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Big Money triumphs in George Moore Stakes

Saturday 6 December 2014, 6:29pm

Big Money has bounced back from an unsuccessful spring carnival campaign to win the Group Three George Moore Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Baker's double delight after Burbero win

Saturday 6 December 2014, 6:19pm

Burbero has brought up a winning double for trainer Bjorn Baker at Rosehill after an earlier victory by Off The Rails.  Read more »

Waller puts a new perspective on winning

Saturday 6 December 2014, 6:04pm

Trainer Chris Waller says he has learned much about how to improve his conditioning of racehorses after visiting Coolmore's racing operation in Ireland.  Read more »

Warren, Newitt double up with Danger Close

Saturday 6 December 2014, 5:25pm

A double at Sandown and another winner at Stony Creek from just three runners has given trainer Jason Warren a day to remember.  Read more »

More black-type success for Lees in Mode

Saturday 6 December 2014, 5:06pm

Kris Lees' hit-and-run missions to Queensland have produced more black-type success with Savoureux winning the Mode Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Beauty's Beast thwarts Chris Waller team

Saturday 6 December 2014, 4:39pm

Beauty's Beast has caused a minor upset by winning a race at Rosehill in which trainer Chris Waller had five of the eight runners.  Read more »

De Little Engine stamps staying promise

Saturday 6 December 2014, 4:19pm

De Little Engine confirms he is an improving young stayer shaping as a Bagot Handicap contender after a strong win at Sandown.  Read more »

Newitt heads to Singapore on winning note

Saturday 6 December 2014, 3:06pm

Sang Choi Bao has picked up some serious bonus money for connections after coming from last to win at Sandown.  Read more »

Mishani Honcho to chase more bonuses

Saturday 6 December 2014, 3:01pm

Mishani Honcho scored his first win in blinkers at Doomben but not before providing apprentice Jimmy Orman with some anxious moments.  Read more »

Voilier lives up to trial victory at debut

Saturday 6 December 2014, 2:24pm

Trainer Gary Nickson has autumn plans for Voilier after the colt's impressive win on debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Backstedt leads in Linsday Park quinella

Saturday 6 December 2014, 2:05pm

Lindsay Park training partners David Hayes and Tom Dabernig have prepared a Sandown quinella with Backstedt beating Jacquinot Bay.  Read more »

Tom Sadler fit for race-riding return

Friday 5 December 2014, 5:39pm

Apprentice Tom Sadler has been cleared for a return to the saddle after being involved in a heavy race fall.  Read more »

Darren Smith fronts RNSW cobalt inquiry

Friday 5 December 2014, 5:33pm

Trainer Darren Smith has admitted giving horses in his care cobalt from a bottle supplied to him by a disqualified harness racing trainer.  Read more »

Pheidon hungry for more success in west

Friday 5 December 2014, 4:40pm

Moriarty is rated the best chance for an eastern states win in the Kingston Town Classic but the Gai Waterhouse-trained Pheidon also has admirers.  Read more »

Heathcote's sprinters can show up Doomben

Friday 5 December 2014, 3:59pm

Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote will be keeping a close eye on things at home while he oversees Buffering's Hong Kong challenge.  Read more »

Carig Newitt leaves as Luke Currie returns

Friday 5 December 2014, 3:52pm

Craig Newitt heads off to Singapore after riding at Sandown while Luke Currie returns to Melbourne after an overseas stint.  Read more »

Beneteau death set to hit home at Rosehill

Friday 5 December 2014, 3:47pm

Warwick Farm youngster Voilier can add to the growing reputation of Beneteau, a sire which died after only two seasons at stud.  Read more »

Cartwright chasing Adelaide title dream

Friday 5 December 2014, 2:31pm

After 11 Adelaide winners for the season, Victorian apprentice Josh Cartwright has put himself in contention for a shot at premiership glory.  Read more »

Puccini chases second Group One success

Friday 5 December 2014, 2:12pm

Efforts to reinvent noted front-runner Puccini as a horse who can settle off the pace continue in the Group One Captain Cook Stakes at Trentham.  Read more »

Laing starts over with promising Boomwaa

Friday 5 December 2014, 2:04pm

With one win to his credit after racing in the best company for most of his career, Boomwaa returns at Sandown against weaker opposition.  Read more »

Two Victorian horses positive to cobalt

Friday 5 December 2014, 1:07pm

Two horses trained by Lee and Shannon Hope have returned positive swabs to cobalt in pre-race urine samples.  Read more »

BlueBlood Thoroughbreds Newsletter December Edition

Friday 5 December 2014, 11:21am

Check out the latest from premier syndication company BlueBlood Thoroughbreds..  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 41

Friday 5 December 2014, 9:18am

Rumeron had displayed good ability as a two year old but was over racing and not giving herself the best chance of reaching her full potential.  Read more »

Judicial Miss to make amends for Summoned

Thursday 4 December 2014, 4:50pm

Judicial Miss, down in class with a light weight, can have her Sandown chances further enhanced if she strikes a rain-affected track.  Read more »

Wet tracks a boost for Smith-trained pair

Thursday 4 December 2014, 4:30pm

Trainer Matthew Smith is banking on a rain-affected track to boost the chances of his two Rosehill runners.  Read more »

Tempo, weight suits Danger Close: Warren

Thursday 4 December 2014, 3:49pm

A pull in the weights in favour of Danger Close and the promise of a fast tempo points to the sprinter upsetting his more-fancied rivals at Sandown.  Read more »

Waller banking on Whyte's Perth experience

Thursday 4 December 2014, 3:25pm

Hong Kong has become a productive source of jockeys for Chris Waller as Douglas Whyte links with the leading Sydney trainer in the Kingston Town Stakes.  Read more »

Criterion given clean bill of health in HK

Thursday 4 December 2014, 3:17pm

Australian Derby winner Criterion has done his first piece of light work in Hong Kong ahead of International race day.  Read more »

Northam hoping trip north is on the Money

Thursday 4 December 2014, 2:58pm

NSW sprinter Big Money can press an early claim for two of Queensland's biggest races when he contests the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Hawkes stable plays Rosehill waiting game

Thursday 4 December 2014, 2:21pm

Hawkes Racing will assess the track conditions on race morning before deciding whether Binary will take his place at Rosehill.  Read more »

Voilier spearheads Angland Rosehill book

Thursday 4 December 2014, 2:16pm

Tye Angland is set for a busy afternoon at Rosehill where he has a full book of eight rides, all for different trainers.  Read more »

Hogan thrilled with Gordon Lord Byron

Thursday 4 December 2014, 9:01am

Global traveller Gordon Lord Byron is fine shape ahead of his trip to Hong Kong where he runs in the International Sprint featuring Australian Buffering.  Read more »

Skylimit makes winning debut at Canterbury

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 7:22pm

Skylimit has a long way to go to emulate the Group One feats of his three-quarter sister Overreach but took the first steps towards it with a debut win.  Read more »

Cooldini assigned weighty task at Sandown

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 5:40pm

Cooldini kicks off a campaign at Sandown that trainer Robert Smerdon hopes will culminate in a trip to Tasmania.  Read more »

Tree Of Jesse win provides tonic for Bart

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 4:46pm

Bart Cummings is out of hospital and back in the winner's circle following a last-stride victory by Tree Of Jesse at Canterbury.  Read more »

Gai has magic feeling with Ready Already

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 4:08pm

Unraced colt Ready Already will get the chance to stake his credentials for the Magic Millions Classic when he runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Sweeney team chasing metropolitan success

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 3:53pm

It is a four-hour float trip from Jerilderie to Sandown but trainer Phil Sweeney is hoping to make it worthwhile with Final Jest.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky in perfect shape: Laing

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 2:12pm

He can be a hard horse to follow but Lord Of The Sky is right on target for his return to racing at Sandown in the Christmas Cup.  Read more »

Atzeni keen on Farraaj in Hong Kong

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 9:30am

Andrea Atzeni is hoping Farraaj has better luck with the Hong Kong Cup barrier draw than he did in Australia for the Mackinnon Stakes.  Read more »

New Group One sprint at Royal Ascot

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 8:46am

The Royal Ascot meeting will have a new Group One sprint for three-year-olds called the Commonwealth Cup.  Read more »

Sheikh Fahad buys Just The Judge outright

Wednesday 3 December 2014, 8:39am

Qatar's Shiekh Fahad and the China Horse Club will race Classic winner Just The Judge after paying 4.5 million guineas for the filly.  Read more »

First winner back for Lee Freedman

Tuesday 2 December 2014, 6:26pm

Lee Freedman has claimed his first winner since rejoining the training ranks in partnership with his brother Anthony.  Read more »

The Monstar up for the Doveton challenge

Tuesday 2 December 2014, 5:58pm

Trainer Brett Cavanough will use the Listed Doveton Stakes as a guide to the summer campaign of The Monstar.  Read more »

Buffering arrives in Hong Kong safely

Tuesday 2 December 2014, 5:48pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is looking forward to Buffering's Hong Kong challenge as the four-time Group One winner prepares for the International Sprint.  Read more »

Villiers hopes for Drago and Surge Ahead

Tuesday 2 December 2014, 4:49pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings is hoping stablemates Drago and Surge Ahead can cement Villiers starts when they race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Ryan Moore officially world's best jockey

Tuesday 2 December 2014, 4:13pm

Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup winning jockey Ryan Moore has won the inaugural World's Best Jockey title.  Read more »

Tetsuko and Brazen Moss on Millions path

Tuesday 2 December 2014, 3:21pm

Gerald Ryan-trained stablemates Tetsuko and Brazen Moss begin a preparation aimed at the Magic Millions Guineas when they race at Canterbury.  Read more »

Coroner delivers findings in jockey death

Monday 1 December 2014, 5:58pm

Coroner Greg Cavanagh has found jockey Simone Montgomerie died because her horse baulked at the crossing on the Darwin track.  Read more »

Gallop to determine Flirt direction

Monday 1 December 2014, 5:02pm

A clockwise gallop at Caulfield will determine whether Murt The Flirt heads to Sandown or Wyong for his next start.  Read more »

NSW trainers call for review of rule

Monday 1 December 2014, 4:55pm

NSW trainers say a new rule governing when therapeutic treatment with corticosteroids can be given needs to be reviewed.  Read more »

Criterion on his way to Hong Kong

Monday 1 December 2014, 4:35pm

A mild bout of colic almost derailed the trip to Hong Kong for the David Hayes and Tom Dabernig newcomer Criterion.  Read more »

Aegean Sea to reinforce Slipper hopes

Monday 1 December 2014, 4:25pm

Clarry Conners' Golden Slipper hopes so far rest with Aegean Sea who will be out to make it two wins from two starts when she runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Adebisi primed for Group Three race

Monday 1 December 2014, 3:04pm

Adebisi's form has trainer Desleigh Forster excited ahead of the Group Three George Moore Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Sadler expected to be back soon

Monday 1 December 2014, 3:01pm

While still feeling the effects of a fall at Moonee Valley, apprentice Tom Sadler is lucky to have escaped more serious injury.  Read more »

Colonel in charge for Sandra Hughes

Monday 1 December 2014, 9:09am

Trainer Sandra Hughes, the daughter of the late Irish racing great Dessie Hughes, has claimed her first Grade One victory with Lieutenant Colonel.  Read more »

Epiphaneia wins the Japan Cup

Monday 1 December 2014, 8:55am

Gentildonna has finished fourth behind Epiphaneia in her bid for a third Japan Cup with the race marred by the death of Trading Leather.  Read more »

Sargent looking ahead to Cauthen's autum

Sunday 30 November 2014, 5:59pm

Trainer John Sargent has high hopes for talented four-year-old Cauthen who has undergone throat surgery to correct a wind problem.  Read more »

Suspension dates changed for Avdulla

Sunday 30 November 2014, 5:00pm

Brenton Avdulla is free to ride leading Villiers Stakes contender Estonian Princess after having the dates of a suspension altered.  Read more »

Moriarty can cap the the year for Waller

Sunday 30 November 2014, 4:45pm

Veteran Moriarty can take trainer Chris Waller's Group One tally for the year to 10 if he can win the Kingston Town Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

California Chrome wins turf debut

Sunday 30 November 2014, 3:52pm

Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome has won the Hollywood Derby, his first race on turf, to put himself in the frame for Horse of the Year honours.  Read more »

Hucklebuck to stay home in the autumn

Sunday 30 November 2014, 2:55pm

Right-handed racing is not on the agenda for Hucklebuck with the Adelaide four-year-old to be aimed at the Goodwood instead of Sydney or Brisbane.  Read more »

Aust racetrack ratings system overhauled

Sunday 30 November 2014, 10:36am

The Australian Racing Board has revamped the country's track ratings system in a move it hopes will help modernise the sport.  Read more »

Queensland to promote fillies and mares

Sunday 30 November 2014, 9:57am

An expansion of the Queensland provincial series to include special races for fiillies and mares is in the works.  Read more »

Nicholls trains 100th Grade One winner

Sunday 30 November 2014, 9:35am

Irving's win in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle has brought up a century of Grade One victories for champion British trainer Paul Nicholls.  Read more »

Thomas Sadler in hospital after race fall

Saturday 29 November 2014, 7:19pm

A fall on the turn out of the straight has marred the final race at Moonee Valley with apprentice jockey Thomas Sadler taken to hospital.  Read more »

Avdulla to miss Villiers with suspension

Saturday 29 November 2014, 6:53pm

Brenton Avdulla has been suspended for five meetings including the Villiers Stakes after being found guilty of careless riding at Rosehill.   Read more »

Rudy storms home in Recognition Stakes

Saturday 29 November 2014, 6:40pm

Luke Tarrant has been lavish in his praise for Rudy after the gelding scored a last-to-first win in the Recognition Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Our Boy Malachi superior in Listed sprint

Saturday 29 November 2014, 6:13pm

Former Queenslander Our Boy Malachi has claimed his second Sydney win from as many starts in the Listed Starlight Stakes.  Read more »

Lane brings up a treble at Moonee Valley

Saturday 29 November 2014, 6:03pm

A winning treble at Moonee Valley has allowed Damian Lane to move into third position on the Melbourne jockeys' premiership table.  Read more »

Stakes mission accomplished for Brook Road

Saturday 29 November 2014, 5:50pm

An autumn carnival campaign is on the agenda for Brook Road after clinching her first black-type win in the Travel Associates Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Limited options for ATC Cup winner Malice

Saturday 29 November 2014, 5:45pm

The new format of the summer staying races in Sydney could mean the end of Malice's campaign after his win in the ATC Cup.  Read more »

Kaiser Sun shines despite knee troubles

Saturday 29 November 2014, 5:33pm

Trainers Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra have been left to wonder what might have been with Kaiser Sun after the sprinter's Moonee Valley win.  Read more »

I'm Imposing belies age to win Festival

Saturday 29 November 2014, 5:18pm

Veteran gelding I'm Imposing has produced a blistering final sprint to win the Listed Festival Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Whelan posts city first with Valley winner

Saturday 29 November 2014, 5:01pm

Aprentice jockey Lisa Whelan has been striving for a first Saturday city success and it has finally came her way with Chiquada at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Kingdom Of Dreams brings up the hat-trick

Saturday 29 November 2014, 4:08pm

Kingdom Of Dreams has the potential to develop into a top class performer after bringing up a winning hat-trick at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Wicked Intent sets course for 2YO Millions

Saturday 29 November 2014, 3:04pm

Wicked Intent has rocketed into Magic Millions calculations after keeping his unbeaten record intact with a dominant all-the-way win at Doomben.  Read more »

Phillip Hughes remembered at Sydney races

Saturday 29 November 2014, 2:59pm

Cricketer Phillip Hughes has been remembered at Rosehill races as patrons joined many Australians to pay their respects.  Read more »

Sampeah gives Godolphin another 2YO win

Saturday 29 November 2014, 2:56pm

Sampeah makes it five two-year-old winners for Godolphin this season, but trainer John O'Shea says the fillies yet to race are the stable's best.   Read more »

Hayes happy after Criterion Valley gallop

Saturday 29 November 2014, 2:52pm

Hong Kong International Cup entrant Criterion has had a nice gallop at Moonee Valley, ensuring he leaves in top order for the 2000-metre race at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Stokes continues impressive Melbourne form

Saturday 29 November 2014, 2:43pm

Eclair Choice has continued Phillip Stokes' great run of form in Melbourne but a spell now beckons before a shot at the Adelaide carnival.  Read more »

Randwick's woes continue with races moved

Saturday 29 November 2014, 2:15pm

The Australian Turf Club has been forced to move another meeting with the Randwick course proper not ready to host a transferred Kensington meeting.  Read more »

Bantam fights back to win at Moonee Valley

Saturday 29 November 2014, 2:10pm

Two-year-old Bantam has shown a lot of determination to win at Moonee Valley, earning a shot at some bigger races in the autumn.  Read more »

Moore and Gentildonna reunited in Japan

Saturday 29 November 2014, 9:32am

Ryan Moore, the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup winning jockey, will be reunited with dual Japan Cup winner Gentildonna as she bids for a third.  Read more »

Cropp apologises for latest drug positive

Friday 28 November 2014, 5:47pm

New Zealand jockey Lisa Cropp has apologised and vowed to seek help after being stood down for an irregular drug sample.  Read more »

Jake Bayliss sidelined after trial tumble

Friday 28 November 2014, 5:12pm

Jake Bayliss will be sidelined for at least a week after a horse toppled over on him during the Flemington jump-outs.  Read more »

Criterion to gallop at the Valley

Friday 28 November 2014, 4:13pm

Former Australian Derby winner Criterion will have a gallop at Moonee Valley in preparation for his trip to Hong Kong and the International Cup.  Read more »

Sir Moments primed for big Sydney assault

Friday 28 November 2014, 3:27pm

Brisbane gelding Sir Moments is ready to take the next step in his career with a two-start Sydney campaign, starting with the Festival Stakes.  Read more »

Bowman booking a boost for Aeronautical

Friday 28 November 2014, 3:22pm

Lionel Cohen is counting on Hugh Bowman to bring out the best in Aeronatical, almost 12 months since the jockey and sprinter combined for a stakes win.  Read more »

Gold Coast trip in store for Miss Idyllic

Friday 28 November 2014, 2:55pm

A trip north for Miss Idyllic while an overdue win for Extra Zero could book-end the day for David Hayes and Tom Dabernig at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Lazy Buffering wins Flemington jump-out

Friday 28 November 2014, 2:14pm

Multiple Group One winner Buffering won a Flemington trial without blinkers with trainer Robert Heathcote describing the gelding as lazy.  Read more »

Racing industry to honour Phillip Hughes

Friday 28 November 2014, 12:26pm

NSW jockeys will wear black armbands at meetings around the state to pay their respects to cricketer Phillip Hughes  Read more »

Meet George Jetson looks a future winner

Friday 28 November 2014, 12:13pm

A decision to keep Meet George Jetson away from the racetrack for an extra week is set to pay dividends for trainer Jason McLachlan and Slade Bloodstock.  Read more »

Villiers campaign goes on line for Rudy

Friday 28 November 2014, 11:41am

The Helen Page-trained Rudy can clinch a Villiers Stakes start if he runs up to expectations in the Recognition Stakes.  Read more »

Cummings admitted to hospital: report

Friday 28 November 2014, 4:09am

Legendary trainer Bart Cummings has reportedly been admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure for a chest infection.  Read more »

War vet cleared to return to race riding

Thursday 27 November 2014, 6:02pm

Jockey and war veteran Guy Disney has been cleared to return to riding in British point-to-point races despite the loss of a leg.  Read more »

Crismale re-elected to racing club board

Thursday 27 November 2014, 5:37pm

Australian Turf Club members have voted to retain three directors on its board, along with a fresh face in prominent owner Julia Ritchie.  Read more »

Rawiller on the outer again with HK stipes

Thursday 27 November 2014, 5:27pm

Nash Rawiller has been banned for three Hong Kong race meetings, adding to an unwanted run of suspensions since he left Australia to ride overseas.  Read more »

Melbourne calls for Stoke's Eclair Choice

Thursday 27 November 2014, 4:56pm

Adelaide trainer Phillip Stakes has a habit of winning races when he crosses the border and he's hoping Eclair Choice can continue the trend.  Read more »

Prime Thoroughbreds Dispatch Edition 40

Thursday 27 November 2014, 4:37pm

The winners just seem to keep coming with Unique scoring a strong win at Canterbury last Wednesday.   Read more »

Callander presents strong Festival case

Thursday 27 November 2014, 4:27pm

The Festival Stakes will hold special significance for Sydney racing personality Richard Callander who part-owns two runners in the feature race.  Read more »