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Molloy, Zarhron chase first city success
Sydney
Tuesday 5 April 2016, 1:55pm
There's not too many sharper horses in the bush than Zarhron and trainer Andrew Molloy is hoping the sprinter's speed will be on show at Warwick Farm. Read more »
The United States favourite for QE Stakes
Sydney
Tuesday 5 April 2016, 10:18am
Queen Elizabeth Stakes late entry The United States is the favourite for the $4 million race with Winx a non-starter. Read more »
Winx out of Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Sydney
Tuesday 5 April 2016, 8:43am
Trainer Chris Waller says the decision not to run Winx in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes is in the best interests of the mare's future. Read more »
Walker out with possible head injury
Melbourne
Monday 4 April 2016, 6:26pm
Jockey Michael Walker has been ruled out of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes ride Criterion with a possible head injury. Read more »
Dee I Cee to continue to Sydney Cup
Sydney
Monday 4 April 2016, 6:01pm
Gai Waterhouse has told stewards she intends to pursue the Sydney Cup with Dee I Cee despite his disappointing last-start performance. Read more »
Silent Sedition out to press Oaks claims
Melbourne
Monday 4 April 2016, 5:54pm
Silent Sedition will chase her third straight win this campaign when she steps up to 1600m at Sandown with apprentice Dylan Dunn booked to ride. Read more »
Buffering to miss Royal Ascot
Sydney
Monday 4 April 2016, 5:25pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote has decided not to take Buffering to Royal Ascot after he races in Hong Kong, preferring to give him some Queensland winter sun. Read more »
Awesome Rock arrives in Sydney
Melbourne
Monday 4 April 2016, 4:32pm
Australian Cup runner-up Awesome Rock has settled into Sydney to prepare for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes but o-trainer Troy Corstens. Read more »
Queen Elizabeth betting suspended
Sydney
Monday 4 April 2016, 4:22pm
Uncertainty over whether Winx will run in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes has forced stewards to order bookmakers to suspend betting until acceptances. Read more »
Oaks distance made for Diamond
Sydney
Monday 4 April 2016, 3:08pm
Trainer Bruce Cross is one person not surprised by Diamond Made's Adrian Knox Stakes win and he is looking forward to the Australian Oaks. Read more »
Boban dies after paddock accident
Sydney
Monday 4 April 2016, 1:38pm
Multiple Group One winner Boban, forced into retirement as a bleeder, has died after a paddock accident. Read more »
Contributer and Complacent to stand in NZ
Sydney
Monday 4 April 2016, 6:34am
Godolphin's Group One winners Contributer and Complacent, both recently retired because of injury, are to stand at Mapperly Stud in New Zealand. Read more »
Fell Swoop takes a big step at w-f-a
Sydney
Sunday 3 April 2016, 6:00pm
Canberra sprinter Fell Swoop's Group One second to Chautauqua at his first weight-for-age test could prompt a re-think of his program. Read more »
David Vandyke still has Qld on his mind
Sydney
Sunday 3 April 2016, 5:15pm
Trainer David Vandyke is not about to change his mind about moving his stable to Queensland despite Yankee Rose's Sires' Produce win. Read more »
Happy Clapper a possible QEII starter
Sydney
Sunday 3 April 2016, 4:11pm
Trainer Pat Webster says it's not out of the question for Doncaster Mile runner-up Happy Clapper to back up in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
Buffering, Chautauqua in Hong Kong clash
Brisbane
Sunday 3 April 2016, 3:10pm
The trainers of Australian sprinters Buffering and Chautauqua are holding back on Royal Ascot until after the two run in Hong Kong. Read more »
Griante heads back to Sydney for Sapphire
Melbourne
Sunday 3 April 2016, 2:23pm
David Brideoake will have black-type runners in two states with Griante Sydney bound and Thames Court off to Adelaide. Read more »
Tuesday meetings return to Queensland
Brisbane
Sunday 3 April 2016, 1:04pm
A return to Tuesday racing in Queensland is one of the initiatives introduced by the state's governing body to drive turnover in the new season. Read more »
Tommy Berry suspended, fined over whip use
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 7:05pm
Tommy Berry's two Group One wins on the first day of The Championships have been tempered by a fine and suspension for whip use. Read more »
Upset puts Diamond Made in Oaks frame
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 6:55pm
Diamond Made looks certain to tackle the ATC Australian Oaks after winning the Group Three Adrian Knox Stakes. Read more »
Waller's Winx simply the best in Australia
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 6:40pm
Winx has put the stamp on her fabulous season with victory in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick to seal her position as Australia's best racehorse. Read more »
Gr 1 Doncaster Mile: what the jockeys said
Saturday 2 April 2016, 6:39pm
What the jockeys said after the Group One Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Read more »
Berisha scores upset Mornington Cup win
Mornington
Saturday 2 April 2016, 6:16pm
Berisha has gained a Caulfield Cup start with his last-stride victory over Big Memory in the Mornington Cup. Read more »
Winx earns 'champion' tag in Mile victory
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 6:00pm
Chris Waller has been moved to call Winx 'a champion' after the mare overcame adversity to win the $3 million Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Read more »
Weight no burdern in Casual win at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 2 April 2016, 5:04pm
Casual Choice has made it successive wins after the Tony Gollan-trained sprinter made the most of favourable gate at Doomben. Read more »
Ex-Moody runner wins Mornington feature
Mornington
Saturday 2 April 2016, 4:55pm
Thermal Current has taken out the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington at his first start for trainer Darren Weir. Read more »
Chautauqua in last-to-first TJ Smith win
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 4:44pm
Chautauqua has unleased his trademark finish to blow away a quality field in the Group One TJ Smith Stakes. Read more »
Tarquin finds winning form at Mornington
Mornington
Saturday 2 April 2016, 4:19pm
Godolphin galloper Tarquin has relished a drop in grade to take out the Mornington Guineas. Read more »
Tavago wins another Derby for New Zealand
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 4:15pm
Natalie Young is the first woman to train an ATC Australian Derby winner, preparing Tavago with her partner Trent Busuttin to win the Classic at Randwick. Read more »
Clearly Innocent defies odds in Final win
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 3:37pm
An injury scare and a betting drift have not been enough to stop Clearly Innocent winning at Randwick. Read more »
Big day at Mornington for the Dunn family
Mornington
Saturday 2 April 2016, 3:30pm
Apprentice Dylan Dunn has outridden his provincial allowance with a winning treble on Mornington Cup day. Read more »
Tempt Me Not wins Group 3 PJ Bell Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 3:27pm
James Cummings has trained Tempt Me Not to claim the Group Three PJ Bell Stakes in a win for his family. Read more »
Fairytale filly Yankee Rose wins Sires'
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 3:24pm
Two-year-old filly Yankee Rose has won the ATC Sires' Produce Stakes, thrilling a group of first time owners. Read more »
Carnival 2YO prospects on show at Doomben
Brisbane
Saturday 2 April 2016, 3:02pm
Two-year-old Spot The Diff has led home a trio of Brisbane winter carnival hopefuls in winning at Doomben. Read more »
Import Libran confirms G1 Sydney Cup start
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 2:03pm
English import Libran has continued his march towards the Group One Sydney Cup with victory in the Chairman's Handicap. Read more »
Laing set to aim higher with Jaws Of Steel
Mornington
Saturday 2 April 2016, 1:54pm
Jaws Of Steel may be heading interstate after breaking through for his maiden success in the Mornington Guineas. Read more »
Carbine result a pointer to 2017 Doncaster
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 1:51pm
He's Our Rokkii has won the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes, showing co-trainer David Hayes he can be a top-class miler. Read more »
Two winners in Kindergarten at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 2 April 2016, 12:55pm
Gai and Godolphin share the spoils in the first race at Randwick with Astern and Winx's little brother El Divino in a Kindergarten Stakes dead-heat. Read more »
Steve Wilson interim chair of RQ
Brisbane
Saturday 2 April 2016, 12:04pm
Brisbane businessman Steve Wilson has taken over the role as interim chairman of Racing Queensland. Read more »
Fell Swoop faces WFA test in G1 TJ Smith
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 5:30pm
Improving sprinter Fell Swoop faces his first weight-for-age test when he lines up against a star-studded field in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Avdulla hopes Doncaster diet isn't a waste
Sydney
Friday 1 April 2016, 5:03pm
Like a few others in the Sydney jockeys' room, Brenton Avdulla is ruing Winx's presence in the Doncaster Mile. Read more »
Winx's little brother goes to Kindergarten
Sydney
Friday 1 April 2016, 4:49pm
Five hours before his elder sister Winx steps out in the Doncaster Mile, El Divino will run in his first stakes race at Randwick. Read more »
O'Shea hopes to add Derby to his G1 tally
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 4:41pm
Godolphin trainer John O'Shea will be chasing his first Australian Derby win when he saddles up two runners, Tally and Etymology, in the 2400m race. Read more »
Moloney to make Sydney debut in Doncaster
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 4:39pm
Melbourne jockey Patrick Moloney is looking forward to the opportunity to ride in the Doncaster Mile in Sydney for the first time. Read more »
Waller with genuine chance in G1 Sires'
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 4:31pm
Omei Sword will attempt to become Chris Waller's first winner of a Sydney Group One race for two-year-olds when she runs in the Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Clipperton enjoys new outlook on racing
Sydney
Friday 1 April 2016, 2:35pm
Sam Clipperton will be trying to parlay his first Group One win into more success at racing's elite level when he rides Etymology in the Australian Derby. Read more »
Tuscan Fire returns to Mornington for Cup
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 12:22pm
The 2013 Mornington Cup winner Tuscan Fire is back for another shot at the race but has drawn the outside barrier. Read more »
Prime Dispatch Edition 108
Friday 1 April 2016, 12:20pm
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill Read more »
Mornington form turnaround for Our Harmony
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 12:05pm
Our Harmony will be out to retain her unbeaten record at Mornington after a disappointing run at Bendigo. Read more »
Rough Justice on target for Hareeba Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 11:54am
Simon Zahra can't fault Rough Justice ahead of the consistent sprinter's attempt at winning his first stakes race in the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington. Read more »
Planet America to continue Bryan Guy's run
Brisbane
Friday 1 April 2016, 11:43am
Gold Coast trainer Bryan Guy is looking to Planet America to continue a winning run for the stable when he steps out at Doomben. Read more »
Weight's right for Munce's Wicked Intent
Brisbane
Friday 1 April 2016, 11:19am
Three-year-old Wicked Intent will be out to claim his second open company win at Doomben with trainer Chris Munce confident he will run well. Read more »
After All That gains Country C'ship start
Sydney
Friday 1 April 2016, 10:05am
The Greg Bennett-trained Clearly Innocent remains favourite for the Country Championship despite an injury scare. Read more »
Charlee Bear to take on city company
Brisbane
Friday 1 April 2016, 9:43am
Unbeaten NSW country filly Charlee Bear will take on metropolitan company for the first time when she runs at Doomben. Read more »
Rising Romance selected for Hong Kong race
Melbourne
Friday 1 April 2016, 6:26am
The David Hayes and Tom Dabernig-trained Rising Romance is the only Australian-trained horse among the 14 selected runners for the QEII Cup in Hong Kong. Read more »
Kris Lees adds to impressive C'ship team
Clarendon
Thursday 31 March 2016, 5:51pm
Rustic Melody is the latest Kris Lees-trained horse to put her name forward for the Provincial Championship Final. Read more »
"I don't bash horses": Tommy Berry
Clarendon
Thursday 31 March 2016, 5:27pm
Racing NSW stewards have continued a crackdown on whip use with Tommy Berry venting his annoyance after his latest fine. Read more »
Stratum Star in good order for Doncaster
Melbourne
Thursday 31 March 2016, 5:09pm
Stratum Star heads into the Doncaster Mile in top shape after a gallop with Australian Guineas winner Palentino. Read more »
Cavanough counts cost of Moody suspension
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 4:57pm
The flow-on effect of Peter Moody's ban will result in Albury trainer Brett Cavanough downsizing his team of racehorses. Read more »
Facts and Figures on the TJ Smith Stakes
Tj Smith Stakes 1200m
Thursday 31 March 2016, 4:41pm
A look at the history of the Group One TJ Smith Stakes. Read more »
Frustrations build on PPL inequality
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 4:39pm
Female jockeys hoping to be included in the paid parental leave scheme will have to wait even longer as the government continues to debate legislation. Read more »
Tarzino on his way to greatness
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 4:33pm
Australian Derby favourite Tarzino is fast securing his future at stud as his own sire Tavistock hits new highs. Read more »
Randwick rain a nuisance for Famous Seamus
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 4:24pm
Noel Mayfield-Smith is sweating on Randwick drying out to give Famous Seamus his best chance in the $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes. Read more »
Murphy taking a Shotacross The Bow
Brisbane
Thursday 31 March 2016, 4:22pm
Trainer David Murphy has a winter carnival contingency plan for Shotacross The Bow depending on whether he shows he can be a Derby horse. Read more »
Facts and Figures on Sires' Produce Stakes
Sires' Produce Stakes 1400m
Thursday 31 March 2016, 4:17pm
A look at the history of the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes Read more »
Tegan Harrison to have first Randwick ride
Brisbane
Thursday 31 March 2016, 3:40pm
Queensland jockey Tegan Harrison will call on an expert to give her the rundown on how to ride the Randwick track. Read more »
Weir looking to add to his cup tally
Melbourne
Thursday 31 March 2016, 3:34pm
Darren Weir has Puccini, Falago and Ancient King engaged in the Mornington Cup looking to add to his Cups tally. Read more »
Flamberge going for third G1 in a row
Melbourne
Thursday 31 March 2016, 3:12pm
Former Peter Moody-trained sprinter Flamberge will chase his third consecutive Group One win in the TJ Smith Stakes. Read more »
Winx primed to continue Group One legacy
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 1:55pm
Trainer Chris Waller says star mare Winx has had a faultless build-up as she attempts to make history in the Doncaster Mile. Read more »
Yankee Rose to bloom in Sires' Produce
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 1:50pm
Yankee Rose will be trying to go one better than her Golden Slipper finish when steps out in the ATC Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Group 1 Queen Elizabeth field takes shape
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 1:43pm
The field for the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes is starting to take shape, with The United States' connections set to pay a late entry fee. Read more »
Kurtley to do his future racing in Qld
Brisbane
Thursday 31 March 2016, 11:57am
Consistent country NSW performer Kurtley will have his first start for new trainer Steve O'Dea after being transferred to Brisbane to escape high weights. Read more »
Tosen Stardom out of Queen Elizabeth
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 11:28am
Japanese horse Tosen Stardom has been ruled out of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes after a bleeding attack. Read more »
Winx has faultless build-up to Doncaster
Sydney
Thursday 31 March 2016, 7:13am
Winx's final hit-out before contesting the Doncaster Mile has rounded off a faultless build-up, says trainer Chris Waller. Read more »
Caulfield Cup start on the line
Melbourne
Thursday 31 March 2016, 6:41am
Ton Melbourne is the dominant favourite for the Mornington Cup with the winner guaranteed a start in the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
No Ibuprofen charges for Weir, McDonald
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 6:00pm
Darren Weir and Clinton McDonald will not face charges of using ibuprofen after a Racing Victoria stewards investigation. Read more »
Hayes with two chances in Sires' Produce
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 5:55pm
David Hayes will have two runners with stakes-winning Melbourne form heading into the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes in Sydney. Read more »
NZ raiders' Australian Derby bid grounded
Sydney
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 5:38pm
ATC Australian Derby hopeful What's The Story is still in New Zealand after a flight delay. Read more »
Facts and Figures on the Australian Derby
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 5:29pm
A look at the history of the Group One Australian Derby. Read more »
Facts and Figures on the Doncaster Mile
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 5:11pm
A look at the history of the Group One Doncaster Mile. Read more »
Time To Torque in favourable comparison
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 5:04pm
Kelly Doughty has trained Black Cash to win seven races, but she says Ipswich winner Time To Torque could turn out to be better than big brother. Read more »
Exosphere flying high before G1 TJ Smith
Sydney
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 3:51pm
Godolphin colt Exosphere has impressed trainer John O'Shea in his final gallop before the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Pemberley in Mornington Cup bid for Maher
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 3:17pm
Promising stayer Pemberley is a first emergency to make his debut for Ciaron Maher in the Mornington Cup. Read more »
Winks reprieve over careless riding ban
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 3:06pm
James Winks is free to ride at the Mornington Cup meeting after having the term of a careless riding ban reduced on appeal. Read more »
Country race caller Tait gets Randwick gig
Sydney
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 2:50pm
NSW country race caller James Tait will call his first race at Randwick on one of the biggest days on the Australian turf calendar. Read more »
Makybe's son tested over marathon distance
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 2:17pm
The son of Horse of the Year winners Lonhro and Makybe Diva is set to run over 3400m at Mornington. Read more »
Rain key to Azkadellia in Doncaster: Maher
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 1:18pm
A soft track for the Doncaster Mile will enhance the claims of the Ciaron Maher-trained Azkadellia in the $3 million race. Read more »
Ben Currie keen to explore expansion plans
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 11:32am
Love Spy and Honey Toast will carry Ben Currie's Doomben hopes as the young trainer considers his stable's future. Read more »
Willie Mullins targets Aintree meeting
London
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 7:17am
Champion Irish trainer Willie Mullins is now odds-on to win his first British jumps title with the news he will take a big team to the Aintree meeting. Read more »
Telperion favourite to win Sires' Produce
Sydney
Wednesday 30 March 2016, 6:24am
Godolphin colt Telperion and the David Vandyke-trained filly Yankee Rose occupy the top two lines of betting for the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Brown booked for NZ Doncaster Mile hope
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 5:26pm
Corey Brown will fly in from Singapore for the Group One ride on Volkstok'n'barrell in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Read more »
McEvoy hopes for rain ahead of G1 TJ Smith
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 5:07pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy says sprinter Shiraz is as good as he can be heading into the TJ Smith Stakes but he wants a rain-affected track for the gelding. Read more »
Tosen Stardom in doubt for Queen Elizabeth
Sydney
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 5:01pm
Racing NSW stewards have opened an inquiry into Tosen Stardom, putting a question mark over the Japanese horse's Queen Elizabeth Stakes bid. Read more »
Adaptability key to Jameka's Derby hopes
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 3:09pm
Jameka is the only filly tackling the ATC Australian Derby at Randwick and she will have to overcome a wide draw to win the Group One race. Read more »
Big Memory on target for Mornington Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 2:28pm
The Tony McEvoy-trained Big Memory was second in the 2015 Mornington Cup and returns for another shot at the $300,000 race. Read more »
Winx poised to dominate G1 Doncaster Mile
Sydney
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 12:52pm
Star mare Winx will face a tough test in the Doncaster Mile but her part-owner Debbie Kepitis has faith in her trainer and jockey. Read more »
Browne focused on rich Hong Kong sprint
Brisbane
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 12:37pm
Damian Browne insists the Buffering can continue his rise on the international racing stage when the popular sprinter heads to Hong Kong. Read more »
Tarzino in gate six for ATC Aust Derby bid
Sydney
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 11:45am
Victoria Derby winner Tarzino will start from barrier six as he tries to complete the Victoria Derby-ATC Australian Derby double. Read more »
Winx draws gate 11 for Group One Doncaster
Sydney
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 11:23am
Crowd favourite Winx will start from barrier 11 in the $3 million Doncaster Mile with stablemate and last year's winner Kermadec in gate three. Read more »
A field of 15 headed by Winx for Doncaster
Sydney
Tuesday 29 March 2016, 10:03am
Star mare Winx heads a field of 15 for the $3 million Doncaster Mile while Victoria Derby winner Tarzino will have 12 opponents in the Australian Derby. Read more »