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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »