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Wet no worry for Club Command
Saturday 25 January 2014, 1:12pm
Club Command is set to get the job done in the Listed Sunshine Coast Cup with a heavy track holding no fears for trainer Peter Moody. Read more »
Mullins reveals midweek scare for Fly
London
Saturday 25 January 2014, 10:20am
Trainer Willie Mullins has revealed Hurricane Fly had an injury scare in the lead-up to his bid for a fourth successive Irish Champion Hurdle. Read more »
Richie's Vibe wins Australia Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 10:26pm
Richie's Vibe has scored the biggest win of his career as he defeated short-priced favourite Moment Of Change in the Group Two Australia Stakes. Read more »
Knoydart wins Listed Canterbury Classic
Sydney
Friday 24 January 2014, 9:50pm
A gelding operation has turned the career of Knoydart around with Kerrun McEvoy steering him to a Listed win in the Canterbury Classic. Read more »
Master's Degree gives trainer special win
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 9:39pm
Four-year-old Master's Degree has provided his trainer, breeder and part-owner Steven Lake with a satisfying city win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Solsay could chase stakes win in Tassie
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 8:47pm
The Mick Kent-trained Solsay has appreciated a drop in class to win over 1200m at Moonee Valley and could chase a Listed win in Tasmania. Read more »
Brad Rawiller gets two meetings off ban
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 5:52pm
Brad Rawiller has had a 10-meeting careless riding suspension reduced by two meetings on appeal and can ride in-form Rainbow Storm in the Tasmanian Derby. Read more »
New track ratings proposed
Sydney
Friday 24 January 2014, 5:32pm
Under a proposed revision of track ratings, the numerical system will remain in place but terminology will change. Read more »
Modoc headed to Victoria after Scone romp
Scone
Friday 24 January 2014, 5:29pm
Unbeaten two-year-old Modoc has scored an easy win at Scone and will now head to Mornington for next month's $250,000 Inglis Premier. Read more »
What is Horse Syndication?
Friday 24 January 2014, 4:57pm
Ever thought about purchasing a share in a racehorse? This article provides you with a user friendly guide on how to get involved in the great sport of horse racing.. Read more »
Kiss Me Ketut gets ready for Tas campaign
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 4:11pm
Stephen Theodore is taking Kiss Me Ketut and Road Trippin' to Tasmania next month for a shot at its Listed races. Read more »
Judgment reserved in More Joyous case
Sydney
Friday 24 January 2014, 3:58pm
Gai Waterhouse will have to wait to find out if she has been successful in her latest appeal against convictions in the More Joyous case. Read more »
O'Brien-trained colts given jump-outs
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 3:17pm
Cox Plate winner Shamus Award has pleased jockey Craig Williams in an easy jump-out at Flemington in preparation for the colt's return to racing. Read more »
Handsome in town hoping for wet Randwick
Sydney
Friday 24 January 2014, 2:14pm
Melbourne trainer Troy Portelli has headed north with Handsome hoping the predicted rain in Sydney eventuates. Read more »
Riley pair set for Blue Diamond Previews
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 1:38pm
Monrington trainer Mark Riley has tried to replicate race conditions for his unraced pair that take on the Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield. Read more »
McEvoy targets Oakleigh Plate with Iconic
Melbourne
Friday 24 January 2014, 12:26pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy is keen to give Iconic a crack at next month's Oakleigh Plate. Read more »
Jacquetta due for some luck in Nudgee
Brisbane Jan 24
Friday 24 January 2014, 11:41am
Trainer Brian Guy admits his mare Jacquetta will need some luck from her wide barrier to win the Listed Nudgee Quality at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Rodd and Kavanagh split
Melbourne
Thursday 23 January 2014, 6:30pm
Michael Rodd has quit as stable jockey for Melbourne trainer Mark Kavanagh to become a freelance rider. Read more »
Laing bullish ahead of Diamond Preview
Melbourne
Thursday 23 January 2014, 5:23pm
Robbie Laing says stakes winning filly Golconda is bigger and stronger as she prepares to put her Blue Diamond credentials on show at Caulfield. Read more »
Schofield loses appeal, sentence reduced
Sydney
Thursday 23 January 2014, 5:15pm
Glyn Schofield has lost his appeal against a handling charge but has been successful in having his penalty varied. Read more »
Steven King returns with Seymour winner
Melbourne
Thursday 23 January 2014, 4:19pm
Jockey Steven King has ridden a winner in his first ride back at Seymour after spending nine months out recovering from a foot injury. Read more »
Conners filly to Create good impression
Sydney
Thursday 23 January 2014, 3:43pm
Four-time Golden Slipper winning trainer Clarry Conners is looking forward to the debut of juvenile filly Create at Randwick. Read more »
Ritchie hopes for good Trentham track
Wellington
Thursday 23 January 2014, 3:30pm
Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie is hoping Zurella can get a long-awaited Group One victory in the Thorndon Mile at Trentham. Read more »
Finishing Card can surprise: McDonald
Melbourne
Thursday 23 January 2014, 3:19pm
Trainer Clinton McDonald has described Finishing Card as a no-frills type but says he is capable of surprising in the John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Zedi Knight takes aim in Australia Stakes
Melbourne
Thursday 23 January 2014, 2:58pm
Zedi Knight lines up for his third attempt in an Australia Stakes and trainer Brendan McCarthy believes the horse is going well enough to give it a shake. Read more »
BRC hire first racing manager
Brisbane Jan 23
Thursday 23 January 2014, 2:33pm
The Brisbane Race Club have hired a racing manager for the first time with former journalist Bart Sinclair given the job. Read more »
Happy night for Moreira in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Thursday 23 January 2014, 2:16pm
Former champion Singapore-based jockey Joao Moreira has continued his brilliant form in Hong Kong with a quartet of winners at Happy Valley. Read more »
Jockey Moor weighs in light at Seymour
Melbourne
Thursday 23 January 2014, 2:13pm
Stewards have disqualified a horse which was first past the post in a race at Seymour after its jockey Daniel Moor weighed in light. Read more »
Heathcote calls for more prizemoney in QLD
Thursday 23 January 2014, 2:10pm
Leading Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote has called for improved prizemoney in Queensland racing to help locals qualify for winter features. Read more »
Australia Day Cup test for Big Memory
Sydney
Thursday 23 January 2014, 1:25pm
Trainer Tony McEvoy hopes to better gauge the carnival credentials of Big Memory with a staying test in the Australia Day Cup. Read more »
Gollan has confidence in Priscilla
Brisbane Jan 23
Thursday 23 January 2014, 1:08pm
Apprentice Priscilla Schmidt has been given a huge vote of confidence from trainer Tony Gollan who booked her to ride Miss Leibert in the Nudgee Quality. Read more »
RV looks into organised crime allegations
Melbourne
Thursday 23 January 2014, 12:30pm
Racing Victoria is cooperating with Australia's intelligence agency following allegations that an Asian crime gang has infiltrated racing in Victoria. Read more »
Weight right for Classic hopeful Adebisi
Thursday 23 January 2014, 12:03pm
Trainer Desleigh Forster says her Eagle Farm speedster Adebisi is weighted nicely for the Canterbury Classic thanks to Howmuchdoyouloveme. Read more »
Bookies hit as huge gambles landed
London
Thursday 23 January 2014, 9:31am
Winning plunges on horses with links to legendary gambler and former trainer Barney Curley have hit English bookmakers hard. Read more »
Frankie Dettori returns a double winner
London
Thursday 23 January 2014, 9:24am
Frankie Dettori has made a winning return to riding after almost four months out with a broken ankle. Read more »
Sertorius on track for Orr Stakes return
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 5:52pm
Zipping Classic winner Sertorius has pleased his co-trainer Jamie Edwards in an exhibition gallop ahead of a planned return in the CF Orr Stakes. Read more »
No winners for Cassidy in comeback meet
Sydney
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 5:44pm
Jim Cassidy's first race meeting since the Melbourne spring carnival didn't yield any winners and had an inglorious aside to boot. Read more »
Tudor out to earn Diamond shot in Preview
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 5:26pm
Two-year-old Tudor ran into a smart filly on debut at Bendigo but will be out to keep his Blue Diamond hopes alive with a strong showing at Caulfield. Read more »
Florida takes new route to win at Doomben
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 5:18pm
Florida Fellow has broken his city duck with a victory at Doomben after some crafty work from trainer Bryan Guy. Read more »
Ryan keeping a close eye on the weather
Sydney
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 4:47pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan is concerned about predictions for a wet end to the week in Sydney ahead of the debut of highly-touted colt Rubick. Read more »
Outback Joe making the grade
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 4:34pm
Outback Joe has come from running last at Albury to winning a Listed race at Flemington all within two years. Read more »
Moment Of Change odds-on for Valley sprint
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 4:10pm
Group One winner Moment Of Change is the class runner in the Australia Stakes and has been installed an odds-on favourite for the 1200m race. Read more »
Small winds back the clock at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 2:37pm
Veteran jockey Cyril Small has ridden a winner at Doomben, his first metropolitan victory in more than eight years. Read more »
Gondokoro set for big autumn
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 2:04pm
Queensland Oaks winner Gondokoro has been nominated for major autumn races as she resumes in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Red Tracer set for France
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 1:54pm
ZOUSTAR has the job of flying the Chris Waller stable flag in England - but it will be left to stablemate Red Tracer to do likewise in France. Read more »
Peter Robl to miss Sydney autumn carnival
Sydney
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 1:21pm
Injured jockey Peter Robl will spend a minimum of three months out of the saddle following a race fall at Scone. Read more »
Stewart admits nerves at Buck's return
London
Wednesday 22 January 2014, 9:46am
Owner Andy Stewart admits he is a nervous man ahead of Big Buck's return to the track at Cheltenham after more than a year off with injury. Read more »
Entries taken for Melbourne autumn feature
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 6:06pm
Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente and Cox Plate winner Shamus Award are among the entries for this year's Group One Australian Cup. Read more »
Search for form line for Illustrious Lad
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 6:05pm
Trainer Peter Gelagotis is weighing up the pros and cons of running Illustrious Lad in the Blue Diamond Preview. Read more »
Midsummer Sun ready for 2400 metres
Sydney
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 5:22pm
Sam Kavanagh is looking forward to stepping Midsummer Sun up to the 2400 metres of the Australia Day Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Three knee operations can't stop Tokugawa
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 4:45pm
Lightly-raced Tokugawa, who has undergone three knee operations, resumes after a lengthy spell in the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Mr Smart returns to Randwick
Sydney
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 3:55pm
Steve Farley is hoping Mr Smart can add his name to the metropolitan winners' list at Randwick after his second in a similar race last start. Read more »
Steven King returns after foot injury
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 3:39pm
Caulfield and Melbourne Cups-winning jockey Steven King makes his return to racing at Seymour after a lengthy injury-enforced break. Read more »
Better Than Ready pleases in barrier trial
Brisbane
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 1:06pm
Brisbane sprinter Better Than Ready has pleased trainer Kelly Schweida with a third in a barrier trial ahead of a Melbourne Group One campaign. Read more »
Big Buck's in pleasing work-out
London
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 12:51pm
Four-time World Hurdle winner Big Buck's has been schooled by new jockey Sam Twiston-Davies ahead of his return from injury. Read more »
Jakkalberry chasing Dubai Gold
London
Tuesday 21 January 2014, 9:44am
Jakkalberry has come through his win at Wolverhampton with no signs of the injury which kept him off the scene for almost a year off and will go to Dubai.. Read more »
Mallyon takes lead in Rising Star Series
Melbourne
Monday 20 January 2014, 6:35pm
Katelyn Mallyon's good form has continued at Echuca with her win in the Rising Stars Series heat taking her to the top of the standings. Read more »
Berry and Bowman lured to Hong Kong
Sydney
Monday 20 January 2014, 6:14pm
Tommy Berry and Hugh Bowman have both accepted three month contracts to ride in Hong Kong after the Sydney autumn carnival. Read more »
Sheikh Fahad buys into Zoustar
Sydney
Monday 20 January 2014, 6:12pm
Valuable colt Zoustar will race in the colours of Qatar's Sheikh Fahad al Thani after a deal between Widden Stud and the Melbourne Cup winning owner. Read more »
Eloping on trial for Diamond in Preview
Melbourne
Monday 20 January 2014, 6:00pm
The performance of Eloping in the Blue Diamond Preview at Caulfield will give co-trainer Peter Morgan a guide on whether he has a Blue Diamond contender. Read more »
Bid to open up wagering in Queensland
Brisbane Jan 20
Monday 20 January 2014, 5:30pm
Racing Queensland has called for expressions of interest from wagering operators as the exclusive deal with Tattsbet comes to an end. Read more »
Australian Derby hopes for Gamblin' Guru
Sydney
Monday 20 January 2014, 5:18pm
Adelaide trainer Leon Macdonald is hoping to claim a second Australian Derby with Gamblin' Guru, a close relation to his first, Gold Guru. Read more »
Sea Lord aims for second Australia Stakes
Melbourne
Monday 20 January 2014, 5:16pm
The Stephen Brown-trained Sea Lord will be chasing his first win in 12 months when he aims for back-to-back Australia Stakes victories at Moonee Valley. Read more »
All going to plan for Rubick
Sydney
Monday 20 January 2014, 3:57pm
Gerald Ryan expects Rubick to justify his high opinion when he makes his much-anticipated debut at Randwick. Read more »
Recite could run in the Australian Guineas
Melbourne
Monday 20 January 2014, 1:59pm
The Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington is a target for the John Bary-trained Recite, winner of the Levin Classic in New Zealand. Read more »
Paul King, Richard Bensley on injured list
Sydney
Sunday 19 January 2014, 6:20pm
Jockeys Paul King and Richard Bensley have joined Peter Robl and Kathy O'Hara on the injured list after falls at Kembla Grange and Albury. Read more »
Wise Dan named US Horse of the Year
Hallandale Beach
Sunday 19 January 2014, 5:10pm
American star Wise Dan has become the sixth horse to be named United States Horse of the Year in two consecutive years. Read more »
Shamus Award up and running
Melbourne
Sunday 19 January 2014, 4:39pm
Cox Plate winner Shamus Award and Group One winning stablemate Shamexpress are back in business for the autumn features. Read more »
Geoff Goold making his mark
Sunday 19 January 2014, 3:58pm
Mature-aged Queensland apprentice Geoff Goold left a career as an agricultural scientist for a life in the saddle. Read more »
Guineas and Diamond in Snowden's sights
Melbourne
Sunday 19 January 2014, 3:50pm
As Paul Snowden approaches his final carnival as Darley's Melbourne foreman, he hopes for Group One success in the Blue Diamond and Australian Guineas. Read more »
Brigantin to run in Australia Day Cup
Sydney
Sunday 19 January 2014, 3:28pm
Former French horse Brigantin is scheduled to step up to 2400m in the Australia Day Cup before a possible return to Victoria for the Mornington Cup. Read more »
Appearance preparing for comeback
Sydney
Sunday 19 January 2014, 1:41pm
Triple Group One winner Appearance is forward in her preparation and will trial at Hawkesbury with the Expressway Stakes her likely first assignment. Read more »
Sire De Grugy wins Clarence House Chase
London
Sunday 19 January 2014, 7:54am
Sire De Grugy has lived up to expectations with an easy win in the Clarence House Chase and will now head to the Cheltenham Festival. Read more »
Doubles to trainers and jockeys
Melbourne
Saturday 18 January 2014, 7:35pm
A Darren Weir double at Flemington has stretched his lead in the Victorian trainers metropolitan premiership to seven over Peter Moody. Read more »
Group One double for Du Plessis in NZ
Auckland
Saturday 18 January 2014, 6:31pm
Mark Du Plessis has ridden two Group One winners at the Trentham summer carnival with Hawke's Bay horses both sired by Darci Brahma. Read more »
General Truce takes out Kensington Stakes
Melbourne
Saturday 18 January 2014, 6:14pm
General Truce has won the Listed Kensington Stakes and trainer Ricky Maund will now look to give the sprinter his chance in the Group One Lightning Stakes. Read more »
Jacquinot Bay back on winners' list
Sydney
Saturday 18 January 2014, 5:31pm
Jacquinot Bay has returned to the winners' list at Randwick but his trainer Guy Walter is not aiming too high and will let the horse feel his way. Read more »
Terms Of Trade lands plunge at Doomben
Saturday 18 January 2014, 5:03pm
Terms Of Trade has landed a decent betting plunge with an impressive victory at Doomben. Read more »
Eraset defeats favourites at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 18 January 2014, 4:30pm
The Danny O'Brien-trained Eraset has ended a long drought from the winner's circle with victory at Flemington. Read more »
Peggy Jean wears down Boomwaa in Classic
Sydney
Saturday 18 January 2014, 4:15pm
Peggy Jean has worn down Group Three winner Boomwaa to win the rich Inglis Classic at Randwick. Read more »
Hostess delivers at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 18 January 2014, 3:36pm
Flying Hostess has extended Darren Weir's lead in the Victorian metropolitan trainers' premiership winning at Flemington. Read more »
River Lad heading to Sydney's Expressway
Saturday 18 January 2014, 2:58pm
River Lad will be given a crack at the Group Two Expressway Stakes at Randwick in February after scoring at Doomben on Saturday. Read more »
Melbourne Cup winner gallops at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 18 January 2014, 2:36pm
Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente has impressed jockey James McDonald in an exhibition gallop with stablemate Carlton House at Randwick. Read more »
Nostradamus second favourite for Diamond
Melbourne
Saturday 18 January 2014, 2:22pm
Nostradamus, a half-brother to 2010 Blue Diamond winner Star Witness, has moved to second favourite for the Blue Diamond with an impressive debut win. Read more »
BRC chief should be known by Wednesday
Saturday 18 January 2014, 1:37pm
The new chief executive of the Brisbane Race Club could be named by Wednesday. Read more »
Dettori to return at Lingfield
London
Saturday 18 January 2014, 9:06am
Frankie Dettori will make his return from injury when he rides at Lingfield before heading to Dubai for the carnival. Read more »
O'Hara has suspected broken wrist
Sydney
Friday 17 January 2014, 6:04pm
Jockey Kathy O'Hara has a suspected broken wrist after a fall at Gosford just a day after Peter Robl fell at Scone. Read more »
Newitt has big opinion of He's Your Man
Melbourne
Friday 17 January 2014, 5:59pm
Craig Newitt has a big opinion of import He's Your Man and is hoping the horse's ability gets him home at Flemington over a distance short of his best. Read more »
Star Witness relation odds-on for debut
Melbourne
Friday 17 January 2014, 5:15pm
Two-year-old Nostradamus, a half-brother to Blue Diamond winner Star Witness, is odds-on favourite to make a winning debut at Flemington. Read more »
Mallyon enjoying move to city stable
Melbourne
Friday 17 January 2014, 4:46pm
Apprentice Katelyn Mallyon recently joined the Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable on loan and hopes to continue a good run for the team at Flemington. Read more »
Bathurst race club's licence suspended
Sydney
Friday 17 January 2014, 4:18pm
The Bathurst race club has had its licence suspended following an over watering debacle which caused a meeting to be abandoned. Read more »
First Command back to chase three-peat
Melbourne
Friday 17 January 2014, 3:31pm
First Command has pleased trainer Anthony Freedman ahead of his bid to win the Listed Kensington Stakes for the third straight year. Read more »
Calthorpe hoping for Inglis cash return
Sydney
Friday 17 January 2014, 2:42pm
Visiting Victorian trainer Chris Calthorpe has a high opinion of Armageddon On It and hopes he can make his presence felt at Randwick. Read more »
Maules Creek back in a new stable
Melbourne
Friday 17 January 2014, 2:17pm
Trainer Craig Widdison is hoping that Maules Creek will go better in his second appearance for his stable over a longer distance. Read more »
Nolan escapes big freeze in the US
Friday 17 January 2014, 2:14pm
Trainer Paul Nolan admits he's lucky to have escaped a frosty US in time to saddle up promising stayer Secret Garden at Doomben on Saturday. Read more »
Schweida banks on Larry for Secret Harmony
Brisbane Jan 17
Friday 17 January 2014, 12:25pm
Eagle Farm trainer Kelly Schweida has opted for experienced jockey Larry Cassidy to get the job done on Secret Harmony at Doomben on Saturday. Read more »
Melbourne trip on the line for Cauthen
Auckland
Friday 17 January 2014, 9:56am
Cauthen, who beat Shamus Award and Long John in Melbourne last spring, resumes in the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham. Read more »
Black Caviar tops world rankings
Sydney
Thursday 16 January 2014, 10:02pm
Black Caviar and French mare Treve have been ranked the equal top horses in the world for 2013 with a rating of 130. Read more »
MRC "got it wrong" with Caulfield track
Melbourne
Thursday 16 January 2014, 5:07pm
Melbourne Racing Club's CEO Brodie Arnhold has conceded the Caulfield track didn't perform to the standard expected on Wednesday with the rail out 14m. Read more »
Eagle's early speed to negate wide draw
Sydney
Thursday 16 January 2014, 4:36pm
New Zealand raider Vinnie Eagle has arrived safely in Sydney in preparation for the rich Inglis Classic at Randwick. Read more »