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Same path for Straturbo to the Gold Coast

Monday 14 December 2015, 3:52pm

Gary Portelli is following the same path with Straturbo that landed him the Magic Millions Sprint at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

MV winner heads up Lindsay Park MM team

Monday 14 December 2015, 2:35pm

Highland Beat is Sydney bound in an attempt to get some extra prize money on his way to the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Lord Stakes the likely return for Signoff

Monday 14 December 2015, 12:52pm

Trainer Darren Weir is making sure all the boxes are ticked before Signoff makes his return from injury.  Read more »

Bell River celebrates Extreme Success

Monday 14 December 2015, 9:48am

Extreme Choice became Not A Single Doubt’s 30th stakeswinner in spectacular fashion at Randwick on Saturday in the $500,000 ATC Inglis Nursery 1000m (R) LR.   Read more »

James Orman's star on the rise

Monday 14 December 2015, 7:45am

Leading Brisbane apprentice James Orman will spend three weeks in Singapore as part of his prize as Queensland's Young Rider of the Year.  Read more »

Lucia our besta as Japanese star In HK

Sunday 13 December 2015, 8:53pm

Lucia Valentina has been the best of the Australians at the Hong Kong International meeting with her fifth in the Cup won by A Shin Hikari.  Read more »

Preferment midfield in Hong Kong Vase

Sunday 13 December 2015, 5:21pm

Australian representative Preferment has finished midfield in the Hong Kong Vase won by Cox Plate placegetter, Irish horse Highland Reel.  Read more »

Tony Gollan to keep summer roll going

Sunday 13 December 2015, 4:34pm

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has dominated the summer carnival and has his sights on Queensland's richest race.  Read more »

Lord Stakes the aim for Master Reset

Sunday 13 December 2015, 4:06pm

Wodonga Cup winner Master Rest is being set for a stakes race at Caulfield after bypassing an easier race at Flemington.  Read more »

Tarzino and Extreme Choice autumn hopes

Sunday 13 December 2015, 3:45pm

Trainer Mick Price has leading chances in two of the autumn features with Tarzino doing well ahead of a Derby bid and Extreme Choice a Slipper hope.  Read more »

10 jockeys warned over Flemington whip use

Sunday 13 December 2015, 2:23pm

The long straight at Flemingoton has prompted an increase in whip infringements with 10 jockeys warned over breaches.  Read more »

First Seal back on her feet at Randwick

Sunday 13 December 2015, 12:52pm

Top mare First Seal has recovered from the issue that forced her to miss the spring carnival and is being prepared for the autumn in Sydney.  Read more »

Meeting to protest changes in Qld racing

Sunday 13 December 2015, 12:49pm

There will be a public meeting to protest changes in the Queensland racing industry including prize money cuts.  Read more »

Able Friend cleared to run in Mile

Sunday 13 December 2015, 12:21pm

Able Friend has been passed fit to run in the Hong King Mile after earlier showing slight lameness in a foot,  Read more »

NSW, Qld share lead in jockeys' Origin

Saturday 12 December 2015, 6:31pm

NSW and Queensland are tied for the lead in the State of Origin jockeys' series at the half-way stage.  Read more »

Collett day out includes Razor Sharp win

Saturday 12 December 2015, 6:24pm

Jason Collett has had a successful day at Randwick with the Listed Razor Sharp Stakes among his winners.  Read more »

McCullum trumps McCaw in racetrack battle

Saturday 12 December 2015, 6:15pm

Racehorses owned by New Zealand sports stars Brendon McCullum and Richie McCaw have fought out the finish of a race at Te Rapa.  Read more »

Fontelina caps comeback with milestone win

Saturday 12 December 2015, 6:07pm

Fontelina has beaten the favourite Saluter as both sprinters went past the $1 million prize money barrier in the Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »

Happy Clapper wins the Group Two Villiers

Saturday 12 December 2015, 5:56pm

Happy Clapper has lived up to his favouritism to win the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick to the delight of his trainer Pat Webster.  Read more »

