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Najoom second emergency for Tatt's Tiara

Wednesday 17 June 2015, 9:23am

The highly fancied Najoom has been named second emergency for the Tattersall's Tiara at the Gold Coast, the final Group One race of the season.  Read more »

Dunn gets chance to bridge premiership gap

Wednesday 17 June 2015, 6:39am

In the absence of premiership-leading jockeys Damien Oliver and Craig Williams, fellow contender Dwayne Dunn will be out to make an impact at Ballarat.  Read more »

Gask close with Medicean Man at Ascot

Wednesday 17 June 2015, 3:51am

On his fourth attempt, veteran sprinter Medicean Man almost won the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot for Aussie expat trainer Jeremy Gask.  Read more »

Flat finish for Shamal Wind at Royal Ascot

Wednesday 17 June 2015, 2:52am

Shamal Wind has an impressive fresh record but the Oakleigh Plate winner had a shocker in the final race of her career at Royal Ascot over 1000m.  Read more »

Moore vows to return to Royal Ascot

Wednesday 17 June 2015, 12:48am

Aussie expat trainer John Moore has vowed to return to Royal Ascot in search of his first win at the prestigious meet after Able Friend failed to fire.  Read more »

Trainer charged over conduct in horse sale

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 6:36pm

Racing Victoria stewards have charged trainer Dean Howard in relation to his conduct in the sale of a racehorse he trained.  Read more »

NSW country racing top priority

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 6:23pm

Tax relief will help Racing NSW invest in country racing which remains a top priority for the industry body.  Read more »

Well-related colt preparing for debut

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 6:16pm

Two-year-old Wind Force is related to Group One winners Niconero and Nicconi and is likely to make his debut in a maiden at Pakenham.  Read more »

California Chrome to miss Royal Ascot

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 6:11pm

A hoof injury has halted the Royal Ascot campaign of California Chrome who was to run against Australian Criterion in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes.  Read more »

Wandjina is keeping Waterhouse dream alive

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 5:05pm

Gai Waterhouse has been a regular visit to Royal Ascot but Wandjina will be her first runner for eight years when he contests the Diamond Jubilee Stakes.  Read more »

Weight relief for Zaratone in Winter Dash

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 4:55pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker is banking on some weight relief to get veteran sprinter Zaratone back in the winners' list in the Winter Dash.  Read more »

Alcohol heads interstate for Valley race

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 3:56pm

South Australian-based gelding Alcohol is no stranger to winning in Melbourne and will be after another interstate success when he runs at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Criterion racing for New Zealand: Glenn

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 3:36pm

Criterion may have won all his races so far in Australia but his Kiwi owner says victory at Royal Ascot would be for New Zealand.  Read more »

Moses hopes Tara on song at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 2:56pm

Trainer Kevin Moses has enjoyed success with the progeny of Song Of Tara and hopes it continues at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Srikandi on target for G1 double in Qld

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 1:04pm

Stradbroke Handicap winner Srikandi will chase a Group One double in Queensland in the Tattersall's Tiara at the Gold Coast where she is unbeaten.  Read more »

Broadcast deal on Vic horse races expires

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 12:24pm

Tabcorp says interim broadcasting arrangements with the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry have expired and no new agreement has been reached.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup tour kicks off

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 11:09am

Victorians are being encouraged to get a glimpse of the Melbourne Cup as it goes on a tour of Australia and New Zealand ahead of the November race.  Read more »

Shamal Wind in fine form for Royal Ascot

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 9:45am

Shamal Wind will be the first of the Australian runners at Royal Ascot when she contests the King's Stand Stakes.  Read more »

Stradbroke win continues Dubawi's Group 1 spree

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 9:32am

The brilliant victory of Srikandi in last weekend’s $2 million BRC Stradbroke Handicap (Gr.1) completed a rare domestic feat for the world-class progenitor Dubawi and continued a remarkable sequence of worldwide black-type success recorded by the acclaimed stallion’s progeny since the beginning of this year.  Read more »

Racing NSW tax cuts slammed

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 6:33am

Tax cuts for NSW's racing industry have been slammed by opponents.  Read more »

California Chrome likely to miss Ascot

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 6:28am

A hoof abscess appears certain to rule American California Chrome out of the Prince Of Wales's Stakes in which Criterion will fly the Australian flag.  Read more »

Australian flavour for Diamond Jubilee

Tuesday 16 June 2015, 12:18am

Austrailian sprinters Brazen Beau and Wandjina are among 19 five-day declarations for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot this weekend.  Read more »

No TV coverage of Victorian racing

Monday 15 June 2015, 8:44pm

There will be a television blackout of Victorian racing with no agreement reached with Sky and the Victoria Racing Club yet to sign with Seven West.  Read more »

Chad Schofield to ride in Hong Kong

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:45pm

Australian jockey Chad Schofield, who rides Criterion at Royal Ascot, will begin a new phase of his career in Hong Kong.  Read more »

Queensland jockey Noel Thompson dies

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:22pm

Former Queensland jockey Noel Thompson, who rode a record seven winners in a day, has died at the age of 85.  Read more »

Shamal Wind draws barrier four

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:13pm

Australian mare Shamal Wind will jump from gate four in the 19-horse field for the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Royal Ascot in Laing's mind with sprinter

Monday 15 June 2015, 5:35pm

Lord Of The Sky is on the road to recovery after injury stopped him running in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

A history of racing at Royal Ascot

Monday 15 June 2015, 5:24pm

The Royal Ascot meeting has a long tradition which has built up since its inception three centuries ago.  Read more »

Oliver fit for Royal Ascot Wandjina ride

Monday 15 June 2015, 5:23pm

After a fall at Bendigo threatened his trip to ride Wandjina at Royal Ascot, Damien Oliver has been given the all-clear to fly to England.  Read more »

Longshot winner to tackle the Valley again

Monday 15 June 2015, 4:39pm

After upsetting punters with his longshot Moonee Valley success, Our Nkwazi has been working strongly for a repeat performance.  Read more »

Wouldnt It Be Nice in form for Winter Dash

Monday 15 June 2015, 3:36pm

Wouldnt It Be Nice should get soft conditions to suit when he lines up in the Winter Dash at Randwick.  Read more »

Phone records requested in Echuca probe

Monday 15 June 2015, 1:34pm

Racing Victoria stewards have interviewed a registered owner and a jockey over their communication prior to the Baron Archer race at Echuca.  Read more »

Vets body says cobalt a welfare issue

Monday 15 June 2015, 1:20pm

Equine Veterinarians Australia says any vet found guilty of cobalt offences can be disciplined by the profession with no need to be licensed by racing.  Read more »

CrownBet has live streaming of Vic racing

Monday 15 June 2015, 12:11pm

CrownBet has entered into an agreement with Racing Victoria to provide live streaming of Victorian racing on its website.  Read more »

Wet weather suits Avoid Lightning

Monday 15 June 2015, 11:31am

With a wet forecast for the Gold Coast, Avoid Lightning should get conditions to suit in the Group One Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

Brazen Beau favourite for Diamond Jubilee

Monday 15 June 2015, 8:38am

The Chris Waller-trained Brazen Beau is favourite to add the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot to his two Australian Group One wins.  Read more »

Dettori wins French Oaks for Gosden

Monday 15 June 2015, 6:16am

Frankie Dettori has steered the John Gosden-trained Star Of Seville to victory in the Prix De Diane, the French Oaks.  Read more »

Hazard thriving in warmer Brisbane climate

Sunday 14 June 2015, 5:40pm

Trainer Lee Freedman is hoping to send Hazard to Darley Stud as a Group One winner of the Tatt's Tiara at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Shoreham to have first start for Ryan

Sunday 14 June 2015, 5:07pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking forward to Shoreham making his debut for his new stable in the Group Three Tattersall's Cup at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Brazen Beau to run in Diamond Jubillee

Sunday 14 June 2015, 4:10pm

Dual Australian Group One winner Brazen Beau will miss the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in favour of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes.  Read more »

Birchley celebrates best season yet

Sunday 14 June 2015, 3:21pm

Popular Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley has reached a personal milestone with his season tally of winners higher than ever before with several weeks left.  Read more »

McEvoy has spring plans for Alpine Eagle

Sunday 14 June 2015, 1:59pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy is bullish about the spring return of Alpine Eagle, runner-up in the Australian Guineas to Wandjina who will race at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Rawiller stood down again with knee injury

Sunday 14 June 2015, 1:43pm

Brad Rawiller is confident he can overcome a medial ligament injury which forced him to give up rides at Flemington.  Read more »

Weather watch continus for Forgotten Rules

Sunday 14 June 2015, 10:24am

Trainer Dermot Weld will continue to monitor the weather before a Gold Cup decision for Forgotten Rules while rown Panther is out with injury.  Read more »

Yesterday's Songs sprints to Flem victory

Saturday 13 June 2015, 6:05pm

The Mike Moroney-trained Yesterday's Songs has produced an impressive turn of speed to win a Winter Championship heat at Flemington.  Read more »

Collett outed and fined for winning ride

Saturday 13 June 2015, 5:28pm

Jason Collett has been hit with a $1000 fine on top of a suspension for his winning ride at Rosehill on Fiftyshadesofgrey.  Read more »

Shinn starts holiday with Rosehill winner

Saturday 13 June 2015, 5:26pm

Blake Shinn will spend a careless riding suspension in England, heading to Royal Ascot on a winning note with a victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Real Surreal wins Gai Waterhouse Classic

Saturday 13 June 2015, 5:01pm

Real Surreal will be given her chance to win a Group One race after producing a resolute finish to win the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich.  Read more »

Sydney Cup-winning trainer loses battle

Saturday 13 June 2015, 4:52pm

Ron McDonell, an important part of Bart Cummings's Melbourne Cup success and the trainer of Sydney Cup winner Double Century, has died  Read more »

Browne lands Ipswich treble in Eye Liner

Saturday 13 June 2015, 4:42pm

Damian Browne has made the most of a rare visit to Ipswich with Smokin' Joey completing a treble for the leading jockey.  Read more »

Apprentice advice pays off at Flemington

Saturday 13 June 2015, 4:29pm

Co-trainer Terry O'Sullivan has praised the ride of jockey Linda Meech in guiding Golden Oldies to a Flemington win.  Read more »

Tarrant, Waller combine in Ipswich Cup win

Saturday 13 June 2015, 4:00pm

Luke Tarrant has teamed up with leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller for the first time to land the Listed Ipswich Cup with import Danchai.  Read more »

Riders put on notice over Stayers tactics

Saturday 13 June 2015, 3:39pm

Three riders have been put on notice at the conclusion of an inquiry into the runaway win of Lovethebeaches in the Stayers Cup.  Read more »

Mirage gets his act together at Rosehill

Saturday 13 June 2015, 3:17pm

Mirage has shown the benefits of a gear change and, with the help of a heady ride from Sam Clipperton, he has returned to the winners' list.  Read more »

Pop 'N' Scotch earns Queensland Cup start

Saturday 13 June 2015, 3:13pm

The Liam Birchley-trained Pop 'N' Scotch has returned to winning form in taking out the Winter Provincial Stayers Final at Ipswich.  Read more »

Black Jag cleans up in Flemington victory

Saturday 13 June 2015, 3:05pm

Black Jag has made all the running to win at Flemington, earning a comparison with the better-performed galloper The Cleaner.  Read more »

Azeema provides Newitt with timely winner

Saturday 13 June 2015, 2:42pm

Craig Newitt has returned to Melbourne racing after riding overseas to guide Azeema to a Flemington win.  Read more »

Wicked Intent win soothes Munce's nerves

Saturday 13 June 2015, 1:47pm

Promising two-year-old Wicked Intent has bounced back from a BRC Sires' Produce Stakes disappointment to win the Bundamba Plate.  Read more »

Shards cuts through to win at third start

Saturday 13 June 2015, 1:15pm

Shards had brought up John O'Shea's 30th win with a two-year-old this season, living up to his favouritism at Rosehill.  Read more »

Stockdale lands first win at Flemington

Saturday 13 June 2015, 1:09pm

Despite his saddle shifting forward in the early stages, apprentice Brandon Stockdale has kept his composure to win on Bon Rocket at Flemington.  Read more »

Nolen pick-up ride posts Flemington win

Saturday 13 June 2015, 1:01pm

Two-year-old El Greco has relished 1400m at Flemington with Luke Nolen picking up the winning ride after Daniel Stackhouse's suspension.  Read more »

Avalanches upsets Ipswich Mile favourite

Saturday 13 June 2015, 12:42pm

Avalanches has toppled the favourite Budget Bender to win the Ipswich Mile for trainer Trevor Bailey and jockey Jim Byrne.  Read more »

Trip To Paris to run in Ascot Gold Cup

Saturday 13 June 2015, 6:50am

The owners have paid a late entry fee to put potential Melbourne Cup runner Trip To Paris in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Oliver to miss Flemington after race fall

Friday 12 June 2015, 6:06pm

Leading jockey Damien Oliver has been ruled out of the Flemington meeting as he recovers from a race fall.  Read more »

Simon Love new Victoria Racing Club CEO

Friday 12 June 2015, 5:21pm

Simon Love has been appointed chief executive of the Victoria Racing Club, effective immediately.  Read more »

No standing down for Vic cobalt trainers

Friday 12 June 2015, 4:13pm

Racing Victoria says it is inappropriate to stand down the four trainers charged over high cobalt readings before their hearings.  Read more »

Byrne is jockey for Cup mission: Gollan

Friday 12 June 2015, 4:06pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is hoping jockey Jim Byrne will be the difference between winning and losing for Hi Son in the Ipswich Cup  Read more »

Bachelor Zeel a sentimental tip for Cup

Friday 12 June 2015, 3:18pm

Bachelor Zeel will never reach the heights of Bonecrusher, but Frank Ritchie hopes the stayer is good enough to win the Ipswich Cup.  Read more »

Stackhouse loses careless riding appeal

Friday 12 June 2015, 3:16pm

Daniel Stackhouse has failed in his appeal against a nine-meeting careless riding ban, forcing a jockey change for two-year-old El Greco at Flemington.  Read more »

Jockey hoping to be King for another day

Friday 12 June 2015, 3:11pm

Paul King will be hoping to keep himself in Sydney's racing headlines with two rides for Kristen Buchanan at Rosehill.  Read more »

Kareeming after hat-trick of city wins

Friday 12 June 2015, 3:04pm

A winner at his first try over 2500 metres, Kareeming gets another chance at the distance when he lines up at Flemington.  Read more »

Wide draw against Tiny's Legacy

Friday 12 June 2015, 1:14pm

Tiny's Legacy has a poor draw in his Winter Championshp heat but trainer Nigel Blackiston expects him to earn his way to the $150,000 final.  Read more »

Barrier boost for Kennewell Ipswich pair

Friday 12 June 2015, 12:33pm

Lloyd Kennewell is banking on favourable barrier draws to deliver an Ipswich Cup day double with Nite Rocker and Baligari.  Read more »

Snowden juveniles set to clash at Rosehill

Friday 12 June 2015, 12:30pm

The father and son training partnership of Peter and Paul Snowden will have three runners at Rosehill - all of them in the same race.  Read more »

Single Spirit lining up at Wauchope

Friday 12 June 2015, 12:02pm

Trainer Ross Stitt will leave Wauchope Cup tactics up to champion jockey Robert Thompson who rides topweight Single Spirit.  Read more »

I'm Hector launches bid for Grafton Cup

Friday 12 June 2015, 11:54am

Up-and-coming stayer I'm Hector can earn himself a Grafton Cup start if he pleases trainer Desleigh Forster at Ipswich.  Read more »

Able Friend working well ahead of Ascot

Friday 12 June 2015, 8:42am

Able Friend has pleased his connections with his condition and work ahead of the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Cox Plate invite for HK's Able Friend

Thursday 11 June 2015, 6:06pm

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has invited 12 international horses to run in the Cox Plate during the Melbourne spring carnival.  Read more »

Sargent in charge of Segenhoe string

Thursday 11 June 2015, 4:53pm

Two recent stable additions will form part of a three-strong team for in-form trainer John Sargent at Rosehill.  Read more »

Four Vic trainers hit with cobalt charges

Thursday 11 June 2015, 4:41pm

Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien are among four Victorian racehorse trainers charged with positive swabs to cobalt.  Read more »

Hadda Couple aims for hat-trick at Flem

Thursday 11 June 2015, 4:01pm

Hadda Couple will give trainer Jeremy Kenny his first Flemington starter as the three-year-old tries to continue on his winning way.  Read more »

Beasley to build more momentum on Ecuador

Thursday 11 June 2015, 3:40pm

Danny Beasley will team up with Gai Waterhouse at Rosehill as he shoots for back-to-back wins on Ecuador.  Read more »

Chad Schofield to ride Criterion at Ascot

Thursday 11 June 2015, 3:31pm

Chad Schofield has beaten Damien Oliver and Craig Williams to the Royal Ascot ride on Australian challenger Criterion.  Read more »

Clipperton happy to keep the status quo

Thursday 11 June 2015, 3:18pm

Sam Clipperton's first season as a senior jockey has exceeded his expectations but he has no plans to rest of his laurels.  Read more »

Veteran Gotta Take Care back on his feet

Thursday 11 June 2015, 3:03pm

Gotta Take Care will move a step closer to his major winter jumps target when he returns in a flat race at Flemington.  Read more »

Damien Oliver's Royal Ascot trip in doubt

Thursday 11 June 2015, 2:53pm

Jockeys Damien Oliver and Chris Symons have been taken to hospital following a race fall at Bendigo.  Read more »

Mick Mair's stakes hopes rest with filly

Thursday 11 June 2015, 12:16pm

Trainer Mick Mair is hoping Mywayorthehighway can become the stable's flagship horse after The Wildman was sold to race overseas.  Read more »

Risen From Doubt on notice at Flemington

Thursday 11 June 2015, 12:03pm

Three-year-old Risen From Doubt returns to the Flemington straight course where he is unbeaten as he tries to regain winning form.  Read more »

Darci set to challenge Ipswich Cup history

Thursday 11 June 2015, 11:56am

Ipswich Cup second favourite Darci Be Good will have to buck a trend of lightweight winners in the $175,000 race.  Read more »

Real Sting Breaks Maiden In Style

Thursday 11 June 2015, 11:15am

Three-year-old gelding Real Sting made a statement at Doomben on Wednesday with a barnstorming win at only his fourth race start.  Read more »

Draw secures sprinter an Ipswich start

Thursday 11 June 2015, 10:55am

Trainer Tony Sears has confirmed an Eye Liner Stakes start for consistent sprinter Pillar Of Creation following an ideal barrier draw.  Read more »

Champion racehorse Bonecrusher dies

Thursday 11 June 2015, 9:18am

Trainer Frank Ritchie has paid tribute to champion racehorse Bonecrusher who has died at the age of 32.  Read more »

Partner of Nikolic charged over lay bets

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 6:40pm

Tania Hyett, the partner of controversial suspended jockey Danny Nikolic, has been charged over laying horses trained by her former employer.  Read more »

Dunn gets timely win in premiership race

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 5:15pm

Jockeys and trainers are locked in a fight for top honours as the Melbourne premiership race hots up in the final weeks of the season.  Read more »

Jake Bayliss lands first city double

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4:58pm

Apprentice Jake Bayliss has ridden his first city double with victories on Alrouz and Special Miss at the midweek Flemington meeting.  Read more »

Allen back in form ahead of England trip

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4:54pm

Brisbane jockey Anthony Allen has got his eye in at Doomben ahead of a trip to England where he will be based with trainer Ed Dunlop at Newmarket.  Read more »

Bloodstock.com.au Deliver Most Lucrative Breeding Opportunity Yet

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4:37pm

Just in time for the 2015 breeding season, we are thrilled to announce that a share in champion sire Savabeel is for sale through Bloodstock.com.au  Read more »

Shinn to miss final G1 meeting of season

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4:35pm

Blake Shinn has made the most of limited opportunities to ride a winner at Canterbury before being suspended for careless riding.  Read more »

Mentality's sister lands Flemington win

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 4:30pm

Multiple Group One winner Mentality's little sister Rationality has been given time to develop and her Flemington win shows she is reaching her potential.  Read more »

Good manners could be a Mirage

Wednesday 10 June 2015, 3:48pm

The Peter Moody stable is banking on a change of gear and jockey to help wayward gelding Mirage be on his best behaviour at Rosehill.  Read more »