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Ironstein chasing Grafton Cup success

Monday 7 July 2014, 3:43pm

Ironstein's is in the twilight of his career but trainer Gerald Ryan believes he can still be effective in the Grafton Cup.  Read more »

Sea surges clear in German Derby

Monday 7 July 2014, 9:23am

Sea The Moon has moved into calculations for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with a dominant win in the German Derby.  Read more »

US runner unplaced for Waterhouse

Sunday 6 July 2014, 6:02pm

Pornichet has put in a disappointing and unruly performance in the Belmont Stakes in New York for trainer Gai Waterhouse.  Read more »

Group One targets for Alma's Fury

Sunday 6 July 2014, 5:31pm

Trainer Tony Gollan will Target Group One races during the Melbourne spring for the rejuvenated Alma's Fury.  Read more »

Rain Affair still holds pride of place

Sunday 6 July 2014, 5:13pm

Trainer Joe Pride has new challenges ahead with the expansion of his stable and an attempt to get Rain Affair back to winning form.  Read more »

Vain Queen racing for dollars and status

Sunday 6 July 2014, 4:10pm

Trainer John Sadler is keen to boost the future broodmare value of Vain Queen who tackles her first stakes race at Flemington.  Read more »

Peter Robl could consider training career

Sunday 6 July 2014, 3:19pm

Sidelined by injury for five months, jockey Peter Robl admits he may never ride again but he hasn't ruled out joining the training ranks.  Read more »

SA trainer wins appeal against long ban

Sunday 6 July 2014, 1:41pm

Young trainer Nick Smart just wants to get on with rebuilding his team after winning an appeal against a 12-month disqualification.  Read more »

BRC targeting young members

Sunday 6 July 2014, 1:32pm

A campaign aimed at attracting young members to racing in Brisbane will be launched to try to arrest the decline in numbers.  Read more »

Mukhadram eclipses all at Sandown

Sunday 6 July 2014, 10:20am

Mukhadram has claimed an overdue Group One win in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown and will try to make it two in the King George Stakes.  Read more »

Stephen Baster suspended for 10 meetings

Saturday 5 July 2014, 5:22pm

Jockey Stephen Baster will miss 10 meetings after pleading guilty to careless riding at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky dominant in Monash Stakes

Saturday 5 July 2014, 5:14pm

Three-year-old Lord Of The Sky has scored an easy win in the Group Three Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Iggy Pop outstays Queensland Cup rivals

Saturday 5 July 2014, 4:46pm

Sydney-trained Iggy Pop has turned in a superior staying performance to beat Pop N Scotch in the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Generalife wins Civic Stakes for Darley

Saturday 5 July 2014, 4:30pm

Leading apprentice Sam Clipperton has won the Listed Civic Stakes at Rosehill aboard Generalife for the powerful Darley operation.  Read more »

Jessy Belle to be given black-type chance

Saturday 5 July 2014, 4:04pm

Luke Oliver is convinced Jessy Belle can earn black type after the filly notched another city victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lane lauded for Pillar Of Creation victory

Saturday 5 July 2014, 3:59pm

Co-trainer Simon Zahra declared Damian Lane's ride on Pillar Of Creation was the difference between winning and losing at Caulfield.  Read more »

Browne, Excellantes continue golden run

Saturday 5 July 2014, 3:46pm

Damian Browne has guided veteran sprinter Excellantes to an Ascot Handicap win over Mr Favulous.  Read more »

Appropriate win for I've Got The Looks

Saturday 5 July 2014, 3:00pm

I've Got The Looks has scored an emotional win at Rosehill as Wendy Walter steps down from training the team built up by her late husband Guy.  Read more »

Melb Cup favourite steps out at Rosehill

Saturday 5 July 2014, 2:45pm

The Offer has pleased trainer Gai Waterhouse with a race-day workout at Rosehill as the Melbourne Cup favourite steps up his preparation.  Read more »

Caulfield win for Adelaide filly Thiamandi

Saturday 5 July 2014, 2:42pm

The Lloyd Kennewell-trained sprinter Thiamandi has handled her first try at 1100m to win on a seven-day back up at Caulfield.  Read more »

Price in spring poser with Royal Snitzel

Saturday 5 July 2014, 2:24pm

Mick Price could give Royal Snitzel a chance at a Group Three race after the filly kept her unbeaten record intact at Caulfield.  Read more »

Southerly runs up to trackwork in Farm win

Saturday 5 July 2014, 1:20pm

Southerly has carried his form on the training track over the raceday with a popular win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Delectation posts metropolitan hat-trick

Saturday 5 July 2014, 1:08pm

Juvenile colt Delectation has brought up a hat-trick with his win at Rosehill to stamp himself a star of the future.  Read more »

Derby an Arc test for Sea The Moon

Saturday 5 July 2014, 10:31am

The German Derby will test the credentials of star colt Sea The Moon for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

Stewards to probe Murray on cobalt find

Friday 4 July 2014, 5:53pm

Paul Murray has become the second NSW racehorse trainer to be investigated over the presence of cobalt in his stable.  Read more »

Pornichet draws gate 8 in Belmont Derby

Friday 4 July 2014, 5:41pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Pornichet will start from stall eight against 11 runners in the rich Belmont Invitational Derby.  Read more »

Oakfield Commands to handle Civic distance

Friday 4 July 2014, 5:02pm

Oakfield Commands has not yet been tested over the Civic Stakes distance but trainer Gerald Ryan believes he can handle 1350 metres.  Read more »

Northam, Thompson poised for big carnival

Friday 4 July 2014, 4:49pm

Myamira is set to give trainer Rodney Northam and jockey Robert Thompson a flying start to the annual Grafton racing carnival.  Read more »

Riziz out to bounce back in Monash Stakes

Friday 4 July 2014, 4:16pm

Adelaide sprinter Riziz will be out to bounce back from a last-start failure when he lines up in the Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

No barrier draw favours for Balaclava Lady

Friday 4 July 2014, 4:04pm

Balaclava Lady's bid to improve a moderate winning strike rate has hit another hump after she drew poorly again for her Caulfield assignment.  Read more »

Kennewell duo on the hunt for bonus wins

Friday 4 July 2014, 3:14pm

Adelaide trainer Lloyd Kennewell will chase late-season Super VOBIS bonuses when he produces two runners at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lisnyy maintains focus premiership chase

Friday 4 July 2014, 3:05pm

Serg Lisnyy is giving away a five-win lead to Sam Clipperton in the Sydney apprentice's title race but he isn't conceding defeat just yet.  Read more »

Zeletto on trial for spring at Caulfield

Friday 4 July 2014, 2:49pm

Spring carnival aspirations for rising three-year-old colt Zeletto will be put to the test when he makes his first city race appearance at Caulfield.  Read more »

Qld Cup a step up for Eight's A Party

Friday 4 July 2014, 2:11pm

Trainer Darren Bell believes Eight's A Party is racing like he needs the testing 3200 metres of the Queensland Cup.  Read more »

Top jockeys missing from Rosehill ranks

Friday 4 July 2014, 1:43pm

The best jockeys in Sydney are giving winter racing a wide berth, preferring lucrative overseas contracts and end-of-season holidays.  Read more »

Lightweight out to upset bigger fillies

Friday 4 July 2014, 12:46pm

Three-year-old filly Just Too Hard will attempt to show a big motor exists within her small frame when she resumes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Black Magic puts future to the test

Friday 4 July 2014, 12:34pm

Stakes winning mare Black Magic will put her racing future on the line in the late winter races starting with the Ascot Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

US-bred stayer to step out at Caulfield

Friday 4 July 2014, 12:33pm

Imported stayer Kindergarden Kid will step out at Caulfield for his first Australian start with the Melbourne Cup his target.  Read more »

The Fugue heads Eclipse Stakes entries

Friday 4 July 2014, 9:08am

Frankie Dettori has been booked to ride Derby runner-up Kingston Hill in the Eclipse Stakes with entries headed by The Fugue and Night of Thunder.  Read more »

Greg Ryan suspended over Dubbo ride

Thursday 3 July 2014, 4:39pm

Greg Ryan is expected to appeal against a six week riding ban which threatens his premiership hopes.  Read more »

Waller, Shinn team up for Civic Stakes bid

Thursday 3 July 2014, 3:38pm

Chris Waller has trained half the card at the past two Saturday meetings in Sydney and again has a strong hand at Rosehill.  Read more »

ATC flags Golden Slipper date switch

Thursday 3 July 2014, 3:33pm

The autumn carnival date for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper is under review with ATC officials hoping it can be held in an earlier timeslot.  Read more »

Group Three hopes for Bloomingdale Miss

Thursday 3 July 2014, 3:32pm

Robert Smerdon wants talented mare Bloomingdale Miss to push her claims for a start in the Bletchingly Stakes with a win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Hurdles confront Bonsir in Monash Stakes

Thursday 3 July 2014, 2:36pm

Consistent sprinter Le Bonsir will need to post a couple of firsts if he is to claim the Group Three Monash Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Yesterday's Songs ready for Caulfield test

Thursday 3 July 2014, 2:16pm

Lightly raced three-year-old Yesterday's Songs will be out to back up an impressive Sandown maiden win when he lines up over 1400m at Caulfield.  Read more »

Shinn, Robl pledge to honour Guy Walter

Thursday 3 July 2014, 2:11pm

The racing industry will say a final farewell to the late Guy Walter and his widow Wendy when the stable has its last runners at Rosehill.  Read more »

Crossroads race for Brayroan in Qld Cup

Thursday 3 July 2014, 11:34am

Caloundra Cup winner Brayroan will be out to add more winter carnival silverware to his collection in the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Dunn hoping Byrne has pulled wrong rein

Thursday 3 July 2014, 11:11am

Trainer Matt Dunn is quietly confident about the chances of La Tikka Rosa in the Ascot Handicap despite the defection of jockey Jim Byrne.  Read more »

Aigles on road to recovery

Thursday 3 July 2014, 9:34am

Cirrus Des Aigles is progressing well after an injury scare and trainer Corine Barande-Barbe expects him to return at the Arc meeting.  Read more »

Stawell trainer lands first city win

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 5:28pm

A midweek win by Get Out Of Town at Sandown has provided Stawell-based Dane Smith with his first city victory as a trainer.  Read more »

Warren poised to claim Caulfield loot

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 5:19pm

Jason Warren believes he has found the perfect race for Loot 'n' Run who will chase his second Caulfield victory.  Read more »

Dupe 'em impresses on debut at Sandown

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 5:10pm

Jockey Craig Newitt says there is a lot to like about the Chris Waller-trained Dupe 'em after the juvenile scored a convincing debut win.  Read more »

Protest setback for McDonald's title hopes

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 4:57pm

A protest has cost jockey James McDonald a Warwick Farm win as he bids to rein in Nash Rawiller's slender lead in the Sydney riders' premiership.  Read more »

Lanieri earns class rise with Doomben win

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 4:44pm

Veteran owner Jack O'Hagan appears to have another talented galloper in Lanieri who impressed at Doomben by winning in fast time.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky clear Monash favourite

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 4:25pm

Three-year-old Lord Of The Sky is a clear favourite to beat the older horses in the Group Three Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bennetta fancied to end drought in Civic

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 3:20pm

If placement counts for anything, the Grahame Begg-trained Bennetta is set to break a run of outs in the Listed Civic Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darley leads entries for Blue Diamond

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 3:05pm

The Melbourne Racing Club has received more than 1200 nominations for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Fledgling trainer looking for a Major win

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 2:11pm

Two handy staying performances in Sydney have earned Major Major at shot at the Queensland Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Lion Of Belfort on the comeback trail

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 1:57pm

Smart sprinter Lion Of Belfort is working his way back to fitness following a back complaint that derailed his autumn campaign.  Read more »

Doomben victory a family affair

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 1:47pm

Apprentice James Orman has made the best possible start to his metropolitan riding career with a winner at his first city ride at Doomben.  Read more »

Injury-plagued mare in Grafton return

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 12:42pm

Trainer Jenny Graham will rely on Alcancia's class to overcome a lack of recent racing when the mare resumes at Grafton.  Read more »

Zac Purton secures Hong Kong jockey title

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 12:11pm

Australian Zac Purton will finish the season as Hong Kong's champion jockey, ending the long reign of Douglas Whyte.  Read more »

Noted Queensland trainer closes stables

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 11:15am

Len Treloar, one of the leading trainers in Queensland, has announced the closure of his stables effective immediately.  Read more »

Haydock target Gordon Lord Byron

Wednesday 2 July 2014, 9:28am

Trainer Tom Hogan is aiming Gordon Lord Byron at the Sprint Cup at Haydock with the horse recovering well from a muscle injury.  Read more »

Wez Hunter to face positive swab hearing

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 5:29pm

Trainer Wez Hunter has been issued with two charges by Racing Victoria stewards in relation to a positive swab returned by one of his horses.  Read more »

Grafton Cup next on Mr O'Ceirin's agenda

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 5:08pm

Mr O'Ceirin is nominated for the Queensland Cup but trainer Ciaron Maher says the Grafton Cup is likely to be the stayer's next start.  Read more »

Youthful King wins third Jungle Juice Cup

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 5:05pm

Youthful King is a rising nine-year-old but there is still plenty of life in his racing legs after winning the Jungle Juice Cup at Cessnock.  Read more »

African Pulse set for Monash Stakes return

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 4:24pm

African Pulse has been gelded since an unsuccessful autumn campaign and will be out to build on an impressive first-up record in the Monash Stakes.  Read more »

Better late than never for bush sprinter

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 3:37pm

An extended entry deadline could work in favour of Hot Hit if the promising country sprinter starts at Rosehill.  Read more »

Laing set to unveil Dezannam at Sandown

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 1:55pm

Trainer Robbie Laing has had to wait to get two-year-old Dezannam to the races because of injury but hopes the colt can make up for lost time.  Read more »

Clipperton team explores extension options

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 1:49pm

Top Sydney apprentice Sam Clipperton could ask for extra time on his apprenticeship in a bid to outride his metropolitan claim.  Read more »

Brown Panther could return to Ascot

Tuesday 1 July 2014, 9:41am

Melbourne Cup hopeful Brown Panther could head back to Ascot rather than attempt to win back-to-back Goodwood Cups.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup on the agenda for Singing

Monday 30 June 2014, 6:03pm

Kris Lees will travel to Germany in the coming weeks to begin preparing Singing for the Caulfield Cup after his second at Group Two level in Germany.  Read more »

Dan Excel arrives to prepare for Cox Plate

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:48pm

Hong Kong star Dan Excel has arrived in Sydney to begin his preparation for the Cox Plate afetr he completes his mandatory quarantine.  Read more »

Astro Avalanche in another staying test

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:35pm

Astro Avalanche might be a one-paced stayer but he has proven the 3200 metres of the Queensland Cup will suit.  Read more »

Mallyon in control for second title bid

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:32pm

Katelyn Mallyon has her Melbourne apprentices' title chances in her own hands in the final weeks of the racing season.  Read more »

Three-year-olds chasing another Monash

Monday 30 June 2014, 5:15pm

Hard Stride could be one of a trio of three-year-olds to take on the older horses in the Group Three Monash Stakes.  Read more »

Dynamic Win by Miss Hufflepuff

Monday 30 June 2014, 4:33pm

Congratulations to our Team of Owners that race Dynamic 3yo MISS HUFFLEPUFF (3yo filly by Encosta De Lago x Miss Helga) after she brought up her 2nd win for the preparation  Read more »

Angland seeking Hong Kong milestone

Monday 30 June 2014, 4:30pm

Tye Angland will return to Hong Kong for the season's final two meetings for some unfinished business.  Read more »

Ryan hoping to take command in Civic

Monday 30 June 2014, 4:21pm

A decision on a Civic Stakes start for Oakfield Commands will be made later in the week but trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed Capital Commander runs.  Read more »

Price's three-year-old team warming up

Monday 30 June 2014, 2:23pm

Two maiden colts will spearhead the Mick Price stable's assault on the big three-year-old races in the spring.  Read more »

Unusual Grafton Cup path for Noisy Ocean

Monday 30 June 2014, 2:18pm

Bryan Guy has adopted an unusual Grafton Cup preparation for Noisy Ocean whcih he says suits the gelding.  Read more »

Mission just denied at Saint-Cloud

Monday 30 June 2014, 1:44pm

Frankels younger brother Noble Mission has been pipped at the post in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.  Read more »

Australia scores Derby double in Ireland

Monday 30 June 2014, 2:39am

The horse Australia has taken out its second big race in the space of a month in Ireland.  Read more »

Angel Gabrial could be Melbourne Cup bound

Sunday 29 June 2014, 6:16pm

High profile owner Dr Marwan Koukash is hoping to add Angel Gabrial to his Melbourne spring team after his Northumberland Plate win.  Read more »

Jumps clean sweep for Steve Pateman

Sunday 29 June 2014, 5:30pm

Champion jockey Steve Pateman has been seen at his best, winning all three feature jumps races at Warrnambool capped by Bashboy.  Read more »

Chris Waller gearing up for spring

Sunday 29 June 2014, 4:53pm

Chris Waller adds Bull Point to his spring carnival team which also includes dual Doncaster Mile winner Sacred Falls.  Read more »

Time To Plunder to be set for greys race

Sunday 29 June 2014, 4:15pm

Time To Plunder, a winner at the Sunshine Coast feature meeting, will be set for Subzero series for grey horses during the Melbourne spring.  Read more »

No Grafton Cup for Destiny's Kiss

Sunday 29 June 2014, 4:15pm

The Grafton Cup is off the agenda for Destiny's Kiss with trainer Joe Pride harbouring spring Group One ambitions for the stayer.  Read more »

Racing Qld to discuss prizemoney increase

Sunday 29 June 2014, 1:21pm

Queensland officials will begin the process of deciding where the money from the new wagering deal will go with prize money high on the list.  Read more »

Australia strolls to Curragh glory

Sunday 29 June 2014, 9:46am

Coolmore colt has completed the English-Irish Derby double with a dominant display against a small field at the Curragh.  Read more »

Waller trains Winter Cup first four

Saturday 28 June 2014, 5:26pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller and jockey Tye Angland have had a field day at Rosehill with four winners apiece.  Read more »

Sadler chasing stakes race with Queen

Saturday 28 June 2014, 5:20pm

Stakes races are now the aim for Vain Queen after the John Sadler-trained mare blitzed her rivals at Flemington.  Read more »

Mixed day for jockey Josh Parr

Saturday 28 June 2014, 5:03pm

Jockey Josh Parr racked up winners at two different tracks on Saturday but almost brought about his own downfall in the Winter Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Munce delighted with Caloundra Cup win

Saturday 28 June 2014, 4:49pm

Chris Munce has steered Brayroan to victory in the Listed Caloundra Cup.  Read more »

Bookies rejoice at Flemington

Saturday 28 June 2014, 4:22pm

Unseasonal good ground did not help punters as a series of well-backed runners went down at Flemington.  Read more »

Alma's Fury too good in the Glasshouse

Saturday 28 June 2014, 4:01pm

Alma's Fury has won his second consecutive Listed race with a dominant performance in the Glasshouse Hcp at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Hopfgarten wins Sunshine Coast Guineas

Saturday 28 June 2014, 3:29pm

Hopfgarten has won his second Group Three race, powering home to win the Sunshine Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Trip south looming for Miss Cover Girl

Saturday 28 June 2014, 2:36pm

Miss Cover Girl has showed her class with a slashing win at the Sunshine Coast to remain unbeaten in four starts.  Read more »

Caulfield Guineas plans for Zebulon

Saturday 28 June 2014, 2:14pm

Trainer Peter Morgan says Zebulon is Caulfield Guineas-bound after his impressive Flemington success.  Read more »