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Bowman wins at first ride back from Japan

Saturday 16 January 2016, 3:10pm

Reigning Sydney premier jockey Hugh Bowman has met with immediate success at his first ride back since finishing a contract in Japan.  Read more »

Pattern shapes up in metropolitan victory

Saturday 16 January 2016, 3:07pm

Pattern has made a winning transition from country racing to stay unbeaten with his win over Niccoco at Flemington.  Read more »

Tessera adds to Godolphin 2YO win spree

Saturday 16 January 2016, 2:29pm

Godolphin has produced another two-year-old winner with Tessera leading all the way on debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Ongoing Venture revels in wet at Caloundra

Saturday 16 January 2016, 2:02pm

Veteran stayer Ongoing Venture has confirmed his liking for give in the ground to beat Volkhere at Caloundra.  Read more »

McEvoy trains Flemington juvenile quinella

Saturday 16 January 2016, 1:44pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained Lessyd has defeated stablemate Hey Doc in a close finish at Flemington.  Read more »

Xtravagant plans to become clearer

Friday 15 January 2016, 5:19pm

New Zealand star Xtravagant will put his credentials for Australian racing on the line in the Levin Classic.  Read more »

Hellbent to show his class in Dash

Friday 15 January 2016, 5:06pm

Hellbent is favourite to go one better in the Inglis Dash at Flemington than when narrowly beaten in another sales-restricted sprint in Sydney.  Read more »

Munce endorsement a clue to Gojo's hopes

Friday 15 January 2016, 3:55pm

Queensland sprinter Gojo Mimi will make his Sydney debut at Randwick in a return clash against Diamond Oasis.  Read more »

Trainer finds country Cups in Treasure Map

Friday 15 January 2016, 3:43pm

After a run at Flemington it will be back to the bush for Treasure Map as he chases more country Cups.  Read more »

Miss Ballantine an early 2YO for Waller

Friday 15 January 2016, 3:27pm

Miss Ballantine is one of the first juvenile runners for the season for Chris Waller with the stable step up its numbers in coming weeks.  Read more »

Groove carrying Baster's Flemington hopes

Friday 15 January 2016, 2:31pm

Stephen Baster believes General Groove's last start run in the Christmas Stakes was good enough to give him a chance in the Chester Manifold Stakes.  Read more »

Damian Browne at home on Sunshine Coast

Friday 15 January 2016, 1:25pm

Damian Browne can build on an already impressive strike rate at the Sunshine Coast where he has five leading chances.  Read more »

Ross pair need to overcome wide draws

Friday 15 January 2016, 11:53am

Trainer Les Ross is hoping for a little luck with his two runners in the Sunshine Coast Classic both drawn wide.  Read more »

Blue Diamond Stakes to be run for $1.5m

Friday 15 January 2016, 7:30am

Racing Victoria has won a prize money fight with the Melbourne Racing Club, insisting the Blue Diamond Stakes will be run for $1.5 million.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman returns at Randwick

Friday 15 January 2016, 6:57am

Hugh Bowman will return to Sydney racing for the first tiime since October with six rides at Randwick.  Read more »

Duric, Mourinho to defend Aus Stakes title

Friday 15 January 2016, 6:35am

Vlad Duric is returning to Singapore but the Melbourne jockey has the chance to claim back-to-back Australia Stakes win with Mourinho before leaving.  Read more »

Bitburg primed for Hellbent clash: Dale

Thursday 14 January 2016, 5:41pm

Bitburg will make the trip to Flemington to run in the $250,000 Inglis Dash where the Canberra three-year-old will take on Hellbent and Gold Symphony.  Read more »

Gosford Cup absentees press on for Waller

Thursday 14 January 2016, 4:19pm

Trainer Chris Waller is expecting big performances from Loophole and Dance Of Heroes with the pair to run over 2000m at Randwick.  Read more »

Punters warm to McEvoy 2YOs at Flemington

Thursday 14 January 2016, 3:55pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained stablemates Hey Doc and Lessyd have attracted early support to win at Flemington.  Read more »

Milestone a big incentive for Harry Coffey

Thursday 14 January 2016, 3:14pm

Harry Coffey needs five city wins to outride his claim and is hoping to edge closer to the milestone at Flemington on Chester Manifold Stakes day.  Read more »

GetRacing.com.au Partners re-stock after a successful sale

Thursday 14 January 2016, 3:08pm

GetRacing.com.au partnered syndicators have made a start in re-filling their 2yo spaces at this years sale on the Gold Coast.   Read more »

Kareeming sets off on Mornington Cup bid

Thursday 14 January 2016, 3:01pm

Pat Carey is aiming Kareeming at the Mornington Cup as the stayer resumes in the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Kings Of Leon can hit right note for Smith

Thursday 14 January 2016, 2:54pm

Trainer Matthew Smith is looking forward to two-year-old Kings Of Leon making his debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Monton a guiding light for Quinton protege

Thursday 14 January 2016, 2:47pm

Ron Quinton's apprentices have always enjoyed an affinity with Monton, the veteran galloper who is out to add to edge closer to a milestone at Randwick.  Read more »

The Championships The Major Aim For Chautauqua

Thursday 14 January 2016, 2:24pm

Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes has revealed that the 2016 T.J. Smith Stakes is set to be the major Autumn Racing Carnival goal for Chautauqua.  Read more »

Dream Choice embarks on Qld career

Thursday 14 January 2016, 12:22pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote believes former Sydney sprinter Dream Choice can make an impact in Queensland where he is more suited by the weight scale.  Read more »

Love Spy to prove debut win was no fluke

Thursday 14 January 2016, 12:09pm

Toowoomba debut winner Love Spy lines up against a classy field in the $125,000 Sunshine Coast Classic.  Read more »

Gold Symphony Resumes in Dash

Thursday 14 January 2016, 9:25am

Field of 15 for inaugural Inglis Dash  Read more »

Matt Cameron charged over Mime ride

Thursday 14 January 2016, 7:48am

Matt Cameron , the regulas rider of New Zealand stars Xtravagnt and Hasselhoof, is facing a serious charge over his handling a horse at Ellerslie.  Read more »

209 still in contention for Blue Diamond

Thursday 14 January 2016, 7:25am

Lindsay Park has 23 of the 209 two-year-olds still in contention for the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Derby hopeful highlights Waller 3YO double

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 6:10pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has had two three-year-old winners at Canterbury, including a potential Queensland Derby contender.  Read more »

Cash exchange costly for jockey and owner

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 5:34pm

A jockey and a winning owner have each been fined $200 following a premature handshake during a Victorian race meeting.  Read more »

HK reject impressive in Ipswich victory

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 5:22pm

Hong Kong didn't work out for Delightful Feeling, but the Matt Dunn-trained galloper was right at home in winning at Ipswich.  Read more »

Price hits the highway for Randwick again

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 4:54pm

Robert Price believes country trainers are disadvantaged on their home tracks and has embraced the Highway Handicaps.  Read more »

Tarrant banned for six months over swab

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 4:49pm

Leading Brisbane apprentice Luke Tarrant has been handed a six-month ban from racing after testing positive to a cocaine derivative.  Read more »

Country trainers face positive swab charge

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 4:37pm

Terry and Karina O'Sullivan face a further charge before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board as their cobalt investigation continues.  Read more »

Brad Rawiller lands a hot Sandown double

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 4:31pm

Brad Rawiller has notched a winning double at Sandown on a day when the race meeting was brought forward because of heatwave conditions.  Read more »

Better wins still to come for Zuprising

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 3:47pm

Promising sprinter Zuprising will head to Saturday company after winning his second consecutive race at Sandown.  Read more »

Shinn booked for Karaka Million meeting

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 2:58pm

Blake Shinn has picked up the Karaka Million ride on Caorunn, a promising two-year-old trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young.  Read more »

Galaxy Raider impresses in debut city win

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 2:56pm

Galaxy Raider has made a winning debut at Sandown with trainer Greg Eurell looking to autumn races for the three-year-old.  Read more »

