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Australian Guineas attracts field of 14

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 11:25am

Favourite Hucklebuck has drawn barrier eight of 14 for the Australian Guineas with his opposition to include Cox Plate winner Shamus Award.  Read more »

Johnny Murtagh retires from riding

Wednesday 26 February 2014, 7:23am

Popular Irish jockey Johnny Murtagh has announced his retirement to devote himself full time to training.  Read more »

Vlahos in inquiry no-show: Racing Victoria

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 5:48pm

Former BC3 Thoroughbreds chairman Bill Vlahos will not attend a stewards' inquiry into the collapse of the horse racing company, Racing Victoria says.  Read more »

No Doubt on form as McEvoy colt resumes

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 5:08pm

Golden Slipper hopeful Risen From Doubt will resume racing at Rosehill with an improved formline, thanks to Jabali's Blue Diamond Stakes placing.  Read more »

Weight scale helps Criterion in Guineas

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 2:39pm

The David Payne-trained Criterion wasn't suited at the weights in the CS Hayes Stakes first-up but can improve at set weights in the Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Forget Maybe out to revive autumn hopes

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 2:22pm

An indifferent return to racing cost Forget Maybe an Australian Guineas start and the three-year-old will be out to redeem himself at Randwick.  Read more »

Geegees Blackflash on brink of $1 million

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 12:13pm

A second-straight Launceston Cup win to Geegees Blackflash would see the Tasmanian star pass $1 million in stakes.  Read more »

Moment Of Change topweight for Newmarket

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 12:00pm

Moment Of Change has been given topweight of 58kg for the Group One Newmaket Handicap while Oakleigh Plate winner Lankan Rupee has 56.5kg.  Read more »

Blissful retirement for Kasbah

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 9:35am

Kasbah Bliss, a Group One winner on the Flat and an outstanding performer over jumps, has been retired by French trainer Francois Doumen.  Read more »

Crisford in new role with Godolphin

Tuesday 25 February 2014, 9:09am

Long-time Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford has resigned his position but will take up a new role with Sheikh Mohammed's operation.  Read more »

Polanski retirement not confirmed yet

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:19pm

Connections of Group One winner Polanski will wait for further veterinary advice before deciding if the colt races again after suffering a leg injury.  Read more »

Fawkner nominated for Flemington

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:08pm

Caulfield Cup winner Fawkner has been nominated for a Group Three race at Flemington in which he would carry 61kg.  Read more »

Koroibete begins Derby campaign

Monday 24 February 2014, 6:01pm

Koroibete, a horse bred to be a sprinter and named for a speedy footballer, begins his Derby campaign in the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Epingle chasing Cups double in Tasmania

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:38pm

The Mick Kent-trained Epingle is favourite to add the Launceston Cup to her Hobart Cup win despite drawing wide for the 2400m Group Three race.  Read more »

Rock Hero wins trial ahead of Guineas

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:15pm

The David Payne-trained Rock Hero has tuned up for the Australian Guineas with a barrier trial win at Cranbourne.  Read more »

Report to press Slipper claims

Monday 24 February 2014, 5:11pm

Press Report will have to earn her way to the Golden Slipper and can make a down payment if she wins at Rosehill.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel an easy trial winner

Monday 24 February 2014, 4:21pm

It's A Dundeel looking good for his Sydney return in the Chipping Norton Stakes after a barrier trial win at Randwick.  Read more »

Tourneur confident ahead of Guineas

Monday 24 February 2014, 4:06pm

Jockey Dom Tourneur is hoping to repay the faith of trainer Phillip Stokes by winning the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington on Hucklebuck.  Read more »

No Slipper decision yet for Rubick

Monday 24 February 2014, 3:21pm

Connections will let the dust settle on Rubick's Blue Diamond fourth before deciding whether to continue his two-year-old campaign.  Read more »

Knoydart a Newmarket Hcp late entry

Monday 24 February 2014, 1:27pm

Knoydart has been confirmed as a late entry for the Group One Newmarket Handicap, with Darley paying the $55,000 late entry fee.  Read more »

Robert Heathcote reaches 1000 winners

Monday 24 February 2014, 1:16pm

Five-time Brisbane premiership winning trainer Robert Heathcote has notched a milestone 1000 winners with a double at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Moment Of Change wins the Group 1 Futurity Stakes

Monday 24 February 2014, 9:39am

MOMENT OF CHANGE again proved his class in running his rivals off their legs in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sacre ruled out of Cheltenham

Monday 24 February 2014, 8:54am

Sprinter Sacre has been ruled out of the rest of the jumps season with trainer Nicky Henderson saying he is not quite himself.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee not certain Newmarket runner

Sunday 23 February 2014, 6:22pm

Oakleigh Plate winner Lankan Rupee could bypass the Newmarket Handicap and have a different lead-up to the TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

Sweet As Bro wins Kilmore Cup

Sunday 23 February 2014, 6:08pm

Sweet As Bro claims his richest win at Kilmore on the same day Makybe Diva's little brother broke his maiden.  Read more »

Brisbane members up in arms

Sunday 23 February 2014, 5:38pm

The decision to open members' areas on Brisbane tracks to the public during summer has had some unwanted side effects.  Read more »

Eathquake the firm Slipper favourite

Sunday 23 February 2014, 5:31pm

Unbeaten filly Earthquake dominates Golden Slipper betting following her authoritatve win in the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel to star at barrier trials

Sunday 23 February 2014, 4:19pm

It's A Dundeel will tune up for his return to racing in the Chipping Norton Stakes with a public barrier trial at Randwick.  Read more »

San Diego to carry Darley's Guineas hopes

Sunday 23 February 2014, 3:31pm

The Australian Guineas has eluded trainer Peter Snowden but his son Paul is hoping San Diego can cause an upset.  Read more »

Pride tries to keep stablemates apart

Sunday 23 February 2014, 3:12pm

Trainer Joe Pride will try to keep his carnival sprinters apart as they head to big assignments over the Sydney autumn.  Read more »

Brisbane premiership up for grabs

Sunday 23 February 2014, 2:41pm

Matt Dunn is having his best season yet as a trainer but doesn't believe he has the numbers to win the Brisbane premiership  Read more »

Grandeur wins Winter Derby Trial

Sunday 23 February 2014, 10:21am

The much travelled Grandeur has returned to England to win the Winter Derby Trial ahead of possibly more overseas targets.  Read more »

On His Own may bypass Grand National

Sunday 23 February 2014, 10:12am

Trainer Willie Mullins may sidestep the Grand National at Aintree in favour of the Punchestown Gold Cup.  Read more »

Polanski suffers tendon injury

Saturday 22 February 2014, 7:37pm

The injury suffered by Polanski in the Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield isn't as severe as first thought, but the horse's future remains doubtful.  Read more »

Damien Oliver outed over Fiorente ride

Saturday 22 February 2014, 7:22pm

Jockey Damien Oliver will miss the Australian Guineas meeting after being suspended at Caulfield.  Read more »

Cassidy and Rawiller fined for smoking

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:54pm

Jockeys Jimmy Cassidy and Nash Rawiller have each been fined $100 for smoking between races at Randwick.  Read more »

Tiger Tees wins thrilling Falvelon Quality

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:30pm

Tiger Tees has given Sydney trainer Joe Pride a two-state double after his win in the Falvelon Quality at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Lilliburlero gains black type in Triscay

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:14pm

Well-bred mare Lilliburlero has claimed her first black-type win in the Group Three Triscay Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Lankan Rupee dominant in Oakleigh Plate

Saturday 22 February 2014, 6:06pm

In-form sprinter Lankan Rupee has claimed his first Group One with a convincing victory in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.  Read more »

Appearance wins G2 Apollo Stakes in style

Saturday 22 February 2014, 5:50pm

Darley mare Appearance has dominated the Group Two Apollo Stakes to win her second weight-for-age feature at Randwick.  Read more »

Earthquake rumbles in G1 Blue Diamond

Saturday 22 February 2014, 5:34pm

Earthquake has given the world's biggest racehorse owner Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum his second Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Fiorente returns in a blaze of WFA glory

Saturday 22 February 2014, 5:01pm

Imported galloper Fiorente could be on his way back to England following a sensational return to racing at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sweet Idea wins with Guelph well beaten

Saturday 22 February 2014, 4:53pm

Sweet Idea has taken a major step to autumn riches with victory in the Light Fingers Stakes in which Guelph finished sixth.  Read more »

Moment Of Change too strong in Futurity

Saturday 22 February 2014, 4:50pm

Moment Of Change has made it back-to-back Group One wins with an all-the-way success in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Vilanova bounces back to form at Caulfield

Saturday 22 February 2014, 4:28pm

The Chris Waller-trained Vilanova has returned to form with a Group Two win in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Winning return for Doncaster Mile chance

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:56pm

Trainer Joe Pride will set Terravista on a path to the Doncaster Mile following his first-up Group Three breakthrough at Randwick.  Read more »

Spirits Dance posts fourth successive win

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:31pm

Talented filly Spirits Dance has won her fourth race on end and has again knocked out punters by beating the favourite at Caulfield.  Read more »

Not Listenin'tome impressive at Caulfield

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:27pm

Three-year-old Not Listenin'tome stamped himself as a potential autumn star with a brilliant first-up win in the Group Three Zeditave Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Nashville enjoys Otaki return to win G1

Saturday 22 February 2014, 3:08pm

Nashville put his past form behind him to win his second consecutive Otaki Maori Weight-For-Age Classic from Xanadu and Final Touch.  Read more »

Doyle's Farm gamble pays off with Aimee

Saturday 22 February 2014, 2:57pm

Promising filly Aimee has set herself up for a winter carnival campaign after overcoming a wide passage to win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Monton delivers for his trainer's birthday

Saturday 22 February 2014, 2:43pm

A well-laid plan by trainer Ron Quinton has paid off with Monton winning at Randwick despite his hefty 61.5kg.  Read more »

Valentia adds to Waterhouse juvenile team

Saturday 22 February 2014, 2:26pm

Gai Waterhouse has produced another winning two-year-old heading to the Golden Slipper with Valentia scoring at his second start at Randwick.  Read more »

Nicholls happy with star duo's work-out

Saturday 22 February 2014, 7:03am

Paul Nichilld-trained stablemates Silviniaco Conti and Big Buck's have tuned up for their Cheltenham assignments with a racecourse gallop.  Read more »

Dances On Stars shining for Southern Cross

Friday 21 February 2014, 5:44pm

Dances On Stars is on a mission for a breakthrough Group win when he runs in the Southern Cross Stakes.  Read more »

QE Stakes added to Breeders' Cup roster

Friday 21 February 2014, 4:34pm

Aside from a record $4 million purse, there will be an extra incentive to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Snowden gives Pinwheel a shot at G1 glory

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:51pm

There are few bigger businesses in racing than Darley but that doesn't mean there is no room for sentiment when it comes to a horse like Pinwheel.  Read more »

Blue suits Rubick in the G1 Diamond

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:37pm

Gerald Ryan is confident Rubick will show his true colours and fulfil his destiny in the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Boban ready for another run at Appearance

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:32pm

Strong Apollo Stakes backing for Appearance comes as no surprise to rival trainer Chris Waller as he tries get Boban back into winning form.  Read more »

Tukiyo steps up to open grade at the Farm

Friday 21 February 2014, 3:20pm

Trainer Lacey Morrison has elected to keep Tukiyo at home in Brisbane to take on open horses instead of the fillies and mares in Sydney.  Read more »

Strong Caulfield book for Newitt

Friday 21 February 2014, 1:38pm

Lankan Rupee is the standout in a strong book of Caulfield rides for Craig Newitt on Blue Diamond Stakes day.  Read more »

Extra distance to suit Casarati

Friday 21 February 2014, 1:27pm

Bruce Hill would prefer not to be taking on open three-year-old company with Casarati but says the 1800 metres at Eagle Farm will suit.  Read more »

Fenton case prompts withdrawal of horses

Friday 21 February 2014, 9:45am

Prominent Irish owner Barry Connell has withdrawn two Philip Fenton-trained horses from the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Packing Tycoon to step up in Otaki Classic

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:49pm

Packing Tycoon, who placed at Group level in Britain behind Nathaniel and Fiorente in 2011, is taking on Group One company at Otaki.  Read more »

Allan Reardon appointed Qld chief steward

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:29pm

Racing Queensland has confirmed Allan Reardon as its new chief steward, replacing Wade Birch who will head up its integrity unit.  Read more »

Kolivos chasing G1 Blue Diamond success

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:23pm

The owners who raced Pierro are hoping to experience another big-race win with Nayeli and Francesco to contest the $1 million Blue Diamond.  Read more »

Arabian Gold meets spring conqueror in G2

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:20pm

Arabian Gold had her fans against Guelph in the spring but she is at double-figure odds against Darley's pin-up filly in the Light Fingers Stakes.  Read more »

Kathy O'Hara cleared to return to riding

Thursday 20 February 2014, 5:16pm

Jockey Kathy O'Hara hopes to be back riding in races next week after being cleared by doctors to return to the saddle.  Read more »

Blueblood’s and Ledger’s Group 2 Hope

Thursday 20 February 2014, 4:49pm

BlueBlood Thoroughbreds and Ledger Racing make the trip to Caulfield for Blue Diamond day on Saturday with consistent up and coming galloper, JUSTICEFORALL  Read more »

Brown returns to Sydney with prized book

Thursday 20 February 2014, 4:16pm

Corey Brown will make a return to Sydney racing at the Apollo Stakes meeting where he has picked up seven rides.  Read more »

Wez Hunter has Group One in his sights

Thursday 20 February 2014, 4:13pm

Blue Diamond Stakes day at Caulfield could be a milestone occasion for trainer Wez Hunter who has chances in two Group One races.  Read more »

Programming issues force Aimee back-up

Thursday 20 February 2014, 3:14pm

Aimee will be trying for back-to-back city wins on a seven-day turnaround despite a wide barrier draw at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Maloney sheds kilos to ride Shamal Wind

Thursday 20 February 2014, 3:03pm

Jockey Ryan Maloney has been training hard and eating light, all for the chance to ride Shamal Wind in one of Melbourne's major sprints.  Read more »

Tiger Tees goes north as Pride splits team

Thursday 20 February 2014, 2:38pm

Sydney trainer Joe Pride has divided his team of sprinters with Tiger Tees heading to Brisbane for the Falvelon Quality.  Read more »

Buffering impresses in Doomben jump-out

Thursday 20 February 2014, 2:05pm

Outstanding sprinter Buffering has taken another step towards his autumn return with victory in a jump-out at Doomben.  Read more »

Guineas contenders to gallop at Valley

Thursday 20 February 2014, 1:29pm

Cox Plate winner Shamus Award and CF Orr Stakes runner-up Eurozone are scheduled for exhibition gallops at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Wet Randwick ideal scenario for Speediness

Thursday 20 February 2014, 1:11pm

Victorian Speediness will be out to enhance an already strong record on rain-affected tracks when he lines up in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Irish Turf Club monitors Hughes case

Thursday 20 February 2014, 9:21am

Pat Hughes is the second Irish trainer to face charges from agricultural authorities over the possession of illegal animal remedies.  Read more »

Allen puts dramas aside to win at Doomben

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:55pm

Apprentice Anthony Allen was happy to be back in the winner's circle at Doomben following a week of drama.  Read more »

Moment Of Change favourite for Futurity

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:54pm

Moment Of Change is favourite to win his third Group One over 1400m at Caulfield when he runs in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Moloney sets sights on apprentices' crown

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:48pm

Patrick Moloney has set his sights on the Melbourne apprentices' premiership, moving to the lead in the standings with a Sandown winner.  Read more »

Baster: Gear changes can help Chivalry

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:38pm

Stephen Baster is hoping gear changes and a better barrier can help talented colt Chivalry make his presence felt in the Group One Blue Diamond.  Read more »

Waller on weather watch for Boban

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 5:28pm

Chris Waller has confirmed a Melbourne Group One start for Sizzling but the leading trainer still has the early favourite Boban in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

You have a choice!

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 4:35pm

Welcome to 2014! The yearling sales have certainly got off to a buoyant start. Inevitably this means one thing for breeding stock values - they will increase...  Read more »

Waterhouse bounces back with Wandjina

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 4:12pm

The $1 million colt Wandjina has made up for a costly defeat in the spring with a winning return to racing at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Murtle Miss owner keeps it in the family

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 3:52pm

Murtle Miss has rewarded the faith of her owner with a breakthrough victory at Doomben and trainer Tony Gollan believes there are more to come.  Read more »

Why buy a Porsche, when you can buy a horse?

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 3:33pm

An event not to be missed, the Inglis Sales grounds in Sydney and Melbourne will open its doors to the general public...  Read more »

In-form Knoydart earns chance at Group One

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 3:01pm

Paul Snowden is confident Knoydart is in the right frame of mind to handle the challenge of his first Group One assignment.  Read more »

Retirement likely for Fighting Sun

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 2:16pm

Fighting Sun's racing career could be as short as it has been brilliant with retirement a serious option for the Gai Waterhouse-trained star.  Read more »

Better Than Ready out of Melbourne sprints

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 12:01pm

Better Than Ready's feet problems have prompted trainer Kelly Schweida to abort the remainder of his Melbourne campaign.  Read more »

Capacity field for Oakleigh Plate

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 11:29am

A full field of classy sprinters has been assembled for the Group One Oakleigh Plate while the Futurity Stakes has attracted a field of nine.  Read more »

The Fugue headed to Dubai

Wednesday 19 February 2014, 8:55am

Connections will consider three Dubai options for Triple Group One winner The Fugue including the World Cup.  Read more »

Vlahos directed to attend stipes' inquiry

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 6:38pm

Bill Vlahos, the former chairman of BC3 Thoroughbreds, has been asked to attend a stewards' inquiry into the operations of thoroughbred syndicator.  Read more »

Diamond runner Mohave put on antibiotics

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 6:15pm

Mohave, Darley's second-string Blue Diamond Stakes runner, has been placed on antibiotics in the lead-up to the Group One race.  Read more »

Damian Lane wins appeal against suspension

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 6:13pm

Jockey Damian Lane has won an appeal against an eight-meeting careless riding suspension.  Read more »

Fiorente ready for 1800m first-up: Oliver

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 5:58pm

Damien Oliver says Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente is thriving in Melbourne and forward enough to run a big race first-up in the Peter Young Stakes.  Read more »

Moody ponders Thermal Current race options

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 5:17pm

Peter Moody is confident Flamberge will run a big race in the Oakleigh Plate but the trainer is still weighing up the best option for Thermal Current.  Read more »

Earthquake can overcome gate: Paul Snowden

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 4:53pm

Paul Snowden remains convinced Earthquake can win the Blue Diamond despite the filly coming up with barrier 15 for the $1 million feature.  Read more »

Waller to weigh up WFA sprint alternatives

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 4:37pm

Chris Waller will be chasing important weight-for-age sprint wins in Sydney and Melbourne if he decides to run Sizzling in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Chloe In Paris to show class at Sandown

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 2:54pm

A midweek race at Sandown is expected to provide a launching pad to stakes targets for talented filly Chloe In Paris.  Read more »

Snippety out to upstage Slipper hopefuls

Tuesday 18 February 2014, 2:46pm

Trainer Neil Osborne is hoping I Am Snippety can upset Golden Slipper plans for some of her Warwick Farm rivals when she returns to city racing.   Read more »