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Stanley chasing wins in three states
Melbourne
Friday 4 April 2014, 3:28pm
Two-year-old Veuvelicious will spearhead trainer Brent Stanley's hopes of a three-state treble when she lines up in a Listed race at Rosehill. Read more »
Waller happy to forgive Ranvet form in BMW
Sydney
Friday 4 April 2014, 3:23pm
Chris Waller is prepared to overlook the Ranvet form of his own horse Foreteller - as well as the beaten favourite - when looking at the BMW chances. Read more »
Fresh Shamal Wind bound for Sangster
Melbourne
Friday 4 April 2014, 3:20pm
Robert Smerdon will use Saturday's Braybrook Handicap at Flemington as a Sportingbet Classic lead-up for Shamal Wind. Read more »
Bell shows faith in Schmidt for Oaks filly
Brisbane
Friday 4 April 2014, 3:14pm
Trainer Darren Bell has entrusted apprentice Priscilla Schmidt with the ride on Queensland Oaks aspirant Navelina. Read more »
Guymer's Vic stint starts on sombre note
Melbourne
Friday 4 April 2014, 3:11pm
NSW apprentice Shaun Guymer will have his close friend Nathan Berry in his thoughts when he rides at Flemington. Read more »
Nathan Berry to be remembered at Rosehill
Sydney
Friday 4 April 2014, 2:06pm
The death of popular jockey Nathan Berry has brought an outpouring of grief from his colleagues and heartbreak for his new wife Whitney. Read more »
Zabeelionaire out to bounce back to form
Melbourne
Friday 4 April 2014, 12:57pm
Group One winner Zabeelionaire will be out to snap a long absence from the winner's circle when he runs over 2000m at Flemington. Read more »
Country horse Vandalised comes to town
Brisbane
Friday 4 April 2014, 12:36pm
Central Queensland sprinter will come to town to race at Eagle Farm on the back of five straight wins at Rockhampton. Read more »
RV strikes Roy Higgins Medal
Melbourne
Friday 4 April 2014, 11:54am
Racing Victoria will award the Roy Higgins Medal to the winner of the Melbourne jockeys' premiership each season. Read more »
Silviniaco Conti wins at Aintree
Aintree
Friday 4 April 2014, 8:27am
Silviniaco Conti has won the Bowl on the first day of the Aintree festival to give his connections some joy after his Cheltenham fourth. Read more »
Tidal Bay tops Grand National field
London
Friday 4 April 2014, 8:22am
A max\imum field of 40 headed by Tidal Bay and Long Run has been declared for the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree. Read more »
Waterhouse wins with first jumps starter
Melbourne
Thursday 3 April 2014, 5:26pm
Champion trainer Gai Waterhouse has been successful with her first jumps starter Valediction winning a maiden hurdle at Warrnambool. Read more »
Outpouring of grief for Nathan Berry
Sydney
Thursday 3 April 2014, 5:19pm
The death of popular young jockey Nathan Berry from a rare illness has rocked the Australian racing industry. Read more »
Diamond-Slipper a benchmark double: Darley
Sydney
Thursday 3 April 2014, 4:22pm
The Blue Diamond Stakes-Golden Slipper double is as difficult as any in Australian racing with Earthquake set to join an exclusive club. Read more »
Jockey Nathan Berry in Sydney hospital
Sydney
Thursday 3 April 2014, 4:19pm
Nathan Berry has been transferred to a Sydney hospital with his twin brother Tommy set to ride in the Golden Slipper. Read more »
Voleuse De Couers a firmer for WFA clash
Melbourne
Thursday 3 April 2014, 4:06pm
Irish import Voleuse De Couers has been well backed to win the BMW and trainer Mike Moroney insists she can run a bold race. Read more »
Eagle Farm a stepping stone for smart colt
Brisbane
Thursday 3 April 2014, 4:02pm
Trainer Pat Duff has predicted a bright future for juvenile Our Rock O'Reilly who resumes at Eagle Farm ahead of a Queensland carnival campaign. Read more »
James respects Achiever's star BMW rivals
Sydney
Thursday 3 April 2014, 3:49pm
Silent Achiever's trainer Roger James agrees with the assessment of bookmakers who have rival runners Fiorente and It's A Dundeel heading BMW markets. Read more »
History of the Golden Slipper
Thursday 3 April 2014, 3:47pm
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Emotions running high for Slipper trainer
Sydney
Thursday 3 April 2014, 3:43pm
Bjorn Baker will try to win the Golden Slipper with Unencumbered in honour of jockey Nathan Berry who has died in a Sydney hospital. Read more »
Soosa Rama out to extend unbeaten run
Melbourne
Thursday 3 April 2014, 3:36pm
Colin Little will consider an interstate trip for Soosa Rama if she races up to expectations at Flemington. Read more »
Law out to prove Martin top Slipper judge
Sydney
Thursday 3 April 2014, 2:39pm
The partnership of syndicator Denise Martin and trainer Gai Waterhouse will be chasing Golden Slipper success for the second time. Read more »
Wet track a query for Solicit in Vinery
Melbourne
Thursday 3 April 2014, 2:29pm
Solicit's performance in the Vinery Stud Stakes will determine whether she remains in contention for a start in the ATC Oaks. Read more »
Lady Echelon poised to upstage the males
Brisbane
Thursday 3 April 2014, 2:02pm
A stakes winner against her own sex, Lady Echelon will chase her first victory in open company at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Damian Lane seizes Sydney opportunity
Melbourne
Thursday 3 April 2014, 1:13pm
Jockey Damian Lane intends to rebound from losing a prized ride with a win on You're So Good in the Group Two Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Walsh waiting on McCoy's decision
London
Thursday 3 April 2014, 9:51am
Irish jockey Mark Walsh will ride Colbert Station in the Grand National if champion jockey Tony McCoy opts for Double Seven as expected. Read more »
Panther could start in Yorkshire Cup
London
Thursday 3 April 2014, 9:21am
Brown Panther, who has not raced since finishing eighth in the Melbourne Cup, is set to return to the track in the Yorkshire Cup. Read more »
Earthquake ready to rumble in Slipper
Sydney
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 6:28pm
Unbeaten Darley filly Earthquake will take her place in the Golden Slipper at Rosehill after being passed fit by Racing NSW officials. Read more »
Lady Trickster win boosts Eloping form
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 5:41pm
Lady Trickster was no match for Golden Slipper-bound stablemate Eloping on debut but she got her turn in the winner's stall at Sandown. Read more »
Winter carnival plans for Doomben winner
Brisbane
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 5:30pm
Up-and-coming sprinter Olympic Anthem has booked his spot on Robert Heathcote's winter carnival team with a strong win at Doomben. Read more »
Decision time looms for Hvasstan's owners
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 5:02pm
Connections of Group Three winner Hvasstan are nearing a decision on the racing future of the stallion prospect. Read more »
Stewards, vets monitoring It's A Dundeel
Sydney
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 4:37pm
It's A Dundeel will gallop in front of Racing NSW stewards and vets before he is cleared to race in the Group One BMW at Rosehill. Read more »
Blackiston hopes Suavito can overcome draw
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 4:29pm
Nigel Blackiston believes the conditions of the Vinery Stud Stakes will suit Suavito but hopes a wide barrier doesn't cruel her chances. Read more »
Wet track to negate wide draw for Eloping
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 3:56pm
Connections of Victorian filly Eloping are disappointed by her wide draw but hopeful she has the speed and versatility to overcome it. Read more »
Vandalism suspected at Stawell track
Melbourne
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 3:44pm
The popular Stawell Cup Easter Sunday meeting has been abandoned with the track damaged by suspected vandalism. Read more »
Vayakhan earmarked for spring Group One
Sydney
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 3:42pm
Trainer David Vandyke left autumn options open for Vayakhan as he looks to the spring after the import's Warwick Farm win. Read more »
Ross steers Byrne in right direction
Brisbane
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 2:58pm
The advice of trainer Les Ross has helped deliver jockey Jim Byrne a Doomben victory aboard juvenile filly Despina. Read more »
Fiorente draws rails for Group One BMW
Sydney
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 10:45am
Fiorente will start from the rails in the Group One BMW with It's A Dundeel in barrier eight and Ranvet Stakes winner Silent Achiever in gate four. Read more »
Gordon Lord Byron to run in TJ Smith
Sydney
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 9:43am
Connections of Irish raider Gordon Lord Byron have confirmed the George Ryder Stakes winner will drop back to 1200 metres in the TJ Smith Stakes. Read more »
Earthquake pleases McEvoy in gallop
Sydney
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 9:42am
Earthquake has pleased jockey Kerrin McEvoy in a special training gallop at Warwick Farm, allaying fears a temperature could ruin her Golden Slipper bid. Read more »
Dude all the rage for National
London
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 9:02am
Monbeg Dude, owned by Mike Tindall, is expected to challenge Teaforthree for favouritism in the Grand National at Aintree. Read more »
Murtagh exonerated by inquiry
London
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 8:39am
Connections of King's Stand winner Sole Power have been exonerated after an inquiry into an alleged post-race incident. Read more »
Dunlop ponders next option for Red Cadeaux
London
Wednesday 2 April 2014, 8:30am
Global traveller Red Cadeaux is likely to be aimed at either Japan or Hong Kong following his creditable sixth in the Dubai World Cup. Read more »
Two tries at Flemington Gold for Salanitri
Melbourne
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 6:07pm
Trainer John Salanitri says he has one genuine chance and one rough hope of winning the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Reef at Flemington. Read more »
Slipper favourite in minor health scare
Sydney
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 5:57pm
Trainer Peter Snowden has reported Golden Slipper favourite Earthquake has had an elevated temperature but has responded to treatment. Read more »
BMW another clash of the heavyweights
Sydney
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 5:29pm
Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente, It's A Dundeel and Silent Achiever who upset the pair in the Ranvet, will do battle in the $1.5 million BMW. Read more »
Williams lands Aust Derby ride on Puccini
Melbourne
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 5:23pm
Leading jockey Craig Williams says getting the ATC Australian Derby ride on Puccini is a pleasant surprise. Read more »
Blinkers go on Unencumbered in Slipper
Melbourne
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 4:53pm
Trainer Bjorn Baker has turned to blinkers to help Unencumbered win the Golden Slipper at Rosehill. Read more »
Nathan Berry suffers illness complications
Sydney
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 4:41pm
Jockey Nathan Berry will be brought home to Sydney from Singapore as soon as practicable as he continues to fight a serious illness. Read more »
Earthquake draws wide in Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 4:11pm
Golden Slipper favourite Earthquake has eased slightly but is still a short price to win the world's richest race for two-year-olds. Read more »
Queanbeyan trainer chases first city win
Sydney
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 3:38pm
A concrete renderer yet to taste city success is hoping Oh So Adorable can give him a training breakthrough at Warwick Farm. Read more »
OIympic Anthem spearheads Heathcote charge
Brisbane
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 3:00pm
Weather permitting, Olympic Anthem will begin a campaign aimed at winter stakes races when he steps out at Doomben. Read more »
Platelet's sister ready for Sandown test
Melbourne
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 2:43pm
Intravenous, a half-sister to Group One winner Platelet, will attempt to remain unbeaten when she makes her city debut at Sandown. Read more »
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Earthquake draws out in G1 Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 12:33pm
Earthquake has drawn barrier 13 in the Golden Slipper with Mossfun in gate 11 for the $3.5 million two-year-old race at Rosehill. Read more »
Full field for Golden Slipper
Sydney
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 9:30am
A full field of 16 headed by long-time favourite Earthquake will take their places in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill. Read more »
Big guns stand ground for National
London
Tuesday 1 April 2014, 8:49am
All the leading contenders have been confirmed for the Grand National at the latest declaration stage for the famous steeplechase at Aintree. Read more »
Trainer John Sadler returns to Aquanita
Melbourne
Monday 31 March 2014, 6:28pm
John Sadler has decided to leave Malua Racing and re-join Aquanita as a trainer at Caulfield. Read more »
Modoc sneaks into Golden Slipper field
Sydney
Monday 31 March 2014, 5:55pm
Newcastle trainer Paul Perry is looking forward to having Modoc in the Golden Slipper which he won nine years ago with Stratum. Read more »
Sertorius chasing another 2400m win in BMW
Melbourne
Monday 31 March 2014, 5:38pm
Sertorius is unbeaten in two starts over 2400m and will be out to add his name to recent Victorian-trained winners of the Group One BMW at Rosehill. Read more »
Rising Romance to take on Zanbagh
Sydney
Monday 31 March 2014, 4:44pm
Rising Romance will be out to restore some New Zealand pride when the Donna Logan-trained filly runs in the Vinery Stud Stakes. Read more »
Written Up going for Gold at Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 31 March 2014, 4:04pm
Trainer George Osborne is hoping a long-range plan can come to fruition at Flemington when last start winner Written Up contests the VOBIS Gold Reef. Read more »
Tulloch the path to Derby for Koroibete
Sydney
Monday 31 March 2014, 3:30pm
The Australian Derby credentials of Koroibete will be tested in the Tulloch Stakes with trainer Gerald Ryan happy to back him up a week later. Read more »
Second Effort put down after leg injury
Melbourne
Monday 31 March 2014, 12:42pm
Tough sprinter Second Effort has been euthanised after breaking a hind leg in trackwork at Caulfield. Read more »
The Offer penalised 1kg for win
Sydney
Monday 31 March 2014, 11:57am
The Gai Waterhouse-trained The Offer has receieved a 1kg Sydney Cup penalty for his win in the Manion Cup. Read more »
O'Brien laments Ruler's World Cup flop
London
Monday 31 March 2014, 8:10am
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has put Ruler Of The World's failure in Dubai down to the artificial Tapeta surface. Read more »
Benny's Buttons on Stradbroke path
Brisbane
Sunday 30 March 2014, 5:42pm
Trainer Kelso Wood will set sprinter Benny's Buttons on a path towards the $1 million Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Home town honours to the Maktoums
Dubai
Sunday 30 March 2014, 5:34pm
Dubai's ruling Maktoum family has celebrated a trifecta in the World Cup with African Story, Mukhadram and Cat O'Mountain. Read more »
Glen Boss to ride El Roca in Doncaster
Sydney
Sunday 30 March 2014, 5:17pm
El Roca will attempt to snare an overdue Group One win in the Doncaster Mile with Glen Boss booked to ride. Read more »
Sistine Demon returns for Brisbane bid
Melbourne
Sunday 30 March 2014, 4:34pm
Summer revelation Sistine Demon is back in work with an Easter target and the Brisbane winter carnival on his agenda. Read more »
The Offer now favourite for Sydney Cup
Melbourne
Sunday 30 March 2014, 4:33pm
Gai Waterhouse is excited about the Sydney Cup prospects of former Irish horse The Offer who is now favourite following his Manion Cup win. Read more »
No decision on next start for Irish raider
Sydney
Sunday 30 March 2014, 3:58pm
The weather will determine the second Sydney start for Irish vistor Gordon Lord Byron, winner of the Group One George Ryder Stakes. Read more »
Oakleigh Girl ready for Slipper tilt
Sydney
Sunday 30 March 2014, 3:41pm
Oakleigh Girl will try to win the Golden Slipper first-up and jockey Craig Newitt can't fault the filly on the back of two pleasing Sydney barrier trials. Read more »
BMW hopeful thrills Boss in Valley gallop
Melbourne
Sunday 30 March 2014, 1:54pm
Jockey Glen Boss is confident Voleuse De Coeurs can run a bold race in the Group One BMW after she pleased him in an exhibition gallop. Read more »
Dickinson defends Tapeta surface
Dubai
Sunday 30 March 2014, 10:30am
Developer Michael Dickinson has defended the Tapeta surface used at Dubai's Meydan racecourse. Read more »
Double triumph for Japan in Dubai
Dubai
Sunday 30 March 2014, 10:00am
Japanese horses Gentildonna and Just A Way have won the two major support races on the Dubai World Cup program. Read more »
African Story wins $US10m Dubai World Cupb
Dubai
Sunday 30 March 2014, 5:52am
Jockey Silvestre De Sousa asked African Story for his effort with 400 metres left of the $US10 million Dubai World Cup and eventually won the battle. Read more »
Clipperton scores Group win at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 6:26pm
Top apprentice jockey Sam Clipperton has finally scored his first Group win on Intimate Moment for trainer and mentor Ron Quinton. Read more »
Tegan Harrison outrides metrop allowance
Brisbane
Saturday 29 March 2014, 5:18pm
Tegan Harrison has joined an elite group in outriding her apprentice's allowance with Rudy's win at Doomben. Read more »
Criterion triumphs in G1 Rosehill Guineas
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 4:59pm
The David Payne-trained Criterion has scored a breakthrough Group One win in the Rosehill Guineas and moved to favourite for the ATC Australian Derby. Read more »
Oaks-bound filly gives Weir Valley treble
Melbourne
Saturday 29 March 2014, 4:29pm
May's Dream is on an Australasian Oaks path after giving trainer Darren Weir a treble at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Irish raider plunders Aust Group One race
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 4:23pm
Irish raider Gordon Lord Byron has shaken up the Sydney autumn carnival with victory in the $1 million George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Sidestep bounces back to form at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 3:47pm
Three-year-old Sidestep could have earned a shot at the TJ Smith Stakes with his first win in 12 months in the Darby Munro Stakes. Read more »
Tiger Tees gives Pride another Group One
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 3:41pm
Trainer Joe Pride's successful autumn carnival has continued with Tiger Tees taking out the Group One Galaxy at Rosehill. Read more »
Bring Me The Maid cements Slipper berth
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 3:15pm
Bring Me The Maid has held off a late challenge from Peggy Jean in the Magic Night Stakes to confirm a Golden Slipper start. Read more »
Valley winner for little-known stallion
Melbourne
Saturday 29 March 2014, 3:00pm
Well-related but obscure stallion Speed 'N' Power has sired Bullpit to score a narrow win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Avoid Lightning scores narrow Rosehill win
Melbourne
Saturday 29 March 2014, 2:40pm
Former Adelaide mare Avoid Lightning has prevailed in a photo finish to the Birthday Card Stakes at Rosehill in her second start for trainer Les Bridge. Read more »
Stewards quiz Munce over Fire Within ride
Brisbane
Saturday 29 March 2014, 2:11pm
Doomben stewards have questioned leading jockey Chris Munce about his tactics on beaten second favourite Fire Within at Doomben. Read more »
Wayward Time For War wins Pago Pago Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 1:55pm
Time For War has given his connections a few anxious moments in the Pago Pago Stakes before recording his second win in as many starts. Read more »
Tommy Berry pays tribute to twin brother
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 1:27pm
After winning the first race of the day at Rosehill, jockey Tommy Berry paid an emotional tribute to his brother Nathan who remains in an induced coma. S Read more »
Longines to partner Australian Turf Club
Sydney
Saturday 29 March 2014, 12:01pm
Luxury watch brand Longines will be an official partner of the Australian Turf Club with naming rights to its richest race, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Read more »
Dunn takes another step towards return
Melbourne
Friday 28 March 2014, 5:39pm
Jockey Dwayne Dunn rode in jumpouts at Flemington on Friday as he continues his comeback from a back injury. Read more »
Heavy track holds no fears for Terravista
Sydney
Friday 28 March 2014, 5:18pm
Terravista steps into weight-for-age company for the first time in the George Ryder Stakes with Joe Pride unconcerned about the prospect of a wet track. Read more »
Williams's two-year wait ends in Ryder
Melbourne
Friday 28 March 2014, 5:14pm
Jockey Craig Williams has waited two years to ride Gordon Lord Byron in Saturday's Group One George Ryder Stakes. Read more »
Wet track suits Knead The Dough: Walter
Sydney
Friday 28 March 2014, 5:03pm
Knead The Dough will have conditions to suit as she strives for her first black-type win in the Epona Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Battler out for Valley miracle with Widow
Melbourne
Friday 28 March 2014, 4:35pm
Trainer Timothy Grace hopes to defeat racing's superpowers with his cheap buy Rich Widow at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Two hurdles for Dissident in Guineas
Melbourne
Friday 28 March 2014, 4:07pm
Peter Moody says Dissident must overcome two tough obstacles in order to claim Saturday's Group One Rosehill Guineas. Read more »
Jabali confirmed for $3.5m Golden Slipper
Sydney
Friday 28 March 2014, 3:57pm
Trainer Mick Price has confirmed Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Jabali will take his place in the Golden Slipper. Read more »
Wendy Kelly makes second Charge at Sydney
Sydney
Friday 28 March 2014, 3:56pm
Victorian trainer Wendy Kelly will try her luck at Rosehill for the second time, six years since her only other Sydney runner. Read more »
Home choice the tough option for Griffiths
Melbourne
Friday 28 March 2014, 3:37pm
Trainer Robbie Griffiths was surprised to see the quality of opposition for Prettyhappyaboutit at Moonee Valley. Read more »