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Sydney races find a new prince of hearts
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 7:44pm
Prince William couldn't make it to Randwick but the race day crowd found its own prince in star jockey Tommy Berry. Read more »
Winks full of praise for Our Voodoo Prince
Melbourne
Saturday 19 April 2014, 6:05pm
The Caulfield Cup could be a target for Our Voodoo Prince after the import earned high praise from jockey James Winks after his win in the Easter Cup. Read more »
Chad Schofield banned for 10 meetings
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 5:59pm
Chad Schofield has been outed for 10 meetings for careless riding aboard Casino Dancer in the Australian Oaks. Read more »
Waterhouse, Berry to the fore at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 5:57pm
Tommy Berry has described Queen Elizabeth Stakes day as the pinnacle of his career after he won the prized medal named in honour of his late brother. Read more »
Lane gets 24 meetings after Caulfield fall
Melbourne
Saturday 19 April 2014, 5:43pm
Damian Lane will miss 24 meetings after pleading guilty to careless riding during an inquiry into a fall at Caulfield. Read more »
Best Yet To Come takes out Princess Stakes
Brisbane
Saturday 19 April 2014, 5:07pm
Best Yet To Come is set to head to the spelling paddock after her Princess Stakes win but jockey Jason Taylor says she has winter carnival potential. Read more »
The Quarterback impressive at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 19 April 2014, 4:51pm
The Group One Goodwood in Adelaide is one of the options for three-year-old The Quarterback after he raced to an impressive win at Caulfield. Read more »
It's A Dundeel wins Sydney's biggest race
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 4:46pm
It's A Dundeel seals the deal with a stirring victory in Sydney's richest race, the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
River Delta stays unbeaten at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 19 April 2014, 4:19pm
River Delta has plenty to learn but has managed to stay unbeaten in the Geoff Murphy Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Waterhouse captures another major Cup win
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 4:11pm
Gai Waterhouse has claimed the Melbourne and Sydney Cups in the same season after The Offer stormed to victory at Randwick. Read more »
Romance rises to the occasion in Aus Oaks
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 3:27pm
Donna Logan has claimed a satisfying Oaks win at Randwick with Rising Romance, making up for past disappointments. Read more »
Happy As Hell in line for Qld Derby start
Melbourne
Saturday 19 April 2014, 3:01pm
Connections of Happy As Hell are aiming the three-year-old at the Queensland Derby after his victory over 1800m at Caulfield. Read more »
Sidestep overcomes slow start in Sovereign
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 2:57pm
Sidestep has continued his good autumn form with a win in the Royal Sovereign Stakes at Randwick to set up a Group One assignment, Read more »
Angel Of Mercy lands early carnival spoils
Brisbane
Saturday 19 April 2014, 2:51pm
Sydney trainer Gerald Ryan looks set for a bumper Queensland winter racing carnival after Angel Of Mercy's win at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Tommy Berry wins G1 for his twin Nathan
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 2:46pm
An emotional Tommy Berry has scored a sentimental Queen Of The Turf Stakes victory aboard outsider Diamond Drille. Read more »
Eloping scores runaway G3 win at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 2:25pm
Speedy filly Eloping showed she had the toughness to match her brilliance, winning the Royal Randwick Stakes at her seventh start this campaign. Read more »
Gear addition works a treat for Ms Mazetti
Melbourne
Saturday 19 April 2014, 1:50pm
Ms Mazetti has narrowly held off the favourite Inkulu to claim the Jack Elliott Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Beast a beauty in South Pacific Classic
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 1:37pm
New Zealand three-year-old Beauty's Beast has won the Listed South Pacific Classic at Randwick for Windsor Park Stud. Read more »
Veuvelicious earns Champagne Stakes berth
Sydney
Saturday 19 April 2014, 1:04pm
Victorian filly Veuvelicious has earned a shot at the Group One Champagne Stakes after an easy win at Randwick. Read more »
Good Friday racing a sell-out at Lingfield
London
Saturday 19 April 2014, 8:00am
The inaugural Good Friday race meeting in Britain has been hailed a success with the gates closed at Lingfield. Read more »
Artificial insemination ban to continue
Sydney
Friday 18 April 2014, 5:35pm
The Federal Court has rejected an appeal by Bruce McHugh that banning artificial insemination is a restraint of trade. Read more »
Improving track to help Sertorius in Cup
Melbourne
Friday 18 April 2014, 5:16pm
Jamie Edwards can't fault Sydney Cup hope Sertorius and the trainer hopes the track continues to improve to boost the stayer's chances in the 3200m race. Read more »
Newitt hungry for more Sydney success
Melbourne
Friday 18 April 2014, 3:52pm
Craig Newitt will be out to add to his previous Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Sydney Cup wins when he rides for Chris Waller at Randwick. Read more »
Flying Home ready to return at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Friday 18 April 2014, 3:24pm
Barry Baldwin says Flying Home has recovered from a tough run on a hard track and is ready for a bold showing at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Donna Logan has unfinished Oaks business
Sydney
Friday 18 April 2014, 2:58pm
New Zealand trainer Donna Logan is pleased to see clear skies ahead of the Oaks as she prepares Rising Romance for a Classic win. Read more »
Kah chasing two milestones at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 18 April 2014, 2:56pm
Apprentice Jamie Kah needs one city win to outride her claim but also gets the chance at a breakthrough stakes win with feature race rides at Caulfield. Read more »
Derby winner's sister chasing Oaks upset
Melbourne
Friday 18 April 2014, 2:08pm
Blue Eyes, a sister to 2012 Australian Derby winner Ethiopia, will line up as an ATC Oaks outsider at Randwick. Read more »
Waller's QE team to rise to the occasion
Sydney
Friday 18 April 2014, 1:56pm
Fresh from his record training performance in the Doncaster Mile, Chris Waller has set his sights on winning the richest race of the autumn. Read more »
Hyland out for sure thing at Randwick
Melbourne
Friday 18 April 2014, 1:44pm
Pat Hyland is surprised at the small field to run in Saturday's Group One Queen Of The Turf at Randwick. Read more »
Sagatona warming up for winter carnival
Brisbane
Friday 18 April 2014, 12:03pm
Sagatona returns to racing at Eagle Farm with trainer Liam Birchley keen to target the Group One JJ Atkins for the two-year-olds. Read more »
Mull Of Killough wins at Newmarket
London
Friday 18 April 2014, 8:45am
Global traveller Mull Of Killough has made a winning return at Newmarket after an unsuccesful campaign in Australia and Dubai. Read more »
Toormore remains unbeaten after Craven
London
Friday 18 April 2014, 8:29am
Champion colt Toormore has kept his unbeaten record intact with victory in the Craven Stakes to kick off his three-year-old campaign. Read more »
Green Moon ready for Sydney's richest race
Melbourne
Thursday 17 April 2014, 6:08pm
Owner Lloyd Williams can't fault 2012 Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon ahead of the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Sidestep out to earn All Aged Stakes start
Sydney
Thursday 17 April 2014, 5:16pm
Talented colt Sidestep has figured in a gear change as he bids to earn a shot at one of the final Group One races of the Sydney carnival. Read more »
Options to pay off for Suavito in Aus Oaks
Melbourne
Thursday 17 April 2014, 4:52pm
Suavito's owners can earn a major return for their quick thinking in the Group One Australian Oaks at Randwick. Read more »
McDonald out to win special G1 for Messara
Sydney
Thursday 17 April 2014, 4:34pm
Racing NSW chairman and prominent owner-breeder John Messara will have a lot riding on It's A Dundeel in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
Saint Or Sinner chasing fifth win on end
Melbourne
Thursday 17 April 2014, 4:03pm
First emergency Saint Or Sinner has gained a start in the Easter Cup and will be out to cap his campaign with a fifth-straight win in his biggest test yet. Read more »
Tupac Amaru up to Sydney Cup task: Snowden
Sydney
Thursday 17 April 2014, 3:59pm
Handicaps are against his horse but Darley trainer Peter Snowden is giving Tupac Amaru a decent shot at beating his older rivals in the Sydney Cup. Read more »
Gauci chasing more success on Elwick Jack
Melbourne
Thursday 17 April 2014, 2:41pm
Jockey Darren Gauci and Elwick Jack will try to continue a successful partnership in the Victoria Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Sydney trip creates Aust angles for Recite
Sydney
Thursday 17 April 2014, 1:48pm
New Zealand filly Recite can clinch a campaign aimed at next season's Cox Plate if she runs up to expectations in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes. Read more »
Beatniks to bow out after Princess Stakes
Brisbane
Thursday 17 April 2014, 12:04pm
Trainer Steve O'Dea is hoping to send Beatniks to the spelling paddock on a winning note when he lines up in the Listed Princess Stakes. Read more »
Browne to keep top record on Excellantes
Brisbane
Thursday 17 April 2014, 11:34am
Trainer Robert Heathcote is banking on jockey Damian Browne bringing out the best in Excellantes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Sandiva sets up 1000 Guineas start
London
Thursday 17 April 2014, 9:46am
Frankie Dettori has labelled Sandiva a genuine 1000 Guineas chance after her win in the Nell Gwynn Stakes at Newmarket. Read more »
Italy to be removed from Pattern
London
Thursday 17 April 2014, 8:58am
Italy will be removed from the European Pattern due to non-payment of prize money and will have no internationally recognised black type races. Read more »
Wine 'N' Dine ends Begg's lean city run
Sydney
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 5:44pm
Randwick trainer Grahame Begg has celebrated an overdue city win courtesy of consistent gelding Wine 'N' Dine. Read more »
Rail to be moved further out at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 5:28pm
The rail will be at six metres for the second day of The Championships on the advice of chief steward Ray Murrihy. Read more »
First city winner for Freedman at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 5:20pm
Mitchell Freedman has trained his first city winner with Royal Glance remaining unbeaten after scoring at Sandown. Read more »
Dwayne Dunn returns as a winner at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 5:12pm
Jockey Dwayne Dunn has returned with a winner at Sandown in his first ride back from four months out because of injury. Read more »
Solicit vetted ahead of Queen Of The Turf
Sydney
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 4:54pm
Racing officials are confident Solicit will be fit to take her place in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes despite being vetted for a skin complaint. Read more »
Mr O'Ceirin resumes with focus on Qld trip
Melbourne
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 4:48pm
Mr O'Ceirin will resume in the Victoria Handicap at Caulfield on his way to a Group One target in Queensland. Read more »
Cahill continues sparkling Beaudesert form
Brisbane
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 4:09pm
Michael Cahill's affinity for racing at Beaudesert has continued with the leading Queensland jockey riding three winners at the track's mid-week meeting. Read more »
Inexperience a worry for McDonald Cup ride
Sydney
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 3:37pm
James McDonald rates Who Shot Thebarman a live Sydney Cup chance provided he can overcome his inexperience and handle the big-race occasion. Read more »
Le Roi confirms QE start with top gallop
Sydney
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 3:20pm
A race-day exhibition gallop has Le Roi on target to take on the country's best horses in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
Oaks hope Miss Selby bred to handle wet
Sydney
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 3:08pm
Trainer John Bary believes Miss Selby's breeding will help her on the wet Randwick track expected for the ATC Oaks. Read more »
Draw gives Elitist chance to perform: Wood
Brisbane
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 1:20pm
Elitist has drawn an inside barrier for the first time in her short career, giving trainer Kelso Wood added confidence about her return to racing. Read more »
O'Reilly's dual Doncastor winner Sacred Falls carves a place in history
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 11:59am
O'Reilly's outstanding colt Sacred Falls has carved his place in Australia's history books as the first colt to win back-to-back Gr.1 Doncastor miles in over 50 years. Read more »
Sharnee Rose retired due to injury
Sydney
Wednesday 16 April 2014, 9:27am
Sharnee Rose has been retired with a pastern injury, reducing the field for the Group One Queen of the Turf Stakes to nine. Read more »
The Offer retains Sydney Cup favouritism
Melbourne
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 6:34pm
Proven wet-track stayer The Offer has maintained his grip on Sydney Cup favouritism after the barrier draw for the 3200-metre race at Randwick. Read more »
It's A Dundeel stands alone as QE firmer
Sydney
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 6:27pm
The Queen Elizabeth draw has had little impact on betting on the $4 million race with It's A Dundeel the lone horse at the top of the market to tighten. Read more »
Lees hoping for upset in Queen Of The Turf
Melbourne
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 6:13pm
Kris Lees says the chances of Sharnee Rose winning the Queen Of The Turf Stakes at weight-for-age will hinge on the pace of the race. Read more »
Go Indy Go earns shot at Sydney carnival
Sydney
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 4:37pm
Adelaide trainer Leon Macdonald will bring SA Sires' Produce winner Go Indy Go to Sydney for the Champagne Stakes. Read more »
Hayes chasing back-to-back Easter Cups
Melbourne
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 4:34pm
David Hayes won last year's Easter Cup with Jet Away and is aiming fellow import Stipulate at the same Group Three race. Read more »
Miss Mossman confirms place in ATC Oaks
Sydney
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 4:32pm
The owners of Miss Mossman are backing John Sargent through their hip pockets to train his third Oaks winner for the season. Read more »
I'm In The Money to cash in at Randwick
Sydney
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 2:04pm
Wyong trainer Jeff Englebrecht will use a city race at Randwick to launch his bid for winning an important country feature with I'm In The Money. Read more »
Coffey hopes Luck's on side in 4000m race
Melbourne
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 1:54pm
Harry Coffey will again combine with stayer Luck's A Fortune to attempt a clean sweep of the Marathon Series at Sandown. Read more »
Soumillon booked for Spanish raider
London
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 8:23am
Christophe Soumillon will ride Noozhoh Canarias in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket where he will become the first Spanish horse to run in a British Classic. Read more »
Hopes still high for Hydrogen
London
Tuesday 15 April 2014, 8:18am
The chances of expensive colt Hydrogen emulating his brother Authorized in the Epsom Derby are slim but his owners hope he can live up to his price tag. Read more »
Ryan youngsters to continue the trend
Sydney
Monday 14 April 2014, 5:49pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is eyeing off more juvenile feature success in the $500,000 Royal Randwick Stakes and Fernhill Handicap. Read more »
Sydney's wet no worries for Newitt
Melbourne
Monday 14 April 2014, 5:47pm
Jockey Craig Newitt has no complaints about a heavy track at Randwick which will suit his Queen Elizabeth mount MyKingdom Of Fife. Read more »
Demon ready to roll in Victoria Handicap
Melbourne
Monday 14 April 2014, 3:53pm
Sistine Demon will aim to continue his hot streak of form in the Group Three Victoria Handicap at Caulfield. Read more »
Course proper gallop for Rising Romance
Sydney
Monday 14 April 2014, 3:22pm
Trainer Donna Logan is hoping a hit-out on the Randwick course proper will give her a guide on how Rising Romance handles the very wet track. Read more »
Future plans cause Solicit's Oaks switch
Melbourne
Monday 14 April 2014, 1:21pm
Solicit's connections have decided against running the classy filly in Saturday's Group One Australian Oaks to avoid flattening her on heavy ground. Read more »
Brisbane may be final stop for Streama
Sydney
Monday 14 April 2014, 1:04pm
Triple Group One winner Streama has more than likely run her last race in Sydney and could end her career in Brisbane. Read more »
Certerach possible for Melbourne Cup
London
Monday 14 April 2014, 9:35am
Trainer Mick Halford has the Melbourne Cup in mind for Certerach who beat Cavalryman to win the Gold Cup in Dubai. Read more »
Curragh work-outs delight O'Brien
London
Monday 14 April 2014, 8:29am
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has unveiled most of his big race contenders in post-racing gallops at The Curragh. Read more »
Arabian Gold could run in Queen Elizabeth
Sydney
Sunday 13 April 2014, 6:10pm
Trainer David Vandyke and Nick Moraitis will mull over whether to run three-year-old filly Arabian Gold in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
Dunn to make comeback at Sandown
Melbourne
Sunday 13 April 2014, 5:42pm
Jockey Dwayne Dunn will make his comeback at Sandown after spending the past four months on the sidelines through injury. Read more »
Rebel Dane could run in All Aged Stakes
Sydney
Sunday 13 April 2014, 5:18pm
Having been beaten by Lankan Rupee in the TJ Smith Stakes, Rebel Dane will embark on further Group One targets in the absence of the superstar. Read more »
Silent Achiever to run in Queen Elizabeth
Sydney
Sunday 13 April 2014, 4:21pm
Trainer Roger James has confirmed a Queen Elizabeth Stakes start for Silent Achiever who is unbeaten this autumn. Read more »
Angel Of Mercy may run in Queen of Turf
Sydney
Sunday 13 April 2014, 3:57pm
The owners of Angel Of Mercy are seriuosly considering paying a late entry to run the mare in the Group One Queen of the Turf. Read more »
Danza wins Arkansas Derby for Pletcher
Hot Springs
Sunday 13 April 2014, 2:18pm
The Todd Pletcher-trained Danza has sprung a surprise in the Arkansas Derby to put himself in the frame for the Kentucky Derby. Read more »
Typhoon Red wins Weetwood Handicap
Brisbane
Sunday 13 April 2014, 11:02am
Typhoon Red's win in the Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba has earned him the chance to compete in the Queensland winter carnival. Read more »
Scottish Grand National for Al Co
London
Sunday 13 April 2014, 10:41am
Trainer Peter Bowen has the Grand National at Aintree as a long-term target for Al Co following his win in the Scottish equivalent. Read more »
Sydney horse racing ushers in new era
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 7:05pm
Randwick's rich racing carnival has brought something new to Sydney's thoroughbred scene. Read more »
Blake Shinn strikes Gold with 1000th win
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 6:19pm
Jockey Blake Shinn has notched his 1000th career-win with victory aboard Arabian Gold in the Adrian Knox Stakes. Read more »
Halle caps Price's dream day at Caulfield
Saturday 12 April 2014, 6:02pm
Halle Rocks has capped a great day for the Mick Price stable with a fast-finishing Caulfield success. Read more »
Bring Something earns another Derby shot
Saturday 12 April 2014, 5:24pm
Bring Something will head to the South Australian Derby in winning form after scoring his maiden stakes win at Caulfield on Saturday. Read more »
Kiwi sprinter Natuzzi wins at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 12 April 2014, 5:21pm
New Zealand sprinter Natuzzi has made an impressive Australian debut with victory at Caulfield in a 1200-metre sprint. Read more »
Sacred Falls leads Waller Doncaster blitz
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 4:47pm
Sacred Falls has defended his Doncaster Mile title and led in a Chris Waller-trained first four in the famous race at Randwick. Read more »
Lankan Rupee sizzles in TJ Smith
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 4:12pm
Lankan Rupee showed why he is rated the world's best sprinter, demolishing a classy field to win the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Gauci guides Lucky Striker to city win
Melbourne
Saturday 12 April 2014, 3:40pm
Three-year-old Lucky Striker has landed his first city win at Caulfield and could now be given a shot at a Listed race in Adelaide. Read more »
Criterion proves he is the superior stayer
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 3:33pm
Criterion has belied his sprinting bloodlines to win the blue riband of three-year-old races, the Australian Derby at Randwick. Read more »
Tommy Berry rides to an emotional win
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 3:25pm
Tommy Berry has ridden The Offer to an emotional Chairman's Handicap win, one he dedicated to his late brother Nathan. Read more »
Wood's Seeking More winter carnival wins
Brisbane
Saturday 12 April 2014, 3:06pm
Seeking More made it five wins and a second from eight starts at Doomben when he beat Excellantes by a length. Read more »
Peggy Jean wins G1 Sires' Produce Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 2:57pm
Gerald Ryan will set his sights on the Champagne Stakes after Peggy Jean fought out a thrilling finish to win the Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Group One target beckons for Politeness
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 2:40pm
Victorian filly Politeness has unleashed a storming run to claim the PJ Bell Stakes, earning her consideration for a Group One start. Read more »
Moor Pressing for more Price mounts
Melbourne
Saturday 12 April 2014, 2:32pm
Daniel Moor helped his chances of getting more rides for trainer Mick Price with his win on two-year-old debutant Pressing at Caulfield. Read more »
Gypsy Diamond claims Carbine Club Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 1:47pm
Gypsy Diamond has claimed a compensatory Group Three win after missing a start in the $3 million Doncaster Mile. Read more »
Ali defies parade trend in Doomben victory
Brisbane
Saturday 12 April 2014, 1:32pm
Brave Ali became hot and bothered at Doomben but it didn't stop him from posting a win for new trainer Tony Gollan. Read more »
Cummings team wins Championship opener
Sydney
Saturday 12 April 2014, 1:23pm
Hallowed Crown has maintained his unbeaten record with a win in the opening race on Doncaster Mile day at Randwick. Read more »