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Tycoon Tara's win no fluke: Paul Snowden

Thursday 18 August 2016, 2:36pm

Co-trainer Paul Snowden has sent a warning to Tycoon Tara's Listed Show County Quality rivals, insisting her first-up win was no fluke.  Read more »

Expectation builds as Winx nears return

Thursday 18 August 2016, 2:09pm

As she aims for her 10th consecutive win, Winx is edging closer to creating a Black Caviar-like legacy, according to trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Ariaz kicks off 1000 Guineas tilt at MV

Thursday 18 August 2016, 1:40pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths will give Ariaz the opportunity to make it to the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield starting with a Moonee Valley race.  Read more »

Hidden Pearl exposed at Eagle Farm

Thursday 18 August 2016, 1:34pm

Trainer Barry Lockwood is looking to Hidden Pearl to confirm a trip to Sydney for a Group Two race when she runs at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Deal Master earns chance at Listed race

Thursday 18 August 2016, 1:30pm

Debut winner Deal Master will be given his chance at stakes company at his second start in the Listed McKenzie Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Lindsay Park with depth in 3yo ranks

Thursday 18 August 2016, 1:09pm

Some of Lindsay Park's promising three-year-olds will be out to press their spring claims in races in both Sydney and Melbourne.  Read more »

Michael Dee suspended at Geelong

Thursday 18 August 2016, 12:45pm

Michael Dee has been released from his rides at Moonee Valley and will begin an eight meeting suspension after he rides at Sale.  Read more »

Luck smiles Rather Sweetly on Gary Nickson

Thursday 18 August 2016, 12:31pm

Trainer Gary Nickson says any rain will benefit Rather Sweetly in the Group Two Silver Shadow Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Katie Walsh chasing another Grand National

Thursday 18 August 2016, 11:57am

With an Irish Grand National Steeplechase on her record, Katie Walsh would like to add the Australian version aboard I'll'ava'alf at Ballarat.  Read more »

Winx has final work before Warwick Stakes

Thursday 18 August 2016, 7:19am

Champion mare Winx has completed her final piece of track work before she returns to the track in the Group Two Warwick Stakes at Randwick  Read more »

Postponed beats Highland Reel at York

Thursday 18 August 2016, 7:18am

Postponed has confirmed his favouritism for the Arc with victory over Cox Plate placegetter Highland Reel in the Juddmonte International.  Read more »

Short drive to Eagle Farm for Johnston

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 6:50pm

Krystle Johnston will have a shorter drive than usual when she takes her horses to Eagle Farm rather than far-flung towns in Queensland.  Read more »

Schofield cops careless riding ban

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 6:45pm

Glyn Schofield will miss the Run To The Rose after copping a careless riding ban on top of a suspension for a weight infringement.  Read more »

Suspension sours Bolozhinskyi's Sydney win

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 5:45pm

Apprentice jockey Vad Bolozhinskyi has had his first win on a Sydney track soured by a careless riding suspension.   Read more »

Warrnambool on standy for National meeting

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 5:31pm

Racing Victoria will consider shifting the Grand National Steeplechase meeting to Warrnambool if the weather forecast worsens.  Read more »

Classy colt Spirit And Fire wins debut

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 5:21pm

A $700,000 colt out of outstanding race mare Amelia's Dream has won strongly on debut at Canterbury.  Read more »

Nolen gets first win since injury lay-off

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 4:43pm

Multiple Group One-winning jockey Luke Nolen has ridden his first winner since his return to the saddle after a race fall at Morphettville in May.  Read more »

Wide draw for Keen Array in Carlyon

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 4:31pm

Connections of Keen Array will consider whether to start Keen Array from a wide gate in the Carlyon Stakes or wait for another stakes race a week later.  Read more »

Warwick Stakes tactics no concern for Winx

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 3:58pm

Jockey Hugh Bowman will be left to ride Winx how he chooses when the champion mare resumes in the Group Two Warwick Stakes.   Read more »

Qld's biggest bookmaker to scale back

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 3:32pm

Disillusioned Queensland bookmaker Lindsay Gallagher will no longer field at metropolitan meetings.  Read more »

Rough Justice fitter for second-up run

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 3:16pm

Rough Justice was a winner at Moonee Valley during his previous preparation and will be chasing another victory at the track when he lines up over 1200m.  Read more »

Solar Burst appreciates Doomben

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 3:00pm

Former Victorian mare Solar Burst has appreciated the switch from Eagle Farm to Doomben to register her first win for trainer Tony Sears.  Read more »

O'Malley down for return in Carlyon Stakes

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 2:36pm

The prospect of a forgiving Moonee Valley surface should help lightly raced sprinter O'Malley when he makes his return from injury in the Carlyon Stakes.  Read more »

Manaya a live chance for Silver Shadow

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 2:29pm

Young trainer Michael Costa's stable star Manaya could give him the biggest win of his career in the Group Two Silver Shadow Stakes.   Read more »

O'Reilly Cyrus on Golden Rose mission

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 2:03pm

Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley believes O'Reilly Cyrus can be a force in the Golden Rose but first she has to earn her way into the field.  Read more »

Sweet Sherry to step out for Corstens team

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 1:53pm

Stakes winning filly Sweet Sherry will step out at Moonee Valley over 1200m in her first start since joining the Leon and Troy Corstens stable.  Read more »

Six to oppose Winx in Warwick Stakes

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 11:26am

Champion mare Winx is the odds-on favourite to make a winning return in the Group Two Warwick Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch 17/08/2016

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 9:54am

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

Stallion Parade Success for Aquis Farm

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 9:19am

More than 1,000 guests attended the inaugural Aquis Farm Stallion Parade and Open Day at Canungra on Sunday as the operation unveiled its full roster of stallions and a stunning incentive scheme for breeders.  Read more »

Wells going for 2nd Grand National Steeple

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 8:13am

The $350,000 Grand National Steeplechase and $125,000 JJ Houlahan Hurdle headline the six jumps races at Ballarat.  Read more »

Srikandi to join Ktichwin broodmare band

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 7:56am

Dual Group One-winning mare Srikandi will not race again with the six-year-old to be served by Snitzel.  Read more »

Scans show no fractures for Stackhouse

Wednesday 17 August 2016, 7:18am

Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has lacerations to his shin, soft tissue damage and bone bruising after a race fall at Pakenham.  Read more »

Single Gaze looking better than expected

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 5:42pm

Trainer Nick Olive is so impressed with Single Gaze's work he is considering giving her a harder spring target race.  Read more »

Alluvion heading for G2 Silver Shadow

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 5:19pm

Trainer Scott Singleton is banking on Alluvion's fitness edge giving her the best chance of an upset win in the Group Two Silver Shadow Stakes.  Read more »

Bridget Jones's diary: Randwick races

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 5:12pm

Country trainer Bridget Jones says Iona Nicconi has a good chance at Randwick, as long as they don't get lost on the way.  Read more »

Winx has final gallop before return

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 5:04pm

Champion mare Winx has been given a gallop on the course proper at Rosehill ahead of her much-anticipated return in the Warwick Stakes.  Read more »

Shiraz familiarises himself with Valley

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 4:27pm

Group-winning sprinter Shiraz has had a familiarisation gallop at Moonee Valley ahead of his return in the Listed Carlyon Stakes.  Read more »

Stackhouse taken to hospital after fall

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 3:54pm

Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has a possible lower leg fracture and has been taken to hospital for scans and assessment after a race fall at Pakenham.  Read more »

Olympic flavour at Canterbury races

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 3:37pm

Trainer Nick Olive has turned to equestrian training to improve Bring A Secret's focus ahead of the horse's first-up run at Canterbury.  Read more »

Emoji brings up milestone win for Begg

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 3:22pm

Four-year-old gelding Emoji has given Grahame Begg his first winner since rejoining the training ranks and relocating to Victoria.  Read more »

Meeting with owner to decide Eagle return

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 1:06pm

Tony McEvoy will meet with Alpine Eagle's owner to decide whether the horse resumes in the Memsie Stakes or waits another couple of weeks.  Read more »

Yankee Rose to run first-up in Golden Rose

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 12:55pm

Yankee Rose will launch her spring campaign in the Group One Golden Rose for which she is the $8 equal favourite alongside Star Turn.  Read more »

Capitalist to miss Golden Rose

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 12:47pm

Golden Slipper winner Capitalist will not run in the Golden Rose with his program changed to target the Coolmore Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Stallion Watch

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 9:52am

Catch up on the week's new stakes winners in ANZ Bloodstock News Stallion Watch   Read more »

Four out to continue maiden streak at MV

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 7:48am

Well Sprung and Rich Enuff won the McKenzie Stakes as maidens, four three-year-olds will be looking to continue the trend at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Highland Reel bids for International

Tuesday 16 August 2016, 7:43am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has Cox Plate entrants Highland Reel and Sir Isaac Newton in the Juddmonte International at York.  Read more »

Slots looking for lucky last in Toy Show

Monday 15 August 2016, 5:46pm

Connections will bid Slots an emotional farewell from racing when she retires to stud after the Listed Toy Show Quality at Randwick on Saturday.  Read more »

Brothers among Moonee Valley nominations

Monday 15 August 2016, 5:42pm

Power Trip and his elder brother Beau Rada are among the nominations for stakes races at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Valley pair returning to go one better

Monday 15 August 2016, 5:17pm

Well Sprung and Just Magical almost provided Lyn Tolson and Leonie Proctor with a memorable day at Moonee Valley a year ago.  Read more »

Winx is coming to Randwick

Monday 15 August 2016, 5:12pm

Winx is fit and healthy for her return to racing in the Wariwck Stakes as the champion mare tries to stretch her winning sequence to 10.  Read more »

Dee holds strong whip hand with Weir

Monday 15 August 2016, 2:49pm

Apprentice Michael Dee has impressed leading trainer Darren Weir with the young rider making his mark early in the season.  Read more »

Zelady's Night Out runs for Gollan

Monday 15 August 2016, 2:42pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is hoping for a winning start to his new Sydney venture when Zelady's Night Out runs in the Silver Shadow Stakes.  Read more »

Winx leads nine Warwick Stakes nominations

Monday 15 August 2016, 12:40pm

The Chris Waller-trained superstar mare Winx has been nominated alongside four stablemates for the Group Two Warwick Stakes.  Read more »

Star Witness Has His Star

Monday 15 August 2016, 8:53am

The most expensive yearling by Star Witness in 2015, Star Turn had his turn to shine at Rosehill on Saturday when derailing the return of Golden Slipper winner Capitalist to score a stylish victory in the Group III ATC San Domenico Stakes.  Read more »

Invincible Stakes Double

Monday 15 August 2016, 8:50am

Yarraman Park’s star sire I Am Invincible kick started the new season with a stakes double at Caulfield as I Am a Star returned from a break to take the Group III MRC Quezette Stakes and Voodoo Lad scored a career best win in the Listed MRC Regal Roller Stakes  Read more »

Protectionist wins European Group One race

Monday 15 August 2016, 7:59am

Protectionist, the 2014 Melbourne Cup winner, has won his first European Group One race but is unlikely to return to Australia.  Read more »

Another British stayer for Chris Waller

Monday 15 August 2016, 7:39am

British stayer Regal Monarch has won at Pontefract, his final start before he travels to Australia to join the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »

Craig Williams to ride in Japan series

Monday 15 August 2016, 6:30am

Premier Melbourne jockey Craig Williams will compete for the ninth time in the World All Stars series in Japan.  Read more »

Willie Mullins eyes Melbourne with Warrior

Monday 15 August 2016, 6:12am

Trainer Willie Mullins is eyeing the Melbourne Cup with dual-purpose performer Clondaw Warrior following his second in the American St Leger.  Read more »

NZ colt Saracino in Caulfield Guineas bid

Sunday 14 August 2016, 5:43pm

New Zealand colt Saracino will bid to give trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman and owner Lib Petagne more Australian Group One success.  Read more »

Winx ready for Warwick Stakes return

Sunday 14 August 2016, 3:22pm

The Warwick Stakes at Randwick will feature a host of Group One winners trying to get an early decision over champion mare Winx.  Read more »

Weather to decide Derryn's next start

Sunday 14 August 2016, 2:46pm

Derryn will be Lindsay Park's representative in the Golden Rose and will have his next start at either Randwick or Moonee Valley depending on the weather.  Read more »

O'Reilly Cyrus still on track for Rose

Sunday 14 August 2016, 2:17pm

Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley is happy with the progress of O'Reilly Cyrus who he is aiming at the Golden Rose.  Read more »

First Seal gearing up for spring carnival

Sunday 14 August 2016, 2:11pm

Trainer John Thompson is planning to run First Seal, Zanbagh and Sir John Hawkwood in barrier trials as they start their spring campaigns.  Read more »

Aust Derby winner gearing up for return

Sunday 14 August 2016, 12:47pm

Tavago will line up in a Cranbourne jump-out in preparation for a spring return in the Group One Memsie Stakes.  Read more »

Michelle Payne could ride at Breeders' Cup

Sunday 14 August 2016, 11:40am

Michelle Payne could ride in the United States if both she and Group One winner Azkadellia are fit for the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita.  Read more »

Larry Cassidy third in comeback ride

Sunday 14 August 2016, 9:16am

Larry Cassidy has finished third on Forbidden Kisses in his first ride for more than a year at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Coolmore reveals surgery for The Gurkha

Sunday 14 August 2016, 7:38am

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Cox Plate hopeful The Gurkha has had surgery for an unspecified problem in Ireland.  Read more »

Mark Zahra suspended at Caulfield

Saturday 13 August 2016, 6:39pm

Mark Zahra has guided Sydney galloper Russian Revolution to a Caulfield victory before receiving a suspension for careless riding on Lord Of The Sky.  Read more »

Parnham guides Voodoo Lad to Caulfield win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 6:07pm

A trial at Casterton has been instrumental in Voodoo Lad returning to winning form in the Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Avdulla produces gun ride on Allergic

Saturday 13 August 2016, 6:02pm

Godolphin trainer John O'Shea is likely to send Allergic towards the Group Three Kingston Town Stakes following his win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Miss Rose De Lago claims Lawrence Stakes

Saturday 13 August 2016, 5:29pm

A fast pace and a good ride from Damien Oliver has allowed Miss Rose De Lago to take the prize in the PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

His Majesty reigns supreme at Rosehill

Saturday 13 August 2016, 5:18pm

Trainer Kim Waugh plans to send His Majesty towards the Group Three Cameron Handicap after winning at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wide draw no problem for I Am A Star

Saturday 13 August 2016, 4:54pm

I Am A Star has notched a winning hat-trick with a barnstorming win in the Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Testa shadows his rivals at Rosehill

Saturday 13 August 2016, 4:41pm

The consistent Testashadow has begun his campaign in style with a win at Rosehill that will raise his rating.  Read more »

Revamped track works wonders for Beckham

Saturday 13 August 2016, 4:36pm

Other horses have struggled on the revamped Eagle Farm track but Beckham has outslogged the competition to win again on the new surface.  Read more »

Chris Waller trains Rosehill trifecta

Saturday 13 August 2016, 3:54pm

Sydney's premiership-winning trainer Chris Waller has taken out a Saturday trifecta in Sydney.  Read more »

Russian Revolution takes out Vain Stakes

Saturday 13 August 2016, 3:45pm

Russian Revolution has softened the blow of the defeat of Capitalist with victory in the Vain Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Star Turns San Domenico on its head

Saturday 13 August 2016, 3:44pm

Golden Slipper winner Capitalist has finished fourth in the San Domenico Stakes, with the winner Star Turn signalling he'll be a spring force.  Read more »

Beside You speeds to Highway win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 2:08pm

Kempsey trainer Barry Ratcliff has won a rare city race with unbeaten filly Beside You in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Things finally go Rare Occurrence's way

Saturday 13 August 2016, 2:00pm

Not much has gone right for Rare Occurrence since her last win in October 2015, but the filly's luck has turned at Eagle Farm with a win over 1200m.  Read more »

Three in a row for O'Lonera at Caulfield

Saturday 13 August 2016, 1:31pm

Trainer Cindy Alderson has a 2500m race in mind for O'Lonera at Moonee Valley after he scored an all-the-way win at Caulfield, his third in a row.  Read more »

Extensible heading for Melbourne spring

Saturday 13 August 2016, 1:02pm

Co-trainer Peter Snowden believes Extensible has the talent to tackle a stakes race during the Melbourne spring carnival after winning at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lloyd sticks to inside for Panno Rossa win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 12:59pm

The inside is usually a no-go zone at Eagle Farm, but jockey Jeff Lloyd hasn't hesitated to stick to the fence to win aboard Panno Rossa.  Read more »

Kate Nipperess to remain in hospital

Saturday 13 August 2016, 9:22am

Injured track rider Kate Nipperess has regained feeling in her legs as she continues her recovery from a serious accident.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori claims 3000th British win

Saturday 13 August 2016, 7:36am

Frankie Dettori has reached a significant milestone, riding his 3000th British winner on Predilection at Newmarket.  Read more »

Two day meeting becomes one super day

Friday 12 August 2016, 5:13pm

Six jumps races including the Grand National Steeplechase will be conducted on one super day of jumping at Ballarat.  Read more »

Abracadash ready for Saturday racing

Friday 12 August 2016, 5:05pm

Trainer Kelso Wood has kept faith with Abracadash who lines up for her first Saturday race at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Awesome Rock returns at Caulfield

Friday 12 August 2016, 3:44pm

Stephen Baster is looking forward to the spring with Awesome Rock who makes his return in the P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tango to rain on Capitalist's parade

Friday 12 August 2016, 3:11pm

Tango Rain has a formidable opponent in the San Domenico Stakes and trainer Gerald Ryan is keen to see how he measures up.  Read more »

Rocky King in distance test at Eagle Farm

Friday 12 August 2016, 3:02pm

The speedy Rocky King will be out to change his recent luck when he steps out over 1400 metres for the first time at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Lindsay Park 3YOs kick off at Caulfield

Friday 12 August 2016, 2:12pm

The Lindsay Park stable will saddle up two runners in each of the Group Three races for three-year-olds at Caulfield.  Read more »

Angel Dancer jumps up to open company

Friday 12 August 2016, 11:45am

In-form mare Angel Dancer faces her biggest test at Eagle Farm where she steps up to open company.  Read more »

Jess Taylor out of action for eight weeks

Friday 12 August 2016, 11:36am

Jockey Jess Taylor will spend around eight weeks on the sidelines after breaking her right wrist for a second time in a race fall at Gosford.  Read more »

Samantha Clenton nears return from injury

Friday 12 August 2016, 7:20am

Apprentice Samantha Clenton is nearing a returh to riding, three months after suffering shoulder and back injuries in a multiple-horse fall at Taree.  Read more »

Highland Reel entered for International

Friday 12 August 2016, 6:24am

Cox Plate placegetter Highland Reel is the second favourite behind Postponed for the Juddmonte International at York.  Read more »

McEvoy reunited with Lucia Valentina

Friday 12 August 2016, 6:09am

Kerrin McEvoy will be back aboard Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Lucia Valentina when she resumes in the Warwick Stakes.  Read more »

Winx arthroscopic surgery revealed

Thursday 11 August 2016, 6:25pm

Trainer Chris Waller has told stewards champion mare Winx underwent arthroscopic surgery after her Doncaster win to remove a bone chip.  Read more »

Different Moss My Name headed for Rosehill

Thursday 11 August 2016, 5:55pm

Cameron Crockett is searching for his second city winner with Moss My Name in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday.  Read more »

McDonald looking forward to Revolving Door

Thursday 11 August 2016, 5:18pm

Revolving Door commences his spring campaign at Caulfield that his trainer Clinton McDonald hopes will end with victory in the Caulfield Guineas.  Read more »