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Charm School shows class with Sandown win

Monday 13 April 2020, 4:32pm

Charm School may be destined for bigger and better wins after a strong debut victory at Sandown.  Read more »

Archanna impressive in Warwick Farm debut

Monday 13 April 2020, 4:04pm

The Autumn Sun's three-quarter sister Archanna has made an impressive start to her racing career with a 3-3/4-length win in a Warwick Farm maiden.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup chosen aim for Baker/Forsman

Monday 13 April 2020, 3:26pm

Sydney Cup runner-up, New Zealand stayer The Chosen One, will be given another chance in the Melbourne Cup after he spells in Australia.  Read more »

Andrew Ramsden option for Vow And Declare

Monday 13 April 2020, 1:43pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien is considering starting Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes.  Read more »

Star studded entries for All Aged

Monday 13 April 2020, 12:06pm

Nominations are strong for the final day of Group One racing at the Sydney autumn carnival's meeting at Randwick.  Read more »

Blake Shinn pays tribute to Happy Clapper

Monday 13 April 2020, 11:43am

Jockey Blake Shinn has paid tribute to Happy Clapper after the nine-year-old gelding's connections announced his retirement.  Read more »

Daring Tact a new star for Japan

Monday 13 April 2020, 9:26am

Daring Tact has emerged as a potential star with victory in the Oka Sho, the Japanese 1000 Guineas, at Hanshin.  Read more »

Te Akau team to have well deserved rest

Sunday 12 April 2020, 7:13pm

Te Akau Shark, Melody Belle and Probabeel have represented their New Zealand stable well in Australia and will have a well-earned break.  Read more »

Elyce Smith rides six winners at Emerald

Sunday 12 April 2020, 6:34pm

Apprentice Elyce Smith has joined some big name jockeys with a six-win haul at Emerald in Queensland.  Read more »

Jim Cassidy remembers Might And Power

Sunday 12 April 2020, 6:32pm

Jim Cassidy has remembered his greatest moments on champion racehorse Might And Power who has died aged 26.  Read more »

Happy Clapper retired after stellar career

Sunday 12 April 2020, 5:30pm

Crowd favourite Happy Clapper has been retired after his unplaced run in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Caulfield VOBIS options for Mahamedeis

Sunday 12 April 2020, 2:23pm

Trainer Nick Ryan is considering distance options over 1600 and 2000 metres for Mahamedeis at Caulfield.  Read more »

Edmonds partnership step up Sydney numbers

Sunday 12 April 2020, 11:44am

The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership plans to send Tyzone, Vanna Girl and Vivid Fortress to Sydney from the Gold Coast for feature races.  Read more »

Limited horse movement allowed in Qld

Sunday 12 April 2020, 9:42am

Racing Queensland will allow horse movement between regions in the state but under strict biosecurity controls.  Read more »

Might And Power dies aged 26

Sunday 12 April 2020, 8:05am

Might And Power, winner of the 1997 Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, has been euthanised after a bout with colic.  Read more »

White Moss doubles up in Sapphire Stakes

Saturday 11 April 2020, 5:59pm

The Jason Coyle-trained White Moss has claimed the Group Two Sapphire Stakes at Randwick for the second year in succession.  Read more »

Bam's Of Fire lands maiden stakes race win

Saturday 11 April 2020, 5:55pm

After four placings in black-type races, Bam's On Fire has broken through for a stakes race win in the Elvis Thurgood 40th Anniversary Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tom Marquand now a dual Group One winner

Saturday 11 April 2020, 5:33pm

Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand has claimed his second Group One win on Addeybb in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Daring tactics pay dividend in Easter Cup

Saturday 11 April 2020, 5:11pm

Michael Dee adopted catch-me-if-you-can tactics aboard leader Inverloch with the pair holding on to win the Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Con Te Partiro wins Coolmore Legacy Stakes

Saturday 11 April 2020, 4:45pm

Con Te Partiro has added to an impressive autumn carnival record in winning the Group One Coolmore Legacy Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Munce believes Stampe is up to top company

Saturday 11 April 2020, 4:34pm

As a jockey Chris Munce won two Stradbroke Handicaps and he is considering having a crack at the race as a trainer with Doomben winner Stampe.  Read more »

Addeybb claims the Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Saturday 11 April 2020, 4:07pm

Addeybb has triumphed for the small but select international contingent in Sydney for The Championships with a stirring victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.  Read more »

Royal Crown outstays rivals at Caulfield

Saturday 11 April 2020, 3:39pm

Royal Crown has shown his staying credentials with a strong performance in the Galilee Series Final at Caulfield.  Read more »

Etah James scores upset G1 Sydney Cup win

Saturday 11 April 2020, 3:27pm

Etah James has given Glen Boss a back-to-back Group One double, outstaying her rivals to win the Sydney Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Group Two win for Splintex in Arrowfield

Saturday 11 April 2020, 3:04pm

Splintex has dispelled doubts about his ability to run 1200m by capturing the Group Two Arrowfield Sprint at Randwick.  Read more »

Former jockey lands first win as a trainer

Saturday 11 April 2020, 2:44pm

After a successful career in the saddle, Catherine Hutchinson is on the board as a trainer with the victory of Leale at Caulfield.  Read more »

Colette wins Australian Oaks for Godolphin

Saturday 11 April 2020, 2:40pm

Exciting staying prospect Colette has backed up her dominant Adrian Knox Stakes win with an equally impressive victory in the Group One ATC Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Boss tips Away Game for champion honours

Saturday 11 April 2020, 2:12pm

Away Game does not have a Group One win to her name but jockey Glen Boss has given her his vote to be named champion juvenile after a classy Randwick victory.  Read more »

Great Powers registers another tough win

Saturday 11 April 2020, 2:02pm

Eagle Farm mare Great Powers has confirmed she is one of the toughest horses in Australia with a Doomben win at her 31st start this campaign.  Read more »

Through The Cracks wins Provincial Final

Saturday 11 April 2020, 1:59pm

The Angela Davies-trained Through The Cracks has produced a strong finish from back in the field to win the $400,000 Provincial Championships Final at Randwick.  Read more »

Minjee repeats the dose in Doomben victory

Saturday 11 April 2020, 1:32pm

Tough filly Minjee has again stormed home from last to beat Snappy Reply in a replica of her win at her previous start.  Read more »

Diala gets on the board with Caulfield win

Saturday 11 April 2020, 1:17pm

Diala has shown a liking for wet ground with an all-the-way win in the Take It To The Neds Level Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Indy Car motors home to win Listed race

Saturday 11 April 2020, 1:09pm

Indy Car will chase upcoming three-year-old features after stepping up in the Listed South Pacific Classic at Randwick.  Read more »

Untamed digs deep, takes out Fernhill Mile

Saturday 11 April 2020, 12:26pm

Lightly raced juvenile Untamed has put himself in line for a Group One tilt after overpowering his rivals to win the Fernhill Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

Big winter ahead for easy winner Isotope

Saturday 11 April 2020, 12:25pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has predicted a big winter for well-bred filly Isotope who scored a runaway win at Doomben.  Read more »

Irish racing return further delayed

Saturday 11 April 2020, 11:42am

Racing in Ireland is set to remain on hold following an extension of lockdown restrictions by the Irish government.  Read more »

Distance test for juveniles in Fernhill

Friday 10 April 2020, 6:29pm

Outsider Al Sahara gets the chance to chase black-type at her second start in the Listed Fernhill Mile in which every runner is untried at 1600m.  Read more »

Lovett hopes Game Of Thorns comes up roses

Friday 10 April 2020, 4:59pm

A few years ago, Australian Bloodstock decided to expand its business into buying yearlings and one of them will line up in the Group One Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Vow And Declare set for G1 Queen Elizabeth

Friday 10 April 2020, 4:52pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien hopes for a strongly run Queen Elizabeth Stakes to give Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare his best chance to upstage a stellar field.  Read more »

Lindsay Park fined $4500 over lignocaine

Friday 10 April 2020, 4:41pm

The Lindsay Park training team has been fined $4500 after Madeira Bay was found to have lignocaine in her system after a win at Wagga.  Read more »

RQ announce new winter feature race plan

Friday 10 April 2020, 3:33pm

Racing Queensland has announced 26 feature races including the Group One Stradbroke will be run in compensation for the loss of the winter carnival.  Read more »

Russian Camelot shows SA Derby credentials

Friday 10 April 2020, 2:01pm

After being scratched from a recent Caulfield race, Russian Camelot has kept his South Australian Derby campaign on track with an easy win at Pakenham.  Read more »

Sydney Cup runneth over for syndicators

Friday 10 April 2020, 1:46pm

Imported European stayers are the backbone of Australian Bloodstock's syndication business and they will start three in the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Splintex back on target for Arrowfield

Friday 10 April 2020, 1:08pm

Carnival plans for Splintex have been rejigged following a minor setback and trainer Mark Newnham is confident the three-year-old is ready to fire.  Read more »

Bam's On Fire chasing elusive stakes win

Friday 10 April 2020, 12:56pm

Bam's On Fire has finished second in her past three starts and will be out to go one better when she chases an elusive stakes win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Ross can't split Doomben open hcp runners

Friday 10 April 2020, 12:18pm

Trainer Les Ross is finding it hard to give a preference to River Racer or Mishani Hustler who run in the Open Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Nettoyer gives Roche food for thought

Friday 10 April 2020, 12:15pm

Pizza and champagne will be back on the menu for incorrigible mare Nettoyer when she chases her second Group One win in as many weeks at Randwick.  Read more »

Away Game on target for Percy Sykes Stakes

Friday 10 April 2020, 11:27am

Magic Millions Classic winner and Golden Slipper runner-up Away Game is set for another feature race assignment in the Group Two Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Dusty Tycoon to return to silent reception

Friday 10 April 2020, 10:50am

There is usually a huge roar when filly Dusty Tycoon races but coronavirus restrictions mean she will return to an eerie silence at Doomben.  Read more »

Barrier to help Guard of Honour run 1200m

Friday 10 April 2020, 10:46am

Trainer Kelly Schweida is hoping a good barrier can help Guard of Honour win over 1200m for the first time at Doomben.  Read more »

Haydock Racecourse to be testing centre

Friday 10 April 2020, 9:45am

A drive-in coronavirus testing centre is to open Haydock Park Racecourse as part of the government's UK-wide drive to increase testing for NHS workers.  Read more »

BHA ready to review plans to resume racing

Friday 10 April 2020, 8:49am

Plans for a resumption of racing in Britain will be reviewed by the board of the British Horseracing Authority.  Read more »

RV responds to fears over Warrnambool

Thursday 9 April 2020, 6:33pm

Racing Victoria has moved to allay doubts about the ability to hold a race meeting at Warrnambool amid strict biosecurity protocols.  Read more »

Blue Point, Too Darn Hot to stand in Aust

Thursday 9 April 2020, 5:48pm

Star European Godolphin horses Blue Point and Too Darn Hot are new additions to Darley's southern hemisphere roster along with local Microphone.  Read more »

Snowden stable out in force at Randwick

Thursday 9 April 2020, 4:07pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden stable are poised to have a number of strong chances in stakes races on day two of The Championships.  Read more »

Coast metro racing a boon for Edmonds yard

Thursday 9 April 2020, 3:08pm

Co-trainer Trent Edmonds has praised officials for keeping racing going after Loving Miss won at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Windfall awaits Davies in Provincial Final

Thursday 9 April 2020, 2:52pm

Bought for $7500, the Angela Davies-trained Through The Cracks will be racing for almost 30 times his purchase price in the Provincial Championship Final.  Read more »

Facts and figures on the Queen Elizabeth

Thursday 9 April 2020, 2:41pm

Facts and figures on the $2 million Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Coolmore Legacy Stakes facts and figures

Thursday 9 April 2020, 2:37pm

All the facts and figures on the Group One Coolmore Legacy Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Australian Oaks facts and figures

Thursday 9 April 2020, 2:23pm

All you need to know about the Group One Australian Oaks at Randwick.  Read more »

Sydney Cup facts and figures

Thursday 9 April 2020, 2:21pm

All you need to know about the $1 million Group One Sydney Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Probabeel flies NZ flag in Australian Oaks

Thursday 9 April 2020, 1:02pm

Trainer Jamie Richards is satisfied he has pulled the right rein in extending Probabeel's autumn campaign to include a tilt at the Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Brothers in opposing Sydney Cup corners

Thursday 9 April 2020, 12:52pm

Co-trainer David Eustace has three runners in the Sydney Cup while his brother Harry will saddle up the favourite in his role as assistant to William Haggas.  Read more »

Anderson stable stars avoid Doomben clash

Thursday 9 April 2020, 11:51am

After studying the respective fields, trainer Chris Anderson has decided to run three-year-olds Profit and Ballistic Boy in different races at Doomben.  Read more »

A high five for Happy Clapper in WFA event

Thursday 9 April 2020, 11:41am

A mainstay of the Sydney autumn carnival, Happy Clapper is preparing to line up in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes for the fifth year in succession.  Read more »

Stampe sticks to own age group at Doomben

Thursday 9 April 2020, 11:32am

Underrated three-year-old Stampe will stick with his own age group at Doomben after trainer Chris Munce elected not to take on older company.  Read more »

Alizee set to go out as Queen of the Turf

Thursday 9 April 2020, 11:22am

Grand mare Alizee will end her career by attempting to regain her title as the Queen of the Turf at Randwick.  Read more »

Vandyke looks to future with Baccarat Baby

Thursday 9 April 2020, 11:15am

Trainer David Vandyke is looking to the future with optimism as Baccarat Baby prepares to return to racing at Doomben.  Read more »

Runson ready to go distance at Caulfield

Thursday 9 April 2020, 11:10am

Two wins over the distance is expected to hold Runson in good stead when he contests the Group Three Elvis Thurgood 40th Anniversary Cup at Caulfield  Read more »

Ipswich set to resume racing

Thursday 9 April 2020, 8:49am

The Ipswich Turf Club is set to host its first meeting in five months after a major track upgrade.  Read more »

Flit to bounce back in Arrowfield Sprint

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 5:04pm

After finishing unplaced at her past two starts this autumn, Group One-winning filly Flit will be out to bounce back to winning form in the Arrowfield Sprint.  Read more »

First Seal's yearling fetches $1.8 million

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 4:37pm

Coolmore has paid $1.8 million for the first foal out of champion filly First Seal at the Australian Easter Yearling Sale being conducted online.  Read more »

Cobalt bans for father-daughter trainers

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 3:50pm

Stawell-based trainers Terry and Karina O'Sullivan have had their disqualification terms increased by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.  Read more »

Newnham chases elusive Oaks with Quintessa

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 3:33pm

Trainer Mark Newnham is hoping for a case of third time lucky when he backs up Quintessa in the Group One Australian Oaks at Randwick.  Read more »

Gallic Chieftain in another Sydney Cup bid

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 3:21pm

The Archie Alexander-trained Gallic Chieftain is set for his second Sydney Cup attempt after finishing sixth in the Group One 3200m race at Randwick a year ago.  Read more »

Fresh Secret Blaze aims up at Easter Cup

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 2:57pm

Co-trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy have Secret Blaze aimed at the Easter Cup at Caulfield before a potential rise in trip.  Read more »

NZ stablemates primed for Queen Elizabeth

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 2:15pm

Only two trainers will be represented by more than one runner in the Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Jamie Richards is proud to be one of them.  Read more »

Seabrook chasing stakes race at Caulfield

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 1:24pm

Seabrook will attempt to break a two-year winless streak when she runs in the Group Three Elvis Thurgood 40th Anniversary Cup at Caulfield.  Read more »

Rain puts paid to Sunshine Coast meeting

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 1:10pm

The Sunshine Coast race meeting has been called off after two races because of rain  Read more »

In-form Positive Peace earns Group 1 tilt

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 1:06pm

Having pieced together five straight wins, in-form mare Positive Peace will be out to continue her rise when she runs in the Group One Coolmore Legacy Stakes.  Read more »

Tambo's Mate resumes but future uncertain

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 11:35am

Promising Tambo's Mate resumes at Doomben but his future after that is clouded until a decision on a feature race program for Queensland is finalised.  Read more »

Distance increase a tonic for Doctor Jack

Wednesday 8 April 2020, 11:28am

Promising colt Doctor Jack is set to give veteran trainer Harold Norman a sentimental win at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Online sale realises $32.4m on first day

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 6:39pm

The first digital Australian Easter Yearling Sale has begun with 105 lots sold on the first day for $32.4 million at a healthy average of more than $300,000.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark cleared for Queen Elizabeth

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 5:00pm

Japanese horse Danon Premium has assumed favouritism for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes over English visitor Addeybb while Te Akau Shark has been cleared to run.  Read more »

All Aged Stakes an option for Brandenburg

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 4:46pm

Trainer John Sargent could extend Doncaster Mile placegetter Brandenburg's autumn preparation to include the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Sircconi back on track for Caulfield test

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 4:41pm

A couple of setbacks have kept Sircconi away from racing for Nick Ryan, but a gallop at Caulfield has the gelding back on track for the Victoria Handicap.  Read more »

Miss Siska set for Coolmore Legacy again

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 4:06pm

Miss Siska was narrowly beaten when fourth in the 2019 Coolmore Legacy Stakes and her trainer Grahame Begg is hopeful of an even better result this time around.  Read more »

Sunlight a step closer to racing return

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 3:12pm

A 1000m barrier trial at Morphettville is set to enhance the fitness levels of multiple Group One winner Sunlight ahead of return run in Adelaide.  Read more »

Sargent after another ATC Australian Oaks

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 3:00pm

Five years after Gust Of Wind beat Winx in the ATC Australian Oaks, trainer John Sargent hopes to win the race again with either Aspect Ratio or Stick 'Em Up.  Read more »

Vic Premier happy for racing to continue

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 2:29pm

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says social-distancing measures have allowed racing to continue when other sports have been suspended.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark to be vetted ahead of QEII

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 12:49pm

Te Akau Shark, one of the leading chances for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, is to be vetted after suffering a bruised foot.  Read more »

RV starts action plan on spring carnival

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 12:16pm

Having worked to a set of strict protocols and biosecurity measures due to coronavirus, Racing Victoria is looking towards how the spring carnival may shape up.  Read more »

Qld turf administrator switches to trots

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 10:57am

The Brisbane Racing Club's Scott Steele has been appointed chief executive of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club.  Read more »

Doncaster winner aims for another G1 win

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 10:18am

After winning the Doncaster Mile on the first day of The Championships, Nettoyer will chase another Group One victory in the Coolmore Legacy Stakes.  Read more »

Field of 13 for G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 9:50am

Japanese horse Danon Premium and English visitor Addeybb headline a field of 13 for the Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Hughes officially champion jumps jockey

Tuesday 7 April 2020, 8:11am

Brian Hughes has vowed to do all he can to defend his title after officially being announced as champion British jumps jockey for the first time.  Read more »

Master Of Wine tunes up for G1 test

Monday 6 April 2020, 6:51pm

Master Of Wine is one of the favoured Queen Elizabeth Stakes runners in his first Group One test.  Read more »

Godolphin Golden Slipper winner retired

Monday 6 April 2020, 6:37pm

Kiamichi, who led home a Golden Slipper trifecta for Godolphin, has been retired with a record of three wins to her credit from 13 starts.  Read more »

Hanger to fly south for Beer at Caulfield

Monday 6 April 2020, 5:50pm

Albury trainer Mitchell Beer will have one of his few runners south of the border since new protocols were introduced when Hanger runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Federal job scheme helps Qld clubs

Monday 6 April 2020, 5:26pm

The Federal government's JobKeeper scheme will help reduce further staff losses in the Queensland racing industry.  Read more »