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Caulfield Cup target for Mount Athos
Sydney
Monday 19 May 2014, 4:47pm
English horse Mount Athos could tackle the Caulfield Cup as his lead-up to the Melbourne Cup in which he finished third last year. Read more »
Oliver to ride Pressing in BRC Sires'
Melbourne
Monday 19 May 2014, 3:38pm
Trainer Mick Price has booked champion jockey Damien Oliver to partner unbeaten youngster Pressing in the Group Two BRC Sires' Produce. Read more »
Another international success for Berry
Sydney
Monday 19 May 2014, 3:22pm
Tommy Berry has added another international win to his resume aboard Dan Excel in the Singapore Airlilnes International Cup. Read more »
Hot Snitzel ready for Group One 10,000
Sydney
Monday 19 May 2014, 2:48pm
Hugh Bowman will be reunited with Hot Snitzel as the gelding tries to win his first Group One prize in the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Nasal strip controversy for Chrome
Baltimore
Monday 19 May 2014, 12:51pm
New York racing authorities say they have not received an application for California Chrome to wear nasal strips in the final leg of the Triple Crown. Read more »
Leading Light wins Vintage Crop Stakes
London
Monday 19 May 2014, 9:13am
Leading Light has confirmed his favouritism for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot with an impressive Vintage Crop Stakes win. Read more »
Laing sets the bar higher for Boomwaa
Melbourne
Sunday 18 May 2014, 4:55pm
Robbie Laing has revised his spring plans for Boomwaa after seeing the results of Group One races in Sydney. Read more »
Hucklebuck to press on with winter program
Brisbane
Sunday 18 May 2014, 4:51pm
Hucklebuck will continue with his Brisbane winter carnival campaign but Kalabek could return to Melbourne. Read more »
Retirement looms for Streama
Sydney
Sunday 18 May 2014, 4:33pm
Trainer Guy Walter believes the timing is right for Streama to end her career on a winning note after her Group One success in the Doomben Cup. Read more »
British Scoop6 jackpots again
London
Sunday 18 May 2014, 2:56pm
Britain's Scoop6 has reached lottery-like proportions as it extends for a 12th week without a winner. Read more »
Qld riches await Scone carnival winners
Sydney
Sunday 18 May 2014, 2:15pm
Guineas winner Cosmic Endeavour is expected to lead a contingent of Scone Cup carnival winners north for the Queensland winter carnival. Read more »
Long rest ordered for Snitzerland
Sydney
Sunday 18 May 2014, 1:59pm
Lightning Stakes winner Snitzerland will have an extended break from racing but has been cleared of any injury. Read more »
California Chrome in Triple Crown bid
Baltimore
Sunday 18 May 2014, 10:15am
Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome is in line to become the first horse since 1978 to win the US Triple Crown after his Preakness Stakes success. Read more »
Dual Group One winner Solzhenitsyn retired
Brisbane
Sunday 18 May 2014, 10:15am
Trainer Robert Heathcote has had no hesitation in retiring dual Toorak Handicap winner Solzhenitsyn who pulled up lame from the BRC Sprint. Read more »
Frankie Dettori claims 200th Group One win
London
Sunday 18 May 2014, 9:29am
Jockey Frankie Dettori has notched his 200th career Group One victory aboard Olympic Glory in the Lockinge Stakes. Read more »
Mount Athos aimed at Melbourne return
London
Sunday 18 May 2014, 9:14am
Mount Athos has won at Newbury to reinforce plans for a third trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
California Chrome has won the Preakness
Baltimore
Sunday 18 May 2014, 8:27am
California Chrome has added the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win to keep the United Stakes Triple Crown alive. Read more »
Coffey lasts one ride at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 6:09pm
Cystic fibrosis sufferer Harry Coffey has had to forfeit most of his rides at Cauflield after falling ill early in the meeting. Read more »
Sonntag bound for Queensland Derby
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 5:48pm
Three-year-old Sonntag has earned a shot at the Queensland Derby with victory over 2000m at Caulfield. Read more »
Testarhythm gives Clark a Scone treble
Scone
Saturday 17 May 2014, 5:41pm
Testarhythm has reignited his career with a stakes victory at Scone, bringing up the third leg of a treble for jockey Tim Clark. Read more »
Lord Of The Sky back to best at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 5:25pm
Robbie Laing has stakes plans for Lord Of The Sky after the colt returned to his best form with a comfortable win at Caulfield. Read more »
River Lad clinches Stradbroke start
Brisbane
Saturday 17 May 2014, 5:22pm
Trainer Natalie McCall's long-held ambition to have a Stradbroke runner is on track after River Lad's courageous win in the BRC Sprint at Doomben. Read more »
Gai lands Scone Guineas trifecta
Scone
Saturday 17 May 2014, 5:17pm
Scone Guineas day has finished better than it started for Gai Waterhouse with the trainer preparing the first three placegetters in the Inglis 3YO Guineas. Read more »
Lane back from suspension with a winner
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 5:06pm
Damian Lane has marked his return from a 24-meeting suspension for careless riding on Hard Stride with a victory on that same horse at Caulfield. Read more »
Seaside wins Group Three for Darley
Scone
Saturday 17 May 2014, 5:04pm
Kerrin McEvoy has benefited from some timely advice from Darren Beadman before steering Seaside to victory at Scone. Read more »
Bel Price caps two comebacks at Caulfield.
