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Gerard Butler appeals five-year ban
London
Thursday 12 December 2013, 7:52am
English trainer Gerard Butler has appealed his five-year disqualification for using banned steroids on his horses. Read more »
Schofield back a winner with Diamond hope
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:13pm
Chad Schofield returned from back-to-back careless riding suspensions with a winner on Blue Diamond-bound filly Wawail at Caulfield. Read more »
Milestone win for Ben Hull at Doomben
Brisbane
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:43pm
Leading apprentice Tegan Harrison provided her partner Ben Hull with his first city winner as a trainer when she rode Wind Dancer to victory at Doomben. Read more »
Prince Of Penzance returns at Flemington
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:37pm
Lightly raced gelding Prince Of Penzance makes his return at Flemington with trainer Darren Weir considering the Mornington Cup as a summer target. Read more »
Return of injury-plagued Base delayed
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:14pm
After more than two years sidelined by injuries, former Lloyd Williams-owned gelding Base is on the comeback trail for a new trainer. Read more »
Echo Gal stamps claims for Magic Millions
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 5:06pm
An appeal against a Hong Kong suspension will determine if Tommy Berry can ride Warwick Farm winner Echo Gal in the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
Millions still the plan for Nordic Empire
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:34pm
Nordic Empire has returned to Mick Price's stable after a short break in the paddock and will race at Canterbury ahead of a trip to the Gold Coast. Read more »
Absalon clear for Villiers Stakes start
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 4:11pm
Absalon has drawn wide in the Villiers Stakes but Sam Kavanagh says the sprinter-miler deserves his chance to run in Sydney's premier race of the summer. Read more »
Victorian trainer fined over positive swab
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:46pm
Bendigo trainer Shaun Dwyer has been slapped with a $1000 fine over a positive test returned by his galloper Anudjawun. Read more »
Lees looking to Uate to brighten his week
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:29pm
Kris Lees is hoping smart sprinter Uate can temper a sad week for the stable following the loss of one of its most promising horses. Read more »
Inglis removes horses from Vlahos property
Melbourne
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 3:26pm
Eight thoroughbreds have been removed from the property of former BC3 chairman Bill Vlahos by one of Australia's biggest auctioneer companies. Read more »
Perth sprint star joins Waller stable
Sydney
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:37pm
Barakey, one of Perth's best sprinters with 12 wins in 14 starts, will join the Chris Waller stable to be trained for an eastern states campaign. Read more »
Stallion Barn Yarn - Ustinov (AUS)
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2:24pm
This week we speak with Ustinov who has recently returned from a stint in New Zealand with big plans to build on his Group 1 success at stud... Read more »
Enquare Wins Second Listed Race
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 9:47am
Super win by the filly Saturday, every time we raise the bar she reaches it, a very professional filly indeed and all racehorse... Read more »
St Nicholas Abbey continues fight for life
London
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:58am
Coolmore says St Nicholas Abbey is continuing to fight his battle against injury and the life-threatening hoof disease laminitis. Read more »
BHA appears at betting corruption summit
London
Wednesday 11 December 2013, 6:42am
Sporting bodies including the British Horse Racing Authority have gathered in London for a summit on corrupt betting practices. Read more »
Oakleigh Girl, Sheer Style top MM betting
Sydney
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 6:25pm
Fillies Oakleigh Girl and Sheer Style have been made the early favourites to win the Magic Millions Classic. Read more »
BC3 Thoroughbreds appoint administrator
Sydney
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:58pm
Racing syndicator BC3 Thoroughbreds is in voluntary administration following the resignation of former chairman Bill Vlahos. Read more »
Nisos ready to deliver on promise: trainer
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:50pm
Nisos, the stalwart of the small stable of Mornington trainer Paul Rocke, is set for his best campaign of racing. Read more »
Toowoomba racetrack on verge of reopening
