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Birchley hopes Syn City foward enough

Friday 27 February 2015, 12:51pm

Trainer Liam Birchley has been unable to trial Syn City and hopes she is forward enough for her return at Doomben.  Read more »

Dear Demi earns high praise from Cassidy

Friday 27 February 2015, 12:49pm

Clarry Conners has been buoyed by the reports from jockey Jim Cassidy as he prepares Dear Demi for her seasonal return at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Damien Oliver suspended for Ballarat ride

Thursday 26 February 2015, 6:08pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver has been suspended for 12 meetings at Ballarat after a winning ride on odds-on favourite Cornrow.  Read more »

Protectionist returns in Caulfield Group 2

Thursday 26 February 2015, 5:59pm

Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist will be one of the star attractions on Blue Diamond Stakes day when he resumes in the Peter Young Stakes.  Read more »

Fast facts on the Oakleigh Plate

Thursday 26 February 2015, 5:36pm

Oakleigh Plate - what you need to know.  Read more »

Fast facts on the Futurity Stakes

Thursday 26 February 2015, 5:34pm

Futurity Stakes - what you need to know.  Read more »

Iconic ready for G1 Oakleigh Plate test

Thursday 26 February 2015, 5:28pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained Iconic will chase the biggest win of his career when he resumes from the inside gate in the Group One Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Japanese raiders enter Sydney quarantine

Thursday 26 February 2015, 5:17pm

A quartet of Japanese-trained horses, headed by Queen Elizabeth Stakes fancy To The World, have entered quarantine in Sydney.  Read more »

Fast facts on the Chipping Norton Stakes

Thursday 26 February 2015, 4:56pm

The Chipping Norton Stakes - what you need to know.  Read more »

Futurity result can enhance Dunn G1 record

Thursday 26 February 2015, 4:56pm

Dwayne Dunn is counting on Entirely Platinum, Shamal Wind and Lake Geneva to add to an already impressive Group One record at Caulfield.  Read more »

Watershed day looms for Godolphin trainer

Thursday 26 February 2015, 4:49pm

Trainer John O'Shea has four chances to win his first Group One race for Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation.  Read more »

Snowden chasing third Blue Diamond win

Thursday 26 February 2015, 3:42pm

Peter Snowden says Pride Of Dubai is good enough to give him a third Blue Diamond win but he has the highest respect for unbeaten favourite Fontiton.  Read more »

High Above begins Oaks campaign at Farm

Thursday 26 February 2015, 1:42pm

Three horses trainer Anthony Cummings hopes can figure prominently in the autumn will take their first step towards carnival goals at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

McEvoy speaks highly of Waterhouse filly

Thursday 26 February 2015, 12:57pm

Kerrin McEvoy will team up with Tulloch Lodge filly Speak Fondly when she launches a Golden Slipper bid at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Second-up syndrome a concern: O'Shea

Thursday 26 February 2015, 12:46pm

Godolphin trainer John O'Shea says Contributer needs to prove his second-up credentials in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes.  Read more »

Weight's right for improving Vodnik: Hill

Thursday 26 February 2015, 12:21pm

Trainer Bruce Hill will give Sydney cast-off Vodnik the chance to add to a promising Queensland record at Doomben despite a rise in class.  Read more »

Morrisey keeps faith in Living On A Prayer

Thursday 26 February 2015, 11:56am

Trainer John Morrisey says a rescheduled Falvelon Quality can work in favour of smart sprinter Living On A Prayer.  Read more »

Specific Choice gives Munce first victory

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 6:46pm

It hasn't taken Chris Munce long to make a winning transition to the training ranks with Specific Choice scoring at Ipswich.  Read more »

Queen Of Wands on path to Sires' Produce

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 6:37pm

The Clarry Conners-trained Queen Of Wands has broken through at her fourth start to book a shot at the Group Two VRC Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Glyn Schofield to miss Group One meeting

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 6:23pm

Jockey Glyn Schofield will miss two feature meetings after being handed a five-meeting careless-riding supension at Rosehill.  Read more »

Upstart 3YO Admiral upsets Tasmanian star

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 6:21pm

Smart three-year-old Admiral has run down popular galloper The Cleaner in the George Adams Plate at Launceston.  Read more »

Appo, Morrisey figure in Ipswich doubles

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 5:57pm

Beau Appo has ridden two Ipswich winners at double-figure odds, including Seashells for John Morrisey who also had a double at the meeting.  Read more »

Williams the difference in Launceston Cup

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 5:45pm

Craig Williams says Genuine Lad is a stayer of the future after riding the four-year-old to a hard-fought win in the Launceston Cup.  Read more »

Earthquake to give Oakleigh Plate a shake

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 5:30pm

Three-year-old Earthquake has been made favourite to win the Oakleigh Plate, a year after her biggest win in the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Australian Derby plans for Rosehill winner

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 5:23pm

Norzita's little brother Nazir will be set on an ATC Australian Derby path after a scoring a resolute middle-distance win at Rosehill.  Read more »

O'Shea declares Inner Circle future star

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 5:20pm

Two-year-old Inner Circle has lived up to his impressive bloodlines with a first-up win at Rosehill to earn a Pago Pago Stakes start.  Read more »

Dissident odds-on to win Futurity Stakes

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 4:25pm

The Peter Moody-trained Dissident is an odds-on favourite to notch the fifth Group One win of his career in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Riley Diamond runner put on 24-hour guard

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 4:14pm

Stewards have ordered 24-hour security on disqualified trainer Mark Riley's Blue Diamond fancy Of The Brave, a $10 chance to win the $1 million race.  Read more »

Gold Busker makes right noise in Sovereign

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 4:07pm

Logan McGill has landed his first stakes winner as a trainer with Gold Busker taking out the Gold Sovereign Stakes at Launceston.  Read more »

Diamond sparkles for inexperienced Geneva

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 3:59pm

Lake Geneva will attempt to win the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at her second start as jockey Dwayne Dunn chases his fifth win in the race.  Read more »

Mile specialists rate best in G1: Waller

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 3:21pm

Chris Waller will be represented by more than half the field in the Chipping Norton Stakes but he says three of his team stand out in the Group One race.  Read more »

First Seal set to bounce back in Surround

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 1:40pm

John Thompson believes external factors were to blame for the first-up defeat of First Seal and he expects the filly to win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Pienkna flies solo for Gollan at Doomben

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 1:03pm

Thousand Guineas runner-up Traveston Girl will have her return to racing delayed with Tony Gollan banking on Pienkna as one of his main Doomben chances.  Read more »

Waller runners dominate Chipping Norton

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 12:35pm

Chris Waller has eight entries in the Chipping Norton Stakes but the John O'Shea-trained Contribtuer is expected to the favourite for the Group One race.  Read more »

Nicholls' small but select Cheltenham team

Wednesday 25 February 2015, 7:11am

Trainer Paul Nicholls will have a small team high on quality heading to the famous Cheltenham jumps festival.  Read more »

Trainer Mark Riley gains stay

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 6:07pm

Disqualified trainer Mark Riley has been granted a stay of proceedings allowing him to start Of The Brave in the Blue Diamond Stakes under his name.  Read more »

Overseas horses a must for Championships

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 5:58pm

Sydney officials are confident it won't be long before The Championships will be able to compete with major thoroughbred carnivals around the globe.  Read more »

Horse trainer Riley loses Of The Brave bid

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 5:55pm

Disqualified trainer Mark Riley has lost a last-minute bid to keep leading Blue Diamond Stakes contender Of The Brave at his stables.  Read more »

Star sprinters set for Newmarket clash

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 5:06pm

Lankan Rupee, Terravista and Chautauqua are among 22 first acceptors for the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Zahra has faith in Diamond fav Fontiton

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 4:27pm

Unbeaten filly Fontiton remains the horse to beat in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes after the barrier draw for the $1 million race for two-year-olds.  Read more »

Import could surprise first-up in Futurity

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 4:00pm

Guest Of Honour will make his debut for Lindsay Park in the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Vain Queen ready to fire in Oakleigh Plate

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 3:33pm

John Sadler is confident Vain Queen is ready to run a big race first-up in the Oakleigh Plate and says he wouldn't swap the mare for any other runner.  Read more »

Geegees looking for more Tassie success

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 3:23pm

He may be rising nine years of age but Geegees Blackflash has plenty of life left in him ahead of his bid to win a second Launceston Cup.  Read more »

History against mares in Chipping Norton

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 3:01pm

Kris Lees believes race tempo is the key to the chances of Lucia Valentina in the Chipping Norton Stakes, a race which hasn't been kind to mares.  Read more »

The Chairman chasing maiden win at Sandown

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 2:55pm

Mick Price says three-year-old The Chairman is a work in progress but hopes the High Chaparral colt can break his maiden in an 1800m race at Sandown.  Read more »

Cobalt threshold under fire at inquiry

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 1:17pm

Counsel for Darren Smith says without a cobalt threshold in place when horses produced high levels, the case against the trainer must be thrown out.  Read more »

Inner Circle to follow family tradition

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 1:01pm

Godolphin will unveil a blue blood two-year-old colt at Rosehill when Inner Circle makes his debut with hopes he could become an autumn carnival contender.  Read more »

Canterbury approved as quarantine centre

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 11:26am

Canterbury racecourse has been given the green light to operate as a quarantine and training facility for international horses during The Championships.  Read more »

Fontiton draws inside gate for Diamond

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 11:25am

Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Fontiton will jump from the inside barrier in the $1 million feature at Caulfield.  Read more »

Field of 15 for Group One Blue Diamond

Tuesday 24 February 2015, 10:37am

A field of 15 has been declared for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes including late entries Pride Of Dubai and Manhattan Blues.  Read more »

Strong field for Chipping Norton

Monday 23 February 2015, 6:01pm

Silent Achiever is the highest rated horse in the Chipping Norton but trainer Roger James says 1600 metres is still short of her best.  Read more »

Suavito to kick off in Futurity

Monday 23 February 2015, 5:42pm

A couple of jump-outs have smart mare Suavito heading in the right direction for a first-up tilt in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

McEvoy expecting better of Pelicano

Monday 23 February 2015, 4:44pm

After two disappointing performances trainer Tony McEvoy has made a gear change to bring the best out of Pelicano in the Launceston Cup.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 52

Monday 23 February 2015, 4:13pm

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Sacred Falls topweight in Doncaster Mile

Monday 23 February 2015, 3:44pm

Dual Doncaster Mile winner Sacred Falls will have to carry 58kg topweight to win the famous Randwick race for a third time.  Read more »

Riley disqualified for three years

Monday 23 February 2015, 1:10pm

Mornington trainer Mark Riley faces a fight to keep training Of The Brave ahead on the Blue Diamond Stakes after being disqualified for three years.  Read more »

Dynamic Syndications Open Day

Monday 23 February 2015, 12:32pm

On behalf of our Dynamic Team, cordially invites You, Your Family and Friends to join us at a “Gathering with Gai”  Read more »

Band on song for Launceston

Monday 23 February 2015, 12:26pm

Mornington-trained filly Band On The Run heads back to Tasmania chasing black type in the Gold Soveriegn Stakes at Launceston.  Read more »

The Waco Kid on trial for Champiosnhips

Monday 23 February 2015, 12:20pm

The Waco Kid will be on trial for the Country Championships qualifying race when he runs at Goulburbn.  Read more »

Sire De Grugy in form for Cheltenham

Monday 23 February 2015, 11:34am

Sire De Grugy is back on track to defend the Queen Mother champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Toast Of New York gearing up for World Cup

Monday 23 February 2015, 11:14am

Frankie Dettori is expected to give Toast Of New York a work-out at Kempton ahead of his first race ride on the horse in the Dubai World Cup.  Read more »

Zululand second in Singapore Group One

Sunday 22 February 2015, 10:35pm

Australian three-year-old Zululand has begun his new life in Singapore with an eye-catching second in the island's richest race.  Read more »

Buffering back in work for Brisbane winter

Sunday 22 February 2015, 6:13pm

Queensland champion Buffering will stay home in Brisbane with his campaign to concentrate on his home town Group One sprints.  Read more »

Hayes chasing wins in two countries

Sunday 22 February 2015, 5:34pm

David Hayes is hoping for success in two countries in two days with Tashbeeh lining up in Dubai and Sistonic making her stakes debut in Melbourne.  Read more »

Boban out to break drought in Chipping

Sunday 22 February 2015, 5:25pm

Trainer Chris Waller will be out to win his fifth consecutive Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm's premier meeting.  Read more »

The Cleaner back for autumn assault

Sunday 22 February 2015, 3:12pm

Local fans will get the chance to see cult galloper The Cleaner on Launceston Cup day before he heads back to Melbourne.  Read more »

Puissance De Lune retired

Sunday 22 February 2015, 2:55pm

Trainer Darren Weir has confirmed that one of his stable stars Puissance De Lune has been retired.  Read more »

Tony McEvoy to have two Diamond chances

Sunday 22 February 2015, 1:48pm

With Stoker already assured of a start the connections of Manhattan Blues will pay a $55,000 late entry fee to contest the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Side Glance heading to Winter Derby

Sunday 22 February 2015, 10:11am

International traveller Side Glance is on track for the Winter Derby at Lingfield which will be his first start since his fourth in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee ready for Terravista clash

Saturday 21 February 2015, 6:28pm

Lankan Rupee has produced a brilliant first-up win in the Lightning Stakes and will now clash with Terravista in the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Berry in frame for second Sydney Cup win

Saturday 21 February 2015, 6:22pm

Greatwood has led all the way to win the Parramatta Cup, an important Sydney Cup stepping stone for the Gai Waterhouse-trained stayer.  Read more »

Hallowed Crown rules in Hobartville battle

Saturday 21 February 2015, 5:52pm

Hallowed Crown has emerged triumphant in a star-studded Hobartville Stakes featuring most of Sydney's best three-year-old colts and geldings.  Read more »

Deep Field beaten on merits in Gr1: Hawkes

Saturday 21 February 2015, 5:48pm

Connections of Deep Field will see how the sprinter pulls up from his first defeat before deciding on his next start.  Read more »

Wandjina resumes with CS Hayes Stakes win

Saturday 21 February 2015, 5:20pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Wandjina is on target for the Australian Guineas with a determined win in the CS Hayes Stakes.  Read more »

Headwater new favourite for Golden Slipper

Saturday 21 February 2015, 5:00pm

The Hawkes family training partnership is eyeing off back-to-back Golden Slippers with Headwater now favourite after his win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee dominant in Lightning Stakes

Saturday 21 February 2015, 4:58pm

Lankan Rupee has returned to his dominant best to beat Brazen Beau and Deep Field in the Group One Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Chloe In Paris makes it back-to-back wins

Saturday 21 February 2015, 4:01pm

Chloe In Paris has shown her class in a benchmark sprint for fillies and mares at Flemington to make it two wins from as many starts this campaign.  Read more »

Catkins a class above in Gr 2 Millie Fox

Saturday 21 February 2015, 3:23pm

Catkins has claimed the Group Two Millie Fox Stakes under Hugh Bowman who has been named the new jockey for English visitor Red Cadeaux.  Read more »

Sweet And Speedy continues Moody win spree

Saturday 21 February 2015, 3:20pm

Peter Moody has landed a longshot treble in the first three races at Flemington, highlighted by ATC Australian Oaks prospect Sweet And Speedy's win.  Read more »

Just A Girl gives Griffith a Rosehill win

Saturday 21 February 2015, 2:24pm

Just A Girl has scored her second win from two starts for Scone trainer Luke Griffith who says the mare is enjoying country life.  Read more »

Pasadena Girl claims Talindert in upset

Saturday 21 February 2015, 2:20pm

Pasadena Girl cost $25,000 as a yearling and has repaid her connections already with a debut win in the $120,000 Listed Talindert Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Wawail out to make it five straight wins

Friday 20 February 2015, 5:34pm

Three-year-old Wawail is favoured to continue an unbeaten start to her career at her fifth start when she lines up in the Group Three Vanity at Flemington.  Read more »

Parramatta Cup distance to suit Diametric

Friday 20 February 2015, 5:32pm

Diametric steps up to 1900m in the Parramatta Cup, a distance his trainer Chris Waller believes will allow him to show his best.  Read more »

Tassie calling for Band On The Run

Friday 20 February 2015, 4:13pm

Connections of Band On The Run have decided on what they hope is easier black type company by heading to Launceston instead of Flemington.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee, Deep Field stifle betting

Friday 20 February 2015, 3:53pm

Four-time Group One winner Lankan Rupee and the up-and-comer Deep Field dominate betting on the Lightning Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Fay Fay well up to Otaki Classic: Cruz

Friday 20 February 2015, 3:37pm

Soriano, Puccini and Natuzzi dominate the Otaki-Maori WFA Classic market but Trevor Cruz says Hong Kong Derby winner Fay Fay is up to the class.  Read more »

Storms force Doomben cancellation

Friday 20 February 2015, 3:37pm

Racing in Brisbane has been called off with the city feeling the effects of Cyclone Marcia.  Read more »

Ross pits Mishani Honcho against top 2YOs

Friday 20 February 2015, 3:10pm

Experience and prize money earnings will count for nothing as Mishani Honcho tries to overcome the odds in the Silver Slipper.  Read more »

Shooting To Win out to enhance reputation

Friday 20 February 2015, 2:05pm

Hobartville Stakes favourite Shooting To Win is already a serious stallion prospect but his stocks can rise even further during the autumn carnival.  Read more »

Vic racing gets dedicated cobalt lab

Friday 20 February 2015, 1:51pm

Victorian horses and greyhounds will be more easily tested for performance-enhancing cobalt thanks to a dedicated laboratory.  Read more »

Williams has high hopes for Disposition

Friday 20 February 2015, 1:31pm

With four wins and a Group One second to his name in Perth, Disposition will be having his first run for new trainer Wez Hunter at Flemington.  Read more »

Hugh Bowman praises consistent Catkins

Friday 20 February 2015, 12:47pm

Top jockey Hugh Bowman has declared the Chris Waller-trained Catkins the most consistent horse he has ever ridden.  Read more »

McCoy chooses his Gold Cup ride

Friday 20 February 2015, 7:09am

Soon-to-be-retired jockey Tony McCoy will ride Carlingford Lough in what will be his final Cheltenham Gold Cup.  Read more »

Mixed allegiences for Bowman at Rosehill

Thursday 19 February 2015, 5:33pm

Hugh Bowman will be in Peter Snowden's corner for the Silver Slipper but they will be rivals in the feature Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Fast facts on the Lightning Stakes

Thursday 19 February 2015, 4:35pm

The Lightning Stakes - what you need to know.  Read more »

Williams issues Group 1 Lightning warning

Thursday 19 February 2015, 4:18pm

Three-year-old Brazen Beau faces some formidable opponents in the Lightning Stakes but his jockey is not underestimating the classy colt.  Read more »

Headwater set to make waves at Rosehill

Thursday 19 February 2015, 3:59pm

Hawkes Racing's chances of claiming back-to-back wins in the Golden Slipper will become clearer after Headwater runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hobartville clash is unavoidable: Messara

Thursday 19 February 2015, 3:16pm

Paul Messara trains six horses and two of them will go head to head in the Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Royal Ascot on radar for Aussie sprinters

Thursday 19 February 2015, 3:00pm

Brazen Beau and Deep Field are in contention to represent Australia during the five-day racing festival at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

VRC Oaks winner set for Flemington return

Thursday 19 February 2015, 2:02pm

Set Square, on a path to the Australian Oaks at Randwick, will kick off her campaign in The Vanity at Flemington.  Read more »