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Grahame Begg farewells Sydney racing

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:33pm

Grahame Begg has officially closed the door on his 25-year Sydney training career but remains keen to explore opportunities elsewhere.  Read more »

Shinn-Waller show to roll on at Rosehill

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:09pm

The trainer-jockey combination of Chris Waller and Blake Shinn is poised to continue its winning momentum at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sentimental favourite Belle Melba wins

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 5:07pm

The Clinton McDonald-trained Belle Melba has scored a sentimental victory at Mornington, a day after the death of the trainer's father Ross.  Read more »

Audino chasing fourth-straight win

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 4:52pm

In-form gelding Audino is set to drop slightly in distance at Flemington as he chases a fourth straight win.  Read more »

Fire threatens David Hayes' Euroa property

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 4:24pm

Trainer David Hayes' $25 million Lindsay Park property at Euroa is under threat from bushfires for the second time.  Read more »

Fitter Zoutenant poised for Wyong Millions

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 3:10pm

Race fitness will be the key to Zoutenant's chances of a $200,000 payday in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Stakes, according to jockey Glyn Schofield.  Read more »

Tim Bell to ride Whiskey Allround

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 2:46pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has matched his Lough Neagh runners to his jockeys, pairing Tim Bell with Whiskey Allround and Tegan Harrison with Someday.  Read more »

Alexander seeking first Flemington win

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 2:40pm

Emerging trainer Archie Alexander is looking to Martinvast to give him his first Flemington win and continue raising the stable's profile.  Read more »

Buffering to miss the autumn carnival

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 12:18pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote will concentrate on getting Buffering ready for the Brisbane winter carnival and an elusive home town Group One victory.  Read more »

Field sizes under BHA microscope

Wednesday 17 December 2014, 7:59am

The British Horseracing Authority says small field sizes, especially in jump racing, is the biggest challenge facing the sport.  Read more »

Weight a concern for Ellerton

Tuesday 16 December 2014, 5:39pm

A big rise in weight has trainer Mathew Ellerton concerned as Kaiser Sun looks for back to back victories when he runs at Flemington.  Read more »

Payne looking for Silver at Rosehill

Tuesday 16 December 2014, 5:10pm

Trainer David Payne is looking forward to the Australian debut of former French horse It's A Silver Trail at Rosehill.  Read more »

Tributes to trainer Ross McDonald

Tuesday 16 December 2014, 5:08pm

Tributes to trainer Ross McDonald  Read more »

Eurell-trained filly ready for Mornington

Tuesday 16 December 2014, 2:43pm

Greg Eurell is convinced three-year-old filly Dabbleoncoomoora has the talent to make her presence felt when she steps out for her debut at Mornington.  Read more »

Brazen Moss bound for Magic Millions

Tuesday 16 December 2014, 2:39pm

Brazen Moss has a bit to live up to as a brother of Buffering and he will be out to cement a Magic Millions Guineas berth at Canterbury.  Read more »

Featured Syndicator: BlueBlood Thoroughbreds

Tuesday 16 December 2014, 1:34pm

With plenty of winners on the board, BlueBlood Thoroughbreds are a syndication company that have had more than their fair share of winners. This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Carol Walsh about her favourite part of running a racing syndicate and who has influenced her career in the industry.  Read more »

Ross McDonald remembered as a character

Tuesday 16 December 2014, 8:38am

Trainer Ross McDonald, who has died after a battle with heart problems, has been remembered as one of racing's true characters.  Read more »

Clarry Conners fined $10,000 for positive

Monday 15 December 2014, 6:37pm

Trainer Clarry Conners has been fined $10,000 for a positive result to lignocaine returned by This Is Australia after his debut win.  Read more »

Gary Portelli's fine halved on appeal

Monday 15 December 2014, 6:11pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has had a $6000 fine for a positive swab to Ibuprofen by one of his horses halved on appeal.  Read more »

Agent lone Hawkes runner at Flemington

Monday 15 December 2014, 5:07pm

Agent will be flying the flag for Team Hakes at Flemington as the stable goes through a rebuilding stage with a team of youngsters.  Read more »

Choice of races for Cape Kidnappers

Monday 15 December 2014, 3:03pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida will decide between two races at Doomben for Cape Kidnappers to continue his comeback from injury.  Read more »

Beasley back to Sydney in the new year

Monday 15 December 2014, 2:55pm

After seven seasons, 427 winners and five Group One victories in Singapore, jockey Danny Beasley returns to Australia in the new year.  Read more »

Red Excitement ready for Rosehill return

Monday 15 December 2014, 2:41pm

Red Excitement will make his belated return from injury as topweight in the benchmark 95 handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jamie Spencer reverses retirement plans

Monday 15 December 2014, 6:39am

Dual British champion jockey Jamie Spencer has shelved his retirement plans and will continue as a freelance rider.  Read more »

Criterion third in Hong Kong Cup

Sunday 14 December 2014, 9:19pm

Australia's Criterion has finished third in the Hong Kong Cup behind local stars Designs On Rome and Military Attack, both trained by John Moore.  Read more »

Buffering out of the money in HK Sprint

Sunday 14 December 2014, 6:35pm

Buffering has finished sixth in the International Sprint in Hong Kong with Zac Purton winning on the Paul O'Sullivan-trained Aerovelocity.  Read more »

Flintshire wins Hong Kong Vase

Sunday 14 December 2014, 5:59pm

Three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux has finished midfield in the Hong Kong Vase won by French horse Flintshire.  Read more »

Surpass wins Group Three in New Zealand

Sunday 14 December 2014, 5:46pm

A return to New Zealand has worked wonders for Surpass who has claimed a Group Three victory at Te Rapa.  Read more »

New Year's day to determine Sky's path

Sunday 14 December 2014, 5:14pm

After scrolling through the calendar, Robbie Laing has picked out the Standish Handicap for Lord Of The Sky's next assignment.  Read more »

Rudy among Doncaster Mile contenders

Sunday 14 December 2014, 4:55pm

Trainer Helen Page admits the Doncaster Mile is a tough assignment but Villiers Stakes winner Rudy will be given every chance to get to the race.  Read more »

Tinto getting closer to best distances

Sunday 14 December 2014, 3:37pm

Trainer Rex Lipp is looking to Queensland Oaks winner Tinto to turn the tables on Tarloshan when they meet at Toowoomba.  Read more »

Angelic Light getting ready for return

Sunday 14 December 2014, 3:13pm

With a liking for the StrathAyr surface at Moonee Valley, Angelic Light is set for a shot at the William Reid Stakes following a short break.  Read more »

Heavenly Hand could scale the heights

Sunday 14 December 2014, 2:39pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping Heavenly Hand can continue to emulate Believe Yourself after starting her career in the same fashion.  Read more »

Damien Oliver cops second ban

Saturday 13 December 2014, 7:47pm

Jockeys Damien Oliver and Michelle Payne were suspended by stewards on careless riding charges at Flemington.  Read more »

Rudy wins drama-packed G2 Villiers Stakes

Saturday 13 December 2014, 6:42pm

Leading Brisbane jockey Luke Tarrant has been fined after a close call when he weighed in light on Villiers Stakes winner Rudy.  Read more »

Listed win to provide impetus for Byrne

Saturday 13 December 2014, 6:38pm

A fourth Brisbane premiership is the main 2014-2015 goal for Jim Bryne after the veteran rider posted an important win on Hopfgarten.  Read more »

Mighty Like, Ringo provide stable quinella

Saturday 13 December 2014, 6:20pm

Mick Price has trained first and second in The Lola's Gift Handicap at Flemington with Mighty Like beating Ringo.  Read more »

Soldi Domani makes triumphant Qld return

Saturday 13 December 2014, 5:30pm

Soldi Domani didn't make the grade when given his chance during the Melbourne spring carnival but he was right at home in winning at Doomben.  Read more »

Our Boy Malachi a cut above in Razor Sharp

Saturday 13 December 2014, 5:10pm

Our Boy Malachi has continued his stellar form in the Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick to earn high praise from his trainer.  Read more »

Jye McNeil finds form after injury setback

Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:48pm

A broken collarbone from fall after winning a race at Albury kept Jye McNeil sidelined for the spring but he's back in winning form.  Read more »

Owners in right move with Phantom Brew

Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:28pm

Phantom Brew has led throughout in scoring at Flemington after connections decided against a Randwick start for the stayer.  Read more »

