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NZ trainer with chances in Vic and Qld
Melbourne
Friday 6 May 2016, 2:07pm
New Zealand trainer Shaune Ritchie will be chasing a two-state double in Australia with runners in Victoria and Queensland. Read more »
Bjorn Baker to keep winners coming
Brisbane
Friday 6 May 2016, 1:31pm
Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker is looking to build on his haul of winners with three runners in stakes races at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Blake Spriggs has saddle will travel
Brisbane
Friday 6 May 2016, 1:18pm
Blake Spriggs is looking forward to notching another winner in the red and white Waratah Thoroughbreds colours in the Hollindale Stakes. Read more »
Miss Cover Girl ready to hit the headlines
Brisbane
Friday 6 May 2016, 11:42am
Trainer Kelly Schweida is confident a good barrier will give Miss Cover Girl her chance to get back to her best in the Silk Stocking at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Dam of Japonisme to be covered by Vancouver
Friday 6 May 2016, 10:38am
One of the highlight mares at the 2016 Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale was Encosta de Lago matron Haiku, who fetched $580,000 and is set to visit Golden Slipper winner Vancouver in his first season at stud. Read more »
Zero level breath test to ne considered
Melbourne
Friday 6 May 2016, 8:54am
The suspension of two jockeys at the Warrnambool carnival for failing a breath test to alcohol may bring about a zero limit. Read more »
Guineas winner Galileo Gold to miss Derby
London
Friday 6 May 2016, 6:36am
Trainer Hugo Palmer has decided not to run 2000 Guineas winner Galileo Gold in the Derby with genetic tests showing he would struggle at the distance. Read more »
Three-straight Warrnambool Cups for Weir
Warrnambool
Thursday 5 May 2016, 5:30pm
Master Of Arts has given Darren Weir a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory at the famous three-day carnival. Read more »
No Song No Supper superior in Grand Annual
Warrnambool
Thursday 5 May 2016, 4:58pm
No Song No Supper has had to call on all his staying qualities to grind out a win in the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Read more »
McEvoy looks for Lucky break at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 5 May 2016, 3:43pm
Tony McEvoy has scratched Lucky Lucky Lucky from the Warrnambool Cup to give the stayer his chance on better ground at Flemington. Read more »
Million-dollar filly on black-type mission
Sydney
Thursday 5 May 2016, 3:36pm
Immaturity has counted against high-priced yearling purchase Maraam, but the filly is making up lost ground for the Snowden satble. Read more »
Stakes double for Not A Single Doubt
Thursday 5 May 2016, 2:41pm
Fell Swoop and Into The Red delivered Not A Single Doubt's second same-day, same-track stakes double this season with strong wins at Doomben on Saturday. Read more »
Oliver suspended for failed breath test
Warrnambool
Thursday 5 May 2016, 12:36pm
Damien Oliver and Paul Hamblin have been stood down and suspended for failing a breath test on the final day of the Warrnambool racing carnival. Read more »
Kemp filly on Song for Gold Coast Guineas
Brisbane
Thursday 5 May 2016, 11:43am
Sold For Song's fast-finishing placing in the Mick Dittman Plate has trainer Kevin Kemp bullish about her Gold Coast Guineas prospects. Read more »
Dawnie Perfect to back up in Gr 3 Bracelet
Brisbane
Thursday 5 May 2016, 11:39am
Clarry Conners has committed Dawnie Perfect to a quick back-up in the Gold Coast Bracelet as the filly continues a Queensland Oaks campaign. Read more »
Hammersley experience to help Sir Moments
Brisbane
Thursday 5 May 2016, 11:20am
Jockey Paul Hammersley rates Sir Moments a genuine Hollindale Stakes chance despite an influx of interstate horses for the weight-for-age race. Read more »
Bargain-buy Adirondack set for Wagga glory
Sydney
Thursday 5 May 2016, 10:58am
Former Godolphin galloper Adironack will be out to continue his winning ways for a new stable when he contests the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup. Read more »
YOU’RE INVITED – SUNDAY 22nd MAY to Dynamic Syndications' GATHERING WITH GAI
Thursday 5 May 2016, 9:39am
Dynamic Syndications invite you to their annual open day with Gai Waterhouse at Inglis' Newmarket Complex on Sunday 22nd May. Read more »
Prime Dispatch Edition 113
Thursday 5 May 2016, 9:08am
This week's Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill. Read more »
Waller and Weir strong for Stradbroke
Brisbane
Thursday 5 May 2016, 9:01am
Trainers Chris Waller and Darren Weir have strong entries for Brisbane's premier race, the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Nyquist draws barrier 13 in Kentucky Derby
Louisville
Thursday 5 May 2016, 8:54am
Kentucky Derby favourite Nyquist will jump from barrier 13 as a 3-1 chance in the famous Run To The Roses. Read more »
Michelle Payne suspended at Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Thursday 5 May 2016, 8:27am
Michelle Payne will return from a Warrnambool suspension in time to ride Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance in Adelaide. Read more »
Zac Spirit entered for July Cup
London
Thursday 5 May 2016, 7:45am
Zac Spirit, trained by Australian Cliff Brown, could become Singapore's first runner in the July Cup at Newmarket. Read more »
Weir out to add to his Warrnambool haul
Melbourne
Thursday 5 May 2016, 7:20am
Darren Weir has three runners in the Warrnambool Cup on the final day of the carnival having already trained six winners in the opening two days. Read more »
Adkins makes most of Godolphin chance
Sydney
Thursday 5 May 2016, 7:02am
Apprentice Andrew Adkins has a Warwick Farm winner for Godolphin under his belt ahead of more rides for the racing superpower at Rosehill. Read more »
Second jumps death at Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:32pm
After no fatalities since 2011, the Warrnambool three-day carnival has been marred by two horse deaths in as many days in jumps races. Read more »
Walker booked for five rides at Flemington
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:28pm
Jockey Michael Walker has been booked for five rides at Flemington in his return to competitive riding after more than a month out with injury. Read more »
Romantic Maid on trial for Queensland Oaks
Sydney
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:19pm
New Zealand trainer Roger James is keen to see what Romantic Maid can do in Sydney, hoping she can measure up and stake a claim for the Qld Oaks. Read more »
Warrnambool trip pays off for Winks
Warrnambool
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 5:14pm
The victory of Yesterday's Songs in the Wangoom Handicap has made the trip to Warrnambool worthwhile for jockey James Winks. Read more »
Snowden yard posts 100 winners for season
Sydney
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 4:47pm
Jericho has become the 100th winner of the season for Peter and Paul Snowden, earning himself a Queensland campaign with a Warwick Farm victory. victory. Read more »
Sahara Siren stakes Queensland Oaks claims
Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 4:33pm
Sahara Siren has staked her claim for a Queensland Oaks berth with her maiden victory at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Galleywood Hurdle goes to Weir and Allen
Warrnambool
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 4:02pm
Gingerboy has led throughout to win the Galleywood Hurdle and give Darren Weir and John Allen a fourth jumps winner at Warrnambool. Read more »
Beau Rada back in distance at Flemington
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 3:44pm
After testing consistent sprinter Beau Rada over 1100m, trainer John McArdle is happy to drop the sprinter back to a shorter distance at Flemington. Read more »
Apprentice facing charges over $20 bet
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 3:30pm
Apprentice Liam Riordan faces two charges relating to a $20 bet at a picnic race meeting in Victoria. Read more »
Regina Coeli chases second Grand Annual
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 3:03pm
Ciaron Maher says Regina Coeli is a more dour steeplechaser as she chases back-to-back Grand Annual victories at Warrnambool. Read more »
Cavallo earns Sydney call-up for Perry
Sydney
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 2:48pm
Jockey Tony Cavallo will trade bush racing for a rare shot at a city win when he teams up with trainer Paul Perry at Rosehill. Read more »
Volkstok'n'barrell ready for Hollindale
Brisbane
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 2:01pm
The Queensland winter carnival begins in earnest with the Group Two Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Weir after 3rd straight Warrnambool Cup
Warrnambool
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 1:22pm
Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory. Read more »
Weir dominates Warrnambool maiden hurdles
Warrnambool
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 1:05pm
Waxing's win at the Warrnambool carnival has given trainer Darren Weir three wins from the four maiden hurdle races run at the meeting. Read more »
Buffering to rest through the winter
Brisbane
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 12:55pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote says star sprinter Buffering could still race again but no decision will be made until after he has a long break. Read more »
Rachel's Valentina Kentucky Oaks favourite
Louisville
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 7:35am
Rachel's Valentina is the favourite to win the Kentucky Oaks, seven years after her mother Rachel Alexandra won the Classic. Read more »
Double and suspension for Mott at the Bool
Warrnambool
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 6:47am
A winner over jumps and a winner on the flat has been soured y suspension for jockey Jamie Mott at Warrnambool. Read more »
Noonan free to ride Precious Gem in G1
Melbourne
Wednesday 4 May 2016, 6:43am
Jake Noonan has had three meetings shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal, leaving him free to ride on Precious Gem in a Group One race. Read more »
Noblet with a chance at first Group 1 win
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 5:37pm
Andrew Noblet can't fault the preparation of Silent Sedition for the Australasian Oaks and hopes the filly can notch his first Group One success. Read more »
Melbourne Cup hero gallops at Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:49pm
Prince Of Penzance and Tall Ships have galloped between races at Warrnambool in preparation for a stakes race in Adelaide. Read more »
Top Of My List on trial for Qld campaign
Sydney
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:28pm
Top Of My List can enhance her Brisbane prospects at Rosehill while stablemate Believe contests the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville. Read more »
Waterhouse lands Warrnambool jumps feature
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:28pm
Gai Waterhouse can tick off a feature jumps race success after Valediction's win in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Read more »
Like A Carousel bound for Flemington Hcp
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 4:13pm
Trainer Ken Keys is planning to head to the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes over 3200m with Like A Carouse,l but first he'll run over 2800m at Flemington. Read more »
Jamie Mott breaks through in jumps career
Warrnambool
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 2:42pm
Jamie Mott has stopped the winning run of Darren Weir and John Allen at Warrnambool, claiming his first winner over jumps. Read more »
Investigation into Vic racehorse death
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 2:26pm
Victoria's Jumps Review Panel will look into the death of a horse that broke its leg at an event, the second jumps-related death in a week. Read more »
Hutchings, Waller have more wins in sight
Sydney
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 2:04pm
Rory Hutchings will have momentum on his side with six rides at Warwick Farm as he tries to extend his lead in the Sydney appentices' title. Read more »
Xtravagant spells, concentrates on spring
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 1:57pm
Xtravagant will be sent for a spell to give the New Zealand star the best possible chance of being at his best for the Melbourne spring carnival. Read more »
Royal Island shooting for second Wangoom
Warrnambool
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 11:33am
Royal Island will have conditions to suit as he chases back-to-back victories in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool. Read more »
Arch ready to Fire in Galleywood Hurdle
Warrnambool
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 11:15am
Arch Fire will be looking to add the Galleywood Hurdle to his record during the second day of the Warrnambool meeting. Read more »
Weather clears ahead of Kentucky Derby
Louisville
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 9:06am
Three of the leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby have had their final work-outs at Churchill Downs ahead of the big race. Read more »
Widden Secure an Interest in Brilliant 2YO El Divino
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 9:01am
An undefeated, Timeform Top 10 Highest Rated 2yo by Australia’s most commercial stallion and a half brother to the world’s best racehorse! Read more »
Accident narrowly avoided at Bath
London
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 8:35am
Two jockeys have had to take evasive action at a race meeting in Bath to avoid ground staff who mistook the length of a race. Read more »
Valediction best backed ahead of Brierly
Melbourne
Tuesday 3 May 2016, 7:01am
Valediction and Cafe Society will represent Gai Waterhouse at the three-day Warrnambool carnival. Read more »
Michael Rodd to pilot Aviator at Rosehill
Sydney
Monday 2 May 2016, 5:46pm
Singapore-based Australian Michael Rodd will ride at the Lord Mayor's Cup meeting where his mounts include youngster Aviator. Read more »
Williams gallops Griante at Mornington
Melbourne
Monday 2 May 2016, 5:08pm
Trainer David Brideoake has given Griante a gallop between races at Mornington in preparation for her Group One assignment in Adelaide. Read more »
Goodwood lead-up for Admiral at Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 2 May 2016, 4:44pm
Admiral will make the trip to Melbourne from Tasmania for a Goodwood Handicap lead-up run over 1000m at Flemington. Read more »
Pateman has sights on Warrnambool carnival
Melbourne
Monday 2 May 2016, 4:33pm
The Warrnambool canrival will always be a special place for jumps jockey Steven Pateman even though he has set his sights further afield. Read more »
Thubiaan on song for another Brierly
Melbourne
Monday 2 May 2016, 3:07pm
Thubiaan is chasing back-to-back victories in the Brierly Steeplechase on the opening day of the three-day carnival at Warrnambool. Read more »
No Royal Ascot for Chautauqua
Sydney
Monday 2 May 2016, 11:19am
The world's best sprinter, Chautauqua, will return home to Australia after his Hong Kong win, with Royal Ascot taken off the table. Read more »
Nyquist gets a look at Churchill Downs
Louisville
Monday 2 May 2016, 8:08am
Nominal Kentucky Derby favourite Nyquist has had a look around the Churchill Downs track ahead of the big race. Read more »
Minding all business in 1000 Guineas
London
Monday 2 May 2016, 6:23am
Minding has scored an emphatic win in the British 1000 Guineas to lead in a trifecta for trainer Aidan O'Brien and give him his 250th G1 winner. Read more »
Chautauqua proves he is the best
Hong Kong
Sunday 1 May 2016, 5:43pm
Australian sprinter Chautauqua has reinforced his world standing with a last-to-first win in the Chairman's Sprint Prize in Hong Kong. Read more »
Precious Gem to get chance at Group One
Melbourne
Sunday 1 May 2016, 4:43pm
Precious Gem is due to be sold at a broodmare auction next month but before then will try to add a Group One to her CV in the Robert Sangster Stakes. Read more »
Spiritjim to make Australian debut in Qld
Sydney
Sunday 1 May 2016, 4:13pm
Well-performed European middle-distance horse Spiritjim will make his Australian debut at Group Two level in the Hollindale Stakes. Read more »
Abbey Marie is Australasian Oaks-bound
Melbourne
Sunday 1 May 2016, 3:25pm
Trainer Mick Kent is poised to have strong chances in both the Australasian Oaks and SA Derby with Abbey Marie and Charlevoix respectively. Read more »
Fell Swoop likely favourite for BTC Cup
Brisbane
Sunday 1 May 2016, 2:32pm
With uncertainty over whether English runs in the BTC Cup, Fell Swoop is the likely favourite to win his first Group One race. Read more »
Extra Zero to make jumps debut
Melbourne
Sunday 1 May 2016, 2:03pm
High class flat performer Extra Zero will make his jumps debut in a maiden hurdle at Warrnambool. Read more »
Flying Artie to miss the spring
Melbourne
Sunday 1 May 2016, 12:25pm
The injury that ruled Flying Artie out of the Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick will also sideline him for the spring. Read more »
Nyquist aims at Kentucky Derby
Louisville
Sunday 1 May 2016, 8:48am
Nyquist is the nominal Kentucky Derby favourite as American racing strives to build on the success of last year's Triple Crown. Read more »
Galileo delivers Gold for Hugo Palmer
London
Sunday 1 May 2016, 6:51am
Galileo Gold has given trainer Hugo Palmer his first British Classic with his 2000 Guineas victory under Frankie Dettori. Read more »
Charmed Harmony on Stradbroke path
Melbourne
Saturday 30 April 2016, 6:08pm
A trip to Queensland for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap is in the plans for six-year-old gelding Charmed Harmony. Read more »
Avdulla rides treble, cops suspension
Clarendon
Saturday 30 April 2016, 5:46pm
Brenton Avdulla has ended the Hawkesbury metropolitan meeting with three winners and a suspension. Read more »
Noonan set to miss Group One ride
Melbourne
Saturday 30 April 2016, 5:42pm
Jake Noonan's win in a Listed race at Caulfield has also brought a careless riding suspension which is set to cost him a Group One ride. Read more »
Spill The Beans wins G3 Guineas
Clarendon
Saturday 30 April 2016, 5:19pm
Spill The Beans has won the Hawkesbury Guineas, making up for the disappointment of his Arrowfield Stakes failure. Read more »
Treble for Godolphin team at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 30 April 2016, 5:16pm
Two of Godolphin's three-year-old winners at Caulfield could now head to the South Australian Derby. Read more »
Weight-watcher Hutchings wins Group 3 Cup
Clarendon
Saturday 30 April 2016, 5:09pm
Amovatio has won the Hawkesbury Gold Cup with apprentice Rory Hutchings starting to fulfil the promise his master Chris Waller knew he had. Read more »
Group quinella to Forster stablemates
Brisbane
Saturday 30 April 2016, 4:59pm
Trainer Desleigh Forster will raise the bar with her stable's three-year-olds after a Group Three quinella in the Gunsynd Classic at Doomben. Read more »
Noonan wins Listed race on Oregon's Day
Melbourne
Saturday 30 April 2016, 4:29pm
Jake Noonan has worked hard to keep the ride on Oregon's Day and has partnered the Mick Price-trained filly to a Listed win at Caulfield. Read more »
Nancy continues Snowden run in Crown
Clarendon
Saturday 30 April 2016, 4:08pm
Peter Snowden has claimed a sixth Godolphin Crown with Nancy beating Two Blue in the Group Three race at Hawkesury. Read more »
Plan B works for Fell Swoop victory
Brisbane
Saturday 30 April 2016, 4:06pm
Fell Swoop has won his first Group race and taken his earning past the million dollar mark in the Victory Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Caulfield option right choice for Kayjay's
Melbourne
Saturday 30 April 2016, 3:02pm
Kayjay's Joy has confirmed a trip to Adelaide for a Group Three race with her victory in a mares' event at Caulfield. Read more »
Tiyatrolani carnival bound after 2nd win
Brisbane
Saturday 30 April 2016, 2:31pm
Tiyatrolani has confirmed a step up to winter carnival Group races with her second victory at Doomben. Read more »
Import Hipparchus saves best for raceday
Clarendon
Saturday 30 April 2016, 1:45pm
The Chris Waller-trained Hipparchus has outstayed the favourite Duca Valentinois to win the Provincial Stayers' Championship Final at Hawkesbury Read more »
Williams strikes early at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 30 April 2016, 1:35pm
Three-year-olds Antelucan and Tarquin have brought up an early winning double at Caulfield for the Godolphin operation and jockey Craig Williams. Read more »
Into The Red gets the cash at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 30 April 2016, 1:09pm
Into The Red has made a successful return from injury to win the Listed Bribie Handicap at Doomben for trainer Kelso Wood. Read more »
Caulfield test for Moroney 3YO Loyalty Man
Melbourne
Friday 29 April 2016, 4:33pm
The Mike Moroney-trained Loyalty Man will be chasing a third-straight win when he steps up in distance at Caulfield. Read more »
Marsh after more Sydney carnival success
Sydney
Friday 29 April 2016, 3:46pm
New Zealand trainer Stephen Marsh will be trying to add the Hawkesbury Guineas to his ATC Australian Oaks win during the Sydney autumn carnival. Read more »
Berry to let Chautauqua do his thing in HK
Sydney
Friday 29 April 2016, 3:46pm
Tommy Berry will let Chautauqua do what he does best when he takes on the world in the Chairman's Sprint Prize in Hong Kong. Read more »
Fromparis Withlove to back up at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 29 April 2016, 3:36pm
Two-year-old Fromparis Withlove will chase black type in her second start at Caulfield, a week after a luckless debut at the same track. Read more »
Hutchings style a big boost for Coyle mare
Sydney
Friday 29 April 2016, 2:50pm
Rory Hutchings has answered the call from trainer Jason Coyle to take the ride on Berry Delicious in the $175,000 Godolphin Crown at Hawkesbury. Read more »
$50,000 increase in Tavistock service fee
Sydney
Friday 29 April 2016, 2:14pm
Tavistock has risen to the top of the Cambrdige Stud roster with his service fee increasing by $50,000 to $65,000. Read more »
Entre Nous has paid price for consistency
Melbourne
Friday 29 April 2016, 1:03pm
Gerald Egan heads to town with the consistent Entre Vous looking for a second metropolitan win at Caulfield. Read more »
Peter Robl after training milestone
Brisbane
Friday 29 April 2016, 12:35pm
Former jockey Peter Robl is chasing his first stakes win as a trainer with Glenbawn Dame in the Bribie Handicap in Brisbane. Read more »
Didntcostalot Gollan's hope for Victory
Brisbane
Friday 29 April 2016, 11:50am
Trainer Tony Gollan admits the Victory Stakes is a tough assignment for Didntcostalot but expects him to make his presence felt. Read more »
Hogan shows his hand on keenly anticipated Tavistock fee
Friday 29 April 2016, 9:57am
Speculation around the 2016 service fee for new boom sire Tavistock has finally ended. Read more »