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Jacquinot Bay fights hard for Sandown win
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Wellington
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sunshine Coast
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Wellington
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Adelaide
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
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
Gold Coast
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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 »