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Blinkers to spark Cash in Flemington dash
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 5:51pm
Super Cash will wear blinkers for the first time when she lines up in the Goodwood Racecourse Trophy at Flemington. Read more »
Brooke Stower wins apprentices race
Brisbane
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 5:46pm
Brooke Stower has won the apprentices race at Doomben while veteran rider Cyril Small has notched a rare city winner. Read more »
Soviet Secret primed for Flemington race
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 5:29pm
Soviet Secret has gone close to winning her only two starts and trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon is optimistic the filly can go one better at Flemington. Read more »
Brigadoon Rise upsets odds-on favourite
Sydney
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 5:26pm
Peter Snowden thought Brigadoon Rise might be vulnerable in her return to the racing, but the promising filly had other ideas at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Thomas Huet to ride Rudy in Ajax
Brisbane
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 4:07pm
Trainer Helen Page is resigned to Rudy missing a Doncaster start but is hoping he can still play a winning role in the Sydney carnival. Read more »
No Joy for Beer with wide draw in Kewney
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 3:41pm
Jacqui's Joy faces a tough assignment from a wide draw as she seeks to mainatin her unbeaten Australian record. Read more »
Secret Agenda gets late Newmarket call up
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 3:01pm
In a change of plans, Secret Agenda will tackle the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Happy Trails gets another shot at Aus Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 2:30pm
Last year's Australian Cup placegetter Happy Trails is back for another crack at the race and trainer Paul Beshara believes he can finish top three again. Read more »
Sir Moments on comeback mission
Brisbane
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 1:18pm
Multple stakeswinner Sir Moments will make his comeback from injury and illness when he runs at the Gold Coast, his first start for almost a year. Read more »
31st Stakes winner for Not A Single Doubt
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 12:17pm
The Not A Single Doubt train kept rolling at Flemington on Saturday when 2YO filly Selenia scored a stylish victory in the $120,000 VRC Festival of Racing S. 1000m LR. Read more »
Joseph O'Brien looking to the future
London
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 11:38am
Joseph O'Brien will train a team of both jumpers and Flat horses after giving up his riding career because of weight battles. Read more »
Azkadellia out to atone in G1 Coolmore
Sydney
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 10:03am
Trainer Ciaron Maher is counting on an old-fashioned pull in the weights to make a difference for Azkadellia in the Coolmore Classic. Read more »
Trainer Bede Murray dies aged 80
Sydney
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 9:04am
Bede Murray has died aged 80 after training many Group One winners from his base on the NSW South Coast. Read more »
Bede Murray remembered fondly
Sydney
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 8:55am
Popular trainer Bede Murray has been remembered as a true horseman who enjoyed country racing as much as Group One days. Read more »
Bow Creek firms again in Aust Cup betting
Melbourne
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 6:46am
Bow Creek and Chautauqua are clear-cut favourites for the Australian Cup and Newmarket Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Waller runners dominate QE 1st acceptances
Sydney
Wednesday 9 March 2016, 6:34am
Chris Waller has 10 of the 60 entries at the latest pay-up stage for the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Read more »
Tinto in better shape second time around
Sydney
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 5:22pm
Trainer Rex Lipp has learned enough from last year's Coolmore Classic campaign with Tinto to rate the mare a genuine chance in this year's edition. Read more »
Vale Olivia Inglis
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 5:22pm
The entire Inglis family is mourning the loss of Olivia Inglis, daughter of company Deputy Chairman Arthur and Charlotte. Read more »
Rain a bonus for Sadler's Charmed Harmony
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 5:19pm
A rain-affected track would boost the chances of Charmed Harmony as he chases a Group One win at Flemington. Read more »
Rock in Awesome form ahead of G1 Aust Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 3:22pm
Leon Corstens was associated with several Australian Cup winners as foreman for Bart Cummings and he will be represented by Awesome Rock at Flemington. Read more »
Reverse Caulfield gallop for Slipper favs
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 3:00pm
Favourites Extreme Choice and Flying Artie showed they are on target for the Golden Slipper with a strong right-handed gallop at Caulfield. Read more »
Pepper thankful for Dale's recommendation
Sydney
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 2:31pm
Leading Canberra trainer Matthew Dale has played a behind-the-scenes role in the rise of promising galloper Appoint Percy. Read more »
Griffiths weighing up options for Selenia
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 11:39am
Selenia's connections are likely to wait until later in the week to decide the next step with the stakes-winning juvenile. Read more »
Buffering pleases in course proper gallop
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 11:31am
Crowd favourite Buffering has had the honour of being the first horse to gallop on the new-look Eagle Farm course proper ahead of an overseas campaign. Read more »
Joseph O'Brien to retire from riding
London
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 9:13am
Joseph O'Brien, the record-breaking son of champion trainer Aidan O'Brien, has called time on is riding career to concentrate on training. Read more »
French Fern to take her place in Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 8:48am
Managing owner Wilf Mula has confirmed Reisling Stakes winner French Fern will run in the Golden Slipper. Read more »
Wangaratta Cup rescheduled
Melbourne
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 6:35am
The Wangaratta Cup, abandoned because of heat, has been rescheduled to Easter Sunday, replacing the Benalla meeting. Read more »
Pendleton excited by Cheltenham ride
London
Tuesday 8 March 2016, 12:43am
British cycling great-turned jockey Victoria Pendleton says completing the course at the Cheltenham Festival would rank alongside winning Olympic gold. Read more »
Gold Coast option for Tiger Tees
Sydney
Monday 7 March 2016, 6:18pm
Sydney trainer Joe Pride is looking to a wet Gold Coast track to test Tiger Tees on his favourite surface as retirement looms for the veteran sprinter. Read more »
The Quarterback ready for Newmarket test
Melbourne
Monday 7 March 2016, 6:03pm
The Newmarket Handicap has been the aim for The Quarterback this campaign but the gelding will face some of the country's best sprinters in the 1200m race. Read more »
Ghisoni favourite for Coolmore Classic
Sydney
Monday 7 March 2016, 4:40pm
Trainer Ron Quinton will saddle up Peeping in the Coolmore Classic for which unbeaten three-year-old Ghisoni is the early favourite. Read more »
Suavito ready for 2000m in Australian Cup
Melbourne
Monday 7 March 2016, 4:09pm
Trainer Nigel Blackiston has a healthy respect for Suavito's likely Australian Cup opposition but says he wouldn't swap the mare for any other runner. Read more »
Last Golden Slipper chance for some
Sydney
Monday 7 March 2016, 2:15pm
Golden Slipper hopes for several youngsters will be put to the test in the last two races offering automatic qualification to the $3.5 million race. Read more »
Australian Cup on radar for 3yo Palentino
Melbourne
Monday 7 March 2016, 11:40am
Palentino will be monitored over the next few days with trainer Darren Weir saying the intention is to back the colt up in the Australian Cup. Read more »
Capitalist showing muscle soreness
Sydney
Monday 7 March 2016, 9:25am
Trainer Peter Snowden says Capitalist is showing no signs of lameness but does have some muscle soreness following his Todman Stakes defeat. Read more »
Jumps season kicks off at Warrnambool
Melbourne
Monday 7 March 2016, 6:52am
The jumps season in Victoria comprising 42 hurdle and 21 steeplechase races kicks off at Warrnambool. Read more »
Defcon takes out dramatic Black Opal
Sydney
Sunday 6 March 2016, 6:17pm
Defcon has reignited his Golden Slipper claims with a come-from-last victory in the Black Opal Stakes in Canberra. Read more »
Profiler, Ultimate Dreamer Sydney bound
Sydney
Sunday 6 March 2016, 5:30pm
Profiler and Ultimate Dreamer have earned the right to represent the Northern Rivers in the $400,000 Country Championship final. Read more »
Rising Romance to step up in Aust Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 6 March 2016, 4:19pm
Rising Romance, Almoonqith and Extra Zero will represent Lindsay Park as they chase successive Australian Cup victories. Read more »
Solicit chasing maiden Group One win
Sydney
Sunday 6 March 2016, 3:05pm
Gerald Ryan hopes the handicapper is kind to Solicit as she bids for a Group One win in the Coolmore Classic. Read more »
Pengelly to base himself on Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
Sunday 6 March 2016, 2:17pm
Jockey Brad Pengelly has moved to the Sunshine Coast but is determined to maintain his recent metropolitan strike rate. Read more »
Agenda options weigh on Price's mind
Melbourne
Sunday 6 March 2016, 1:57pm
Mick Price doesn't know if Secret Agenda can beat Chautauqua in the Newmarket Handicap and is considering other options with the filly. Read more »
Countdown to Buffering's overseas trip
Brisbane
Sunday 6 March 2016, 12:55pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote is not concerned over changed travel arrangements for veteran sprinter Buffering as he heads to Dubai. Read more »
Victoria Pendleton escapes injury in fall
London
Sunday 6 March 2016, 9:00am
Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton has suffered a setback in her quest to ride at the Cheltenham Festival as an amateur jockey. Read more »
Wawail takes Group Three Frances Tressady
Melbourne
Saturday 5 March 2016, 6:23pm
A quick back-up, a return to Flemington and blinkers going back on have helped Wawail land the Frances Tressady Stakes. Read more »
Savoureux win caps big day for Kris Lees
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 6:09pm
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has celebrated a Group double at Randwick including an upset Guineas win with Le Romain. Read more »
English rises to Challenge despite antics
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 5:52pm
Golden Slipper runner-up English has made a triumphant return in the Challenge Stakes after tossing her rider before the race. Read more »
Freedman eyes Stradbroke with Malaguerra
Melbourne
Saturday 5 March 2016, 5:48pm
Malaguerra has notched his fifth win in his past six starts with victory in the Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Pillar Of Creation springs into top form
Brisbane
Saturday 5 March 2016, 5:16pm
Some show jumping has been the spark for Pillar Of Creation's return to form with the rejuvenated galloper making it back-to-back Doomben wins. Read more »
Palentino survives Aust Guineas protest
Melbourne
Saturday 5 March 2016, 5:07pm
Connections of Palentino have again been made to sweat it out in a protest hearing, this time in the Australian Guineas at Flemington. Read more »
Le Romain makes own G1 Guineas statement
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 4:25pm
Le Romain has caused a major upset in the Randwick Guineas, downing odds-on favourite Press Statement. Read more »
Stable change sparks Red Bomber into form
Melbourne
Saturday 5 March 2016, 3:56pm
Red Bomber has adapted to country life, scoring a first-up win at Flemington since a transfer to Lindsay Park's training complex in rural Victoria. Read more »
Real Love confirms 3200m Adelaide Cup plan
Melbourne
Saturday 5 March 2016, 3:36pm
Real Love is liable for an Adelaide Cup penalty after her win in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington. Read more »
Heavens Above wins G3 Aspiration Quality
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 3:32pm
The Tim Martin-trained Heavens Above has claimed a deserved stakes win in the Group Three Aspiration Quality at Randwick. Read more »
Holler shouts his class in Group 1 sprint
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 3:03pm
Godolphin colt Holler has lived up to his early promise to deliver a Group One win in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Capitalist under veterinary scrutiny
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 2:41pm
One-time Slipper favourite Capitalist needs a clear veterinary certificate after being found to be mildly lame after the Todman Stakes. Read more »
Waller's Libran stakes Sydney Cup claims
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 2:20pm
Imported gelding Libran has claimed his first Australian win to rise to the top of Sydney Cup betting. Read more »
Selenia lands stakes victory at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 5 March 2016, 2:00pm
The Robbie Griffiths-Selenia has broken through for her first win, beating Alter Call in a two-year-old stakes race at Flemington. Read more »
Royal Tithe earns shot winter 2YO features
Brisbane
Saturday 5 March 2016, 1:46pm
Royal Tithe will be set for the Queensland winter carnival after beating Stryking Stunnah at Doomben. Read more »
Lead-up races blur Golden Slipper picture
Sydney
Saturday 5 March 2016, 1:40pm
The defeats of the favourites in the major Golden Slipper lead-up races at Randwick has confused the form for the $3.5 million race. Read more »
Adorabeel can defend her Group Three title
Sydney
Friday 4 March 2016, 5:48pm
Although she hasn't won a race since last year's Aspiration Quality, Adorabeel has convinced trainer Joe Pride she can defend the Group Three race. Read more »
Astern to miss Golden Slipper lead-up race
Sydney
Friday 4 March 2016, 4:44pm
Leading Golden Slipper hope Astern will miss the Todman Stakes, but trainer John O'Shea expects him to take his place in the $3.5 million race. Read more »
'Forgotten' Criterion a first-up threat
Sydney
Friday 4 March 2016, 4:43pm
David Hayes insists Criterion can sprint just as well as he can stay, an opinion that will be put on the line in the Canterbury Stakes. Read more »
Auvray on best behaviour for Aussie debut
Sydney
Friday 4 March 2016, 4:40pm
Former French stayer Auvray is an outsider in the Randwick City Stakes, but John Thompson expects the import to figure at some point during the autumn. Read more »
RAD Board date set for Stanley, Schofield
Melbourne
Friday 4 March 2016, 4:35pm
Trainer Brent Stanley and jockey Glyn Schofield will appear before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board over the sale of Equita to Hong Kong. Read more »
Press Statement shortens for G1 Guineas
Sydney
Friday 4 March 2016, 4:27pm
Press Statement is the overwhelming favourite for the Randwick Guineas with the filly Stay With Me the only other runner under double figures. Read more »
Jack Hill given Gr 1 chance on Bon Aurum
Melbourne
Friday 4 March 2016, 4:13pm
After a serious fall on a country track in 2015, Jack Hill has picked up a rare Group One ride in the Australian Guineas at Flemington. Read more »
Dan Zephyr ready for Group Three challenge
Melbourne
Friday 4 March 2016, 4:00pm
Dan Zephyr will attempt to extend his winning streak when he contests the TAB Rewards Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Trainer has doubts on Tarzino in Guineas
Melbourne
Friday 4 March 2016, 2:14pm
Trainer Mick Price will saddle three runners in the Australian Guineas at Flemington including second favourite Tarzino. Read more »
Heathcote finally happy with Jopa's weight
Brisbane
Friday 4 March 2016, 1:38pm
Brisbane's handicap system has frustrated trainer Robert Heathcote with Jopa but he believes it's about right for his Doomben assignment. Read more »
Rule The River up to Challenge: Cummings
Sydney
Friday 4 March 2016, 1:01pm
Anthony Cummings will have a diverse team of horses for Randwick Guineas day, including up-and-coming sprinter Rule The River in the Challenge Stakes. Read more »
Dunn four-handed going to Grafton
Sydney
Friday 4 March 2016, 12:47pm
Trainer Matt Dunn will send four horses to the Grafton heat of the Country Championship headed by the up-and-coming Quatronic. Read more »
Big Tree has big assignment at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 4 March 2016, 12:13pm
A race at Doomben will determine whether talented three-year-old Big Tree heads to Hong Kong or stays in Australia for Group races. Read more »
Prime Dispatch Edition 104
Friday 4 March 2016, 11:21am
This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill. Read more »
Tarzino Guineas draw far from ideal: Price
Melbourne
Friday 4 March 2016, 11:18am
Tarzino's inside gate in the Australian Guineas might not be the advantage it seems, trainer Mick Price says. Read more »
Xtravagant firms again in Guineas betting
Melbourne
Friday 4 March 2016, 8:49am
Xtravagant is the $3.30 favourite for the Australian Guineas with Tarzino on the second line of betting ahead of Palentino who has the outside barrier. Read more »
John Francome unconvinced by Pendleton
London
Friday 4 March 2016, 6:53am
Former champion jumps jockey John Francome says champion cyclist Victoria Pendleton is an accident waiting to happen on a racecourse. Read more »
Britain moves to replace Levy system
London
Friday 4 March 2016, 6:30am
The British government has propsed a new funding model for racing in which bookmakers would have to pay fees for profits on offshore online betting. Read more »
Waugh runners dominate C'ship qualifier
Sydney
Thursday 3 March 2016, 6:17pm
Stablemates Supreme Effort and His Majesty have earned places in the $400,000 Provincial Championship Final with a one-two finish at Wyong. Read more »
Delay won't worry Guineas fav: Autridge
Melbourne
Thursday 3 March 2016, 5:30pm