Brisbane
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 5:09pm
Racing Queensland officials say the new course proper at Toowoomba has passed its first serious test after jump-outs were held on the StrathAyr surface. Read more »
Expectant mare set for Aust breakthrough
Sydney
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 4:47pm
New Zealand mare Abeautifulred's racing days are numbered because she is pregnant but trainer John Sargent is hoping she can bow out a black-type winner. Read more »
O'Hara adds to Villiers day comeback book
Sydney
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 3:10pm
Listen Son, entered for races in Sydney and Brisbane, is expected to target the Villiers Stakes at Randwick with Kathy O'Hara to ride. Read more »
Different regime works wonders for Tombola
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 2:58pm
Variety has been the key to Tombola's form and trainer Jason Warren is hoping the galloper's winning ways continue at Caulfield. Read more »
Chad Schofield back after 22-meeting ban
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 2:26pm
Cox Plate-winning apprentice jockey Chad Schofield returns to racing at Caulfield after serving back-to-back suspensions. Read more »
Ararat asked to explain racetrack fiasco
Melbourne
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 2:03pm
Racing Victoria has backed the decision of jockeys not to ride at a country Victoria race meeting because of safety concerns. Read more »
Sprinter Sacre could run at Kempton
London
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 10:08am
Sprinter Sacre could be the star attraction at the Kempton meeting where he is scheduled to take on Tingle Creek Chase winner Sire De Grugy. Read more »
Drowne waits on X-ray results
Hong Kong
Tuesday 10 December 2013, 9:54am
Jockey Steve Drowne will undergo further X-rays on injuries suffered in a fall at Sha Tin as he waits for news on when he can travel home to England. Read more »
Cummings training partnership to continue
Sydney
Monday 9 December 2013, 7:41pm
The Cummings training partnership of Bart and his grandson James will continue as usual after days of speculation about a split. Read more »
Jarrod McLean disqualified for six months
Melbourne
Monday 9 December 2013, 6:54pm
Trainer Jarrod McLean has been disqualified for six months over a positive swab to a horse in his care in a post-race sample. Read more »
Barakey to join a Melbourne trainer
Melbourne
Monday 9 December 2013, 6:40pm
Perth sprinter Barakey is set to stay in Melbourne after the Lightning Stakes at Flemington to join a new stable. Read more »
Authorities investigate BC3 company
Melbourne
Monday 9 December 2013, 6:40pm
Racing Victoria has confirmed it is investigating the controversial syndication company BC3 Thoroughbreds. Read more »
Sysmo back on track after campaign hiccup
Sydney
Monday 9 December 2013, 5:25pm
Sysmo returns in the Villiers Stakes after a slight setback with trainer Tony McEvoy confident he can make his presence felt. Read more »
General to put Millions chances on show
Melbourne
Monday 9 December 2013, 5:16pm
The Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast is the aim for I Am The General who will be out to seal qualification with his performance at Flemington. Read more »
Aeronautical back in Razor Sharp
Sydney
Monday 9 December 2013, 5:02pm
Aeronautical will be looking for a compensatory win in the Razor Sharp after missing out on an invitation to Hong Kong. Read more »
Spring Cups targets for HK Vase winner
Melbourne
Monday 9 December 2013, 4:55pm
Dominant's win in the Hong Kong Vase has heralded a tilt at the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after he competes in Dubai and Hong Kong again. Read more »
Kayla Nisbet breaks wrist at trackwork
Melbourne
Monday 9 December 2013, 3:24pm
Apprentice Kayla Nisbet has broken her wrist in a trackwork fall just days after returning to race riding from a month out with a broken foot. Read more »
Steve Drowne in hospital after HK fall
Hong Kong
Monday 9 December 2013, 12:10pm
English jockey Steve Drowne has a suspected punctured lung and broken collarbone after falling in the Hong Kong Sprint. Read more »
Hong Kong dominates International races
Hong Kong
Sunday 8 December 2013, 8:41pm
Hong Kong horse have dominated the International meeting at Sha Tin with the locals winning three of the four feature races. Read more »
Dominant wins the Hong Kong Vase
Hong Kong
Sunday 8 December 2013, 6:09pm
Hong Kong's Dominant has claimed an upset win against some of the world's best stayers in the International Vase at Sha Tin. Read more »
Australian Guineas aim for Prince Harada
Melbourne
Sunday 8 December 2013, 5:06pm
Prince Harada didn't live up to his boom in the spring but trainer Tony Vasil believes the three-year-old can make his mark in his next campaign. Read more »
Vienna Royale to resume in Phelan Ready
Brisbane
Sunday 8 December 2013, 4:54pm
Vienna Royale returns to racing in the Phelan Ready Stakes at Doomben as trainer Tony Gollan begins to shape his Magic Millions campaign. Read more »
Business as usual for Peter Snowden
Sydney
Sunday 8 December 2013, 4:44pm
It's business as usual for outgoing Darley trainer Peter Snowden as he plots the autumn paths of the team. Read more »
Girl in Flight could head to Sydney
Melbourne
Sunday 8 December 2013, 4:06pm
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is reviewing Group One options for unbeaten filly Girl In Flight with the Australian Oaks in Sydney now on the radar. Read more »
Baker looking for million dollar pay days
Sydney
Sunday 8 December 2013, 3:18pm
Bjorn Baker has emerging colt Unencumbered and proven filly Twilight Royale aiming at lucrative pay dyas. Read more »
Polanski nearing return to work
Melbourne
Sunday 8 December 2013, 2:02pm
Three-year-old Polanski is close to returning to work to prepare for his attempt to add the Australian Derby in the autumn to his Victoria Derby success. Read more »
Tingle Creek victory for Sire De Grugy
London
Sunday 8 December 2013, 11:11am
The father-son combination of trainer Gary Moore and jockey Jamie Moore has claimed a milestone Grade One win in the Tingle Creek Chase. Read more »
Schweida to monitor Cape Kidnappers
Brisbane
Sunday 8 December 2013, 10:17am
The summer carnival campaign of Cape Kidnappers hangs in the balance after an abnormal blood count ruled him out of the George Moore Stakes. Read more »
Ihtsahymn wins Kingston Town Stakes
Perth
Saturday 7 December 2013, 9:14pm
Fred Kersley-trained three-year-old has beaten the older horses to win the Group One Kingston Town Stakes. Read more »
Dandino and Galileo Rock to miss Vase
Hong Kong
Saturday 7 December 2013, 6:37pm
Australian-owned Dandino will miss the Hong Kong Vase because of a soft-tissue leg injury. Read more »
Jamie Mott in hospital after race fall
Melbourne
Saturday 7 December 2013, 6:28pm
Jockey Jamie Mott has been taken to hospital for observation and assessment after a race fall at Caulfield. Read more »
Villiers Stakes moved to Kensington track
Sydney
Saturday 7 December 2013, 6:23pm
Sydney's Villiers Stakes meeting will be run on Randwick's Kensington track due to lack of grass growth on the course proper. Read more »
Lucky Hussler wins G3 George Moore Stakes
Brisbane
Saturday 7 December 2013, 6:14pm
Jockey Jason Taylor has made a triumphant return from a dislocated shoulder to win the George Moore Stakes aboard Lucky Hussler. Read more »
Kerrin McEvoy steals the show at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 7 December 2013, 5:46pm
Kerrin McEvoy has ridden four winners at Randwick, all for outgoing Darley trainer Peter Snowden. Read more »
Peter Snowden has a day out at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 7 December 2013, 5:43pm
Peter Snowden is leaving the Darley racing operation after the Sydney autumn carnival but has kept his mind on the job at hand with four Randwick winners. Read more »
Don't Get Excited continues winning ways
Melbourne
Saturday 7 December 2013, 5:25pm
Don' t Get Excited has won his fifth race from seven start since he shifted to trainer Stephen Theordore's Cranbourne stable. Read more »
Rodd makes most of pick-up ride on Vatican
Melbourne
Saturday 7 December 2013, 5:08pm
Consistent sprinter Vatican has claimed his first stakes win in the Doveton Stakes with jockey Michael Rodd a replacement for the injured Billy Egan. Read more »
Missy Longstocking crashes as odds-on pop
Brisbane
Saturday 7 December 2013, 4:27pm
Magic Millions Guineas plans will be reassessed for Missy Longstocking after she was beaten as an odds-on favourite in the Mode Plate at Doomben. Read more »
Lord Durante turns tables on Lord Wimble
Melbourne
Saturday 7 December 2013, 4:22pm
In another battle of the lords, Lord Durante defeated Lord Wimble at Caulfield, reversing a result from a previous clash. Read more »
Bowman shows how on Waller-trained filly
Sydney
Saturday 7 December 2013, 3:47pm
Calming Influence has broken a run of outs for Chris Waller with Hugh Bowman giving a lesson on how to rate a front runner. Read more »
Harquila keeps perfect record at Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 7 December 2013, 3:16pm
Three-year-old filly Harquila has got the better of two other debut winners to remain unbeaten with a narrow victory first-up at Caulfield. Read more »
Stroak stays on target for Magic Millions
Brisbane
Saturday 7 December 2013, 3:09pm
Jockey Michael Cahill believes Stroak will be suited by the high pressure of the Magic Millions after the filly kept her unbeaten record intact at Doomben. Read more »
Unencumbered bound for Millions after win
Sydney
Saturday 7 December 2013, 2:24pm
Unencumbered has raised his stocks for the rich Magic Millions Classic with a comprehensive win at Randwick, ending the Darley dominence with juveniles. Read more »
Traffic jam costly for apprentice Nisbet
Melbourne
Saturday 7 December 2013, 2:18pm
Traffic cost Kayla Nisbet getting to the track on time but it made no difference to Lord Of The Sky winning at Caulfield with Jake Duffy in the saddle. Read more »
Black Caviar shares top racehorse ranking
Sydney
Saturday 7 December 2013, 1:02pm
Black Caviar is still being decorated for her racetrack deeds with the unbeaten mare sharing the title of the world's best racehorse for 2013. Read more »
Side Glance sights fixed on HK Cup glory
Hong Kong
Saturday 7 December 2013, 12:00pm
Mackinnon Stakes winner Side Glance needs a quick tempo to show his best in the Hong Kong Cup, according to trainer Andrew Balding. Read more »
Dunaden back to right form: Delzangles
Hong Kong
Saturday 7 December 2013, 11:54am
Convinced Dunaden is in his element at this time of the year, trainer Mikel Delzangles expects the stayer to run well in the Hong Kong Vase. Read more »
Strawbridge coy over Cloud's future
Hong Kong
Saturday 7 December 2013, 10:01am
Owner George Strawbridge has hinted the Hong Kong Mile may not be the swan song for Moonlight Cloud. Read more »
RQ launches fillies bonus scheme
Brisbane
Friday 6 December 2013, 6:06pm
A bonus scheme officials hope will generate more interest in fillies at the Magic Millions sale in March has been announced by Racing Queensland. Read more »
Parnham believes brothers can figure in G1
Melbourne
Friday 6 December 2013, 6:04pm
Neville Parnham believes Playing God and God Has Spoken are capable of figuring in the Kingston Town Stakes as they near the end of their racing careers. Read more »
Red Cadeaux poised for rich Sydney autumn
Sydney
Friday 6 December 2013, 5:51pm
English stayer Red Cadeaux, well known to Australian racegoers after his Melbourne Cup placings, could be one of the headline acts of the Sydney autumn. Read more »
West Africa scratched from Caulfield race
Melbourne
Friday 6 December 2013, 5:31pm
Well-supported West Africa has been scratched from the opening race at Caulfield, leaving Lord Of The Sky a dominant favourite. Read more »
Moonlight Cloud to go out a winner in HK
Hong Kong
Friday 6 December 2013, 5:09pm
Champion French mare Moonlight Cloud is lining up for her likely swan song in the Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin. Read more »
Cry Havoc fast-tracked into metro 3YO race
Sydney
Friday 6 December 2013, 5:00pm
An introduction to city racing might have arrived sooner than his trainer wanted but early betting suggests Cry Havoc will run well at Randwick. Read more »
Fitness key to Romancingthestone chances
Melbourne
Friday 6 December 2013, 4:55pm
Cranbourne trainer Robbie Griffiths says a fit Romancingthestone can present a danger to her more-fancied rivals at Caulfield. Read more »
No Rainbow at Caulfield for Doveton Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 6 December 2013, 4:36pm
The Doveton Stakes has been reduced to nine runners with Chase The Rainbow scratched after suffering superficial cuts to a leg. Read more »
Territory to keep Austin's name in lights
Sydney
Friday 6 December 2013, 3:47pm
If timing counts for a lot in racing, trainer Jarrod Austin is hoping he can cash in on the return to winning form of smart sprinter Territory. Read more »
Aigles well ahead of fourth Cup bid
Hong Kong
Friday 6 December 2013, 3:27pm
French star Cirrus Des Aigles is pleasing his trainer Corine Barande-Barbe ahead of his fourth attempt to win the Hong Kong Cup. Read more »
Positive signs for Doubtfilly in G3 Moore
Brisbane
Friday 6 December 2013, 3:23pm
Trainer Stuart Kendrick believes an ideal barrier and significant weight drop will work in favour of Doubtfilly in the George Moore Stakes. Read more »
Black Caviar's brother improves slightly
Melbourne
Friday 6 December 2013, 2:01pm
The two-year-old half-brother to Black Caviar has made slight improvement but is not out of the woods in his battle with laminitis. Read more »
John Messara elected chairman of ARB
Sydney
Friday 6 December 2013, 1:59pm
John Messara has been elected chairman of the Australian Racing Board succeeding Michael Duffy. Read more »
Belle Couture steps closer to race debut
Melbourne
Friday 6 December 2013, 12:52pm
Belle Couture, a younger half-sister to champion Black Caviar, has won a jump-out at Flemington and is closing in on a highly-anticipated debut. Read more »
Encostanati - a step up in class!
Friday 6 December 2013, 11:49am
Encostanati (Encosta De Lago x Cincinnati Gal g.) has stepped up into Saturday class racing where he will line up tomorrow in the 3YO BM 73 HQ of Insurance Handicap (1150m) at 2:37pm at Randwick, Kensington. Read more »
Queen awarded top owners' honour for 2013
London
Friday 6 December 2013, 11:43am
The Queen has been recognised for her contribution to British horse racing, winning the 2013 Owner of the Year award. Read more »
Three-month ban for UK racehorse owner
London
Friday 6 December 2013, 11:22am
Racehorse owner Stephen Arnold has been disqualified for betting against horses he races, the British Horseracing Authority has announced. Read more »
Mount Athos gets thumbs up from Williams
Sydney
Thursday 5 December 2013, 6:04pm
Melbourne Cup placegetter Mount Athos has improved since his arrival in Hong Kong, according to jockey Craig Williams. Read more »
Cummings family rift remains unresolved
Sydney
Thursday 5 December 2013, 5:37pm
The training partnership between Bart and James Cummings remains tenuous but is yet to be formally dissolved. Read more »
Aussie Linton draws well in Hong Kong Mile
Hong Kong
Thursday 5 December 2013, 4:13pm
The only Australian-trained horse in action at the Hong Kong International meeting has received a kind draw for his Sha Tin assignment. Read more »
Nordic Empire to Millions via Canterbury
Melbourne
Thursday 5 December 2013, 4:04pm
Caulfield debut winner Nordic Empire is set to have his final Magic Millions lead-up race at Canterbury on his way to the Gold Coast. Read more »
Distance no concern for Tenacitus: O'Shea
Sydney
Thursday 5 December 2013, 3:52pm
A stout American pedigree has fuelled John O'Shea's belief the up-and-coming Tenacitus will relish a sharp distance rise at Randwick. Read more »
Loveyamadly set for Doveton Stakes: Price
Melbourne
Thursday 5 December 2013, 3:36pm
Mick Price has set stakes-winning mare Loveyamadly for a first-up win in the Doveton Stakes, rating her the best of his three runners in the 1000m race. Read more »
Startsmeup aims for dual wins in Moore
Brisbane
Thursday 5 December 2013, 3:20pm
Startsmeup has returned to the stables of original trainer Bruce Hill to prepare for back-to-back wins in the George Moore Stakes. Read more »
Lord Wimble looks for back-to-back wins
Melbourne
Thursday 5 December 2013, 2:52pm
Bill Wilde hopes his decision to skirt around the edges of the spring carnival with Lord Wimble will continue to pay off at Caulfield. Read more »
Ihtsahymn popular for WFA Kingston Town
Perth
Thursday 5 December 2013, 2:42pm
Ihtsahymn, the only three-year-old in the race, is now an outright second favourite to win the $500,000 Kingston Town Classic at Ascot. Read more »
Gai out to end Darley's Sydney 2YO spree
Sydney
Thursday 5 December 2013, 2:22pm
The Magic Millions is the long-term aim, but ending Darley's dominance of Sydney juvenile races is the immediate goal for two Gai Waterhouse youngsters. Read more »
This weeks US runners have landed Changeintheweather and El Nino a trio of winners each
Thursday 5 December 2013, 2:18pm
EL NINO’s multiple Stakes winning daughter, DE JORGE claimed her third STAKES win at La Rinconada. Read more »
Fresh legs to help Zuma Roc at Caulfield
Melbourne
Thursday 5 December 2013, 12:37pm
Topweight Zuma Roc is first-up from a spell at Caulfield but trainer Neil Walsh is tipping the five-year-old to sprint well. Read more »
Racing super power Juddmonte not for sale
London
Thursday 5 December 2013, 11:13am
Juddmonte boss Douglas Erskine Crum has refuted speculation Khalid Abdullah wants to sell off part of his thoroughbred racing empire. Read more »
Dunaden a happy horse ahead of Vase
London
Thursday 5 December 2013, 11:10am
French galloper Dunaden will be out to turn back the clock at Sha Tin when he chases his second win in the Hong Kong Vase. Read more »
McEvoy claims Hong Kong title
Hong Kong
Thursday 5 December 2013, 4:48am
Australia's Kerrin McEvoy has won the Longines International Jockeys' Championship in Hong Kong, topping the final table on 18 points. Read more »
Butler banned for five years over doping
London
Thursday 5 December 2013, 12:52am
The UK's Gerard Butler has been handed a five-year ban for doping, in what the British Horseracing Authority described as an "appalling breach of duty". Read more »