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Early double to Chris Waller

Saturday 28 June 2014, 1:49pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller has trained an early double at the Rosehill meeting to keep his pursuit of his own metropolitan record on track.  Read more »

Little Brown Horse stands tall in Qld

Saturday 28 June 2014, 1:43pm

The Kelly Doughty-trained Little Brown Horse has scored in the last bound at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Form patterns favour Jimando

Friday 27 June 2014, 5:19pm

Jimando will be out to continue a terrific form pattern when he takes on the locals in a Winter Championship Heat at Flemington.ea  Read more »

Diva to be served by Starspangledbanner

Friday 27 June 2014, 4:48pm

Champion mare Makybe Diva has a date with Starspangledbanner with the stallion to serve a limited book in the spring.  Read more »

Jamie Mott ready for jumps debut

Friday 27 June 2014, 4:14pm

Jockey Jamie Mott will have his first ride over jumps as a claiming apprentice at Warrnambool.  Read more »

Treloar fancies treble at Sunshine Coast

Friday 27 June 2014, 4:11pm

Trainer Len Treloar has a strong hand at the Sunshine Coast meeting with contenders in all three feature races.  Read more »

Minimum weight a big issue for McDonald

Friday 27 June 2014, 2:54pm

Leading jockey James McDonald has already pulled the pin on three Rosehill rides because he can't make the weight.  Read more »

Habibi ready for American debut

Friday 27 June 2014, 2:49pm

New Zealand Group One winner Habibi will make her American debut in a Group Two race on the undercard of the Santa Anita Gold Cup meeting.  Read more »

Miller thrilled to have Muir at the races

Friday 27 June 2014, 2:20pm

Trainer Trevor Miller saddles up 2011 Adelaide Cup winner Muir who has his second start in just over three years in the Glasshouse at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

New board for Wyong Race Club

Friday 27 June 2014, 1:53pm

The Wyong Race Club will remain under an administrator until a new board of directors is elected after a show cause hearing into the old board.  Read more »

Parr doubles up to maintain winter streak

Friday 27 June 2014, 1:50pm

Josh Parr will ride at Kembla Grange and Rosehill as he tries to continue a run of form that has him in demand with Sydney's best stables.  Read more »

Steady progress for McDonald

Friday 27 June 2014, 12:39pm

Long-time Caulfield trainer Ross McDonald continues to make progress after a 13-hour heart operation.  Read more »

Trainer Fenton fails to stop prosecution

Friday 27 June 2014, 12:18pm

The prosecution of Philip Fenton will proceed after the Irish trainer failed to have eight possession charges of banned substances thrown out of court.  Read more »

Qld racing and Tatts sign $4.5b deal

Friday 27 June 2014, 11:49am

Queensland's racing industry will be the big winner from an exclusive wagering deal with gambling giant Tatts Group, the state government says.  Read more »

Test for Boss to decide Flemington plans

Friday 27 June 2014, 11:37am

Jockey Glen Boss has chipped a bone in his foot in a track accident at Flemington but still hopes to ride at Saturday's meeting.  Read more »

BHA announces zero tolerance for steroids

Friday 27 June 2014, 9:38am

A zero tolerance policy towards steroids has been announced by British racing authorities with any horses testing positive to be banned for 14 months.  Read more »

New deal to support Qld's racing industry

Friday 27 June 2014, 9:21am

Queensland's racing industry will be the big winner from an exclusive wagering deal with gambling giant Tatts Bet, the state government says.  Read more »

Blake Shinn appeals against 10-meeting ban

Thursday 26 June 2014, 5:30pm

Blake Shinn has been granted a stay of proceedings against a careless riding suspension that will sideline him for 10 meetings.  Read more »

Waterhouse set for United States runner

Thursday 26 June 2014, 4:16pm

Gai Waterhouse will break new ground in her celebrated career with stable newcomer Pornichet expected to race in the Belmont Derby in the United States.  Read more »

Complacent ruled out of spring campaign

Thursday 26 June 2014, 3:39pm

Group One-winning three-year-old Complacent will miss spring carnivals in Sydney and Melbourne because of an ongoing tendon issue.  Read more »

Byrne happy to keep the saddle warm

Thursday 26 June 2014, 3:19pm

Champion Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne has a chance to win his third Listed Caloundra Cup aboard Brave Ali.  Read more »

Waller stable keeps a lid on record hype

Thursday 26 June 2014, 3:12pm

It's impossible to ignore Chris Waller's numbers Rosehill but the in-form stable is downplaying talk of another record-breaking season.  Read more »

Hayes with triple assault on opener

Thursday 26 June 2014, 1:59pm

The David Hayes stable has staked its chances of Flemington success on a trio of two-year-olds.  Read more »

Zabeelionaire heads north for Winter Cup

Thursday 26 June 2014, 1:26pm

It's been more than two years since Zabeelionaire won the South Australian Derby but trainer Leon Corstens hasn't given up on the stayer.  Read more »

Ellawisdom set to shine on home turf

Thursday 26 June 2014, 12:55pm

Ellawisdom's return to her home track at the Sunshine Coast has trainer Trevor Thomas confident of a big run in the Listed Glasshouse Mountain Sprint.  Read more »

Walker wants spoils of work at Flemington

Thursday 26 June 2014, 12:07pm

Michael Walker hopes his recent hard work will translate into winners, starting with his four rides at Flemington.  Read more »

Blake Shinn suspended for 10 meetings

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 8:22pm

Leading jockey Blake Shinn will be sidelined because of suspension when Wendy Walter bows out of training.  Read more »

Sydney premiership at McDonald's mercy

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 5:14pm

With most of Sydney's best jockeys riding overseas, James McDonald is a red-hot favourite to win the Sydney premiership despite being suspended at Canterbury.  Read more »

Break for Thunderbird after Flemington

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 4:39pm

Smart galloper Thunderbird One will not run in the Winter Championship Final even if he scores a second heat win at Flemington.  Read more »

Gollan tightens grip on premiership

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 4:19pm

Eagle Farm trainer Tony Gollan has produced two outstanding winners in Heart Of A Warrior and Traveston Girl at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Waller dominates Rosehill with 24 horses

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 3:43pm

Sydney trainer Chris Waller will dominate numbers at Rosehill with 24 acceptors, including six horses in one race and an influential hand in the Winter Cup.  Read more »

Comeback plunge almost comes off

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 3:27pm

Former Singapore sprinter Merchant went within a half neck of a remarkable first-up win at Geelong.  Read more »

Round Table Racing celebrates first winner

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 2:28pm

Fleet-footed Mr Boomsday has given syndication business Round Table Racing its first winner with a dashing all-the-way victory at Canterbury.  Read more »

Solebid continues liking for longer trips

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 1:39pm

Solebid has continued to prove his liking for middle-distance races with the former sprinter scoring over 1800m at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Boost for Victorian breeding schemes

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 1:10pm

More than $19 million in bonuses will be available next season after Racing Victoria announced improvements to its breeding incentive schemes.  Read more »

Colless set for Sunshine Coast return

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 1:06pm

Top jockey Glen Colless makes his return to the races at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday after a barrier trial accident last month.  Read more »

Royal Snitzel Bolts in on Debut

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 11:08am

Royal Snitzel, bred out of our 4 time Metropolitan winning mare Royal Charades became United Syndications  Read more »

Keeneland to host 2015 Breeders' Cup

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 9:50am

The 2015 Breeders' Cup meeting will be held at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky with Santa Anita and Del Mar to host the following two years.  Read more »

Simon Crisford unveils training plans

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 9:45am

Long-time Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford has announced he will set up his own training business at Newmarket.  Read more »

Expensive colt closing in on debut

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 9:17am

Australian most expensive living colt sold at a yearling sale could be set to barrier trial in the next few weeks.  Read more »

High winds claim Newcastle race meeting

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 5:44pm

Horse racing at Newcastle's Broadmeadow racetrack has been called off after three races as strong winds caused safety issues.  Read more »

Craig Newitt gets six-month Singapore deal

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 5:43pm

Leading Melbourne jockey Craig Newitt will move to Singapore to take up a six-month riding contract from January.  Read more »

Panther ready for Goodwood return

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 5:15pm

Brown Panther will continue his campaign in the Goodwood Cup, a race he won last year before running in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Hay List's brother poised for Flemington

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 4:45pm

A brother to former star sprinter Hay List is set to debut at Flemington with Hay One stepping out in a three-year-old race  Read more »

Felix Bay to add to Song Of Tara dynasty

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 3:28pm

Felix Bay will race at Canterbury for trainer Kevin Moses who has a special liking for the Song Of Tara breed.  Read more »

Griffiths to make most of meeting switch

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 3:23pm

Shifting a metropolitan meeting to the Geelong Synthetic track has created chances for city wins for two track specialists trained by Robbie Griffiths.  Read more »

Ex-Waller stayer added to Winter Cup noms

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 2:31pm

Wazn, a stayer who has made his name in Australia for Chris Waller, is a Listed Winter Cup nomination for a new trainer.  Read more »

McDonald in hospital after heart surgery

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 1:51pm

Successful Caulfield trainer Ross McDonald is in intensive care after undergoing 13 hours of heart surgery.  Read more »

Impressive start for record buy

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 9:32am

The highest priced yearling ever sold at auction in Europe, Galileo filly Al Naamah, has made a winning debut at Chantilly.  Read more »

5 Million Guinea Filly Wins on Debut

Tuesday 24 June 2014, 8:58am

The most expensive yearling filly ever sold when purchased for 5 million guineas at the Tattersalls October   Read more »

Significant ride for Lester Grace

Monday 23 June 2014, 5:47pm

Apprentice Lester Grace will ride Majorly for his new boss Gerald Ryan in the Significant Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Turfane could show wares at Flemington

Monday 23 June 2014, 5:31pm

Developing two-year-old Turfane has Asian buyers on his trail and the youngster could have another chance to impress them at Flemington.  Read more »

Breeding barn next for star mares

Monday 23 June 2014, 5:23pm

Three star mares have bowed out following the Tattersall's Tiara and will head to the breeding barn.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss ready for Winter Cup repeat

Monday 23 June 2014, 4:23pm

Destiny's Kiss will be out to record back-to-back wins in the Listed Winter Cup for onwer Nick Moraitis and trainer Joe Pride.  Read more »

Indikator to take on counterpart in GN

Monday 23 June 2014, 4:14pm

Kiwi jumper Indikator has arrived in Melbourne to take on the local star Gotta Take Care in next month's Grand National Hurdle.  Read more »

Hi Son to be aimed at South Grafton Cup

Monday 23 June 2014, 3:59pm

Trainer David Kelly admits he has run out of time to get Hi Son ready for the Grafton Cup and will aim him instead at the shorter South Grafton Cup.  Read more »

Jockeys cleared in Schofield fall inquiry

Monday 23 June 2014, 1:33pm

Stewards have cleared all jockeys after an inquiry into a Cranbourne that left Chad Schofield with neck fractures.  Read more »

Treve to be rested over northern summer

Monday 23 June 2014, 6:49am

Treve will be rested over the northern summer after showing signs of soreness following her Royal Ascot defeat.  Read more »

Kidnappers suffering from hard Healy run

Sunday 22 June 2014, 5:38pm

The Kelly Schweida-trained Cape Kidnappers will be monitored over the next few days after his hard run at Eagle Farm when runner-up to Big Money.  Read more »

Go Indy Go ready to embark on Oaks mission

Sunday 22 June 2014, 5:09pm

Champagne Stakes winner Go Indy Go is back training for a campaign aimed at the VRC Oaks via the Thousand Guineas.  Read more »

Aidan Holt loses weight battle

Sunday 22 June 2014, 4:17pm

Brisbane apprentice Aidan Holt has lost his battle with weight, announcing his retirement at just 21 years of age.  Read more »

Qld officials to look at distance races

Sunday 22 June 2014, 4:01pm

Queensland racing officials will look to strengthen the standard of the winter carnival staying races.  Read more »

Pether's Moon could be Melbourne bound

Sunday 22 June 2014, 3:51pm

Hardwicke Stakes third placegetter Pether's Moon could head to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Jockeys strip down for charity

Sunday 22 June 2014, 2:54pm

A group of Sydney jockeys has stripped down to help support fund raising efforts to assist the NSW Cancer Council's research.  Read more »

Paul Ambrosoli calls it quits

Sunday 22 June 2014, 2:10pm

Popular race caller Paul Ambrosoli is to retire after almost 50 years behind the microphone.  Read more »

Ryan Moore leading jockey at Royal Ascot

Sunday 22 June 2014, 5:03am

Ryan Moore finished as leading jockey at Royal Ascot while Sir Michael Stoute claimed the trainers' title for the week.  Read more »

Angland, Waller steal the show at Randwick

Saturday 21 June 2014, 5:26pm

Four winners at Randwick has Chris Waller edging closer to his Sydney metropolitan winners' record which he set last season.  Read more »

Spring goals await Mile winner Kingdoms

Saturday 21 June 2014, 4:50pm

Brian Smith will aim Kingdoms at the Newcastle Cup and The Metropolitan during the spring after the gelding's impressive first-up win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

The Cleaner dominates Moonee Valley rivals

Saturday 21 June 2014, 4:45pm

The Cleaner will not stay in Melbourne despite proving too strong for his opposition in the Travis Harrison Cup at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

The Inventor scores upset in Tatt's Cup

Saturday 21 June 2014, 4:12pm

The Inventor will attempt a hat-trick of Cup wins after his boilover win in the Tattersall's Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Hay List enjoys a day out at the races

Saturday 21 June 2014, 4:01pm

Retired triple Group One-winning sprinter Hay List has enjoyed a day out at Randwick, soaking up the atmosphere of race day.  Read more »

Jet-setter Berry delivers again in Tiara

Saturday 21 June 2014, 3:57pm

Cosmic Endeavour has given Tommy Berry more Group One success during the Brisbane winter carnival with her victory in the Tattersall's Tiara.  Read more »

ATC put on notice after raceday accident

Saturday 21 June 2014, 3:26pm

Leading apprentice Sam Clipperton has escaped serious injury after a fall in the Randwick tunnel which has raised safety concerns.  Read more »

Kievann dashes apprentice's double hopes

Saturday 21 June 2014, 3:20pm

Apprentice Katelyn Mallyon was in line for a running double at Moonee Valley before Kievann's late burst denied her mount Hard Stride.  Read more »

Thompson at brilliant best in Healy Stakes

Saturday 21 June 2014, 3:11pm

Robert Thompson has produced a gem of a ride to land Scone-trained Big Money a winner of the WJ Healy Stakes.  Read more »

North Queensland trip looms for Architect

Saturday 21 June 2014, 2:38pm

Consistent sprinter Architect will be aimed at North Queensland's richest sprint, the Cleveland Bay Handicap, after a dominant Eagle Farm win.  Read more »

Early Randwick double for Waller, Angland

Saturday 21 June 2014, 1:56pm

Tye Angland has maintained his impressive strike rate since his return from Hong Kong, riding an early Randwick double for premier trainer Chris Waller.  Read more »

Fixation continues Gollan's stellar winter

Saturday 21 June 2014, 1:49pm

Tony Gollan's dream winter carnival has continued with two-year-old Fixation winning at Listed level at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Bargain-buy Gloop stars in Valley victory

Saturday 21 June 2014, 1:35pm

Gloop showed his imperfect legs were no hindrance as he finished strongly to score his maiden win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Cafe Society third at Royal Ascot

Saturday 21 June 2014, 7:51am

Cafe Society, a new acquisition for Gai Waterhouse, has rounded out his English career with a third at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Veteran Clive Britain trains 18th Ascot

Saturday 21 June 2014, 4:54am

In the horse racing business since 1949, trainer Clive Britain celebrates his 18th victory at Royal Ascot after Rizeena wins the Coronation Stakes.  Read more »

Family pointers for Cobblestones to shock

Friday 20 June 2014, 5:38pm

Cobblestones is an outsider at Moonee Valley but trainer John Moloney hopes factors conspire to provide a shock win.  Read more »

Damp Valley a concern for Madam Delponte

Friday 20 June 2014, 4:41pm

Trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon took Madam Delponte to Moonee Valley for a gallop but the hit-out gave him plenty to think about.  Read more »

Victorian stipes branch out to Cranbourne

Friday 20 June 2014, 4:07pm

Racing Victoria stewards will open an office at the Cranbourne racecourse while more bases other provincial centres are likely.  Read more »

Ryan in frame for more juvenile success

Friday 20 June 2014, 3:41pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan will be out to add to his winning tally with two-year-olds when Brewery makes his debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Nine-race cards for Melbourne next season

Friday 20 June 2014, 3:38pm

Melbourne Saturday meetings will feature nine-race cards but will offer a six-figure boost to prizemoney from August 1.  Read more »

Territory puts Ramornie start on the line

Friday 20 June 2014, 3:31pm

The Ramornie Handicap, one of NSW country racing's biggest sprint races, will become the focus of Territory's campaign after the Winter Dash at Randwick.  Read more »

Ashgrovian presence puts TABs on red alert

Friday 20 June 2014, 3:29pm

Ashgrovian will be out to add to his growing fan base when he contests the Breakfast Creek Hotel Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Tommy Berry to maintain top strike rate

Friday 20 June 2014, 2:42pm

Tommy Berry can continue his strike rate in hit-and-run raids on Group One races in Australia and Asia aboard Cosmic Endeavour in the Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Tonopah form a timely boost for Ritchie

Friday 20 June 2014, 1:56pm

The off-season emergence of Tonopah as a stayer of promise is helping trainer Craig Ritchie establish himself in Sydney racing.  Read more »

Tiara set to ice Group 1 season for Waller

Friday 20 June 2014, 1:20pm

Chris Waller has three Tatt's Tiara runners, giving him a genuine chance for a fitting celebration as Australia's leading Group One trainer in 2013-2014.  Read more »

Dunn welcomes son to city riding ranks

Friday 20 June 2014, 12:41pm

Apprentice Dylan Dunn will take another step following his father Dwayne when he has his first city rides at Morphettville.  Read more »

Castlemagne King to rule at Murwillumbah

Friday 20 June 2014, 12:29pm

Trainer Basil Ryan gives veteran galloper Castlemagne King an undeniable chance of winning the Murwillumbah Cup for the second time.  Read more »

Slade shoots for Diamond glory

Friday 20 June 2014, 9:30am

Trainer Eddie Lynam will be out to claim the sprint double at Royal Ascot with King's Stand winner Sole Power's stablemate Slade Power.  Read more »

Thorough check-up ordered for Treve

Friday 20 June 2014, 9:27am

French star Treve will undergo a veterinary examination after her third at Royal Ascot, her second defeat from two races this season.  Read more »

Leading Light gives O'Brien Gold Cup

Friday 20 June 2014, 2:34am

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien continues a strong month with Leading Light winning the Ascot Gold Cup ahead of Queen Elizabeth's horse Estimate.  Read more »

Snitzel Blitz wins on debut for Blueblood Thoroughbreds

Thursday 19 June 2014, 4:58pm

Blueblood Thoroughbreds’ winning streak continued today when SNITZEL BLITZ was too classy for her rivals on debut.  Read more »

Rodd, Hai Lil reunited in Valley scamper

Thursday 19 June 2014, 4:57pm

Jockey Michael Rodd will reunite with one of his favourite horses when Hai Lil runs at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Outback Joe starts bid to copy mum in Cup

Thursday 19 June 2014, 4:29pm

Adelaide Cup winner Outback Joe has started out on his journey to live up to a rich family tradition in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »