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Sydney races find a new prince of hearts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »