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Dwyer expects 3200m test to suit Sonntag

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 4:24pm

Sonntag returned to winning form last start and trainer Henry Dwyer is looking forward to testing the stayer at 3200m in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes.  Read more »

Baker keeps options open with Oaks filly

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 4:12pm

Sebrina will be an acceptor at Doomben and Randwick as she heads towards a Queensland Oaks start.  Read more »

Queensland cobalt swab inquiry put on hold

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 2:13pm

Trainer Jamie McConachy has asked for more time to prepare his case before facing stewards again at an inquiry into cobalt swabs.  Read more »

Betsy after confidence boost at Mornington

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 1:44pm

Three-year-old Betsy resumes for a new stable after a freshen up and will attempt to notch a confidence-boosting win when she drops in class at Mornington.  Read more »

Randwick to spark Veuvelicious into action

Tuesday 19 May 2015, 1:34pm

Veuvelicious will be trying to recapture past glories when she races over the Randwick mile, the course where she won the Listed Fernhill Handicap.  Read more »

Apprentice Jack Martin taken to hospital

Monday 18 May 2015, 6:18pm

Apprentice Jack Martin has been taken to hospital with a possible jaw injury after coming off a horse at Moe.  Read more »

Lumosty on path to Qld Group One target

Monday 18 May 2015, 5:58pm

Talented filly Lumosty was dominant first-up and will be out to continue on her winning way in the Listed Straight Six ahead of a Queensland campaign.  Read more »

Winona Costin to join Snowden stable

Monday 18 May 2015, 5:49pm

Leading Sydney apprentice Winona Costin has had her indentures transfered from Gai Waterhouse to the Peter and Paul Snowden stable.  Read more »

Chris Waller two handed in 10,000

Monday 18 May 2015, 5:26pm

Leading trainer Chris Waller has two classy runners in the Doomben 10,000 but admits he is not sure what to expect.  Read more »

Lucciola faces distance test at Flemington

Monday 18 May 2015, 4:30pm

Co-trainer David Feek is hoping Lucciola can overcome a distance query after the Andrew Ramsden Stakes emerged as the leading option for the mare.  Read more »

Jo Jo Girl back to scene of last win

Monday 18 May 2015, 4:15pm

Wagga Wagga trainer Tim Donnelly expects a return to Randwick and a soft track will help Jo Jo Girl in the McKell Cup.  Read more »

Brazen Beau wins barrier trial

Monday 18 May 2015, 4:10pm

Royal Ascot-bound colt Brazen Beau has continued his preparation with a barrier trial win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hampton Court to stand in Victoria

Monday 18 May 2015, 12:36pm

Spring Champion Stakes winner Hampton Court has been retired and will stand at Spendthrift Australia in the spring.  Read more »

Hampton Court, record-breaking G1 winner by Redoute’s Choice, to Spendthrift Australia

Monday 18 May 2015, 11:04am

Hampton Court, Redoute’s Choice’s track record-breaking winner of this season’s Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes, has been retired and will stand the 2015 breeding season at the new Spendthrift Australia in Victoria.   Read more »

ATB celebrate 50th winner for 2014/15 season

Monday 18 May 2015, 9:52am

One of Australia`s leading syndicators, Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock achieved a significant milestone last night on a cold and wet night at Cranbourne, La Passé bought up their 50th winner for the 2014/15 racing season.  Read more »

Dan Excel wins in Singapore again

Monday 18 May 2015, 9:33am

Tommy Berry has steered Hong Kong's Dan Excel to a second win in Singapore's richest race while Aerovelocity has won the KrisFlyer Sprint.  Read more »

Encostanati wins Saturday Race at Scone Carnival

Monday 18 May 2015, 9:18am

BlueBlood Thoroughbreds Connections celebrate winning the third race at the Scone Saturday city meet with Encostanati today.   Read more »

Oxx hopeful of Sea Moon return

Monday 18 May 2015, 7:19am

Sea Moon, a former Melbourne Cup hopeful for Lloyd Williams, is being set for a return to racing in Europe after recovering from a life-threatening illness  Read more »

Danny Nikolic applies for riding licence

Sunday 17 May 2015, 6:12pm

Racing Victoria's chief steward Terry Bailey has confirmed suspended jockey Danny Nikolic has applied for a riding licence.  Read more »

Bookies hit by Ryan Moore quintet

Sunday 17 May 2015, 5:35pm

Ryan Moore has ridden five winners from six rides at Newbury leaving bookmakers to count the cost.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for trainer Darren Bell

Sunday 17 May 2015, 5:23pm

Sprinter Falino has emerged as a winter carnival contender for trainer Darren Bell while stablemate Eight's A Party's campaign is over.  Read more »

Winx firms further for Queensland Oaks

Sunday 17 May 2015, 5:00pm

Australian Oaks runner-up Winx has a stranglehold on the Queensland version following her win in the Sunshine Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Joao Moreira in a class of his own

Sunday 17 May 2015, 4:56pm

Star jockey Joao Moreira has established a new Hong Kong standard, passing Douglas Whyte's long time riding mark with four wins at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Spring plans for unbeaten Singapore 2yo

Sunday 17 May 2015, 4:02pm

Trainer Michael Freedman is eyeing off the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington with unbeaten Singapore colt Super One.  Read more »

She's Miss Devine a winner again

Sunday 17 May 2015, 4:00pm

Ttrainer Kelso Wood is looking to She's Miss Devine to continue her winning form with the help of the farrier and her stable companion.  Read more »

Srikandi to bounce back in 10,000

Sunday 17 May 2015, 2:50pm

Srikandi is in top order for the Doomben 10,000 with trainer Ciaron Maher hopeful she can make amends for her BTC Cup failure.  Read more »

Tom Sadler out for seven weeks

Sunday 17 May 2015, 1:35pm

Melbourne apprentice Tom Sadler cannot believe his bad luck after suffering a leg fracture in a simple fall at trackwork.   Read more »

Night Of Thunder wins Lockinge

Sunday 17 May 2015, 1:02pm

Night Of Thunder has led in a one-two for trainer Richard Hannon in the Group One Lockinge Stakes.  Read more »

Golden Horn to run in Epsom Derby

Sunday 17 May 2015, 9:49am

Owner Anthony Oppenheimer intends to pay the late entry fee to put Dante winner Golden Horn in the Epsom Debry.  Read more »

American Pharoah wins Preakness

Sunday 17 May 2015, 9:47am

Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah has dominated the Preakness Stakes to keep his Triple Crown hopes alive.  Read more »

Rawiller suspended for being overweight

Saturday 16 May 2015, 6:36pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller is free to ride in Brisbane despite being handed a six meeting suspension after weighing in overweight at Caulfield.  Read more »

Flamberge wins the Goodwood

Saturday 16 May 2015, 6:29pm

Flamberge has claimed an upset win in the Group One Goodwood in Adelaide with local hope Hucklebuck a disappointing 12th.  Read more »

That's A Good Idea in record-breaking win

Saturday 16 May 2015, 6:04pm

That's A Good Idea has set an 1100m track record in his determined win in the Listed Ortensia Stakes at Scone.  Read more »

Falino win Bribie Handicap

Saturday 16 May 2015, 5:45pm

A horse almost retired with a throat problem, Falino has rewarded his owners for investing in an operation with victory in the Listed Bribie Handicap.  Read more »

Unfurl earns Oaks start with Caulfield win

Saturday 16 May 2015, 5:29pm

Unfurl has earned a start in the Queensland Oaks and given apprentice Jye McNeil a winning double at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bensley all Loved Up in Guineas triumph

Saturday 16 May 2015, 5:15pm

Jockey Richard Bensley and trainer Brett Cavanough have upstaged some of the biggest names in racing to win the $400,000 Scone Guineas.   Read more »

Riva De Lago back in winner's list

Saturday 16 May 2015, 5:02pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has brought up his 50th stakes winner with Riva De Lago returning to form in the Listed Bribie Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Unflustered Dee wins on Red Bomber again

Saturday 16 May 2015, 4:56pm

Apprentice Michael Dee has steered Red Bomber to an impressive win at Caulfield after the four-year-old missed the start.  Read more »

Pride and Beasley shine in Dark Jewel

Saturday 16 May 2015, 4:35pm

The Joe Pride-trained Divertire has given jockey Danny Beasley his first winner since his return from Singapore with her Group three victory at Scone.  Read more »

Index Linked in tough Caloundra Cup win

Saturday 16 May 2015, 4:17pm

Damian Browne has an affinity with the Sunshine Coast track and has celebrated victory on Index Linked in the Caloundra Cup.  Read more »

Artlee wins Listed Luskin Star Stakes

Saturday 16 May 2015, 4:07pm

The absence of regular jockey Mitchell Bell because of iinjury has not been able to stop the winning run of up-and-coming sprinter Artlee at Scone.  Read more »

McNeil has the city secret for Play Master

Saturday 16 May 2015, 3:49pm

A trip to Swan Hill now beckons for Play Master after he combined with apprentice Jye McNeil to record their fourth city success.  Read more »

Winx swoops on field to win Guineas

Saturday 16 May 2015, 3:44pm

Australian Oaks runner-up Winx has confirmed her favouritism for the Queensland version with a brilliant Sunshine Coast Guineas win.  Read more »

In A Wink wins Listed race by an eyelash

Saturday 16 May 2015, 3:32pm

In A Wink, a filly from humble beginnings, has beaten a field classy field to win the Listed Denise's Joy Stakes at Scone.  Read more »

Real Good gives his trainer a boost

Saturday 16 May 2015, 2:52pm

The Trevor Miller-trained Real Good has earned his way into the Group One J J Atkins with victory at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Extra thrill for Stackhouse in Bassett win

Saturday 16 May 2015, 2:05pm

Bassett could be Brisbane bound following his debut Caulfield win which has given his jockey Daniel Stackhouse a win for his mother.  Read more »

Flippant gives Snowden stable a Scone win

Saturday 16 May 2015, 1:47pm

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Flippant has earned a start during the Brisbane winter carnival with her win in the Woodlands Stakes at Scone.   Read more »

Landlocked continues his winning run

Saturday 16 May 2015, 1:40pm

Rejuvenated eight-year-old Landlocked has continued his winning form at the Sunshine Coast on his way to the Ipswich Cup.  Read more »

Hat-trick for improving Fast Approaching

Saturday 16 May 2015, 12:48pm

Fast Approaching has completed a winning hat-trick, fighting back after being headed to claim her first city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Craig Williams celebrates Scone Cup win

Friday 15 May 2015, 5:28pm

Melbourne jockey Craig Wiliams has celebrated his first visit to Scone with victory aboard Tales Of Grimm in the Cup.  Read more »

Waller after a silver lining in Dark Jewel

Friday 15 May 2015, 4:59pm

Chris Waller will have three runners in the Dark Jewel Classic as he tries for a first win in a Scone Cup carnival feature race.   Read more »

RV chairman resigns following audit

Friday 15 May 2015, 4:53pm

David Moodie has been elected chairman of Racing Victoria after Robert Roulston resigned at a board meeting.  Read more »

Prize money boost for WA Group One races

Friday 15 May 2015, 4:32pm

Greater interstate participation is expected at the Perth summer carnival after the announcement three Group One races will carry a $1 million purse.  Read more »

Angels Beach returns after extended break

Friday 15 May 2015, 4:11pm

After a taxing spring program, Angels Beach has had a good break and is ready for a return to racing at Caulfield.  Read more »

Artlee poised to measure up in Luskin Star

Friday 15 May 2015, 3:33pm

Country galloper Artlee is a clear-cut favourite to continue on his winning way in the Listed Luskin Star Stakes at Scone.   Read more »

Baron Archer trainer fined $17,500

Friday 15 May 2015, 3:28pm

Trainer Jason Warren has been fined and convicted on two separate charges relating to his failure to report throat surgery of Baron Archer.  Read more »

Northam wins fourth 2YO Challenge at Scone

Friday 15 May 2015, 3:15pm

Sargent Doakes has given local trainer Rod Northam his fourth win in the $100,000 Inglis Challenge for two-year-olds at Scone.  Read more »

Heathcote eyeing milestone with Volkhere

Friday 15 May 2015, 2:58pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is eyeing a milestone 50th stakes win with Volkhere in the Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Creighton making a rare trip to city track

Friday 15 May 2015, 2:00pm

Certain Ellie provided Alan Creighton with his first Australian city win when successful in Adelaide and he is hopeful she can be his first in Melbourne.  Read more »

Moody has Goodwood pair in peak condition

Friday 15 May 2015, 1:47pm

Thermal Current and Flamberge may be outsiders in the Group One Goodwood but trainer Peter Moody says they are both fit and ready to go.  Read more »

McLachlan two handed in Glasshouse

Friday 15 May 2015, 1:41pm

Trainer Jason McLachlan believes quality mare Enquare is ready to show her best this winter starting with the Glasshouse Handicap.  Read more »

Bowman booking a boost for Charlie Who

Friday 15 May 2015, 1:04pm

Trainer Matthew Smith has drawn confidence from Hugh Bowman's decision to ride the inexperienced Charlie Who in the Scone Guineas.   Read more »

Bell looking to party at Caloundra

Friday 15 May 2015, 12:41pm

Eight's A Party will meet a strong field at the Sunshine Coast as he attempts his third consecutive win and a chance to step up to stakes races.  Read more »

American Pharoah get a look at Pimlico

Friday 15 May 2015, 12:12pm

American Pharoah and his Bob Baffert-trained stablemate Dortmund have had a leisurely work-out at Pimlico ahead of the Preakness Stakes.  Read more »

Doubt over Skylimit for Guineas

Friday 15 May 2015, 11:59am

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Skylimit needs to prove his fitness for the Sunshne Coast Guineas after shifting a shoe at trackwork.  Read more »

Proven Thoroughbreds Open Day

Friday 15 May 2015, 10:38am

Sunday Morning with Joe Pride will proceed as planned Sunday. From 10am come and enjoy a coffee and light brunch with Joe plus a short parade..  Read more »

Derby question for Dante winner

Friday 15 May 2015, 7:21am

Golden Horn is not a certain Epsom Derby contender despite his comprehensive win in the Dante Stakes over stablemate Jack Hobbs.  Read more »

Collett on a Sure thing in Scone Guineas

Thursday 14 May 2015, 5:17pm

Jason Collett will be out to continue his rich vein of form when he partners Provincial Championship Final winner Sure And Fast at Scone.  Read more »

Expensive colt beaten on debut at Gosford

Thursday 14 May 2015, 4:06pm

High-profile colt Emartee has made a modest start to his racetrack career, finishing second in a maiden race at Gosford.  Read more »

Lees relies on girl power for Scone bid

Thursday 14 May 2015, 3:23pm

An imported gelding will literally be the odd man out when trainer Kris Lees takes 10 horses to Scone for the second day of the country racing carnival.  Read more »

Trust In A Gust set to race on in spring

Thursday 14 May 2015, 2:53pm

Retirement plans have been put on hold for Trust In A Gust and the entire will be aimed at Group One weight-for-age sprints next season.  Read more »

Tristram's Sun given Caulfield green light

Thursday 14 May 2015, 2:34pm

Tristram's Sun will be one of five runners Robbie Laing will have in four states when the six-year-old lines up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Kavanagh calls on Williams for Cup ride

Thursday 14 May 2015, 2:16pm

Trainer Sam Kavanagh has wooed Craig Williams north to partner his team of horses on the opening day of the Scone Cup carnival.  Read more »

Old Trieste returns after a tough campaign

Thursday 14 May 2015, 12:47pm

Old Trieste will resume at Caulfield with trainer Andrew Noblet confident the two-year-old can realise some early promise.  Read more »

Harrison out to impress on Gai's Skylimit

Thursday 14 May 2015, 12:21pm

Gai Waterhouse has kept her faith in jockey Tegan Harrison to deliver a Sunshine Coast result on Skylimit.  Read more »

Frequendly resumes in McLachlan Memorial

Thursday 14 May 2015, 11:54am

Frequendly is the early favourite to win the Bruce McLachlan Memorial Classic but trainer Les Ross has reservations about her chances.  Read more »

Rocky King set to find top form in Bribie

Thursday 14 May 2015, 11:33am

Trainer Tom Bourke says sharp sprinter Rocky King will be at his brilliant best in the Bribie Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

American Pharoah favourite for Preakness

Thursday 14 May 2015, 8:28am

Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah is the favourite to win the Preakness Stakes and set up a bid for the Triple Crown.  Read more »

Nick Olive unveils Secret at Canterbury

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 5:15pm

Trainer Nick Olive will consider doubling his winter carnival team of two-year-olds after Bring A Secret overcame a slow start to win at Canterbury.  Read more »

Bell digs in for Brisbane title defence

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 4:56pm

Leading jockey Tim Bell has closed the gap on the leaders in the race for the Brisbane jockeys' title with a treble at Ipswich.  Read more »

Stay-at-home Moloney chasing bonus dollars

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 4:39pm

John Moloney has resisted the temptation of interstate travel with the promising filly Sea Spray and will instead chase a Caulfield win.  Read more »

In-form combination to reunite at Scone

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 4:27pm

Fresh from plundering three stakes races in Brisbane, Peter and Paul Snowden have set their sights on their hometown Scone racing carnival.  Read more »

Goodwood barrier draw doesn't faze Weir

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 2:59pm

Trainer Darren Weir had a change of plans for Lucky Hussler but says the sprinter is in good order ahead of the Group One Goodwood.  Read more »

Clipperton, O'Shea to repeat Cup success

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 2:33pm

Godolphin will have three runners in the Scone Cup, the race that delivered trainer John O'Shea his first significant win for Sheikh Mohammed.  Read more »

Brisbane campaign off the radar for Gust

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 2:15pm

Dual Group One winner Trust In A Gust has been ruled out of the Brisbane winter carnival after missing an important lead-up race last week.   Read more »

Munce chasing more Caloundra Cup success

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 12:52pm

Chris Munce won the Caloundra Cup three times as a jockey and he has high hopes Perplexity can give him his first victory in the Listed race as a trainer.  Read more »

All Blacks coach chasing important Qld win

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 12:08pm

New Zealand rugby union coach Steve Hansen will have more than a passing interest in the outcome of the Sunshine Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Treve to make return at St Cloud

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 7:45am

Champion mare Treve is gearing up for her return to the track to begin a campaign aimed at a third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

The Wow Signal retired to stud

Wednesday 13 May 2015, 7:37am

The Wow Signal, a Group One winning son of Starspangledbanner, will stand at stud in Australia and France with injury ending his career.  Read more »

Pharoah in top trim for Preakness: Baffert

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 5:24pm

Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah and third placegetter Dortmund continue to please trainer Bob Baffert leading into the Preakness Stakes.  Read more »

Atmospherical back in business: Pfieffer

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 5:18pm

Atmospherical will return to the scene of her first black-type win when she contests the Listed Ortensia Stakes at Scone.  Read more »

Scott weighs up Coronation Shallan options

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 3:35pm

Coronation Shallan is set for a return to racing but trainer Brett Scott will weigh up draws and track conditions before deciding where she resumes.  Read more »

Dances On Stars to shine in Glasshouse

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 3:19pm

Sydney sprinter Dances On Stars can add to his Queensland prize money in the Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Queensland racing mourns leading breeder

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 2:35pm

Queensland is mourning the death of Col Richards, a prominent breeder and owner in horse racing.  Read more »

Apprentice Innes poised for bush Adventure

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 1:43pm

In-form mare Royal Adventure and on-the-move apprentice James Innes will be chasing a hat-trick of city wins at Canterbury.  Read more »

Stakes Winning Double for Charlie

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 11:55am

Myboycharlie has cleaned up in feature races worth $300,000 on the first day of the winter carnival at Doomben.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup placegetter retired

Tuesday 12 May 2015, 8:58am

Trainer Marco Botti has announced the retirement of Melbourne Cup placegetter Mount Athos because of ongoing injury problems.  Read more »

Royal Ascot bound Shamal Wind trials well

Monday 11 May 2015, 6:01pm

Shamal Wind has had an easy hit-out in a Cranbourne trial in preparation for her Royal Ascot target, the King's Stand Stakes.  Read more »

Ygritte primed for Guineas at Scone

Monday 11 May 2015, 5:48pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan will take proven performer Ygritte and surprise packet Stilettoed Vixen to the feature meeting at Scone.  Read more »

Queensland Oaks trial for Fontein Ruby

Monday 11 May 2015, 5:27pm

A new rider will be required for Fontein Ruby who will line-up at Caulfield with a possible start in the Queensland Oaks going on the line.  Read more »