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Rawiller ban puts dampener on Japan win

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 4:03pm

Nash Rawiller has won an important race in Japan but celebrations have been cut short of a heavy suspension.  Read more »

Steel Zip all set for Melbourne spring

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 3:25pm

Old-timer Steel Zip has continued a build up to a Melbourne campaign in a barrier trial hit-out at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Moroney weighs up options with import

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 2:53pm

Mike Moroney is considering whether to start import Voleuse De Coeurs first-up in the Makybe Diva Stakes or wait for the Underwood Stakes over 1800m.  Read more »

Larry Cassidy chases 3000-win milestone

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 2:44pm

Larry Cassidy has set his sights on riding 3000 winners after overcoming a stretch of injuries not long after moving to Brisbane in 2008.  Read more »

Spillway on target for Makybe Diva Stakes

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 2:38pm

The Makybe Diva Stakes presents import Spillway with his first chance in Group One company and an opportunity to clinch a Caulfield Cup spot.  Read more »

Awesome Rock to wear blinkers in Danehill

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 2:04pm

Troy Corstens is convinced Awesome Rock has improved from his McNeil Stakes placing and believes blinkers will help his chances in the Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

Costin cashing in on Golden Rose booking

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 1:54pm

Winona Costin is making a name for herself in Sydney racing with a Group One ride and a strong book of Warwick Farm mounts a reward for her recent form.  Read more »

Polanski has been signed to start covering his first book on the Mornington peninsula this month.

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 11:54am

The Victoria Derby winner will be based with well-known vet Jacqui McGregor at her Tyabb property which has just been christened Ducks Crossing.  Read more »

Congratulations Jungle Ruler, you're a dad!

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 11:25am

Last week was a busy week for foals at Bombora Downs and amongst them was the first of the eagerly awaited Jungle Ruler foals.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Golden Rose favourites

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 11:16am

The Peter Moody-trained Bring Me The Maid has consolidated her popularity for the $1 million Golden Rose after drawing gate six.  Read more »

Field of 15 declared for Golden Rose

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 9:28am

A field of 15 has been declared for the $1 million Golden Rose for three-year-olds, the first Group One race in Sydney for the new season.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori loses ride on Treve

Tuesday 9 September 2014, 6:22am

Frankie Dettori has been replaced by Thierry Jarnet as the rider of Arc winner Treve at the request of trainer Criquette Head-Maarek.  Read more »

Doncaster rain a boon for Kingston Hill

Monday 8 September 2014, 5:59pm

Heavy rain at Doncaster has boosted trainer Roger Varian's confidence ahead of Kingston Hill's bid for the St Leger.  Read more »

Better Land moves closer to Rose start

Monday 8 September 2014, 5:53pm

The well-supported Better Land has moved closer to a Golden Rose start following the withdrawal of Washington Heights.  Read more »

Guineas hopefuls to clash at Flemington

Monday 8 September 2014, 5:45pm

A number of Caulfield Guineas hopefuls, including the favourite Chivalry, are set to clash over 1400m at Flemington in the Henry Bucks Stakes.  Read more »

Go Indy Go ready for Danehill return

Monday 8 September 2014, 5:38pm

Group One winning juvenile Go Indy Go is ready to take the next step in her career in her first start as a three-year-old in the Danehill Stakes.  Read more »

Maloney chasing another feature race win

Monday 8 September 2014, 4:59pm

Ryan Maloney reunites with Sertorius in the Makybe Diva Stakes and will be chasing another feature win after his McEwen Stakes success on Angelic Light.  Read more »

Manawanui on the comeback trail

Monday 8 September 2014, 4:49pm

Trainer Ron Leemon is dedicated to getting his problem-plagued stablee star Manawanui back to the track again.  Read more »

Another O'Brien rides to victory

Monday 8 September 2014, 3:59pm

The youngest of champion trainer Aidan O'Brien's children, 16-year-old Donnacha, has recorded his first win as a jockey,  Read more »

Speediness chasing second Bobbie Lewis win

Monday 8 September 2014, 2:16pm

Consistent performer Speediness starts his spring campaign at Flemington when he chases back-to-back wins in the Bobbie Lewis Quality.  Read more »

Moon defeat throws Arc market open

Monday 8 September 2014, 12:55pm

Sea The Moon has been demoted as Arc favourite after being beaten in Gerrnany in a race in which three Melbourne Cup prospects flopped.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee pulls up well after defeat

Sunday 7 September 2014, 6:13pm

Lankan Rupee has pulled up well from his shock defeat at Moonee Valley and trainer Mick Price says he will make no changes to his program.  Read more »

El Roca on target for Flemington

Sunday 7 September 2014, 5:18pm

El Roca will make a belated start to his spring campaign in the Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.  Read more »

Jockey Jim Cassidy back in spring form

Sunday 7 September 2014, 5:09pm

Evergreen jockey Jim Cassidy has hit the track running after a winter break and is preparing for another big spring.  Read more »

Slow start for Godolphin nothing new

Sunday 7 September 2014, 4:12pm

The wet Sydney weather has played havoc with the early season plans for Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation.  Read more »

Lucia Valentina on weight-for-age path

Sunday 7 September 2014, 4:07pm

Trainer Kris Lees says Lucia Valentina is not certain to head to the Caulfield Cup despite bookmakers promoting her in markets.  Read more »

Qld apprentice outed on conduct charge

Sunday 7 September 2014, 3:13pm

Queensland apprentice Kirk Matheson has been suspended on a conduct charge for an incident at a public function.  Read more »

Moody chasing two-state Group One double

Sunday 7 September 2014, 2:57pm

Peter Moody has a strong chance of building on a good start to the season with leading hopes in the Makybe Diva Stakes and Golden Rose.  Read more »

Buffering wins third Qld champion title

Sunday 7 September 2014, 2:05pm

Evergreen sprinter Buffering has been named Queensland's Horse of the Year for the third time for a season in which he won three Group One races.  Read more »

G Force lives up to his name in Sprint Cup

Sunday 7 September 2014, 9:47am

Gordon Lord Byron has finished second to G Force in his attempt to win back-to-back Sprint Cups at Haydock.  Read more »

Atlante wins first-up for Hawkes Racing

Saturday 6 September 2014, 6:08pm

Atlante has made a winning start to his spring campaign for his new stable with a narrow victory in a Listed sprint at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Kathy O'Hara suspended for Randwick ride

Saturday 6 September 2014, 5:42pm

Kathy O'Hara will miss the Golden Rose meeting after being suspended at Randwick.  Read more »

Gr2 Tramway Stakes goes to Lucia Valentina

Saturday 6 September 2014, 5:27pm

Lucia Valentina has begun her spring campaing in winning style, beating wet-track specialist Tiger Tees in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

The Cleaner earns Plate start with WFA win

Saturday 6 September 2014, 5:21pm

Tasmanian galloper The Cleaner has earned a Cox Plate start with an all-the-way victory in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Perfect six in Chelmsford for Chris Waller

Saturday 6 September 2014, 4:34pm

Chris Waller has claimed another training feat with the first six horses across the line in the Group Two Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee goes down in McEwen Stakes

Saturday 6 September 2014, 4:05pm

Top sprinter Lankan Rupee has been narrowly beaten in his spring return by the Robbie Griffiths-trained Angelic Light in the McEwen Stakes.  Read more »

Panzer Division stakes Golden Rose claim

Saturday 6 September 2014, 3:48pm

Trainer Paul Messara will let the celebrations die down before deciding whether Panzer Division joins stablemate Scissor Kick in the Golden Rose.  Read more »

Teronado cements Melbourne spring plans

Saturday 6 September 2014, 3:30pm

Teronado is set to play a role in the Melbourne spring carnival after returning to winning form at Doomben.  Read more »

Winx causes upset in Gr 2 Furious Stakes

Saturday 6 September 2014, 2:57pm

The Chris Waller-trained Winx has won the Furious Stakes with favourite Earthquake's return tempered by the wet Randwick track.  Read more »

Caveka makes amends for McKenzie defeat

Saturday 6 September 2014, 2:33pm

Caveka didn't have any luck in the Mitchell McKenzie Stakes but he has hit back with a victory over 1500m Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Early double to Winona Costin at Randwick

Saturday 6 September 2014, 2:14pm

Apprentice Winona Costin has backed up from her first stakes win to claim a race-to-race double with her only two rides at Randwick.  Read more »

Rememba Howe scores first win since 2012

Saturday 6 September 2014, 1:58pm

Seven-year-old Rememba Howe has claimed her first win in more than two years at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Blinkers spark Mulaqen into winning form

Saturday 6 September 2014, 1:22pm

Seven-year-old Mulaqen has responded to blinkers with a staying victory at Moonee Valley for leading jockey Glen Boss.  Read more »

Gollan fears unfounded as Hi Son scores

Saturday 6 September 2014, 1:16pm

Apprentice Luke Tarrant has taken a run trainer Tony Gollan didn't want him to before guiding Hi Son to victory at Doomben.  Read more »

Sea The Moon warms up for Arc in Germany

Saturday 6 September 2014, 7:03am

Unbeaten colt Sea The Moon lines up in a Group One race at Baden-Baden in preparation for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

Multilateral wins the 150k Wyong Gold Cup

Friday 5 September 2014, 5:58pm

Multilateral has given trainer Chris Waller a record-breaking fourth win in the $150,000 Wyong Gold Cup beating Canny Ballad and stablemate Secessio.  Read more »

David Payne says Criterion fits the bill

Friday 5 September 2014, 4:55pm

Criterion will be out to cement his spring credentials in the Chelmsford Stakes in which he takes on an army from the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »

Costin lands biggest win in Mona Lisa

Friday 5 September 2014, 4:47pm

Winona Costin has confirmed she is a star on the rise among Sydney's apprentice jockeys with victory on Bouzy Rouge in the Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong.  Read more »

The Offer begins Cups campaign in Dato Tan

Friday 5 September 2014, 4:37pm

Gai Waterhouse is looking to The Offer to emulate Fiorente and give her back-to-back wins in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Messara colt still in contention for Rose

Friday 5 September 2014, 4:03pm

Paul Messara could have two Golden Rose runners if Panzer Division can add to his prize money at Randwick.  Read more »

Gun Case in dress rehearsal for Sydney

Friday 5 September 2014, 2:05pm

Lightly raced sprinter Gun Case can earn himself another Sydney trip if he continues on his winning run at Doomben.  Read more »

Ryan rues scheduling changes for fillies

Friday 5 September 2014, 1:55pm

The seven-day interstate gap between the Flight Stakes and Thousand Guineas is set to halt Peggy Jean's bid for both races.  Read more »

Winks and Prince reunite at Valley

Friday 5 September 2014, 1:50pm

James Winks reunites with Our Voodoo Prince in a 1600m race at Moonee Valley and the jockey believes he can continue his unbeaten run on the import.  Read more »

Gollan stacks Doomben open sprint field

Friday 5 September 2014, 12:12pm

Trainer Tony Gollan will have four runners - all resuming from a spell - in the main sprint race at Doomben.  Read more »

Sole Power firms in Haydock Sprint Cup

Friday 5 September 2014, 8:33am

Sole Power is the well backed favourite for the Sprint Cup at Haydock while title holder Gordon Lord Byron has drifted after drawing wide.  Read more »

Neil Werrett buys Kool Kompany

Friday 5 September 2014, 8:25am

Neil Werrett, a part-owner of Black Caviar, has paid $1.33 million for dual European Group Two winner Kool Kompany.  Read more »

Doncaster Cup option for Mutual Regard

Friday 5 September 2014, 7:22am

Trainer Johnny Murtagh is likely to run Mutual Regard in the Doncaster Cup before the horse travels to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Star Rolling in line for more WFA success

Thursday 4 September 2014, 3:38pm

Star Rolling started the season with a WFA win and trainer Peter Morgan believes he can take more spring spoils in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.  Read more »

Waller keeps faith with Wyong Cup trio

Thursday 4 September 2014, 3:16pm

Chris Waller will saddle up Secessio, Brigantin and Multilateral as he chases his fourth Wyong Gold Cup win.  Read more »

Moonee Valley switch for Busuttin newcomer

Thursday 4 September 2014, 3:09pm

Trent Busuttin is realistic about Cauthen's first-up chances against Lankan Rupee but believes the talented galloper can make his mark later in the spring.  Read more »

Racing NSW, ACC join forces on integrity

Thursday 4 September 2014, 1:30pm

The NSW racing industry and the Australian Crime Commission have agreed to work together to help protect the sport from criminal threats.  Read more »

Meursault to miss vital Rose lead-up race

Thursday 4 September 2014, 1:21pm

Promising galloper Meursault is battling a hoof problem but trainer John O'Shea expects the three-year-old to contest the Golden Rose.  Read more »

Hawkspur chasing back-to-back Chelmsfords

Thursday 4 September 2014, 12:35pm

Hawkspur will be trying to emulate one of Australia's best gallopers of the modern era when he contests the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Wise words from old boss help Pride decide

Thursday 4 September 2014, 12:24pm

Joe Pride has carved a successful training career in his own right but he still calls on the lessons he learned under renowned horseman John Size.  Read more »

Buffering, Spirit Of Boom vie for title

Thursday 4 September 2014, 11:39am

Voting on the Queensland Horse of the Year is expected to be the closest for more than a decade with Buffering and Spirit Of Boom the main contenders.  Read more »

Frustrated Hill keeps Teronado for Doomben

Thursday 4 September 2014, 11:19am

Trainer Bruce Hill's plans to give Teronado a glimpse of genuine spring carnival action have been hampered because of Sydney's wet weather.  Read more »

Stipes quiz Bowman over Canterbury ride

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 5:52pm

Hugh Bowman has come under scrutiny from stewards at Canterbury over his ride on Snip Spur in the second race.  Read more »

Eden to face RAD Board over TVN interview

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 5:41pm

Racing Victoria stewards have issued a charge to trainer Shea Eden in relation to post-race comments made by the trainer after the Mildura Cup.  Read more »

Luke Oliver excited by Zeletto's return

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 5:30pm

Caulfield trainer Luke Oliver can't wait for the coming months with exciting prospect Zeletto, who confirmed spring plans with a convincing win at Sandown.  Read more »

The Cleaner set to test Valley WFA rivals

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 5:24pm

Steven Arnold rides The Cleaner for the first time in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes and expects him to give his rivals something to chase.  Read more »

City win puts This Is Australia on the map

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 5:01pm

Clarry Conners has outlined Group One plans for well-bred colt This Is Australia after he justified his boom with an all-the-way win on debut.  Read more »

Waterhouse, Waller lead Wyong Cup charge

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 4:49pm

Stayers trained by Gai Waterhouse and Chris Waller are poised to be in the thick of the action in the Wyong Gold Cup.  Read more »

Corey Brown to ride Tiger Tees in Tramway

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 4:29pm

Singapore-based jockey Corey Brown will make his first foray to Australia this spring when he rides Tiger Tees in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Brad Stewart rides Sunshine Coast double

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 4:26pm

Two horses at opposite spectrums of the betting market have given jockey Brad Stewart a double at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Platinum in weight-for-age Chelmsford test

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 3:50pm

Chris Waller has numbers on his side in the Chelmsford Stakes but bookmakers don't think it will be enough to deliver him a victory.  Read more »

Draw not expected to stop Lankan Rupee

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 3:49pm

Lankan Rupee has been installed as a raging favourite to win the McEwen Stakes first-up despite drawing the outside gate in the field of nine.  Read more »

NZ officials extend Walker betting probe

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 3:25pm

Jockey David Walker now faces a second charge of betting on a race rival, this time for a ride in Waverley at the end of July.  Read more »

Vintage Bon lands Sunshine Coast plunge

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 1:55pm

Vintage Bon, with strong form around smart youngsters Looks Like The Cat and Aimee, has left bookmakers on the wrong side of the ledger at Caloundra.  Read more »

Cup favs have real challenges: handicapper

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 12:28pm

The Offer and La Amistad are still at the top of the Caulfield Cup market after the release of weights for the 2400-metre handicap.  Read more »

Aimee on trial for Melbourne spring trip

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 11:56am

Three-year-old filly Aimee will return to racing at Doomben with a Melbourne spring campaign at the forefront of trainer Noel Doyle's plans.  Read more »

Ruler Of The World on track for Arc

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 9:52am

Ruler Of The World is likely to make his comeback in France ahead of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Breeders' Cup Turf.  Read more »

Demuro to ride Sea The Moon in Germany

Wednesday 3 September 2014, 9:39am

Christian Demuro will ride Arc favourite Sea The Moon when he runs in the Grosser Preis Von Baden ahead of his trip to France.  Read more »

Now or never for Diamond winner: Godolphin

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 6:17pm

Trainer John O'Shea will have no alternative but to start Earthquake at Randwick if he wants to keep the star filly to a suitable spring timetable.  Read more »

Brazen Beau to miss $1 million Golden Rose

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 3:47pm

Trainer Chris Waller will send Brazen Beau to Melbourne, ruling the promising colt out of the Group One Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Melb Cup entries feature 31 internationals

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 3:02pm

Melbourne Cup entries have closed with the 148 nominations including a horse owned by the Queen, two Japanese stayers and a crowd favourite.  Read more »

Celebs step up for spring racing carnival

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 2:37pm

Kyly Clarke, Jodi and Braith Anasta, Ricki-Lee Coulter and Rachael Finch are some of the ATC's celeb ambassadors for Sydney's spring racing carnival.  Read more »

Price bullish ahead of Lankan Rupee return

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 1:20pm

Trainer Mick Price was pleased with what he saw from Lankan Rupee in a Moonee Valley gallop and believes he is spot-on for a first-up run.  Read more »

Cup favourite pleases birthday girl Gai

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 1:00pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained The Offer was among the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes hopefuls to have track gallop at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

This Is Australia to make debut for Singo

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 11:57am

Clarry Conners is looking forward to the debut of the John Singleton-owned This Is Australia at Canterbury but admits he is also nervous.  Read more »

Zeletto to press spring claims at Sandown

Tuesday 2 September 2014, 11:29am

Three-year-old Zeletto returns from a let-up at Sandown with trainer Luke Oliver confident it can be a stepping stone to better races.  Read more »

Goulburn club to honour trainer Guy Walter

Monday 1 September 2014, 6:09pm

Goulburn Race Club will honour late trainer Guy Walter with a plaque and a race bearing his name on Cup day.  Read more »

Washington Heights to run in Ming Dynasty

Monday 1 September 2014, 5:51pm

Washington Heights can add his name to Gerald Ryan's Golden Rose team if he performs as the trainer expects in the Ming Dynasty Quality.  Read more »

Eloping to face Lankan Rupee in G2 sprint

Monday 1 September 2014, 5:50pm

Three-year-old flly Eloping will make her spring return in the weight-for-age McEwen Stakes where her opposition will include star sprinter Lankan Rupee.  Read more »

NSW horses head north to Doomben

Monday 1 September 2014, 5:05pm

As Queensland's spring carnival hopefuls prepare to head south, Brisbane will be a happy hunting ground for NSW horses.  Read more »

Oaks winners to clash at Randwick

Monday 1 September 2014, 4:49pm

VRC Oaks winner Kirramosa and Australian Oaks winner Rising Romance will clash for the first time in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Berry starts Melbourne campaign at Valley

Monday 1 September 2014, 4:45pm

Tommy Berry is expected to feature prominently during the Melbourne spring carnival and will be out to start on a high note at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Star horses set to gallop at Moonee Valley

Monday 1 September 2014, 4:35pm

Star sprinter Lankan Rupee and Melbourne Cup favourite The Offer are among the horses who will work at Moonee Valley ahead of Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes day.  Read more »

Trainers support Wyong Gold Cup

Monday 1 September 2014, 4:04pm

Leading Sydney trainers Chris Waller and Gai Waterhouse have multiple entries for the $150,000 Wyong Gold Cup.  Read more »

Moment Of Change suffers muscle injury

Monday 1 September 2014, 1:08pm

Moment Of Change has pulled up from his Memsie Stakes failure with a muscle tear over his hind quarters.  Read more »

Gatewood sets up return to Australia

Monday 1 September 2014, 1:04pm

A fighting second at Deauville has Gatweood primed for a return to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »