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Prime Dispatch Edition 117
Thursday 2 June 2016, 9:25am
This week's Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
A Day with Gai- Dynamic Syndications
Thursday 2 June 2016, 9:13am
Dynamic Syndications welcome you to Episode 15 of “A DAY WITH GAI” - Featuring Adrian Bott. Read more »
Rosemont Stud set 2016 Fees
Thursday 2 June 2016, 9:08am
With a new horse on the roster, an emerging talent and a warhorse that keeps knocking out high quality winners, Victoria's Rosemont is well placed to have a strong breeding season 2016. Read more »
Three winners in less than a week for Blueblood Thoroughbreds
Thursday 2 June 2016, 9:04am
The winning combination of Tim Martin and Christian Reith continued yesterday when Sea Sharp broke his maiden at Hawkesbury with a strong win in the MINX POMMEROY MAIDEN PLATE (2000 METRES). Read more »
Nolen fall an accident: stewards
Sydney
Thursday 2 June 2016, 8:52am
South Australian stewards have ruled the fall in which Luke Nolen was injured an accident as the jockey remains on the sidelines. Read more »
Aidan O'Brien has strong hand in Classics
London
Thursday 2 June 2016, 6:49am
Coolmore trainer Aidan O'Brien will saddle up the favourites in both the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom. Read more »
Good book for Oliver in Sandown return
Melbourne
Thursday 2 June 2016, 6:33am
Damien Oliver will ease himself back into riding after suspension with a good book at Sandown before he heads to Queensland for the Stradbroke meeting. Read more »
Qld Guineas a chance for Divine Mr Artie
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 5:23pm
A Sandown start for Divine Mr Artie is on hold as trainer Brendan McCarthy looks at a possible Brisbane trip fro a Group race. Read more »
Balmain Girl completes perfect form puzzle
Sydney
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 4:54pm
Balmain Girl's first win has come one race later than Les Bridge expected with the filly beating the favourite Pepperberry at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Gauci expects to take Ashlee Marie mount
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 4:43pm
Veteran jockey Darren Gauci expects to be fit to ride in the Queensland Oaks after straining his shoulder at Ballarat. Read more »
Too Rough earns Melbourne trip
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 4:36pm
Trainer Bevan Laming will target some off-season staying races in Melbourne with three-year-old Too Rough, a winner over 2220 metres at Doomben. Read more »
Brown not fazed at distance change
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 3:29pm
Trainer Stephen Brown has had to change tack with Kievann following a venue change from Moonee Valley to Sandown.. Read more »
Bjorn Baker continues winning ways at Farm
Sydney
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 3:07pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker has backed up his recent Doomben 10,000 win with Rock of Mahal scoring at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Bounding sells for $1.9 million
Sydney
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 2:53pm
Bounding has been the star of the first day of the National Broodmare Sale with Stonestreet Farm paying $1.9 million for the Group One winner. Read more »
Conners says Dawnie is perfect for Oaks
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 12:53pm
Trainer Clarry Conners says Dawnie Perfect is primed to join her mother Zagalia as a winner of the Group One Queensland Oaks. Read more »
Smith covers all bases with Frill Seeking
Sydney
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 12:10pm
The likelihood of wet tracks in Sydney and Brisbane will ensure Frill Seeking has conditions in her favour should she race at Rosehill or Eagle Farm. Read more »
Jake Noonan hospital stay extended
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 12:04pm
A breathing problem following surgery on a broken left leg means Jake Noonan will have to stay in hospital longer than expected. Read more »
Joseph O'Brien to be licensed trainer
London
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 11:46am
Retired champion jockey Joseph O'Brien is ready to start his training career as soon as the Irish Turf Club rubber stamps his licence. Read more »
Mount Omei to run in Queensland Oaks
Sydney
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 8:44am
Chris Waller confirms Mount Omei a definite runner in the Queensland Oaks which he won last year with Winx. Read more »
Elusive Star to give Bowman walr success
Sydney
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 8:29am
Leading jockey Hugh Bowman returns to Sydney racing at Warwick Farm after a successful month riding in Japan and Hong Kong. Read more »
Melbourne Cup option for Dylan Mouth
London
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 6:55am
Trainer Marco Botti has international races including the Melbourne Cup in mind for Italian Group Two winner Dylan Mouth. Read more »
Provocative first emergency for Oaks
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 June 2016, 6:31am
New Zealand filly Provocative will have to rely on a scratching to gain a start in the Group One Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Van Gestel rolls dice with Casino Dancer
Sydney
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 4:01pm
Casino Dancer will be out to make the most of a second chance with trainer Mike Van Gestel when she runs at Rosehill. Read more »
Meeting switch not ideal for Jalan Jalan
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 3:55pm
Colin Little says it is frustrating that his filly Jalan Jalan is faced with a venue change and distance increase at Sandown. Read more »
Bowman to make Singapore cameo appearance
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 3:30pm
Hugh Bowman has been granted a one-day licence to ride Fastnet Dragon in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup in Singapore. Read more »
Desire to make a mark sparks Rebeka Prest
Sydney
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 2:02pm
Wagga Wagga-based apprentice jockey Rebeka Prest has had an up-and-down start on the professional circuit after 80 wins as an amateur rider. Read more »
Damien Oliver confirmed for Stradbroke fav
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 12:12pm
Azkadellia has recovered well from her placing in the Doomben 10,000 with trainer Ciaron Maher expecting further improvement for the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Alaskan Rose to tackle G1 Queensland Oaks
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 11:59am
Trainer Mike Moroney is hoping it is third time lucky at Group One level for three-year-old filly Alaskan Rose n the Queensland Oaks. Read more »
Ghisoni out of the Stradbroke Handicap
Sydney
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 9:42am
Godolphin has decided not to run Ghisoni in the Stradbroke Handicap with the filly to instead have her next start in the Dane Ripper Stakes. Read more »
Dundeel leads first season sires at National Weanling Sale
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 9:09am
Dundeel can now add Leading First Season Sire at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale to the string of titles he earned as a racehorse. Read more »
Kathy O'Hara returns at Hawkesbury
Sydney
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 8:49am
Jockey Kathy O'Hara will make her return from injury ahead of schedule when she rides at Hawkesbury. Read more »
Seven Derby hopefuls left for O'Brien
London
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 8:36am
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has seven entries at the latest declaration stage for the Epsom Derby which he has won six times. Read more »
Damien Oliver set for Sandown return
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 May 2016, 7:08am
After being suspended at the Warrnambool three-day meeting for failing a breath test, Damien Oliver will make his return at Sandown. Read more »
City debut among options for Tuscan Red
Melbourne
Monday 30 May 2016, 5:13pm
Tuscan Red has been nominated at three venues including a three-year-old race at Sandown following his impressive maiden win. Read more »
Less Is More to close the stable door
Sydney
Monday 30 May 2016, 5:08pm
Less Is More will be David Vandyke's last runner from his Wariwck Farm stable with the trainer now ensconsed on the Sunshnine Coast. Read more »
Queensland trip likely for Raw Impulse
Melbourne
Monday 30 May 2016, 4:01pm
Darren Weir says beaten McKell favourite Raw Impulse still has some growing up to do and is planning to give him another interstate trip. Read more »
Great Weekend for Blueblood runners
Monday 30 May 2016, 1:57pm
Blueblood Thoroughbreds celebrated two winners this weekend when Madam Zabeel broke her maiden at Echuca on Sunday for trainers John and Chris Ledger. The win came less than 48 hours after Vegas Strip also broke her maiden at Cranbourne on Friday night. Read more »
Zafiki could join Smerdon duo in Qld Oaks
Melbourne
Monday 30 May 2016, 1:37pm
Chabaud and Dulverton are certain Queensland Oaks runners for Melbourne trainer Robert Smerdon with Zafiki outside the field as it stands. Read more »
Bowman to ride Malaguerra in Stradbroke
Sydney
Monday 30 May 2016, 11:34am
Azkadellia remains the $4.60 favourite for the Stradbroke Handicap after the release of weights for Brisbane's premier sprint. Read more »
Vegas Strip brings the party to Cranbourne for Blueblood Thoroughrbeds
Monday 30 May 2016, 9:47am
Cleverly named filly Vegas Strip (Snitzel x Life Of The Party) becomes the 19th 2yo winner for Snitzel this season after a dominant display in breaking her maiden at Cranbourne on Friday night. Read more »
Injured Michelle Payne in good spirits
Melbourne
Monday 30 May 2016, 9:42am
Michelle Payne remains in a Melbourne hospital and will have further tests after undergoing pancreatic surgery following a fall in country Victoria. Read more »
Jake Noonan to have surgery on broken leg
Melbourne
Monday 30 May 2016, 9:04am
Jockey Jake Noonan will have surgery on a broken leg suffered in a Pakenham fall just weeks after his Group One win on Precious Gem. Read more »
Red Verdon to run in the Epsom Derby
London
Monday 30 May 2016, 8:36am
Trainer Ed Dunlop has confirmed Red Verdon will run in the Epsom Derby as a late entry to the Classic. Read more »
Moreira scales new heights in Hong Kong
Sydney
Monday 30 May 2016, 6:40am
A treble at Sha Tin has taken Joao Moreira to a record 146 winners for the season with the jockey's setting his sights on a target of 160. Read more »
Gary Portelli cleared of ibuprofen charge
Sydney
Sunday 29 May 2016, 5:45pm
Trainer Gary Portelli has had a conviction for ibuprofen expunged from his record in the wake of other cases from horses treated at a Victorian property. Read more »
Numbers game for Darren Weir
Melbourne
Sunday 29 May 2016, 4:30pm
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has numbers on his side as he closes in on the Commonwealth record for winners in a season. Read more »
Beluga Blue in Queensland Oaks bid
Sydney
Sunday 29 May 2016, 3:28pm
Blinkers will go back on Adelaide filly Beluga Blue to help her settle in the Group One Queensland Oaks. Read more »
Pre-Stradbroke trial for Charmed Harmony
Melbourne
Sunday 29 May 2016, 2:36pm
A start in the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm will depend on how Charmed Harmony performs in an upcoming trial. Read more »
Popular WA horse trainer dies in accident
Perth
Sunday 29 May 2016, 2:02pm
Tributes have flowed for popular WA horse trainer Hana Dickson, who has died in a riding accident aged 31. Read more »
Begg starts new venture in Victoria
Melbourne
Sunday 29 May 2016, 10:03am
Grahame Begg has had his licence approved in Victoria and is ready to begin a new phase of his training career. Read more »
McEvoy closing on rare Brisbane G1 record
Brisbane
Sunday 29 May 2016, 9:47am
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy is closing in on a rare Brisbane Group One record following his Doomben 10,000 win on Music Magnate. Read more »
Goodwood Cup goal for Trip To Paris
London
Sunday 29 May 2016, 8:44am
Trainer Ed Dunlop has earmarked the Goodwood Cup for the return of Caulfield Cup runner-up Trip To Paris. Read more »
Tepin team say Royal Ascot is still on
London
Sunday 29 May 2016, 7:30am
Tepin's owner says the star American mare is on target for Royal Ascot despite concerns she cannot run on Lasix or wear a nasal strip. Read more »
Mark Zahra suspended for Grand Prix ride
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 6:00pm
Inteference in the Grand Prix Stakes has cost leading Melbourne jockey Mark Zahra a 12-day suspension. Read more »
Last-race drama for chief steward Murrihy
Sydney
Saturday 28 May 2016, 5:52pm
The last race at Randwick has ended a relatively quiet final metropolitan meeting for Ray Murrihy as chief steward. Read more »
Ben Allen suspended for whip rule breach
Melbourne
Saturday 28 May 2016, 5:50pm
Apprentice Ben Allen has had a mixed day at Sandown, riding a winner but also copping a suspension for a whip breach in another race. Read more »
Mackintosh triumphs in Grand Prix thriller
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 5:46pm
Mackintosh and Eagle Way will stage a rematch in the Queensland Derby after they produced a thrilling finish in the Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Ecuador passes distance test in McKell Cup
Sydney
Saturday 28 May 2016, 4:58pm
Ecuador has passed his first 2400m test in the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick but the jury is out on Raw Impulse. Read more »
Younger Dunn gets the job done at Sandow
Melbourne
Saturday 28 May 2016, 4:47pm
Dylan Dunn has upstaged his father Dwayne in a fighting finish to win on Lahqa at Sandown. Read more »
Patrick Payne claims another jumps feature
Melbourne
Saturday 28 May 2016, 4:37pm
Angelology has given Patrick Payne a second Australian Steeplechase success in three years with an easy win at Sandown. Read more »
Bold Sniper provides proper royal result
Melbourne
Saturday 28 May 2016, 4:31pm
Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says it's a huge thrill for his Lindsay Park stable to train a winner for The Queen. Read more »
Mighty Lucky claims WFA Lord Mayor's Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 4:22pm
Resilient gelding Mighty Lucky will back up in the Eagle Farm Cup after his gritty win in the Lord Mayor's Cup at Doomben. Read more »
Music Magnate wins Group 1 Doomben 10,000
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 4:19pm
In a fast-run Doomben 10,000, Sydney sprinter Music Magnate has toppled the favourite Azkadellia in the Group One sprint. Read more »
Attention wins the Gr 2 BRC Sires' Produce
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 4:01pm
Sydney colt Attention has beaten Dreams A Plenty to take out the Group Two BRC Sires' Produce Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Real Love lands Group Three Premier's Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 2:36pm
Real Love is on target to give trainer Darren Weir his first Brisbane Cup winner after she claimed the Premier's Cup at Doomben. Read more »
Rodrico reignites Queensland Derby hopes
Sydney
Saturday 28 May 2016, 2:14pm
Rodrico's Queensland Derby prospects have resurfaced with his tough win at Randwick over 2000m. Read more »
Wait and see on Ghisoni Stradbroke start
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 2:09pm
Ghisoni has firmed for the Stradbroke Handicap after winning at Doomben, but the Godolphin filly isn't a certain starter in the $1.5 million race. Read more »
Gauci guides Moshway to first-up victory
Melbourne
Saturday 28 May 2016, 1:36pm
Kyneton trainer Mick Sell has had an opinion of two-year-old Moshway, a first-up winner in rain-affected going at Sandown. Read more »
Kamacite clinches hat-trick in Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 28 May 2016, 1:26pm
In-form sprinter Kamacite has landed a confident betting move in leading to win the Queensland Day Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Highway journey worth it for Wonderbolt
Sydney
Saturday 28 May 2016, 1:21pm
Apprentice Koby Jennings has celebrated a Highway Handicap win at Randwick for his old bosses Barbara Joseph and Paul Jones. Read more »
Missing jump no hurdle to Sandown result
Melbourne
Saturday 28 May 2016, 1:19pm
Arch Fire has won the Australian Hurdle despite jockeys on the five runners deciding to bypass the last obstacle. Read more »
Holler gallops ahead of trip to England
Sydney
Saturday 28 May 2016, 12:40pm
Australia's sole representative at the Royal Ascot meeting, Holler, has tuned up for his assignment with a raceday workout at Randwick. Read more »
Group One assignment awaits Skylight Glow
Sydney
Saturday 28 May 2016, 12:38pm
Skylight Glow's win at Randwick could be the springboard to an appearance in the final Group One for two-year-olds this season. Read more »
Sandown doubles up with Valley meeting
Melbourne
Friday 27 May 2016, 6:15pm
Moonee Valley requires additional time to recover from a track renovation which has forced the transfer of a meeting to Sandown. Read more »
Minimum bet limit coming for RV's policy
Melbourne
Friday 27 May 2016, 6:05pm
Racing Victoria will follow the lead of Racing NSW and introduce a minimum bet limit for it's wagering service providers. Read more »
Qld Derby berths on the line in two states
Sydney
Friday 27 May 2016, 4:39pm
While the leading Queensland Derby contenders run in a Group Two race at Doomben, several others will try to stake their claims at Randwick. Read more »
Stakes milestone in sight for Dothraki
Brisbane
Friday 27 May 2016, 4:12pm
A top-four finish in the Doomben 10,000 will ensure talented sprinter Dothraki goes past $1 million in career earnings. Read more »
Bold Sniper chasing first Australian win
Melbourne
Friday 27 May 2016, 3:05pm
The Lindsay Park stable has been working on getting Bold Sniper to relax ahead of a start in a staying race at Sandown. Read more »
Mott aiming for first feature jumps win
Melbourne
Friday 27 May 2016, 2:53pm
Jockey Jamie Mott is hoping to claim his first feature jumps win on Australian Hurdle and Steeplechase day at Sandown. Read more »
McKell Cup where it began for Chris Waller
Sydney
Friday 27 May 2016, 2:46pm
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller takes on his Melbourne counterpart Darren Weir in the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Fresh thinking to help Hooked: Thompson
Brisbane
Friday 27 May 2016, 2:25pm
Trainer John Thompson claims Hooked has shown enough in three barrier trials to be rated a first-up threat in the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Spying On You in for another long journey
Melbourne
Friday 27 May 2016, 1:51pm
Trainer Grant Young and Spying Are You will hit the road again from Murray Bridge to Sandown in search of a big prize. Read more »
Mr Individual to press Qld Guineas claims
Melbourne
Friday 27 May 2016, 12:46pm
Three-year-old Mr Individual will be on trial for a trip to Brisbane for the Queensland Guineas when he runs against his own age at Sandown over 1400m. Read more »
Candika set to shine from improved barrier
Brisbane
Friday 27 May 2016, 12:21pm
Trainer Steve O'Dea expects promising Candika to show her Magic Millions form when the filly contests the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Qld trainers disqualified for cobalt swabs
Brisbane
Friday 27 May 2016, 11:18am
Queensland racehorse trainers Lyn Paton and Rochelle Smith have been banned for 12 months following separate cobalt inquiries. Read more »
Divine Centuri out of Doomben 10,000
Brisbane
Friday 27 May 2016, 9:12am
Three-year-old filly Divine Centuri has been scratched from the Group One Doomben 10,000 leaving a field of nine. Read more »
Max Dynamite third on return
London
Friday 27 May 2016, 6:56am
Odds-on favourite Max Dynamite has only managed third place in his first race since his Melbourne Cup second. Read more »
Trainer Ricky Maund to start 6-month ban
Melbourne
Friday 27 May 2016, 6:44am
Trainer Ricky Maund will start a six-month disqualification for raceday treatment after failing in his avenues of appeal. Read more »
Barbass to make city debut at Randwick
Melbourne
Thursday 26 May 2016, 5:36pm
Inglis Challenge winner Barbass will take the next step in his fledgling career when he makes his city debut at Randwick. Read more »
Sonorous out to stake claim for Qld Derby
Sydney
Thursday 26 May 2016, 4:47pm
New Zealand three-year-old Sonorous will make a belated bid for a place in the Queensland Derby when he steps out at Randwick. Read more »
Bernard Saundry to step down as RV boss
Melbourne
Thursday 26 May 2016, 4:38pm
After 14 years with Racing Victoria and the last four as its chief executive, Bernard Saundry will leave the governing body. Read more »
Delectation ready to step up in 10,000
Sydney
Thursday 26 May 2016, 2:51pm
Delectation will be reunited with jockey James McDonald in the Doomben 10,000 as he attempts to resurrect his Group One-winning ways. Read more »
Racehorses provide relief for dairy farmer
Melbourne
Thursday 26 May 2016, 2:38pm
The pressure is on Peter Chow's small team of racehorses to offset the losses from his Warrnambool dairy farm. Read more »
Tom Ryan chasing second Aust Steeple win
Melbourne
Thursday 26 May 2016, 1:36pm
The Pat Hyland-trained King Triton will carry Tom Ryan's hopes for a second Australian Steeplechase win at Sandown. Read more »
Benchi Pegasus ready to begin winter prep
Melbourne
Thursday 26 May 2016, 1:21pm
Rain is expected to boost Benchi Pegasus's chances in his return from a spell in a benchmark sprint race at Sandown. Read more »
Trial points to Traveston in G3 Glenlogan
Brisbane
Thursday 26 May 2016, 12:10pm
A barrier trial placing to Azkadellia that had more merit than first thought, augers well for Traveston Girl's chances in the Glenlogan Park Stakes. Read more »
Eagle Way thriving on orthodox Derby path
Brisbane
Thursday 26 May 2016, 11:50am
Eagle Way will continue a conventional route to the Queensland Derby when he contests the Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Divine Centuri owner returns to G1 arena
Brisbane
Thursday 26 May 2016, 11:37am
Divine Centuri will give Brisbane lawyer David Cameron his first Group I runner in 40 years when she takes on weight-for-age stars in the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Mark Zahra to ride Rudy at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 26 May 2016, 9:09am
Mark Zahra will ride Rudy at Doomben with Blake Shinn committed to Junoob in the Group Two race. Read more »
King's Stand option for Holler
London
Thursday 26 May 2016, 9:05am
Australian Royal Ascot contender Holler still has the option of running in the King's Stand Stakes as well as the Diamond Jubilee. Read more »