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Jack Be Quick on back-up from unlucky run

Friday 21 March 2014, 1:53pm

Jack Be Quick has recovered so well from an unlucky run, trainer Kevin Kemp will send him round at Eagle Farm on a seven-day back-up.  Read more »

Family flies to Nathan Berry in Singapore

Friday 21 March 2014, 9:47am

Jockeys Tommy Berry and Glyn Schofield have flown to Singapore to be with their brother and son-in-law Nathan Berry who is battling illness.  Read more »

Philip Fenton hearing adjourned again

Friday 21 March 2014, 8:28am

It will be another several weeks before an Irish court hears charges against trainer Philip Fenton relating to the possession of steroids.  Read more »

Fort Sumter lumps big weight to city win

Thursday 20 March 2014, 6:12pm

Country-trained galloper Fort Sumter has defied a big weight to score a deserved victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Suspension to cost Cassidy Slipper ride

Thursday 20 March 2014, 5:56pm

Jockey Jim Cassidy has been given a three-meeting ban out of Warwick Farm to go with a midweek suspension incurred at Newcastle.  Read more »

Scott cautious about Stratcombe's comeback

Thursday 20 March 2014, 5:12pm

Trainer Brett Scott hopes Stratcombe can make a strong return to racing from a lung infection when he resumes at Sandown.  Read more »

White Sage injured, out of Coolmore

Thursday 20 March 2014, 4:25pm

Trainer John O'Shea has lost another autumn carnival hopeful with White Sage breaking down in her final piece of work before the Coolmore Classic.   Read more »

Ranvet a formidable test for Waller's team

Thursday 20 March 2014, 4:01pm

Weight of numbers usually work out for Chris Waller but it might not be the case for his three runners in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.   Read more »

Sydney out, Brisbane in for Poste Restante

Thursday 20 March 2014, 3:31pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster has abandoned Sydney autumn carnival plans for Poste Restante but expects the mare to race well at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Bachman adds to Ryan's juvenile haul

Thursday 20 March 2014, 3:23pm

The Group One Champagne Stakes has firmed as an autumn option for Bachman following a breakthrough win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Demi as good as ever for Coolmore: Conners

Thursday 20 March 2014, 2:45pm

Dear Demi's rating as one of Australia's best racemares shouldn't be forgotten when assessing the Coolmore Classic, trainer Clarry Conners says.  Read more »

Valley specialist in Group One bid

Thursday 20 March 2014, 2:19pm

A strong Moonee Valley record in lesser grade has prompted trainer Robbie Griffiths to give It Is Written his chance in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Tony Vasil fined over poolside scuffle

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:54pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has been fined over a confrontation with a stablehand from a rival Caulfield yard.  Read more »

Newitt keeping faith in Samaready

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:44pm

Jockey Craig Newitt is hoping Samaready can deliver a belated reward for his loyalty when she runs in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Bad-tempered pair chasing Valley victories

Thursday 20 March 2014, 1:16pm

Suavito and You're So Good are a handful at home but Nigel Blackiston has them primed for their respective Moonee Valley assignments.  Read more »

Apprentice bags strong book at Eagle Farm

Thursday 20 March 2014, 12:52pm

Up-and-coming apprentice Travis Wolfgram is hoping to capitalise on a strong books of rides at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

McDonald redeems himself with Hawkes team

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:42pm

Jockey James McDonald has made up for a city defeat on Mecir to partner the sprinter to victory in the Group Three Newmarket Handicap at Newcastle.  Read more »

Illness rules Nathan Berry out of Slipper

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:18pm

Jockey Nathan Berry faces an extended stay in a Singapore hospital due to viral encephalitis and will miss the Golden Slipper mount on Unencumbered.  Read more »

Michael Cahill suspended at Doomben

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:15pm

Leading jockey Michael Cahill will miss seven meetings after being suspended for careless riding at Doomben.  Read more »

Go The Knuckle faces tough task at Sandown

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 6:06pm

Robert Smerdon has revised his opinion on the chances of Go The Knuckle at Sandown after a quality field accepted for the City of Greater Dandenong Stakes.  Read more »

De Little Engine powers to Sandown win

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:59pm

De Little Engine has won at Sandown and Danny O'Brien hopes the same colours can be carried to victory in the William Reid Stakes with Shamexpress.  Read more »

O'Shea has faith in Coolmore Classic pair

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:42pm

Markets suggest otherwise, but trainer John O'Shea is convinced his two Coolmore Classic runners are live chances in the Group One race.  Read more »

Brown puts faith in small but select team

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:38pm

Spinifex Fire has ensured Golden Slipper-winning trainer Bruce Brown is still a force in Queensland racing despite reducing his numbers.  Read more »

Fiorente, Dundeel to dominate in Ranvet

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 5:18pm

The Ranvet Stakes clash between heavyweights Fiorente and It's A Dundeel is expected to be a portent of things to come in the autumn.  Read more »

Trackwork the key for Fontelina: Cummings

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:57pm

Fontelina is coming off one of the worst runs of his career but Anthony Cummings insists there are positives going into the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Rustle Of Silk to end Cleary city drought

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:55pm

Frank Cleary can't remember the last time he had a runner in Sydney, but is hoping Rustle Of Silk will give him some new, happy memories.  Read more »

Injury puts Secret Harmony career on hold

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:37pm

Promising Brisbane three-year-old Secret Harmony will be sidelined indefinitely because of a leg injury.  Read more »

Late Charge in Derby test at Sandown

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:18pm

A minor setback ruled Late Charge out of the Alister Clark Stakes but the colt will be out to get Derby ambitions back on track in a race at Sandown.  Read more »

Valley wins out over Rosehill for Solicit

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 4:07pm

Top filly Solicit will be kept in Melbourne to run at Moonee Valley instead of the Phar Lap Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel draws inside gate in Ranvet

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 12:49pm

New Zealand-trained It's A Dundeel has drawn an inside barrier for his Ranvet Stakes clash with Fiorente.  Read more »

Group 1 winner to stand at Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 10:54am

Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds are delighted to announce the acquisition of Unusual Suspect...  Read more »

Rails draw for Samaready in Willian Reid

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 10:39am

Group One winners Samaready, Shamexpress and Fawkner headline a field of 10 for the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Seventeen to run in Coolmore

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 10:16am

Last year's runner-up Red Tracer will miss the Coolmore Classic with seventeen fillies and mares to run in the Group One race at Rosehill.  Read more »

British jockey banned for six months

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 9:20am

Emirates racing stewards have banned British rider Pat Cosgrave for six months for improper riding in a race in Dubai.  Read more »

Injury ends Seabass National dream

Wednesday 19 March 2014, 8:56am

Grand National contender Seabass has suffered a career-threatening injury ahead of the world's most famous steeplechase.  Read more »

Bernabeu seriously injured in track gallop

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:59pm

The John O'Shea-trained Bernabeu has broken down during Randwick trackwork with vets in a battle to save the three-year-old's life.  Read more »

Zoustar set to continue autumn campaign

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:45pm

Valuable colt Zoustar will continue his autumn campaign after being cleared of serious injury following his Canterbury Stakes failure.  Read more »

Vasil to plead guilty at RAD Board hearing

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:37pm

Tony Vasil has instructed legal counsel to plead guilty on his behalf to a charge relating to an altercation with a stablehand.  Read more »

Thump a late entry for William Reid Stakes

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:14pm

Three-year-old filly Thump will be given her chance against weight-for-age sprinters in the Group One William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Public to get hands on Golden Slipper

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 5:01pm

The coveted Golden Slipper will go on display at Parramatta Westfield this Thursday, ahead of April's $3.5 million race.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee back in training for TJ Smith

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:44pm

Star sprinter Lankan Rupee has returned to work after a break to prepare for the Group One TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

A Time For Julia pleases Moody stable

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:42pm

A Time For Julia has done everything right in the stable since her Randwick win and is set to back up in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Jockey Nathan Berry struck down by illness

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:27pm

Australian jockey Nathan Berry is in a Singapore hospital undergoing treatment for suspected viral encephalitis.  Read more »

Varboss out to boost SA Derby hopes

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 4:17pm

Three-year-old Varboss will chase a breakthrough win at Sandown in a race which could confirm a South Australian Derby campaign.  Read more »

Cassidy, Moody chasing more autumn success

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 3:42pm

Jim Cassidy and Peter Moody teamed up to win the Randwick Guineas and they will continue their association with Strawberry Boy at Newcastle.  Read more »

Fiorente confirmed for WFA Ranvet Stakes

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 2:24pm

Gai Waterhouse has given Australia's best racehorse Fiorente the seal of approval to take on It's A Dundeel in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Damian Browne wins appeal against ban

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 2:17pm

Experienced Group One jockey Damian Browne is free to ride through the Sydney autumn carnival after winning an appeal against suspension.  Read more »

Ex-Darley horses set for World Cup night

Monday 17 March 2014, 6:37pm

Last year's Caulfield Guineas winner Long John is one of the former Australian-trained gallopers set to compete on World Cup night in Dubai.  Read more »

Slipper favourite Earthquake returns

Monday 17 March 2014, 6:31pm

The Reisling Stakes sets up a clash between Golden Slipper favourites Earthquake and Mossfun who are both unbeaten in three starts.  Read more »

Red Tracer to carry 59kg in Coolmore

Monday 17 March 2014, 5:51pm

Red Tracer will be up with the best mares to ever win the Coolmore Classic if she can carry 59kg to victory in the Group One race.  Read more »

Spirit Of Boom chasing breakthrough G1

Monday 17 March 2014, 5:35pm

Spirit Of Boom has had to settle for second in two Group Ones this year but gets another chance to break through at that level in the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Silent Achiever to take on Fiorente

Monday 17 March 2014, 5:03pm

New Zealand mare Silent Achiever has bounced back from injury in Group One winning form and is ready to take on the Ranvet field.  Read more »

Two-state stakes missions for Blackiston

Monday 17 March 2014, 4:32pm

Trainer Nigel Blackiston has chances in stakes races in two states this weekend as his carnival team progresses towards thier main targets.  Read more »

Boss suspension dates changed

Monday 17 March 2014, 4:23pm

Glen Boss will ride Paris Match in the Keith Nolan Classic after having the start date of a suspension deferred.  Read more »

Jamie Mott keen to give jumps racing a go

Monday 17 March 2014, 2:30pm

Jockey Jamie Mott wants to combine jumps racing with his flat race riding this winter and expects to be qualified in the next couple of weeks.  Read more »

Local bookies cleaned out by Lord's win

Monday 17 March 2014, 1:03pm

Lord Winderemere's Gold Cup win cleaned out bookmakers close to his home and celebrations are continuing in County Cork.  Read more »

Proven Thoroughbreds begin 2014 in style

Monday 17 March 2014, 11:52am

Trainer Guy Walter took the bold step of backing up a pair of PROVEN gallopers at Goulburn on Friday within a week of their previous runs. And it worked a treat!  Read more »

Tommy Berry wins Hong Kong Derby for Moore

Sunday 16 March 2014, 8:42pm

Tommy Berry has won Hong Kong's biggest domestic race, the Group One Derby on Designs on Rome.  Read more »

Weight-for-age star Appearance for Ryder

Sunday 16 March 2014, 5:58pm

The George Ryder Stakes us shaping as a clash between the older and the younger with three-year-olds El Roca and Eurozone to head to the race.  Read more »

Zoustar treated for mild lameness

Sunday 16 March 2014, 5:23pm

Zoustar has been treated for mild lameness following his failure in the Canterbury Stakes which has upset his autumn schedule.  Read more »

Doyle looking to Aimee to star in winter

Sunday 16 March 2014, 4:42pm

Gold Coast trainer Noel Doyle is pinning his winter carnival hopes on improving filly Aimee who has now won three from five starts.  Read more »

Samaready back to Valley for G1 sprint

Sunday 16 March 2014, 3:59pm

Samaready will run in the Group One William Reid Stakes as she looks to bounce back to winning form for the first time this campaign.  Read more »

Lucky Raquie to take on Earthquake

Sunday 16 March 2014, 3:54pm

Black Opal Stakes winner Lucky Raquie will be given her chance against Earthquake in the Reisling Stakes as long as the track is dtry.  Read more »

Ashley Butler to appeal suspension

Sunday 16 March 2014, 3:03pm

Queensland apprentice Ashley Butler will appeal the severity of an eight meeting ban for overuse of the whip.  Read more »

Ruby Walsh operation a success

Sunday 16 March 2014, 10:36am

Irish jockeys Ruby Walsh and Bryan Cooper are recovering well after operations to repair broken bones suffered in falls at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Mullins and Wylie accept their fate

Sunday 16 March 2014, 8:05am

The result of the Cheltenham Gold Cup will stand with Graham Wylie, owner of runner-up On HIs Own deciding not to appeal the stewards' decision.  Read more »

Glen Boss to miss Rosehill Guineas meeting

Saturday 15 March 2014, 7:36pm

Leading jockey Glen Boss has been suspended at Randwick and will miss the Rosehill Guineas meeting.  Read more »

Shamalia wins the Listed Fireball Stakes

Saturday 15 March 2014, 7:28pm

Shamalia has won the Listed Fireball Stakes in a tight finish to give Bart and James Cummings a win on Randwick Guineas day.  Read more »

Written Up ploughs throgh Bendigo mud

Saturday 15 March 2014, 7:05pm

Three-year-old Written Up had been working up to a win and appreciated getting on a wet track to win the Bendigo Guineas.  Read more »

Fat Al brings up milestone for Moody-Nolen

Saturday 15 March 2014, 6:33pm

Fat Al has returned to winning form in the Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo to give trainer Peter Moody and jockey Luke Nolen a milestone win.  Read more »

Appearance wins the Canterbury Stakes

Saturday 15 March 2014, 6:27pm

Appearance has stamped herself as Sydney's leading weight-for-age performer in the Canterbury Stakes, her third win from three autumn starts.  Read more »

Ollie Vollie races into Qld record books

Saturday 15 March 2014, 5:59pm

Ollie Vollie has continued to defy his advancing years with a stirring win in the $100,000 Gold Coast Stakes.  Read more »

A Time For Julia wins Roy Higgins Tribute

Saturday 15 March 2014, 5:16pm

A Time For Julia has put herself firmly in the frame for the Group One Coolmore Classic with victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Dissident, Cassidy win G1 Randwick Guineas

Saturday 15 March 2014, 5:06pm

Dissident's Randwick Guineas victory has given trainer Peter Moody his first Sydney Group One win since Black Caviar ran her last race.  Read more »

Signoff earns high praise from Rawiller

Saturday 15 March 2014, 4:44pm

Signoff has stamped himself as a stayer on the rise at Bendigo, earning high praise from jockey Brad Rawiller.  Read more »

Diamond Drille redeems herself at Randwick

Saturday 15 March 2014, 4:42pm

Gai Waterhouse says the difference between Diamond Drille from one week to the next comes down to a better racetrack.  Read more »

Young jockey still critical after fall

Saturday 15 March 2014, 4:23pm

Promising young jockey Ashley Frye is in a critical condition following a race fall at Ashburton.  Read more »

Villa Verde lives up to the Challenge

Saturday 15 March 2014, 4:21pm

Villa Verde has beaten a field of class sprinters to win the Challenge Stakes at Randwick from Group One winner Snitzerland.  Read more »

Eloping dominant in Gold Rush at Bendigo

Saturday 15 March 2014, 3:51pm

Speedy filly Eloping has scored a dominant all-the-way win at Bendigo with expensive colt Wilderness finishing fourth.  Read more »

Miss Stash continues rise through grades

Saturday 15 March 2014, 3:45pm

Miss Stash has confirmed her ranking as one of Queensland's most promising horses in a Gold Coast win, her fourth from nine starts.  Read more »

Lucky Symbol posts first-up Bendigo win

Saturday 15 March 2014, 3:16pm

The Phillip Stokes-trained three-year-old Lucky Symbol has taken his record to four wins from five starts with a first-up victory at Bendigo.  Read more »

Junoob wins Listed Randwick City Stakes

Saturday 15 March 2014, 3:09pm

A firm track has brought out the best in English import Junoob who has won his first Australian stakes race at Randwick.  Read more »

Valentia, Believe Yourself into Slipper

Saturday 15 March 2014, 2:34pm

The Golden Slipper fortunes of Gerald Ryan plunged then soared with Time For War a late scratching at Randwick before Believe Yourself won.  Read more »

Splash Of Moet salutes for Moody stable

Saturday 15 March 2014, 1:56pm

Former Adelaide mare Splash Of Moet has made a winning debut for new trainer Peter Moody at Bendigo.  Read more »

Walsh out for at least two months

Saturday 15 March 2014, 9:50am

Leading rider Ruby Walsh will spend at least two months on the sidelines after breaking his arm in a fall at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Mullins leading trainer at Cheltenham

Saturday 15 March 2014, 9:45am

A victory on the final day has given Willie Mullins the honour of being the leading trainer at the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Lord Windemere in controversial Gold win

Saturday 15 March 2014, 9:42am

Lord Windermere has won the Cheltenham Gold Cup after a stewards' hearing but connections of the runner-up are considering an appeal.  Read more »

Oliver guides Pheidon to Alister Clark win

Friday 14 March 2014, 10:26pm

Damien Oliver and Gai Waterhouse have combined for another Group race victory, this time with three-year-old Pheidon in the Alister Clark Stakes.  Read more »

London Lolly in line for Sydney trip

Friday 14 March 2014, 9:34pm

Two-year-old filly London Lolly has claimed a valuable stakes win in the St Albans Stakes at Moonee Valley and could get the chance to add to it in Sydney.  Read more »

Singleton racing fine donated to charity

Friday 14 March 2014, 5:58pm

John Singleton's $15,000 fine out of the More Joyous inquiry will be donated to charity, Racing NSW has confirmed.  Read more »

Zoustar to turn heads in return: Cassidy

Friday 14 March 2014, 5:24pm

Zoustar's development as an equine speciman has impressed jockey Jim Cassidy as the colt resumes as favourite to make a winning debut at weight-for-age.  Read more »

QLD hopeful Margins eyes Randwick success

Friday 14 March 2014, 4:39pm

Toowoomba-based trainer Ben Currie is hoping his first Sydney runner, Margins, will prove his mettle against the city competition.  Read more »

Atlante out to continue Schofield G1 run

Friday 14 March 2014, 4:37pm

Jockey Glyn Schofield expects Atlante to be in the finish of the Randwick Guineas, as well as other feature races during the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

O'Hara returns with added autumn incentive

Friday 14 March 2014, 4:21pm

Kathy O'Hara missed out a Group One opportunity in Melbourne but she is optimistic some breaks will go her way dring the Sydney autumn.  Read more »

Barrier dents Snowden's farewell hopes

Friday 14 March 2014, 2:27pm

Paul Snowden will saddle up his last runner as Darley's Melbourne foreman in the Bendigo Guineas but admits a wide barrier makes things tough for Sabkhat.  Read more »

Ryan still weighing up Slipper hopefuls

Friday 14 March 2014, 2:02pm

There has been no shortage of young talent in Gerald Ryan's team but he doubts if he has one left to fit the profile of a proper Golden Slipper runner.  Read more »

Gollan eyeing Glory at the Gold Coast

Friday 14 March 2014, 12:28pm

Tony Gollan is hoping Rocket To Glory can live up to his name when he runs in the $100,000 Gold Coast Stakes.  Read more »

Secret Harmony must kick bad barrier habit

Friday 14 March 2014, 12:24pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida says Secret Harmony has picked up some bad habits from unfavourable barrier draws, but hopes he can kick them at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

More Of That makes it a new World order

Friday 14 March 2014, 7:41am

More Of That has caused an upset by beating Annie Power in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham after which four-time winner Big Buck's was retired.  Read more »

Higgins an idol to many

Thursday 13 March 2014, 6:22pm

Bart Cummings' Melbourne foreman Reg Fleming considers it a privilege to have met the great Roy Higgins.  Read more »