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Benbatl to head to Dubai World Cup

Thursday 5 March 2020, 12:26pm

Benbatl will bid to give trainer Saeed bin Suroor a record 10th victory in the Dubai World Cup following his tremendous effort in defeat in the Saudi Cup.  Read more »

Jockey Nathan Day suspended for six weeks

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 6:35pm

Queensland Jockey Nathan Day will appeal a six-week suspension on a handling charge.  Read more »

Larimer Street up for Sires' Produce test

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 6:32pm

Missing a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes could eventually lead to Larimer Street returning to Sydney after contesting the Sires' Produce Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Guineas reshuffle as Super Seth scratched

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 6:19pm

The Randwick Guineas market has been adjusted with the scratching of favourite Super Seth and Shadow Hero now heads betting.  Read more »

David Vandyke produces another smart 3YO

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 5:59pm

Trainer David Vandyke has continued his good run with three-year-olds as Roman Republic won on debut at Doomben.  Read more »

Godolphin leaning to Flit for Mile berth

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 5:21pm

With three horses in line for a start in the All-Star Mile after Catalyst's withdrawal, Godolphin is leaning towards running Flit.  Read more »

Chris Waller targeting Randwick Guineas

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 5:12pm

Trainer Chris Waller has three runners in the Group One Randwick Guineas, a race he has won for the past two years.  Read more »

Avilius returns for shot at Australian Cup

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 3:52pm

After finishing fifth as an odds-on favourite in the Australian Cup 12 months ago, Godolphin galloper Avilius is back for another shot at the Group One race.  Read more »

Loving Gaby on song for G1 Newmarket tilt

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 3:02pm

Loving Gaby is poised for her shot at becoming the second-straight three-year-old filly to win the time-honoured Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Heathcote to continue on from summer spree

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 1:21pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote looks set to continue on from his successful summer with Emerald Kingdom at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Low-key return for jockey Michael Cahill

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 1:07pm

Leading jockey Michael Cahill will make a low-key return from injury at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Gr 1 Australian Cup attracts field of 14

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 11:45am

The Group One Australian Cup has attracted a field of 14 including dual winner Harlem and Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare.  Read more »

Field of 13 for Group One Newmarket Hcp

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 11:43am

A field of 13 has been declared for the time-honoured Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

HKJC member confirmed with coronavirus

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 9:41am

The Hong Jockey Club will implement further restrictions with a member confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.  Read more »

Miss Siska chasing Australian Cup glory

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 6:16pm

In-form mare Miss Siska, a half-sister to former star sprinter Hay List, will be chasing her first Group One win in the Australian Cup at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers go on Slipper hope Global Quest

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 5:58pm

Golden Slipper hopeful Global Quest will wear blinkers in an attempt to get back to winning form in the Todman Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Gytrash on target for G1 Newmarket Hcp

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 5:50pm

Trainer Gordon Richards is confident Lightning Stakes winner Gytrash will also be hard to beat in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Many options for Profit after trial win

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 1:12pm

Immediate plans for three-year-old Profit remain unresolved despite his impressive win in a barrier trial at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

King Of Leogrance Adelaide Cup favourite

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 12:46pm

A field of 16 has been declared for the Group Two Adelaide Cup with Roy Higgins Quality winner King Of Leogrance the favourite.  Read more »

Catalyst ruled out of All-Star Mile

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 11:34am

New Zealand three-year-old Catalyst is out of the $5 million All-Star Mile because of bruising to his four fetlocks.  Read more »

BHA to liaise with government over virus

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 7:30am

The British Horseracing Authority says the industry's steering group will continue to liaise with the government regarding coronavirus protocols.  Read more »

100th Cox Plate set to tour New Zealand

Monday 2 March 2020, 6:53pm

Ahead of the 100th running of the Cox Plate at The Valley, the trophy will begin a tour of New Zealand at the Auckland Cup meeting.  Read more »

Alizee heads Canterbury Stakes entries

Monday 2 March 2020, 6:17pm

Godolphin mare Alizee heads the nine nominations for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Harlem shooting for third Australian Cup

Monday 2 March 2020, 5:19pm

Lindsay Park will have four runners in the Australian Cup at Flemington including Harlem who is shooting for a third straight victory in the Group One race.  Read more »

RQ to address stabling shortage

Monday 2 March 2020, 5:02pm

Racing Queensland has taken the next step to address a stabling shortage in south east Queensland with its plans to upgrade Deagon.  Read more »

Halvorsen primed for Newmarket Hcp assault

Monday 2 March 2020, 4:46pm

The Quarterback gave trainer Robbie Griffiths his first Group One success in the Newmarket Handicap with the trainer after a second with Halvorsen.  Read more »

Public barred from three French meetings

Monday 2 March 2020, 11:05am

Three race meetings in France are to take place behind closed doors in a response to the coronavirus outbreak.  Read more »

Bon Ho buys Everest slot from ATC

Monday 2 March 2020, 10:17am

Hong Kong businessman Boniface Ho has bought the Australian Turf Club's slot in the $15 million Everest for three years.  Read more »

Hayes takes inspiration from Aidan O'Brien

Monday 2 March 2020, 10:00am

Magic Wand's win in the Mackinnon Stakes after contesting the Melbourne Cup is behind the decision to accept a wildcard in the All-Star Mile with Fifty Stars.  Read more »

Boss free for Slipper day with ban altered

Sunday 1 March 2020, 7:33pm

Stewards have agreed to change the dates of Glen Boss' careless riding suspension which means he can ride on Golden Slipper day.  Read more »

Healing Hands wins Mudgee C'ship heat

Sunday 1 March 2020, 6:29pm

Gayna Williams has saddled Healing Hands to win the Country Championship qualifier at Mudgee from Electrified.  Read more »

Regal Power on target for Australian Cup

Sunday 1 March 2020, 5:39pm

West Australian Group One winner Regal Power is set for the Australian Cup at Flemington after running home well for fourth in a crucial lead-up in Melbourne.  Read more »

Another weight-for-age test for Standout

Sunday 1 March 2020, 5:39pm

Three-year-old Standout is primed to take on older horses again in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Heathcote dismissing Rothfire pressure

Sunday 1 March 2020, 4:42pm

Robert Heathcote is using his experience with champion Buffering to handle public pressure about whether two-year-old Rothfire will tackle the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Azuro New Zealand bound for Auckland Cup

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:37pm

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Azuro is New Zealand-bound chasing a fourth 3200m win in the past 12 months in the Auckland Cup.  Read more »

Trainer disqualified on harassment charges

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:22pm

Queensland trainer Tim Hurley has been disqualified for six months on two charges of harassing licensed persons.  Read more »

Mr Quickie to continue Mile prep in trial

Sunday 1 March 2020, 3:14pm

Mr Quickie will be taken to Cranbourne for a 990m barrier trial as he continues to prepare for the $5 million All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Delays again hit Gold Coast upgrade plans

Sunday 1 March 2020, 12:03pm

Delays in an upgrade to the Gold Coast track and the installation of lights will hinder plans for the club to get extra Saturday meetings.  Read more »

Cough costs Tarrant $1000 fine

Sunday 1 March 2020, 9:58am

Jockey Luke Tarrant has been fined $1000 for not reporting beaten favourite Exondabeach had coughed on the way to the barrier at Doomben.  Read more »

Maximum effort secures Saudi Cup glory

Sunday 1 March 2020, 9:49am

Maximum Security has toughed it out in Riyadh to win an epic first running of the Saudi Cup, the world's richest race.  Read more »

Glen Boss to miss rich meetings after ban

Saturday 29 February 2020, 7:08pm

Glen Boss has been outed for two weeks for careless riding and will miss the rich All-Star Mile and Golden Slipper meetings.  Read more »

Oakfield Missile wins way to Prov Champs

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:47pm

Oakfield Missile has won her way to the Provincial Championship final via the heat at Newcastle.  Read more »

Silvera has change of luck in Members Cup

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:33pm

Grey galloper Silvera has ended a frustrating summer by winning the Listed Tattersall's Members Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Fifty Stars wins second Blamey Stakes

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:13pm

Fifty Stars has won his second straight Blamey Stakes, with his connections now to decide whether to run him next in the Australian Cup or All-Star Mile.  Read more »

Michael Walker wins NZ Derby for Pike

Saturday 29 February 2020, 6:05pm

Melbourne-based Michael Walker has made a quick trip to his homeland to win the New Zealand Derby on the Tony Pike-trained Sherwood Forest.  Read more »

The Odyssey after The Jewel double

Saturday 29 February 2020, 5:26pm

The Odyssey is on target to complete the two- and three-year-old double for The Jewel after an impressive Doomben win.  Read more »

Te Akau Shark strikes in Chipping Norton

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:40pm

Te Akau Shark has stamped himself one of racing's new batch of stars with a breathtaking win in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Fabergino impresses in Flemington win

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:37pm

West Australian sprinter Fabergino has impressed in her first Melbourne appearance, winning the Listed Bob Hoysted Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Manaya aims for more stakes success

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:32pm

Talented mare Manaya will chase another stakes victory before a stud career following her tough win at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Alligator Blood dominant in Aust Guineas

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:26pm

Alligator Blood has landed his first Group One victory with a dominant performance in the $1 million Australian Guineas at Flemington.  Read more »

Kisukano on target for The Jewel

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:07pm

Toowoomba filly Kisukano was an impressive Doomben winner but trainer Michael Nolan wonders if it's enough to beat Rothfire in next month's The Jewel.  Read more »

Dawn Dawn earns Group One Coolmore start

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:04pm

Dawn Dawn has atoned for two luckless defeats with a brilliant win in the Guy Walter Stakes, earning herself a Group One shot.  Read more »

Probabeel beats Funstar in G1 Surround

Saturday 29 February 2020, 4:04pm

New Zealander Probabeel has beaten Funstar to win the Group One Surround Stakes at Randwick after being beaten by her rival in the spring.  Read more »

Eurell eyes G1 Stradbroke with Blazejowski

Saturday 29 February 2020, 3:56pm

Blazejowski will be put aside for a brief spell before being set for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap during the Brisbane winter carnival.  Read more »

Quackerjack wins Liverpool City Cup

Saturday 29 February 2020, 3:38pm

Quackerjack has begun his Doncaster campaign in winning style, taking out the Group Three Liverpool City Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Sylvia's Mother adds another stakes win

Saturday 29 February 2020, 3:28pm

Four-year-old mare Sylvia's Mother could chase a Group One win in Sydney after winning the Group Three Frances Tressady Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Heathcote cool on Slipper for Rothfire

Saturday 29 February 2020, 3:23pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote won't commit to a Golden Slipper start for outstanding youngster Rothfire despite his runaway Doomben win.  Read more »

John Thompson unveils Slipper wildcard

Saturday 29 February 2020, 3:10pm

Hong Kong-based jockey Blake Shinn has given trainer John Thompson his first Golden Slipper runner by winning the Skyline Stakes on Mamaragan.  Read more »

Ilovemyself impresses in Flemington debut

Saturday 29 February 2020, 2:48pm

A trip to Sydney for the Pago Pago Stakes at Rosehill is on the cards for Ilovemyself after and impressive debut victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Waller filly books Golden Slipper berth

Saturday 29 February 2020, 2:38pm

The Chris Waller-trained Hungry Heart has come with a sweeping run down the outside to win the Sweet Embrace Stakes and earn a spot in the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

O'Brien gets winner for Lloyd Williams

Saturday 29 February 2020, 2:29pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien has Adelaide Cup aims for Roy Higgins Quality winner King Of Leogrance, who races in the colours of prominent owner Lloyd Williams.  Read more »

Eric The Eel confirms Sydney trip

Saturday 29 February 2020, 2:11pm

Eric The Eel has scored a last-to-first win at Doomben, confirming a trip to Sydney for the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Veteran trainer celebrates first city win

Saturday 29 February 2020, 1:34pm

Trainer Fabian Azzopardi has enjoyed a career highlight at Randwick, producing his first city winner at the ripe age of 73.  Read more »

Allpress 2nd in Saudi jockeys challenge

Saturday 29 February 2020, 9:02am

American Mike Smith has won the inaugural international jockeys' challenge at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Saudi Arabia from NZ rider Lisa Allpress.  Read more »

Un De Sceaux retired after injury

Saturday 29 February 2020, 8:03am

Trainer Willie Mullins has announced the retirement of popular jumper Un De Sceaux because of injury.  Read more »

Racing authorities to discuss virus risk

Friday 28 February 2020, 6:55pm

Racing authorities to conduct risk assessment over coronavirus concerns ahead of the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Aquagirl aims for another Flemington win

Friday 28 February 2020, 6:08pm

The Phillip Stokes-trained two-year-old Aquagirl will chase her second straight win at Flemington when she steps up to stakes level for the first time.  Read more »

Waller has trio in Guy Walter Stakes

Friday 28 February 2020, 6:02pm

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has three runners in the Group Two Guy Walter Stakes, a race close to his heart.  Read more »

Circularity faces test against Rothfire

Friday 28 February 2020, 5:13pm

Speedy Sydney two-year-old Circularity faces a big test when he takes on local star Rothfire at Doomben.  Read more »

Joker's Blamey shot at All-Star Mile start

Friday 28 February 2020, 4:53pm

If Admiral's Joker can win the Blamey Stakes at Flemington, the gelding gains a start in the $5 million All-Star Mile at Caulfield.  Read more »

Facts and figures on Australian Guineas

Friday 28 February 2020, 4:35pm

A look at the history behind the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington.  Read more »

Superman ready for Randwick test flight

Friday 28 February 2020, 4:25pm

Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden are still feeling their way with former European horse I Am Superman who will have his first start for the stable at Randwick.  Read more »

Vengeur Masque on trial for Adelaide Cup

Friday 28 February 2020, 3:56pm

The Adelaide Cup is on the radar for Vengeur Masque if the stayer runs well enough in the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Winx and Black Caviar feature in museum

Friday 28 February 2020, 3:32pm

Memorabilia from the racing careers of champions Winx and Black Caviar is on display at the recently renovated Australian Sports Museum.  Read more »

Probabeel out to spoil the Fun in Surround

Friday 28 February 2020, 3:12pm

New Zealand raider Probabeel returns to Sydney on a mission to exact revenge on Funstar in the Surround Stakes after a narrow spring defeat.  Read more »

Maloney not treating Guineas as match race

Friday 28 February 2020, 3:05pm

Alligator Blood's jockey Ryan Maloney is more confident going into the Australian Guineas over 1600m than in the Caulfield Guineas last spring.  Read more »

Prague up to scratch for Skyline test

Friday 28 February 2020, 2:37pm

Unbeaten colt Prague faces his acid test in a bid to book his spot in the Golden Slipper via the Skyline Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

New Universe to reach the heights in Cup

Friday 28 February 2020, 1:33pm

New Universe gets the chance for a first black-type win in the Members Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

Randwick Guineas next for Super Seth

Friday 28 February 2020, 12:55pm

Super Seth will have his next start in the Group One Randwick Guineas with the All-Star Mile a week later still on the agenda.  Read more »

Homesman on song for first-up assignment

Friday 28 February 2020, 12:04pm

A barrier trial win at Werribee has jockey Ben Melham confident Homesman can run a forward race in his return in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Sargent's gem out to upset more 3YOs

Friday 28 February 2020, 11:32am

Improving filly Emeralds will head trainer John Sargent's bid to pillage his second three-year-old stakes race in as many weeks.  Read more »

I'm A Rippa recovered from hoof injury

Friday 28 February 2020, 10:56am

Millionaire sprinter I'm A Rippa has recovered from a hoof injury and will run in the Open Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Tacit runs in Saudi Cup for Abdullah

Friday 28 February 2020, 9:32am

Victory for Tacitus in the inaugural Saudi Cup would be personally satisfying for owner Khalid Abdullah.  Read more »

The Odyssey fit for Doomben return

Friday 28 February 2020, 8:42am

Smart three-year-old The Odyssey is the fittest he has been for a return to racing as he heads to Doomben.  Read more »

Two winners for comeback jockey Johnson

Friday 28 February 2020, 8:24am

Richard Johnson has made the perfect return to the saddle at Musselburgh, landing a double from his first two rides back from injury.  Read more »

Japan bans public from race meetings

Thursday 27 February 2020, 7:20pm

The Japan Racing Association has joined Hong Kong and barred the public from race meetings because of coronavirus.  Read more »

Blazejowski set for first stakes race test

Thursday 27 February 2020, 6:23pm

Multiple city winner Blazejowski will step up to stakes level for the first time when he runs in the Group Three Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Moroney could have chances in two Guineas

Thursday 27 February 2020, 5:32pm

Mike Moroney will saddle up Alabama Express in the Australian Guineas while Randwick Guineas plans for Harlech will be decided after he gallops in New Zealand.  Read more »

Pohutukawa poised to break win drought

Thursday 27 February 2020, 5:19pm

A brilliant track work gallop has boosted the confidence of James Cummings as Pohutukawa chases an overdue win in the Guy Walter Stakes.  Read more »

Wet track to help Miss Cavallo at Doomben

Thursday 27 February 2020, 4:43pm

Doomben is likely to remain in the soft range which gives filly Miss Cavallo the hope of an upset in The Jewel Prelude for three-year-olds.  Read more »

Williams puts Soul into Australian Guineas

Thursday 27 February 2020, 4:33pm

Craig Williams believes the removal of blinkers from Soul Patch will allow the colt to switch off in the Australian Guineas and power home.  Read more »

Snowdens out to add to Slipper arsenal

Thursday 27 February 2020, 4:13pm

They already have a Golden Slipper contender in Dame Giselle but trainers Peter and Paul Snowden will look to enhance their hand at Randwick.  Read more »

Alligator Blood after first G1 in Guineas

Thursday 27 February 2020, 4:00pm

After a close second in the Caulfield Guineas last spring, Queenslander Alligator Blood will be out to claim his first Group One win in the Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Bowman backs Flit in Surround face-off

Thursday 27 February 2020, 3:47pm

Two of the most exciting fillies in the country, Flit and Funstar, go head to head for the first time in the Group One Surround Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Eric The Eel to wear blinkers at Doomben

Thursday 27 February 2020, 3:34pm

Trainer Stuart Kendrick has applied blinkers to Eric The Eel's race gear as the gelding has his final test for a Sydney trip at Doomben.  Read more »

Kah to iron out Dalasan quirks in Guineas

Thursday 27 February 2020, 1:31pm

Having made a trip to Adelaide to ride Dalasan in work, jockey Jamie Kah says she is now better placed ahead of her ride on the colt in the Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Big Blue with Cheltenham Festival options

Thursday 27 February 2020, 12:53pm

Trainer Ciaron Maher will travel to England to watch Big Blue compete at the famous Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Heathcote believes Rothfire has improved

Thursday 27 February 2020, 12:41pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote believes star two-year-old Rothfire has improved since his last-start easy win as he heads to Doomben.  Read more »

Prioritise to back up in Members Cup

Thursday 27 February 2020, 8:37am

Iron horse Prioritise is likely to back up in the Members Cup at Doomben after winning at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Maximum Security favourite for Saudi Cup

Thursday 27 February 2020, 8:32am

Trainer Jason Servis is keeping his fingers crossed the decision to travel American star Maximum Security will pay dividends in the inaugural Saudi Cup.  Read more »