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Weatherly shooting for Blue Diamond start

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 3:31pm

Paul Messara is expecting improvement from Weatherly when the colt lines up in the Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield.  Read more »

Black Diamond Girl ready for Sandown test

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 2:27pm

Black Diamond Girl scored a convincing win on debut at Kilmore and trainer Luke Oliver is looking forward to seeing what she can do at Sandown.  Read more »

Vandyke out to leave impression on Sydney

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 1:53pm

David Vandyke is calling time on his training career in Sydney, but there is enough horsepower in his Warwick Farm stable to go out in a blaze of glory.  Read more »

Luke Nolen nearing return to race riding

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 1:39pm

Melbourne premiership-winning jockey Luke Nolen is nearing a return to race riding after seven months out.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 102

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 12:08pm

This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill.   Read more »

Gust Of Wind starts Sydney Cup campaign

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 11:17am

Gust Of Wind has shown she is ready to resume racing with a tidy piece of work, but John Sargent says Winx will have her measure in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

Williams appeal dismissed before RAD Board

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 10:59am

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has dismissed an appeal by jockey Craig Williams and he will miss the CF Orr Stakes meeting at Caulfield.  Read more »

Classic Yearling Sale Obliterates Records

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 8:59am

An unbelievable atmosphere during the three days of trading at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale has seen every record re-written.   Read more »

Terravista on target for Lightning

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 7:32am

Group One winning-sprinter Terravista has shown his fitness for the Lightning Stakes with a barrier trial win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Barrier blanket for Romance in Orr return

Tuesday 9 February 2016, 7:17am

Rising Romance is set to commence an Australian Cup campaign in the Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Trainer, jockey charged over HK sale

Monday 8 February 2016, 7:58pm

Trainer Brent Stanley and jockey Glyn Schofield have been charged over the sale of a horse to Hong Kong.   Read more »

Camilleri on stand at Sam Kavanagh appeal

Monday 8 February 2016, 6:25pm

John Camilleri admits he failed to handle the pressure of being in the public eye during the ongoing cobalt saga, providing updated evidence.  Read more »

Pires rides Up Cups to Hobart Cup victory

Monday 8 February 2016, 5:36pm

Up Cups will chase the Launceston Cup after adding the Hobart Cup to his Brighton Cup and Summer Cups victories.  Read more »

Smerdon to wait on Politeness run

Monday 8 February 2016, 4:38pm

Politeness was given an easy Cranbourne trial with the view to a possible first-up run in the Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Solicit to run against Winx in Apollo

Monday 8 February 2016, 3:58pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan will keep Solicit in Sydney to race against Winx rather than take the mare to Melbourne for the Group One Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Duric to partner Mourinho in Orr Stakes

Monday 8 February 2016, 2:58pm

Mourinho has teamed well with jockey Vlad Duric and they will partner up again in the Group One C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Scissor Kick nearing return from break

Monday 8 February 2016, 12:32pm

Scissor Kick is gearing up for a to racing in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield, taking a step closer with a Cranbourne trial placing.  Read more »

Pride Of Dubai retired with injury

Monday 8 February 2016, 12:12pm

Injury has forced the retirement of valuable colt Pride Of Dubai who disappointed in his comeback in the Eskimo Prince Stakes.  Read more »

No better firm than Redoute's Choice & Sons

Monday 8 February 2016, 8:35am

For the Arrowfield firm of Redoute's Choice & Sons it's going to be hard to beat the couple of hours on Saturday afternoon, 6 February, when Not A Single Doubt, Snitzel & Beneteau each added a Group 3 victory to their already outstanding stud records.   Read more »

Bennett aiming four at Championship heat

Monday 8 February 2016, 7:13am

Trainer Greg Bennett will have four horses in the Scone heat of the Country Championships after wins by All Summer Long and Clearly Innocent.  Read more »

Four Japanese horses for Championships

Monday 8 February 2016, 6:44am

The Japanese will be returning for The Championships with four horses among the 1290 entries for the two days of elite racing at Randwick.  Read more »

Damien Oliver picks up Hobart Cup ride

Sunday 7 February 2016, 7:33pm

Damien Oliver has picked up the ride on leading Hobart Cup contender Quick Strike replacing Craig Williams.  Read more »

Winx primed for Apollo Stakes return

Sunday 7 February 2016, 5:50pm

Trainer Chris Waller is leaving no stone unturned as Cox Plate winner Winx prepares for her much-anticipated return.  Read more »

Forster three-year-olds on Sydney path

Sunday 7 February 2016, 5:13pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster is gearing up for the Sydney autumn carnival with three-year-olds Too Good To Refuse and I'm Belucci.  Read more »

Concealer ready for Blue Diamond Prelude

Sunday 7 February 2016, 4:33pm

Concealer will take a step closer to the Blue Diamond Stakes when she resumes in the fillies Prelude at Caulfield.  Read more »

Weir to have three runners in Orr Stakes

Sunday 7 February 2016, 4:22pm

Group One-winning stablemates Lucky Hussler, Trust In A Gust and Stratum Star will all take aim in what's expected to be a star-studded C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Sarah Eilbeck an apprentice to watch

Sunday 7 February 2016, 3:24pm

Just days after gaining her metropolitan licence, Queensland apprentice Ssarah Eilbeck has celebrated a win at Doomben.  Read more »

Waller stable stars ready to step out

Sunday 7 February 2016, 3:21pm

Several Chris Waller-trained Group One winners will begin their autumn preparations in Sydney and Melbourne.  Read more »

Williams to appeal suspension severity

Sunday 7 February 2016, 2:22pm

Craig Williams will need at least one meeting shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal if he is to ride on C F Orr Stakes day.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky set to trial at Cranbourne

Sunday 7 February 2016, 10:06am

A Cranbourne barrier trial will help determine the return date for Lord Of The Sky who is on the comeback trail after a tendon injury.  Read more »

Carlingford Lough defends Gold Cup

Sunday 7 February 2016, 9:27am

Carlingford Lough has defended his Irish Gold Cup crown in a dramatic finish with his main rival unseating Ruby Walsh at the last fence.  Read more »

Craig Williams set to miss Orr Stakes day

Saturday 6 February 2016, 7:04pm

Craig Williams has been suspended for eight meetings for careless riding at Caulfield, ruling him out of CF Orr Stakes meeting.  Read more »

Hasselhoof down but not out in Sydney trip

Saturday 6 February 2016, 6:16pm

Two high-profile runners at Randwick have left their connections scratching their heads over their performances.  Read more »

Jason Warren considers options for Puritan

Saturday 6 February 2016, 6:12pm

Puritan has returned to racing as an impressive winner at Caulfield, creating options for trainer Jason Warren.  Read more »

Heathcote's old marvel Jopa revels in mud

Saturday 6 February 2016, 6:09pm

Robert Heathcote says age is no barrier to Jopa winning more races after the eight-year-old beat Timeless Prince at Doomben.  Read more »

Shakespearean Lass brings up Carey double

Saturday 6 February 2016, 5:55pm

Siblings Shakespearean Lass and Dan Zephyr have brought up a winning double for trainer Pat Carey at Caulfield.  Read more »

Spill the Beans exposes Group 3 opposition

Saturday 6 February 2016, 5:28pm

Spill The Beans has won his first stakes race, leaving Pride Of Dubai in his wake in the Eskino Prince Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Valliano impresses with Inglis Premier win

Saturday 6 February 2016, 4:44pm

Valliano is Blue Diamond Stakes bound after an impressive first-up victory in the Inglis Premier at Caulfield.  Read more »

Twist Tops turns in winning performance

Saturday 6 February 2016, 4:33pm

The Kris Lees-trained Twist Tops has shown the benefit of experience to take out the $250,000 Inglis Classic at Randwick.  Read more »

Extreme Choice firms as Diamond favourite

Saturday 6 February 2016, 4:27pm

The Mick Price-trained Extreme Choice has scored a dominant first-up win in the Chairman's Stakes and has firmed as favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Amicus gives Chris Waller third Breeders'

Saturday 6 February 2016, 3:24pm

Amicus has won the Group Two Breeders' Classic to give trainer Chris Waller his third successive win in the fillies and mares race.  Read more »

Darren Weir waits on latest Signoff tests

Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:49pm

Darren Weir will wait on test results taken from Signoff after a searching race day gallop before deciding his next move with the classy stayer.  Read more »

All Summer Long to extend his season

Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:29pm

Victory in the Highway Handicap at Randwick should be enough for All Summer Long to qualify for a heat of the Country Championships.  Read more »

Jumps session sparks Golden Mane into form

Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:24pm

Golden Mane shows potential as a jumper but will be kept to flat racing after returning to form with victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Doomben win puts Taylor in metro spotlight

Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:21pm

Jason Taylor is hoping his Doomben win on Gracefully Chic can pave the way for more city opportunities.  Read more »

Cox Plate winner Winx in Randwick day out

Saturday 6 February 2016, 2:11pm

Cox Plate winner Winx has worked between races at Randwick ahead of her scheduled return in the Group Two Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

Montaigne, Alpha Beat carry Cummings flag

Friday 5 February 2016, 4:39pm

Promising three-year-old Montaigne has met with solid support at Randwick, appropriately in a race that pays tribute to former rails bookmaker Colin Tidy.  Read more »

Tuff Host on target for more success

Friday 5 February 2016, 4:28pm

The Brett Scott-trained Tuff Host has won two of his three starts this campaign and is favourite to add another when he steps up to 2000m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Big challenge for 3YO in Caulfield return

Friday 5 February 2016, 3:55pm

Well Sprung will tackle the older sprinters in his return run in the W.J. Adams Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

NZer Hasselhoof backed to maintain record

Friday 5 February 2016, 3:35pm

New Zealand star Hasselhoof is the dominant favourite to maintain his perfect winning record when he has his first Australian start.  Read more »

Everything fine with juvenile debutant

Friday 5 February 2016, 3:30pm

Trainer Robert Hethcote is looking to Damn Fine to live up to his name when he makes his debut at Doomben.  Read more »

Godolphin 3YOs resume in G3 Eskimo Prince

Friday 5 February 2016, 3:23pm

The ATC Australian Derby is at the forefront of autumn plans for one of Godolphin's two runners in the Eskimo Prince at Randwick.  Read more »

Diamond picture takes shape for top stable

Friday 5 February 2016, 2:57pm

Lindsay Park trainer Tom Dabernig says he will learn more about the stable's Blue Diamond contenders after racing at Moonee Valley, Caulfield and Randwick.  Read more »

Winx to gallop between races at Randwick

Friday 5 February 2016, 2:06pm

Cox Plate winner Winx will have a day at the races with a solo gallop at Randwick ahead of her return to competition.  Read more »

More mature Tulsa to step out at Caulfield

Friday 5 February 2016, 2:06pm

Trainer Mike Moroney is hoping a more mature Tulsa can make his mark this campaign which begins in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Kah to ride Happy Trails in G1 Orr Stakes

Friday 5 February 2016, 2:01pm

Happy Trails has continued his preparations towards a C F Orr Stakes return with a barrier trial in Adelaide.  Read more »

Apprentice to ride Steel Zip at Doomben

Friday 5 February 2016, 12:15pm

Sairyn Fawke will be just the third apprentice to ride veteran Steel Zip who lines up for his 70th start at Doomben.  Read more »

Pride Of Dubai favouritism under attack

Friday 5 February 2016, 6:56am

Comeback colt Pride Of Dubai is a drifting favourite to win the Eskimo Prince Stakes after solid support for the Chris Waller-trained Counterattack.  Read more »

Ireland to introduce tough bans for doping

Friday 5 February 2016, 6:56am

Irish authorities have recommended lifetime bans for horses found to have been given prohibited substances including anabolic steroids.  Read more »

Golden Spin heavily backed in Manfred Stks

Friday 5 February 2016, 6:22am

Golden Spin is aiming for his fifth straight win when he steps up to black type company for the first time at Caulfield.  Read more »

'Jigger' discovery prompts stipes' inquiry

Thursday 4 February 2016, 5:38pm

Racing Victoria stewards are investigating the discovery of an electrical device on a training track at Geelong.  Read more »

Breeders' Classic figures in timely move

Thursday 4 February 2016, 5:04pm

The starting time of a feature event at Randwick has been brought forward to avoid a direct clash with a race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Stablemates chase two-state Inglis success

Thursday 4 February 2016, 5:02pm

Trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon accepts that Watch My Shadow will be better suited over more ground, but is happy to give the colt his chance at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tests to decide Signoff Caulfield start

Thursday 4 February 2016, 3:35pm

Results of a blood test will determine if Signoff runs at Caulfield as part of his build-up to the Adelaide Cup.  Read more »

Guineas hope Palentino returns in Manfred

Thursday 4 February 2016, 3:22pm

Brad Rawiller will ride lightly raced Palentino in a race for the first time when the colt begins his Australian Guineas campaign in the Manfred Stakes.  Read more »

Zoutenant out to continue family tradition

Thursday 4 February 2016, 3:02pm

Gai Waterhouse's new recruit Zoutenant will be trying to follow in his dam's hoofsteps in winning the Eskimo Prince Stakes.  Read more »

Sheiswhatsheis after overdue Brisbane win

Thursday 4 February 2016, 12:28pm

The Tony Gollan-trained Sheiswhatsheis will be out to boost her chances of figuring in the Queensland winter carnival when she races at Doomben  Read more »

RV stewards investigating horse sale to HK

Thursday 4 February 2016, 12:17pm

The sale of a horse which now races in Hong Kong is being investigated by Racing Victoria stewards.  Read more »

Gough on weather watch with Right Or Wrong

Thursday 4 February 2016, 12:05pm

Right Or Wrong will be given his chance at back-to-back Doomben wins in the space of a week, providing it's not too hot.  Read more »

Record prize money for Hawkesbury meeting

Thursday 4 February 2016, 9:20am

The Hawkesbury Gold Cup meeting will offer a record $1.165 million with the Cup and the Guineas each worth $200,000.  Read more »

High numbers for Grand National

Thursday 4 February 2016, 9:18am

Five of the first six horses home in the last Grand National are among the 126 entries for the world's most famous steeplechase this year.  Read more »

Williams treble closes premiership gap

Thursday 4 February 2016, 7:36am

Three wins to Craig Williams at Sandown and two wins to Mark Zahra have kept them in touch with premiership leader Dwayne Dunn.  Read more »

Hutchings makes most of Gai call-up

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 6:37pm

James McDonald and Brenton Avdulla have ridden trebles at Canterbury, but it might be apprentice Rory Hutchings who has most to gain out of the meeting.   Read more »

Hong Kong calling for unbeaten Popovich

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 6:06pm

Exciting three-year-old Popovich led throughout to record his second straight Sandown win and is now likely to head to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Stewards to probe Mr Steal betting

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 5:50pm

Stewards will dissect betting patterns on a Canterbury race before continuing an inquiry into the performance of Mr Steal.   Read more »

Extreme Choice odds-on for G3 Chairman's

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 5:45pm

Extreme Choice is a clear-cut favourite to win the Group Three Chairman's Stakes which has attracted nine acceptors.  Read more »

The Umbrella Man impresses at Ipswich

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 5:17pm

Racing in the same colours as champion Qld sprinter Chief De Beers, The Umbrella Man has claimed an impressive maiden win at Ipswich.  Read more »

Charlevoix a SA Derby hope after debut win

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 4:39pm

Trainer Mick Kent's renowned patience has paid off with the impressive debut win of Charlevoix at Sandown.  Read more »

Pride Of Dubai favourite for return race

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 4:21pm

Top colt Pride Of Dubai is an early favourite to make a winning return to racing in the Eskimo Prince Stakes.   Read more »

Flemington win a highlight for Marquand

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 3:45pm

Champion British apprentice Tom Marquand has made an impression in a short stint in Victoria with two city wins aboard Tashbeeh.  Read more »

In The Vanguard on Golden Slipper trail

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 3:04pm

In the Vanguard has made a winning start to her career to put herself in the frame for a campaign directed towards the Golden Slipper.   Read more »

Australian Guineas duo in Caulfield return

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 2:17pm

Prince Of Brooklyn and Ready For Victory will kick off their autumn campaigns in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Timeless Prince on quick back-up

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 1:56pm

Gosford gelding Timeless Prince will line up at Doomben just six days after his controversial Sunshine Coast Cup win.  Read more »

71 juveniles remain in Blue Diamond

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 1:05pm

The third declarations for the Blue Diamond have been taken with 71 juveniles still paid up for the $1.5 million race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tuesday racing set to return in Queensland

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 12:26pm

A return to Tuesday throughbred racing in Queensland forms part of the draft proposal for the state for the upcoming season.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 101

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 9:19am

This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch compiled by Joe O'Neill  Read more »

Vinery Stud well represented at the Inglis Classic Sale

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 8:48am

Parades are under way here at the 2016 Classic Yearling Sale which starts at 6pm this Saturday the 6th February. Vinery Stud is well represented throughout the entire sale with nine of their Stallions siring over 50 yearlings out of the 575 catalogued.   Read more »

Dandino still looking for a home at stud

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 7:40am

Classy stayer Dandino has failed to reach his $200,000 reserve in an online auction but his owners are hopeful a private stud deal can be done.  Read more »

Lofty ambitions on the line at Sandown

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 6:55am

A future career in Hong Kong and an Australian Guineas start go on the line for two runners at Sandown.  Read more »

Price hopes to light a Fuse with youngster

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 6:02pm

Mick Price will use on blinkers on Fuse, an unraced two-year-old who makes his debut in the Inglis Premier at Caulfield.  Read more »

Top mare Royal Descent injured, retired

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 5:45pm

The Chris Waller-trained Royal Descent has been retired from racing after suffering a tendon injury.  Read more »

Quick thinking secures McDonald in Classic

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 5:19pm

Sam Pritchard-Gordon moved quickly to secure James McDonald for Soviet Star, one of the chances in the Inglis Classic at Randwick.  Read more »

Guineas-bound Bon Aurum ready for return

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 2:56pm

Bon Aurum will resume in the Manfred Stakes on his way to an Australian Guineas start after having a jump-out at Caulfield.  Read more »

Waller colt Earth follows famous hoofsteps

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 2:08pm

The Chris Waller-trained Earth has a small piece of stable history in his favour as the colt prepares for his first visit to the races.  Read more »

Galaxy Raider out to press Guineas claims

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 1:40pm

The Greg Eurell-trained Galaxy Raider will be out to take another step towards a potential Australian Guineas berth when he runs at Sandown.  Read more »

Harry Coffey suspension reduced on appeal

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 12:25pm

Harry Coffey has has two meetings shaved off a careless-riding suspension, allowinghim to ride at Caulfield.  Read more »

Press Statement unlikely for Eskimo Prince

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 7:44am

Trainer Chris Waller says Caulfield Guineas winner Press Statement is unlikely to take his place in the Eskimo Prince Stakes.  Read more »

Manfred Stakes attracts 20 nominations

Tuesday 2 February 2016, 7:02am

The Group Three Manfred Stakes has attracted 20 nominations including a number of stakes-winning three-year-olds.  Read more »

Schweida to maintain Sydney strike rate

Monday 1 February 2016, 6:16pm

Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida has an impressive record when he brings horses to Sydney with Miss Cover Girl returning for the Breeders' Classic.  Read more »

Hasselhoof to step out in Sydney

Monday 1 February 2016, 6:14pm

New Zealander Hasselhoof is developing a cult following and will be out to keep his unbeaten record intact when he races at Randwick.  Read more »