2016, 6:14pm

Michael Walker has received some compensation for a careless riding suspension with a shock win on Freshwater Storm at Caulfield.  Read more »

He's Our Rokkii wins again at Caulfield

Saturday 17 September 2016, 6:12pm

The Group One Toorak Handicap is on the radar for He's Our Rokkii after he made it back-to-back wins at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd produces Eagle Farm masterclass

Saturday 17 September 2016, 6:10pm

Jeff Lloyd has delivered the best day of his Australian riding career with a haul of five winners at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sons Of John on track to snare Group One

Saturday 17 September 2016, 5:41pm

Sons Of John is on target for the Epsom Handicap after winning the Bill Ritchie.  Read more »

Jameka cruises home in Naturalism Stakes

Saturday 17 September 2016, 5:37pm

Jameka has joined Hartnell at the top of Caulfield Cup betting after her impressive win in the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Top sprinter in raceday treatment probe

Saturday 17 September 2016, 5:33pm

Stewards have scratched Howmuchdoyouloveme from the Group Two Shorts after they could not be convinced the horse had not had a raceday treatment.  Read more »

Takedown gives Moore biggest Syd success

Saturday 17 September 2016, 5:26pm

Trainer Gary Moore's celebration has almost outshone Takedown's Group Two Shorts win at Randwick.  Read more »

Keen Array by barest margin in overdue win

Saturday 17 September 2016, 5:15pm

The Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is among the possible targets for Keen Array after his narrow victory in the Testa Rossa Stakes.  Read more »

Winx extends Group 1 record in George Main

Saturday 17 September 2016, 4:33pm

Winx has stretched her winning sequence to 11 and notched her seventh Group One victory in the George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Secret Agenda wins first-up at Caulfield

Saturday 17 September 2016, 3:48pm

A liking for soft ground has allowed talented mare Secret Agenda to land a stakes victory first-up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Dominant Hartnell cruises in Hill Stakes

Saturday 17 September 2016, 3:43pm

Hartnell has continued his dominant form, winning the Group Two Hill Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Group One targets await for Harlow Gold

Saturday 17 September 2016, 3:29pm

Harlow Gold is being aimed at the Thousand Guineas and VRC Oaks and has taken her next step towards those targets with a Caulfield win over 1600m.  Read more »

Winx stretches winning streak at Randwick

Saturday 17 September 2016, 3:20pm

Champion mare Winx has made it 11 wins in a row, claiming the George Main Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Rough play for Tea Rose winner

Saturday 17 September 2016, 2:59pm

Foxplay has scored a serious win in the Tea Rose Stakes after having no favours in the Group Two race.  Read more »

Miss Vista in important Caulfield hit-out

Saturday 17 September 2016, 2:58pm

Miss Vista has taken advantage of the Caulfield course proper in an important workout for her return after two unbeaten runs.  Read more »

Guard Of Honour narrowly wins hot Heritage

Saturday 17 September 2016, 2:53pm

Trainer Kris Lees believes the best is yet to come from Guard Of Honour after the colt's win in the Listed Heritage Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Exocet impresses Dunn in Caulfield victory

Saturday 17 September 2016, 2:19pm

Exocet has put herself into calculations for the major three-year-old fillies races during the spring carnival with a strong victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Marathon trip reaps reward for Hanwritten

Saturday 17 September 2016, 1:52pm

Hanwritten has given Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn his second Highway Handicap victory in as many weeks, winning at Randwick.  Read more »

First Seal ready for Golden Pendant return

Saturday 17 September 2016, 1:48pm

First Seal has had a raceday work-out at Randwick ahead of her return in the Golden Pendant.  Read more »

Bar rises again for unbeaten Barthelona

Saturday 17 September 2016, 1:44pm

Barthelona has added a Caulfield victory to wins at Bendigo and Sandown to keep his unbeaten record intact.  Read more »

Balboa Rocks races up to mudlark pedigree

Saturday 17 September 2016, 1:41pm

The Darryl Hansen-trained Balboa Rocks has revelled in soft going to beat Hi Harry at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Qld racing mourns ex-bookie Merv Cooper

Saturday 17 September 2016, 1:32pm

Former Brisbane bookmaker and racing personality Merv Cooper has died.  Read more »

Ethereal's granddaughter wins at Geelong

Friday 16 September 2016, 6:09pm

New Zealand filly Eleonora is expected to head towards the VRC Oaks and has made a winning start to her Melbourne campaign in a maiden at Geelong.  Read more »

Waller and Bowman combine for Cup win

Friday 16 September 2016, 6:06pm

Trainer Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman have claimed another feature win, this time with Sacred Master in the Newcastle Gold Cup.  Read more »

Five rivals left for Winx at Randwick

Friday 16 September 2016, 5:04pm

Winx's George Main Stakes opposition is dwindling but Chris Waller doesn't take any of her races lightly.  Read more »

Odeon on Victoria Derby path

Friday 16 September 2016, 4:47pm

Victoria Derby prospect Odeon will be out to back up a convincing Geelong maiden win when he runs over 1600m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Stokes sets up spring base at Caulfield

Friday 16 September 2016, 4:31pm

Adelaide trainer Phillip Stokes has secured six stables at Caulfield to prepare his spring carnival team.  Read more »

Yesterday's Songs to resume in Testa Rossa

Friday 16 September 2016, 4:26pm

Stakes winner Yesterday's Songs resumes in the Testa Rossa Stakes and Mike Moroney hopes the talented gelding can stand up this spring.  Read more »

Blinkers to come off Tango Rain

Friday 16 September 2016, 2:47pm

The blinkers will come off Tango Rain as soon as he gets in his barrier for the Heritage Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Gabella gets shot at Cup qualifier

Friday 16 September 2016, 2:41pm

Gabella will back up in the Naturalism Stakes, joining stablemate Almoonqith in the race which carries a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption for the winner.  Read more »

Cauthen returns from two-year break

Friday 16 September 2016, 1:46pm

Cauthen will have his first start since a wind operation and a hairline fracture to his off-side shoulder sidelined him for two years.  Read more »

Webb back in Sydney with Plenty To Like

Friday 16 September 2016, 12:53pm

Melbourne trainer Stuart Webb is testing the waters with Plenty To Like in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Ellawisdom retains zest for racing

Friday 16 September 2016, 12:21pm

Ellawisdom is showing her trainer all the signs she still wants to race and the broodmare barn can wait.  Read more »

Tryster out of Cox Plate calculations

Friday 16 September 2016, 12:01pm

Cox Plate invitee Tryster will not make the trip to Australia with Godolphin changing plans for the gelding.  Read more »

Smerdon trio to tackle mares stakes race

Friday 16 September 2016, 10:22am

My Poppette, Atmospherical and Every Faith will represent Robert Smerdon in a stakes race for mares at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tosen Stardom out of George Main

Friday 16 September 2016, 8:50am

Winx is expected to have a maximum of five George Main Stakes rivals at Randwick with Tosen Stardom injured on the way to Sydney from Melbourne.  Read more »

Chautauqua cruises in jump-out win

Friday 16 September 2016, 8:07am

Star sprinter Chautauqua has impressed jockey Dwayne Dunn in a jump-out at Flemington ahead of his spring return.  Read more »

Small field for Hill Stakes at Randwick

Friday 16 September 2016, 6:24am

The Group Two Hill Stakes at Randwick has been reduced to six runners with four from the Chris Waller stable and two from Godolphin.  Read more »

Tom Melbourne favourite for Naturalism

Friday 16 September 2016, 6:05am

Tom Melbourne is favourite for the Group Three Naturalism Stakes, a race which carries a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption for the winner.  Read more »

Secret Number set for Oz return

Friday 16 September 2016, 2:37am

Saeed bin Suroor says Secret Number will return to race in Australia following his success in the Doonside Cup at Ayr, in Scotland.  Read more »

Winx set to snatch George Main Stakes

Thursday 15 September 2016, 5:41pm

With a small field and good weather predicted for Saturday, race favourite Winx looks set to stretch her winning streak to 11.  Read more »

Great Esteem to lead Winx in George Main

Thursday 15 September 2016, 5:17pm

Winx is expected to finish the George Main Stakes in front, but the Stuart webb-trained Great Esteem will attempt to lead for as long as he can.  Read more »

Ciaron Maher's racing manager stands down

Thursday 15 September 2016, 5:13pm

Ben Connolly, Ciaron Maher's racing manger, is taking a break as stewards continue their inquiry into the ownership bona fides of four horses.  Read more »

Unbeaten Barthelona faces biggest test yet

Thursday 15 September 2016, 4:41pm

Three-year-old Barthelona will be out to make it three wins from as many starts when he lines up in a 1100m race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bon Jovi guitarist to play Epsom Day

Thursday 15 September 2016, 4:36pm

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has been announced as the headline act for Epsom Day races at Randwick alongside Australian singer Orianthi.  Read more »

Tony Gollan to appeal hefty fine

Thursday 15 September 2016, 4:32pm

Tony Gollan says he is mystified how Amexed returned a positive swab and the trainer will appeal his conviction and $8000 fine  Read more »

Little keeps a watch on Miss Softhands

Thursday 15 September 2016, 3:18pm

Feet problems have plagued the career of Miss Softhands who heads to Caulfield on a soft track for a 1400m race.  Read more »

Bush hero Clearly Innocent back in Shorts

Thursday 15 September 2016, 3:12pm

Trainer Greg Bennett is delighted with Clearly Innocent's lead-up to the Group Two Shorts at Randwick.  Read more »

Maher mares shaping well for Naturalism

Thursday 15 September 2016, 3:06pm

Jameka and Set Square will line up for Ciaron Maher in the Naturalism Stakes with victory giving the winner a guaranteed Caulfield Cup start.  Read more »

Guys looking for first city win as a team

Thursday 15 September 2016, 2:32pm

Respected trainer Bryan Guy is looking forward to a first metropolitan win in partnership with his son Daniel.  Read more »

Dabernig Keen on sprinter's chances

Thursday 15 September 2016, 2:12pm

Keen Array turned in an encouraging first-up performance at Moonee Valley and his co-trainer Tom Dabernig expects a strong showing in the Testa Rossa Stakes.  Read more »

Madluce Missile passes crucial test

Thursday 15 September 2016, 2:03pm

Madluce Missile has passed a crucial barrier test after acting up as his last start but has not drawn to advantage at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Strong Heritage to give G1 springboard

Thursday 15 September 2016, 1:03pm

Co-trainer Paul Snowden believes Russian Revolution could have the fitness edge required to win the Listed Heritage Stakes.  Read more »

Andrassy chasing stakes success

Thursday 15 September 2016, 12:57pm

Andrassy has performed well at Caulfield in recent starts and will be chasing her first stakes win when she runs there in a Group Three race.  Read more »

Orman and Heathcote combine at Eagle Farm

Thursday 15 September 2016, 12:45pm

Leading Queensland apprentice James Orman will ride four horses for trainer Robert Heathcote at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Wednesday Double for Smart Missile

Thursday 15 September 2016, 8:41am

Smart Missile's excellent Spring continued on Wednesday when he notched up a trans-Tasman double, courtesy of Cha Siu Bao in New Zealand and Missile Boom in Victoria.   Read more »

HARZAND ON TRACK FOR ARC RAID AT CHANTILLY

Thursday 15 September 2016, 8:05am

Dual Derby winner Harzand will run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, trainer Dermot Weld has confirmed.  Read more »

Le Romain to avoid Winx

Thursday 15 September 2016, 7:03am

Only a wet track will stop trainer Kris Lees from running Group One winner Le Romain in the Cameron Handicap instead of the George Main.  Read more »

Chris Parnham suspended at Pakenham

Thursday 15 September 2016, 6:19am

Chris Parnham needs to get off his upcoming rides to be back from a careless riding suspension in time to partner Voodoo Lad in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.  Read more »

No long faces if Winx loses: Waller

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 7:16pm

Australia's best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at Rosehill.  Read more »

Browne back in winners' circle

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:53pm

Damian Browne has ridden a winning double at Doomben as he steps up his workload ahead of spring.  Read more »

Bowman to miss G1 rides after suspension

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:19pm

Star jockey Hugh Bowman will miss the chance to ride in at least four Group One races after being suspended for careless riding.  Read more »

NSW stewards question McDougall over ride

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:06pm

Apprentice jockey Blaike McDougall has fronted stewards over his limited use of the whip after Arise Augustus was beaten narrowly.  Read more »

Racing Vic stewards investigate ownership

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 6:04pm

Azkadellia and three other horses have been stood down as stewards investigate their ownership.  Read more »

Wet weather forces more meeting transfers

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:59pm

The Pakenham synthetic track will hold four meetings in five days as the wet weather continues in Victoria.  Read more »

Chaquinta continues metro winning spree

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:17pm

Chaquinta's third consecutive midweek metropolitan victory has thrust her into contention to earn black type.  Read more »

Provocative retired after tendon injury

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:10pm

Group One Queensland Oaks winner Provocative has been retired after suffering a tendon injury.  Read more »

Derby possibility for improving Rocketeer

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:06pm

Connections of the Mick Price trained Rocketeer will be hoping he can follow the lead of his older stablemate Tarzino at Caulfield.  Read more »

Waller colts dominate midweek meeting

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 4:02pm

Trainer Chris Waller's Warwick Farm treble has been headlined by the debut win of a half-brother to Criterion.  Read more »

Queensland trainer wins cobalt appeal

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 3:56pm

Queensland trainer Lyn Paton has won an appeal over a cobalt conviction because testing protocols were not followed.  Read more »

Steady Caulfield Cup approach with Berisha

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 2:40pm

As Naturalism Stakes runners chase a guaranteed Caulfield Cup start, Berisha is already in the field following his Mornington Cup success.  Read more »

Caulfield exhibition gallop for Miss Vista

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 2:13pm

The George Osborne-trained Miss Vista will have an exhibition gallop between races at Caulfield on Naturalism Stakes day.  Read more »

Vadamos, Tryster confirmed for Cox Plate

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 1:48pm

Cox Plate invitees Tryster and Vadamos are confirmed to make the trip to Australia for the $3 million weight-for-age race.  Read more »

McCall looking to Colour Charge to step up

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 1:08pm

Group One-winning trainer Natalie McCall is re-building her stable and looking to Colour Charge to step up at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Mullins surprised by Cup favouritism

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 1:05pm

Wicklow Brave has secured a trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup with his Irish St Leger win and is now the equal favourite.  Read more »

Trainers blocked from Warrnambool dunes

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 12:24pm

The sand dunes that helped Prince Of Penzance win a Melbourne Cup are now barred from use by trainers in Warrnambool.  Read more »

Strong trials prime Takedown for G2 Shorts

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 11:54am

Trainer Gary Moore says Takedown will be competitive in the Group Two Shorts if he bring his impressive trial form to Randwick.  Read more »

Buffering gearing up for Melbourne

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 11:36am

Popular Brisbane sprinter Buffering will have a couple of strong home-track hit-outs before he heads to Melbourne to try to win a fourth Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Final hit-out for champion mare Winx

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 7:11am

Australia's best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at Rosehill.  Read more »

Places at a premium for Caulfield Cup run

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 5:39am

Great Esteem is the only horse of the 28 nominations in the Naturalism Stakes not to hold a Caulfield Cup entry.  Read more »

Golden Slipper winner Stratum dies

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 8:28pm

Widden Stud has announced the sudden death of 2005 Golden Slipper winner and successful sire Stratum from a heart attack.  Read more »

Full house expected at Werribee for spring

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 6:21pm

Numbers are still to be finalised but international representation is expected to be strong for the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Bacarella trying for Tea Rose turnaround

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 6:18pm

Trainer Gary Moore would like to see Bacarella ridden with cover in the Group Two Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Jockey takes up new career in real estate

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 6:13pm

After 20 years in the saddle and almost 2000 winners, Dale Smith has retired from race riding to work in real estate.  Read more »

Winx odds-on to make it 11 straight

Tuesday 13 September 2016, 4:10pm

Bookmakers are taking no chances with Winx who will start at Black Caviar odds at Randwick.  Read more »