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Start Wondering a star on the rise
Sydney
Thursday 31 December 2015, 4:05pm
Start Wondering will be out to keep his perfect Australian record intact when he lines up at Rosehill for his third start for Chris Waller. Read more »
Ellerton-Zahra with two juvenile chances
Melbourne
Thursday 31 December 2015, 4:02pm
Stablemates Sword Of Light and Want To Rock are set to contest the first juvenile race of the new year in Melbourne Read more »
Love Days out to remain unbeaten at Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 31 December 2015, 3:06pm
The Clinton McDonald-trained Love Days is the odds-on favourite to make it three wins from as many starts when she lines up at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Bulla Baby to make debut at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 31 December 2015, 2:24pm
Trainer Ron Quinton is excited about the debut of Bulla Baby, a daughter of Bulla Borghese who he trained to win a VRC Oaks. Read more »
Weir to make rare appearance at the Coast
Melbourne
Thursday 31 December 2015, 2:19pm
Mahuta and Lucky Hussler will represent the Darren Weir stable at Australia's richest raceday on the Gold Coast. Read more »
Shotover River well prepared for 2200m
Brisbane
Thursday 31 December 2015, 2:11pm
Shotover River's chance to get into a million dollar race failed but has him fit and ready for his Sunshine Coast assignment. Read more »
Draw not ideal for Lonrockstar: Sadler
Melbourne
Thursday 31 December 2015, 1:43pm
John Sadler has aimed Lonrockstar at the Standish Handicap but is worried about the inside barrier and a lack of speed. Read more »
Canton Road to build on debut win
Brisbane
Thursday 31 December 2015, 1:04pm
Unwanted as a yearling, Canton Road could prove an obstacle to several Magic Millions Classic hopefuld when she runs at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Zatopaz a real Tatts Cup threat
Sydney
Thursday 31 December 2015, 1:04pm
Zabeel gelding Zatopaz will be out to snare another stakes win for his famous sire Zabeel when he runs in the Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Subiaso returns to a trip at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 31 December 2015, 12:53pm
After a series of hoof problems, Subiaso returns to a staying trip at Flemington in the Bagot Handicap. Read more »
Stablemates aiming to qualify for Millions
Brisbane
Thursday 31 December 2015, 12:28pm
Trainer Barry Baldwin is hoping to get siblings Glendara and Shadow lawn into different races on Magic Millions day. Read more »
Champion jumps jockey Tony McCoy knighted
London
Thursday 31 December 2015, 10:57am
Retired champion jockey Tony McCoy has been recognised for his unparalleled achievements with a knighthood. Read more »
Kensington track under fire again
Sydney
Thursday 31 December 2015, 7:57am
The Kensington track at Randwick seems certain to be replaced after again failing to come up to expectations. Read more »
Hall on the board in comeback from injury
Melbourne
Thursday 31 December 2015, 6:24am
Nick Hall has ridden the first winner in his comeback from an injured wrist which sidelined him for much of the year. Read more »
Reckless Russell to be aimed high
Sydney
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 6:05pm
Trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith has outlined Group targets for stakes-placed Reckless Russell who has broken his maiden at Canterbury. Read more »
James Orman racks up more winners
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 5:43pm
Queensland's James Orman continues to tally up winners with a double at Ipswich adding to his record. Read more »
Durendal favourite for Standish Handicap
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 5:37pm
Four-year-old Durendal is the early favourite for the Standish Handicap and will be out to make it two wins this week for members of his family. Read more »
Katelyn Mallyon outrides claim
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 5:28pm
Katelyn Mallyon has joined Michelle Payne as one of only two females to outride their apprentice claims in Melbourne. Read more »
Felix Bay could spring Tatts Cup surprise
Sydney
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 5:21pm
Trainers Jim and Greg Lee will not be surprised if lightweight Felix Bay springs an upset in the Listed Tattersalls Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Desleigh Forster has faith in Assertory
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 4:39pm
Assertory can kick off a big couple of weeks for trainer Desleigh Forster when she runs at Doomben on New Year's Day. Read more »
Charlie Garcon earns shot at Valley race
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 4:20pm
Last start maiden winner Charlie Garcon is set to tackle the Vobis Gold Carat, with trainer Robbie Griffiths saying the prize money is hard to ignore. Read more »
Capitalist to have a race day gallop
Sydney
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 4:07pm
Magic Millions favourite Capitalist will have a race day gallop at Randwick to make up for missing a scheduled barrier trial. Read more »
Zuprising gives trainer first city win
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 3:32pm
Lightly raced Zuprising has given trainer Kylie Vella her first city winner with a strong performance in a maiden at Sandown. Read more »
Young calling the Tunes in Bagot
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 2:27pm
In-form stayer Tunes will be South Australian trainer Grant Young's second Flemington runner when he contests the Bagot Handicap. Read more »
Sea Red ready to realise full potential
Brisbane
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 1:55pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote believes Sea Red is ready to show her full potential as she steps out in open company at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Pike to ride Neverland in the Perth Cup
Sydney
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 8:00am
Leading West Australian jockey William Pike has chosen to ride Neverland over more fancied stablemate Delicacy in the Perth Cup. Read more »
Sadler makes Sandown return after fall
Melbourne
Wednesday 30 December 2015, 7:56am
Tom Sadler returns to race riding at Sandown just 12 days after being hospitalised with concussion suffered in a fall. Read more »
Bull Point Magic Millions bound
Sydney
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 5:39pm
The enigmatic Bull Point is on target to give his fourth trainer David Vandyke a first-up win in the Magic Millions Cup. Read more »
Many options for Williams runners
Sydney
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 5:17pm
Trainer Danny Williams will consider all options for his runners over the long weekend including the Highway Handicap at Rosehill. Read more »
Options open for The Big Dance return
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 5:14pm
The weather will be a deciding factor on whether The Big Dance returns to racing at Flemington or Moonee Valley. Read more »
Sir John Hawkwood to race in Sydney
Sydney
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 4:25pm
Trainer David Vandyke has opted to keep Sir John Hawkwood in Sydney for the Tattersalls Cup rather than send him to Melbourne for the Bagot Handicap. Read more »
Sandown start for mature age apprentice
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 4:20pm
Mature age apprentice Anthony Boyd gets his first opportunity in town with two rides at Sandown. Read more »
Flemington on the agenda for All I Survey
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 3:48pm
All I Survey will front up at Flemington chasing a Listed win after being sent to Geelong to escape the extreme heat. Read more »
Pincer to strike at Canterbury
Sydney
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 2:11pm
Trainer Anthony Cummings believes Pincer Strike can notch his first metropolitan win at Canterbury. Read more »
Well-related Tempered aims for city win
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 1:19pm
Three-year-old Tempered will chase a city win at Sandown a couple of days before his half-brother Durendal takes aim at the Group Three Standish Handicap. Read more »
Capitalist a no-show in barrier trial
Sydney
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 1:00pm
Dominant Magic Millions favourite Capitalist has msised a scheduled barrier trial at Randwick but remains on track for the Gold Coast feature. Read more »
Zafina in Millions bid at Gosford
Sydney
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 7:56am
Gary Portelli is taking Zafina to a maiden race at Gosford hoping she can win and scrape into the field for the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Fahey equals British training record
London
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 6:31am
Trainer Richard Fahey has equalled the British record for the number of winners in a calendar year. Read more »
Standish Hcp attracts 15 nominations
Melbourne
Tuesday 29 December 2015, 6:26am
The Standish Handicap has attracted 15 nominations while the Bagot Handicap has 21 entries headed by Sir John Hawkwood who has options in two states. Read more »
Sebring Sun cleared of any injury
Sydney
Monday 28 December 2015, 5:58pm
The Magic Millions Guineas is back on the agenda for Sebring Sun who has been cleared of injury after a disappointing effort at Randwick. Read more »
Confidence boost for Childs after Sydney
Melbourne
Monday 28 December 2015, 5:52pm
A treble at Horsham started a winning run for apprentice Jordan Childs who is making his mark after a stint in Sydney. Read more »
In-form Durendal ready for Standish
Melbourne
Monday 28 December 2015, 5:00pm
Durendal looms as one of the leading contenders for the Group Three Standish Handicap at Flemington, a race his half-brother Flamberge won two years ago. Read more »
Tango Rain to make Rosehill debut
Sydney
Monday 28 December 2015, 4:52pm
Tango Rain will make his debut for trainer Gerald Ryan and Muzzaffar Yassen's Teeley Assets at Rosehill. Read more »
Trainer in two minds about Sir John
Sydney
Monday 28 December 2015, 4:17pm
Trainer David Vandyke is in two minds about which of two Listed races in different states is the best option for Sir John Hawkwood. Read more »
Harry Coffey has milestone in his sights
Melbourne
Monday 28 December 2015, 3:27pm
Apprentice Harry Coffey is just six metropolitan wins away from outriding his claim and can edge closer to that goal at Sandown. Read more »
Zelady's Night Out ready for Millions
Brisbane
Monday 28 December 2015, 1:43pm
Tony Gollan admits Capitalist will be hard to overcome in the Magic Millions Classic but is upbeat about her chances. Read more »
Bowman leaves Japan on a Group Two high
Sydney
Monday 28 December 2015, 1:33pm
Hugh Bowman has ridden a Group Two winner on the final day of his short stint in Japan and will return to Sydney after a European holiday. Read more »
Magic Millions favourite in Randwick trial
Sydney
Monday 28 December 2015, 1:14pm
The Peter and Paukl Snowden-trained Capitalist will tune up for the Magic Millions in one of five barrier trials on the Kensington track at Randwick. Read more »
Cue Card in line for rich jumps bonus
London
Monday 28 December 2015, 9:34am
Wins in the Betfair Chase and King George VI have put Cue Card in line for a rich bonus for winning the triple crown. Read more »
Lizzie Kelly wins Grade One steeplechase
London
Sunday 27 December 2015, 5:58pm
Lizzie Kelly has become the first woman to win a Grade One steeplechase in Britain aboard Tea For Two at Kempton. Read more »
Damian Browne free to ride on Millions day
Mark Oberhardt Brisbane
Sunday 27 December 2015, 5:18pm
Both Damian Browne and Tegan Harrison will end careless riding suspensions in time to ride on Magic Millions day. Read more »
Bachman aiming up for Millions
Sydney
Sunday 27 December 2015, 4:13pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is thrilled to have been a part of AlanThomas's last race call and is looking forward to Bachman continuing his winning run. Read more »
Criterion home after latest Hong Kong trip
Melbourne
Sunday 27 December 2015, 4:06pm
Criterion will undergo quarantine at Werribee and then have a short break at Euroa before being aimed at The Championships in Sydney. Read more »
Oakleigh Plate option for Shiraz
Melbourne
Sunday 27 December 2015, 2:48pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy has pinpointed the Oakleigh Plate as a Group One target for Shiraz depending on track conditions. Read more »
NZ racing produces autumn carnival hopes
Sydney
Sunday 27 December 2015, 2:23pm
Ellerslie winners Kawi, Xtravagant and Capella could all be seen in Australia during the autumn if things continue to go to plan. Read more »
Autumn plans put on hold for Hellbound
Melbourne
Sunday 27 December 2015, 1:20pm
Mick Price will reconsider Hellbound's autumn carnival plans with the colt found to have tracheal mucus in an endoscope taken after his debut failure. Read more »
Berry keen for another Japanese trip
Sydney
Sunday 27 December 2015, 12:22pm
Tommy Berry has described a recent riding stint in Japan as a great experience and is considering a return visit after the Sydney autumn carnival. Read more »
One-two finish for Weir in Lord Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 26 December 2015, 6:35pm
Signoff and Lidari have given trainer Darren Weir the quinella in the LIsted Lord Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Coffey lands stakes double at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 26 December 2015, 6:22pm
Apprentice Harry Coffey has had a day to remember at Caulfield, riding a stakes race double aboard Tuscan Sling and Signoff for trainer Darren Weir. Read more »
Bachman makes it two from two as gelding
Gold Coast
Saturday 26 December 2015, 6:19pm
Bachman's career has continued on an upward spiral since he was gelded, with the four-year-old winning the Listed Goldmarket Handicap. Read more »
Madotti gets things her own way
Gold Coast
Saturday 26 December 2015, 6:02pm
Madotti has been a frustrating horse for trainer Matt Dunn but with things going her way she has won the Group Three Vo Rogue Plate at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Cradle Me surprises punters again
Sydney
Saturday 26 December 2015, 5:22pm
The David Pfieffer-trained Cradle Me has claimed a second stakes win at double-figure odds, taking out the Canterbury Classic at Randwick. Read more »
Diamond Oasis runs like bat out of hell
Gold Coast
Saturday 26 December 2015, 4:44pm
Sydney speedster Diamond Oasis has made a successful raid on the Bat Out Of Hell sprint at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Pink Perfection resumes with Caufield win
Melbourne
Saturday 26 December 2015, 4:17pm
A first-up victory over 1100m from Pink Perfection has brought up a winning double at Caulfield for trainer Peter Moody. Read more »
Damian Browne gives NZ an Origin win
Gold Coast
Saturday 26 December 2015, 3:46pm
Damian Browne has clinched Queensland's inaugural state of origin series for jockeys with his win on Tinto at the Gold Coast, Read more »
Zelady underlines Magic Millions hopes
Gold Coast
Saturday 26 December 2015, 3:26pm
Tony Gollan's decision to give Zelady's Night Out a race before the Magic Millions has paid off with a Group Three win. Read more »
Mighty Lucky steps up to win Summer Cup
Sydney
Saturday 26 December 2015, 2:58pm
Mighty Lucky has erased any doubts about running a strong 2000 metres with a dominant display in the Summer Cup. Read more »
Hell Of An Effort makes it two from two
Melbourne
Saturday 26 December 2015, 2:11pm
Two-year-old Hell Of An Effort has earned a shot at a Blue Diamond lead-up after remaining unbeaten with a victory at Caulfield in his second start. Read more »
Jeanneau break maiden in style at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 26 December 2015, 1:53pm
The Paul Perry-trained Jeanneau has broken her maiden at Randwick at her third start to put herseld in the frame for autumn riches. Read more »
Jacqui's Joy gives Beer maiden city win
Melbourne
Saturday 26 December 2015, 1:50pm
Mitchell Beer has landed his maiden city win with former New Zealand filly Jacqui's Joy who is unbeaten in two Australian starts. Read more »
Mr Lebrock wins at the Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Saturday 26 December 2015, 1:26pm
Melbourne apprentice Regan Bayliss has made the trip to the Gold Coast worthwhile with victory aboard Mr Lebrock. Read more »
Hayes has options covered in Lord Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:48am
Last year's Lord Stakes winner Jacquinot Bay and Tashbeeh will represent the Lindsay Park team in the Lord Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Shinn seeking consolation prize on Junoob
Sydney
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:48am
Disqualified from a Group One win because of a positive swab, Junoob will bid for a consoltaion victory in another feature race at Randwick. Read more »
Class points to Strawberry Boy in sprint
Sydney
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:48am
Apprentice Rory Hutchings will be out to land his second stakes win in Australia when he partners Strawberry Boy for Chris Waller at Randwick. Read more »
Murphy prepares to fire Shotacross The Bow
Brisbane
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:48am
Shotacross The Bow will contest a stakes race at the Gold Coast ahead of a tilt at the Magic Millions Guineas a fortnight later. Read more »
Reldas and Nick Hall reunite at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:48am
Trainer Robert Smerdon is happy to have Nick Hall back aboard Christmas Stakes favourite Reldas at Caulfield. Read more »
Ryan looking for easy Randwick debut
Sydney
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:48am
Who Said It's Easy will have to overcome some tough opposition if he is to make a winning debut at Randwick. Read more »
Runson hits town after debut win
Melbourne
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:29am
Three-year-old Runson makes his city debut at Caulfield in his second start and co-owner and breeder Janet Gaist is excited to see him in action again. Read more »
Craiglea Cruz batting for revenge
Brisbane
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:28am
Mich-travelled sprinter Craiglea Cruz is back at the Gold Coast to try make up for an unlucky run in last year's Bat Out Of Hell. Read more »
Jacqui's Joy chasing more cheers for Beer
Melbourne
Friday 25 December 2015, 7:28am
Training newcomer Mitchell Beer is chasing a maiden city win with Jacqui's Joy at Caulfield's Boxing Day meeting. Read more »
New two-day jumps carnival for Ballarat
Melbourne
Thursday 24 December 2015, 3:25pm
Ballarat will host a two-day winter jumps carnival in 2016 with the Grand National Steeplechase a highlight. Read more »
No retirement plans for Rex Lipp yet
Brisbane
Thursday 24 December 2015, 2:43pm
Trainer Rex Lipp is concentrating on his Magic Millions aspirtations for classy mare Tinto and says he has no immediate plans to retire. Read more »
Death of former Qld jockey Graham Ireland
Thursday 24 December 2015, 2:42pm
The Queensland racing industry has paid tribute to former jockey turned steward Graham Ireland who had died after a long battle with cancer. Read more »
Precious Gem out to land first stakes win
Melbourne
Thursday 24 December 2015, 2:21pm
Caulfield trainer Henry Dwyer believes the Listed Lord Stakes presents recent stable recruit Precious Gem with a good opportunity at landing a stakes win. Read more »
O'Hara hoping to get Lucky in Summer Cup
Sydney
Thursday 24 December 2015, 2:10pm
Kathy O'Hara has picked up the ride on Festival Stakes winner Mighty Lucky who faces a distance test in the Summer Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Nicoscene on target for Christmas Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 24 December 2015, 2:09pm
Lee Freedman believes an ideal barrier draw and a light weight present Nicoscene with a good opportunity to make his mark in the Listed Christmas Stakes. Read more »
Trainer waiting for jockey declaration
Brisbane
Thursday 24 December 2015, 2:08pm
Scratchings will determine who rides Perfect Dare in the Group Three Vo Rogue Plate at the Gold Coast. Read more »
King's Troop in doubt for Randwick and MM
Sydney
Thursday 24 December 2015, 1:48pm
The weather in Sydney during the Christmas period will go a long way toward determining immediate plans for promising colt King's Troop. Read more »
Randwick Millions clue for Detective
Brisbane
Thursday 24 December 2015, 1:35pm
Peter and Paul Snowden will find out at Randwick if Detective can join the stable's team for the Magic Millions. Read more »
Third time lucky in Marli Magic start
Melbourne
Thursday 24 December 2015, 1:29pm
Marli Magic is out for back-to-back victories when she lines up at Caulfield after missing runs at Flemington following a jockey mix-up and then the heat. Read more »
Berry in box seat for Boxing Day double
Sydney
Thursday 24 December 2015, 12:31pm
Tommy Berry will bid for a clean sweep of the two feature races at Randwick aboard fancied runners Echo Gal and I'm Imposing. Read more »
Gollan undecided about Zelady
Brisbane
Thursday 24 December 2015, 12:17pm
Trainer Tony Gollan will make a late call whether Zelady's Night Out needs to run in the B J McLachlan ahead of the Magic Millions. Read more »
Luke Tarrant stood down from riding
Brisbane
Thursday 24 December 2015, 12:05pm
Premier Brisbane apprentice Luke Tarrant has been stood down from riding pending an inquiry into an irregularity in a random drug test. Read more »
Byrne determined to put Qld back on top
Brisbane
Thursday 24 December 2015, 11:48am
Jim Byrne is taking inspiration from rugby league great Wally Lewis as he tries to resurrect Queensland in the state of origin jockeys series. Read more »
Richard Fahey nears training record
London
Thursday 24 December 2015, 7:42am
English trainer Richard Fahey is within reach of sending out a record number of winners for a calendar year. Read more »
Admiral wins another stakes race
Launceston
Thursday 24 December 2015, 6:46am
The Barry Campbell-trained Admiral has won the Listed Tasmanian stakes at Launceston to take his record to 11 wins from 16 starts. Read more »
Reldas favourite for Christmas Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 24 December 2015, 6:22am
The Robert Smerdon-trained Reldas has been well supported for the Christmas Stakes, one of two Listed races on the Boxing Day program at Caulfield. Read more »
Tom Melbourne wins well at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 23 December 2015, 5:35pm
Lightly raced imported stayer Tom Melbourne has scored his second Australian win and first in town with an all-the-way victory over 2100m at Sandown. Read more »
Reneged pulls out plenty to win WF maiden
Sydney
Wednesday 23 December 2015, 5:14pm
A three quarter brother to grand sprinter Buffering, Reneged will be aimed at the Brisbane winter carnival after scoring a strong win at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Tommy Berry unscathed after race fall
Sydney
Wednesday 23 December 2015, 5:11pm
Tommy Berry is fit to take his remaining rides at Warwick Farm despite being dislodged from Stop The Press in the fifth race. Read more »