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50th anniversary of racing at Sandown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »