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Confederate wins for Star Thoroughbreds

Thursday 26 March 2015, 4:42pm

Confederate showed that he was a gelding with a lot of upside during his first preparation and yesterday's win when resuming at Warwick Farm  Read more »

Fradd chasing breakthrough win in Cup

Thursday 26 March 2015, 4:40pm

Robbie Fradd has had a tough initiation into Melbourne racing but gets a chance to make his mark at Mornington when he links with trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Heavens Above in Group One bid for Martin

Thursday 26 March 2015, 3:53pm

Tim Martin will saddle up a Group One runner in the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill, 12 months after he closed his stables at the track.  Read more »

Fast facts on The BMW

Thursday 26 March 2015, 3:42pm

The BMW - what you need to know  Read more »

BMW a long-range plan for Melb Cup winner

Thursday 26 March 2015, 3:29pm

Protectionist will try to emulate a feat last achieved by Makybe Diva when he takes on Japan's To The World in the $1.5 million BMW at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mornington Cup right fit for Epingle: Kent

Thursday 26 March 2015, 3:25pm

Trainer Mick Kent has lowered his sights with Epingle and the staying mare will contest the Mornington Cup before a Brisbane campaign.  Read more »

Bel Sprinter chasing Singapore invitation

Thursday 26 March 2015, 3:07pm

A return to Moonee Valley promises to be the catalyst for Bel Sprinter to break back into winning form in the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Rebel Dane primed for William Reid return

Thursday 26 March 2015, 2:59pm

Gary Portelli says he has Rebel Dane in peak condition to make a winning return to racing in the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Distance suits Kourkam in Albury Gold Cup

Thursday 26 March 2015, 2:21pm

Former French stayer Kourkam is the early favourite to win the Albury Gold Cup for trainer Tony McEvoy.  Read more »

Craftiness in early winter carnival test

Thursday 26 March 2015, 11:44am

Joe Pride will give Craftiness a chance to confirm a Stradbroke Handicap campaign when the promising sprinter runs at Doomben.  Read more »

Damp conditions a boost for Secret Garden

Thursday 26 March 2015, 11:15am

Secret Garden is expected to have track conditions in her favour as she tries to end a losing streak at Doomben.  Read more »

California Chrome draws outside gate

Thursday 26 March 2015, 6:52am

Dubai World Cup favourite California Chrome will start from the outside of nine barriers in the world's richest thoroughbred race.  Read more »

Wide rail placement at Sandown a concern

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 6:25pm

A section of the Sandown Lakeside track had to be cored before the final two races went ahead after a horse slipped in the sixth race on the program.  Read more »

Qld trainer on two-year ban over betting

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 6:23pm

Queensland harness driver and trainer Trevor Lambourn has been banned from competition for two years and fined $10,000 for placing illegal bets.  Read more »

Perfect day out for Carey with a double

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 5:54pm

Mornington trainer Pat Carey went to Sandown with two runners and headed home with a double after Taylah's Secret and Cristalina Lago were both successful.  Read more »

Chris Munce has historic finish in sight

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 5:46pm

Former jockey Chris Munce has set himself an unusual task after celebrating his fourth metropolitan win as a trainer at Ipswich.  Read more »

Shooting To Win to skip Doncaster Mile

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 5:08pm

Top three-year-old Shooting To Win is out of the Doncaster Mile with trainer Peter Snowden aiming the colt at the All Aged Stakes.  Read more »

Silverball makes up for unlucky Aust debut

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 4:29pm

Chris Waller likes to give his overseas horses time to settle into Australian racing but he is unlikely to have that luxury with Silverball.  Read more »

Group One BMW favoured for Extra Zero

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 4:17pm

Lindsay Park has confirmed the $1.5 million BMW as the preferred target for dual acceptor Extra Zero.  Read more »

Vain Queen chases first G1 in William Reid

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 4:13pm

The John Sadler-trained Vain Queen is one of the leading chances in the William Reid Stakes as the mare aims for a valuable Group One win.  Read more »

Silent Achiever on notice for Europe

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 3:40pm

Silent Achiever will be chasing back-to-back wins in the BMW, a 2400m weight-for-race in which Japanese stayer To The World is favourite in early betting.  Read more »

Louvre picture-perfect ahead of sprint

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 2:07pm

Two impressive barrier trials following a first-up Group One placing have Under The Louvre in top condition for the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

Rudy to run at Rosehill en route to G1

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 1:53pm

Rudy will contest the Doncaster Mile on a seven-day back-up after connections decided to give the Villiers Stakes winner a final lead-up run at Rosehill.  Read more »

Weight is right for Aimee in Final

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 12:14pm

Trainer Noel Doyle is confident his filly Aimee is poised to atone for a series of luckless runs in the $100,000 Girls On Track Final at Doomben.  Read more »

Field of 14 for G1 William Reid Stakes

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 10:59am

The Group One William Reid Stakes has attracted a full field of 14 sprinters including Rebel Dane, Angelic Light and Famous Seamus.  Read more »

Cup winner faces Japanese challenge in BMW

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 10:35am

Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist will clash with highly regarded Japanese stayer To The World and Godolphin's Hartnell in the $1.5 million BMW.  Read more »

Chrome shines in Meydan work-out

Wednesday 25 March 2015, 7:40am

Trainer Art Sherman has arrived in Dubai to oversee the final preparations of California Chrome ahead of the World Cup.  Read more »

Waterhouse snaps up Moreira for Sweet Idea

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 6:13pm

Joao Moreira will link with trainer Gai Waterhouse when he rides top mare Sweet Idea in the Group One TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Cummings clears Fiveandahalfstar for BMW

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 5:55pm

The 2013 BMW winner Fiveandahalfstar has worked well enough to convince Anthony Cummings he deserves another shot at the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Williams with strong book of Group 1 rides

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 5:09pm

William Reid Stakes hopeful Rebel Dane forms part of a strong book of feature race rides for Craig Williams.  Read more »

Big Memory ready for Mornington Cup test

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 5:03pm

The Sydney Cup is in the sights of trainer Tony McEvoy with Big Memory but first he hopes the gelding can claim the $350,000 Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Angland answers Sargent SOS in G1 Vinery

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 4:31pm

Trainer John Sargent says VRC Oaks placegetter Thunder Lady is ready to peak in her bid to go one better in the ATC Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Canberra Guineas winner off to Hong Kong

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 2:45pm

Connections of Rom Baro continually knocked back offers for the Canberra Guineas winner until one last one was too good to refuse.  Read more »

Actuariat ready to make metro-grade impact

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 1:37pm

Trainer Greg Eurell is confident lightly raced three-year-old Actuariat is ready to make his presence felt first-up at Sandown.  Read more »

Strike The Stars can shine at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 12:48pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings is hoping Strike The Stars can show him enough at Warwick Farm to keep pressing on with his career.  Read more »

The Druids Nephew needs new jockey

Tuesday 24 March 2015, 9:27am

Leading Grand National chance The Druids Nephew is without a jockey with Barry Geraghty and Davey Russell both sidelined with broken bones.  Read more »

Golden Slipper winner to be spelled

Monday 23 March 2015, 8:41pm

Golden Slipper winner Vancouver will not run attempt the juvenile triple crown with trainer Gai Waterhouse eyeing spring riches.  Read more »

Sydney or Melbourne dilemma for Peggy Jean

Monday 23 March 2015, 6:34pm

Group One winning filly Peggy Jean will take on older horses in either the Sunline Stakes in Melbourne or the Emanciaption Stakes at home in Sydney.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee to bounce back in TJ Smith

Monday 23 March 2015, 6:09pm

Lankan Rupee has returned to the stables of Mick Price having undergone treatment for a torn pectoral muscle and stifle soreness.  Read more »

Filly to sweeten Coyle's carnival

Monday 23 March 2015, 5:59pm

Trainer Jason Coyle is hoping Vinery Stud Stakes contender Slightly Sweet can help ease the disappointment of Va Pensiero's tendon injury.  Read more »

Chance for Caulfield Cup at Mornington

Monday 23 March 2015, 4:45pm

Robbie Laing is looking north of the border to the Sydney Cup with promising stayer Don Doremo after the Mornington Cup.  Read more »

High quality field for final Melbourne G1

Monday 23 March 2015, 4:33pm

Robbie Griffiths is chasing his maiden Group One success and has Angelic Light in good shape for a first-up tilt at the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup trifecta entered for BMW

Monday 23 March 2015, 4:02pm

Trainer Chris Waller is looking forward to Who Shot Thebarman turning the tables on Protectionist and Red Cadeaux in the BMW.  Read more »

Hair of the Dog wins Woodlawn Cup at Lismore

Monday 23 March 2015, 2:24pm

It may have been Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill but owners of Dynamic 3yo Hair of the Dog (Tale of the Cat ex Hot Ticket) weren't concerned about the pomp, pageantry and partying taking place at the Sydney meeting.   Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 57

Monday 23 March 2015, 2:02pm

The Prime Thoroughbreds team has really enjoyed a purple patch during the past four weeks. We had a quiet January which happens in this business.   Read more »

Rebel Rebellion earns Grand National spot

Monday 23 March 2015, 12:51pm

Rebel Rebellion has added his name to champion trainer Paul Nicholls' hopes for the Grand National at Aintree.  Read more »

Toronado to stand at Swettenham Stud

Monday 23 March 2015, 11:15am

Swettenham Stud has joined forces with one of the world's most influential and successful Qatari racing organisations Al Shaqab, to bring the European Champion 3yo Miler Toronado to stand at Swettenham Stud in Victoria.  Read more »

Dane Delago and Yes Zariz into final

Sunday 22 March 2015, 6:29pm

Dane De Lago and Yes Zariz have qualified for the Country Championship final by running one-two in the series heat at Dubbo.  Read more »

Rising Romance showing signs of abscess

Sunday 22 March 2015, 6:05pm

Rising Romance is showing signs of a hoof abscess but trainer Donna Logan believes there is enough time get her to the BMW.  Read more »

Shamal Wind UK bound for Royal Ascot

Sunday 22 March 2015, 5:13pm

Shamal Wind will go to England for Royal Ascot after which she is likely to be served by a European stallion to southern hemisphere time.  Read more »

Hucklebuck back for Goodwood tilt

Sunday 22 March 2015, 4:49pm

Group One winner Hucklebuck is back in work with trainer Phillip Stokes planning to give him one autumn chance in the Goodwood.  Read more »

No TJ Smith Stakes for Brazen Beau

Sunday 22 March 2015, 3:52pm

Brazen Beau will not run in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick with connections to stick to the original plan Royal Ascot.  Read more »

WFA conditons of sprint appeal for Seamus

Sunday 22 March 2015, 1:46pm

Noel Mayfield-Smith is content with his decision to scratch Famous Seamus from the Galaxy in preference for a Group One sprint in Melbourne.  Read more »

McCoy wants to leave on a high

Sunday 22 March 2015, 10:46am

Tony McCoy, who has announced his pending retirement from the saddle, says if wins the Grand National that will be the time to call it a day.  Read more »

Bowman and Shinn suspended at Rosehill

Saturday 21 March 2015, 7:05pm

Leading jockeys Hugh Bowman and Blake Shinn will miss important meetings over the Sydney carnival after being suspended at Rosehill.  Read more »

Permit victory could stave off retirement

Saturday 21 March 2015, 6:53pm

The Chris Waller-trained Permit was going to be retired after the Manion Cup but the gelding's win could spark a change of plans.  Read more »

Gai the big winner on Golden Slipper day

Saturday 21 March 2015, 6:49pm

Gai Waterhouse has taken home two major trophies as the Sydney autumn carnival stepped up a notch at Rosehill.  Read more »

Setinum takes out Listed Bendigo Guineas

Saturday 21 March 2015, 6:40pm

A rushed program to get to the Bendigo Guineas hasn't stopped Setinum from winning the Listed 1400m race.  Read more »

Impressive Bendigo debut by Observational

Saturday 21 March 2015, 6:27pm

Former UK galloper Observational staged a last-to-first victory at his Australian debut when successful in the Golden Mile at Bendigo.  Read more »

Julia Ritchie savours Golden Slipper joy

Saturday 21 March 2015, 6:27pm

Gai Waterhouse and Julia Ritchie have celebrated their biggest win together with the trainer and owner claiming the Golden Slipper with Vancouver.  Read more »

Jockeys' comments after the Golden Slipper

Saturday 21 March 2015, 5:50pm

What the jockeys said after the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Japanese raider upsets locals to win Ryder

Saturday 21 March 2015, 5:32pm

He was considered Japan's second stringer in the George Ryder Stakes, but Real Impact has defied the odds to score a stirring Group One victory.  Read more »

Nadeem Lass rewarded for her consistency

Saturday 21 March 2015, 4:52pm

Nadeem Lass landed a long overdue victory for connections when she took out the Bendigo Gold Bracelet over 1400m.  Read more »

McGillivray breaks through at metro level

Saturday 21 March 2015, 4:38pm

A storm has led to the Doomben races being abandoned, but not before Fusina gave jockey Matt McGillivray his first Saturday metropolitan victory.  Read more »

Vancouver gives Gai her sixth G1 Slipper

Saturday 21 March 2015, 4:34pm

Vancouver has given Gai Waterhouse her sixth Golden Slipper winner to equal the training record held by her late father, TJ Smith.  Read more »

Sweet Idea reigns in Group One Galaxy win

Saturday 21 March 2015, 4:11pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Sweet Idea has broken through for her first Group One win, storming home first-up in the $400,000 Galaxy.  Read more »

Fairytale debut win for The Big Dance

Saturday 21 March 2015, 3:49pm

Connections of The Big Dance had a huge payday after their $750 yearling purchase took out the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo.  Read more »

Emotional Rosehill Guineas win for Logan

Saturday 21 March 2015, 3:35pm

Trainer Donna Logan has celebrated an emotional win with Volkstok'n'barrell in the Rosehill Guineas, just weeks after losing her training partner.  Read more »

Peeping gives Quinton Slipper day victory

Saturday 21 March 2015, 3:04pm

Peeping has continued Ron Quinton's love affair with Golden Slipper day, winning the Listed Sebring over 1200m.  Read more »

Contributer demolishes Ranvet field

Saturday 21 March 2015, 2:49pm

Contributer is a clear-cut favourite for the richest race of The Championships after a dominant win in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Slow start can't prevent a Dream Finnish

Saturday 21 March 2015, 2:29pm

Improving two-year-old Dream Finnish has overcome a tardy start to beat the favourite Montana Star at Doomben.  Read more »

Rising Romance beaten in Epona Stakes

Saturday 21 March 2015, 2:08pm

Scratchy Bottom has lowered the colours of Group One winner Rising Romance in the Epona Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lack of sleep no problem for Moloney

Saturday 21 March 2015, 1:57pm

A little over 15 hours after claiming his first black-type success, apprentice Patrick Moloney was back in the winner's circle at Bendigo.  Read more »

Shamalia earns shot at The Championships

Saturday 21 March 2015, 1:39pm

Bart and James Cummings have drawn first blood on Golden Slipper day with Shamalia returning in winning form at Rosehill.  Read more »

Record, a Richie and magic at Slipper

Saturday 21 March 2015, 12:51pm

Gai Waterhouse has equalled the record of six Golden Slippers set by her famous father, TJ Smith in an emotion-charged Slipper Day.  Read more »

Serenade gets start in Golden Slipper

Friday 20 March 2015, 7:05pm

The Mike Moroney-trained Serenade has gained a start in the Golden Slipper after the scratching of the Clarry Conners-trained To The Stars.  Read more »

Dunn hoping to add a Slipper to Diamonds

Friday 20 March 2015, 6:46pm

Lake Geneva carries Dwayne Dunn's hopes of a first Golden Slipper win to go with the jockey's four Blue Diamond Stakes successes.  Read more »

Olive qualifies horse for Country final

Friday 20 March 2015, 6:40pm

Canberra trainer Nick Olive will head to the Country Championship final at Randwick with Without A Shadow, winner of the series heat at Goulburn.  Read more »

Vancouver to give Gai a sixth Slipper win

Friday 20 March 2015, 6:14pm

Gai Waterhouse says unbeaten Vancouver is a standout among her three Golden Slipper runners despite a wide draw.  Read more »

Hayes thinks his Slipper duo over the odds

Friday 20 March 2015, 5:59pm

David Hayes believes his Golden Slipper runners Reemah and Haybah are capable of running better races than their odds suggest.  Read more »

Ryder distance best for Kermadec: Waller

Friday 20 March 2015, 4:48pm

Chris Waller says Kermadec isn't ready for a middle-distance test in the Rosehill Guineas and is better suited over the George Ryder Stakes trip.  Read more »

2YO Winning Double for Triple Crown

Friday 20 March 2015, 4:35pm

riple Crown Syndications and top class hoop Hugh Bowman combined for a 2yo winning double at Warwick farm today, where not only did they take out the first two races on the card, but did so in fine style notching up two new Class Records (Redzel by more than two seconds).  Read more »

Dunn out to add Galaxy to Oakleigh Plate

Friday 20 March 2015, 4:32pm

Fast 'N' Rocking's Oakleigh Plate placing has given Dwayne Dunn confidence the gelding can make his presence felt when he rides the gelding in The Galaxy.  Read more »

Washington Heights out to shed maiden tag

Friday 20 March 2015, 4:14pm

Washington Heights has conditions to suit in his bid to shed his maiden status in the Group Three Sebbring Stakes on Golden Slipper day.  Read more »

Kelly on learning curve with Guineas hope

Friday 20 March 2015, 2:18pm

The Bendigo Guineas will help trainer Wendy Kelly decide if her three-year-old Fast Cash is more than just a sprinter.  Read more »

Grand Syndicates Announce New Re-Education Programme

Friday 20 March 2015, 2:12pm

Since Grand Syndicates launched a couple of years ago to give people an affordable and easy way into racehorse ownership..  Read more »

Lucia Valentina ready to fire in G1 Ranvet

Friday 20 March 2015, 1:52pm

Lucia Valentina's third-up form suggests the dual Group One winner is ready to make her presence felt in a star-studded Ranvet Stakes.  Read more »

Evangelist spot on for Bendigo Golden Mile

Friday 20 March 2015, 12:33pm

Evangelist has shown trainer Tony McEvoy he is a horse of quality and the Golden Mile at Bendigo is a stepping stone to bigger races.  Read more »

Reardon to head Queensland cobalt probe

Friday 20 March 2015, 12:12pm

Chief steward Alan Reardon will be in charge of Racing Queensland inquiries into illegal cobalt levels.  Read more »

Dream Of Slips to step out at Doomben

Friday 20 March 2015, 11:46am

Injury to star sprinter Buffering has dented trainer Robert Heathcote's winter carnival hopes and he is looking to Dream Of Slips to make his mark.  Read more »

Darren Smith set to appeal 15-year ban

Friday 20 March 2015, 11:41am

Trainer Darren Smith will appeal a 15-year ban for cobalt offences handed down by Racing NSW stewards.  Read more »

Blueblood Thoroughbred's Open Day

Friday 20 March 2015, 10:40am

Don't miss your chance to secure your share in the next track star.  Read more »

Gleneagles now favourite for 2000 Guineas

Friday 20 March 2015, 7:01am

British bookmakers have been hit with some big bets on the Coolmore-owned Gleneagles to win the 2000 Guineas.  Read more »

Qld trainers to face cobalt inquiries

Thursday 19 March 2015, 7:15pm

The no-longer licensed Len Treloar is one of five trainers named by Racing Queensland in their investigations into illegal cobalt levels in horses.  Read more »

Press Report steps back up to stakes race

Thursday 19 March 2015, 6:00pm

Lee Curtis is pinning his faith in Press Report to vindicate his belief she can be a superior sprinter this campaign.  Read more »

Slipper start still sinking in for Olive

Thursday 19 March 2015, 5:54pm

Canberra trainer Nick Olive still can't comprehend the fact he will saddle up a runner in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Dance Of Heroes makes winning Aust debut

Thursday 19 March 2015, 5:38pm

A midweek victory at his first Australian start is unlikely to save the Chris Waller-trained Dance Of Heroes from beind gelded.  Read more »

Fast facts on the Golden Slipper

Thursday 19 March 2015, 5:27pm

The Golden Slipper - what you need to know  Read more »

The Big Dance faces big pay day at Bendigo

Thursday 19 March 2015, 5:08pm

A $750 yearling purchase will be racing for a $150,000 first prize money cheque when she makes her debut in the VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo.  Read more »

Boss call-up rekindles Golden memories

Thursday 19 March 2015, 4:26pm

Jockey Glen Boss has history on his side as he chases his third Golden Slipper win with one-time favourite Headwater.  Read more »