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Vella hoping to Blaze a Derby trail

Tuesday 12 January 2021, 4:53pm

Respected horseman Matthew Vella is thrilled with how Blazing A Trail has returned to work. He's identified the Queensland Derby as his long term mission.  Read more »

Tycoon's Millions bid takes hit with draw

Tuesday 12 January 2021, 2:32pm

Although Finance Tycoon has drawn badly Ben Hayes believes he has the speed to overcome it and end Lindsay Park's recent frustrating run in the 2YO Classic.  Read more »

An array of stars nominate for All-Star

Monday 11 January 2021, 4:33pm

Racing Victoria is thrilled with the quality of nominations for The All-Star Mile which include the late entries stars of Verry Elleegant and Sir Dragonet.  Read more »

Wyong trainer chases Warwick Farm double

Monday 11 January 2021, 3:00pm

Kristin Buchanan is looking forward to her pair of Margie Bee and Casino Mondial running at Warwick Farm on Wednesday believing they both have claims.  Read more »

The longer the better for this arm

Monday 11 January 2021, 2:21pm

Peter Gelagotis has a big opinion of their Irish staying recruit Long Arm but even he was taken aback by the style of his Australian debut win over 1600 metres.  Read more »

Gollan army on song for Millions meeting

Monday 11 January 2021, 12:49pm

Leading trainer Tony Gollan will take a bumper squad of runners to the Magic Millions after several of his big guns impressed in recent barrier trials.  Read more »

Never Again does it again in Listed race

Saturday 9 January 2021, 7:26pm

Clinton McDonald thought it was right race at the right time for Never Again when he decided to tackle the Chester Manifold Stakes and he was proven correct.  Read more »

Newnham's Successful summer continues

Saturday 9 January 2021, 6:34pm

Trainer Mark Newnham has a big opinion of his imported stayer Spirit Ridge and he's now eyeing off Sydney's biggest staying races after his Randwick victory.  Read more »

Trainers joyful start to the year

Saturday 9 January 2021, 5:46pm

The Flemington stables of Simon Zahra and Matt Ellerton continued their great start to the year with a double while John Moloney made it three winners in a row.  Read more »

Abseiler proves too strong at debut

Saturday 9 January 2021, 3:57pm

Craig Newitt had a great association with Extreme Choice and that has continued as he rode the first Flemington winner he has sired as a stallion in Abseiler.  Read more »

The real Malkovich enjoys better track

Saturday 9 January 2021, 2:56pm

Malkovich returned to his best form showing his usual speed to lead throughout to take out the first race and make it three wins from his last four starts.  Read more »

Cave hoping to breeze in at Randwick

Friday 8 January 2021, 5:11pm

Long time trainer Paul Cave has a decent opinion of Bowery Breeze who he thinks has the capabilities to be a Group class mare. He thinks she suited at Randwick.  Read more »

Gollan on weather watch with Sugar Boom

Friday 8 January 2021, 4:13pm

Track conditions are likely to determine the outcome of the Gold Coast Quality which features the clash of stablemates Sugar Boom and Tullio.  Read more »

Doyle hoping to top and tail at Randwick

Friday 8 January 2021, 3:40pm

Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle faces a long day at Randwick with his runners in the first and last race but he thinks it will be a worthwhile wait.  Read more »

Bec isn't your typical Tycoon

Friday 8 January 2021, 1:43pm

Matt Cumani buys yearlings on type and he purchased the daughter of Written Tycoon with the theory she was a stayer and that will be tested at Flemington.  Read more »

Payne has big opinion of Shocking stayer

Friday 8 January 2021, 11:48am

Patrick Payne has big plans for lightly raced former New Zealand stayer Defibrillate who he is aiming at the Adelaide Cup. He's in action at Flemington.  Read more »

Profit clears hurdles to start in The Wave

Thursday 7 January 2021, 4:51pm

The training routine of Profit has taken a twist in a bid to lift the gelding out of a form slump ahead of The Wave at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Laure Me in to fly Pfieffer flag

Thursday 7 January 2021, 4:38pm

David Pfieffer is on his way to the Gold Coast and he will be represented at Randwick by his consistent galloper Laure Me In in the January Cup.  Read more »

Miss Hipstar poised to deliver in Pearl

Thursday 7 January 2021, 3:46pm

A win in the Pearl Quality at the Gold Coast will secure a spot in the Magic Millions for unbeaten filly Miss Hipstar.  Read more »

Jigsaw blows them sky high at debut

Thursday 7 January 2021, 3:12pm

It's only six weeks to the Blue Diamond Stakes and Cindy Alderson's colt Jigsaw showed he had the speed to be a chance with an exciting debut win at Geelong.  Read more »

