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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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »
BMW a long-range plan for Melb Cup winner
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Dubai
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Dubai
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Bendigo
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Bendigo
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Bendigo
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Bendigo
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »