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50th anniversary of racing at Sandown
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2015, 3:55pm
The Melbourne Racing Club is preparing to host Sandown's biggest day of the year as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the track's opening. Read more »
The Grey Flash fresh for Sandown Guineas
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2015, 3:53pm
Robbie Laing has called on the services of Adelaide jockey Joe Bowditch to ride The Grey Flash in the Sandown Guineas. Read more »
Waller stayers on target for Sandown races
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2015, 3:48pm
Who Shot Thebarman and Grand Marshal have come through their Melbourne Cup runs well and will take aim in separate staying features at Sandown. Read more »
Racing Victoria to introduce dual licences
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2015, 1:18pm
Racing Victoria has announced changes to its licensing policy for jockeys who will be eligible to also hold a trainers' licence from next season. Read more »
Jones hoping Snake Gully Cup is a Blur
Sydney
Thursday 12 November 2015, 12:55pm
Paul Jones is confident Just A Blur has the credentials to win the Snake Gully Cup, one of the feature events on the NSW country racing calendar. Read more »
Patient owners await Award Season return
Sydney
Thursday 12 November 2015, 12:53pm
Three tendon injuries would end the career of most racehorses but connections of Award Season have persevered and their wait is finally over. Read more »
Kemp wary as Queen prepares for rematch
Brisbane
Thursday 12 November 2015, 12:03pm
Trainer Kevin Kemp says he expects Emtevee Queen to be tested by Boom Shucka in a return clash at Doomben. Read more »
Snowdens' Good Idea hinges on Bris weather
Brisbane
Thursday 12 November 2015, 11:23am
Peter and Paul Snowden are keen to run That's A Good Idea in the first stakes race of the Brisbane summer, but they won't start him on a wet track. Read more »
Spring break looming for Miss Wilson
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2015, 11:15am
Trainer Simon Morrish has a healthy opinion of Miss Wilson who will contest a stakes race at Sandown before heading for a spell. Read more »
Best yet to come for Privlaka: Heathcote
Brisbane
Thursday 12 November 2015, 10:35am
Robert Heathcote is anticipating a competitive return from three-year-old Privlaka but says the horse will take improvement from his Doomben run. Read more »
Help available for jockeys: Francome
London
Thursday 12 November 2015, 7:43am
In the wake of Pat Eddery's death after a long battle with alcoholism, jockeys' spokesman John Francome says help is avaiable for those in need. Read more »
Dandino heads market in Zipping Classic
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2015, 6:37am
Imported stayers Dandino and Almoonqith head the betting for the Zipping Classic and Sandown Cup respectively. Read more »
Hopes face disqualification over cobalt
Melbourne
Thursday 12 November 2015, 6:28am
Lee and Shannon Hope are trying to avoid a lengthy ban after being found guilty of cobalt charges in the first case in Victorian thoroughbred racing. Read more »
Wagering tax reductions for NSW racing
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 6:16pm
The racing industry in NSW is poised to receive a major boost with the state government set to reduce its tax on wagering. Read more »
Rugby fan McDonald wins for Tahs' boss
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 6:01pm
Leading jockey James McDonald has brought up a treble at Warwick Farm, winning on Highly Geared for Canberra trainer Garry Kirkup. Read more »
Ghisoni makes winning start for Godolphin
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 5:04pm
Ghisoni has been in the Godolphin system for two years and the stable's patience has been rewarded with a first-up Warwick Farm win. Read more »
Callaghan's patient approach bears fruit
Brisbane
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 4:52pm
Just As Loyal, a horse who didn't race until he was five, has scored his fourth win in a row at Ipswich Read more »
Lucia Valentina awaits HK invitation
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 4:29pm
Champion jockey Damien Oliver is set to stick with Lucia Valentina if the mare secures an invitation for the Hong Kong Cup. Read more »
Zanbagh impresses new stable before debut
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 4:25pm
VRC Oaks and ATC Australian Oaks placegetter Zanbagh will make her debut for new trainer John Thompson at Randwick. Read more »
Newitt takes Guineas ride on Gredington
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 3:08pm
Trainer Pat Hyland's quest to find a jockey with a strong riding style has led him to book Craig Newitt for Gredington in the Sandown Guineas. Read more »
ATC announces significant operating profit
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 1:51pm
The Australian Turf Club has pledged to continue to invest in Sydney racing after announcing an increase in its operating profit. Read more »
Zipping Classic new target for Sertorius
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 1:16pm
A sparkling trackwork gallop has prompted trainer Jamie Edwards to deviate from his original plan to run Sertorius in the Sandown Cup. Read more »
Tinto sentimental favourite at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 11:07am
Trainer Rex Lipp will have mixed emotions when Tinto, the horse who gave late jockey Tim Bell his first Group One win, resumes at Doomben. Read more »
Secret Agenda Wins Group 3 For Blueblood Thoroughbreds Team
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 10:45am
Handling her maiden look at a rain-affected track the Mick Price-trained filly Secret Agenda showed her affinity for soft going with a smart win in Thursday’s Gucci Stakes 2015 on Crown Oaks Day at Flemington. Read more »
Golden Horn named Europe's best
London
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 10:33am
Golden Horn has been named Europe's Horse of the Year for his feats which include victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Read more »
Precedence preparing for final race
Sydney
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 10:16am
Michelle Payne will ride Precedence in his final race before long-time Cummings stable foreman Reg Fleming takes over his preparation for the show ring. Read more »
Duo of Black-type Winners for Myboycharlie
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 9:35am
Vinery resident Myboycharlie has sired a black-type encore in France following his Group 1 triumph with Jameka in the VRC Oaks last Thursday. Read more »
Hayes and Dabernig lead spring premiership
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 7:13am
The Zipping Classic meeting will decide the Spring Trainers' Premiership winner with the David Hayes and Tom Dabernig stable just leading Darren Weir. Read more »
Champion jockey Pat Eddery dies aged 63
London
Wednesday 11 November 2015, 6:55am
Pat Eddery is being remembered as one of the greatest British jockeys of all time following his death at the age of 63. Read more »
11-time champion jockey Eddery dies
London
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 10:46pm
One of the greatest jockeys of all time, 11-time flat champion jockey Pat Eddery, has died at the age of 63. Read more »
Kerrin McEvoy to ride Kirramosa at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 5:45pm
Kirramosa missed the Matriarch Stakes because of a stone bruise but trainer John Sargent is confident the mare is ready to run well in the Zipping Classic. Read more »
Manning in history-making NZ Cup triumph
Sydney
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 5:09pm
Kerryn Manning has created harness racing history in driving Arden Rooney to victory in the New Zealand Trotting Cup. Read more »
Sandown options for Coronation Shallan
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 4:01pm
Coronation Shallan has pulled up well from her midfield finish in the Emirates Stakes and Brett Scott is leaning to running the mare in the Sandown Stakes. Read more »
Prince Cheri earns late Rosehill call up
Sydney
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 3:53pm
Comeback stayer Prince Cheri is a late entry for Rosehill after surprising trainer David Vandyke with his zip in a barrier trial. Read more »
Patch Adams on target for Sandown Guineas
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 2:01pm
Patch Adams had to settle for second in the Carbine Club Stakes, but trainer Terry O'Sullivan hopes to colt can go one better in the Sandown Guineas. Read more »
Memorial service to pay tribute to Bell
Brisbane
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 1:56pm
The Brisbane Race Club will hold a memorial service for Tim Bell, the former Queensland-based jockey who died after falling from a Singapore building. Read more »
McDonald booking a boost for Highly Geared
Sydney
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 1:24pm
Garry Kirkup admits he got a pleasant surprise when James McDonald chased the ride on his Warwick Farm runner Highly Geared. Read more »
Four Melbourne Cup runners back to Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 November 2015, 7:13am
The Offer is highest weighted runner of the four horses nominated in the Sandown Cup that contested the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Grand Proposal takes to the Highway
Sydney
Monday 9 November 2015, 5:20pm
Queanbeyan trainer Neville Layt will bring Grand Proposal back to the city to try to win a second Highway Handicap, restricted to country horses. Read more »
Lindsay Park stayer a dual Sandown entry
Melbourne
Monday 9 November 2015, 4:40pm
Almoonqith, Grand Marshal, Sertorius and The Offer have been nominated to run in another 3200m race after their Melbourne Cup performances. Read more »
Trial to decide Sinopia's debut
Sydney
Monday 9 November 2015, 4:27pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan will give two-year-old Sinopia a barrier trial in preparation for his Rosehill debut. Read more »
Chautauqua HK plans still to be finalised
Melbourne
Monday 9 November 2015, 4:24pm
Hawkes Racing will delay a decision on a Hong Kong trip for Chautauqua who was beaten as odds-on favourite in the Darley Classic. Read more »
Victorian apprentice wins in Abu Dhabi
Melbourne
Monday 9 November 2015, 3:16pm
Ben Thompson has travelled to Abu Dhabi to claim victory in an apprentices world championship race for Arabian horses. Read more »
Pat Duff hoping to repeat history with Zip
Brisbane
Monday 9 November 2015, 2:12pm
Veteran Steel Zip is a stable favourite with Pat Duff for many reasons and is primed for another crack at the Keith Noud Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Criterion's world travels set to continue
Melbourne
Monday 9 November 2015, 1:00pm
A return trip to Hong Kong which may then extend to Japan could be the next port of calls for Criterion. Read more »
Red Cadeaux to stay in Australia
Sydney
Monday 9 November 2015, 7:00am
Trainer Ed Dunlop has confirmed Red Cadeaux will stay in Australia and is likely to be retired to Living Legends in Melbourne. Read more »
Trainer Darren Weir wins another Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 8 November 2015, 5:44pm
Melbourne Cup winning trainer Darren Weir has claimed another trophy with Something To Share taking the Ararat Gold Cup. Read more »
Melbourne Cup week triumphs
Sydney
Sunday 8 November 2015, 5:06pm
Melbourne Cup week is not just about one race with plenty to celebrate in the other Group One races. Read more »
Hayley Turner second in final ride
London
Sunday 8 November 2015, 3:45pm
Britain's most successful female jockey Hayley Turner has signed off from English racing with a second at Doncaster. Read more »
Cup fairytale may help boost 2016 crowd
Melbourne
Sunday 8 November 2015, 3:45pm
The Victoria Racing Club expects Michelle Payne's historic Melbourne Cup win will entice more racegoers to attend next year. Read more »
The ups and downs of Melbourne Cup week
Sunday 8 November 2015, 3:31pm
In the sport of racing it all comes down to luck and there have been plenty of ups and downs in the Melbourne Cup carnival. Read more »
Cup winner Weir makes trip back to bush
Melbourne
Sunday 8 November 2015, 3:29pm
Trainer Darren Weir will go back to the tiny bush town where he grew up this week to reflect on his Melbourne Cup win. Read more »
Newitt and Beasley Singapore bound
Melbourne
Sunday 8 November 2015, 3:17pm
Craig Newitt will fly to Singapore for the Gold Cup meeting after he rides Sertorius in the Sandown Cup. Read more »
Guineas on radar for Don't Doubt Mamma
Melbourne
Sunday 8 November 2015, 2:21pm
Tony McEvoy is keen to run filly Don't Doubt Mamma against the males in the Sandown Guineas and believes she is capable of running the 1600m. Read more »
Gainsborough Lodge to return to Toowoomba
Brisbane
Sunday 8 November 2015, 1:53pm
Gainsborough Lodge Racing will return to Toowoomba after an abesence of some years when owner, the late Col Richards, moved to NSW. Read more »
Six jockeys suspended at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 6:59pm
Craig Williams and Damien Oliver are two of six high-profile jockeys suspended on Emirates Stakes day at Flemington. Read more »
Clenton, Nevagotavote continue winning way
Sydney
Saturday 7 November 2015, 6:40pm
Apprentice Samantha Clenton's impressive record on Nevagotavote has been enhanced with a tenacious win at Canterbury. Read more »
Sydney options for Brisbane stayers
Brisbane
Saturday 7 November 2015, 6:32pm
Sydney's summer staying races are options for Brisbane stayers Perplexity and Chillin With Dylan after Doomben wins. Read more »
Cup winning rider still on cloud nine
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 6:29pm
Michelle Payne was back in the winners enclosure at Flemington guiding Palentino home for Melbourne Cup winning trainer Darren Weir. Read more »
Lucia Valentina claims Matriarch Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 6:26pm
Lucia Valentina has appreciated a drop in class back to mares grade to score a long overdue win. Read more »
Melbourne spring racing crowd numbers down
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 6:26pm
Crowd numbers have fallen during Melbourne's spring racing carnival, although attendance on Melbourne Cup day was on par with last year. Read more »
Brisbane pays tribute to jockey Tim Bell
Brisbane
Saturday 7 November 2015, 5:37pm
The Brisbane racing community has come together at Doomben to mourn jockey Tim Bell who died in an accident in Singapore. Read more »
Shadow Affair wins Highway Handicap
Sydney
Saturday 7 November 2015, 5:34pm
Shadow Affair has beaten her country-trained rivals to win the Highway Handicap at Canterbury. Read more »
Waller has choices as he eyes Ascot return
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 5:31pm
Trainer Chris Waller has at least three horses in his stable which could make the trip to Royal Ascot after Delectation's Darley Classic win. Read more »
Spatsizi auditions for autumn Derby role
Sydney
Saturday 7 November 2015, 5:02pm
Spatsizi has been mentioned as a possible Derby horse next year after leading in a Chris Waller-trained trifecta at Canterbury. Read more »
Turn Me Loose wins G1 Emirates Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 4:47pm
New Zealand galloper Turn Me Loose has led all the way to win the Emirates Stakes at Flemington, the final Group One of the Melbourne spring carnival. Read more »
Oliver guides Rhythm To Spare to victory
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 4:07pm
Mike Moroney has praised the ride of Damien Oliver on Rhythm To Spare who took up the running and kicked away to win a benchmark race at Flemington. Read more »
Delectaction upsets Chautauqua in Darley
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 4:02pm
Delectation has backed up from a deflating defeat on Derby day to claim a Group One win at Flemington. Read more »
Cup winning pair combined with Palentino
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 3:40pm
Palentino has graduated from a country maiden win to a Listed race win during Melbourne Cup week. Read more »
Weir-trained Dandino wins G3 Queen's Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 3:16pm
Nine-year-old Dandino missed out on a Melbourne Cup berth but has added to a memorable week for trainer Darren Weir with victory in the Queen's Cup. Read more »
Williams has Cup dreams with stayer Divan
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 2:11pm
Lightly raced stayer Divan has claimed his most important victory in a 2000m race at Flemington. Read more »
Birchley produces another winning juvenile
Brisbane
Saturday 7 November 2015, 2:07pm
Trainer Liam Birchley's knack with two-year-olds has continued with Boom Shucka a dominant winner at Doomben. Read more »
Power Trip wins Maribyrnong Plate on debut
Melbourne
Saturday 7 November 2015, 1:41pm
Power Trip's owners have been vindicated for their decision to refuse offers to buy him with the two-year-old claiming a debit win at Flemington. Read more »
Australian record of Red Cadeaux
Saturday 7 November 2015, 8:12am
Red Cadeaux raced six times in Australia for three Melbourne Cup seconds. Read more »
Ed Dunlop pays tribute to Red Cadeaux
Sydney
Saturday 7 November 2015, 8:12am
Trainer Ed Dunlop has reflected on the career of Red Cadeaux as the three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up recovers from a career-ending leg injury. Read more »
Co-trainers have date for cobalt case
Melbourne
Friday 6 November 2015, 5:54pm
A date has been set for the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board to hand down a decision on cobalt charges against Lee and Shannon Hope. Read more »
Flemington track to suit Lees stablemates
Melbourne
Friday 6 November 2015, 5:36pm
Lucia Valentina and Oriental Lady will represent Newcastle trainer Kris Lees in the Matriarch Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Melb Cup heroes in Ballarat homecoming
Melbourne
Friday 6 November 2015, 4:55pm
The Melbourne Cup's newest champions have been given a heroes' reception during a homecoming party on the main street of Ballarat. Read more »
NSW appeal body overturns commentator ban
Sydney
Friday 6 November 2015, 4:48pm
The Appeal Panel of Racing NSW has found that a three-month disqualification against racing media figure Brent Zerafa was too severe. Read more »
It's a tale of two Group 1 rides for Dunn
Melbourne
Friday 6 November 2015, 3:34pm
Dwayne Dunn has a successful Melbourne Cup carnival and is looking to add to his haul on Emirates Stales day. Read more »
Half-brothers take on Chautauqua in Darley
Melbourne
Friday 6 November 2015, 2:28pm
Part-owner Anthony Rix has last year's winner Terravista and his half-brother in the Darley Classic, up against superstar sprinter Chautauqua. Read more »
Lumosty in top shape for G1 Darley Classic
Melbourne
Friday 6 November 2015, 1:58pm
Robert Smerdon saddles up Lumosty for the Darley Classic at Flemington confident the mare will acquit herself well. Read more »
Danny Beasley set to regain lost momentum
Sydney
Friday 6 November 2015, 1:24pm
A broken rib is the latest setback in Danny Beasley's career, but the 40-year-old knows that hard work will bring the opportunities. Read more »
Burn Notice to lift young sire's profile
Brisbane
Friday 6 November 2015, 11:49am
Two-year-old Burn Notice will be out to deliver an important win for his sire Siderius at Doomben. Read more »
Munce happy to rely on experience of Lloyd
Brisbane
Friday 6 November 2015, 11:31am
Chris Munce's theory that stayers go better for senior jockeys will be put to the test again with Perplexity. Read more »
Hugh Bowman suspended for VRC Oaks ride
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 6:43pm
Hugh Bowman has been suspended for careless riding in the VRC Oaks at Flemington. Read more »
Fast facts on retiring jockey Jim Cassidy
Thursday 5 November 2015, 6:43pm
Some facts on jockey Jim Cassidy who has ridden in his last race. Read more »
Pittsburgh Flyer wins at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 6:12pm
The Lee and Shannon Hope-trained Pittsburgh Flyer has finished strongly in the heavy conditions to win the Group Three G H Mumm Stakes at Flemington Read more »
Ciaron Maher wins second consecutive Oaks
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 5:18pm
Jameka has scored a decisive win in the VRC Oaks to give trainer Ciaron Maher his second consecutive victory in the Classic at Flemington. Read more »
Dunn intent on G1 win with Chautauqua
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 4:51pm
Dwayne Dunn reunites with outstanding sprinter Chautauqua in the Darley Classic after missing out on the gelding's Manikato Stakes win through suspension. Read more »
Payne hopes 'team girls' can win at Ascot
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 4:50pm
Two days after her historic Melbourne Cup win, Michelle Payne has been courted by Ascot racing officials to ride in the Shergar Cup. Read more »
Allen gives no quarter in Flemington win
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 4:40pm
The Quarterback has dispelled his trainer's fears about running on a wet track with a powerful win in the Listed Dilmah Earl Grey Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Secret Agenda gives Mick Price another win
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 3:01pm
Secret Agenda has handled a wet Flemington with aplomb to win the Group Three Gucci Stakes for Derby-winning trainer Mick Price. Read more »
Inequality in racing not just about gender
Sydney
Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:59pm
Two female trainers with runners at Canterbury are more concerned about getting an equal playing field for country-trained horse than for themselves. Read more »
Severe storm delays racing at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:34pm
Severe weather conditions are threatening the Oaks day program at Flemington with racing delayed. Read more »
Bush horse wins greys race at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:23pm
Slate On Edge, a gelding trained in the country NSW town of Gulgong, has made his mark on Oaks day at Flemington with victory in the Subzero Challenge. Read more »
Waller pair on trial for Perth campaign
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:23pm
Chris Waller-trained stablemates Amovatio and Moriarty will test their credentials for the Perth summer carnival in the Group One Emirates Stakes. Read more »
Payne's Cup win great moment: Cassidy
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 2:07pm
Jockey Jim Cassidy, one of only four jockeys to win more than 100 Group One races, is riding competitively for the last time on Oaks Day, Read more »
Weather a real Tease for country sprinter
Sydney
Thursday 5 November 2015, 1:47pm
There's not much trainer Stephen Gleeson doesn't know about the opposition in-form sprinter Don't Tease Me will face at Canterbury. Read more »
VRC chairman celebrates Cup carnival win
Melbourne
Thursday 5 November 2015, 1:19pm
Victoria Racing Club chairman Michael Burn has experienced the thrill of winning a race at Flemington for the first time as a part-owner of Yellen. Read more »