Gold Symphony back for early autumn return

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 2:03pm

Three-year-old Gold Symphony is gearing up for the rich autumn races with a lead-up run in the Inglis Dash at Flemington.  Read more »

Too Good To Refuse ready to resume racing

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 11:28am

Too Good To Refuse embarks on a Randwick Guineas and Stradbroke Handicap campaign when he resumes at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Matt Cameron to ride Hasselhoof in Sydney

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 7:51am

New Zealand jockey Matt Cameron will maintain his association with Hasselhoof when the unbeaten four-year-old races in Sydney.  Read more »

Suavito building towards Group One return

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 7:29am

The Nigel Blackiston-trained Group One winner Suavito is nearing a race return having missed the spring with a minor injury.  Read more »

Jolly trio to remain in South Australia

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 6:31pm

Richard Jolly has decided to keep Enduro, Kushadasi and Hearts Ablaze in South Australia rather than head to Flemington.  Read more »

Sprint star Temple Of Boom runs last race

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 5:19pm

The 2012 Galaxy winner Temple Of Boom has been retired after finishing unplaced in the Magic Millions Sprint.  Read more »

Blackiston weighs up Ferro Nero options

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 5:09pm

Trainer Nigel Blackiston is considering interstate staying races for promising stayer Ferro Nero.  Read more »

Michelle Payne confirmed for New Zealand

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 5:03pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has secured rides in Wellington and Auckland before attending the Karaka sales later this month.  Read more »

Northam plays waiting game with Big Money

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 5:00pm

Trainer Rodney Northam will see what the weather brings before deciding on the best first-up option for sharp sprinter Big Money.  Read more »

Hyland opts for gear change with Arianne

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 2:56pm

Trainer Pat Hyland has two runners set to compete at the Sandown midweek meeting which will start earlier than usual because of predicted hot weather.  Read more »

Pride plans busy Wine 'N' Dine schedule

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 12:20pm

Wine 'N' Dine isn't the best horse in Joe Pride's team, but he could make a name for himself before the week is finished.  Read more »

Early start for Sandown midweek meeting

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 11:29am

Forecast hot weather has prompted Racing Victoria to amend starting times for the Sandown midweek meeting.  Read more »

Slipper winner Vancouver heads to Ireland

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 9:35am

Coolmore will send Golden Slipper winner Vancouver to trainer Aidan O'Brien in Ireland to be prepared for northern hemisphere racing.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 98

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 8:57am

This week's edition of the Prime Dispatch- including Husson Eagle's $1,000,000 win!   Read more »

Pride Of Dubai wins Randwick barrier trial

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 6:47am

Top three-year-old Pride Of Dubai is on target to make an impact during the autumn after winning a Randwick barrier trial.  Read more »

15 nominations for Chester Manifold Stakes

Tuesday 12 January 2016, 6:35am

The Listed Chester Manifold Stakes has attracted 15 nominations including Sydney visitor Dances On Stars.  Read more »

Rebel Dane back on track for trial

Monday 11 January 2016, 5:42pm

Rebel Dane will run in a barrier trial at Randwick with the Warwick Farm session called off because of the lack of a transport ambulance.  Read more »

Rocky Boomboa punches on to Inglis Dash

Monday 11 January 2016, 5:16pm

Henry Dwyer has last-start Moonee Valley winner Rocky Boomboa heading to the $250,000 Inglis Dash and also hopes stablemate Tokyo Tycoon makes the field.  Read more »

Corstens pair heading to Chester Manifold

Monday 11 January 2016, 5:09pm

The Leon and Troy Corstens stable is set to have two chances in the Chester Manifold Stakes with General Groove and Tried And Tired.  Read more »

Hasselhoof to race in Sydney

Monday 11 January 2016, 4:52pm

Unbeaten New Zealander Hasselhoof will have his next start in Sydney with trainer Donna Logan keen to test him away from home.  Read more »

Diamond Oasis in, Trois Choix out

Monday 11 January 2016, 4:22pm

Speedster Diamond Oasis will take his place in the Summer Sprint at Randwick but his Joe Pride-trained stablemate Trois Choix will miss the meeting.  Read more »

Sydney in the plans for Gailo Chop

Monday 11 January 2016, 1:28pm

Mackinnon Stakes winner Gailo Chop is likely to return to Australia to compete in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes during the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

ATC apologises over ambulance bungle

Monday 11 January 2016, 1:11pm

RNSW stewards have called off a barrier trial session at Warwick Farm because of the lack of a transport ambulance.  Read more »

Capitalist firms even further for Slipper

Monday 11 January 2016, 7:11am

Capitalist's grip on the Golden Slipper has tightened with the colt now at $3.50 to win the world's richest race for two-year-olds at Rosehill.  Read more »

Another Briish jockey wins in Victoria

Sunday 10 January 2016, 6:22pm

Visiting English apprentice Kevin Stott has claimed his first win in Australia aboard the Darren Weir-trained High Hostess at Warrnambool.  Read more »

California Chrome makes winning return

Sunday 10 January 2016, 5:51pm

California Chrome has won his comeback in a Group Two race at Santa Anita after an absence of nine months.  Read more »

Steel Zip to continue summer campaign

Sunday 10 January 2016, 5:29pm

Pat Duff is keen to get Steel Zip into the millionaire's club and the trainer will send him next to a race at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Distance test for Dances On Stars

Sunday 10 January 2016, 5:13pm

Dances On Stars will be given a distance test in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Sunshine Coast to attract strong 2yo field

Sunday 10 January 2016, 3:42pm

A $160,000 race for two-year-olds at the Sunshine Coast looms as a consolation for horses that failed to make it to the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Balfour eyeing G1 sprint with Cashed

Sunday 10 January 2016, 3:09pm

Adelaide trainer Ryan Balfour is eyeing off a Group One sprint in Melbourne, hoping to get Cashed to the Oakleigh Plagte.  Read more »

Boban preparing for first G1 of the year

Sunday 10 January 2016, 2:20pm

Multiple Group One winner Boban is being prepared for a Melbourne campaign encompassing the C F Orr and Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

British champions make an impression

Sunday 10 January 2016, 1:58pm

British champions Silvestre de Sousa and Tom Marquand have shown their talents with wins in different parts of the world.  Read more »

Apprentices dominate at Canterbury meeting

Saturday 9 January 2016, 6:39pm

James Innes jnr has led the apprentices' charge at Canterbury with a winning treble with Sam Clipperton the lone senior jockey to win a race.  Read more »

Damian Lane suspended for Classic ride

Saturday 9 January 2016, 6:28pm

Damian Lane has been banned for his Magic Millions Classic ride on unplaced Victrorian youngster Highland Beat  Read more »

Savoureux win the right call for Morrow

Saturday 9 January 2016, 6:21pm

The Kris Lees-trained Savoureux has given former race caller David Morrow a thrill with her win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Apprentice lands first metropolitan winner

Saturday 9 January 2016, 6:18pm

Ben Thompson has landed his first city winner, guiding Sadaqua to victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Payne family triumphs at Magic Millions

Saturday 9 January 2016, 6:11pm

Husson Eagle has given Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne her first Magic Millions carnival win.  Read more »

Sadler victory soured by 16-meeting ban

Saturday 9 January 2016, 6:05pm

Tom Sadler has guided Golden Spin to victory at Caulfield but the apprentice has copped a 16-meeting ban for careless ridinge race.  Read more »

Capitalist wins Magic Millions 2YO Classic

Saturday 9 January 2016, 6:00pm

Capitalist has kept an unbeaten record after beating Nikitas and Candika in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.  Read more »

Guineas win seals dream Millions for Weir

Saturday 9 January 2016, 5:20pm

Champion trainer Darren Weir has completed a Magic Millions double after Mahuta's win in the Guineas at the Gold Coast  Read more »

Brisbane carnival calling for Jacqui's Joy

Saturday 9 January 2016, 4:38pm

A spell and a trip to Brisbane for the winter is on the agenda for Jacqui's Joy after her latest Caulfield win.  Read more »

Caulfield win for visiting UK apprentice

Saturday 9 January 2016, 4:34pm

English apprentice Tom Marquand has guided Tashbeeh to victory at Caulfield at his first Australian ride.  Read more »

Weir adds Millions win to stellar season

Saturday 9 January 2016, 4:26pm

Darren Weir has continued his remarkable season of training with Lucky Hussler winning the Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Tinto goes back-to-back in Trophy

Saturday 9 January 2016, 4:21pm

Bonny mare Tinto will be aimed at Group One races during the Sydney autumn carnival after her narrow win in the Magic Millions Trophy.  Read more »

I Am Zelady maintains Pride strike rate

Saturday 9 January 2016, 3:59pm

Trainer Joe Pride's big week has continued with I Am Zelady winning the $1 million race for fillies and mares at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Buffering passes $6 million barrier

Saturday 9 January 2016, 3:21pm

Buffering will strut the international stage after scoring an easy win in the Magic Millions Plate at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Jess Taylor celebrates Canterbury 2YO win

Saturday 9 January 2016, 2:21pm

Jess Taylor has celebrated a Canterbury win on the David Payne-trained French Fern on her final Saturday as a claiming rider.  Read more »

The Seductress races into Diamond picture

Saturday 9 January 2016, 2:07pm

Two-year-old The Seductress is likely to progress to the Blue Diamond Preview for fillies after racing to a city victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Wolf Cry win worth the wait for Snowden

Saturday 9 January 2016, 1:55pm

Sydney three-year-old Wolf Cry has put aside an incident in the starting stalls to win the $250,000 Magic Millions Maiden at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Luke Tarrant to face drug charge

Saturday 9 January 2016, 12:11pm

Star Queensland apprentice Luke Tarrant will face an inquiry into a positive drug test with confirmation the B sample contained a banned substance.  Read more »

Veteran gives Clenton first stakes victory

Friday 8 January 2016, 6:48pm

Howmuchdoyouloveme has overcome a wide run to win the Takeover Target Stakes, giving apprentice jockey Samantha Clenton her most important success.  Read more »

Vancouver's brother sells for $1.5 million

Friday 8 January 2016, 6:37pm

Coolmore Stud has paid $1.5 million for a brother to Golden Slipper winner Vancouver at the Magic Milliions sale on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Emergencies make it to Millions

Friday 8 January 2016, 6:14pm

Three scratchings from the Magic Millions Classic have paved the way for three reserves to start but Capitalist remains the only horse punters want.  Read more »

Ben Thompson chasing first city victory

Friday 8 January 2016, 5:04pm

Apprentice Ben Thompson will be striving for his first city win when he competes at Caulfield for the first time.  Read more »

River's Lane heading on Adelaide Cup path

Friday 8 January 2016, 4:13pm

A race at Caulfield has been selected as a stepping stone on an Adelaide Cup path for River's Lane.  Read more »

Bass Strait in belated Melbourne arrival

Friday 8 January 2016, 2:58pm

Transport problems have caused a delay in Bass Strait making his way from Perth to contest a race at Caulfield.  Read more »

Taylor prepares for life as a senior rider

Friday 8 January 2016, 2:56pm

Apprentice riders will be out in force at Canterbury, but none will be as motivated as Jess Taylor who has a full book of mounts.  Read more »

Another cobalt positive in Victoria

Friday 8 January 2016, 2:28pm

The Terry and Karina O'Sullivan-trained Darragh has returned a cobalt reading well above the allowed threshold in a urine sample before a race at Ballarat.  Read more »

The Seductress aims for Caulfield success

Friday 8 January 2016, 2:04pm

The Seductress will be out to book a shot at the Blue Diamond Preview for fillies when she chases a city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

I'm Belucci fresh for Guineas assignment

Friday 8 January 2016, 12:52pm

Group One placegetter I'm Belucci is primed to upset the favourites in the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »