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Irish jockey Oisin Murphy keeps on winning
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 5:21pm
Rising star jockey Oisin Murphy has landed two winners from two rides at Geelong, continuing his sizzling form in a summer stint Down Under. Read more »
Randwick winner earns Blue Diamond trip
Sydney
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 5:12pm
Gai Waterhouse has her sights on the Blue Diamond Stakes following an impressive debut performance by Nayeli at Randwick. Read more »
Vihanna Victory jumps up in class
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 4:52pm
Improving stayer Vihanna Victory could earn a start in the Mornington Cup if she can acquit herself well at Flemington on Saturday. Read more »
Strong hand for McEvoy at Gosford
Sydney
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 3:59pm
Kerrin McEvoy could make a clean sweep of the feature races at Gosford, where he has strong rides in each of the stakes races. Read more »
Erhart family back among the winners
Brisbane Jan 8
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 3:53pm
Top Tone, a two-year-old trained and bred by Lorraine Erhart, has put a famous Queensland racing family back in the winner's circle at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Mr Jackman to chase consolation win
Sydney
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 3:35pm
Mr Jackman was not quite up to making Gai Waterhouse's Magic Millions team but he can gain some redemption at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Sistine Demon aimed for Kilmore Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 2:43pm
Sistine Demon is returning from a break after a three-race city winning streak with the aim of taking on the Listed Kilmore Cup in February. Read more »
Charlie Boy gives rugby mates a thrill
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 2:40pm
Three Brisbane rugby mates who dreamed of owning a decent racehorse will be cheering on Charlie Boy in the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Schofield to make most of Flemington book
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 1:59pm
Chad Schofield took confidence out of The Peak's last-start Flemington win and believes the horse is up to the challenge in the Chester Manifold Stakes. Read more »
Nordic Empire in doubt for Magic Millions
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 12:22pm
Nordic Empire is likely to miss the Magic Millions Classic on Saturday after pulling up sore from a training gallop. Read more »
Stroak has the speed for Millions: Guy
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 11:41am
Trainer Bryan Guy thinks his filly Stroak is a VRC Oaks prospect in the spring, but he's adamant she has the speed for the 1200m Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Guineas salute still in Jude's sight
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2014, 10:42am
Trainer Robert Smerdon says Salute To Jude will need some luck after drawing wide in the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Blinkers may be the key for Weinholt
Gold Coast
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 5:45pm
Weinholt will try to win trainer Peter Moody his second Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast on Saturday. Read more »
Peter Snowden to move to Randwick
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 5:30pm
Peter Snowden has confirmed he will move into John O'Shea's Randwick stables when the latter replaces him at Darley's Warwick Farm complex. Read more »
Glyn Schofield to appeal five-week ban
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 5:18pm
High profile Sydney jockey Glyn Schofield has been hit with a five-week ban for his handling of Number One Gun in a race at Randwick. Read more »
Irish jockey Oisin Murphy wins again
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 5:12pm
Irish apprentice jockey Oisin Murphy has enjoyed a 12-length win on the Danny O'Brien-trained Second Bullet at Yarra Valley. Read more »
O'Sullivan looks for double at Flemington
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 5:07pm
Ballarat trainer Dan O'Sullivan has a good chance with Gottino to repeat his Rain Lover Handicap win last year by Tuscan Fire. Read more »
Magic Millions favourites draw ideally
Gold Coast
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 4:25pm
Favourites Unencumbered and Invisible have fared well in the barrier draw for summer's richest race, the Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast. Read more »
Jacquinot Bay to back up at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 2:27pm
Trainer Guy Walter is hoping Jacquinot Bay will find form on his home track on Saturday to atone for a disappointing run at Rosehill last start. Read more »
