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Jacquinot Bay fights hard for Sandown win

Friday 26 December 2014, 5:58pm

Seven-year-old Jacquinot Bay has fought off a challenge from topweight Mouro to win the Listed Lord Stakes at Sandown.  Read more »

I'm Imposing wins back-to-back Summer Cups

Friday 26 December 2014, 5:46pm

Veteran gelding I'm Imposing has completed a rare double by winning successive Summer Cups at Randwick.  Read more »

Soriano gets Group One win at 11th attempt

Friday 26 December 2014, 5:14pm

Soriano ran seven placings without a win at Group One level before the Zabeel Classic but her day finally came in the Ellerslie Boxing Day feature.  Read more »

Parnham lands G3 winner in flying visit

Friday 26 December 2014, 5:10pm

Apprentice Chris Parnham has been rewarded for his recent commutes between Perth and Melbourne with an important win at Sandown.  Read more »

Bayliss responds for Moody for Sandown win

Friday 26 December 2014, 4:46pm

Top apprentice Regan Bayliss has reacted to some between-races critique from trainer Peter Moody with victory aboard Herstory at Sandown.  Read more »

Unkindest cut works wonders for Saluter

Friday 26 December 2014, 4:01pm

The Robert Heathcote-trained Saluter is on target for a Magic Millions Cup start after beating stablemate Excellantes at Caloundra.  Read more »

Purple Smile out to confirm staying target

Friday 26 December 2014, 2:46pm

Tom Dabernig believes last-start winner Purple Smile can keep progressing through the grades as a stayer, starting at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Cobblestones continues Moloney form surge

Friday 26 December 2014, 2:36pm

John Moloney has added to an imposing strike-rate with Cobblestones scoring at Sandown to give the trainer 15 winners from his past 50 starters.  Read more »

Conners hoping mare fares well in Classic

Friday 26 December 2014, 2:24pm

Fare Well will be out to score an elusive Stakes win in the Canterbury Classic but will not find the race any easier than her past two starts.  Read more »

Natuzzi to bypass Railway for Telegraph

Friday 26 December 2014, 2:03pm

Natuzzi has won the Newmarket Handicap in grand style at Ellerslie but won't run in the Railway Stakes.  Read more »

Gear change works for Von Classic Hero

Friday 26 December 2014, 1:56pm

Described by his trainer as horse on a steep learning curve, Von Classic Hero has shown a lot of fight at Sandown to win his first race.  Read more »

Split picture for racing bodies over TV

Friday 26 December 2014, 1:19pm

NSW and Victorian racing bodies have officially split over the media rights which they jointly own via TVN.  Read more »

Darci trying to be Good for one more run

Friday 26 December 2014, 12:27pm

The spelling paddock awaits Darci Be Good after a successful but extended campaign which comes to an end at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Bloodlines a boost for Flamenco: Bougoure

Friday 26 December 2014, 12:27pm

Trainer Dan Bougoure is putting his faith in Flamenco Girl's breeding to help deliver a Magic Millions Classic win.  Read more »

Gear change for Ball Of Muscle

Thursday 25 December 2014, 9:56am

Ball Of Muscle will have an important gear change for his first stakes test and trainer Joe Pride believes it will make the prolific winner even better.  Read more »

Beach Front chases another Valley win

Thursday 25 December 2014, 9:34am

Brent Stanley is confident last-start Moonee Valley winner Beach Front can continue her good form at the track when she runs in a 1000m sprint.  Read more »

Yeager to get Guineas bid back on track

Thursday 25 December 2014, 9:30am

Trainer Tony Gollan believes Yeager can redeem himself for his last-start failure when he runs at the Vo Rogue Plate at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Trip and weight to suit Express

Thursday 25 December 2014, 9:19am

As a former jockey Rob Griffiths knows the perils of Christmas but he's hoping with the minimum weight Chile Express will be competitive at Sandown.  Read more »

Kavanagh hoping for Sun in Summer Cup

Thursday 25 December 2014, 9:18am

The might of the Chris Waller stable is rival trainer Sam Kavanagh's biggest concern heading into the Boxing Day meeting at Randwick.  Read more »

Brad Herne gambling on Vegas for Milions

Thursday 25 December 2014, 9:17am

It's Vegas Baby is on trial for a Magic Millions start when he runs at the Gold Coast for emerging Brisbane trainer Brad Herne.  Read more »

Smerdon hoping Knuckle can fight back

Thursday 25 December 2014, 9:16am

With a run under his belt and a Tatura trial win, Go The Knuckle is ready to turn his form around in the Christmas Stakes.  Read more »

Australian Derby plans for Baker's colt

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 5:07pm

The Australian Derby is the mission for emerging talent Herne's Oak who has scored his second win in six days at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Tales Of Fashion draws well for Vo Rogue

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 4:22pm

Tales Of Fashion has pleased Trevor Bailey in the lead-up to the Vo Rogue Plate but the trainer is even happier with barrier two.  Read more »

Le Chef's win prompts Millions dream

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 3:38pm

Le Chef's midweek Ipswich win has prompted trainer Daryl Hansen to dream of a start in the $2 million Magic Millions.  Read more »

Chris Munce preparing for Gold Coast

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 3:03pm

Jockey Chris Munce is taking time out for Christmas ahead of his assignment on Wicked Intent at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Price trio to take aim in Lord Stakes

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 2:56pm

Mighty Like is favourite in the Listed Lord Stakes but trainer Mick Price is also not discounting stablemates Aeratus and Tango's Daughter.  Read more »

Laing undecided with Sky

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 2:08pm

With three runners engaged in the Christmas Stakes at Sandown, trainer Robbie Laing said Mr Make Believe is his only confirmed runner.  Read more »

Dothraki trying to go one better

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 1:22pm

Our Boy Malachi will be missing from the Canterbury Classic but Dothraki has to contend with another promising horse, Ball Of Muscle.  Read more »

Deihoros to make Queensland debut

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 1:19pm

Adelaide trainer Lloyd Kennewell is looking to Deiheros to enhance his Magic Millions Guineas prospects in the Vo Rogue Plate.  Read more »

Darwin galloper looking for ratings boost

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 1:15pm

Darwin trained Design For Life has made the long trek down to Melbourne looking for victory and a ratings boost before next year's Darwin Cup.  Read more »

O'Hara keen to shine this Christmas

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 12:23pm

Kathy O'Hara plans to capitalise on the absence of some of Sydney's best jockeys and hopes Multilateral can start the ball rolling in the Summer Cup.  Read more »

Our Harmony chasing a hat-trick of wins

Wednesday 24 December 2014, 12:20pm

Trainer David Brideoake expects Our Harmony to prove tough to beat again at Sandown when the lightly raced filly chases her third straight win.  Read more »

Stradbroke to be run at Doomben in 2015

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 5:37pm

Racing Queensland has announced major changes to the 2015 Brisbane winter carnival after confirmation the Eagle Farm track will be out of action.  Read more »

Valley debut for well related Headwater

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 5:19pm

Siblings Emaratee and Headwater are at different stages of their careers with the Hawkes Racing team.  Read more »

Re-think on Aerobar for Magic Millions

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 4:59pm

In a change of plans, Aerobar will now run over 1400 metres for a share of $1 million in the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sandown chances for WA apprentice Parnham

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 4:58pm

West Australian apprentice Chris Parnham has jumped at the chance to ride in Melbourne on Boxing Day with four rides at Sandown.  Read more »

Moses to rely on team of two at Farm

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 4:47pm

Trainer Kevin Moses is hoping for some early Christmas joy when he heads to Warwick Farm with stablemates Manhattan Island and Plutorius.  Read more »

No Christmas break for Blake Shinn

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 4:03pm

A busy Christmas schedule awaits top jockey Blake Shinn who has rides in all eight races at the Boxing Day meeting at Randwick.  Read more »

McEvoy looking for Mouro to bounce back

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 3:11pm

Talented galloper Mouro gets the chance to bounce back to winning form when returns to Melbourne to contest a Listed race on Boxing Day.  Read more »

Trainer hoping Moore to come from Galaxy

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 2:14pm

Gary Moore is hoping dual stakes winner Happy Galaxy can recapture his best form following a minor wind procedure.  Read more »

Goodwood announces Qatar deal

Tuesday 23 December 2014, 8:02am

Goodwood Racecourse has announced a multi-million dollar partnership with Qatar which will boost prize money at the annual festival.  Read more »

Pelicano's work to decide Summer Cup start

Monday 22 December 2014, 5:10pm

Tony McEvoy plans to run Pelicano in the Group Three Summer Cup but will wait until after the gelding's final work-out to confirm a start.  Read more »

Half-brother to Emaratee set for debut

Monday 22 December 2014, 4:35pm

Some nicely bred two-year-olds are set to make their debuts at Moonee Valley including a half brother to one of Australia's most expensive yearlings.  Read more »

Standish next step for Churchill Dancer

Monday 22 December 2014, 4:25pm

With his three wins coming over the straight course at Flemington, Churchill Dancer will now be aimed at the Standish Handicap.  Read more »

Ball to flex his muscle at Canterbury

Monday 22 December 2014, 3:47pm

Ball Of Muscle will be out to uphold the family name when the brother to Group One winners Terravista and Tiger Tees contests his first stakes race.  Read more »

Christmas Stakes next for Danger Close

Monday 22 December 2014, 3:21pm

Danger Close will have a new jockey when he bids to add the Listed Christmas Stakes at Sandown to his last-start Christmas Cup win.  Read more »

Two G1 options for Vain Queen return

Monday 22 December 2014, 1:51pm

The Group One Lightning Stakes or Oakleigh Plate are the first-up options for talented sprinting mare Vain Queen who is back in pre-training.  Read more »

Munce in line for unique Millions double

Monday 22 December 2014, 1:48pm

In 1989, Chris Munce became the youngest jockey to win the Magic Millions Classic and will become the oldest if he wins on Wicked Intent.  Read more »

1 start for 1 win for Shot Of Courage

Monday 22 December 2014, 9:22am

Our regally bred Hussonet homebred Shot Of Courage was produced at Moe Friday 12th December and despite doing plenty of things wrong put his head down at the right time to win the Stirloch Maiden Plate officially by a nose in a driving finish from Asquillion with Just Nicked It close up third.  Read more »

High Chaparral euthanised in Ireland

Monday 22 December 2014, 7:39am

High Chaparral, the sire of So You Think and It's A Dundeel, has been put down in Ireland at the age of 15 with a perforated intestine.  Read more »

Australian Guineas a target for Bondeiger

Sunday 21 December 2014, 6:12pm

Danny O'Brien has won the Australian Guineas with Shamrocker and Shamus Award and is hoping Victoria Derby runner-up Bondeiger can do likewise.  Read more »

Portelli has his eyes on Millions

Sunday 21 December 2014, 6:01pm

Trainer Gary Portelli is looking to Racy to cement her Magic Millions credentials at Canterbury and join Testashadow on a Gold Coast trip.  Read more »

Plateau Gold on target for Bat Out Of Hell

Sunday 21 December 2014, 5:58pm

Coffs Harbour sprinter Plateau Gold is on target for successive wins in the Bat Out Of Hell at the Gold Coast, a 900 metre test of speed.  Read more »

Three-pronged Waller attack in Summer Cup

Sunday 21 December 2014, 4:47pm

The in-form I'm Imposing will lead a triple attack on the Group Three Summer Cup at Randwick for trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Phelan Ready is still ready for more

Sunday 21 December 2014, 3:16pm

Veteran sprinter Phelan Ready has found winning form after more than five years since his glory days in the Magic Millions and Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Eloping back in work for autumn

Sunday 21 December 2014, 3:11pm

Iron filly Eloping is back in work with a tilt at the Group One Oakleigh Plate among her first-up options.  Read more »

Play Master returns a winner at Flemington

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:55pm

Lightly raced sprinter Play Master is building up a good record after posting his eighth win from just 16 starts with a first-up success at Flemington.  Read more »

Browne OK after Doomben fall

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:52pm

Damian Browne has complained of a sore ankle but is otherwise fine after he was tossed from Cape Kidnappers at Doomben.  Read more »

Big Money racks up another Doomben win

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:47pm

Big Money has carried a big weight and passed the 1350 metre test at Doomben to signal his winter carival intentions.  Read more »

De Little Engine no laughing matter

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:43pm

The Bagot Handicap is firmly on the agenda for De Little Engine who made it three straight with a strong victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Godolphin treble at Rosehill

Saturday 20 December 2014, 6:09pm

Apprentice James Innes Jnr has heralded the next phase of his career with his first city win at Rosehill in the Godolphin blue.  Read more »

Floatmyboat bounces back to form

Saturday 20 December 2014, 5:13pm

The Robbie Griffiths-trained Floatmyboat has posted his first win in almost a year at Flemington with the victory set to extend his summer preparation.  Read more »

Samantha Clenton wins again for Waller

Saturday 20 December 2014, 4:58pm

Apprentice Samantha Clenton has maintained a perfect score for premier Sydney trainer Chirs Waller with her ride on Kristy Lee.  Read more »

Red Excitement wins Rosehill thriller

Saturday 20 December 2014, 3:47pm

Red Excitement's winning return from injury at Rosehill has been an emotional one for his trainer and jockey.  Read more »

Williams lands first for Waller

Saturday 20 December 2014, 3:39pm

Jockey Craig Williams landed a couple of firsts in the space of 24 hours when landing winners for Chris Waller and John O'Shea.  Read more »

Saga wins at Doomben

Saturday 20 December 2014, 3:18pm

Saga Of The Storm has scored impressively at Doomben for trainer Liam Birchley.  Read more »

Pink Perfection scores Flemington win

Saturday 20 December 2014, 2:30pm

Pink Perfection was scratched from a midweek race to run at Flemington and it proved the right move as the filly scored the second city win of her career.  Read more »

Fires not enough to stop Lindsay Park

Saturday 20 December 2014, 2:18pm

Claudia Jean spent the week at Flemington away from the fires that caused damage to the country property of David Hayes and Tom Dabernig.  Read more »

Ottoman the new Golden Slipper favourite

Saturday 20 December 2014, 1:55pm

Ottoman has overcome trouble at the start of her race at Rosehill to score a brilliant win, elevating her to Golden Slipper favouritism.  Read more »

Delay to new British steroids policy

Saturday 20 December 2014, 9:41am

The introduction of Britain's zero-tolerance policy on steroids has been delayed as parties work to resolve certain elements.  Read more »

Murt The Flirt pressing on to Gold Coast

Friday 19 December 2014, 5:39pm

Murt The Flirt will head to the Magic Millions Guineas and trainer Brendan McCarthy is optimistic the gelding will make his presence felt.  Read more »

Payne loses appeal against suspension

Friday 19 December 2014, 5:38pm

Michelle Payne's appeal against an eight-meeting careless riding suspension has been dismissed by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.  Read more »

Adelaide carnival dates moved

Friday 19 December 2014, 5:28pm

The annual Adelaide carnival will start a week later to avoid a clash with Group One racing in Brisbane.  Read more »

Dunn could build on premiership lead

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:33pm

With Damien Oliver out suspended, Dwayne Dunn has an opportunity to build on his premiership lead at Flemington where he has seven rides.  Read more »

Conditions right for Falino to bounce back

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:27pm

Falino is a puzzle for his trainer Darren Bell who hopes he can bounce back to form with conditions to suit at Doomben.  Read more »

Reigning Meteor on trial for Millions

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:10pm

The Matthew Williams-trained Reigning Meteor needs to run a big race at Flemington for connections to consider the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Resurrect looking to get back among wins

Friday 19 December 2014, 4:07pm

Resurrect is thriving on his racing and could be up for three starts in 13 days if he goes well at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rodd off to Singapore next week

Friday 19 December 2014, 3:49pm

After two rides at Flemington, Michael Rodd heads to Singapore to begin a three-month stint that he hopes will be extended.  Read more »

Vandalised to run rampant at Doomben

Friday 19 December 2014, 3:05pm

Vandalised is at his peak and ready to show he is not just a country champion when he runs in the Lought Neagh Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Stokes strikes well in Melbourne

Friday 19 December 2014, 2:49pm

Dylanson will be out to make it five winners on the trot for Phillip Stokes when he travels across from Adelaide to run at Flemington.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 43

Friday 19 December 2014, 12:54pm

I spent most of last week in the Hunter Valley inspecting some of the yearlings on offer. It was a good week but I have a lot more work to do heading into the sales.  Read more »

Magic Millions worth more millions

Friday 19 December 2014, 12:39pm

Magic Millions day at the Gold coast is to to become the country's richest race day, carrying prize money of $10 million.  Read more »

Racing rights wrangle set to continue

Thursday 18 December 2014, 6:21pm

Racing Victoria chairman Rob Roulston concedes the media rights dispute between TVN and Sky Racing appears set to drag on into the New Year.  Read more »

Vic racing probe into wrong-sized sulkies

Thursday 18 December 2014, 6:14pm

The racing integrity commissioner will investigate a harness race in Victoria where six horses were scratched for having over-sized sulkies.  Read more »

Zoutenant books MM spot with Wyong win

Thursday 18 December 2014, 5:36pm

Wayward colt Zoutenant has secured his spot in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast with a narrow win at Wyong.  Read more »

Williams out to Bag a Flemington win

Thursday 18 December 2014, 4:39pm

It's an eight-hour trip from Goulburn in NSW to Flemington but trainer Danny Williams usually makes it worthwhile.  Read more »

Aerobar gets the chocolates at Wyong

Thursday 18 December 2014, 4:21pm

The Gerald Ryan-trained Aerobar has upset favourite Echo Gal to win the Wyong Magic Millions 3YO Stakes.  Read more »

Natural improvement key to Craftiness

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:36pm

Progressive four-year-old Craftiness will be out to exact revenge at Rosehill when he faces a rematch with the only horse to have beaten him.  Read more »

The Quarterback to face sprint test

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:22pm

Renowned for his big finish, The Quarterback will face a distance test at Flemington when he competes over 1000-metres for the first time.  Read more »

Ottoman to continue Godolphin juvenile run

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:06pm

Ottoman will be striving to maintain Godolphin's two-year-old momentum in Sydney when she makes her debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Speed puts brakes on trainer's retirement

Thursday 18 December 2014, 3:00pm

Release The Speed will be on trial for an autumn carnival campaign when he bids to maintain his perfect record at Flemington.  Read more »

Riva De Lago relishing Brisbane lifestyle

Thursday 18 December 2014, 2:03pm

Rob Heathcote has former Sydney-trained horse Riva De Lago poised to end his drought from the winner's list in the Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »

Collett on the Ball to replace Schofield

Thursday 18 December 2014, 1:59pm

A suspension to Glyn Schofield has opened the door for Jason Collett to ride promising sprinter Ball Of Muscle in the Canterbury Classic.  Read more »

Glen Colless fit for return from injury

Thursday 18 December 2014, 12:48pm

Three months after he was injured in a race day incident, top Brisbane jockey Glen Colless will return to the saddle at Doomben.  Read more »

No NSW/Vic racing on Sky Channel

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 7:04pm

NSW and Victorian racing will no longer be available on the TAB-owned Sky Channel after the breakdown of negotiations over media rights with TVN.  Read more »

NSW to introduce cobal threshold

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 6:37pm

A cobalt threshold for horses will come into effect in NSW from the beginning of the new year.  Read more »

Winning double for Kris Lees at Canterbury

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 6:24pm

Hugh Bowman has predicted a bright future for Canterbury winner Gold Seventy Seven after he gave trainer Kris Lees the first leg of a winning double.  Read more »

Tim Bell making inroads in premiership

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 6:22pm

A double to Tim Bell at Ipswich has helped his momentum as he chases apprentice Luke Tarrant in his bid for back-to-back Brisbane jockeys' titles.  Read more »

Scarlett Billows gives Weir 100 for season

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:46pm

Trainer Darren Weir notched his 100th win for the season when Michelle Payne, riding on a stay of proceedings, guided Scarlet Billows to win at Mornington.  Read more »

Murt The Flirt ready for Wyong test

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:41pm

Murt The Flirt won a Magic Millions race at Ballarat on debut and will attempt to win another at Wyong in his first interstate assignment.  Read more »