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Mystery galloper to appear at Caulfield

Monday 12 May 2014, 5:20pm

First Tothelign caused a stir with his jumpout win and the former Singapore galloper is likely to make his Australian debut at Caulfield.  Read more »

Streama ready to step up at Doomben

Monday 12 May 2014, 4:51pm

Trainer Guy Walter has kept faith in Streama and is looking for the mare to enhance her already impressive Group One record in the Doomben Cup.  Read more »

Epsom Derby favourite Australia firms

Monday 12 May 2014, 4:46pm

Bookmakers have taken little notice of the two Epsom Derby Trials in England and Ireland with Australia a firming favourite.  Read more »

Rebel Dane pleases in barrier trial

Monday 12 May 2014, 4:08pm

Gary Portelli is confident Rebel Dane can make amends for his last-start failure with a subtle gear change for the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Akzar completes Doomben Cup work

Monday 12 May 2014, 3:57pm

Doomben Cup contender Akzar has rounded out his preparation for Saturday's Group One event with a gallop on the Warrnambool course proper.  Read more »

Group One hopes remain for Demon

Monday 12 May 2014, 2:03pm

Andrew Noblet remains confident Sistine Demon can be competitive at Group One level in the spring despite failing to flatter in the Goodwood in Adelaide.  Read more »

Arc considered for Noble Mission

Monday 12 May 2014, 11:44am

Frankel's younger brother Noble Mission has put himself in contention for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with his winning start to the season.  Read more »

Hunter considers Qld for Smokin' Joey

Sunday 11 May 2014, 5:58pm

The Goodwood winner Smokin' Joey could contest another Group One this season with trainer Wez Hunter considering whether to head to Queensland.  Read more »

Fieldmaster dominant in Sandown hurdle win

Sunday 11 May 2014, 5:48pm

Steven Pateman expects Fieldmaster to be a key player in the feature hurdle races after a dominant win at Sandown in his first jumps start for the season.  Read more »

Destiny's Kiss on Brisbane Cup path

Sunday 11 May 2014, 5:41pm

Destiny's Kiss will run in the Scone Cup as a lead-up to a tilt at the Group Two Brisbane Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Vain Queen out to bounce back at Caulfield

Sunday 11 May 2014, 4:28pm

Vain Queen will be out to bounce back to winning form at Caulfield in a race which will decide whether she heads to Brisbane for feature races this winter.  Read more »

Gear change test for Rebel Dane

Sunday 11 May 2014, 4:08pm

Trainer Gary Portelli will test a crossover nose band on Rebel Dane in a barrier trial before the four-year-old heads to Brisbane for the Doomben 10,000.  Read more »

Pinstripe Lane on way to Qld Derby

Sunday 11 May 2014, 3:59pm

A Sydney win to Pinstripe Lane has convinced trainer Troy Corstens the colt is on target for a shot at the Group One Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Maher expects Mr O'Ceirin to peak in Cup

Sunday 11 May 2014, 2:20pm

Ciaron Maher has aimed Mr O'Ceirin at the Doomben Cup and believes the gelding has a lot of things in his favour going into the Group One race.  Read more »

Heathcote to continue with Buffering

Sunday 11 May 2014, 1:58pm

Robert Heathcote will continue with Buffering's preparation for the Doomben 10,000 despite his BTC Cup defeat.  Read more »

Huge prize poll for Britain's Scoop6

Sunday 11 May 2014, 12:52pm

No winners in Britain's Scoop6 for nine weeks means an estimated jackpot of $A18 million will be up for grabs.  Read more »

Snow Storms into Derby picture

Sunday 11 May 2014, 10:12am

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Snow Storm has put himself in the picture for the famous Epsom Derby with victory at Lingfield.  Read more »

Italian import claims first Australian win

Saturday 10 May 2014, 5:23pm

Ancient King has scored a hard-fought win in a 2800-metre race at Flemington to notch his first success in Australia since arriving from Italy.  Read more »

Pure Purrfection ends long losing streak

Saturday 10 May 2014, 5:10pm

Pure Purrfection has scored her first win for more than a year when she survived a protest in the Bribie Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

Taylor Marshall steals show with four wins

Saturday 10 May 2014, 5:06pm

Apprentice Taylor Marshall has had a field day at Rosehill, riding four winners including Zephyron to win the Listed Lord Mayor's Cup.  Read more »

Smokin' Joey in whirlwind Goodwood finish

Saturday 10 May 2014, 4:57pm

Smokin' Joey has claimed a breakthrough Group One win for himself and trainer Wez Hunter with his victory in the Goodwood.  Read more »

By The Grace impresses Payne at Flemington

Saturday 10 May 2014, 4:45pm

Michelle Payne has always had a good opinion of three-year-old By The Grace and believes he has a bright future after winning on soft ground at Flemington.  Read more »

King off the bench for Flemington double

Saturday 10 May 2014, 4:42pm

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Steven King says he is happy to be regarded as the perfect substitute after booting home a double at Flemington.  Read more »

Famous Seamus spoils Buff's BTC Cup party

Saturday 10 May 2014, 4:01pm

Famous Seamus, starting at $21, has continued Buffering's run of outs in Brisbane Group One races with his win in the BTC Cup.  Read more »

Amexed posts upset in Rough Habit Plate

Saturday 10 May 2014, 3:40pm

Trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to saddling his first Derby runner after Amexed scored a surprise win in the Rough Habit Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Wiggins lauded as Pretty Pins lands prize

Saturday 10 May 2014, 3:10pm

Ryan Wiggins has delivered a precise ride to help Pretty Pins return to winning form in the Members' Cup at Doomben.  Read more »

A tale of two Belles unfolds at Flemington

Saturday 10 May 2014, 2:56pm

Lonchamp Belle has scored a strong win at Flemington in a race where Black Caviar's half-sister Belle Couture slipped at the start before finishing last.  Read more »

Successive wins for new kid on the block

Saturday 10 May 2014, 2:47pm

Taylor Marshall, the son of retired Melbourne Cup-winning jockey John, has claimed a double at Rosehill with wins on Pinstripe Lane and Oxford Poet.  Read more »

Brazen Beau wins G2 Champagne Classic

Saturday 10 May 2014, 2:33pm

Nash Rawiller has compared Brazen Beau with former top juvenile Pressday after the colt won the Champagne Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Two-state two-year-old double for Price

Saturday 10 May 2014, 1:58pm

Seenaan's debut win at Flemington has come soon after his stablemate Moonovermanhattan's debut victory in a Group Three race in Adelaide.  Read more »

Low-flying Agitate too speedy at Doomben

Saturday 10 May 2014, 1:52pm

Barrier brilliance has again paved the way for an all-the-way win from Agitate with the speedster too quick for Havana in the Mick Dittman Plate.  Read more »

Bomber Brown wins juvenile stayers' race

Saturday 10 May 2014, 1:10pm

Bomber Brown has shown his staying potential wth victory over 1800 metres at Rosehill to give his sire Big Brown his first metropoitan winner.  Read more »

Brown Panther wins at Chester

Saturday 10 May 2014, 7:22am

Michael Owen's Brown Panther has won the Ormonde Stakes at Chester to prompt thoughts of Royal Ascot and another tilt at the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Dubbo winner caps week for Makybe siblings

Friday 9 May 2014, 5:41pm

Shadowofexcellence, a $1.2 million yearling once owned by Nathan Tinkler, has made it the second win in three days for relations of Makybe Diva.  Read more »

Rodd in for easier time in BTC Cup

Friday 9 May 2014, 5:31pm

Michael Rodd rode with pain the last time he was in a Group One race but will chase his second Group One win aboard Spirit Of Boom in the BTC Cup.  Read more »

Leebaz confirmed for WFA Doomben Cup start

Friday 9 May 2014, 5:11pm

Leebaz shares the top line of Doomben Cup betting with confirmation the promising middle-distance galloper will take his place in the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Dance looking forward to two-state assault

Friday 9 May 2014, 5:04pm

On a day when Platelet chases her third Group One in Adelaide, stablemate Lonhspresso will resume in Melbourne on a path to her own Group One target.  Read more »

Black Revolver to Fire His Best Shot

Friday 9 May 2014, 4:57pm

After a very impressive first up run at Warwick Farm on Anzac Day, Black Revolver steps back out at Rosehill tomorrow  Read more »

Press Release: Grand Syndicates

Friday 9 May 2014, 4:48pm

In a move that highlights the amusing and frustrating time that syndicators and owners sometimes have in naming  Read more »

Derby aspirations go on line at Rosehill

Friday 9 May 2014, 3:58pm

A chance to book a trip north for the Queensland Derby will be an incentive for most of the field in the Rexel Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hot Snitzel in Group One bid in BTC Cup

Friday 9 May 2014, 3:56pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan will rely on Hot Snitzel in the Group One BTC Cup with star mare Snitzerland withdrawn due to injury.  Read more »

Jumps jockey to face betting charges

Friday 9 May 2014, 3:51pm

Jumps jockey Paul Hamblin will face the RAD Board to answer charges of betting on horse races last month.  Read more »

Footy over Flemington for rookie trainer

Friday 9 May 2014, 3:39pm

Road Warrior will be Tatura trainer Linc Sullivan's first city runner but he won't be there to see his charge go around at Flemington.  Read more »

Avalanches to stake Derby claim at Doomben

Friday 9 May 2014, 3:24pm

Ex-Darley galloper Avalanches will be out to press his claims for the Queensland Derby with an impressive showing in the Rough Habit Plate.  Read more »

Walter and Thompson to combine at Rosehill

Friday 9 May 2014, 2:46pm

Trainer Guy Walter and record-making jockey Robert Thompson will be reunited at Rosehill where Kobi Sun steps up in class in the Lord Mayor's Cup.  Read more »

You'll Never leads Waller Rosehill charge

Friday 9 May 2014, 2:46pm

Trainer Chris Waller has nominated You'll Never as the best chance from a big Rosehill representation that includes six runners in the Lord Mayor's Cup.  Read more »

Long wait ends for Dunn in Goodwood

Friday 9 May 2014, 2:41pm

Jockey Dwayne Dunn has a good record on Gregers but has had to wait more than a year to resume his partnership with the filly in the Group One Goodwood.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel on comeback trail

Friday 9 May 2014, 1:13pm

Group One winner Commanding Jewel has won a jump-out at Seymour ahead of a potential first-up tilt in the Tattersall's Tiara in Brisbane.  Read more »

Injury forces Snitzerland out of BTC Cup

Friday 9 May 2014, 12:52pm

Scans will determine the extent of an injury suffered by Group One winning mare Snitzerland, forcing her out of the BTC Cup.  Read more »

Racing mourns Hall of Famer Bob Hoysted

Friday 9 May 2014, 12:04pm

Bob Hoysted, the Hall of Fame trainer who prepared champion sprinter Manikato, has died, aged 88.  Read more »

Williams cast off poised for Gunndeah Cup

Friday 9 May 2014, 11:26am

Collar, once a member of Lloyd Williams's team, will be chasing successive wins for trainer Jeremy Sylvester when he lines up in the Gunnedah Cup.  Read more »

Mission accomplished in Huxley

Friday 9 May 2014, 9:03am

Noble Mission, a younger brother to champion Frankel, has won the Group Three Huxley Stakes at Chester.  Read more »

Jamie Mott closer to jumps racing debut

Thursday 8 May 2014, 5:44pm

Jockey Jamie Mott is closer to making his jumps racing debut but before that he'll be out for success at Flemington on Written Up.  Read more »

Price sends co-workers on different paths

Thursday 8 May 2014, 5:44pm

Trainer Mick Price will look to snare a two-state juvenile double with galloping partners Moonovermanhattan and Seenaan.  Read more »

Havana set to chase stakes win in Brisbane

Thursday 8 May 2014, 5:25pm

Talented sprinter Havana is set to bypass a benchmark race in Sydney to chase stakes succees in Brisbane.  Read more »

Winks gets opportunity on Belle Couture

Thursday 8 May 2014, 5:08pm

James Winks is hoping to guide Black Caviar's half-sister Belle Couture to a Flemington win with the filly's regular jockey Damien Oliver interstate.  Read more »

Kiwi Group One winner to join Hawkes

Thursday 8 May 2014, 4:16pm

New Zealand 2000 Guineas winner Atlante will join the Hawkes Racing team as connections search for firm tracks in Australia.  Read more »

A day of firsts for Marshall at Rosehill

Thursday 8 May 2014, 3:31pm

Apprentice Taylor Marshall will be given a rapid introduction to metropolitan Saturday racing when he rides Zephyron in the Listed Lord Mayor's Cup.  Read more »

True tempo to help Stroak in G2 Champagne

Thursday 8 May 2014, 3:18pm

The Bryan Guy-trained Stroak will start a winter carnival campaign aimed at the JJ Atkins Stakes when she resumes at Doomben.  Read more »

Search Squad has no luck finding good draw

Thursday 8 May 2014, 3:16pm

Trainer Doug Harrison continued to lament his bad luck with Search Squad after the three-year-old again drew poorly for his Flemington test.  Read more »

Steel Wool shows mettle with Sydney start

Thursday 8 May 2014, 2:55pm

A road trip that would test the character of more seasoned racehorses is the least of trainer Chris Heywood's worries for bush two-year-old Steel Wool.   Read more »

Busuttin looks to set up Melbourne base

Thursday 8 May 2014, 2:49pm

New Zealand trainer Trent Busuttin has thrown his hat into the ring to establish an Australian base at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jumps jockey has 28-day ban reduced

Thursday 8 May 2014, 2:27pm

Jumps jockey Paul Gallagher has had a 28-day suspension for failing a breath test at Warrnambool reduced to 24 days on appeal.  Read more »

Nisbet to make Group One debut in Goodwood

Thursday 8 May 2014, 12:22pm

Apprentice Kayla Nisbet was surprised to keep the ride on Pago Rock in the Group One Goodwood but is keen to make the most of the opportunity.  Read more »

Buffering to break home state G1 hoodoo

Thursday 8 May 2014, 12:08pm

Tough sprinter Buffering will bid to end a frustrating sequence of Group One placings in his home state with victory in the BTC Cup.  Read more »

Japan gambler says losses tax deductible

Thursday 8 May 2014, 9:48am

A Japanese gambler is challenging the tax department, arguing that his losing bets on horse races are a deductible business expense.  Read more »

Suegioo wins Chester Cup for Koukash

Thursday 8 May 2014, 9:42am

The Marco Botti-trained Suegioo has won the Chester Cup for Dr Marwan Koukash who had five runners in the race.  Read more »

Numbers point to more Waller dominance

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 5:21pm

Leading trainer Chris Waller has 19 Rosehill acceptors as he celebrates the anniversary of a career-best haul.  Read more »

Stewards open jockey betting probe

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 4:47pm

Racing Victoria stewards have opened an inquiry into a jockey's alleged betting activities on thoroughbred racing.  Read more »

Zoustar arrives for Royal Ascot bid

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 4:26pm

The Chris Waller-trained colt Zoustar has landed in Europe as he takes the next step towards a start in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Nicamorae chasing third straight win

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 4:05pm

Nicamorae will bid for her third victory in succession at Flemington where her opposition will include Black Caviar's sibling Belle Couture.  Read more »

Pressing set for smooth trip to Brisbane

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 3:46pm

Mick Price will fly unbeaten colt Pressing to Brisbane where he hopes to plunder some of the two-year-old features during the winter carnival.  Read more »

Makybe Diva relation wins in city

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 3:33pm

Breeding will ensure La Amistad will be scrutinised like few other racehorses but her connections are happy to let her make her own way.   Read more »

Apprentice's work ethic paying dividends

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 3:22pm

Queensland apprentice James Orman is happy to travel the state for rides and his commitment is being rewarded with winners.  Read more »

Christian chases Group wins in two states

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 3:07pm

Prominent AFL commentator Michael Christian will have eyes only for a pair of thoroughbreds when two of his horses contest feature races.  Read more »

O'Shea wins with first runner for Darley

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 2:29pm

John O'Shea has made a winning start to life as head trainer for Darley Australia with his first runner, Alaska, successful at Sandown.  Read more »

Victorian stayers still on Cup trail

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 1:27pm

Akzar and Mr O'Ceirin remain in contention for the Doomben Cup despite connections missing a crucial deadline.  Read more »

Boom times for Eureka Stud this winter

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 1:03pm

Queensland's Eureka Stud is hoping Spirit Of Boom can capture another Group One win before he begins stallion duties in the spring.  Read more »

Cosgrave cleared to ride pending appeal

Wednesday 7 May 2014, 8:53am

Pat Cosgrave can ride in Britain as he waits for the BHA to hear his appeal not to reciprocate an improper riding ban incurred in Dubai.  Read more »

Gai's Driefontein heads Goodwood betting

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 5:46pm

A perfect draw has prompted bookmakers to post the Gai Waterhouse-trained Driefontein as the favourite to win the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville.  Read more »

Beshara resumes after 6-month training ban

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 5:21pm

Adelaide trainer Paul Beshara has resumed his training career and will begin preparing Happy Trails for another shot at the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Barr out to nurse Bene to Flemington win

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 4:35pm

Part-time Adelaide trainer Samantha Barr will be happy to continue her full-time role as a veterinary nurse even if Molto Bene can win at Flemington.  Read more »

Sidestep out of Brisbane racing carnival

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 4:29pm

Sidestep, one of the pre-post favourites for the BTC Cup, will miss the Group One sprint at Doomben and is out of the winter carnival.  Read more »

Scream Machine to press Brisbane claims

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 3:55pm

Scream Machine will be out to book a berth in at least one important sprint race during the Brisbane winter carnival when he resumes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Moparee out to break drought at Sandown

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 2:00pm

Moparee chased Goodwood fancy Miracles Of Life home last start and co-trainer Simon Zahra says she can score her first win in a year at Sandown.  Read more »

Better late than never for Pride 2YO hope

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 1:45pm

Two-year-old Shadow Lord's debut in a low-key midweek race at Warwick Farm will create interest simply because his trainer rarely races juvenile horses.  Read more »

Coome leads Queensland race to 100 winners

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 1:40pm

Rockhampton-based Adrian Coome has become the first Queensland jockey to post a century of winners for 2013-2014.  Read more »

Odds-on Magician leaves it late

Tuesday 6 May 2014, 9:36am

Magician has had to call on his class to win the Group Three Mooresbridge Stakes at The Curragh at his first start since his Dubai failure.  Read more »

Pampelonne to debut for new stable

Monday 5 May 2014, 5:55pm

Group Two winner Pampelonne resumes for a new stable at Flemington with trainer Troy Corstens hoping the sprinter can return to his best form.  Read more »

Belle Couture entered for Flemington

Monday 5 May 2014, 5:50pm

Black Caviar's half-sister Belle Couture is among the nominations for a 1200m race at Flemington, the scene of many of the champion mare's wins.  Read more »

Payne hopes Laser Flash can win for Jooste

Monday 5 May 2014, 5:19pm

David Payne hopes Laser Flash can give South African businessman Markus Jooste victory at Rosehill, albeit on a smaller scale than his Hong Kong success.  Read more »

Tiger Tees after second Group One win

Monday 5 May 2014, 4:26pm

Trainer Joe Pride is hoping the predicted wet weather eventuates in Brisbane to give Tiger Tees his best chance to claim a second Group One win.  Read more »

Jolly hopes for more G1 glory in Goodwood

Monday 5 May 2014, 4:25pm

Richard Jolly rates Karacatis a live chance in The Goodwood as the trainer chases his second Group One after Kushadasi's South Australian Derby success.  Read more »

Time For War to do battle at Doomben

Monday 5 May 2014, 4:01pm

Time For War can help keep the momentum going for his sire Snitzel when he runs in the Champagne Classic at Doomben.  Read more »

Miracles run set to continue to Goodwood

Monday 5 May 2014, 1:34pm

Miracles Of Life has pulled up well from her Group Two win and is in line to back up in the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville.  Read more »

Miss France wins English 1000 Guineas

Monday 5 May 2014, 8:47am

Champion French trainer Andre Fabre has won his first English 1000 Guineas with Miss France at Newmarket.  Read more »

Streama favourite for Doomben Cup

Sunday 4 May 2014, 5:32pm

Triple Group One winner Streama is the favourite for the Doomben Cup which is likely to be her final start before she goes to the broodmare barn.  Read more »

Sprinters to clash in the Bribie Handicap

Sunday 4 May 2014, 4:56pm

The Listed Bribie Handicap is shaping as a clash between two of Queensland's better restricted sprinters, Our Boy Malachi and Cape Kidnappers.  Read more »

Blinkers for Bel Sprinter in Goodwood

Sunday 4 May 2014, 4:21pm

Bel Sprinter will have blinkers on for the first time in The Goodwood, while his younger brother Bel Rain will chase a city win in Melbourne on the same day.  Read more »

Ciaron Maher makes Queensland impact

Sunday 4 May 2014, 4:12pm

Ciaron Maher has spread his wings to include a win and a second with his first two starters in Queensland.  Read more »