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Hong Kong trip off for injured Chautauqua

Thursday 19 November 2015, 3:46pm

A Hong Kong trip has been ruled out for Chautauqua after the sprinter suffered a minor leg injury at trackwork.  Read more »

Waller non-runner in Cassidy tribute race

Thursday 19 November 2015, 1:02pm

Chris Waller will sponsor a race at Rosehill in honour of recently retired jockey Jim Cassidy but he won't be winning it.  Read more »

Vet latest scalp in Midsummer Sun drama

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:54pm

Veterinarian Dr Adam Matthews has been found guilty of six charges relating to cobalt in the latest development to the Midsummer Sun case.  Read more »

Illustrious Lad ready to take next step

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:31pm

Peter Gelagotis has his eyes on bigger prizes for Illustrious Lad who makes a return to racing at Ballarat.  Read more »

NSW racing to benefit from tax legislation

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:18pm

The NSW racing industry will achieve tax parity with Victoria in five years after legislation was passed to reduce the government's wagering tax rate.  Read more »

Ex-NZ trainer chasing landmark Aust win

Thursday 19 November 2015, 12:10pm

Blue Lion will be out to give former New Zealand trainer Paul Duncan his first Australian stakes winner at Doomben.  Read more »

Ljung in spotlight with important mounts

Thursday 19 November 2015, 11:43am

Fresh from riding a midweek winner, apprentice Emma Ljung is tipped for more success at Doomben with Col 'n' Lil and Tukiyo.  Read more »

Ungrateful Ellen favourite in Ballarat Cup

Thursday 19 November 2015, 7:28am

Queensland Oaks placegetter Ungrateful Ellen is favourite to land her first win of the spring in the $300,000 Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Sam Clipperton suspended at Canterbury

Thursday 19 November 2015, 6:34am

Sam Clipperton will ride at the Goulburn Cup program before he begins a seven-meeting suspension for careless riding.  Read more »

Hopes granted interim stay until hearing

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 5:54pm

Lee and Shannon Hope have been granted an interim stay of proceedings over their cobalt disqualifications.  Read more »

Win-win for Beadman in protest decision

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 5:13pm

Darren Beadman ensured a lively protest hearing at Canterbury when he responded in kind to some friendly banter from a rival stable.  Read more »

Gollan aims high with improving Bentles

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 5:10pm

Tony Gollan has ambitious plans for Bentles, a first-up winner at Ipswich and the first leg of an early double for the leading trainer.  Read more »

Wyong MM on radar for Canterbury winner

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:47pm

The Magic Millions race day at Wyong is among the options for Triple Snitz who remains unbeaten after scoring at Canterbury.  Read more »

Damian Lane with Group One chances in WA

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:44pm

Jockey Damian Lane is hoping to make a Group One impact in the state where his career began when he rides at Ascot in Perth.  Read more »

Bowman, McDonald to take on world in HK

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:15pm

Hugh Bowman has been selected to represent Australia in the International Jockeys' Championship in Hong Kong.   Read more »

Ballarat clockwise debut for 2YO One Blink

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 4:06pm

A start on the Gold Coast for One Blink goes on the line when the colt lines-up in the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic at Ballarat.  Read more »

Avdulla back in favour with Hawkes stable

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 3:30pm

Brenton Avdulla has atoned for his last-start defeat on Wayed Zain, guiding the horse to a maiden win at Canterbury.  Read more »

McEvoy to consider options with Sysmo

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 3:23pm

The Ballarat Cup has attracted a capacity field, but trainer Tony McEvoy will weigh up whether to start Sysmo from the outside barrier.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy back in Sydney racing fray

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 3:09pm

Fresh from a spring carnival which included a Group One win and a treble on Zipping Classic day, Kerrin McEvoy returns to Saturday Sydney racing.  Read more »

Chris Symons returns to saddle at Ballarat

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 12:35pm

Serious injury put Chris Symons on the sidelines but a month of hard work has him ready to return to race riding at the Ballarat Cup meeting.  Read more »

Golden Falls to return in Arcade Classic

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 11:35am

The Kelly Schweida-trained Golden Falls will resume at Listed level when she contests the Arcade Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 92

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 9:53am

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

Moore has faith in former Sydney sprinter

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 8:11am

Hong Kong trainer John Moore is hoping former Sydney sprinter Not Listenin'tome can step up in the International Sprint Trial.  Read more »

Waller pair head Ballarat Cup weights

Wednesday 18 November 2015, 6:54am

Ballarat holds the main Victorian meeting on Saturday with the Ballarat Cup and the Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic the main highlights.  Read more »

Ballarat Millions aim for Claro El Banco

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 6:06pm

Jason Petch feels Claro El Banco is capable of measuring up in the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic if he gains a start.  Read more »

Jason Bridgman set for first Aust starters

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 5:32pm

New Zealand mare Pondarosa Miss has been left in the care of Jason Bridgman for a tilt at the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Wide draw for main G1 Railway contenders

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 4:57pm

Delicacy and Real Love, favoured to fight out the Railway Stakes at Ascot, have drawn wide barriers.  Read more »

First cobalt decision in Victorian racing

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 4:29pm

Authorities have handed down hefty disqualificiations over elevated cobalt readings in the first case in Victoria.  Read more »

Cleary keeps one step ahead of handicapper

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 4:03pm

Hudson County is in the best form of his career, thanks to some careful placement from trainer Joe Cleary.  Read more »

Payne Cup win a real boost for Jess Taylor

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 1:39pm

Apprentice jockey Jess Taylor has noticed that demand for her as risen since Michelle Payne won the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Gordon Lord Byron preparing for Hong Kong

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 7:18am

Globe-trotting Irish sprinter Gordon Lord Byron, a Group One winner in Australia, is preparing for his fourth trip to Hong Kong.  Read more »

Buffering tops market in Winterbottom Stks

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 7:09am

Interstate visitors Buffering and Fast 'N' Rocking head the betting for the Group One Winterbottom Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Racing radio administrator Cairns dies

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 7:03am

Racing radio administrator Steve Cairns has died suddenly aged 53.  Read more »

Hopes get heavy bans for cobalt offences

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 3:30am

Victorian thoroughbred racing's first cobalt case has ended with father-and-son trainers Lee and Shannon Hope being banned for three and five years.  Read more »

Jim Cassidy to be honoured at Rosehill

Monday 16 November 2015, 6:18pm

Jim Cassidy's distinguished career will be celebrated at Rosehill following his surprise decision to retire.  Read more »

Mujadale looking for successive Cup wins

Monday 16 November 2015, 5:28pm

Mujadale will be lining up for the fifth start of his campaign as he aims for back-to-back Ballarat Cup victories.  Read more »

Prize money boost for country Championship

Monday 16 November 2015, 5:15pm

Prize money for the Country and Provincial Championships will rise by $100,000 with each final to be worth $400,000.  Read more »

Ballarat Clockwise race has 17 nominations

Monday 16 November 2015, 4:56pm

Hawkes Racing has Bring Me The Bling nominated for the Clockwise Classic at Ballarat ahead of a possible trip to the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Prime Dispatch Edition 91

Monday 16 November 2015, 4:41pm

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

Volkstok'n'barrell breathing easy again

Monday 16 November 2015, 4:04pm

An asthmatic complaint has gone a long way to explaining Volkstok''n'barrell's sub-par performances over the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

27th Stakes Winner for Not A Single Doubt

Monday 16 November 2015, 3:49pm

Not A Single Doubt has added two new winners, including his 27th stakeswinner, to his imposing record as a sire of juveniles.  Read more »

Chautauqua HK trip still to be confirmed

Monday 16 November 2015, 3:18pm

A Hong Kong trip for Australia's highest ranked horse Chautauqua is still to be confirmed by Hawkes Racing.  Read more »

Sinopia ready for debut after false start

Monday 16 November 2015, 2:44pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan says Sinopia has no ill effects from an unusual barrier incident and will be out to make his delayed debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darci Brahma Filly Wins Guineas

Monday 16 November 2015, 2:05pm

A long-term prediction came true at Riccarton on Saturday when Risque came from well back in the field to claim the Group I NZB 1000 Guineas.  Read more »

Damian Lane rides Lindsay Park Perth team

Monday 16 November 2015, 1:27pm

Lindsay Park is sending Fast 'N' Rocking, He's Our Rokkii and Extra Zero to Perth for the carnival with Damian Lane to ride.  Read more »

Former TAB chairman Ross Cribb dies

Monday 16 November 2015, 1:15pm

Long-time TAB chairman and racehorse owner-breeder Ross Cribb has died at the age of 83.  Read more »

Mahuta continues to shine for Roll the Dice Racing and Darren Weir

Monday 16 November 2015, 11:30am

The smart 3yo colt by Flying Spur out of Vahine (Zabeel) continued his impressive winning streak on Saturday 14th November claiming the William Hill Sandown Guineas (Gr 2).  Read more »

Casino Dancer wins another for her sire

Monday 16 November 2015, 10:56am

he decision to keep Casino Dancer in work for another twelve months continues to pay dividends for Hawkesbury owner-trainer Mike Van Gestel and her sire Casino Prince who has also had Hooked (Tramway Gr.2) and Escado (JRA Cup Gr.3) claim Group victories this Spring.  Read more »

Trans-Atlantic jumps challenge bonus

Monday 16 November 2015, 7:27am

A 500,000 bonus is on offer as a lure to tempt the winner of the Ladbrokes World Hurdle to tackle the United States's Iroquois Hurdle in Tennessee.   Read more »

Darren Weir claims another Cup at Donald

Monday 16 November 2015, 7:10am

Trainer Darren Weir has added another Cup to his trophy cabinet with Tonopah winning the Donald Cup.  Read more »

Tommy Berry rides Tokyo double

Sunday 15 November 2015, 5:54pm

Sydney jockey Tommy Berry has claimed a winning double at Tokyo racecourse on the second day of his stint in Japan.  Read more »

Hopfgarten home in Brisbane for Millions

Sunday 15 November 2015, 4:46pm

Hopfgarten has returned to Brisbane from a fruitless Melbourne campaign but will be kept in work with the Magic Millions Trophy his goal.  Read more »

Solicit to target G1 Coolmore in autumn

Sunday 15 November 2015, 4:20pm

Solicit has ended her spring campaign with a dominant Group Three Summoned Stakes win and will be aimed at the Group One Coolmore in the autumn..  Read more »

Villiers Stakes for rejuvenated Zanbagh

Sunday 15 November 2015, 3:39pm

Zanbagh will return to stakes racing after scoring a suprise first-up win at Rosehill for new trainer John Thompson.  Read more »

Hyland Guineas plans with Lizard Island

Sunday 15 November 2015, 2:31pm

Lizard Island is enjoying a spring break before embarking on an autumn campaign in Melbourne and Sydney.   Read more »

Larry Cassidy on road back to riding

Sunday 15 November 2015, 9:14am

Jockey Larry Cassidy expects to be back riding in the new year after fearing his career might be over because of knee problems.  Read more »

Risque wins NZ Thousand Guineas

Sunday 15 November 2015, 9:08am

Risque has completed a Group One NZ Guineas double for trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards with her win at Riccarton.  Read more »

High-profile jockeys suspended at Sandown

Saturday 14 November 2015, 7:11pm

Glen Boss, Brad Rawiller and Damian Lane have been suspended on careless-riding charges at Sandown.  Read more »

Kerrin McEvoy continues top Sandown run

Saturday 14 November 2015, 7:03pm

Solicit's win in the Summoned Stakes has brought up a winning treble for jockey Kerrin McEvoy at Sandown.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup form stands up at Sandown

Saturday 14 November 2015, 6:46pm

Almoonqith has defeated fellow Melbourne Cup runners The Offer and Grand Marshal in the Sandown Cup.  Read more »

Aust whip rules under scrutiny at Rosehill

Saturday 14 November 2015, 6:40pm

Jockey Andrew Banks has been fined for using his whip 40 times on a horse at Rosehill on the same day riders have met to try to defer new rules.  Read more »

Zanbagh wins first race for new trainer

Saturday 14 November 2015, 6:21pm

Dual Oaks runner-up Zanbagh has produced a powerful finish to win at Rosehill at her first start for new trainer John Thompson.  Read more »

Mahuta caps big spring with Guineas win

Saturday 14 November 2015, 6:21pm

The Darren Weir-trained Mahuta has ended his spring campaign with a strong win in the Group Two Sandown Guineas.  Read more »

Race for the old ages in Keith Noud Hcp

Saturday 14 November 2015, 5:52pm

Veteran jockeys Jeff Lloyd and Tony Erhart have fought out the finish to the Keith Noud Handicap with Steel Zip getting the verdict in a photo.  Read more »

Extended stay pays off for Casino Dancer

Saturday 14 November 2015, 5:25pm

Casino Dancer has rewarded the decision of connections to stay in Melbourne by winning the Eclipse Stakes.  Read more »

Rosehill double for Warwick Farm partners

Saturday 14 November 2015, 5:17pm

The Warwick Farm training partnership of Amanda Turner and Mauro Poletti has claimed its first metropolitan double at Rosehill.  Read more »

Who Shot Thebarman dominant in Zipping win

Saturday 14 November 2015, 4:44pm

Who Shot Thebarman has raced to a seven-length win in the Zipping Classic, helped by a mid-race move from jockey James McDonald.  Read more »

Howmuchdoyouloveme back in winning form

Saturday 14 November 2015, 4:03pm

Howmuchdoyouloveme has won his first race for more than two years and given apprentice Sam Clenton the win she needed to reduce her claim.  Read more »

Sandown Stakes goes to Charmed Harmony

Saturday 14 November 2015, 3:51pm

Charmed Harmony has led throughout in the Sandown Stakes after trainer John Sadler wanted to scratch the gelding.  Read more »

Famous Seamus wins Kevin Heffernan Stakes

Saturday 14 November 2015, 3:29pm

Proven weight-for-age performer Famous Seamus has won the Kevin Heffernan Stakes ahead of Generalife who has finished second for the second-straight year.  Read more »

Jockeys want deferment on new whip rules

Saturday 14 November 2015, 3:19pm

Jockeys around Australia want Racing Australia to hold off introducing new whip rules until proper consultation has been held.  Read more »

Dashie De Luxe a winner in Rosehill wet

Saturday 14 November 2015, 3:09pm

Trainer Robert Price has claimed his first Highway Handicap for country horses at Rosehill and is determined to keep coming back.  Read more »

Indarra on the board with Sandown victory

Saturday 14 November 2015, 2:30pm

Robert Smerdon has Oaks plans for Indarra after the filly scored her first win at Sandown in taking out the City Of Dandenong Stakes.  Read more »

McEvoys combine for Listed win at Sandown

Saturday 14 November 2015, 2:12pm

Kerrin McEvoy has ridden two-year-old Jackson, trained by his uncle Tony McEvoy, to a debut win in a Listed race at Sandown.  Read more »

Zelady's Night Out enters Millions picture

Saturday 14 November 2015, 2:04pm

Zelady's Night Out has emerged as a leading chance in the Magic Millions Classic after making a winning debut at Doomben.  Read more »

Faraway Town wins in action-packed opener

Saturday 14 November 2015, 1:52pm

Faraway Town has ground her way to victory on a heavy Rosehill track after a drama-packed begining to the first race.  Read more »

Zafiki faces Guineas test in second start

Friday 13 November 2015, 6:10pm

Robert Smerdon has Oaks ambitions in the autumn with Zafiki and is hoping to learn a bit more about the filly in the Sandown Guineas.  Read more »

Unsafe rail forces Traralgon abandonment

Friday 13 November 2015, 4:46pm

An unstable rail has forced the meeting at Traralgon to be abandoned after two races.  Read more »

Hayes hoping to claim spring premiership

Friday 13 November 2015, 4:25pm

The Spring Trainers' Premiership is set to come down to the wire with more than just the $25,000 prize money and $25,000 donation to charity on the line.  Read more »

Dandino out of Zipping Classic with injury

Friday 13 November 2015, 4:25pm

Connections of Dandino are hoping to find a good home and a career at stud for the horse after he suffered a recurrence of a suspensory injury.  Read more »

Rising Romance out to confirm HK plans

Friday 13 November 2015, 4:12pm

An international mission is on the radar for Rising Romance as long as she runs well in the Zipping Classic at Sandown.  Read more »

Sir John Hawkwood to confirm carnival form

Friday 13 November 2015, 4:03pm

Trainer David Vandyke expects Sir John Hawkwood to figure at Rosehill if the form out of the stayer's first-up run is anything to go by.  Read more »

Big weekend looms for Baker and Forsman

Friday 13 November 2015, 3:59pm

New Zealand training partners Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have strong chances in big races on both sides of the Tasman.  Read more »

More country Cups in mind for Digitalism

Friday 13 November 2015, 3:46pm

John Sadler has Digitalism heading for country Cups while Charmed Harmony will be spelled after running at Sandown.  Read more »

ATC to reach out to Chinese community

Friday 13 November 2015, 3:38pm

The Australian Turf Club is looking to foster relations with Sydney's Chinese community starting with a themed race day.  Read more »

Media Release: Melbourne Cup winner previously listed on Bloodstock.com.au

Friday 13 November 2015, 3:04pm

Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance was listed as a yearling on Bloodstock.com.au.   Read more »

Meagher and King to team up at Sandown

Friday 13 November 2015, 2:49pm

John Meagher is expecting Sandown to suit Brisbane galloper Harada Bay when the gelding lines up in the Sandown Stakes.  Read more »

Sargent looking to future with Top Score

Friday 13 November 2015, 2:06pm

It was a bittersweet Melbourne Cup for John Sargent, but the trainer has much to look forward to, starting with unbeaten three-year-old Top Score.  Read more »

Missrock to bounce back to form at Sandown

Friday 13 November 2015, 12:44pm

Robbie Laing is expecting a more solid tempo to suit Missrock when she lines up in the opening race at Sandown.  Read more »

Charge Account looking for cash at Doomben

Friday 13 November 2015, 12:24pm

Charge Account has found form in Brishane, earning the chance to earn an overdue stakes win in the Keith Noud Quality.  Read more »

Stock of Tavistock winning on a daily basis

Friday 13 November 2015, 11:21am

Hard off the back of Tarzino's magnificent win in the A$1.5m AAMI Victoria Derby-Gr.1 (2500m), fellow progeny of Tavistock have seemingly been winning on a daily basis.  Read more »

He's Our Rokkii to head to WA Guineas

Friday 13 November 2015, 11:16am

Three-year-old He's Our Rokkii has been scratched from the Sandown Guineas and will head to Perth for another Guineas worth double the prizemoney.  Read more »

McCoy says women riders not as strong

Friday 13 November 2015, 8:49am

Retired champion jockey Tony McCoy says female jockeys should receive a weight allowance because they are not as strong as men.  Read more »

McEvoy going for fifth Sandown Guineas

Friday 13 November 2015, 6:25am

Kerrin McEvoy has won the Sandown Guineas four times and will be looking for a record fifth victory on Flying Light.  Read more »

Rosehill comeback for promising stayer

Friday 13 November 2015, 6:18am

A horse which hasn't raced for more than 2-1/2 years because of injury will make his long-awaited return to the track at Rosehill.  Read more »

Date set for Hopes cobalt penalty decision

Friday 13 November 2015, 5:59am

A Victorian racing tribunal will announce on Tuesday the penalty for trainers Lee and Shannon Hope after finding them guilty of cobalt charges.  Read more »

John Nikolic banned over raceday treatment

Thursday 12 November 2015, 5:38pm

Racing NSW stewards have disqualified John Nikolic following an inquiry into the raceday treatment of northern NSW winner.  Read more »

Victoria's first cobalt racing case

Thursday 12 November 2015, 5:17pm

Father-and-son trainers Lee and Shannon Hope have been found guilty of cobalt charges in the first case in Victorian thoroughbred racing.  Read more »

Star Rolling ready for racetrack return

Thursday 12 November 2015, 4:44pm

Craig Widdison says Star Rolling has appreciated a good spell and is in great order ahead of his return to racing in the Sandown Stakes.  Read more »

Karakatsanis keeps faith in stable star

Thursday 12 November 2015, 4:05pm

Trainer Con Karakatsanis is not about to give up on Howmuchdoyouloveme, the veteran sprinter who starts another campaign at Rosehill.  Read more »