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Australian Guineas attracts field of 14
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Auckland
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Auckland
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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 »