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Sydney premiership battle hots up
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »
Smart 2YO Green Card has major Spring targets in his sights after an emphatic win at Caulfield on Saturday
Tuesday 7 July 2015, 11:11am
Green Card is marked for a big Spring Read more »
Chris Waller pleased with Brazen Beau work
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Durban
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Durban
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Caloundra
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
Melbourne
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
Caloundra
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Caloundra
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Oceanport
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Durban
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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 »