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 4:22pm
Bel Price suffered a tendon injury while racing Lankan Rupee last year but the Jerome Hunter-trained mare has completed her comeback with a Caulfield win. Read more »
Arabian Gold uncertain for Oaks
Brisbane
Saturday 17 May 2014, 4:16pm
Trainer David Vandyke says Arabian Gold isn't a certain starter in the Queensland Oaks despite her impressive win in The Roses at Doomben. Read more »
Havana wins his first Group Three race
Brisbane
Saturday 17 May 2014, 4:10pm
Trainer Paul Messara's opinion of Havana has been vindicated by the gelding's Group Three win at Doomben. Read more »
Streama caps her career with Doomben Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 17 May 2014, 4:04pm
Outstanding mare Streama has won her fourth Group One race, scoring an impressive victory in the Doomben Cup. Read more »
Pin Your Hopes to get chance in spring
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 3:42pm
Pin Your Hopes will be given a break and get the chance at a spring campaign after the four-year-old raced to a city win over 1600m at Caulfield. Read more »
Atmospherical takes out Denise's Joy
Scone
Saturday 17 May 2014, 3:38pm
Atmospherical doesn't have much going for her in the conformation department but trainer David Pfieffer expects her heart to take her a long way. Read more »
Shigeru Sendan wins for Bridge at Scone
Scone
Saturday 17 May 2014, 3:31pm
Shigeru Sendan has won a Listed race at Scone for trainer Les Bridge and Japanese owner Shigeru Morinaka. Read more »
Stradbroke an option for Srikandi
Brisbane
Saturday 17 May 2014, 3:12pm
The Stradbroke Handicap is among the options for trainer Ciaron Maher to consider with Srikandi after her dominant win in the Juanmo Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Mighty Lucky wins Luskin Star Stakes
Scone
Saturday 17 May 2014, 2:46pm
Mighty Lucky, for trainer Fred Cowell and jockey Nathan Thomas, has survived a protest from Haussmann's jockey Dwayne Dunn to win at Scone. Read more »
Two in a row for Griante at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 2:38pm
David Brideoake will consider spelling Griante despite the three-year-old completing back-to-back wins at Caulfield. Read more »
Darley colt Segregation impresses on debut
Melbourne
Saturday 17 May 2014, 1:54pm
The John O'Shea-trained two-year-old Segregation has indicated he has a nice future in store with a pleasing debut win at Caulfield. Read more »
Tales Of Fashion an impressive winner
Brisbane
Saturday 17 May 2014, 1:49pm
Trainer Trevor Bailey is looking to the Melbourne spring with two-year-old Tales Of Fashion, winner of the Lancaster Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Tac De Boistron second in Yorkshire Cup
London
Saturday 17 May 2014, 12:31pm
Tac De Boistron has shown he is on track for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot with a close second in the Yorkshire Cup. Read more »
Wise Dan undergoes emergencycolic surgery
Sydney
Saturday 17 May 2014, 11:44am
Dual United States Horse of the Year, Wise Dan, has undergone emergency colic surgery in Kentucky. Read more »
RV changes increase illegal risk: bookies
Melbourne
Friday 16 May 2014, 6:09pm
The Australian Wagering Council says Victoria's increase in race fields fees will send punters to bet with illegal offshore bookmakers. Read more »
Cameo wins the Scone Cup for Darley
Scone
Friday 16 May 2014, 6:02pm
Darley's second stringer Cameo has stepped up to the plate to win the Scone Cup after the raceday scratchign of her stablemate and favourite Wistful. Read more »
Pantuo goes from no hope to Derby hopeful
Melbourne
Friday 16 May 2014, 5:21pm
Trainer Chris Hyland admits he almost gave up on Pantuo but the three-year-old will shoot for a Group One Queensland Derby berth when he runs at Caulfield. Read more »
California Chrome in the limelight
Baltimore
Friday 16 May 2014, 5:00pm
Kemtucky Derby winner California Chrome and his handlers are thriving in the spotlight in the lead-up to the Preakness Stakes. Read more »
Ian Mackay quits as Championships CEO
Sydney
Friday 16 May 2014, 4:54pm
Ian Mackay has quit as the chief executive of The Championships after accepting a senior role in the licensed club industry. Read more »
Robert Thompson honoured at Scone
Scone
Friday 16 May 2014, 4:34pm
Evergreen jockey Robert Thompson has been recognised with a special trophy for riding his 4000th winner. Read more »
Voodoo Lad wins Scone juvenile sprint
Scone
Friday 16 May 2014, 4:27pm
Juvenile Voodoo Lad has given Scone Race Club chairman Noel Leckie a victory on the first day of the carnival. Read more »
Aeronautical ready to fly at Scone
Sydney
Friday 16 May 2014, 3:54pm
Trainer Lionel Cohen insists he has Group One placegetter Aeronautical going as well as ever heading into the Ortensia Stakes at Scone. Read more »
Floria out to cause Doomben Cup upset
Brisbane
Friday 16 May 2014, 3:35pm
Trainer Peter Moody is looking for Floria to emulate 2007 Doomben Cup winner Cinque Cento, the last mare to win the race. Read more »
Big Scone pay day on line for Twilight
Sydney
Friday 16 May 2014, 3:16pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker concedes Twilight Royale has to improve her form to receive a $2.6 million windfall for winning the Inglis 3YO Guineas at Scone Read more »
Blueblood Thoroughbreds open syndication day this Sunday
Friday 16 May 2014, 3:14pm
Blueblood Thoroughbred’s is holding an Open Day this Sunday at Gerald Ryan’s Stables at Rosehill commencing at 11am. Read more »
Victoria charges more to bet on its racing
Melbourne
Friday 16 May 2014, 2:52pm
Racing Victoria has demanded wagering operators pay more to bet on thoroughbred racing from July 1. Read more »
Danger Close after fourth-straight win
Melbourne
Friday 16 May 2014, 1:33pm
Trainer Jason Warren hopes Steven King can deliver a city win for his stable for the second-straight weekend when he rides Danger Close at Caulfield. Read more »
Doomben Cup to be reviewed
Brisbane
Friday 16 May 2014, 1:21pm
The Doomben Cup will be among the priorities for Racing Queensland when it conducts a review of its winter carnival. Read more »
Arabian Gold still blooming for Roses bid
Sydney
Friday 16 May 2014, 12:56pm
Arabian Gold will race at her fourth carnival this season when she steps out in the Group Two Roses at Doomben. Read more »
Throat blister no problem for Chrome
Baltimore
Friday 16 May 2014, 11:31am
A small throat blister is of no concern to the connections of Preakness Stakes favourite California Chrome. Read more »
The Grey Gatsby causes Dante upset
London
Friday 16 May 2014, 11:24am
The Grey Gatsby has beaten Arod and True Story to win the Dante Stakes but will bypass the Epsom Derby in favour of the French equivalent. Read more »
Shaft at Harwicke Stud
Friday 16 May 2014, 10:52am
The Silver Slipper Stakes-Gr.2 winner Shaft (Flying Spur-Traceable by Rahy) will stand at Hardwick Stud Read more »
Gosford Savabeel double for NZ breds!
Friday 16 May 2014, 9:14am
Both horses look much better suited to longer journeys than sprints at Gosford but SEQUENCE and ADORABEEL returned with emphatic wins Read more »
Stewards ban former top jockey
Sydney
Thursday 15 May 2014, 5:38pm
Former jockey Scott Seamer has been disqualified for six months after a stewards probe into the training bona fides of racehorses owned by his wife. Read more »
Rise in trip to suit Tikitour at Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 15 May 2014, 4:31pm
Tony McEvoy is confident Tikitour is looking for a middle distance, a theory which will be tested when the stakes placegetter runs at Caulfield. Read more »
Major upgrade for Gosford racecourse
Sydney
Thursday 15 May 2014, 4:14pm
More than $4 million will be spent on an upgrade to Gosford racecourse on the NSW central coast, racing officials have announced. Read more »
Masthead return good news for Waller
Sydney
Thursday 15 May 2014, 3:57pm
Well-travelled Masthead is on the way to being Chris Waller's next overseas success story after an eye-catching return to Australian racing. Read more »
Lucky Symbol chasing Caulfield victory
Melbourne
Thursday 15 May 2014, 3:38pm
Lucky Symbol was unplaced in Group company on a slow track last start but Phillip Stokes is looking for him to bounce back in a suitable race at Caulfield. Read more »
Bush needs riches spread: Waterhouse
Sydney
Thursday 15 May 2014, 2:57pm
Gai Waterhouse has stacked the bases for the rich Inglis Guineas at Scone while calling for other country features to be given more attention. Read more »
Weighty burden for Solzhenitsyn in Sprint
Brisbane
Thursday 15 May 2014, 2:40pm
Trainer Rob Heathcote admits Solzhenitsyn has the odds stacked against him in the BRC Sprint at Doomben. Read more »
Angland says Purton deserves HK title
Sydney
Thursday 15 May 2014, 2:03pm
Leading rider Tye Angland has returned to Sydney, confident countryman Zac Purton can succeed in his bid to win the Hong Kong jockeys' premiership. Read more »
Slow Pace on song for Doomben Cup
Brisbane
Thursday 15 May 2014, 12:34pm
Track conditions and luck in running went against Slow Pace during the autumn in Sydney but the import is poised to turn his fortunes around at Doomben. Read more »
Prince Cheri back to best for Cup: Vandyke
Sydney
Thursday 15 May 2014, 12:10pm
Injury stopped Prince Cheri from delivering on his potential during the Sydney carnival but David Vandyke is certain he is ready to show his best at Scone. Read more »
Delago Deluxe – Standing his second season at Newhaven Park
Thursday 15 May 2014, 12:09pm
Delago Deluxe – Standing his second season at Newhaven Park for $11,000 Delago Deluxe will enter his second season at Newhaven Park at the same fee of $11,000 (incl GST) offering breeders exceptional value for money. Read more »
Chrome the Preakness 3-5 favourite
Baltimore
Thursday 15 May 2014, 10:34am
Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome is the dominant favourite to win the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the US Triple Crown. Read more »
Madame Chiang stakes Oaks claims
London
Thursday 15 May 2014, 9:24am
Madame Chiang has staked her claim for the Oaks with an impressive win at York under Kieren Fallon. Read more »
Meydan to replace Tapeta track with dirt
London
Thursday 15 May 2014, 9:24am
The Tapeta surface at Meydan in Dubai will be replaced by dirt in time for the next World Cup meeting. Read more »
Junoob, Moriarty lead Waller Doomben bid
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 5:59pm
Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller will be trying to join Tommy Smith and John Wheeler in the Doomben Cup record books. Read more »
Junoesque gives Dean Lawson city boost
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 5:10pm
Dean Lawson was delighted to prepare a city winner at Sandown with his first runner since moving to Cranbourne with three horses. Read more »
Mixed bag for Waterhouse at Canterbury
Sydney
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:49pm
Gai Waterhouse will consider a winter carnival trip for juvenile filly Festivity after she resumed with a win at Canterbury. Read more »
Devil's Harmony impresses in Sandown debut
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:45pm
Michael Walker is convinced there is plenty of upside to the David Hayes-trained Devil's Harmony after a convincing debut win at Sandown. Read more »
Rock Temple wins for Blueblood
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:45pm
BlueBlood Thoroughbreds and Rosehill's leading trainer Chris Waller combined today to win with Rock Temple (pictured above in the winners stall) at Canterbury in Race 1 with Glyn Schofield in the saddle. Read more »
Elder statesmen figure in Caloundra wins
Caloundra
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:19pm
Trainer Mario Caltabiano and jockey Cyril Small have celebrated wins before rain brought a premature end to racing at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Griante chases back-to-back Caulfield wins
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4:03pm
David Brideoake considered an interstate stakes race for last-start winner Griante but decided to keep the filly in Melbourne to run at Caulfield. Read more »
Destiny's Cup journey well worth it: Pride
Sydney
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 3:48pm
Joe Pride will test his reconsidered theory that Destiny's Kiss can handle a trip away from home when he runs him in the Scone Cup. Read more »
Two jumps races added to Sandown meeting
Melbourne
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 3:10pm
Two jumps races wiped from an upcoming Moe race meeting have been moved to Sandown as part of a 10-race program. Read more »
Conners sets sights on second sprint crown
Sydney
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 3:04pm
Trainer Clarry Conners believes Satin Shoes still has something to offer on the racetrack after an unsuccessful stint as a broodmare. Read more »
Magic Millions hero Unencumbered retired
Sydney
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 1:51pm
The racing career of Magic Millions winner Unencumbered has come to an end with the colt set to stand at stud in Victoria. Read more »
Ten acceptors for Group One Doomben Cup
Brisbane
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 11:40am
Late entry Angel Of Mercy is among 10 acceptors for the $500,000 Doomben Cup with Leebaz favourite for the Group One race. Read more »
True Story in doubt for Dante Stakes
London
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 9:20am
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor says Godolphin's leading Epsom Derby hope True Story will not run in the Dante Stakes if the ground is too soft. Read more »
Career of trainer Alan Jarvis at an end
London
Wednesday 14 May 2014, 9:06am
The career of veteran English trainer Alan Jarvis is at an end following his unsuccessful appeal against a BHA decision he was unsuitable to hold a licence Read more »
Streama gallops well ahead of Doomben Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 6:20pm
Multiple Group One winner Streama has pleased her connections in a course proper gallop ahead of the Doomben Cup. Read more »
Tinkler quizzed over racehorse departures
Sydney
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 6:19pm
Racing NSW has confirmed a truckload of horses owned by Nathan Tinkler have left trainer John Thompson's Randwick stables. Read more »
Bush favourites to reunite in Scone Cup
Sydney
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 5:42pm
One of country racing's best-known horse and jockey partnerships will be reunited in the $200,000 Listed Scone Cup. Read more »
Snowden partnership produces first winner
Sydney
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 5:33pm
Former Darley galloper Tumult has given Peter Snowden and his son Paul the first win of their new training partnership. Read more »
Queensland Oaks looms large for Khutulun
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 5:27pm
Khutulan will be on trial for the Queensland Oaks in a Caulfield race as stablemate Jessy Belle chases an interstate win in the Scone Guineas. Read more »
Beadman joins Darley as assistant trainer
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 3:38pm
Former champion jockey Darren Beadman has taken up a role as assistant trainer to John O'Shea with Darley Australia. Read more »
Warren to unveil French import at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 3:21pm
Jason Warren is looking forward to having imported French mare Suspicieuse step out for her Australian debut in a midweek race at Sandown. Read more »
Sacred Star launches G1 Stradbroke Hcp bid
Brisbane
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 2:12pm
New Zealand galloper Sacred Star has made an immediate impression in his Brisbane campaign, winning a Doomben barrier trial in fast time. Read more »
Shoot Out's brother set for first start
Sydney
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 1:46pm
Highward, a younger sibling of retired star Shoot Out, will hog most of the Sydney midweek racing spotlight at Canterbury. Read more »
Filly Ria Antonia to run in Preakness
Baltimore
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 9:58am
Ria Antonia will attempt to emulate Rachel Alexandra by beating the colts in the Preakness Stakes. Read more »
Olympic Glory on target for Lockinge
London
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 9:46am
Jockey Frankie Dettori is brimming with confidence ahead of Olympic Glory's bid for the Group One Lockinge Stakes. Read more »
Ruler All Set For Epsom Return
London
Tuesday 13 May 2014, 9:22am
Derby winner Ruler Of The World is primed for his return to Epsom for the Coronation Cup after a disappointing showing in the Dubai World Cup. Read more »
Smerdon to test Cape at Caulfield
Melbourne
Monday 12 May 2014, 5:47pm
Robert Smerdon will plot his next move with stoutly-bred youngster Crimson Cape after the two-year-old makes his Caulfield debut. Read more »
Scone meeting draws bumper entries
Sydney
Monday 12 May 2014, 5:44pm
The two-day Scone meeting has attracted 414 entries for the richest country carnival in NSW. Read more »