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Sydney premiership battle hots up

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 3:46pm

The battle for the Sydney premiership continues at Canterbury with Blake Shinn and Hugh Bowman trying to get an advantage over an absent James McDonald.  Read more »

Darby McCarthy proud of youth scholarship

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 2:48pm

A scholarship has been endowed in the name of Darby McCarthy, one of the greatest jockeys, and he hopes it will open doors for indigenous youth.  Read more »

VRC adds to ballot exempt races for Cup

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 1:51pm

The Group Three Bart Cummings added to races carrying Melbourne Cup exemption but there will still be no emergencies in the famous race.  Read more »

RSPCA condemns horse death in jumps race

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 1:28pm

The RSPCA is again calling for an end to jumps racing after a horse died at a race meet in Victoria over the weekend.  Read more »

ATC executive to front RNSW over conduct

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 12:48pm

ATC senior executive Matt Rudolph will continue in his role with the club until allegations of misconduct in the Sam Kavanagh cobalt case are heard.  Read more »

10th stakes performer for Manhattan Rain

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 11:15am

Progressive young sire Manhattan Rain posted his 10th stakes performer when Wild Rain was joint runner-up in Saturday's $160,000 MRC Sir John Monash S. 1100m G3.  Read more »

All American's first winner in Hong Kong

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 11:13am

John Moore's seventh Hong Kong trainer's premiership looks much more certain after four winners at Sha Tin  Read more »

Chris Waller pleased with Brazen Beau work

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 7:51am

Trainer Chris Waller is pleased with Brazen Beau having watched him work at Newmarket ahead of the July Cup at the course.  Read more »

Flemington next stop in premiership race

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 7:18am

Two horses Craig Williams won on for trainer John Sadler last start are set to form part of the premiership contender's book of rides at Flemington.  Read more »

David Vandyke fined $12,000

Monday 6 July 2015, 6:08pm

Ttrainer David Vandyke has been fined $12,000 after a filly, who is no longer in his care, retuned a positive result to a bronchodilator banned on raceday.  Read more »

Bengal Cat out to press spring claims

Monday 6 July 2015, 5:22pm

John Sadler will get a better guide on whether Bengal Cat is a legitimate spring carnival contender when the filly runs in the Taj Rossi Series Final.  Read more »

Firmer Grafton track to suit Turbulent Jet

Monday 6 July 2015, 5:06pm

Turbulent Jet has missed a couple of starts because of wet tracks but trainer Lee Curtis is confident a firmer Grafton surface will suit in the Ramornie.  Read more »

Tiny's Legacy to back up in Winter Champs

Monday 6 July 2015, 4:45pm

Tiny's Legacy has won a heat of the Winter Championship Series and trainer Nigel Blackiston is hoping the gelding can make his presence felt in the Final.  Read more »

Pakenham sandwich row continues

Monday 6 July 2015, 3:48pm

The lack of sandwiches for trainers at Pakenham has prompted a war of words between Bryce Stanaway and club chief executive Michael Hodge.  Read more »

Winter racing suits Intrepid Way

Monday 6 July 2015, 3:46pm

Co-trainer Amanda Turner hopes to send two-year-old Intrepid Way for a short break on a winning note at Randwick before she maps out a spring campaign.  Read more »

Moody investigation close to completion

Monday 6 July 2015, 1:07pm

A decision on whether trainer Peter Moody will be charged over Lidari's elevated cobalt reading is expected soon.  Read more »

Arc a likely swan song for Golden Horn

Monday 6 July 2015, 12:11pm

Anthony Oppenheimer says his champion colt Golden Horn is unlikely to race on as a four-year-old with the Arc his likely swan song.  Read more »

Brazen Beau favourite for July Cup

Monday 6 July 2015, 7:25am

Sydney trainer Chris Waller has made his way to England to oversee Brazen Beau's final preparation for the July Cup.  Read more »

Scratchings on the menu for Stanaway

Sunday 5 July 2015, 6:44pm

Trainer Bryce Stanaway has withdrawn runners at Pakenham in a dispute with an official over a sandwich.  Read more »

Rider needed for Criterion in Juddmonte

Sunday 5 July 2015, 6:10pm

Criterion will need a new rider in the Juddmonte Stakes with Chad Schofield unable to take the mount.  Read more »

Gauci still keen as ever to ride winners

Sunday 5 July 2015, 5:17pm

Veteran jockey Darren Gauci says he's determined to keep working hard for opportunities after making an impact at Caulfield with a winning double.  Read more »

Chad Schofield on the move again

Sunday 5 July 2015, 5:08pm

Young Australian jockey Chad Schofield will be on the move for the next few weeks before settling in Hong Kong for six months.  Read more »

Ball Of Muscle to be aimed at Moir Stakes

Sunday 5 July 2015, 4:03pm

Trainer Jore Pride believes the shortening of the Moir Stakes to 1000 metres presents Ball Of Muscle with the ideal Group One opportunity.  Read more »

Hayes has high spring hopes for Sistonic

Sunday 5 July 2015, 3:49pm

Sistonic's first racing campaign didn't end the way trainer David Hayes had hoped but he believes she can start to fulfil her stakes potential this spring.  Read more »

Steel Zip on the Ramornie borderline

Sunday 5 July 2015, 1:33pm

If Steel Zip can get into the Ramornie Handicap field, trainer Pat Duff is confident he can make his presence felt in the feature sprint at Grafton.  Read more »

Golden Horn shines in Eclipse victory

Sunday 5 July 2015, 9:54am

Golden Horn has put himself in rare company, completing the Epsom Derby-Eclipse double with jockey Frankie Dettori saying he is up with the best.  Read more »

Chad Schofield out of luck in Durban July

Sunday 5 July 2015, 9:08am

Australian jockey Chad Schofield has finished out of the money in the Durban July in South Africa won by Power King.  Read more »

Collett outed again on Fiftyshadesofgrey

Saturday 4 July 2015, 5:48pm

Jason Collett has been suspended for the second time in as many rides on the Marc Conners-trained Fiftyshadesofgrey.  Read more »

NJT colours in winning form at Caulfield

Saturday 4 July 2015, 5:26pm

The National Jockeys Trust raceday has provided three omen winners wth Green Card, Radical and Our Harmony saluting in the support group's silks.  Read more »

Monash win puts Dunn on top in title race

Saturday 4 July 2015, 5:16pm

Dwayne Dunn has hit the front in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership after his win on Miss Promiscuity in the Sir John Monash Stakes.  Read more »

Shinn pegs another win back on McDonald

Saturday 4 July 2015, 5:02pm

Blake Shinn is wearing away at James McDonald's lead in the Sydney jockeys' premiership with one winner at Rosehill bridging the gap to three.  Read more »

Haussmann breaks through at stakes level

Saturday 4 July 2015, 4:20pm

Haussmann will try to repeat his stablemate Generalife's double of the Civic Stakes and Winter Stakes having claimed the first leg at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mister Impatience wins Listed 3200m Cup

Saturday 4 July 2015, 4:12pm

Victorian-trained stayer Mister Impatience has arrived in the last stride to win the Listed Queensland Cup over 3200m.  Read more »

Sadler goes wrong way, gets right result

Saturday 4 July 2015, 3:57pm

The John Sadler-trained Charmed Harmony has scored a front-running win at Caulfield with stablemate Henwood finishing third.  Read more »

Trakstar reprieve pays ultimate dividend

Saturday 4 July 2015, 3:22pm

The Tony Gollan-trained Trakstar has appreciated a better-than-expected surface to win at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Rich Jack triumph a first for Heffernan

Saturday 4 July 2015, 3:04pm

An all-the-way win to Rick Jack has provided Carole Heffernan with a special moment in her training career.  Read more »

Sir Mako making his mark in Sydney racing

Saturday 4 July 2015, 2:46pm

Sir Mako has brought up his second win from three Sydney starts, scoring over 1900m at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bridget Grylls lands anniversary victory

Saturday 4 July 2015, 1:49pm

Bridget Grylls continues to chalk up the Queensland winners since arriving from New Zealand, with her latest victory coming on Shotacross The Bow.  Read more »

Surfin' Safari keeps winning streak going

Saturday 4 July 2015, 1:33pm

Two-year-old Surfin' Safari has taken his record to four wins from six starts with victory at Rosehill on a heavy track.  Read more »

Dunn posts 50th metro winner of the season

Saturday 4 July 2015, 1:28pm

Dwayne Dunn has made the most of Craig Williams's absence from Caulfield with an important win on Pilly's Wish.  Read more »

Green Card impresses with Caulfield win

Saturday 4 July 2015, 12:39pm

Green Card will be aimed at the Caulfield Guineas after racing to a convincing win over Magna Rossa at Caulfield.  Read more »

Patrick Moloney suspended for one month

Friday 3 July 2015, 6:54pm

Leading apprentice Patrick Moloney has been suspended for a month for careless riding at Bendigo in a race which three riders were dislodged.  Read more »

Two September meetings moved from Sandown

Friday 3 July 2015, 5:32pm

Racing Victoria has announced two meetings have been moved from Sandown in September to avoid overtaxing the track.  Read more »

Dee looking for more metropolitan wins

Friday 3 July 2015, 5:12pm

After four winners at the most recent metropolitan meeting in Victoria, Michael Dee will be out for more success at Caulfield with a handy book of rides.  Read more »

Madonna Lily to live up to her pedigree

Friday 3 July 2015, 5:07pm

John Salanitri has high hopes Caulfield debutante Madonna Lily can live up to her breeding in the spring.  Read more »

It's our very own 'Super'Saturday

Friday 3 July 2015, 4:45pm

Saturday the Fourth of July 2015 looms as one of the most exciting days in the short history of Grand Syndicates.  Read more »

Anatina out to bounce back in G3 Monash

Friday 3 July 2015, 3:59pm

Robert Smerdon is hoping for an improved showing from Anatina in the Sir John Monash Stakes which will help decide her racing future.  Read more »

Barge And Charge to stay the distance

Friday 3 July 2015, 3:37pm

Local trainer Andrew Williamson is confident former Sydney horse Barge And Charge can stay the 3200 metres at the Sunshine Coast in the Queensland Cup.  Read more »

Spicer chasing win in race he sponsors

Friday 3 July 2015, 2:44pm

Brad Spicer is upbeat about the chances of favourite Word Of Mouth making it back-to-back wins when he runs in the Spicer Thoroughbreds Handicap.  Read more »

American Pharoah headed to Haskell

Friday 3 July 2015, 2:39pm

United States triple crown winner American Pharoah will have his next race in the Haskell Invitational.  Read more »

Waller in the dark about import Diametric

Friday 3 July 2015, 2:09pm

Civic Stakes hopeful Diametric remains an enigma to Chris Waller but the trainer reckons he has stablemate Rugged Cross figured out.  Read more »

Avalanches to be tested in open company

Friday 3 July 2015, 12:31pm

Avalanches has already proved a profitable buy for his owners and can add to his prize money when he steps out in open company at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

New experience for Chad Schofield

Friday 3 July 2015, 11:47am

Young Australian jockey Chad Schofield will have his first ride in the country of his birth when he rides in South Africa's biggest race, the Durban July.  Read more »

Qld trainers under cobalt microscope

Friday 3 July 2015, 11:39am

Horses from two Queensland thoroughbred stables and one harness racing stable have returned irregularities to cobalt.  Read more »

See The World to end dry spell for Pride

Friday 3 July 2015, 6:55am

Trainer Joe Pride will look to convert his winning provincial form into city success when he runs four horses at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pendleton thrilled with racing debut

Friday 3 July 2015, 6:51am

Victoria Pendleton has finished unplaced in her first race as a jockey but the champion cyclist says she can hardly wait to do it again.  Read more »

Creighton discharged from hospital

Friday 3 July 2015, 6:31am

Jockey Eddie Creighton has been discharged from a Melbourne hospital after making a quick recovery from a fall.  Read more »

Weights released for Grafton feature races

Thursday 2 July 2015, 5:49pm

Weights have been released for the two feature races during the Grafton carnival with Bonfire heading handicaps for the Grafton Cup.  Read more »

Cox Plate the aim for Italian Derby winner

Thursday 2 July 2015, 5:32pm

Italian Derby winner Goldstream has been acquired by Australian Bloodstock with the Cox Plate in connections' sights.  Read more »

Wide gate adds to Miss Promiscuity's task

Thursday 2 July 2015, 4:03pm

David Hayes has two runners in the Sir John Monash Stakes and despite a wide barrier is leaning to Miss Promiscuity as his leading chance.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 72

Thursday 2 July 2015, 3:53pm

The Grafton Cup Carnival gets under way on Sunday with the running of the South Grafton Cup and then heads to Ramornie Day on Wednesday,  Read more »

Pride on a mission to end losing streak

Thursday 2 July 2015, 3:49pm

Trainer Joe Pride is hoping See The World can end a rare run of outs for his stable in the Listed Civic Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hioctdane heads interstate in winning form

Thursday 2 July 2015, 1:31pm

Five-year-old Hioctdane has returned to form this campaign with four-straight wins in South Australia and earned an interstate trip to run at Caulfield.  Read more »

Six people charged over cobalt case

Thursday 2 July 2015, 1:04pm

Trainer Sam Kavanagh will front Racing NSW stewards to face 24 charges arising from Midsummer Sun's positive drug test.  Read more »

Alannah Fancourt gets her city chance

Thursday 2 July 2015, 12:46pm

Three-kilo claiming apprentice Allanah Fancourt will get some opportunities to ride her maiden weekend city winner on Saturday.  Read more »

Vanbrugh poised to stake carnival claims

Thursday 2 July 2015, 12:27pm

Chris Waller will give up-and-coming colt Vanbrugh the chance to book a spot on his spring carnival team when the youngster resumes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Eurell hopes Actuariat overcomes wide draw

Thursday 2 July 2015, 12:23pm

Stakes-placed Actuariat resumes from a freshen-up at Caulfield and trainer Greg Eurell is hopeful he can overcome a wide draw and be in the finish.  Read more »

Husson Choice primed for Queensland Cup

Thursday 2 July 2015, 12:09pm

Neither two miles or a wet track will prove to be a problem for Husson Choice in the Queensland Cup.  Read more »

Tony Gollan chasing training record

Thursday 2 July 2015, 10:58am

Tony Gollan is looking for the most city winners trained in Brisbane in a single season since Bruce McLachlan had 78 in 1987/88.  Read more »

Vets to be licensed by Racing NSW

Thursday 2 July 2015, 9:37am

Racing NSW is to introduce the licensing of veterinarians compelling them to appear at stewards' inquiries.  Read more »

Victoria Pendleton ready for riding debut

Thursday 2 July 2015, 7:17am

Britain's most successful female Olympian, cycling champion Victoria Pendleton, will make her debut as an amateur jockey at Newbury.  Read more »

Blake Shinn making premiership charge

Thursday 2 July 2015, 7:09am

Blake Shinn's three winners at Warwick Farm have brought him within four of the absent James McDonald in the battle for the Sydney jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Press Statement sold to Vinery Stud

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 11:05pm

Vinery Stud and The China Horse Club have teamed up to buy a significant share in Group One winning two-year-old Press Statement.  Read more »

Michael Dee rides four winners at Ballarat

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 5:24pm

Apprentice Michael Dee has played a starring role at the midweek metropolitan meeting at Ballarat with a career-best four winners.  Read more »

Warwick Farm false start remains a mystery

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 5:00pm

Stewards have been unable to find an explanation for an incident which resulted in a false start being declared at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Cup winner Protectionist back in work

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 4:44pm

Protectionist will be reassessed soon but Kris Lees is confident the stayer, who is back in work, is over an injury which surfaced after the Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Baker's Mr Steal to back up at Rosehill

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 4:05pm

Bjorn Baker has set Mr Steal a busy schedule with the Warwick Farm winner set to back up and race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Track rider dies after fall at Caulfield

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 3:38pm

A trackwork rider who died from injuries in a fall at Caulfield has been named as German Friederike Ruhle.  Read more »

Heart Of A Lion earns Melbourne chance

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 3:25pm

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell won a late-season weight-for-age race with Thiamandi last year and he is hoping Heart Of A Lion can do likewise at Caulfield.  Read more »

Moshulu impresses Laming with big win

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 3:20pm

Moshulu has earned himself a crack at Saturday grade with a very impressive win at Ipswich.  Read more »

False start drama at Warwick Farm

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 2:26pm

The Warwick Farm meeting had an added twist when a false start was declared for the third race due to a barrier malfunction.  Read more »

Fifteen Love blitzes rivals

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 2:15pm

Fifteen Love streeted her rivals by six lengths at Ipswich to show she might be ready to take on a better class of horse.  Read more »

Tracks need continued support: Waller

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 1:51pm

Chris Waller has warned that Sydney racing risks the future of its metropolitan tracks unless it continues investing money on their upkeep.  Read more »

Pat Duff to undergo surgery

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 1:35pm

Veteran trainer Pat Duff will undergo surgery after breaking his hip in a fall he took while at his home.  Read more »

Vinery Stud and China Horse Club acquire interest in Press Statement

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 1:28pm

Vinery Stud, in partnership with the China Horse Club, have acquired a significant interest in the exciting Group 1 winning two-year-old colt Press Statement  Read more »

Distance test for Pop 'N' Scotch

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 12:45pm

Pop 'N' Scotch will be out to prove he can run a strong 3200 metres in the Queensland Cup to justify being set for bigger races.  Read more »

Ill Damien Oliver to miss Ballarat meeting

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 11:35am

Damien Oliver has had to relinquish rides at Ballarat, leaving Dwayne Dunn as the only premiership contender riding at the midweek meeting.  Read more »

Exciting kiwi stayer sold to Hong Kong

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 10:31am

Group Two winner Werther has been sold to international buyers and will be aimed at the Hong Kong Derby.  Read more »

James Doyle rides Brazen Beau in July Cup

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 8:54am

James Doyle will ride Brazen Beau in the July Cup which is expected to be the Australian colt's final start before he goes to stud.  Read more »

Nicholls remembers Kauto Star

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 8:44am

Trainer Paul Nicholls has hailed Kauto Star a champion of champions after the legendary steeplechaser's death.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman to ride in Singapore Derby

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 8:28am

Leading Group One jockey Hugh Bowman has been booked to ride Fastnet Dragon in the Singapore Derby.  Read more »

Fawkner's sibling to make Ballarat debut

Wednesday 1 July 2015, 8:06am

Two-year-old filly Fife, a half-sister to 2013 Caulfield Cup winner Fawkner, will make her debut at the metropolitan meeting at Ballarat.  Read more »

Legendary jumper Kauto Star euthanised

Tuesday 30 June 2015, 8:11pm

Legendary British jumper Kauto Star has been euthanised at the age of 15 after suffering serious injuries in a paddock accident.  Read more »

Medication rule to be strengthened

Tuesday 30 June 2015, 5:53pm

The use of compounded products on horses will be strictly controlled under a revision to the rule dealing with unregistered products.  Read more »

Hayes works Criterion prep into holiday

Tuesday 30 June 2015, 5:38pm

Trainer David Hayes will get the chance to cast his eye over Group One winner Criterion in England during an upcoming European holiday.  Read more »

King's Officer to be on best behaviour

Tuesday 30 June 2015, 4:31pm

Trainer Terry Robinson doesn't give top jockeys instructions but he will have some advice for Blake Shinn before legging him aboard King's Officer.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky after second Monash win

Tuesday 30 June 2015, 4:13pm

Trainer Robbie Laing has been pleased with the way Lord Of The Sky has freshened up for his shot at a second Sir John Monash Stakes win.  Read more »

Mud-runner Royal Island heads north

Tuesday 30 June 2015, 3:55pm

Melbourne trainer John Salanitri will bring Royal Island to Sydney in search of a wet track and a Listed win in the Civic Stakes.  Read more »

Changes announced to spring racing program

Tuesday 30 June 2015, 1:25pm

Racing Victoria has announced changes to the spring program with the Underwood Stakes back a week to provide a better progression to the Cox Plate.  Read more »