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Celestial Dragon books Gold Coast berth
Brisbane
Saturday 21 December 2013, 1:35pm
Celestial Dragon has earned himself a place in the Magic Millions Classic field with an all-the-way Doomben win. Read more »
Trainer Gerard Butler withdraws wppeal
London
Saturday 21 December 2013, 6:59am
English trainer Gerard Butler will serve his five year ban for using banned steroids on horses after withdrawing his appeal. Read more »
Bowman ride hearing set for next chapter
Sydney
Friday 20 December 2013, 5:42pm
An inquiry into Hugh Bowman's ride on fast-finishing Canterbury placegetter Fulminate will resume on Monday. Read more »
Moroney has high hopes for stronger Vital
Melbourne
Friday 20 December 2013, 4:28pm
Trainer Mike Moroney is ignoring the Queensland Derby flop of Ali Vital to declare the four-year-old a promising stayer in the making. Read more »
City test awaits Mudgee Cup winner Ward
Sydney
Friday 20 December 2013, 4:03pm
Mudgee Cup winner Ward will be seeking his first city win when he lines up over 2000 metres at Rosehill. Read more »
Salute To Jude puts Guineas hopes on line
Melbourne
Friday 20 December 2013, 3:25pm
Salute To Jude will need to at least repeat his first-up placing to convince trainer Robert Smerdon he is worthy of a Magic Millions Guineas start. Read more »
McLachlan to enhance Magic Millions claims
Brisbane
Friday 20 December 2013, 2:56pm
Divine Service will be out to bolster trainer Jason McLachlan's chances of a hefty Magic Millions payday with an impressive showing at Doomben. Read more »
Hyeronimus to reward Gai's show of faith
Sydney
Friday 20 December 2013, 2:51pm
Gai Waterhouse has rewarded Adam Hyeronimus' commitment to her stable with a prized ride at Rosehill. Read more »
Mr Moet to farewell Perth a winner
Sydney
Friday 20 December 2013, 2:33pm
Mr Moet will be out to defend his Cox Stakes title at Ascot in Perth before he heads east to join the Chris Waller stable. Read more »
British racing set for record stakes level
London
Friday 20 December 2013, 11:27am
British racing officials are preparing to distribute a record amount of prizemoney in 2014. Read more »
Cleary confident after Brilliant debut win
Sydney
Thursday 19 December 2013, 6:35pm
Country-trained two-year-old Quietly Brilliant will take his next step on the road to the Black Opal Stakes via a $100,000 city assignment. Read more »
Magic Millions Guineas to be a Sweet Idea
Wyong
Thursday 19 December 2013, 6:03pm
Gai Waterhouse strengthened her grip on the Magic Millions Guineas after Sweet Idea resumed with victory in a crucial lead-up race at Wyong. Read more »
New Toowoomba track gets thumbs up
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2013, 5:28pm
Racing will return to Toowoomba at the end of the month after the new grass track passed a crucial test. Read more »
Siblings shape up for Millions showdown
Wyong
Thursday 19 December 2013, 5:15pm
Nathan Berry has set up an exciting Magic Millions clash with his twin brother Tommy after riding Unencumbered to victory at Wyong. Read more »
Distance right for ex-Darley mare Gig
Melbourne
Thursday 19 December 2013, 4:30pm
Trainer Shawn Mathrick is confident recent acquisition Gig will relish a step up in distance at Flemington. Read more »
Waller keeps the faith in Vilanova
Sydney
Thursday 19 December 2013, 4:05pm
Vilanova had comparable winter formlines to barn mate Zoustar but after a disappointing spring he returns as a gelding at Rosehill. Read more »
Administrators locate BC3 documents
Melbourne
Thursday 19 December 2013, 3:38pm
Only a handful of people owed money by insolvent racing syndicate BC3 Thoroughbreds turned out for the first meeting of creditors in Geelong. Read more »
Bargain buy chasing Lough Neagh success
Brisbane
Thursday 19 December 2013, 3:30pm
Bought for $3000, Morning Captain will bid to boost his prize money to more than $500,000 by winning the Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Rawiller to offset Driefontein impost
Wyong
Thursday 19 December 2013, 3:07pm
Tulloch Lodge mare Driefontein will have a lead-up run to the Magic Millions carnival when she carries 61kg at Randwick. Read more »
Tommy Berry back in time for Millions
Sydney
Thursday 19 December 2013, 12:38pm
Top Sydney jockey Tommy Berry has had a Hong Kong riding ban reduced on appeal, clearing him to compete at the Magic Millions carnival. Read more »
Jockeys backing diet research
London
Thursday 19 December 2013, 8:50am
A leading English university has designed a scientific diet plan to help jockeys lose and maintain weight healthily. Read more »
Heathcote sets Sea Red on path to Qld Oaks
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 6:05pm
Doomben winner Sea Red has the Queensland Oaks in her long-range plans after winning at Doomben. Read more »
BC3 prizemoney to go to administrator
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 5:51pm
Prize money earned by racehorses owned by embattled racing company BC3 Throughbreds will be paid to an administrator, Racing Victoria has announced. Read more »
Huge week for O'Shea set to get bigger
Sydney
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 4:54pm
The well-bred Shelford will be on trial for a Group One test in New Zealand when he resumes from a let-up at Rosehill. Read more »
Portelli commits Handsome to quick back-up
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 4:44pm
Handsome has recovered so well after his Moonee Valley win, trainer Troy Portelli wants to race the stayer again as soon as he possibly can. Read more »
Racing fees dispute set for court showdown
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 4:28pm
A row between Racing Queensland and TattsBet over $126 million in outstanding fees will be resolved in court. Read more »
Hadiklaim upstages blue bloods for Waller
Sydney
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 3:58pm
Chris Waller is lukewarm on a Magic Millions Trophy start for Hadiklaim despite her debut win at Canterbury. Read more »
Exciting weekend prospects for Kavanagh
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 3:37pm
Three lightly raced horses will figure prominently in trainer Mark Kavanagh's hopes for racing at Moonee Valley and Flemington. Read more »
Heathcote delivers for Dato Tan Chin Nam
Brisbane
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 3:32pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote is hoping Tale Of The Dragon's Doomben win can lead to more Brisbane success for owner Dato Tan Chin Nam. Read more »
Stallion Barn Yarn - Strategic Maneuver
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 2:33pm
This week as the breeding season draws to a close, we talk with Strategic Maneuver about his exciting first crop of yearlings and learn about his secret preference for the old girls.. Read more »
Waterhouse out to bolster Millions team
Sydney
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 2:12pm
Gai Waterhouse has one serious Magic Millions chance in Echo Gal but is hoping she might have another after a lead-up race at Wyong. Read more »
Esprit De Bullet to relish pet distance
Melbourne
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 2:03pm
Eight-year-old gelding Esprit De Bullet is back to his favourite distance at Flemington and can show his best over 1000m. Read more »
Sacred Sprinter poised for Kempton return
London
Wednesday 18 December 2013, 10:58am
Outstanding English jumper Sprinter Sacred has been cleared to make a return to racing in the Desert Orchid Chase. Read more »
Inglis explains its position on BC3
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 8:35pm
Inglis managing director says BC3 defaulted on payment for Black Caviar's little brother who continues to battle laminitis but had previously paid on time. Read more »
Trainer quizzed over illegal diuretic
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 7:54pm
Trainer Shane Kember is the subject of a Racing NSW inquiry into an illegal diuretic found in one of his horses. Read more »
Commanding Jewel in hoof injury scare
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:49pm
A hoof injury has curtailed autumn plans for Commanding Jewel but trainer Leon Corstens says the mare could catch the end of the rich carnival. Read more »
Sheer Style to live up to her Ballarat win
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:41pm
Sheer Style is primed to cement her Magic Millions Classic claims when she runs in the lead-up at Wyong. Read more »
Calvo to bring more Christmas cheer
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:39pm
Trainer Lee Curtis doesn't expect to get 50-1 again about Calvo when he runs at Rosehill aiming for a repeat victory. Read more »
Road Trippin' to continue stable success
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 5:34pm
Trainer Stephen Theordore is hoping Road Trippin' can emulate the recent success of stablemates Don't Get Excited and Kiss Me Ketut. Read more »
Jockey ban cut by six months
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 4:23pm
Jockey Jason Maskiell has had an 18-month suspension reduced to 12 months after an appeal hearing in Melbourne. Read more »
Belle Couture could make debut at Bendigo
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 3:48pm
Black Caviar's half-sister, Belle Couture, has been nominated to make her much-anticipated debut at Bendigo. Read more »
Kisses to get career back on track
Sydney
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 3:27pm
The 2002 Queensland Oaks winning team of trainer Gerald Ryan and jockey Paul Hammersley will combine at Canterbury. Read more »
Ellerton and Zahra aim to keep on a roll
Melbourne
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 3:23pm
The in-form training partnership of Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra is aiming to keep the momentum going at Seymour and Flemington. Read more »
Pain just part of the job for Mccoy
London
Tuesday 17 December 2013, 1:39pm
Champion jumps rider Tony McCoy has been injured many times in race falls but says his pain threshold has increased and he will keep going. Read more »
John O'Shea to train for Darley Australia
Sydney
Monday 16 December 2013, 5:51pm
Sydney trainer John O'Shea has been confirmed as the replacement for Peter Snowden at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley Australia racing operation. Read more »
Beshara fails in appeal over 6-month ban
Melbourne
Monday 16 December 2013, 5:43pm
Trainer Paul Beshara has failed in his appeal to have a six-month disqualification for raceday treatment to Happy Trails reduced. Read more »
Sistine Demon poised for Flemington re-run
Melbourne
Monday 16 December 2013, 5:33pm
Trainer Andrew Noblet says emerging galloper Sistine Demon is almost certain to back up in the Skipton Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
No date set for Hugh Bowman ride inquiry
Sydney
Monday 16 December 2013, 5:08pm
Stewards will probe betting sheets as part of an investigation into a Hugh Bowman ride before an inquiry resumes. Read more »
Trackwork to determine Ryan's 2YO runners
Sydney
Monday 16 December 2013, 4:59pm
Japanese businessman Tomohiro Sekiguchi missed out on a lucrative payday with Believe Yourself but Baumkuchen could make up for it at Rosehill. Read more »
Dunn weighs up Guineas plans for Splendora
Sydney
Monday 16 December 2013, 4:03pm
Matthew Dunn is leading the Brisbane trainers' premiership but a race in Sydney will be crucial to his Magic Millions carnival plans. Read more »
More strikes furrther Gr 1 gold in Japan
London
Monday 16 December 2013, 11:42am
Ryan Moore has added to his haul of feature-race wins in Japan, landing the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes with Asia Express. Read more »
Mick Channon appoints No.1 stable jockey
London
Monday 16 December 2013, 11:28am
Willy Twiston-Davies will replace Martin Harley as trainer Mick Channon's No.1 stable jockey for the 2014 English racing season. Read more »
Zabeel Retired from Stud Duty
Monday 16 December 2013, 9:47am
A notable chapter in Australasian breeding has been closed with confirmation that Group I winner and multiple champion sire Zabeel has been retired from active stud duties. Read more »
Pelicano makes amends in Werribee Cup
Sydney
Sunday 15 December 2013, 6:25pm
The Tony McEvoy-trained Pelicano has won the Werribee Cup a year after finishing unplaced in the race as the odds-on favourite. Read more »
Jetwings ready for Rosehill debut
Sydney
Sunday 15 December 2013, 5:51pm
Impressive barrier trial winner Jetwings will attempt to secure a Magic Millions berth when he makes his debut at Rosehill. Read more »
Belle Couture close to a race debut
Melbourne
Sunday 15 December 2013, 5:48pm
Balck Caviar's half-sister Belle Couture is likely to be nominated to make her long-awaited race debut in the next week. Read more »
Tommy Berry appeal on Wednesday
Sydney
Sunday 15 December 2013, 5:40pm
Tommy Berry's appeal against the severity of a Hong Kong suspension will determine his chances of riding in the Magic Millions. Read more »
Newitt insists Oakleigh Girl on target
Melbourne
Sunday 15 December 2013, 4:39pm
Craig Newitt had to watch Oakleigh Girl's Calaway Gal Stakes win from Melbourne and saw enough to be confident heading towards the Magic Millions. Read more »
Shiraz Attack on the mend after setback
Brisbane
Sunday 15 December 2013, 4:12pm
The Magic Millions Guineas will be the focus for Shiraz Attack who has recovered from leg injuries after being galloped on in a race at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Cape Kidnappers ruled out of the summer
Brisbane
Sunday 15 December 2013, 2:02pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida has spelled Cape Kidnappers after losing a race against time to have the gelding fit for the Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
One to remember for Twiston-Davies
London
Sunday 15 December 2013, 1:48pm
The New One has firmed to 3-1 favourite for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival following his victory at the famous track. Read more »
Dual Cup options for import Martinvast
Sydney
Sunday 15 December 2013, 1:40pm
Gerald Ryan is looking at two New Year's Day Cup races on opposite sides of Australia as potential targets for Martinvast's next start. Read more »
Rawiller thanks Payne for Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2013, 7:00pm
Winning jockey Brad Rawiller empathised with Michelle Payne who gave up the ride on Sistine Demon at Flemington. Read more »
Aeronautical lands consolation sprint win
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 6:47pm
Classy sprinter Aeronautical posted the second stakes win of his career when he pounced late to land the Razor Sharp Handicap. Read more »
Into The Red salutes in Gold Edition Plate
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2013, 6:24pm
Into The Red gave champion jockey Chris Munce a hat-trick of feature race wins when he won the Gold Edition Plate at Doomben. Read more »
Decircles earns shot at Standish Handicap
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2013, 6:16pm
The Danny O'Brien-trained Decircles is likely to get his chance in the Group Three Standish Handicap after an all-the-way win at Flemington. Read more »
Nash Rawiller drives King Cobia to victory
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 6:06pm
The skills of Nash Rawiller in a close finish proved the difference between victory and defeat when King Cobia scored at Randwick. Read more »
Ninth Legion wins the G2 Villiers Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 5:49pm
Ninth Legion has fulfilled his summer mission in style, taking out the Group Two Villiers Stakes and earning ballot exemption from the Doncaster Mile. Read more »
Someday returns to form in Brisbane Hcp
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2013, 5:13pm
The spring carnival proved a disappointment for Someday who will be aimed at the Bernborough Handicap after he returned to form in the Brisbane Handicap. Read more »
Business as usual for Cummings partnership
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2013, 4:49pm
James Cummings said the rift between him and his famous grandfather Bart was a molehill that was made into a mountain. Read more »
Divine City to chase Gold Coast payday
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2013, 4:35pm
Trainer Garnett Taylor is keen to target the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares Handicap with Divine City after her runaway win at Doomben. Read more »
Ichikawa returns as a winner after injury
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 4:22pm
Apprentice Yusuke Ichikawa has returned to the winners' list on his second day back from a discloated shoulder. Read more »
Oakleigh Girl on track for Magic Millions
Brisbane
Saturday 14 December 2013, 4:15pm
Jockey Michael Cahill experienced the highs and lows when he won the Calaway Gal Stakes aboard Oakleigh Girl after a shock loss aboard Vienna Royale. Read more »
Permit ends drought to win Christmas Cup
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 4:06pm
Veteran stayer Permit has turned back the clock at Randwick with a determined Christmas Cup victory, his first in more than 18 months. Read more »
BC3 administrators deny punters' club link
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 3:56pm
A failed punters' club is not connected to the business dealings of BC3 Thoroughbreds, the administrators for the embattled bloodstock firm says. Read more »
Speedy gelding Kaiser Sun wins first-up
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2013, 3:45pm
Kaiser Sun has his soundness issues but also showed he has talent with an all-the-way win first-up at Flemington over 1000m. Read more »
Koroibete sets up Guineas tilt with win
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 3:41pm
Three-year-old Koroibete has prompted talk of a Rosehill Guines and Australian Derby campaign in the autumn after beating older horses at Randwick. Read more »
Mossfun to be aimed at autumn 2YO riches
Sydney
Saturday 14 December 2013, 3:00pm
An autumn carnival campaign is likely for Inglis Nursery winner Mossfun who has pulled off a betting plunge with her Randwick success. Read more »
I Am The General bound for Magic Millions
Melbourne
Saturday 14 December 2013, 2:16pm
An all-the-way win at Flemington has booked a Magic Millions Classic start for the Shane Nichols-trained colt I Am The General. Read more »
Dude aiming for fairytale Grand National
London
Saturday 14 December 2013, 12:18pm
Monbeg Dude, with the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips involved in his preparation, is on target for the Grand National after a Cheltenham win. Read more »
CEO hopeful BC3 Thoroughbreds can be saved
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2013, 6:29pm
BC3 Thoroughbreds chief executive Craig Cameron says he hopes the embattled company can be can be resurrected. Read more »
Drayton coal mine should not go ahead: PAC
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2013, 6:21pm
Global thoroughbred leaders Coolmore and Darley have won significant support in the bid to stop a coal mine fromopening close to their Hunter Valley farms. Read more »
Walter pair take next steps in comebacks
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2013, 5:17pm
A shortened Razor Sharp Handicap doesn't help stablemates Jacquinot Bay and Straight Albert but trainer Guy Walter says they need the racing. Read more »
Hoylonny in peak condition for 2400m test
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2013, 4:17pm
Chris Waller thought enough of Hoylonny to run him in an Australian Derby but he will be happy if the horse can win the Listed Christmas Cup. Read more »
Magic Millions goal looms for Anna Lizzie
Brisbane
Friday 13 December 2013, 4:17pm
Anna Lizzie returns to racing in the Just Now Handicap as trainer Craig Tyrrell sorts through Magic Millions carnival options for the mare. Read more »
Prince Of Penzance return excites Payne
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2013, 4:08pm
Michelle Payne is keen to get back on Prince Of Penzance at Flemington but she's disappointed the horse has to clash with Sistine Demon. Read more »
Good things come in pairs...
Friday 13 December 2013, 3:57pm
Black Revolver, son of Lonhro, will line up tomorrow in his third start in town on the 14th of December at Kensington in the 3YO BM 74 Australian Turf Club Handicap (1400) at 1:10pm Read more »
Freshwater Storm aims up for Kilmore Cup
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2013, 3:02pm
The Kilmore Cup is the long-term aim for Freshwater Storm who will be trying to top off his latest preparation with victory at Flemington. Read more »
Taxmeifyoucan shapes well for Villiers
Sydney
Friday 13 December 2013, 2:11pm
On the wrong end of a photo finish in the Goulburn Cup, Taxmeifyoucan will be out to make amends in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick. Read more »
Standish aim for Moody-trained Flamberge
Melbourne
Friday 13 December 2013, 2:06pm
Flamberge is being aimed at the Standish Handicap and will be out to show he's on target for that race when he runs over 1000m at Flemington. Read more »
Grand National winner primed for return
London
Friday 13 December 2013, 8:25am
Grand National winner Auroras Encore is on target to make his return to racing at Wetherby's two-day festival. Read more »
Tommy Berry to appeal HK ban from Aust
Sydney
Thursday 12 December 2013, 5:46pm
Jockey Tommy Berry hopes to learn next week whether he will be free to chase his third Magic Millions Classic win. Read more »
Flemington might provide Millions guide
Melbourne
Thursday 12 December 2013, 5:23pm
A Flemington race could provide a guide to the Magic Millions with three runners nominated for the Gold Coast feature. Read more »
Baker's babies set for Nursery examination
Sydney
Thursday 12 December 2013, 5:11pm
Bjorn Baker has a strong hand as he attempts to win the lucrative Inglis Nursery at Randwick for the second year in succession. Read more »
Morant poised to break Melbourne duck
Melbourne
Thursday 12 December 2013, 3:37pm
Former Perth galloper Morant is still searching for his first win in Melbourne with trainer Damien Williams hoping it comes at Flemington. Read more »
Kiss Me Ketut aiming for hat-trick of wins
Melbourne
Thursday 12 December 2013, 3:12pm
Stephen Theodore expects improving filly Kiss Me Ketut to make her presence felt at Flemington so long as she can get a nice run from a wide barrier. Read more »
Waller hoping Villiers history can repeat
Sydney
Thursday 12 December 2013, 2:46pm
Chris Waller rates Said Com the best of his two Villiers Stakes chances with the Group Two race figuring in a distance change. Read more »
Zaratone faces Kensington track challenge
Sydney
Thursday 12 December 2013, 2:43pm
Zaratone will be challenged to step out of his comfort zone and win his first race away from Rosehill in more than three years. Read more »
Magic Millions favourite impresses Cahill
Brisbane
Thursday 12 December 2013, 2:27pm
Michael Cahill believes Oakleigh Girl is a worthy favourite for the Magic Millions after riding her in trackwork ahead of the Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben Read more »
Country Cups hero chasing metro success
Melbourne
Thursday 12 December 2013, 1:59pm
Prolific country Cups winner Gottino will continue to look for his first victory in city grade when he runs at Flemington. Read more »