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Avdulla booked for Secretariat Stakes ride
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 1:53pm
Top Sydney jockey Brenton Avdulla is poised to make his American debut after being booked to ride Goldstream in the Secretariat Stakes at Arlington. Read more »
Facile Tigre to continue racing
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 11:30am
He's been the unlucky one of Jason McLachlan's two stable stars but Facile Tigre will keep racing, even as Phelan Ready heads into retirement. Read more »
NZ stayer heads Caulfield Cup market
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 7:48am
Mongolian Khan is the early Caulfield Cup favourite while Arod is among four horses at the top of the Cox Plate market after release of nominations. Read more »
Ruby Walsh to ride Bashboy in GN Steeple
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 7:33am
One of the all-time great jumps racing jockeys Ruby Walsh will ride Bashboy in the Grand National Steeplechase in Victoria. Read more »
John Camilleri admits lying to stewards
Sydney
Wednesday 5 August 2015, 7:21am
John Camilleri admitted to lying to stewards, while Sam Kavanagh revealed his drenching of horses nearly saw his partner leave with their baby. Read more »
Stablehand outed after Diademe inquiry
Brisbane
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 6:00pm
An employee of the Bjorn Baker stable has been disqualified over unregistered products but the trainer has been cleared. Read more »
Officials happy with quality spring noms
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 3:39pm
The Caulfield Cup has attracted 209 nominations including 25 internationals while the Cox Plate has 173 entries including 20 overseas-trained horses. Read more »
Missile Stakes pair trial well at Rosehill
Sydney
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 2:00pm
Two horses set to resume in the Group Two Missile Stakes at Randwick have proved their readiness with strong barrier trial performances. Read more »
Decision pending on Zebrinz's return race
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 1:53pm
Five-year-old Zebrinz is set to resume at Flemington but whether he runs in the Aurie's Star Handicap or a 1000m benchmark race is yet to be decided. Read more »
Mallyon cleared of broken ankle
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 1:11pm
Apprentice Katelyn Mallyon has been cleared of a broken ankle. Read more »
Avdulla to help Sun shine in Rosebud
Sydney
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 12:51pm
An on-the-ball Gary Portelli has snapped up the services of Brenton Avdulla to ride Sebring Sun at Randwick. Read more »
Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 76
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 12:18pm
When Hugh Bowman drove Raido to the front at Canterbury today he became our 40th winner for the season with many of these wins metropolitan class victories. Read more »
Racing returns to Sandown after renovation
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 12:08pm
An eight-race program will signal the return to racing at Sandown after being out of action for the past four months so that remedial work could be done. Read more »
Melbourne plans for Grafton Guineas winner
Sydney
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 10:47am
Grafton Guineas winner Braces will headline a team of three runners for Greg Hickman at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Vet admits protecting Melbourne trainers
Sydney
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 7:36am
Dr Tom Brennan, a central figure in the Sam Kavanagh cobalt case, says he originally lied about his involvement to protect to Melbourne trainers. Read more »
Undrafted to be aimed at Breeders' Cup
London
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 6:47am
American horse Undrafted who beat Australian Brazen Beau at Royal Ascot, will be aimed at the Breeders' Cup. Read more »
Spring race nominations to be released
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 August 2015, 6:45am
Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate nominations are set to be released with Melbourne Cup nominations a little under a month away. Read more »
Bowman wins Darwin Cup on Lightinithenite
Melbourne
Monday 3 August 2015, 7:07pm
Lighinthenite streeted the field to win the Darwin Cup by nine lengths, as Hugh Bowman stood high in the irons. Read more »
Extra entries boost Missile nominations
Sydney
Monday 3 August 2015, 4:21pm
Group One winner Temple Of Boom is among a handy group of late entries for the first Group race of the Sydney season. Read more »
Extra Zero back for another campaign
Melbourne
Monday 3 August 2015, 4:07pm
Veteran galloper Extra Zero will resume at Flemington ahead of a campaign which could include the Group One Mackinnon Stakes. Read more »
Five trainers face prize money freeze
Melbourne
Monday 3 August 2015, 3:44pm
Racing Victoria stewards will suspend stakes-race prize money payments to five trainers facing cobalt charges. Read more »
Press Statement on Golden Rose trail
Sydney
Monday 3 August 2015, 2:13pm
Juvenile Group One winner Press Statement will step up his spring preparation in a barrier trial at Rosehill. Read more »
Trinder chasing more Melbourne success
Melbourne
Monday 3 August 2015, 1:58pm
Fresh from the Melbourne success of Valiant Warrior, Adam Trinder will head to Flemington with Tasmanian Oaks placegetter At The Weekend. Read more »
Jockey Greg Ryan equals riding milestone
Sydney
Monday 3 August 2015, 1:50pm
The well-travelled Greg Ryan has won the opening race at Forbes to equal a mark reached by just two other Australian jockeys. Read more »
Sea Eagles belong in NRL finals: Reynolds
Sydney
Monday 3 August 2015, 12:38pm
Souths halfback Adam Reynolds says Manly deserve an NRL finals spot as the two sides prepare for a Brookvale Oval showdown. Read more »
Pateman to appeal ban to keep Bashboy ride
Melbourne
Monday 3 August 2015, 12:11pm
Steve Pateman's hopes of keeping the ride on Bashboy at Ballarat hinge on his appeal against a careless riding charge. Read more »
American Pharoah wins Haskell Invitational
Ocean Port
Monday 3 August 2015, 8:31am
American Pharoah has dominated his rivals in winning the Haskell Invitational, the colt's first start since claiming the Triple Crown. Read more »
I was desperate for winners: Sam Kavanagh
Sydney
Monday 3 August 2015, 6:36am
A vet has told the Sam Kavanagh cobalt inquiry he did not arrange for Midsummer Sun to be treated on Gosford Cup day. Read more »
Greg Ryan nearing riding milestone
Sydney
Sunday 2 August 2015, 5:53pm
Country jockey Greg Ryan is poised to become the just second rider to pass 3322 winners in Australia when he rides at Forbes. Read more »
No Melbourne spring for Lucky Tom
Brisbane
Sunday 2 August 2015, 5:28pm
Veteran trainer Harold Norman rates Lucky Tom as potentially the best horse he has trained but won't be rushing back to Melbourne with him. Read more »
Bullrush to make debut at Goulburn
Sydney
Sunday 2 August 2015, 5:12pm
The Hawkes stable will pay a rare visit to the country with former New Zealander Bullrush to begin his career at Goulburn. Read more »
Diademe inquiry set to resume
Brisbane
Sunday 2 August 2015, 4:16pm
Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker will attend a Brisbane inquiry into possible race day treatment of Diademe at the Gold Coast. Read more »
McEvoy happy with spring carnival hopes
Melbourne
Sunday 2 August 2015, 4:00pm
Big Memory will be kept to 2400 metres or less in the spring with trainer Tony McEvoy saying the 3200 metres of the Melbourne Cup is beyond him. Read more »
Weary to get an early start to spring
Sydney
Sunday 2 August 2015, 3:40pm
Trainer Chris Waller hopes Weary can get an early start to the spring in the Missile Stakes, the first Group race of the Sydney season. Read more »
Aurie's Star a target for Dibayani
Melbourne
Sunday 2 August 2015, 2:35pm
Dibayani has done so well since arriving at Lindsay Park from Hong Kong, co-trainer tom Dabernig says he is ready to race in the Aurie's Star. Read more »
Tony Gollan flags interstate stable
Brisbane
Sunday 2 August 2015, 1:48pm
Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan says he has ambitions to open a stable in either Victoria or NSW. Read more »
American Pharoah tunes up for Haskell
Oceanport
Sunday 2 August 2015, 1:12pm
American Pharoah has had his final work-out before he tries to add the Haskell Invitational in New Jersey to his Triple Crown. Read more »
No golden farewell for Richard Hughes
Goodwood
Sunday 2 August 2015, 2:58am
Three-time British champion jockey Richard Hughes has failed to sign off his stellar career with a fairytale victory at the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Read more »
Baster suspended at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 6:11pm
Stephen Baster has been suspended for seven meetings after pleading guilty to careless riding at Moonee Valley. Read more »
McDonald outed for second time in a week
Sydney
Saturday 1 August 2015, 5:54pm
James McDonald has copped his second suspension in three days and will miss the next two feature meetings tn Sydney. Read more »
Schofield lands first city win since April
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 5:44pm
Chad Schofield will head home to Sydney for a short break with family as he prepares for a Hong Kong stint. Read more »
Valiant win at Valley for Tassie sprinter
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 5:36pm
Trainer Adam Trinder will keep Tasmanian sprinter Valiant Warrior in Melbourne for more sprint races after the gelding's Moonee Valley success. Read more »
Dantga keeps perfect record in Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 1 August 2015, 4:59pm
His behaviour left a lot be desired before the race, but it hasn't been enough to stop Dantga from adding to an unblemished record at Doomben. Read more »
Keepit To Yourself proves up to Challenge
Sydney
Saturday 1 August 2015, 4:38pm
Keepit To Yourself has upset the favourites in the Winter Challenge to give training partners Jim and Greg Lee a Listed win. Read more »
Oldtimers leave their mark in Valley wins
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 3:34pm
Nine-year-olds Bagman and Our Nkwazi have completed a rare Moonee Valley double, having won at the corresponding meeting last year. Read more »
First Bloom gives Weir first win of season
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 3:28pm
First Bloom has got premier trainer Darren Weir off the mark for the new season with victory over Spirit Of Heaven at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Satirical Lass sizzles in sprint victory
Brisbane
Saturday 1 August 2015, 3:15pm
Brisbane mare Satirical Lass has made it two wins on end at Doomben to put herself in the frame for an interstate campaign. Read more »
Listed Wyong Gold Cup in Campania's sights
Sydney
Saturday 1 August 2015, 2:58pm
More than two years after she last raced at stakes level, Campania's Rosehill win has earned her a shot at a better race. Read more »
Our Nkwazi back for more Valley success
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 2:55pm
Our Nkwazi has landed his third Moonee Valley win in the past year with a last-stride victory over Hard Romp. Read more »
Godolphin's Demonstrate scores at Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 1:59pm
The John O'Shea-trained Demonstrate has started his three-year-old season on a winning note with a city victory over 1000m at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Waller quizzed over Sir Mako venue switch
Sydney
Saturday 1 August 2015, 1:51pm
Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller has had a mixed opening day of the season with a Rosehill double soured by stewards' questions over Sir Mako. Read more »
Petit Filous scores second Valley success
Melbourne
Saturday 1 August 2015, 1:30pm
The Ciaron Maher-trained Petit Filous has landed back-to-back Moonee Valley wins to earn a start in the Quezette Stakes. Read more »
Honesta in come-from-behind Doomben win
Brisbane
Saturday 1 August 2015, 1:11pm
The John Thompson-trained Honesta has given away a big start before beating Halls Creek at Doomben. Read more »
American Pharoah draws crowd for Haskell
Oceanport
Saturday 1 August 2015, 7:20am
American Pharoah has attracted a large crowd as he gallolped at Monmouth Park ahead of his appearance in the Haskell International. Read more »
Vancouver wins tough trial at Randwick
Sydney
Friday 31 July 2015, 5:41pm
Golden Slipper winner Vancouver has rallied to win a barrier trial at Randwick in preparation for his spring campaign. Read more »
Injured jockey Amy Herrmann in rehab
Adelaide
Friday 31 July 2015, 5:40pm
Injured jockey Amy Herrmann has been moved to a rehabilitation centre in Adelaide and is making progress but still suffering Post Traumatic Amnesia. Read more »
City racing has Mallyon's full attention
Melbourne
Friday 31 July 2015, 4:52pm
Katelyn Mallyon needs two winners to outride her metropolitan claim and will be restricting her riding to the city area for the majority of the next month. Read more »
Schofield with good chances at Valley
Melbourne
Friday 31 July 2015, 4:18pm
Jockey Chad Schofield is looking forward to the new season which includes a contract to ride in Hong Kong. Read more »
Regular to resume at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 31 July 2015, 3:36pm
Trainer Bryan Guy expects Regular to race well fresh after two barrier trials to get him ready for Doomben. Read more »
Wouldnt It Be Nice to win the Challenge
Sydney
Friday 31 July 2015, 3:05pm
Wouldnt It Be Nice gets a weight advantage over Rugged Cross in the Winter Challenge, the first stakes race of the new season. Read more »
Classy horses to have exhibition gallops
Melbourne
Friday 31 July 2015, 2:00pm
A number of spring carnival contenders will have exhibition gallops between races at Morphettville as they build up towards race returns. Read more »
Tony Gollan begins quest for next title
Brisbane
Friday 31 July 2015, 1:53pm
Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan begins his quest for a third title with two runners at Doomben. Read more »
Petits Filous back for more at the Valley
Melbourne
Friday 31 July 2015, 1:43pm
Petits Filous returns to the scene of her debut win at Moonee Valley to take on tougher opposition at her second start. Read more »
Schmitt ordered to write apology letters
Melbourne
Friday 31 July 2015, 1:34pm
Daniel Schmitt has been ordered to formally apologise to AFL players Adam Goodes and Bachar Houli for racist comments he posted on Twitter. Read more »
Broodmare plans on hold for Anna Lizzie
Brisbane
Friday 31 July 2015, 12:22pm
If Anna Lizzie performs as trainer Dan Bougoure expects at Doomben, the mare will embark on another campaign rather than motherhood. Read more »
Weir falls agonisingly short of 300 mark
Melbourne
Friday 31 July 2015, 8:26am
Needing just two winners to reach the 300 for the season, trainer Darren Weir has gone winless at the final meeting at Pakenham. Read more »
Ryan renews quest for riding milestone
Sydney
Friday 31 July 2015, 8:06am
The well-travelled Greg Ryan needs three more winners to reach a riding milestone achieved by just two other Australian jockeys. Read more »
Jockey Richard Hughes nears the end
London
Friday 31 July 2015, 7:13am
Jockey Richard Hughes has six rides on the final day of the Goodwood festival, his last meeting before he turns his hand to training. Read more »
Big Orange on target for Melbourne Cup
London
Friday 31 July 2015, 6:40am
Big Orange and Trip To Paris, first and third in the Goodwood Cup, are both on target to come to Australia for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Japanese stayer Fame Game aimed at Cups
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 6:19pm
Japanese stayer Fame Game is set to be one of the international visitors for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups this spring. Read more »
Cobalt show cause rulings set for Monday
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 6:00pm
Five Victorian trainers will find out next week whether they can continue their training careers until cobalt charges against them are heard. Read more »
Stanaway seven finish in reverse order
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 5:52pm
Bryce Stanaway provided more than half the field in a race at Sale but the trainer left empty handed. Read more »
Brother to G1 placegetter stars at Gosford
Sydney
Thursday 30 July 2015, 5:38pm
A win aboard His Majesty at Gosford has capped a great season for Blake Shinn who has taken out the national jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Old friends still hold Snowden in Esteem
Sydney
Thursday 30 July 2015, 5:36pm
Peter Snowden will turn back the clock when he saddles up a Rosehill runner for racing's famous Ingham family. Read more »
Trinder expects Valley to suit Warrior
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 4:34pm
Trainer Adam Trinder believes Moonee Valley will suit Tasmanian sprinter Valiant Warrior better than the Flemington straight track. Read more »
Valley flat run to sharpen up Thubiaan
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 3:29pm
Trainer Eric Musgrove says a month between runs is too long for jumper Thubiaan who will contest a flat race at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Ruscello to return at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 3:28pm
Imported stayer Ruscello will make his return from a lengthy lay-off at Moonee Valley for new trainer Archie Alexander. Read more »
Cummings weighing up options for Promise
Sydney
Thursday 30 July 2015, 3:03pm
Trainer Anthony Cummings is mulling over his next move with Fulfilled Promise, his only acceptor at the first Sydney race meeting of the season. Read more »
Robert Heathcote happy with season
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2015, 2:53pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote is happy with his season and is hoping to kick-start the new one on a winning note at Doomben. Read more »
Rochelle Smith inquiry adjourned
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2015, 2:46pm
Queensland stewards have adjourned an inquiry into the elevated cobalt levels in two horses from Rochelle Smith's stable. Read more »
Queensland trainer Tom Dawson dies at 98
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2015, 1:44pm
Trainer Tom Dawson, a member of the Queensland Hall of Fame and known as a jockey mentor, has died aged 98. Read more »
Weather key to record holder's return
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 1:19pm
Sweet Emily's trainer is keen to kick off the mare's campaign at Moonee Valley where she holds the 1000m track record. Read more »
Adorabeel set for Choice spring campaign
Sydney
Thursday 30 July 2015, 12:55pm
Joe Pride says progressive mare Adorabeel fits a remarkably similar profile to two-time Group One winner Sacred Choice. Read more »
Weight, barrier hurdles for stablemates
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2015, 11:02am
Tony Sears is banking on the claim of apprentice James Orman to offset a steep weight rise for last-start winner Choice Bro at Doomben. Read more »
Pat Duff on the mend after tough month
Brisbane
Thursday 30 July 2015, 10:40am
Trainer Pat Duff is keen to get back to the racetrack having spent a month in hospital following complications from hip surgery. Read more »
Ed Dunlop excited by Trip to Goodwood
London
Thursday 30 July 2015, 8:00am
Trip To Paris can cement a trip to Australia when he runs as favourite in the Group Two Goodood Cup. Read more »
Schofield suspended at Cranbourne
Melbourne
Thursday 30 July 2015, 7:50am
Chad Schofield has been suspended for 10 meetings for careless riding at Cranbourne with the ban to begin after he rides at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Famous broadcaster Peter O'Sullevan dies
London
Thursday 30 July 2015, 7:19am
Sir Peter O'Sullevan, widely regarded as the greatest ever British racing commentator, has died at the age of 97, Read more »
Solow wins the Sussex Stakes
London
Thursday 30 July 2015, 6:40am
French star Solow has added another Group One win to his resume with victory in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Read more »
Dandino continues on path to spring return
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 6:08pm
Imported stayer Dandino is on a path towards a spring carnival return from an injury lay-off and has continued his build-up with a jumpout at Ballarat. Read more »
Yendall finishes season with a winner
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 5:40pm
Jockey Dean Yendall has finished the season with 144 wins nationwide after adding to his season tally with a victory at Cranbourne. Read more »
Tim Bell signals new season intent
Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 4:58pm
An early double from Tim Bell at the Sunshine Coast will serve as his launching pad for the new racing season. Read more »
RA stands firm on new whip restrictions
Sydney
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 4:29pm
Racing Australia says it has undertaken due process before announcing the introduction of new whip restrictions which will come into effect in December. Read more »
Golden Slipper winner Phelan Ready retired
Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 3:15pm
The last horse to win the Magic Millions-Golden Slipper double, Phelan Ready has been retired after 59 race starts. Read more »
Rosehill just the start for Land's End
Sydney
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 2:45pm
An expensive colt with a high profile group of owners will headline Gerald Ryan's team for the first meeting of the new season at Rosehill. Read more »
Lane gets winner on first day back in Vic
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 2:21pm
Talented jockey Damian Lane has ridden at winner at Cranbourne in his first meeting back in Victoria after a riding stint in Hong Kong. Read more »
Bannerot charges into winner's circle
Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 2:03pm
Wendy Bannerot has doine it again, bringing injured horses back to the track to record impressive wins. Read more »
Stream Ahead out to remain unbeaten
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 1:49pm
Stream Ahead will be one of three fillies trying to maintain an unbeaten start to their careers in the first race of the new season at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Hugh Bowman secures Sydney jockeys' title
Sydney
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 1:35pm
Hugh Bowman says he feels a sense of achievement after securing the Sydney jockeys' premiership for the third time. Read more »
Leading trainers reject prizemoney freeze
Melbourne
Wednesday 29 July 2015, 12:14pm
Peter Moody, Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien say they face financial ruin if they are suspended or receive a prizemoney freeze from the RAD Board. Read more »