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Chris Parnham lands milestone victory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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What is Racehorse Syndication?

Friday 23 January 2015, 8:41am

A syndicate is a group of people who buy a share in a racehorse. Accordingly the group will own a percentage of the racehorse, pay for a percentage of all expenses and earn a percentage of all prizemoney earned by the racehorse.   Read more »

Diamond favourite to step out at Sandown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »