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Chris Parnham lands milestone victory
Melbourne
Saturday 24 January 2015, 3:19pm
Perth apprentice Chris Parnham outrode his claim in the metropolitan area when Norman Rules scored a strong staying win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Moloney guides Marli Magic to victory
Melbourne
Saturday 24 January 2015, 2:50pm
A significant pull in the weights and a nice ride from Patrick Moloney has helped Marli Magic to score a narrow win over Arena Rock at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Another 2yo winner for Godolphin
Sydney
Saturday 24 January 2015, 2:12pm
Godolphin has recorded its eighth individual two-year-old winner of the season with Haptic adding his name to the honour role at Randwick. Read more »
Dee off to flyer in Melbourne stint
Melbourne
Saturday 24 January 2015, 1:43pm
New Zealand apprentice Michael Dee, on a three-month loan to trainer Mick Price, could not have wished for a better start with victory at Moonee Valley. Read more »
HRV official to take up position at BHA
London
Saturday 24 January 2015, 9:21am
Victorian harness racing official Brant Dunshea is to take up a position with the British Horseracing Authority. Read more »
Doomben called off due to rain
Brisbane
Saturday 24 January 2015, 9:19am
Extra races will be added to the next Doomben meeting to accommodate horses who have missed out due to a wash-out. Read more »
Doomben racing in doubt
Brisbane
Friday 23 January 2015, 6:04pm
Rain has taken its toll on Saturday's Gold Coast meeting with Queensland officials to make a decision on Doomben after an early morning inspection. Read more »
Alder and Relentless back for more
Melbourne
Friday 23 January 2015, 4:11pm
It's tough work as a farrier but hobby trainer Tony Alder gets a break and heads to Moonee Valley with an in form galloper looking for back-to-back wins. Read more »
Warm weather forces a rethink
Melbourne
Friday 23 January 2015, 2:39pm
Trainer Robbie Laing had entended to take two-year-old Kentucky Flyer to Randwick but warm weather has kept him home for Sandown instead. Read more »
Mighty Solomon seeks to reign at Trentham
Auckland
Friday 23 January 2015, 2:29pm
Thorndon Mile favourite Mighty Solomon is one of several big race chances for Manawatu trainer Lisa Latta at the weekend. Read more »
Tudor chasing stakes success in G2 sprint
Melbourne
Friday 23 January 2015, 2:13pm
Doug Harrison is happy to give three-year-old Tudor his chance in the Group Two Australia Stakes and believes the colt can make his presence felt. Read more »
Off The Rails in distance test in Cup
Sydney
Friday 23 January 2015, 1:04pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker will give Off The Rails a try at 2400 metres in the Australia Day Cup at Randwick, believing he can defy his breeding. Read more »
Steel Zip skips under threat Doomben meet
Brisbane
Friday 23 January 2015, 11:44am
Torrential rain might yet take out Saturday's Doomben meeting but it's already seen Steel Zip opt for Monday's meeting at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Attitude shift could be key to Role Model
Sydney
Friday 23 January 2015, 11:19am
Gai Waterhouse is hoping a reformed attitude can help former New Zealander Role Model deliver on her potential this campaign. Read more »
NZ apprentice starts Melbourne stint
Melbourne
Friday 23 January 2015, 11:08am
NZ apprentice Michael Dee has started a loan stint with the Mick Price stable and hoping to make an immediate impression at Moonee Valley. Read more »
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Friday 23 January 2015, 8:49am
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Friday 23 January 2015, 8:41am
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Diamond favourite to step out at Sandown
Melbourne
Thursday 22 January 2015, 5:22pm
Blue Diamond favourite Fontiton headlines a field of 16 for the fillies edition of the Blue Diamond Previews at Sandown. Read more »
McDonald lands G1 mount on Japanese raider
Sydney
Thursday 22 January 2015, 3:55pm
James McDonald has picked up the plum mount on Japanese visitor Real Impact who will target two feature races during The Championships in Sydney. Read more »
Exhibition gallop for Shooting To Win
Sydney
Thursday 22 January 2015, 3:07pm
Peter Snowden heads to Randwick with one black-type winner but he hopes to return home with two. Read more »
Stingray not wound up for return: Moloney
Melbourne
Thursday 22 January 2015, 2:58pm
After contesting Group races at his last five starts, Stingray returns at Moonee Valley in a benchmark 70 race with a hefty impost. Read more »
It is Written gets G2 chance at the Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 22 January 2015, 2:31pm
Robbie Griffiths doesn't expect It Is Written to win the Australia Stakes but is happy to give him his chance at his favourite track and distance. Read more »
Endless Shadow to keep rolling at Doomben
Brisbane
Thursday 22 January 2015, 1:03pm
A win for Endless Shadow on Magic Millions day was far from a fluke says trainer Peter Hulbert who might aim her at the Silk Stocking. Read more »
Fast Cash faces Manfred Stakes test
Melbourne
Thursday 22 January 2015, 12:36pm
Trainer Wendy Kelly expects to learn a lot more about three-year-old Fast Cash this campaign with the Group Three Manfred Stakes the gelding's next test. Read more »
Patience key to Waterhouse's stakes duo
Sydney
Thursday 22 January 2015, 12:03pm
Gai Waterhouse will chase a stakes double at Randwick with two horses striving to put their respective careers back on track. Read more »
Bougoure hoping for sweet run from Melody
Brisbane
Thursday 22 January 2015, 11:54am
If Egyptian Melody races up to her breeding then Danny Bougoiure will look at taking the two-year-old straight to Melbourne. Read more »
Hibbs has high hopes for Crusher
Melbourne
Thursday 22 January 2015, 11:45am
Turf Crusher has travelled plenty of miles in his only two starts but will make the shorter trip from his Cranbourne home to Moonee Valley. Read more »
Featured Syndicator: Australian Bloodstock
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 6:26pm
Australian Bloodstock have an honour role that extends to include a multitude of Group 1 winners, including the 2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist Read more »
Matt McGillivray gets first city winner
Brisbane
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 6:05pm
Matt McGillivray has been booting them home consistently in the country, now the young apprentice has got his first city winner. Read more »
Birthday boys remembered at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 5:45pm
The absence of the late Nathan Berry and Guy Walter was felt keenly at Warwick Farm on the day the pair would have celebrated their birthdays. Read more »
Clenton takes riding honours with double
Sydney
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 5:44pm
Samantha Clenton was left smarting after an early defeat but the apprentice showed her tenacity to bounce back with a winning double at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Moody horse positive to ibuprofen
Sydney
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 5:18pm
A filly trained by Peter Moody and racing in NSW has returned positive tests to ibuprofen on two separate occasions. Read more »
Australian horses top sprint rankings
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 4:49pm
Lankan Rupee and Terravista have been recognised as the leading sprinters in the world for 2014 and are due to clash again in the Newmarket Handicap. Read more »
The Quarterback chasing another Listed win
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 4:29pm
It's Superbowl season and The Quarterback is aiming for a big play. A win in the Listed WJ Adams Stakes could see him take on the Newmarket Handicap. Read more »
Timing right for Oriental Lady: Avdulla
Sydney
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 3:33pm
Fresh from a stakes-winning raid in Melbourne, Brenton Avdulla will bid to keep the momentum going with two feature rides in Sydney. Read more »
Hardline draws barrier 11 at Ellerslie
Auckland
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 3:19pm
The Liam Birchley-trained Hardline has drawn barrier 11 for the $1 million Karaka Million at Ellerslie. Read more »
Richie's Vibe back to defend title
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 2:55pm
After winning the Australia Stakes 12 months ago, Richie's Vibe is back to defend his title in the Group Two race at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Shaf may be Dubai bound
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 12:58pm
With stablemate Tashbeeh heading to Dubai, Shaf could be joining him on the plane if he can be successful at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Birchley waits on weather for Longstocking
Brisbane
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 12:33pm
Heavy rain might scupper trainer Liam Birchley's chances of taking home both feature races at Doomben this weekend. Read more »
Racing pioneer Joanna Morgan to retire
London
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 11:44am
Racing pioneer Joanna Morgan, the first woman to ride at Royal Ascot, has announced her retirement as a trainer. Read more »
Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 48
Wednesday 21 January 2015, 10:37am
The yearlings we purchased at the sale just over a week ago have been very well received by the market and I thank our clients who have purchased into them. Read more »
Hall free to ride Petrology at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 6:05pm
Jockey Nick Hall has had a win at the Victorian Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board which has reduced a suspension by two days. Read more »
Trainer rues Manhattan non-nomination
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 5:38pm
With the Blue Diamond Stakes and Golden Slipper approaching, trainer Tony McEvoy wishes he could revisit the early nominations with Manhattan Blues. Read more »
Ritzy prepared for Canterbury debut
Sydney
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 5:32pm
Ritzy, a half sister to dual Group One winner Fiveandahalfstar, is ready to make her race debut at Canterbury. Read more »
Setback delays Rich Enuff return
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 5:04pm
An elevated white cell count a couple of weeks ago has delayed the return to racing of stakes winnng colt Rich Enuff. Read more »
Weather the key to Timeless Prince
Sydney
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 4:43pm
Trainer Tony Newing will be guided by the weather to determine if Timeless Prince runs in the Carrington Stakes. Read more »
Mourinho late entry for Australia Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 3:54pm
Mourinho has never raced at 1200m but he has a good Moonee Valley record and will return to racing in the Australia Stakes. Read more »
James Innes to reunite with his old boss
Sydney
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 3:39pm
Newly appointed Godolphin apprentice James Innes will reunite with his old boss Keith Dryden and We Are Young at Warwick Farm. Read more »
William Hill to rebrand in Australia
Sydney
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 1:29pm
Australian wagering firms Sportingbet, Centrebet and TomWaterhouse.com are to be rebranded by parent company William Hill. Read more »
Group One events under threat
London
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 9:22am
The European Pattern Committee is reviewing the Group One status of seven races including the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. Read more »
Chad Schofield to return at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Monday 19 January 2015, 6:04pm
Jockey Chad Schofield has been cleared to make his comeback from injury and is looking forward to making his race return at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Parnham to ride Smokin' Joey in G2 race
Melbourne
Monday 19 January 2015, 5:48pm
Apprentice Chris Parnham, who is one city win away from outriding his claim, is set to partner Group One winner Smokin' Joey in the Australia Stakes. Read more »
Sebring Sun set to shine at Randwick
Sydney
Monday 19 January 2015, 5:28pm
Trainer Gary Portelli is confident Sebring Sun will prove himself worthy of a Golden Slipper campaign when he returns at Randwick. Read more »
Plutorius gets another Listed chance
Sydney
Monday 19 January 2015, 5:20pm
Plutorius will be given another chance to prove himself at stakes level when he runs in the Listed Australia Day Cup. Read more »
Secret Agenda to step out in Prelude
Melbourne
Monday 19 January 2015, 3:55pm
Secret Agenda, the filly who sits on the second line of betting for the Group One Blue Diamond, will make her return from a let-up in the fillies' Prelude. Read more »
Damien Brown has a busy time ahead
Brisbane
Monday 19 January 2015, 1:54pm
Damian Browne will spend as much time in the air as on horses over the Australia Day weekend when he rides in Brisbane, Auckland and Melbourne. Read more »
California Chrome the US Horse of the Year
Hallandale Beach
Monday 19 January 2015, 1:49pm
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome has been voted United States Horse of the Year. Read more »
Grand Syndicates and Belhus Racing News
Monday 19 January 2015, 9:37am
And it's started again-the annual round of thoroughbred yearling sales where prices are high, hopes are higher, talk is a plenty, and if you look hard enough somewhere in the sale yards Read more »
Cobalt saga to spark changes in NSW racing
Sydney
Sunday 18 January 2015, 11:25am
Equine passports are a top priority for Racing NSW officials who have invested heavily in the development and research into tracking illegal substances. Read more »
Petrology gearing up for Manfred return
Melbourne
Sunday 18 January 2015, 11:24am
Sandown Guineas winner Petrology resumes in the Manfred Stakes which will be a pointer to his Australian Guineas prospects. Read more »
Waller after Australia Day Cup honours
Sydney
Sunday 18 January 2015, 11:24am
The in-form Multilateral will run in the Australia Day Cup while his Chris Waller-trained stablemate will try to reacpture his form in the Listed race. Read more »
Qld officials target NZ for carnival
Brisbane
Sunday 18 January 2015, 11:23am
Queensland officials will again try to tempt trainers to bring horses from New Zealand for the rich winter carnival. Read more »
Williams could chase fifth premiership
Melbourne
Sunday 18 January 2015, 10:11am
The chances of Craig Williams challenging for the Melbourne premiership will hinge on whether he takes up another riding stint in Japan this year. Read more »
Training character building for Munce
Brisbane
Sunday 18 January 2015, 9:27am
No luck for Chris Munce with his first runner as a trainer just a week after the champion jockey retired from the saddle. Read more »
Al Shaqab swoop on Toast Of New York
London
Sunday 18 January 2015, 8:11am
Breeders' Cup Classic runner-up Toast Of New York will do his future racing under the Al Shaqab Racing banner with the Dubai World Cup his first target. Read more »
Sacre suffers bleed in comeback 2nd place
London
Sunday 18 January 2015, 7:56am
Champion steeplechaser Sprinter Sacre remains on target for the Cheltenham festival despite being beaten and suffering a bleed in his comeback run. Read more »
Williams takes share of premiership lead
Melbourne
Saturday 17 January 2015, 6:43pm
A winning double to Craig Williams at Flemington has taken him alongside Damien Oliver at the top of the Melbourne jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Burbero wins on firm Randwick racetrack
Sydney
Saturday 17 January 2015, 6:21pm
A firm Randwick track has posed no problems for Burbero, the first of two winners on the program for Bjorn Baker. Read more »
Red Excitement claims Chester Manifold
Melbourne
Saturday 17 January 2015, 6:08pm
The Gerald Ryan-trained Red Excitement has made it five-straight wins with victory in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Ross bounces back from MM disappointment
Sunshine Coast
Saturday 17 January 2015, 6:02pm
Mishani Honcho has flown home to win the Racing Minister's 2YO Classic as the favourite Pepperano finished out of the placings. Read more »
Danny O'Brien criticises cobalt threshold
Melbourne
Saturday 17 January 2015, 5:21pm
Danny O'Brien is hoping for a quick resolution to the investigation into elevated cobalt readings and insists he has done nothing wrong. Read more »
Sacred Star outstanding in Telegraph Hcp
Auckland
Saturday 17 January 2015, 3:44pm
Sacred Star has put a disappointing Hawke's Bay spring carnival behind him with victory in the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham. Read more »
Godolphin 2YO firepower continues to grow
Sydney
Saturday 17 January 2015, 3:04pm
Holler has added his name to the list of two-year-old winners for Godolphin this season and the stable has big aims for the Commands colt. Read more »
Gaultier breaks maiden status in Group One
Auckland
Saturday 17 January 2015, 2:59pm
Gaultier hadn't finished closer than third in four starts but broke his maiden status in the group one Levin Classic at Trentham. Read more »
Smart Cash lands the money in record time
Caloundra
Saturday 17 January 2015, 2:54pm
A winter carnival campaign awaits Smart Cash after the sprinter posted track-record figures at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Tashbeeh win confirms Dubai carnival plans
Melbourne
Saturday 17 January 2015, 2:46pm
The David Hayes and Tom Dabernig-trained Tashbeeh is set for a trip to Dubai after scoring a pleasing victory at Flemington. Read more »
Eagle looking to soar at Trentham
Auckland
Friday 16 January 2015, 5:18pm
Huka Eagle is seeking his fourth win from five starts when he takes on leading filly Sardaaj in the Levin Classic at Trentham. Read more »
RV moves to expedite cobalt investigation
Melbourne
Friday 16 January 2015, 5:18pm
Victorian authorities have redeployed investigators to work full time on the cobalt scandal that has rocked the industry. Read more »
Rich picnic meeting winner tests positive
Sydney
Friday 16 January 2015, 5:12pm
Racing NSW stewards will hold an inquiry into Color Purple's positive swab from a feature event on the NSW picnic racing circuit. Read more »
Excitement builds for Chester Manifold
Sydney
Friday 16 January 2015, 4:41pm
The next phase of Red Excitement's career continues when he contests the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Cartwright taking his chances in Adelaide
Melbourne
Friday 16 January 2015, 3:15pm
Victorian-based apprentice Josh Cartwright has been making his mark in South Australia, ensuring he is a contender for the Adelaide jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Banksy to shine at the Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
Friday 16 January 2015, 2:53pm
Brian Wakefield, the trainer of promising stayer Bansky, is hoping a breeding trend continues with the progeny of leading European stayer Mastercraftsman. Read more »
Casual Choice to appreciate drop in class
Sydney
Friday 16 January 2015, 2:33pm
He was out of luck against his stablemate in the Takeover Target Stakes but Casual Choice will be favoured to set the record straight at Randwick. Read more »
Jumbo Prince a huge chance to win again
Brisbane
Friday 16 January 2015, 1:27pm
Jumbo Prince will have his stamina properly tested for the first time at the Sunshine Coast as Michael Nolan assesses the three-year-old's Derby claims. Read more »
Bridgwater fined for Ludlow remarks
London
Friday 16 January 2015, 8:53am
English trainer David Bridgwater has been fined for his remarks against stewards who suspended young jockey Jake Launchbury. Read more »
Black Caviar relative impresses on debut
Melbourne
Thursday 15 January 2015, 5:35pm
A filly with family ties to Black Caviar has scored a convincing debut win in a maiden at Sale in Victoria. Read more »
Shoemark aiming for Saturday city winner
Melbourne
Thursday 15 January 2015, 5:10pm
Apprentice Kieran Shoemark has four rides at Flemington as he aims to notch his first Saturday winner during his summer stint in Melbourne. Read more »
Cobalt probe could take months: steward
Melbourne
Thursday 15 January 2015, 4:49pm
Chief steward Terry Bailey says there will be no short-cuts during investigations into elevated cobalt levels in three leading Melbourne stables. Read more »
Qld integrity chief issues cobalt warning
Brisbane
Thursday 15 January 2015, 3:28pm
Racing Queensland is investigating cobalt irregularities, saying use of the substance has always been illegal. Read more »
Heathcote hones in on Sunshine Coast card
Brisbane
Thursday 15 January 2015, 1:53pm
Robert Heathcote missed out on Magic Millions riches but he insists he has his team primed for racing at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Waller on verge of ton, 2YO breakthrough
Sydney
Thursday 15 January 2015, 1:41pm
Chris Waller, nearing his 100th winner for the season, is set to produce a highly rated two-year-old when Gigolo debuts at Randwick. Read more »
Aeronautical set to go the distance: Cohen
Melbourne
Thursday 15 January 2015, 1:28pm
Trainer Lionel Cohen is optimisitic a return to 1400-metre racing for Aeronautical in the Chester Manifold Stakes will suit the gelding. Read more »
Pepperano clear for back-up run: Birchley
Brisbane
Thursday 15 January 2015, 1:04pm
Pepperano will be given the chance to chase a consolation win for her Magic Millions placing when she runs at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
This weeks featured Bloodstock
Thursday 15 January 2015, 12:09pm
Check out this weeks selections from the Bloodstock.com.au team. Read more »
Record prize-money for British racing
London
Thursday 15 January 2015, 9:43am
British racing will distribute a record amount of prize money in 2015 as authorities try to boost the levels to international standard. Read more »
Griffiths lands Sandown winning double
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 January 2015, 6:11pm
Trainer Robbie Griffiths prepared a winning double at Sandown including one ridden by Ivan Culliver who has ridden work for the trainer for 20 years. Read more »
Retirement looms for fallen star Hathras
Sydney
Wednesday 14 January 2015, 5:30pm
The career of Hathras, a stayer which carries the same colours as Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist, is in doubt after a abject showing at Canterbury. Read more »
Magic Millions winning duo combine again
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 January 2015, 5:27pm
Magic Millions winning trainer and jockeym, Darryl Hansen and Luke Tarrant, have combined with a veteran to win at Ipswich. Read more »
Kavanagh renews links with famous stud
Sydney
Wednesday 14 January 2015, 4:59pm
Zestful has made a winning debut at Canterbury, taking trainer Sam Kavanagh on the trip down memory lane as he recalled his time working at Widden Stud. Read more »
Taillevent to be gelded despite win
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 January 2015, 4:57pm
Ipswich winner Taillevent is still likely to be gelded despuite reversing his form with a win at Ipswich. Read more »