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Caulfield Cup target for Mount Athos

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday 12 May 2014, 5:44pm

The two-day Scone meeting has attracted 414 entries for the richest country carnival in NSW.  Read more »