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Life changing bet for bin cleaner
Sydney
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 7:49pm
A wheelie bin cleaner has been named as one of the winners of Britain's Scoop6 jackpot which reached a lottery like pay-out. Read more »
Cully hoping for jumps success at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 6:37pm
Gotta Take Care's presence in the Australian Hurdle is set to provide jockey Richard Cully with the chance on emerging prospect Fieldmaster. Read more »
Shoe almost derails Arabian Gold
Sydney
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 5:47pm
Arabian Gold has thrown a scare into her camp after pulling a shoe before her final exercise gallop leading into the Queensland Oaks. Read more »
Country fillies coming to town
Sydney
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 5:20pm
Albury trainer Brett Cavanough believes Scatcat and Loved Up can make their mark in the city when the come to Rosehill. Read more »
Griante chasing hat-trick of city wins
Melbourne
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 5:16pm
In-form filly Griante will be out to cap her preparation with a third-straight city win when she steps out at Sandown. Read more »
Renovated Ballarat track workload reduced
Melbourne
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 3:28pm
Racing Victoria has reduced the amount of meetings at Ballarat in the coming months to try to avoid overtaxing the newly resurfaced track. Read more »
Royal Adventure begins new campaign
Sydney
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 3:22pm
Warwick Farm trainer Rod Craig has reduced his numbers to concentrate on quality and hopes Royal Adventure can shine. Read more »
Eden excited about Novel Dancer's future
Melbourne
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 3:12pm
Shea Eden is looking forward to two-year-old Novel Dancer's first city test at Mornington after the filly impressed with a six-length debut win at Echuca. Read more »
Japanese star entered for Irish Champions
London
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 2:48pm
Japan's Just A Way, the world's highest rated racehorse, has been entered in the Irish Champions Stakes. Read more »
Goldikova's brother could go to Ascot
London
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 12:41pm
Trainer Freddy Head says Goldikova's younger brother Anodin could head to Royal Ascot following his fine second to Cirrus des Aigles at Longchamp. Read more »
Son of War Front for Newgate
Tuesday 27 May 2014, 11:10am
Dual Group I winner Declaration of War (USA) will not be the only son of boom sire War Front to stand in Australia this spring, with Newgate Farm entering the fray with a new import from the US in The Factor (USA). Read more »
Public funeral for Guy Walter
Sydney
Monday 26 May 2014, 5:50pm
A public service to farewell Guy Walter will be held at Warwick Farm Racecourse where he trained for many years. Read more »
Tougher Than Ever on comeback trail
Sydney
Monday 26 May 2014, 4:46pm
Chris Waller is hoping he can get Tougher Than Ever back to winning form after the horse's failed Singapore experiment. Read more »
Hunter can't wait for Stradbroke with Joey
Melbourne
Monday 26 May 2014, 4:41pm
Group One winner Smokin' Joey has continued preparations for the Group One Stradbroke Handicap with a pleasing barrier trial hit-out at Cranbourne. Read more »
Arabian Gold in sparkling form for Oaks
Sydney
Monday 26 May 2014, 3:52pm
Trainer David Vandyke admits he is nervous ahead of Arabian Gold's bid to win the Group One Queensland Oaks. Read more »
Commanding Jewel 2nd in Cranbourne trial
Melbourne
Monday 26 May 2014, 1:02pm
Commanding Jewel has been beaten in a barrier trial but trainer Leon Corstens says the mare is still on track to contest the Group One Tattersall's Tiara. Read more »
Tommy Berry on Rebel Dane in Stradbroke
Sydney
Monday 26 May 2014, 12:29pm
Tommy Berry will ride Rebel Dane in the Stradbroke Handicap and has also picked up mounts in the other two Group One races on the day. Read more »
Buffering to miss Stradbroke Handicap
Brisbane
Monday 26 May 2014, 9:00am
Trainer Robert Heathcote has confirmed Buffering will not run in the Stradbroke Handicap and will be sent for a spell ahead of a spring campaign. Read more »
Cirrus des Aigles wins at Longchamp
London
Monday 26 May 2014, 8:51am
Cirrus Des Aigles has won the Group One Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp and will now travel to England to run at Epsom or Royal Ascot. Read more »
Frankel's younger brother wins Group One
London
Monday 26 May 2014, 8:39am
Frankel's younger brother Noble Mission has won the Gold Cup at The Curragh to give trainer Lady Jane Cecil her first Group One success. Read more »
Late pay-up for Srikandi in Stradbroke
Sydney
Sunday 25 May 2014, 5:59pm
Connections of Srikandi will pay the late entry fee to put the three-year-old filly in the field for the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Gatewood wins Listed race at Goodwood
London
Sunday 25 May 2014, 5:38pm
English stayer Gatewood, who had two campaigns in Australia, has won his second consecutive Listed race. Read more »
10,000 win to boost Queensland breeding
Brisbane
Sunday 25 May 2014, 5:15pm
Eureka studmaster Scott McAlpine believes the Doomben 10,000 win by his horse Spirit Of Boom can boost the Queensland breeding industry. Read more »
No decision on Group One for Time For War
Sydney
Sunday 25 May 2014, 4:42pm
Connections of BTC Sires' Produce Stakes winner Time For War will weigh up whether to send him to the final Group One juvenile race of the season. Read more »
Mathrick plans on Brisbane Gig with mare
Melbourne
Sunday 25 May 2014, 3:57pm
The Shawn Mathrick-trained Gig has already raced in Melbourne and Adelaide this campaign and will now get a chance in stakes races in Brisbane. Read more »
Vilanova favourite for Queensland Derby
Sydney
Sunday 25 May 2014, 3:43pm
Chris Waller hopes the enigmatic Vilanova has gained the confidence he needs to justify his favouritism for the Queensland Derby. Read more »
Munce fit to ride despite hurting foot
Brisbane
Sunday 25 May 2014, 2:27pm
A swollen foot suffered in a barrier incident will not stop Chris Munce from riding at the Brisbane winter carnival. Read more »
Oisin Murphy wins Group Two sprint
London
Sunday 25 May 2014, 1:48pm
Apprentice Oisin Murphy has ridden his first Group Two winner, steering Hot Streak to victory in the Temple Stakes at Haydock. Read more »
Kingman wins Irish 2000 Guineas
London
Sunday 25 May 2014, 10:05am
Trainer John Gosden has claimed the Irish 2000 Guineas with Kingman after almost scratching the colt because of heavy rain. Read more »
Suspension sours winning double for Payne
Melbourne
Saturday 24 May 2014, 5:09pm
Michelle Payne has had a mixed day at Flemington, leaving the track with a winning double but also a 10-meeting careless riding suspension. Read more »
Zephyron stakes a claim for Brisbane Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 5:08pm
The Brisbane Cup will be the aim for Zephyron, weather permitting, after his win in the Premier's Cup at Doomben. Read more »
Lonhspresso wins on milestone day for Weir
Melbourne
Saturday 24 May 2014, 5:04pm
Lonhspresso is bound for Brisbane for feature races after a fast-finishing win in the Listed Straight Six at Flemington on a milestone day for Darren Weir. Read more »
La Amistad steps up with first stakes win
Sydney
Saturday 24 May 2014, 5:02pm
Makybe Diva's sister La Amistad has shown she is a quality stayer of the future with victory in the McKell Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Walter funeral planned for Warwick Farm
Sydney
Saturday 24 May 2014, 4:45pm
Plans are underway for trainer Guy Walter's funeral service to be held at Warwick Farm racecourse. Read more »
Vilanova romps home in Grand Prix Stakes
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 4:05pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller is eyeing another Queensland Derby trophy after Vilanova scored a dominant win in the Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Boom brothers go bang in Doomben 10,000
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 4:01pm
Trainer Tony Gollan has prepared the quinella result in the Group One Doomben 10,000 with Spirit Of Boom beating Temple Of Boom in a stirring finish. Read more »
Unchain My Heart claims second Ramsden
Melbourne
Saturday 24 May 2014, 3:42pm
The David Hayes-trained Unchain My Heart has claimed her second-straight Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes win in what is expected to be her final start. Read more »
Time For War wins Sires' Produce Stakes
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 3:26pm
Time For War has led all the way to win the Group Two BRC Sires' Produce Stakes, beating the luckless Brazen Beau. Read more »
G1 Stradboke Handicap target for Srikandi
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 2:41pm
Srikandi's easy win in the Glenlogan Park Stakes has convinced trainer Ciaron Maher to pay a Stradbroke Handicap late-entry fee. Read more »
Hot Mama scores city win at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 24 May 2014, 2:31pm
Three-year-old Hot Mama has scored her first city win at Flemington in a race where Black Caviar's half-sister Belle Couture finished second last. Read more »
Angel Of Mercy bows out in style in Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 2:00pm
Angel Of Mercy, entered for a broodmare sale next week, has added to her value with a Group Three win at Doomben Read more »
Elusive Runner second but pleases trainer
Sydney
Saturday 24 May 2014, 1:50pm
Elusive Runner's second place at Randwick has still been a positive sign for trainer John Sargent from a Queensland Derby point of view. Read more »
Eye Liner Stakes aim for Cape Kidnappers
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 1:22pm
Injury-prone sprinter Cape Kidnappers will chase more black-type during the winter carnival after his record-breaking win in the Chief De Beers Handicap. Read more »
Forgive And Forget to be aimed at spring
Melbourne
Saturday 24 May 2014, 1:01pm
David Hayes says he will aim at the spring with two-year-old Forgive And Forget after the gelding impressed with a debut win at Flemington. Read more »
Eastern Prince caps huge week for Heinrich
Brisbane
Saturday 24 May 2014, 12:43pm
Eastern Prince has caused a surprise in the Queensland Day Handicap to continue a hot winning streak for trainer Gillian Heinrich. Read more »
Glory and Cirrus in Longhcamp showdown
London
Saturday 24 May 2014, 7:53am
Veteran Cirrus des Aigles takes on English star Olympic Glory at Longchamp after defeating champion Treve at his most recent start. Read more »
Michael Tabor buys bookmaker BetVictor
London
Saturday 24 May 2014, 7:47am
Prominent racing figure Michael Tabor has acquired ownership of the BetVictor bookmaking firm for an undisclosed sum. Read more »
Garud on trial for trip to Queensland
Melbourne
Friday 23 May 2014, 6:00pm
The Mike Moroney-trained Garud can clinch a trip to Queensland for the Ipswich Cup with a strong performance at Flemington over 2000m. Read more »
Possible sabotage at Bathurst horse races
Sydney
Friday 23 May 2014, 5:38pm
Police have been called to investigate damage to the Bathurst racetrack following reports of sprinklers being turned on and equipment stolen. Read more »
Cape Kidnappers to bounce back at Doomben
Brisbane
Friday 23 May 2014, 5:08pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida believes Cape Kidnappers can justify punters' faith and bounce back from his last-start defeat. Read more »
Gear changes for Black Caviar's sister
Melbourne
Friday 23 May 2014, 4:57pm
A last-start failure has prompted gear changes for Black Caviar's half-sister Belle Couture when she races at Flemington. Read more »
Excess Knowledge makes Australian debut
Sydney
Friday 23 May 2014, 4:55pm
Imported galloper Excess Knowledge will make his Australian debut at Randwick, earning a favourable comparison with recently retired star. Read more »
Sandy Tait pays tribute to Guy Walter
Sydney
Friday 23 May 2014, 4:23pm
Sandy Tait, the owner of Guy Walter's champion horse Tie The Knot, has remembered his trainer and friend who suffered a fatal heart attack. Read more »
Weight only concern for Shoreham: Hasan
Melbourne
Friday 23 May 2014, 3:49pm
Saab Hasan says Shoreham is peaking for the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington but concedes the gelding's 60kg is a concern. Read more »
Brisbane Cup incentive for Waller Cup team
Sydney
Friday 23 May 2014, 3:39pm
Secessio is the most favoured of Chris Waller's five WJ McKell Cup runners as the premier trainer chases a breakthrough win in the race. Read more »
Page's Queensland Derby vision for Rudy
Brisbane
Friday 23 May 2014, 2:49pm
A video replay of the Rough Habit Plate has trainer Helen Page in a forgiving mood about Rudy's Queensland Derby prospects. Read more »
Spirit Of Boom to break Doomben duck
Brisbane
Friday 23 May 2014, 2:15pm
Spirit Of Boom's racing career is coming to an end but his trainer Tony Gollan believes he still has a another Group One win in him. Read more »
Jarvis denied licence extension
London
Friday 23 May 2014, 11:34am
Veteran trainer Alan Jarvis has been denied an extension of his temporary licence and his son Tim has also been knocked back by the BHA. Read more »
Kingman declared for Irish 2000 Guineas
London
Friday 23 May 2014, 9:06am
Kingman will be out to avenge his defeat at Newmarket when he lines up in the Irish 2000 Guineas at The Curragh. Read more »
Unchain My Heart in potential swan song
Melbourne
Thursday 22 May 2014, 5:09pm
Unchain My Heart is set to be sold at a broodmare sale but will first get the chance to win a second Andrew Ramsden Stakes. Read more »
Interstate Raider chasing Straight Six win
Melbourne
Thursday 22 May 2014, 3:42pm
Chad Schofield won an autumn Group One on Go Indy Go and Leon Macdonald hopes the jockey can also salute on Essay Raider at Flemington. Read more »
Makybe Diva's sister has sights set on Cup
Sydney
Thursday 22 May 2014, 3:11pm
A valuable black-type victory will be up for grabs when the well-related La Amistad lines up in the McKell Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Marc Conners chasing more city success
Sydney
Thursday 22 May 2014, 2:58pm
The expectation of a rain-affected track at Randwick has Marc Conners hopeful Princess Command can add to his tally of city wins this season. Read more »
Gary Moore returns to Aust training ranks
Sydney
Thursday 22 May 2014, 2:38pm
Leading Macau trainer Gary Moore will return to Australian racing, setting up a stable at Sydney's Rosehill racecourse. Read more »
Syndicator puts faith in Sires' favourite
Brisbane
Thursday 22 May 2014, 2:33pm
Brazen Beau will carry the hopes of a Gold Coast syndicator when he lines up as favourite in the Group Two Sires' Produce Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Rebel Dane needs luck in 10,000: Portelli
Brisbane
Thursday 22 May 2014, 2:09pm
Gary Portelli is resigned to Rebel Dane needing more than his share of good fortune to win the Group One Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Walter remembered as racing's gentleman
Sydney
Thursday 22 May 2014, 10:52am
The Australian racing industry is mourning the sudden death of renowned trainer Guy Walter who is being remembered as a gentleman of the turf. Read more »
Glory and Cirrus set to clash at Longchamp
London
Thursday 22 May 2014, 9:16am
Olympi Glory is primed to take on French veteran Cirrus des Aigles in the Group One Prix d'Ispahan at Longchap. Read more »
Peron could be final G1 chance for Tinkler
Sydney
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 6:01pm
John Thompson has confirmed Peron will race in Nathan Tinkler's colours in the Doomben 10,000 despite the sale of Patinack Farm. Read more »
Tye Angland returns a winner at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 5:38pm
A one-time Sydney champion apprentice and a recently formed training partnership have celebrated significant milestones at Randwick. Read more »
Stackhouse confident King can win again
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 5:14pm
A narrow last-start win has filled jockey Daniel Stackhouse with confidence about Ancient King in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes over 3200m. Read more »
Fairytale Filly Shoots For G1 Glory
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 5:06pm
When the gates crash back in the $400,000 G1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm, regardless of the result, a dream will be realised for a lucky group of average joe owners Read more »
Heinrich trains five winners at Ipswich
Brisbane
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 4:49pm
Leading trainer Gillian Heinrich has trained five winners at Ipswich with top jockey Michael Cahill bringing up his 100th for the season. Read more »
Sandown abandoned due to 'unsafe' track
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 4:09pm
The Sandown midweek meeting has had to be abandoned after three races because of safety concerns over the racing surface. Read more »
Equilume – Will your mares see the Light?
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 3:57pm
Blue lights dotted across the landscape of the global Thoroughbred breeding hubs from Hunter Valley Read more »
Randwick rating plays into Waller's hands
Sydney
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 3:23pm
The Randwick course proper has been given a slow rating as it struggles to dry out despite unseasonably warm weather in Sydney. Read more »
Jumps race called off after horse fatality
Melbourne
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 2:31pm
A horse has been euthanised at Sandown after an incident-marred jumps race was abandoned mid-race. Read more »
Buffering gate delights trainer Heathcote
Brisbane
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 1:54pm
There are only three horses who have drawn wider than Buffering in the Doomben 10,000 but Rob Heathcote couldn't be happier ahead of the Group One sprint. Read more »
Ipswich win launches NZ filly's Oaks bid
Brisbane
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 1:34pm
New Zealander Sancerre has enchanced her claims of forcing her way into the Queensland Oaks field with a decisive win at Ipswich. Read more »
Key Queensland racing figures step down
Brisbane
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 12:43pm
Two administrators have resigned from a board which oversees the three racing codes in Queensland. Read more »
Nathan Tinkler sells horse racing empire
Sydney
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 11:18am
Nathan Tinkler has sold his Patinack Farm thoroughbred racing empire to a consortium that includes Middle Eastern investors. Read more »
Buffering, Rebel Dane draw wide in 10,000
Brisbane
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 11:14am
Buffering and Rebel Dane have drawn gates eight and 10 respectively for the Group One Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Waller left shattered as Zoustar retired
Sydney
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 9:33am
A dejected Chris Waller is rue ing the vagaries of horse racing after injury ruled top colt Zoustar out of the Royal Ascot carnival. Read more »
Noble on Gold Cup mission
London
Wednesday 21 May 2014, 8:42am
Frankel's little brother Noble Mission will be given his chance at Group One level when he runs in the Gold Cup at The Curragh. Read more »
Schofield sidelined with facial fractures
Sydney
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 5:47pm
Jockey Glyn Schofield expects to be out of action for some time after suffering facial fractures in an incident at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Riziz aiming for another Flemington win
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 5:46pm
Last start Goodwood placegetter Riziz will line up in the Listed Straight Six at Flemington having won two of his three starts at the course. Read more »
Rebel Dane on the road north to Qld winter
Sydney
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 5:25pm
Trainer Gary Portelli says Doomben 10,000 favourite Rebel Dane is primed to return to the Group One winners' list. Read more »
Shamexpress to stand at Windsor Park Stud
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 5:24pm
Last year's Group One Newmarket Handicap winner Shamexpress has been retired and will stand at Windsor Park in New Zealand. Read more »
Tax structure needs overhaul: V'landys
Sydney
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 5:13pm
Racing NSW says the state government's tax structure needs to be changed to keep the thoroughbred industry viable from the ground up. Read more »
Phelan Ready impresses in barrier trial
Brisbane
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 4:53pm
Jason McLachlan will give Phelan Ready every chance to post his first win since the 2009 Golden Slipper after the sprinter's Sunshine Coast trial victory. Read more »
Alzora to appreciate dry ground in Cup
Sydney
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 4:26pm
A forecast for fine weather has trainer Anthony Cummings tipping improvement from Alzora in the McKell Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Khutulun a late nomination for Qld Oaks
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 4:13pm
The Luke Oliver-trained Khutulun will run in the Queensland Oaks after connections decided to pay a late nomination fee for the Group One race. Read more »
Hill Spy in midweek test at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 3:16pm
Robert Smerdon will use a midweek race at Sandown as a guide on where to head next with stakes-placed Hill Spy after the gelding disappointed last start. Read more »
Angland returns with four Randwick rides
Sydney
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 1:56pm
Sydney's jockeys' ranks will be boosted with return of Tye Angland, the talented young rider who has picked up four Randwick rides for his comeback. Read more »
Mukhadram in frame for Curragh showpiece
London
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 9:06am
Muhadram is scheduled to have his first run since his Dubai World Cup second placing in the Gold Cup at The Curragh. Read more »
Chrome cleared to wear nasal strip
New York
Tuesday 20 May 2014, 9:01am
New York racing authorities have lifted the ban on nasal strips, clearing the way for California Chrome's Triple Crown bid in the Belmont Stakes. Read more »
Another trial for Commanding Jewel
Sydney
Monday 19 May 2014, 5:54pm
Trainer Leon Corstens has his fingers crossed the injury-prone Commanding Jewel gets through her next test well and heads to the Brisbane carnival. Read more »
From Goodwood to Flemington for Karacatis
Melbourne
Monday 19 May 2014, 5:52pm
Adelaide sprinter Karacatis will be out to bounce back from a luckless run in the Group One Goodwood in the Listed Straight Six at Flemington. Read more »
Zabeelionaire chasing dry tracks
Sydney
Monday 19 May 2014, 5:01pm
Trainer Leon Corstens is keen to give Group One winner Zabeelionaire his chance in the McKell Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Import looming ominously over Ramsden
Melbourne
Monday 19 May 2014, 4:56pm
Imported stayer Ominous will attempt to keep Nigel Blackiston's golden run going in staying races in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes. Read more »