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Celestial Dragon books Gold Coast berth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »