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Same path for Straturbo to the Gold Coast
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Hong Kong
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
Hong Kong
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Hong Kong
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Wellington
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Hong Kong
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Hong Kong
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Youngstown
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Wellington
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Hong Kong
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Hong Kong
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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 »