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Rudy shows fitness with trial win
Brisbane
Tuesday 11 August 2015, 12:30pm
Group Two winner Rudy has shown his readiness for his upcoming Sydney campaign with a barrier trial win at the Gold Coast, Read more »
Sebring Sun moves closer to Rose start
Sydney
Tuesday 11 August 2015, 7:14am
Sebring Sun has moved up the order of entry for the $1 million Golden Rose with favourite Vancouver to have his first 3yo start in the San Domenico. Read more »
Gordon sets himself up for Haydock
London
Tuesday 11 August 2015, 7:01am
Gordon Lord Byron's third in a Group One race in France has primed him for another tilt at the Haydock Sprint Cup. Read more »
Entries extended for P B Lawrence Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 11 August 2015, 6:38am
Nominations have been extended for the P B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield but there is still quality among the initial 10 entries. Read more »
Moir Stakes option for Fontiton's return
Melbourne
Monday 10 August 2015, 6:19pm
The Group One Moir Stakes is being considered as a first-up target for three-year-old filly Fontiton this spring. Read more »
Quezette Stakes next for Petits Filous
Melbourne
Monday 10 August 2015, 6:02pm
Petits Filous will be out to continue an unbeaten start to her career in the Quezette Stakes after notching two impressive wins at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Sargent-trained mares ready for spring
Sydney
Monday 10 August 2015, 5:36pm
Trainer John Sargent has three staying mares preparing for the spring Cups with Thunder Lady and Kirramosa to kick off at Rosehill. Read more »
Oaks winner Set to bypass Lawrence Stakes
Melbourne
Monday 10 August 2015, 5:34pm
The Memsie Stakes is a likely kick-off point for Set Square despite the mare figuring in the nominations for the P B Lawrence Stakes. Read more »
Japonisme in San Domenico class test
Sydney
Monday 10 August 2015, 3:23pm
Golden Slipper winner Vancouver is the headline act but several others will be out to test him in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Rudy and Teronado to face off in trial
Brisbane
Monday 10 August 2015, 1:48pm
Domcaster Mile fourth placed Rudy is likely to have one run in Brisbane before heading back to Randwick for the Epsom Handicap. Read more »
Rich Enuff wins trial at Cranbourne
Melbourne
Monday 10 August 2015, 12:47pm
The exciting Rich Enuff has shown he is on target for his return to racing with a barrier trial win at Cranbourne. Read more »
Arod team on French weather watch
London
Monday 10 August 2015, 12:01pm
Cox Plate equal favourite Arod will only run in the Prix Jacques le Marois if the weather improves in the lead-up to the Group One race. Read more »
Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 77
Monday 10 August 2015, 11:55am
When Bill Mitchell retired at the end of 2005 I was faced with the decision to keep Prime Thoroughbreds as a Victorian based company or to diversify Read more »
Rock Temple Rocks Pakenham
Monday 10 August 2015, 11:20am
It was a long time between drinks but Rock Temple gave punters something to cheer about after posting his second win in the last race at Pakenham yesterday afternoon Read more »
Muhaarar wins Prix Maurice de Gheest
London
Monday 10 August 2015, 8:02am
Muhaarar has claimed his third Group One sprint of the season, adding the Prix Maurice de Gheest to his Commonwealth and July Cup victories. Read more »
Milestone win for Irishman Ruby Walsh
Melbourne
Monday 10 August 2015, 7:55am
Champion Irish jumps jockey Ruby Walsh heads home having created history with his win on Bashboy in the Australian Grand National Steeplechase. Read more »
Greg Ryan rides winner No. 3323
Sydney
Sunday 9 August 2015, 6:12pm
Bush jockey Greg Ryan has lifted his winning tally to 3323, placing him second on Australia's all-time list. Read more »
Jumps jockey outed for improper riding
Ballarat
Sunday 9 August 2015, 6:10pm
After winning a race at Ballarat, jumps jockey Aaron Lynch has been suspended for three weeks on an improper riding charge. Read more »
Bashboy lands third Grand National Chase
Ballarat
Sunday 9 August 2015, 5:42pm
Bashboy has overcame a poor jump at the second last obstacle to land his third Grand National Steeplechase with superstar Irishman Ruby Walsh aboard. Read more »
Rory Hutchings on his way in Sydney
Sydney
Sunday 9 August 2015, 5:24pm
Chris Waller says apprentice Rory Hutchings first Group win in Australia is only the start for the young New Zealander. Read more »
Duffie earns high praise for NRL comeback
Melbourne
Sunday 9 August 2015, 5:18pm
Melbourne Storm winger Matt Duffie is back to his try-scoring best, crossing twice against Gold Coast in his latest return from serious injury. Read more »