He's ready to do it again says trainer

Thursday 7 January 2021, 2:07pm

Although Never Again is rising in grade from a Benchmark 78 win to a Stakes race, his trainer Clinton McDonald said he's in with a great each-way chance.  Read more »

Newnham gang tackles feature race

Thursday 7 January 2021, 12:29pm

Mark Newnham has already had a memorable summer period and he is looking at continuing that winning run in the January Cup with three good winning chances.  Read more »

Crockett hoping for change of luck

Wednesday 6 January 2021, 3:31pm

Scone trainer Cameron Crockett is happy with how his team is racing but is in the business of training winners. He hopes to add another one with Step On Fire.  Read more »

He's Riding The Wave to better class races

Wednesday 6 January 2021, 10:34am

Lindsey Smith has been wanting to try his in-form former Kiwi Riding The Wave over 1400 metres and will do so in the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

River Charge ready for city company

Tuesday 5 January 2021, 3:56pm

Theresa Bateup believes the time is ripe for her in-form galloper River Charge to tackle Saturday city class at Randwick after two impressive wins.  Read more »

Peters sets star for All-Star Mile

Tuesday 5 January 2021, 3:10pm

Leviathan Perth owner Bob Peters has announced that his star mare Arcadia Queen would spearhead his attack on the All-Star Mile, a race he won last year.  Read more »

There's one track and distance for Vass

Tuesday 5 January 2021, 11:05am

It's no surprise Colin Little put a circle around the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington on Saturday as it's the perfect fit for Vassilator.  Read more »

Away Game ready for Magic Millions repeat

Tuesday 5 January 2021, 10:40am

Away Game showed she is on track for Magic Millions riches with a solid trial at the Gold Coast on Tuesday morning again underlining her liking for the circuit.  Read more »

Gotta Kiss looking for Magic redemption

Monday 4 January 2021, 3:33pm

Last year's Two-Year-Old Magic Millions Classic proved a non event for Gotta Kiss who arrived late. She's back again for the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Persan's plan is the 2021 Melbourne Cup

Monday 4 January 2021, 11:02am

Australia's most improved stayer Persan has returned to work with his trainer setting him for the 2021 Melbourne Cup after he finished fifth last year.  Read more »

Crucial track-work test awaits Isotope

Monday 4 January 2021, 10:05am

Trainer Tony Gollan will start outstanding filly Isotope in a Doomben jump out ahead of the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Kah makes it two trebles in two days

Saturday 2 January 2021, 6:43pm

Champion jockey Jamie Kah again was to the fore making it a second consecutive city treble in the New Year at Caulfield on Saturday.  Read more »

Waller places correct Order Again

Saturday 2 January 2021, 5:41pm

Chris Waller may have finally worked out the key to recent stable recruit Order Again which is to keep him fresh and ride him quietly as he flew home to win.  Read more »

Miss Albania shows sizzling speed

Saturday 2 January 2021, 5:00pm

Enver Jusufovic has a big opinion of Miss Albania who showed enormous speed to lead throughout to make it three wins on end at Caulfield.  Read more »

He's raw but Zac is the Boss

Saturday 2 January 2021, 3:38pm

Although he still has a lot to learn and gave away experience to his rivals, three-year-old gelding Zac De Boss made it two wins from two starts.  Read more »

She's Four Moves Ahead of her rivals

Saturday 2 January 2021, 2:39pm

John Sargent has always had a big opinion of Snitzel filly Four Moves Ahead. She showed why with an outstanding debut in a style which suggests she's top class.  Read more »

Tralee Rose thrashes her rivals in Bagot

Friday 1 January 2021, 5:39pm

Symon Wilde has always believed Tralee Rose could be a top stayer and her runaway seven lengths win in the Bagot Handicap proved he could be on the money.  Read more »

Davies dreaming of Millions with Salina

Friday 1 January 2021, 4:01pm

Angela Davies believes her mare Salina Dreaming can take her record to five wins from eight starts and put her hand up for a trip to the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Frost Flowers on familiar Diamond path

Friday 1 January 2021, 3:33pm

Well bred two-year-old filly Frost Flowers could be able to give Anthony and Sam Freedman another Blue Diamond Stakes after making an impressive debut.  Read more »

Crunch time for Tyzone in The Buffering

Friday 1 January 2021, 2:15pm

Stradbroke winner Tyzone faces a crucial summer carnival test in The Buffering at Eagle Farm as he strives to gain a Magic Millions wildcard.  Read more »

Freedman on the Highway from Scone

Friday 1 January 2021, 9:28am

It's early days in Will Freedman's training career and the Scone based trainer loves tackling the Highway series which he will with Chewie Two on Saturday.  Read more »

He's fine and ready to produce his best

Friday 1 January 2021, 8:53am

After a disappointing spring carnival, trainer John Moloney believes his handy sprinter Fine Dane is back to his best. He gives him a good chance at Caulfield.  Read more »

Welcome rain for Fleet Dove in Vo Rogue

Thursday 31 December 2020, 3:13pm

Kelly Schweida is hoping for more rain to boost the chances of talented filly Fleet Dove in the Group Three Vo Rogue Plate at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Goldman's Irish Song on tune to deliver

Thursday 31 December 2020, 3:07pm

Irish Song is the star of Goulburn trainer Kurt Goldman's stable but he feels he's only starting to deliver on his potential.  Read more »

Ballistic Boy aims for Shoot Out hat-trick

Thursday 31 December 2020, 2:11pm

Ballistic Boy is on target to complete a hat-trick of wins in the Shoot Out Quality and continue his march towards the Magic Millions Subzero.  Read more »

Princess Jenni's late dash for Perth Cup

Thursday 31 December 2020, 10:30am

David Brideoake managed to get a flight to Perth for the Perth Cup for Princess Jenni. He said she travelled well and she's ready to run a big race.  Read more »

Fresh mare on the right leg down straight

Thursday 31 December 2020, 8:57am

Although entering Neighbourhood for the Standish Handicap was a last minute decision by Enver Jusufovic he isn't ruling her out as a winning chance.  Read more »

Seymour to undergo another reconstruction

Wednesday 30 December 2020, 3:02pm

Victorian racing officials have decided the Seymour racetrack needs to be reconstructed for the second time in five years after a period of turbulence.  Read more »

Baker's luminaries chase hat-trick of wins

Wednesday 30 December 2020, 2:16pm

Bjorn Baker will be taking two in-form runners to the Kensington meeting who are both chasing hat-tricks in Harpo Marx and Edison.  Read more »

Sirius Suspect is a serious sprinter

Wednesday 30 December 2020, 11:04am

Jamie Kah was triumphant on Sirius Suspect at her first ride at Pakenham. They combine again in the Standish Handicap at Flemington on Friday for Saab Hasan.  Read more »

Bartley has choice of two races for mare

Tuesday 29 December 2020, 6:15pm

Tracy Bartley is hoping a step up in distance and the use of visors can help his mare Miss Redoble win her first city race at Kensington on Saturday.  Read more »

Pride's crazy mare is the Gosford Queen

Tuesday 29 December 2020, 6:13pm

Threeood tests the patience of her trainer Joe Pride with her fiery attitude but he said as it's worthwhile after she won the Belle Of The Turf Stakes.  Read more »

Raymond's winning ways with Wentwood

Tuesday 29 December 2020, 10:03am

Maddie Raymond believes her former imported stayer Wentwood is thriving with racing as a stayer. He is aiming to make it a hat-trick in the Bagot Handicap.  Read more »

Price looking for maximum profit

Monday 28 December 2020, 2:10pm

Mick Price will produce his exciting youngster Profiteer first-up in the Inglis Millenium at Warwick Farm and then take on the Blue Diamond Stakes with him.  Read more »

Miss Hipstar closing in on Millions

Monday 28 December 2020, 12:59pm

The ever-changing Magic Millions order of entry will determine whether Miss Hipstar races again before the glamour Gold Coast event.  Read more »

Hope rides shock winner at Caulfield

Saturday 26 December 2020, 6:15pm

22 year-old Tahlia Hope, whose career looked to be over due to a bout of viral meningitis, produced a masterful ride to win the biggest race of her career.  Read more »

Import gets Newnham in the winning Spirit

Saturday 26 December 2020, 5:33pm

Mark Newnham has continued his remarkable run of form this summer with another feature race win at Randwick, this time with up-and-coming stayer Spirit Ridge.  Read more »

Bigboyroy wins to score Queensland trip

Saturday 26 December 2020, 4:46pm

A support race on the Magic Millions Classic program will be the next goal for the Chris Waller-trained Bigboyroy after his Boxing Day victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Alpine Edge wins as Shaquero disappoints

Saturday 26 December 2020, 4:24pm

Queensland colt Alpine Edge has staked his claims as a serious Magic Millions contender with another strong victory but the jury is out on Shaquero.  Read more »

Ayrton motors his way towards a big future

Saturday 26 December 2020, 3:44pm

Mick Price and Jamie Kah both assessed Ayrton as a star of the future after he made it two starts for two easy wins at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cummings' great run with babies continues

Saturday 26 December 2020, 2:39pm

James Cummings has continued his domination of two-year-old races in Melbourne with the debut win of filly Picarones at Caulfield.  Read more »

Spackman dares to dream after Rocket fires

Saturday 26 December 2020, 2:29pm

Scott Spackman will target the Black Opal Stakes with unbeaten youngster Rocket Tiger and the trainer has not ruled out chasing even loftier goals.  Read more »

Godolphin raiders target Falvelon Quality

Friday 25 December 2020, 12:30pm

Godolphin runners dominate pre-race betting on the Falvelon Quality at Eagle Farm as trainer James Cummings attempts to secure a Magic Millions wildcard.  Read more »

Freedman trio the perfect Boxing Day fit

Friday 25 December 2020, 10:45am

Randwick will host the final Sydney Saturday meeting of the year on Boxing Day and trainers Michael and Richard Freedman are hoping to go out on a high.  Read more »

Crucial gear change for Blazejowski

Friday 25 December 2020, 9:30am

Greg Eurell believes his smart galloper Blazejowski can return to his best after an uncharacteristic effort at Sandown when he finished last.  Read more »

Track query for Mr Gee in Grand Prix

Thursday 24 December 2020, 2:21pm

A Queensland Derby mission for Mr Gee hinges on how he adapts to the Eagle Farm track in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes.  Read more »

Price looking to next year with Tavidance

Thursday 24 December 2020, 1:23pm

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior will take a strong squad to Caulfield, headed by Tavidance who they think can transition to better class races.  Read more »

Lees chasing Christmas cheer in two states

Thursday 24 December 2020, 11:26am

Top trainer Kris Lees will have strong chances in two states with a trio of runners at Randwick and a pair of feature race contenders in Brisbane.  Read more »

Moreira celebrates magical milestone

Thursday 24 December 2020, 10:22am

Star jockey Joao Moreira has had a night to remember at Happy Valley, riding a trio of winners and celebrating a career highlight.  Read more »

Waller colt puts Hand up for Millions

Wednesday 23 December 2020, 3:53pm

Leading trainer Chris Waller is building an enviable team of two-year-olds and he has unveiled another talented youngster at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Ben Melham disqualified for five months

Wednesday 23 December 2020, 3:45pm

Star jockey Ben Melham has been rubbed out for five months after the Victorian Racing Tribunal found him guilty of betting and providing false information.  Read more »

Quirky import chasing Summer Cup success

Wednesday 23 December 2020, 2:51pm

Former European stayer Berdibek hasn't been the fastest learner in John O'Shea's stable but the Randwick trainer is convinced he is making some inroads.  Read more »

Stokes sprinters chase Christmas features

Wednesday 23 December 2020, 1:08pm

Two of trainer Phillip Stokes' most promising sprinters, Sansom and Defiant Dancer, will look to extend their winning streaks over the Christmas period.  Read more »

Seven-time Group One winner retired

Wednesday 23 December 2020, 12:57pm

Top Aidan O'Brien-trained mare Magical has run her last race with connections confirming the retirement of the multiple Group One winner.  Read more »

Crowd restrictions for Boxing Day program

Wednesday 23 December 2020, 9:00am

The Boxing Day meeting at Randwick will be restricted to owners, members and key workers as NSW racing officials tighten COVID-19 protocols.  Read more »

Beltoro on trial for Australian Guineas

Tuesday 22 December 2020, 3:00pm

Trainer Robert Hickmott needs to see a competitive performance from rising star Beltoro at Caulfield to confirm Australian Guineas plans.  Read more »

Summer Cup a Laure for Pfieffer gelding

Tuesday 22 December 2020, 1:38pm

Laure Me In has been racing in great heart this preparation and trainer David Pfieffer says he has continued to thrive ahead of his Summer Cup goal.  Read more »

Niedorp primed for Nudgee after trial win

Tuesday 22 December 2020, 1:14pm

Niedorp has cruised to an easy win in a Doomben barrier trial ahead of her eagerly anticipated clash with Kisukano in the Nudgee Stakes.  Read more »

Noonan's Rusheen to Blue Diamond Stakes

Monday 21 December 2020, 2:30pm

Tony Noonan has trained many top horses during his career and he believes two-year-old colt Rusheen has the potential to be another one.  Read more »

Maher weighs up options for Fake Love

Monday 21 December 2020, 1:15pm

Fake Love is among the nominations for the B J McLachlan Stakes as the Maher and Eustace team weigh up whether to run her again before the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Summer Cup target for Villiers winner

Monday 21 December 2020, 12:07pm

In-form mare Greysful Glamour has come through her Villiers Stakes victory in top order and will press on to the Summer Cup at Randwick on Boxing Day.  Read more »

City double a Sherry on top for apprentice

Saturday 19 December 2020, 6:27pm

Trainer Mark Newnham says his stable apprentice Tom Sherry has the work ethic and determination to make his mark in Sydney.  Read more »

Rawiller relishes in first Flemington win

Saturday 19 December 2020, 6:09pm

Winning a race at Flemington has been a cherished wish for apprentice Campbell Rawiller and he has finally ticked that box.  Read more »

Edison ready to light up Magic Millions

Saturday 19 December 2020, 5:40pm

In-form gelding Edison will lead the Magic Millions charge for trainer Bjorn Baker, who is assembling a handy team of gallopers for the rich race day.  Read more »

Gelagotis dares to dream big with import

Saturday 19 December 2020, 4:27pm

The Gelagotis team were looking forward to Irish import Long Arm making an encouraging debut but the horse exceeded expectations with a win.  Read more »

New trainers celebrate Flemington firsts

Saturday 19 December 2020, 3:04pm

Emerging young trainers Maddie Raymond and Caroline Jennings have had a day to remember with the pair both notching their first Flemington victories.  Read more »

Godolphin's Paulele remains undefeated

Saturday 19 December 2020, 2:19pm

Darren Beadman says Paulele rates among Godolphin's top band of two-year-olds after maintaining his perfect record with an all-the-way victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Friendly rivalry renewed in Gold Edition

Friday 18 December 2020, 3:42pm

Ciaron Maher regards Tony Gollan as a mate but their friendship will be put on hold when Away Game clashes with Isotope in the Gold Edition Plate.  Read more »

Singleton's country move paying dividends

Friday 18 December 2020, 1:15pm

Scott Singleton has not looked back since he made the decision to relocate his training operation from Hawkesbury to the more rural surrounds of Scone.  Read more »

Randwick race a stepping stone for Fulmina

Friday 18 December 2020, 12:09pm

A start in the Belle Of The Turf Stakes will be on the line for up-and-coming mare Fulmina when she chases her fifth career win at Randwick.  Read more »

Vungers to bring Country Cups form to town

Friday 18 December 2020, 10:53am

Bendigo trainer Brendon Hearps received the best news possible last month when his grandson was cleared of leukaemia and he is also on fire on the racetrack.  Read more »

Lady Banff dodges floods to run at Doomben

Thursday 17 December 2020, 5:22pm

Lady Banff will be out to revive her Magic Millions fortunes when she lines up in the Gold Edition Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Morrisey keeps the faith with Safework

Thursday 17 December 2020, 4:48pm

Gold Coast trainer Scott Morrisey is putting his faith in Safework to cope with a heavy track in the Gold Edition Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

After 25 years, Chow hits a purple patch

Thursday 17 December 2020, 2:40pm

Peter Chow has trained eight metropolitan winners during his 25-year career and two of them have been in the past week.  Read more »

Victorian youngsters to test Sydney form

Thursday 17 December 2020, 2:18pm

Team Snowden is set to saddle up two runners in the juvenile event at Randwick, debutante Forzanini and Belle O'Ballee, who will race on a seven-day back up.  Read more »

Noonan making the most of opportunities

Thursday 17 December 2020, 1:35pm

Trainer Tony Noonan has the utmost faith in his son Jake's ability as a jockey and that's why he is calling on him to ride his three runners at Flemington.  Read more »

Pfieffer on weather watch with Yamazaki

Thursday 17 December 2020, 1:19pm

Track conditions will dictate whether classy mare Yamazaki makes her return at Randwick or waits until the New Year to kick off her summer campaign.  Read more »

Class rises to the top in Wyong feature

Wednesday 16 December 2020, 5:33pm

Chris Waller has clinched his first win in the Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Classic with She's All Class producing a scintillating turn of foot to score.  Read more »

Flemington racecourse reopening to public

Wednesday 16 December 2020, 5:00pm

The Victorian government has paved the way for the general public to return to Flemington racecourse after giving the VRC approval to host 5000 people.  Read more »

Trainer and horse building towards goals

Wednesday 16 December 2020, 3:18pm

Matt Dunn has Magic Millions carnival aspirations for improving gelding Badoosh, who will take the first step on that road when he returns at Randwick.  Read more »