Peggy Jean to cement Classic berth
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 2:10pm
Debutante Peggy Jean will be out to cement her place in the $250,000 Inglis Classic when she runs at Randwick on Wednesday. Read more »
Cooldini heading for Sydney Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 2:01pm
Experienced stayer Cooldini is returning in the 1400m Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington but his long-term aim is the Sydney Cup. Read more »
Unencumbered draws gate three for Millions
Gold Coast
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 10:28am
Magic Millions Classic favourite Unencumbered has drawn ideally in barrier three while his main rival Invisible has also fared well with fate seven. Read more »
Encke and Certify back in training
London
Tuesday 7 January 2014, 8:12am
Godolphin has announced the return to training of Group One winners Encke and Certify after the pair's ban in the wake of the Al Zarooni steroid scandal. Read more »
Noonan excited about Magic Millions chance
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2014, 6:12pm
Jockey Jake Noonan is looking forward to partnering I Am The General in the Magic Millions Classic and rates the colt a live chance in the $2 million race. Read more »
Full field declared for the Magic Millions
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2014, 5:57pm
Capacity fields have been declared for the $2 million Magic Millions Classic and $1 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Strong entries for Gosford features
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2014, 5:25pm
Rosehill winner Two Blue is among the entries for the Group Three Belle Of The Turf Stakes at the Gosford Cup meeting. Read more »
Prettyfamous to back up from Carrington
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2014, 5:21pm
Prettyfamous will back up from her fourth in the Carrington Stakes in a fillies and mares race on her home track at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Gig ready for stakes test at Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2014, 5:01pm
Trainer Shawn Mathrick will give last start city winner Gig her first test in stakes company in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes. Read more »
Charlie Boy fit for Magic Millions Guineas
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2014, 4:58pm
Gerald Ryan has no concerns over Charlie Boy's fitness leading into the Magic Millions Guineas despite the colt not having raced since October. Read more »
Steven King closing in on race return
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2014, 2:03pm
Jockey Steven King says he is close to a race return after spending more than eight months on the sidelines recovering from a foot injury. Read more »
Terry Biddlecombe dies aged 72
London
Monday 6 January 2014, 11:51am
Former champion British jumps jockey Terry Biddlecombe has died aged 72 after two years of ill health following a stroke. Read more »
Takeover Target rematch for sprinters
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2014, 6:02pm
The three horses which figured in the Carrington Stakes photo finish are set to do battle again in Gosford's feature sprint. Read more »
Rich targets for Vasil three-year-olds
Melbourne
Sunday 5 January 2014, 5:04pm
Tony Vasil has Group One ambitions with Prince Harada this campaign while stablemate The Bowler is on target for a shot at the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Brigantin ready to open Australian account
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2014, 4:50pm
Chris Waller is looking to new stable recruit Brigantin to produce his best when he runs in the Gosford Gold Cup. Read more »
Invisible to make his presence felt in MM
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2014, 4:40pm
Magic Millions second favourite Invisible will travel to Queensland late in the week ahead of the $2 million race which will be just his second start. Read more »
Star Thoroughbreds to join with Waller
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2014, 2:33pm
After 20 years with Gai Waterhouse, the Star Thoroughbreds syndication company is to send all its 2014 yearling purchases to Chris Waller. Read more »
Positive signs for St Nicholas Abbey
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2014, 9:32am
St Nicholas Abbey is showing signs of recovery from the life-threatening hoof disease laminits aided by maggot therapy. Read more »
Mount Athos in stable switch to Botti
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2014, 8:16am
Melbourne Cup third placegetter Mount Athos has figured in a stable switch from Luca Cumani to Marco Botti. Read more »
Duffy doubles up on 10-meeting suspension
Melbourne
Saturday 4 January 2014, 6:28pm
Apprentice jockey Jake Duffy has been suspended for 10 meetings for careless riding at Caulfield. Read more »
Winning treble for Oliver at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 4 January 2014, 6:16pm
Damien Oliver has extended his lead to five in the Melbourne jockeys' premiership with a winning treble at Caulfield. Read more »
Two Blue gives Buchanan a breakthrough win
Sydney
Saturday 4 January 2014, 6:04pm
Kristen Buchanan has posted one of the most important wins of her training career with Two Blue scoring at Rosehill Read more »
Mecir victory maintains Hawkes momentum
Sydney
Saturday 4 January 2014, 6:00pm
Lightly raced Lonhro gelding Mecir has done his bit to maintain the Hawkes team's strike rate with his win at Rosehill. Read more »
Trombone Alley plays right Goldmarket tune
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 January 2014, 5:55pm
Trombone Alley, a late pick-up ride for Jason Taylor, has led throughout to win the $1000,000 Goldmarket at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Trust In A Gust takes out Gold Carat
Melbourne
Saturday 4 January 2014, 5:42pm
Melbourne premiership leaders Darren Weir and Damien Oliver have combined to win the $150,000 Gold Carat at Caulfield with Trust In A Gust. Read more »
Glenelg fans in money with Caulfield win
Melbourne
Saturday 4 January 2014, 5:37pm
A group of Glenelg Football Club supporters and former Tigers' player Bryce Gibbs have celebrated a win at Caulfield races with their horse Laohu. Read more »
The Ringmaster his own worst enemy: jockey
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 January 2014, 4:20pm
A betting move on The Ringmaster has come unstuck because of the sprinter's waywardness in the Bat Out Of Hell at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Fighting Sun stamps himself a Slipper hope
Sydney
Saturday 4 January 2014, 3:29pm
The Golden Slipper and not the Magic Millions will be the target for the Gai Waterhouse-trained Rosehill debut winner Fighting Sun. Read more »
Navelina to skip Guineas despite Coast win
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 January 2014, 2:57pm
Navelina will be sent to the spelling paddock instead of contesting the Magic Millions Guineas despite her Gold Coast victory. Read more »
Reply Churlish makes it four wins in a row
Sydney
Saturday 4 January 2014, 2:47pm
Steve Englebecht has autumn-winter carnival ambitions for Reply Churlish who has stretched her winning sequence to four at Rosehill. Read more »
Mallyon makes the most of new opportunity
Melbourne
Saturday 4 January 2014, 2:42pm
Apprentice Katelyn Mallyon has combined with training partners Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra to win on Spellrocker at Caulfield. Read more »
No Problem thwarts rivals' MM ambitions
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 January 2014, 2:20pm
Eight youngsters had their Magic Millions hopes extinguished with No Problem winning a lead-up race at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Josh Cartwright lands first Melbourne win
Melbourne
Saturday 4 January 2014, 2:07pm
Apprentice Josh Cartwright has ridden his first Melbourne winner with victory aboard consistent filly Romancingthestone at Caulfield. Read more »
Stipes adjourn pre-race treatment inquiry
Sydney
Saturday 4 January 2014, 1:51pm
An inquiry into a substance found in the possession of Victorian trainer Glenn Thornton at Rosehill has been adjourned. Read more »
Cooper confirmed for Gigginstown House job
London
Saturday 4 January 2014, 12:08pm
Bryan Cooper, one of the emerging stars of jumps racing, will take over as the No.1 rider for leading owners Gigginstown House Stud. Read more »
Sprinter Sacre test ' normal' after canter
London
Saturday 4 January 2014, 11:58am
Top jumper Sprinter Sacre has come through an import piece of exercise without a hitch, pleasing trainer Nicky Henderson and an equine heart specialist. Read more »
Glyn Schofield charged over Randwick ride
Sydney
Friday 3 January 2014, 5:26pm
Glyn Schofield has been charged over his handling of Number One Gun in a race at Randwick with the hearing adjourned for him to prepare a defence. Read more »
Golden Slipper winner Overreach wins trial
Sydney
Friday 3 January 2014, 5:07pm
Golden Slipper winner Overreach will embark on a Group One campaign after showing her fitness in a barrier trial win at Randwick. Read more »
Three-pronged Moody attack in Gold Carat
Melbourne
Friday 3 January 2014, 4:51pm
Peter Moody started the new year with a feature win and he will be chasing more success at Caulfield with three runners in the $150,000 Gold Carat. Read more »
Walter treading softly with Jacquinot Bay
Sydney
Friday 3 January 2014, 3:47pm
Jacquinot Bay finds the most suitable race of his latest campaign at Rosehill with Guy Walter expecting an improved showing from the six-year-old. Read more »
Pinch River OK for Magic Millions Classic
Brisbane
Friday 3 January 2014, 3:28pm
The Robert Heathcote-trained Pinch River will take his place in the Magic Millions Classic after a solid piece of trackwork under race jockey Ryan Wiggins. Read more »
Melbourne metro debut for WA apprentice
Melbourne
Friday 3 January 2014, 2:59pm
WA apprentice Aaron Mitchell gets his first taste of Melbourne metropolitan racing when he rides Donna Madeira for trainer Pat Carey at Caulfield. Read more »
Uratta Belle to take Inglis Classic step
Sydney
Friday 3 January 2014, 2:38pm
Inglis Classic ambitions go on the line for several two-year-olds at Rosehill, including the Kylie Gavenlock-trained Uratta Belle. Read more »
King Cobia in fine fettle for Goldmarket
Brisbane
Friday 3 January 2014, 2:23pm
In-form King Cobia is poised to add to trainer Gai Waterhouse's impressive record in Gold Coast feature races when he contests the Goldmarket. Read more »
Blake Shinn suspension appeal date set
Sydney
Friday 3 January 2014, 1:40pm
Blake Shinn's appeal against a careless riding ban which would keep him out of the Magic Millions will be heard two days before the rich race. Read more »
Zlatan returns after spring disappointment
Melbourne
Friday 3 January 2014, 1:18pm
Ambitious spring plans had to be shelved for Zlatan but the middle-distance galloper has been cleared to resume his promising career at Caulfield. Read more »
Prior Baron out to end run of Cup placings
Sydney
Friday 3 January 2014, 12:14pm
Veteran galloper Prior Baron is poised to make up for his narrow defeat in 2013 when he contests the $30,000 Gilgandra Cup. Read more »
Meydan first for jockey Twiston-Davies
London
Friday 3 January 2014, 11:47am
Willy Twiston-Davies, appointed No.1 rider for Mick Channon for the 2014 English Flat season of racing, has posted his first Meydan winner Read more »
Heat concerns force Ipswich races move
Brisbane
Friday 3 January 2014, 11:05am
A race meeting at Ipswich in south-east Queensland has been pushed back 24 hours with 45C temperatures forecast. Read more »
Trainer Roy Dawson dies aged 84
Brisbane Jan 2
Thursday 2 January 2014, 7:44pm
Legendary Queensland trainer Roy Dawson, who prepared top filly Scomeld, has died at the age of 84. Read more »
Shinn expected to appeal riding suspension
Sydney
Thursday 2 January 2014, 5:51pm
Jockey Blake Shinn is tipped to appeal a suspension in a bid to ride in the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Beach Front, Stanley after second city win
Melbourne
Thursday 2 January 2014, 4:32pm
Beach Front is relishing life under jockey-turned-trainer Brent Stanley and is lining up for her second city win at Caulfield. Read more »
Magnus Opus in metro test at Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 2 January 2014, 4:01pm
Magnus Opus opened his racing career wirth an impressive win at Seymour and now gets the chance to prove his ability in a city race at Caulfield. Read more »
Gollan having second thoughts with Royale
Brisbane
Thursday 2 January 2014, 3:23pm
Vienna Royale is still in Magic Millions contention with Tony Gollan prepared to give the youngster the benefit of the doubt for a Toowoomba defeat. Read more »
Doughty doubles up for Listed Goldmarket
Brisbane
Thursday 2 January 2014, 3:17pm
Early favourite Morning Captain and stablemate Little Brown Horse will be trying to give trainer Kelly Doughty her first Goldmarket success Read more »
Satin Shoes returns for another campaign
Sydney
Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:59pm
Stakes-winning mare Satin Shoes will be given another chance on the racetrack after failing to get in foal. Read more »
Adebisi doubtful for Bat Out Of Hell start
Brisbane
Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:54pm
A big weight, a wide barrier and a forecast for hot weather seem certain to keep Adebisi out of the Bat Out Of Hell at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Qld racing officials braced for heatwave
Brisbane
Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:27pm
Queensland racing officials are preparing emergency measures if a predicted heatweave hits race meetings in the state. Read more »
King poised to make most of Sydney move
Sydney
Thursday 2 January 2014, 2:16pm
Former Perth jockey Paul King is hoping his introduction to Sydney racing can go to another level with four rides at Rosehill. Read more »
No decision on rider for Gigginstown role
London
Thursday 2 January 2014, 11:14am
Bryan Cooper is a short-priced favourite to land the job as No.1 rider for Gigginstown House Stud after Davy Russell's sacking. Read more »
Suspended Shinn set to miss Magic Millions
Sydney
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 6:55pm
Blake Shinn will miss the Magic Millions ride on the Gai Waterhouse-trained Cyclone after being suspended at Randwick. Read more »
Caulfield Carat a big temptation for Brown
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 6:14pm
Provincial winner Kievann faces his biggest test when he contests the $150,000 VOBIS Gold Carat at Caulfield. Read more »
Flamberge claims Standish for Moody, Duric
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 6:05pm
Straight-track specialist Flamberge has powered to victory in the Group Three Standish Handicap, giving both Peter Moody and Vlad Duric a winning double. Read more »
Permit confirms return to top form in Cup
Sydney
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 5:56pm
Chris Waller stable favourite Permit has scored his second consecutive win, adding the Tattersalls Club Cup to his Christmas Cup victory. Read more »
Bounding win puts hoop back in good books
Auckland
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 5:36pm
Bounding made up for an unlucky defeat in the 1000 Guineas with victory in the Group One Railway Stakes at Ellerslie. Read more »
Sam Payne makes most of city opportunity
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 5:28pm
Sam Payne is the latest jockey from one of Australian racing's best-known families to make a name for himself on the racetrack. Read more »
Dances On Stars claims Carrington Stakes
Sydney
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 5:10pm
Dances On Stars has posted an overdue black-type win, winning the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick in a tight finish. Read more »
Irish apprentice wins Bagot on Outback Joe
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 5:03pm
Visiting apprentice Oisin Murphy has been tipped as a future star after winning the Listed Bagot Handicap on Outback Joe. Read more »
Baker in the hunt for more juvenile riches
Sydney
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 4:29pm
Bjorn Baker is looking to Baio to cement his claims for the $250,000 Inglis Classic when he runs at Rosehill. Read more »
Manners the key as Kaiser Sun wins again
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 3:33pm
Kaiser Sun has made it two wins in a row at Flemington, romping home to beat Riviera Lad and Primitive Man. Read more »
O'Dea stablemates in Eagle Farm quinella
Brisbane
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 3:24pm
Fairytale Belle and Beatniks have given trainer Steve O'Dea a one-two result in their race at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Logan aiming for second NZ Derby success
Auckland
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 3:12pm
Donna Logan is hoping Royal Stakes winner Rising Romance can emulate her former stablemate Habibi and win the New Zealand Derby. Read more »
Moody phone call gives Schofield a boost
Melbourne
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 2:15pm
Unfancied Spirits Dance proved too strong in the first Melbourne race for 2014, beating Cobblestones and Paddy's Gem at Flemington. Read more »
Kiwi juvenile earns Inglis Classic start
Auckland
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 1:47pm
Vinnie Eagle was an easy winner of the Group Three Eclipse Stakes for two-year-olds and earned himself a trip to Sydney for the Inglis Classic. Read more »
Pfieffer celebrates with Qld feature win
Brisbane Jan 1
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 12:09pm
Sydney trainer David Pfieffer's Queensland stable has produced its best result so far with Ramblin' Daisy winning an important race at Toowoomba. Read more »
Russell sacking causes market reshuffle
London
Wednesday 1 January 2014, 11:50am
Davy Russell has reportedly been dumped as the No.1 rider for Gigginstown House Stud with Bryan Cooper now second pick to win the Irish jockeys' title. Read more »
All eyes on Belle Couture's conqueror
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 December 2013, 4:18pm
Paddy's Gem will back up at Flemington after her upset win over the $2.6 million purchase Belle Couture at Bendigo. Read more »
Irish jockey Oisin Murphy wins at Echuca
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 December 2013, 3:33pm
Momentum is starting to build for Oisin Murphy with the Irish jockey winning a race at Echuca to follow up his Moonee Valley success. Read more »
O'Brien chasing successive Standish wins
Melbourne
Tuesday 31 December 2013, 3:25pm
Early favourite Decircles will be out to add to trainer Danny O'Brien's recent record in the Standish Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Master Harry looks are deceiving: Quinton
Sydney
Tuesday 31 December 2013, 2:48pm
Ron Quinton has managed to coax one win out of Master Harry but he suspects nature is starting to take its proper course with the stallion. Read more »
Destiny's Kiss poised for Tattersalls Cup
Sydney
Tuesday 31 December 2013, 1:14pm
Trainer Joe Pride has cleared Summer Cup placegetter Destiny's Kiss to back up in the Listed Tattersalls Club Cup. Read more »