Le Val may have to head south
Brisbane
Sunday 9 August 2015, 4:49pm
Brisbane trainer Noel Doyle may have to head south with Le Val who has crept up in the handicaps in Queensland racing. Read more »
Walsh guides Bashboy to National win
Ballarat
Sunday 9 August 2015, 4:42pm
Irish jockey Ruby Walsh has been the star of the show at Ballarat where he has taken Bashboy to a record-breaking win. Read more »
Tommy Ryan gets Irish eyes smiling
Ballarat
Sunday 9 August 2015, 4:02pm
Jockey Tommy Ryan says J J Houlahan Hurdle winner Vatuvei can be even better once he gets to the bigger steeplechase obstacles. Read more »
Lindsay Park pair to line up in Lawrence
Melbourne
Sunday 9 August 2015, 3:47pm
Lindsay Park co-trainer David Hayes will saddle Dibayani and Petrology at Caulfield before flying to the UK for Criterion's tilt at the Juiddmonte Stakes. Read more »
King's Troop to step up to stakes class
Sydney
Sunday 9 August 2015, 3:30pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is favouring a San Domenico Stakes start for King's Troop who will meet Golden Slipper winner Vancouver in the Group Three race. Read more »
Golden Rose hope to trial at Cranbourne
Melbourne
Sunday 9 August 2015, 2:50pm
Lankan Rupee is back in work preparing for the spring while his trainer Mick Price has some handy three-year-olds ready to trial at Cranbourne. Read more »
Ruby Walsh and Bashboy reign supreme
Ballarat
Sunday 9 August 2015, 2:46pm
Bashboy has won his third Grand National Steeplechase and given champion Irish jockey Ruby Walsh a history-making Australian win. Read more »
Mutual Regard back for a Cups campaign
Melbourne
Sunday 9 August 2015, 1:50pm
A suspensory injury halted Mutual Regard's autumn campaign but he is back in work for new trainer John Sadler. Read more »
Ruby Ride out of action for three months
Brisbane
Sunday 9 August 2015, 12:15pm
Queensland apprentice Ruby Ride has a broken pelvis after being involved in a parade-ring incident at Ipswich. Read more »
Rest of the World team third in Shergar
London
Sunday 9 August 2015, 9:43am
The Rest of the World team featuring Australian jockeys Kerrin McEvoy and Blake Shinn has finished third in the Shergar Cup at Ascot. Read more »
Manageress confirms liking for Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 6:00pm
Manageress has enhanced her Flemington record in a style that could earn her a shot at a Group Two race during the Melbourne Cup carnival. Read more »
Wolfgram celebrates stable switch in style
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2015, 5:49pm
Ron Quinton's latest apprentice Travis Wolfgram has picked up his first city winner in Sydney aboard Boss Lane. Read more »
Rawiller says goodbye with Randwick win
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2015, 5:33pm
Nash Rawiller leaves Sydney for Hong Kong with a winner in his final ride for the time being at Randwick. Read more »
Country trainer lands first Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 5:30pm
Sunday Escape has provided trainer Andrew Murray with another training first in his career, winning at Flemington. Read more »
Shiraz wins Group 3 Aurie's Star by a nose
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 5:23pm
The Tony McEvoy-trained Shiraz has continued his rise in the sprinting ranks with his first Group victory in the Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Steel Zip surprises with easy Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 8 August 2015, 4:57pm
Trainer Pat Duff has labelled Steel Zip's Doomben victory as the easiest of the sprinter's long career. Read more »
Burbero the gun in the WFA Missile Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2015, 4:46pm
A good Randwick track has helped Burbero to victory in the Missile Stakes, giving New Zealand apprentice Rory Hutchings a milestone win in Sydney. Read more »
Sadler joins father with Flemington double
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 4:34pm
Del Prado's win has given apprentice Tom Sadler a metropolitan double at Flemington for trainers who have been influential in his career. Read more »
Flemington breakthrough for young trainer
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 3:44pm
The victory of Shenzhou Steeds at Flemington has provided trainer Mitchell Freedman with an important Melbourne winner. Read more »
Architect goes close to Doomben 1050m mark
Brisbane
Saturday 8 August 2015, 3:35pm
Architect has given Whittington's 1050m Doomben record a shake in winning the Zouki Handicap. Read more »
Sebring Sun earns his way to bigger races
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2015, 3:23pm
Trainer Gary Portelli has big plans for Sebring Sun who has lived up to his hopes with victory in the Listed Rosebud. Read more »
Waller gets first winner from new stable
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2015, 3:16pm
Loophole has become Chris Waller's first winner based at Warwick Farm stables which used to belong to Guy Walter. Read more »
Trainer Louis Baudron fined for outburst
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2015, 3:04pm
Former French trainer Louis Baudron has found himself on the wrong side of officials after being fined for an outburst after the scratching of Orion Love. Read more »
Damian Lane lands city win after HK stint
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 2:25pm
In-form Damian Lane is showing the benefits of a ridng stint in Hong Kong with another winner at Flemington. Read more »
Charmed Harmony earns shot at G1 Memsie
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 2:15pm
Charmed Harmony will head to the Group One Memsie Stakes after bringing up a race-to-race double at Flemington for trainer John Sadler. Read more »
Tarrant grabs his chance with pick-up ride
Brisbane
Saturday 8 August 2015, 2:14pm
Injured Ruby Ride's absence from Doomben has paved the way for another apprentice to make the most of an unexpected opportunity. Read more »
Echo Gal break class record at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 8 August 2015, 1:44pm
The Gai Waterhouse-trained Echo Gal has given nothing else a chance in posting a record-breaking win at Randwick. Read more »
Most Wanted impresses with Flem debut win
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 1:25pm
A deal to sell Most Wanted couldn't get off the ground but the three-year-old has a bright Australian future after winning at Flemington. Read more »
Gallagher hoping to upset Ruby Walsh party
Melbourne
Saturday 8 August 2015, 12:04pm
There will be some familiar faces lining up against Ruby Walsh when the the Irish jockey rides Bashboy in the Grand National Steeplechase. Read more »
Victorian racing back on Sky
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2015, 6:13pm
The Sky Channel blackout of Victorian Racing is over as Tabcorp and Racing Victoria reach a new deal. Read more »
Shinn seeks some Aussie success in England
London
Friday 7 August 2015, 5:47pm
The Aussie cricket team's capitulation in the fourth Ashes Test is only serving to inspire Blake Shinn when he heads to Ascot. Read more »
Temple Of Boom still on his game
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2015, 5:28pm
As he enters his seventh season of racing, Temple Of Boom is showing his trainer Tony Gollan no signs of slowing down. Read more »
Lilly out to dazzle again at Flemington
Melbourne
Friday 7 August 2015, 4:58pm
Lilly Dazzler scored a satisfying win for her trainer Monica Croston at Flemington last start and Croston believes the best is still ahead of the mare. Read more »
Warwick Farm ripped up by vandals
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2015, 3:39pm
A car has ripped up sections of the straight at Warwick Farm, placing the next meeting at the course in doubt. Read more »
SA Group One stars return to the track
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2015, 3:35pm
In a sure sign the spring carnival is fast approaching, Group One stars Happy Trails and Go Indy Go kick off their campaigns at Morphetville on Saturday. Read more »
Voilier primed for stakes win at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2015, 2:59pm
Trainer Gary Nickson hopes to get an early season stakes win with Voilier in the Rosebud at Randwick before the return of the elite three-year-olds. Read more »
Flemington build-up for Caulfield Cup hope
Melbourne
Friday 7 August 2015, 12:52pm
Connections of Albonetti hold Caulfield Cup aspirations and the mare takes a further step in her campaign at Flemington. Read more »
Weights play on McEvoy's mind with Shiraz
Melbourne
Friday 7 August 2015, 12:33pm
A longer term goal has seen Tony McEvoy send sprinter Shiraz to Melbourne to run at Flemington rather than stay at home for a race at Randwick. Read more »
Le Val back on track for success
Brisbane
Friday 7 August 2015, 12:01pm
Noel Doyle had high hopes for Le Val but injuries have scuppered a once-promising career. The five-year-old is now back and chasing wins again. Read more »
Walker suspended for careless riding
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2015, 11:50am
Weeks after returning from a back injury, Michael Walker will again be out of the saddle following a careless riding suspension. Read more »
Barrier blanket for Desert Jeuney
Melbourne
Friday 7 August 2015, 11:05am
Nigel Blackiston expects Desert Jeuney to finish strongly when he steps to 1400m for the first time this campaign at Flemington. Read more »
Ellawisdom to turn the tables at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 7 August 2015, 10:44am
Trevor Thomas believes his horse Ellawisdom can break her own Doomben drought. Read more »
Big Orange and Dubday to press Cup claims
London
Friday 7 August 2015, 7:17am
Big Orange and Dubday will target the Lonsdale Cup and Prix Foy respectively as they press their claims for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Berry, Hawkes to dominate Rwick features
Sydney
Friday 7 August 2015, 6:47am
The Hawkes training partnership and jockey Tommy Berry are poised for a big day out at Randwick when they team up with the favourites in both stakes races. Read more »
Kavanagh, O'Brien appeal prizemoney freeze
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2015, 6:40pm
Two of the five trainers given a Group and Listed prizemoney percentage freeze in Victoria have appealed to the RAD Board over the stewards ruling. Read more »
Beetroot, aspirin in Midsummer Sun drench
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2015, 6:22pm
Gosford Cup winner Midsummer Sun received a drench allegedly containing beetroot, aspirin and Berocca but no cobalt or caffeine, says Mitchell Butterfield. Read more »
Good start crucial to Gal's chances
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2015, 4:13pm
The Gai Waterhouse stable is looking for improved performances from two Randwick runners who had form around Group One winners last spring. Read more »
Bashboy has nine rivals in GN Steeple
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2015, 4:02pm
Bashboy, to be ridden by champion Irish jockey Ruby Walsh, headlines a field of 10 for the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat. Read more »
Bromance brewing in Sydney's top stable
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2015, 2:59pm
It isn't quite Ben Affleck and Matt Damon but a classy gelding and his retired former stablemate have formed the equine version of a bromance. Read more »
McEvoy calls on Oliver for Adelaide trials
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2015, 2:49pm
Tony McEvoy has a team of 17 horses entered for trials at Morphettville with Damien Oliver heading over to ride some of the Melbourne spring hopefuls. Read more »
King looks to end rocky Doomben run
Brisbane
Thursday 6 August 2015, 2:45pm
At the Sunshine Coast Rocky King is close to unbeatable but at Doomben he has simply not been the same horse. Read more »
Red Alto chasing first win at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2015, 2:02pm
Trainer Brent Stanley will look to better races for three-year-old Red Alto if he can break through for a win at his third start at Flemington. Read more »
Fitness edge for Lonrockstar at Flemington
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2015, 1:23pm
Lonrockstar is gaining an affinity with the Flemington straight course which trainer John Sadler hopes will carry him to a black type success. Read more »
Apprentice Loy out for up to six weeks
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2015, 12:21pm
Brodie Loy will be sidelined for at least a month after fracturing his elbow in a race fall at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Monaco Playboy chases a Most Important win
Brisbane
Thursday 6 August 2015, 11:55am
Trevor Miller is hoping Moaco Playboy lands the cash and turns the tables on the Tony Gollan-trained Most Important at Doomben. Read more »
Doggone it, Sebring Sun ready for battle
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2015, 11:36am
A pet dog laid down the gauntlet to Sebring Sun during the week but the horse will face more evenly-matched rivals in the Rosebud at Randwick. Read more »
Track condition the key for Cum Dividend
Brisbane
Thursday 6 August 2015, 11:02am
A trip to Sydney could be on the cards for Cum Dividend, especially if Brisbane's tracks remain on the firm side. Read more »
Harness trainers win cobalt appeal
Brisbane
Thursday 6 August 2015, 10:39am
Three Queensland-based harness racing trainers have won their appeals against cobalt bans - taking advantage of a legal technicality. Read more »
Lake Geneva gets easy kill at Hawkesbury
Sydney
Thursday 6 August 2015, 8:01am
Lake Geneva is no longer among Australian racing's best maidens and her powerful finish at Hawkesbury has her trainer and jockey excited. Read more »
Ruby Walsh looking forward to Ballarat
London
Thursday 6 August 2015, 7:58am
Champion Irish jumps jockey Ruby Walsh is looking forward to the challenge of ridng in Australia for the first time when he partners Bashboy at Ballarat. Read more »
Cirrus Des Aigles could return in Ireland
London
Thursday 6 August 2015, 7:14am
French star Cirrus Des Aigles is on track to make his return from injury in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown. Read more »
Mallyon sidelined for four to six weeks
Melbourne
Thursday 6 August 2015, 7:04am
An ankle injury suffered at trackwork will keep apprentice Katelyn Mallyon out of the saddle for four to six weeks. Read more »
Sandown gets the thumbs up after return
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 6:22pm
Racing returned to Sandown for the first time in four months after undergoing a renovation following a troubled spell in the autumn. Read more »
William Buick to ride 'thriving' Criterion
London
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 6:12pm
The Hayes camp are confident of an improved showing from Criterion in York, as is jockey William Buick. Read more »
Stewards bring early end to Nash's stint
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 5:41pm
Top jockey Nash Rawiller has been suspended for careless riding at Warwick Farm, the penalty marking a premature end to his Sydney sojourn. Read more »
Duric lands the prize first-up from injury
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 5:30pm
A shoulder injury put Vlad Duric on the sidelines but he returned at the first meeting back at Sandown with one ride for a winner. Read more »
Magnus Slipper gives team overdue city win
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 4:57pm
Trainer Carlo Vidotto ended a 14-year drought in the metropolitan area with the victory of Magnus Slipper at Sandown. Read more »
Messene set to fire first-up in Missile
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 4:42pm
Four horses capable of featuring in spring carnival races will represent Team Hawkes at Randwick, headed by Missile Stakes contender Messene. Read more »
Lake Geneva to resume in Hawkesbury maiden
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 4:33pm
Two-time Group One placegetter Lake Geneva will make a low-key return at Hawkesbury ahead of a start in the first leg of the Princess Series. Read more »
Bryan Guy continues hot streak
Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 4:31pm
The Bryan Guy stable is firing and he says it's simply a case of good placement of his horses. Read more »
Sailing By on Thousand Guineas path
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 4:14pm
The Mick Price-trained Sailing By has broken her maiden at her third start at Sandown and will be aimed towards the Thousand Guineas this spring. Read more »
Of The Brave gallops strongly at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 3:50pm
An exhibition gallop between races at Sandown has trainer Mark Riley and jockey Stephen Baster excited at the spring prospects of Of The Brave. Read more »
King's Troop reigns at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 3:45pm
King's Troop, a three quarter brother to Snitzel, has earned a shot at black-type company with an authorative Warwick Farm victory. Read more »
Celebrating Beneteau's first-crop success
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 3:31pm
It's the one experience every stud farm hopes to avoid, when a young stallion's every winner elicits more sorrow than excitement, because their sire is dead. Read more »
Eight 2YO winners in 23 days wins title
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 3:26pm
A month ago Not A Single Doubt's chances of once again topping the Australian 2YO Sires' list by winners didn't look great. Read more »
Brodie Loy taken to hospital after fall
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 3:24pm
Godolphin apprentice Brodie Loy has suffered a possible fractured elbow and and been transported to hospital after a race fall at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Redoute's Choice & sons in Australia's top 10
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 3:21pm
Redoute's Choice has been joined for the first time in the top ten on the Australian General Sires' Premiership by both of his Arrowfield-based sons, Snitzel and Not A Single Doubt. Read more »
Le Bonsir aiming to break straight hoodoo
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 2:48pm
With three second placings from his last three runs over the Flemington 1200m, Le Bonsir is out to break his hoodoo in the Aurie's Star Handicap. Read more »
Gollan's girl wins at first start
Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 2:11pm
My Girl Hayley proved her promise to trainer Tony Gollan as she breezed to a speedy win at her first ever start. Read more »