Dylan Dunn lands maiden Flemington win

Saturday 12 December 2015, 5:21pm

Dylan Dunn has guided the favourite Tashbeeh to victory, giving the apprentice his first winner at Flemington.  Read more »

James Orman collects first stakes winner

Saturday 12 December 2015, 5:13pm

James Orman's star continues to rise as the apprentice landed his first stakes winner with Sold For A Song winning the Gold Edition Plate.  Read more »

Enebish adds colour to world racing scene

Saturday 12 December 2015, 5:00pm

Ganbat Enbebish, the trainer of Hong Kong Sprint hopeful Mongolian Saturday, wanted to call Australia home before setting up a stable in the United States.  Read more »

Blake Spriggs wins Listed Cup at Randwick

Saturday 12 December 2015, 4:33pm

Blake Spriggs has been rewarded for his hard wok with victory on Paul Fudge's stayer Sir John Hawkwood in the Listed Christmas Cup.  Read more »

Zelady's Night Out wins Calaway Gal Stakes

Saturday 12 December 2015, 3:51pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is adamant Zelady's Night Out will take out considerable benefit from her win in the Calaway Gal Stakes.  Read more »

Extreme Choice wins $500,000 Randwick 2YO

Saturday 12 December 2015, 3:42pm

Extreme Choice has repaid his owners more than twofold with his debut victory in the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick.  Read more »

Blinkers spark Longeron into winning form

Saturday 12 December 2015, 3:37pm

Longeron has led throughout in a strong staying performance to record his third victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Sundance wins Listed Phelan Ready Stakes

Saturday 12 December 2015, 3:23pm

Sundance has locked in a Magic Millions 2YO Classic berth with an all-the-way win in in the Phelan Ready Stakes at Doomben  Read more »

Dead-heat to Highway Handicap at Randwick

Saturday 12 December 2015, 3:00pm

The Danny Williams-trained Shutter Bug and Pera Pera from Mack Griffith's stable have finished in a dead-heat in the Highway Handicap.  Read more »

Emotional Flemington win by A Lotta Love

Saturday 12 December 2015, 2:51pm

Trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon is in two minds over the preparation of A Lotta Love following an emotional win at Flemington.  Read more »

Shakespearean Lass does her part for team

Saturday 12 December 2015, 1:44pm

Shakespearean Lass has broken through for her first Flemington win for the successful team of Pat Carey and Rhys McLeod.  Read more »

Hong Kong challenges for Australian trio

Friday 11 December 2015, 4:21pm

It's not going to be easy for the three Australian-trained horses taking on the best in the world in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Zanbagh's resurgence thrills connections

Friday 11 December 2015, 3:17pm

The resurgence of dual Oaks runner-up Zanbagh continues to excite her owner-breeder Sandy Tait ahead of the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Harrison, Temple in Lough Neagh reunion

Friday 11 December 2015, 2:32pm

Tegan Harrison will ride Temple Of Boom for the first time in six months when the veteran sprinter lines up in the Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »

Trainers accused of lying to RV stewards

Friday 11 December 2015, 2:09pm

Final submissions have been delivered in the hearing into cobalt charges against trainers Danny O'Brien, Mark Kavanagh and vet Tom Brennan   Read more »

O'Shea Somewhat worried by Villiers weight

Friday 11 December 2015, 2:01pm

John O'Shea says the handicapping of the Villiers Stakes has him leaning towards Malice as the stable's best chance for a win.  Read more »

Dances On Stars sharp ahead of Razor

Friday 11 December 2015, 1:02pm

Gerald Ryan will rely on his Randwick stakes contenders with Peace Force ruled out of the Lough Neagh Stakes in Brisbane.  Read more »

Handicap conditions to suit Star Rolling

Friday 11 December 2015, 12:51pm

Star Rolling will be ridden by an apprentice jockey for the first time in his 19-start career when he lines up in a handicap race at Flemington.  Read more »

Stick With Me to aim up in Plate: Munce

Friday 11 December 2015, 12:26pm

Chris Munce will test the black-type credentials of Stick With Me for the first time this campaign in the Gold Edition Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Jiayuguan poised to continue winning run

Friday 11 December 2015, 11:55am

Trainer John Thompson can't fault in-form mare Jiayuguan who will chase her third win in succession in the Christmas Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Saluter on verge of $1 million milestone

Friday 11 December 2015, 11:45am

The Robert Heathcote-trained Saluter can take his prize money earnings to seven figures with a prominent finish in the Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »

Peace Force out of Brisbane feature

Friday 11 December 2015, 10:01am

Lough Neagh Stakes favourite Peace Force will miss the Doomben feature sprint after hurting herself on the float trip from Sydney to Brisbane.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 95

Friday 11 December 2015, 9:43am

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

Winx heads betting for G1 Doncaster Mile

Friday 11 December 2015, 6:33am

The Chris Waller-trained stablemates Winx and Press Statement have been installed at the top of Doncaster Mile betting.  Read more »

Wrong horse wins US race at 110-1

Friday 11 December 2015, 3:54am

Three people have been suspended after a male horse was mistakenly put in in a fillies race in the US by a stablehand and romped home at 110-1.  Read more »

Old man Monton returns for another summer

Thursday 10 December 2015, 4:57pm

A stalwart of Sydney's major summer meeting, Monton will make a Villiers Stakes day appearance for the fifth successive year.  Read more »

Extreme Choice for Schofield in Nursery

Thursday 10 December 2015, 3:59pm

Glyn Schofield expects debutant Extreme Choice to be competitive in the Inglis Nursery after partnering him to a barrier trial win.  Read more »

The Cleaner disappoints in Tassie return

Thursday 10 December 2015, 3:56pm

The Cleaner will have blood tests after finishing down the course at his first start since running in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Blandford duo to make mark in Hong Kong

Thursday 10 December 2015, 2:35pm

Matamata studmaster Graham Bax favours Lucia Valentina slightly ahead of fellow Blandford graduate Criterion in the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

John Messara reappointed to racing board

Thursday 10 December 2015, 2:32pm

Deputy premier and minister for racing Troy Grant has announced the four appointments to the board of Racing NSW.  Read more »

Avdulla a Happy Clapper over Villiers ride

Thursday 10 December 2015, 2:26pm

After having to choose between two horses he rides regularly, Brenton Avdulla has opted to partner Happy Clapper in the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Birchley pair to run despite wide draws

Thursday 10 December 2015, 2:11pm

Liam Birchley has confirmed Punishing and Pepperano as definite starters at Doomben as the pair prepare for separate Magic Millions carnival targets.  Read more »

Villiers jockey thankful for a Lucky ride

Thursday 10 December 2015, 1:54pm

Nathan Thomas isn't a household name among Sydney's jockey ranks, but the 34-year-old is rated a chance to win the Villiers Stakes on Mighty Lucky.  Read more »

Qld breeders weigh into debate over plan

Thursday 10 December 2015, 1:42pm

The Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland Association says Racing Queensland has taken the easy option by cutting prize money in Brisbane.  Read more »

Same race, different method for Duff pair

Thursday 10 December 2015, 11:28am

Stablemates Steel Zip and Abu Ben Adam have had opposite workloads in the lead-up to the Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben  Read more »

Magic Millions hopefuls in Doomben clash

Thursday 10 December 2015, 11:27am

Two of Brisbane's leading chances for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic will go head-to-head in the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

In-form stable has top hopes at Flemington

Thursday 10 December 2015, 11:13am

Co-trainer Simon Zahra is expecting an improved showing from Hard Stride who is showing signs he is ready for a return to form at Flemington.  Read more »

South African wins International challenge

Thursday 10 December 2015, 8:08am

South African Gavin Lerena has won the International Jockeys Championship in Hong Kong with Hugh Bowman and James McDonald unplaced.  Read more »

Disastrous barrier for Criterion in HK Cup

Thursday 10 December 2015, 7:05am

Criterion has drawn an outside gate in the Hong Kong Cup, a barrier that trainer David Hayes concedes is a blow to the horse's chances.  Read more »

Katelyn Mallyon still shy of losing claim

Thursday 10 December 2015, 7:04am

Katelyn Mallyon has a book of six rides at Flemington looking to outride her claim after failing to get the winner she needs at Sandown.  Read more »

Zanbagh in Villiers mix despite barrier

Thursday 10 December 2015, 6:41am

John Thompson remains upbeat about the chances of rejuvenated mare Zanbagh in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Blake Shinn flies by the seat of his pants

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 5:58pm

The last time Blake Shinn rode Miss Royale he had a major wardrobe malfunction but it was a different story at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Plan continues to pay for Ellerton, Zahra

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 5:31pm

Siding Spring and Miss Maggiebeel have provided Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra with more summer success at Sandown.  Read more »

Game Of Dreams in frame for Millions start

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 4:55pm

Trainer Bryan Guy is ready to launch Ipswich winner Game Of Dreams into better company in an attempt to secure a Magic Millions 2YO Classic start.  Read more »

Snowdens unveil latest Magic Millions hope

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 4:43pm

Peter Snowden has confirmed Mooshakissa will join stablemate and race favourite Capitalist on a Magic Millions Classic mission.  Read more »

Return of blinkers shapes as a Good Idea

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 3:30pm

Trainer Peter Snowden has put blinkers back on That's A Good Idea in the hope it sparks the sprinter into top form in the Razor Sharp Handicap.  Read more »

Bonecrusher colours successful at Sandown

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 3:11pm

Spreadeagled has carried the colours made famous by Cox Plate winner Bonecrusher to success at Sandown.  Read more »

Thompson helps Zanbagh back on her feet

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 2:59pm

Having overcome her feet problems, Zanbagh will bid to continue her career revival in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Emerging Qld stayer to miss Christmas Cup

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 2:50pm

A tendon injury has put the career of up-and-coming Queensland stayer Chillin With Dylan on hold.  Read more »

Jack Hill ready for race return at Sale

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 2:09pm

Jack Hill is hoping Robert Smerdon can provide him with a return winner when he makes his comeback to riding.  Read more »

Familiar names find new home in Dwyer yard

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 1:07pm

Boomwaa and Precious Gem, two new recruits to the Henry Dwyer stable, are set to run at Flemington.  Read more »

Peace Force heads north for Lough Neagh

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 12:05pm

Gerald Ryan's preference to keep Peace Force at shorter distances will result in a Lough Neagh Stakes start for the Sydney mare.  Read more »

Gauci declares fitness for Origin series

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 11:42am

Darren Gauci is expected to ride in the second leg of the State of Origin jockeys' series despite having to pass a concussion test.  Read more »

Summer beckons brightly for emerging Olafsson

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 11:22am

Tasmanian bred and purchased Olafsson scored a strong first-up win on Monday and in doing so opened up an exciting Summer for his owners and first light racing.   Read more »

Bowman and McDonald to take on the world

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 6:27am

Hugh Bowman and James McDonald are among the world's best riders competing in the Internatioanl Jockeys Challenge at Happy Valley.  Read more »

Constant Justice favoured for hat-trick

Wednesday 9 December 2015, 6:19am

The Matt Kaurie-trained Constant Justice has been well backed to land a winning hat-trick at Sandown.  Read more »

Capitalist confirms high Millions rating

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 5:42pm

Unbeaten two-year-old Capitalist has reminded everyone of his potential with an impressive barrier trial win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Werribee Cup now in mix for stayer Sonntag

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 5:34pm

Sonntag has been nominated for the Werribee Cup and if he pleases trainer Henry Dwyer during the week he will take his place in the Listed race.  Read more »

Noblet looks to Demon to end win drought

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 4:27pm

A fitter Sistine Demon heads to Flemington for a 1200m race, attempting to break a three-month losing streak for Andrew Noblet.  Read more »

Villiers result will provide Tinto rethink

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 4:22pm

Queensland mare Tinto is likely to have the early part of her 2016 campaign reshaped if she wins the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Asia calls for promising Constant Justice

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 1:54pm

Matt Laurie says he's a realist and knows Constant Justice could be bound for Asia if the lightly raced sprinter wins at Sandown.  Read more »

McEvoy loyalty a positive for bush trainer

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 1:38pm

Kerrin McEvoy's decision to continue his association with country-trained mare Unknown Destiny is a boost for trainer John Ramsey.  Read more »

Grand Syndicates emulate value in racehorse syndication

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 9:32am

Pound for pound as they say, and especially dollar for dollar in this case, is there another racehorse syndication company in Australia going better than Grand Syndicates?  Read more »

Frequent flyer Criterion primed for HK Cup

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 7:35am

Globetrotting galloper Criterion is thriving on a hectic travel schedule in the countdown to the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

Cobalt hearing adjourned for submissions

Tuesday 8 December 2015, 7:04am

Counsel for trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh will prepare final submssions in the cobalt case against the pair.  Read more »

Jockeys voice concerns over helmets

Monday 7 December 2015, 6:52pm

Social media campaigns against new helmets are gathering support from jockeys and track riders.  Read more »

Gerald Ryan looking to the future

Monday 7 December 2015, 6:06pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan will concentrate on Sydney and Brisbane racing in the immediate future with a Melbourne satellite stable also in his thoughts.  Read more »

Preferment pleases in Sha Tin work-out

Monday 7 December 2015, 5:12pm

Ex-pat jockey Nash Rawiller has partnered Preferment in a track gallop at Sha Tin ahead of the horse's Hong Kong Vase bid.  Read more »

Happy Clapper ready for stakes test

Monday 7 December 2015, 4:49pm

Trainer Pat Webster believes Happy Clapper has what it takes to be a force in the Group Two Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Tashbeeh primed for Flemington win

Monday 7 December 2015, 3:33pm

Highly rated four-year-old Tashbeeh is primed to return to the winner's circle in a 1600m race at Flemington.  Read more »

Christian Reith new rider for Bitburg

Monday 7 December 2015, 1:09pm

Christian Reith will replace the injured Jay Ford on unbeaten three-year-old Bitburg when he runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Slots another big earner for Casino Prince

Monday 7 December 2015, 11:45am

Casino Prince has started December with yet more black-type when his six year-old mare Slots won the LR Just Now Stakes (1350m) at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Arrowfield pair tops 2YO Sires' list

Monday 7 December 2015, 9:37am

A little more than four months into this season, it's no surprise to see Not A Single Doubt on top of the Australian 2YO Sires' prizemoney list.   Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 94

Monday 7 December 2015, 9:19am

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

Trainer felt bullied during investigation

Monday 7 December 2015, 7:30am

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has heard trainer Mark Kavanagh felt stewards were trying to beat a confession out of him.   Read more »

Astern challenging for Slipper favouritism

Monday 7 December 2015, 7:06am

Golden Slipper favourite Capitalist is being challenged at the head of the market by Godolphin colt Astern, a debut winner at Randwick.  Read more »

Gosford trainers to fight evicition

Sunday 6 December 2015, 6:22pm

Gosford trainers facing eviction have started an online campaign to garner support to reverse the decision.  Read more »

Bachman bound for million dollar race

Sunday 6 December 2015, 4:40pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan and Bachman's owners have no regrets about gelding him and are looking forward to the Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Melbourne juvenile to trial at Rosehill

Sunday 6 December 2015, 3:39pm

The Mick Price-trained Extreme Choice will run in a barrier trial at Rosehill in a bid to gain a start in the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick.   Read more »

Telepathic has Villiers in her sights

Sunday 6 December 2015, 2:56pm

Chris Waller believes Telepathic will be well suited by the 1600 metres of the Villiers Stakes, Sydney's highest-rated race of the summer.  Read more »

Broken bones for fallen Mudgee Cup jockeys

Sunday 6 December 2015, 1:25pm

Five jockeys involved in a multiple horse fall in the Mudgee Cup are nursing various injuries and broken bones.  Read more »