Co-trainer Stephen Autridge remains confident Xtravagant can break a 30-year drought for New Zealand three-year-olds in the Australian Guineas. Read more »
Tulsa set to run in G1 Randwick Guineas
Melbourne
Thursday 3 March 2016, 5:01pm
Trainer Mike Moroney says Guineas dual acceptor Tulsa is scheduled to head to Sydney to run at Randwick. Read more »
Time is right Malachi to step up: Hawkes
Sydney
Thursday 3 March 2016, 4:25pm
Our Boy Malachi is poised to break through for his first Group One win after doing everything right since the Expressway Stakes. Read more »
Big Cup races on radar for Like A Carousel
Melbourne
Thursday 3 March 2016, 2:17pm
Ken Keys has Adelaide Cup and Sydney Cup aspirations for stayer Like A Carousel who runs in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington. Read more »
Risque chasing second Guineas success
Melbourne
Thursday 3 March 2016, 1:10pm
Risque, one of four fillies in the Australian Guineas, gets her first shot at an Australian Group One race to go with her NZ 1000 Guineas triumph. Read more »
Chris Waller to make a Guineas Statement
Sydney
Thursday 3 March 2016, 12:31pm
Press Statement is the short-priced favourite to give trainer Chris Waller his first Randwick Guineas and avenge the defeat of Triple Honour. Read more »
Facts on the Randwick Guineas
Thursday 3 March 2016, 12:17pm
A look at the history of the Randwick Guineas Read more »
Nolan hopes Money Talk will be a smash hit
Brisbane
Thursday 3 March 2016, 11:57am
Doomben starter Money Talk is the latest in a string of horses trainer Paul Nolan names after famous rock songs. Read more »
Lumosty kicks off on path to G1 sprints
Melbourne
Thursday 3 March 2016, 11:40am
Lumosty is a proven fresh performer and is favourite to kick off her autumn campaign on a winning note in a Listed sprint at Flemington. Read more »
Aust Guineas favourite lands in Melbourne
Melbourne
Thursday 3 March 2016, 11:36am
After one cancelled flight and a further delay, New Zealand's Xtravagant is in Melbourne for his Australian Guineas bid. Read more »
Perplexity starts run towards winter Cups
Brisbane
Thursday 3 March 2016, 11:33am
Trainer Chris Munce is setting Perplexity for the Brisbane Cup as the stayer prepares to resume racing at Doomben. Read more »
Competition to name best Slipper winner
Sydney
Thursday 3 March 2016, 10:50am
The public will be able to match their choice with an expert panel to decide the best Golden Slipper winner as part of 60th anniversary celebrations. Read more »
Hiccups with shortened Qld meeting
Brisbane
Thursday 3 March 2016, 10:03am
Officials have been tested at the first Queensland meeting conducted with half-hour breaks between races. Read more »
Pendleton wins first jumps race
London
Thursday 3 March 2016, 7:27am
Dual Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton has won her first jumps race to set up an appearance at the Cheltenham Festival. Read more »
Sofia Rosa to be aimed at Oaks success
Sydney
Thursday 3 March 2016, 7:08am
New Zealand filly Sofia Rosa is on target for Oaks success at home and in Australia, comfirming her class with a Group Three win at Hastings. Read more »
Flintshire to race in the United States
London
Thursday 3 March 2016, 6:44am
Dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Flintshire has left France for the United States to be trained for the Breeders' Cup by Chad Brown. Read more »
Wolfgram edges closer to metro milestone
Sydney
Wednesday 2 March 2016, 6:12pm
Apprentice Travis Wolfgram is making the most of a second chance in Sydney, riding bush sprinter Eminent Duke to win at Warwick Farm. Read more »
He's Our Rokki still learning his craft
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 March 2016, 6:06pm
He's Our Rokki is still some time away from reaching his full potential but has shown a glimpse of his talent with a strong midweek Sandown win. Read more »
Oradonna continues family tradition
Caloundra
Wednesday 2 March 2016, 5:32pm
The Lindsay Gough-trained Oradonna has kept up a family tradition with her first metropolitan win at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Rock And Swing creates first-up impression
Sydney
Wednesday 2 March 2016, 5:01pm
James Cummings' team of two-year-olds is coming good at the right time with Rock And Swing giving the trainer another juvenile winner at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Sword Of Light to bounce back
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 March 2016, 4:48pm
Damian Lane has been encourged by Sword Of Light's trackwork as the stakes-winning filly prepares for a Listed race assignment at Flemington. Read more »