Odyssey Moon stars for Northam at Randwick

Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:15pm

Youngster Odyssey Moon has won the $250,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick for Scone trainer Rod Northam.  Read more »

Wicked Intent confirms Magic Millions bid

Saturday 13 December 2014, 4:10pm

Wicked Intent has won kept an unbeaten record in taking out the Phelan Ready Stake to confirm Magic Millions favouritism.  Read more »

Saigon Tea wins Cup on seven day back-up

Saturday 13 December 2014, 3:42pm

Wet-track specialist Saigon Tea has backed up a week after her win at Rosehill to take out the Listed Christmas Cup at Randwick.  Read more »

Apprentice lands first win at headquarters

Saturday 13 December 2014, 3:03pm

Jessica Payne will forever have a soft spot for Petite Diablesse, the Greg Eurell-trained mare which has given the apprentice her first Flemington winner.  Read more »

Waller provides Clenton with milestone win

Saturday 13 December 2014, 2:25pm

Apprentice Samantha Clenton has achieved a significant career boost with her first Saturday metropolitan winner at Randwick.  Read more »

Audino cements status as turf bargain buy

Saturday 13 December 2014, 2:19pm

Audino has landed his third win in as many weeks in winning at Flemington for 3kg-claiming apprentice Jordan Childs.  Read more »

No Secret about her Agenda

Saturday 13 December 2014, 11:22am

Well Mick Price was not wrong when interviewed by Betfair yesterday about the 2YO filly, SECRET AGENDA. It was an impressive night for Blueblood Thoroughbreds and its syndicate owners with the Mick Price trained Not A Single Doubt filly, Secret Agenda, winning her maiden in the first at Moonee Valley tonight.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux pleases Dunlop in Hong Kong

Friday 12 December 2014, 5:14pm

Three-time Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux has pleased his trainer Ed Dunlop as he prepares to bid for a second Hong Kong Vase.  Read more »

Jolly picks his mark with promising Qadir

Friday 12 December 2014, 4:23pm

After four wins in Adelaide, Qadir heads to Flemington for trainer David Jolly and jockey Damien Oliver.  Read more »

Kimberley Star a lone hope for Waterhouse

Friday 12 December 2014, 4:03pm

Trainer Gai Waterhouse's Villiers Day team has been kept to a minimum with Inglis Nursery acceptor Kimberley Star her only starter.  Read more »

A wet Randwick to suit Dothraki in Razor

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:44pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is counting on a number of factors to help Dothraki turn the tables on Our Boy Malachi in the Razor Sharp.  Read more »

Rudy ready for Villiers Stakes assignment

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:35pm

Queenslanders Sir Moments and Rudy will be out to prove themselves against the southerners in the Group Two Villiers at Randwick.  Read more »

Payne makes rare trip to town

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:24pm

A trip to Flemington for apprentice Jessica Payne is something the young rider hopes will give her more opportunities in the coming months.  Read more »

Kiwi mare out to give Fradd timely boost

Friday 12 December 2014, 3:18pm

Internationally renowned jockey Robbie Fradd will be looking to New Zealand mare Tarloshan to give the Australian part of his famous career a boost.  Read more »

Sharing Winners-Belhus Racing /Grand Syndicates combined e-newsletter

Friday 12 December 2014, 10:23am

The first paper edition of 'Sharing Winners' was printed and mailed out by Karen and myself on a weekly basis 19 years ago. Hands up if you remember it or better still even have one stored in a shoe box somewhere!  Read more »

Buffering in middle barrier for HK Sprint

Thursday 11 December 2014, 5:16pm

Queensland sprinter Buffering has gate eight and Criterion gate nine in their respective Hong Kong International races at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Ex-New Zealander set to debut for Price

Thursday 11 December 2014, 3:38pm

After racing against The Cleaner during the winter months, Ringo will be having his first start for Mick Price at Flemington.  Read more »

Doncaster reward looms large for Princess

Thursday 11 December 2014, 3:27pm

The frustration of two narrow defeats during a two-state racing campaign will be forgotten if Estonian Princess wins the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Moloney appeal dismissed by RAD Board

Thursday 11 December 2014, 2:55pm

In-form apprentice Patrick Moloney will be out until Boxing Day after having his appeal against a careless riding suspension dismissed.  Read more »

Quick back-up no drama for Laing duo

Thursday 11 December 2014, 2:37pm

After filling the quinella at Sandown a week ago, stablemates Audino and Scelto are back at Flemington but this time in separate races.  Read more »

Randwick course proper in pristine order

Thursday 11 December 2014, 1:55pm

The Villiers Stakes hasn't been run on the Randwick course proper since 2010 but everything is in order for its return to the famous racetrack.  Read more »

Tommy Berry out to salvage Brisbane trip

Thursday 11 December 2014, 1:49pm

Top jockey Tommy Berry's Brisbane plans have suffered a double blow but he remains optimistic he can make an impact at Doomben.  Read more »

Waller fined $30,000 over positive swab

Thursday 11 December 2014, 11:20am

Leading trainer Chris Waller has been slapped with a $30,000 fine after Junoob tested positive to a banned substance following his Metropolitan win.  Read more »

Metropolitan win for United Syndications

Thursday 11 December 2014, 9:39am

Onpicalo scored arguably his best and most courageous win yet first up in the 0-84 over 1300 meters at Sandown on Saturday December 6 by refusing to lay down when..  Read more »

Fukunaga wins International Jockey title

Thursday 11 December 2014, 8:34am

Japan's Yuichi Fujunaga has won the International Jockeys Challenge in Hong Kong wiht Sydney-based New Zealander James McDonald third.  Read more »

Bayliss suspended after riding winner

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 6:29pm

Melbourne apprentice Regan Bayliss has been suspended for his winning ride on Our Harmony at Sandown.  Read more »

In form Moloney benched again

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 6:00pm

Apprentice Patrick Moloney heads to the RAD Board on Thursday appealing a suspension but has another 11 meetings on the sidelines after Sandown.  Read more »

Sadler back a winner after fall

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:53pm

Apprentice Tom Sadler was back in winning form when a horse prepared by his father John was successful at Sandown.  Read more »

Racy makes bid for Magic Millions start

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:26pm

The Gary Portelli-trained Racy has taken a major step towards the Magic Millions Classic with a debut win at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Darley Stud buys Brazen Beau

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:23pm

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Stud has secured Grop One winning Sprinter Brazen Beau to stand in Victoria next spring.  Read more »

Buffering's injured foot improving

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:20pm

Buffering's troublesome hoof injury has improved dramatically ahead of his scheduled bid for international glory at Sha Tin.  Read more »

David Feek goes out in Harmony

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 5:10pm

Our Harmony produced a perfect result for trainers David Brideoake and David Feek at Sandown as the pair wind down their partnership.  Read more »

Jockey making progress after horrific fall

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 4:16pm

Jockey Chris Dell has movement in his limbs and no bleeding on his brain as he remains in Auckland Hospital after a fall in a barrier trial.  Read more »

Better Not Blue wins for Brewer, Ritchie

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 4:07pm

Better Not Blue has given jockey Robbie Brewer a rare city winner and trainer Michelle Ritchie her first with a dominant Warwick Farm victory.   Read more »

Quinton keeps the faith in old marvel

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 3:23pm

Monton will be out to rewrite the Villiers record books as well as claim a prize money milestone when he lines up as topweight in the $175,000 race.   Read more »

No mental scars for Magnapal

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 3:05pm

After being lucky to avoid falling at Moonee Valley at his last start, Magnapal has been showing no mental scars in trackwork since.  Read more »

Featured Syndicator: Hancox Bloodstock

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 12:11pm

This week we had the privilege of interviewing Hancox Bloodstock Racing Manager Rod Peacock to find out what Hancox Bloodstock look for when purchasing horses for syndication and what his career highlights have been to date.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 42

Wednesday 10 December 2014, 10:19am

The past week has continued to see our horses run very well. Savourex’s win in the Mode Stakes at Doomben was a terrific thrill for her owners and the race was made more special for Prime Thoroughbreds..  Read more »

Criterion pleases Hayes with final gallop

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 5:49pm

Criterion has done enough on the training track at Sha Tin to impress new trainer David Hayes ahead of the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

Hoof abscess setback for Buffering in HK

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 4:55pm

Top sprinter Buffering has suffered a setback ahead of the Hong Kong Sprint, missing a track gallop due to a hoof complaint.  Read more »

Rain-affected Villiers a boost for Moments

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 4:15pm

Brisbane-trained Sir Moments is expected to have conditions to suit when he runs in the $175,000 Villiers Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Moloney team in top form for Sandown bid

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 2:22pm

Trainer John Moloney heads to Sandown with three solid chances from just three runners and with his team in tremendous form.  Read more »

Shinn out to make most of McDonald absence

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 1:26pm

Trainer Steve Englebrecht has high hopes he can make another contribution to Blake Shinn's winning streak when he runs Our Uncle Archie at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Top honour for Sole Power

Tuesday 9 December 2014, 6:40am

Sole Power and Gordon Lord Byron who are among Buffering's opponents in the Hong Kong International Sprint, have been honoured by Horse Racing Ireland.  Read more »

Aegean Sea to miss Golden Slipper

Monday 8 December 2014, 5:44pm

Debut winner Aegean Sea has been sidelined with a leg injury leaving trainer Clarry Conners to look elsewhere for his fifth Golden Slipper.  Read more »

David Hayes pleased with Criterion

Monday 8 December 2014, 5:33pm

Austrlaia's representatives at the Hong Kong International meeting, Buffering and Criterion, have continued to please their trainers.  Read more »

Work to determine trip over the border

Monday 8 December 2014, 5:24pm

South Australian trainer Stuart Padman doesn't make the trip across the border too often but when he does it's usually with a handy type.  Read more »

Helen Page returns to Sydney with Rudy

Monday 8 December 2014, 4:44pm

Helen Page's visits to Sydney racing have been few and far between in recent years but the Gold Coast trainer believes Rudy deserves his Villiers chance.  Read more »

Newitt granted earlier start in Singapore

Monday 8 December 2014, 3:00pm

After a winning double at Sandown last Saturday, Craig Newitt heads to Singapore in top form and has been granted permission to start three weeks early.  Read more »

Admire Rakti died from natural causes

Monday 8 December 2014, 2:57pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Admire Rakti's sudden post-race death has been determined as heart failure and no prohibited substances have been found.  Read more »

Schofield hoping for early return

Monday 8 December 2014, 7:56am

Chad Schofield hopes to make a swift recovery from fractures in his T7 and T8 vertebrae so he can ride at the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Chad Schofield injured in Geelong fall

Sunday 7 December 2014, 6:33pm

Young jockey Chad Schofield has suffered serious arm injuries in a fall at Geelong and is expected to be out for much of the summer.  Read more »

Buffering has settled into Hong Kong well

Sunday 7 December 2014, 6:02pm

Australian representatives Buffering and Criterion have settled into Hong Kong well ahead of the International meeting.  Read more »

Chris Waller learns from Irish trip

Sunday 7 December 2014, 5:26pm

Trainer Chris Waller says a trip to Ireland where he watched Aidan O'Brien at work has given him plenty of ideas for his own stable.  Read more »

Brisbane likely for Sertorius

Sunday 7 December 2014, 4:52pm

Brisbane in the winter rather than a Sydney autumn campaign is on the cards for Sertorius following a tough 2014.  Read more »

Dothraki to take on Our Boy Malachi again

Sunday 7 December 2014, 4:28pm

Dothraki is primed to do battle with his last-start conqueror Our Boy Malachi when they meet again in the Razor Sharp at Randwick.  Read more »

Longer break for Bel Sprinter

Sunday 7 December 2014, 3:04pm

Trainer Jason Warren would like to tackle the Oakleigh Plate or The Galaxy with Bel Sprinter but first the gelding needs to put on some weight.  Read more »

Moriarty gives Waller 10 for the year

Sunday 7 December 2014, 2:43pm

Chris Waller has capped 2014 with his 10th Group One winner with Moriarty taking the final elite race of the year, the Kingston Town Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Paul Nicholls wins ninth Tingle Chase

Sunday 7 December 2014, 9:48am

Champion jumps trainer Paul Nicholls has won his ninth Tingle Creek Chase with Dodging Bullets with the race marred by the death of Oscar Whisky.  Read more »