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Ironstein chasing Grafton Cup success
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
New York
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Cessnock
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Dublin
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Caloundra
Saturday 28 June 2014, 4:49pm
Chris Munce has steered Brayroan to victory in the Listed Caloundra Cup. Read more »
Bookies rejoice at Flemington
Melbourne
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
Caloundra
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
Caloundra
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
Caloundra
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
Melbourne
Saturday 28 June 2014, 2:14pm
Trainer Peter Morgan says Zebulon is Caulfield Guineas-bound after his impressive Flemington success. Read more »