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Peter Robl to ride Lidari in Epsom
Melbourne
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 2:49pm
Peter Robl is hoping he can snare his first Epsom Handicap on lightweight chance Lidari for Peter Moody. Read more »
Better Than Ready hurt in trackwork scare
Brisbane
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 2:46pm
Better Than Ready's spring campaign is in turmoil after he suffered chest and leg injuries in a trackwork tumble at Doomben Read more »
Sargent out to stay the distance in Sydney
Sydney
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 2:28pm
John Sargent is concentrating on the strength of his New Zealand stayers to deliver success for his Sydney stable. Read more »
Chris Munce wins appeal
Brisbane
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 1:05pm
An improper riding charge imposed by stewards against champion jockey Chris Munce has been quashed by Queensland's Racing Disciplinary Board. Read more »
Get 'em out!
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 12:23pm
Anyone who has ever visited Kitchwin Hills will have driven up the meandering road that cuts through the successful Polo Stud neighbouring us. Read more »
St Nicholas Abbey progressing well
London
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 8:49am
Former star galloper St Nicholas Abbey is continuing his recovery from a career-ending injury and a life-threatening illness. Read more »
Leading Light given Arc go-ahead
London
Tuesday 1 October 2013, 8:44am
Leading Light could join three other Aidan O'Brien-trained runners in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Read more »
English Cups hope suffers travel sickness
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 6:31pm
English stayer Forgotten Voice, an entrant in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, has been found to have a slight bout of travel sickness. Read more »
Key jockey changes in Manifold Stakes
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 5:09pm
Politeness will be ridden by Craig Williams for the first time in the Edward Manifold Stakes while Glen Boss has picked up the ride on Wordplay. Read more »
Ironstein to step up in Group One Metrop
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 4:59pm
Trainer Gerald Ryan says veteran stayer Ironstein is primed to make his presence felt in the Group One Metropolitan. Read more »
Cummings keeping faith in top colts
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 4:56pm
Recent defeats to two of his flagship horses have not dented Anthony Cummings' faith in their ability to win Group One races this spring. Read more »
Rawiller rapt with Turnbull hope Fiorente
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 3:58pm
Nash Rawiller says Fiorente is right where he needs to be heading into the spring majors and can't wait to ride the exciting import in the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
No panic over jockey for Royal Descent
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 2:06pm
Chris Waller will spread the net to find the best jockey he can for Royal Descent after Damien Oliver lost an appeal against suspension. Read more »
Waller says McEvoy suited to Sacred Falls
Sydney
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:55pm
Chris Waller has three strong Epsom Handicap chances but the premier trainer says Sacred Falls, with Kerrin McEvoy to ride, has most in his favour. Read more »
Damien Oliver fails in appeal
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:43pm
Damien Oliver's return to racing is on hold after his failure to win a reduction of a careless riding ban that means he misses the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
Landmark British agreements announced
London
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:38pm
British authorities and the major racetracks have announced new agreements for the funding of prize money. Read more »
Lucky Nine in good shape
Melbourne
Monday 30 September 2013, 12:23pm
Hong Kong sprinter Lucky Nine has arrived in Melbourne in good shape to attack the major sprints of the spring carnival. Read more »
Illegal veterinary drugs on Dubai plane
London
Monday 30 September 2013, 11:33am
Sheikh Mohammed has been caught up in another drugs scandal, with reports illegal veterinary products were found on a Dubai government jet. Read more »
Eclair Big Bang wins Guineas Prelude
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 5:35pm
Eclair Big Bang has shown himself to be a genuine Caulfield Guineas contender with victory in the Group Three Prelude at Caulfield. Read more »
Rebel Dane claims Group One
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 5:13pm
Warwick Farm trainers will be queuing up for a free breakfast on the strength of Rebel Dane's win in the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Hall lands treble at Caulfield
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 4:59pm
Jockey Nick Hall has ridden a treble of winners at Caulfield, making the most of a suspension incurred by Damien Oliver at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Cummings rides racing's highs and lows
Sydney
Sunday 29 September 2013, 4:49pm
Surge Ahead and Federica have saved trainer Anthony Cummings' weekend, winning at Warwick Farm to set up campaigns aimed at better races. Read more »
Bass Strait chasing Caulfield Cup start
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 4:36pm
Bass Strait is set to step up to Group One company and chase a Caulfield Cup berth after an impressive win over 1700m at Caulfield. Read more »
Metropolitan favourite in perfect order
Sydney
Sunday 29 September 2013, 3:21pm
The Metropolitan favourite Prince Cheri has appreciated a three-week break between races going into the biggest test of his promising career at Randwick. Read more »
May's Dream heading to Thousand Guineas
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 2:46pm
May's Dream, a daughter of 2003 Melbourne Cup runner-up She's Archie, is Thousand Guineas-bound on the back of a strong win over 1400m at Caulfield. Read more »
Turnbull turning point for Quintessential
Brisbane
Sunday 29 September 2013, 2:44pm
Jockey Damian Browne is prepared to forgive the last start defeat of Quintessential who puts her Caulfield Cup claims on the line in the Turnbull Stakes. Read more »
Shamexpress for sprint double
Melbourne
Sunday 29 September 2013, 2:38pm
Newmarket Handicap winner Shamexpress will be set for the Manikato Stakes and Patinack Farm Classic following his weekend return from England. Read more »
Buffering wins Qld Horse Of The Year title
Brisbane
Sunday 29 September 2013, 12:22pm
Star sprinter Buffering has been named Queensland's Horse of the Year for the second year in a row. Read more »
Vorda victorious in Cheveley battle
London
Sunday 29 September 2013, 12:07pm
French trainer Philippe Sorgob has celebrated his first Group One win with Vorda, winner of the Cheveley Park Stakes ar Newmarket. Read more »
Sky Lantern takes Chariot crown
London
Sunday 29 September 2013, 10:43am
Sky Lantern has emerged triumphant in the Sun Chariot Stakes to stake her claim as Britain's best filly. Read more »
Internationals hit Melb for spring spoils
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 6:28pm
The first contingent of international horses have arrived in Melbourne ahead of the spring racing carnival. Read more »
Tommy Berry to miss important carnival day
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 6:11pm
Tommy Berry will miss one carnival Saturday meeting after being suspended for careless riding at Rosehill. Read more »
Rain Drum makes stunning return in Shannon
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 6:00pm
A horse who had not raced for 16 months and a veteran considered past his prime have fought out the finish of the Group Two Shannon Stakes. Read more »
Ben Melham suspended for careless riding
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:56pm
Ben Melham has been suspended for 11 meetings for careless riding at Mornington and is set to miss Turnbull Stakes day at Flemington. Read more »
Society Rock heading to Tally-Ho Stud
London
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:46pm
Glamour sprinter Society Rock has been retired from racing and will stand at Tally-Ho Stud in Ireland. Read more »
Complacent bursts into carnival reckoning
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:24pm
A tough win in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill has set Complacent up for a tilt at the Group One Spring Champion Stakes. Read more »
Crafty Cruiser takes out Ansett Classic
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 5:13pm
Michael Walker made the most of his only ride for the day at Mornington, winning the Listed Ansett Classic on Crafty Cruiser. Read more »
Epic Terra put on Port Macquarie Cup path
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 4:45pm
Apprentice Tegan Harrison has paid credit to former leading jockey Jeff Lloyd after Epic Terra led throughout at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Sharnee Rose causes Golden Pendant upset
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 4:21pm
She doesn't win out of turn but Sharnee Rose brought her A game to Rosehill where she scored a fighting victory in the Golden Pendant. Read more »
Switch in tactics works for Vintage Moss
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 4:02pm
Apprentice Kirk Matheson had to change riding plans on Vintage Moss but still enjoyed a winning result at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Tallat gives hobby trainer his biggest win
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 3:55pm
Well-related Tallat is the only horse in Matthew Gilmore's care and the five-year-old has given the hobby trainer his biggest win at Mornington. Read more »
Champagne Cath gets stakes win at Rosehill
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 3:51pm
Champagne Cath has claimed her first black-type win in the Reginald Allen Quality at Rosehill with the promise of more to come. Read more »
Julienas defies gale to stake Metrop claim
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:58pm
Gai Waterhouse will have at least one runner in her quest for a ninth Metropolitan victory after Julienas underlined his claims with a tough Rosehill win. Read more »
Missy Longstocking earns Melbourne call-up
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:50pm
The Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington is on the spring agenda for Missy Longstocking after her first-up win at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Eurozone wins Group Two Stan Fox Stakes
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:28pm
An ambitious autumn program will be set for Eurozone who has lived up to his potential with victory in the Group Two Stan Fox Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Eclair Big Bang ready for Guineas Prelude
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:14pm
Jockey Dom Tourneur is hoping three-year-old Eclair Big Bang lives up to his expectations and makes his presence felt in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Read more »
Buffering sore after Moir Stakes placing
Brisbane
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:08pm
Buffering has pulled up lame after his Moir Stakes defeat but trainer Robert Heathcote says it won't interrupt his spring carnival campaign. Read more »
Waterhouse upbeat despite Ecuador defeat
Sydney
Saturday 28 September 2013, 2:05pm
Group One targets remain on the table for Ecuador despite his shock defeat in the opening race at Rosehill. Read more »
Solzhenitsyn in prime order for Caulfield
Melbourne
Saturday 28 September 2013, 1:35pm
Queensland star Solzhenitsyn is looking to improve on his third placing in the 2012 Sir Rupert Clarke when he lines up again at Caulfield. Read more »
Star sprinter Lethal Force retired
London
Saturday 28 September 2013, 10:00am
England's best sprinter Lethal Force will not race again and is already at Cheveley Park Stud where he will join the stallion roster. Read more »
Oliver suspended at Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Friday 27 September 2013, 11:08pm
Damien Oliver says he'll appeal the severity of a careless riding suspension from Moonee Valley after being outed for 10 meetings. Read more »
Samaready dominant in Moir Stakes
Melbourne
Friday 27 September 2013, 10:17pm
Samaready has scored a dominant victory in the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley with Buffering yet again having to settle for second in a Group One. Read more »
Divine Calling survives protest in Stutt
Melbourne
Friday 27 September 2013, 10:05pm
Divine Calling has won the Bill Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley after a protest from Craig Williams on runner-up Shamus Award. Read more »
Thump beats Miracles Of Life at Valley
Melbourne
Friday 27 September 2013, 8:31pm
Talented Sydney filly Thump has shown her class in Melbourne with victory over Miracles Of Life in the Champagne Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Crossroads race for Anagold at Mornington
Melbourne
Friday 27 September 2013, 5:26pm
Five-year-old mare Anagold could be running in her last race at Mornington before heading for the breeding barn. Read more »
Drago class to make difference in Gloaming
Sydney
Friday 27 September 2013, 4:20pm
Anthony Cummings is counting on Drago's class to tell when the colt steps up in distance in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Less Is More plans depend on Colin Stephen
Sydney
Friday 27 September 2013, 4:04pm
Trainer David Vandyke is hedging his bets on a Metropolitan start for Less Is More, one of the favourites for a traditional lead-up race at Rosehill. Read more »
Form stacks up for Speediness at Caulfield
Melbourne
Friday 27 September 2013, 3:46pm
Trainer Colin Scott is hoping his patience with underrated Speediness is rewarded for the first time at Group One level in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Spring carnival hopefuls set to touch down
Melbourne
Friday 27 September 2013, 3:25pm
Cups chances and Cox Plate hopefuls are among the latest overseas horses to head to Melbourne for the spring carnival. Read more »
Tempo a serious concern for Qfighter: Dunn
Brisbane
Friday 27 September 2013, 3:12pm
Trainer Matthew Dunn is concerned an apparent lack of speed in the Channel Seven Handicap at Eagle Farm could hinder the prospects of Qfighter. Read more »
Panel reserves Waterhouse appeal decision
Sydney
Friday 27 September 2013, 2:08pm
The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has reserved a decision on trainer Gai Waterhouse's fight against her conviction out of the More Joyous inquiry. Read more »
Head-Maarek admits to Treve Arc concerns
London
Friday 27 September 2013, 11:32am
The mid-season purchase of Treve has fast-tracked the top filly towards the Prix de l'Arc Triomphe, trainer Criquette Head-Maarek has revealed. Read more »
Harley thrilled to link with Marco Botti
London
Friday 27 September 2013, 10:57am
Trainer Marco Botti has appointed former top apprentice Martin Harley as a stable jockey. Read more »
Mornington start up in air for Weissmuller
Melbourne
Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:54pm
Andrew Campbell is leaning to running Weissmuller at Moonee Valley in the JRA Cup over the Ansett Classic because of a rain-affected Mornington track. Read more »
Waterhouse team dominates Rosehill betting
Sydney
Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:43pm
Top trainer Gai Waterhouse could enjoy one of her most successful days on a racetrack if her horses live up to early expectations at Rosehill. Read more »
Single out to continue Rosehill affinity
Sydney
Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:34pm
Craig Carmody is content with his decision not to press for an Epsom Handicap start with Rosehill specialist Single who runs in the Shannon Stakes. Read more »
Hayes revises spring options for Jet Away
Melbourne
Thursday 26 September 2013, 5:22pm
David Hayes says he'll decide on which race import Jet Away returns in after he has another solid trackwork hit-out. Read more »
Buffering primed for successive Moir wins
Melbourne
Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:58pm
Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote thinks he has Moir Stakes defending champion Buffering primed to the minute for his return to racing. Read more »
Gloaming looms as Fuerza crossroads race
Sydney
Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:46pm
Fuerza's inconsistent form this season has perplexed trainer Bjorn Baker who is beginning to suspect a gelding operation could be the answer. Read more »
Cluster to press Caulfield Guineas claims
Sydney
Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:36pm
Sydney colt Cluster will put his Caulfield Guineas credentials on the line in the Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Marwood takes first step towards big time
Melbourne
Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:33pm
The Caulfield Guineas credentials of Marwood will be put to the test when he steps to Group company for the first time in the Prelude after two easy wins. Read more »
Colin Stephen test for Waller staying trio
Sydney
Thursday 26 September 2013, 4:02pm
The Colin Stephen Quality at Rosehill will go a long way to deciding feature race options for three Chris Waller-trained imports. Read more »
Payne free to ride Yosei in Rupert Clarke
Melbourne
Thursday 26 September 2013, 3:30pm
Michelle Payne has had a careless riding suspension reduced on appeal and is free to ride Yosei in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Susashi aiming for fourth straight win
Brisbane
Thursday 26 September 2013, 3:12pm
Trainer Steele Ryan believes Anthony Allen is the unsung hero in rejuvenating the career of Susashi who aims for four straight wins at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Brown Panther on track for Melbourne
London
Thursday 26 September 2013, 9:29am
Melbourne Cup contender Brown Panther has pleased connections with his fifth over an unsuitable distance at Goodwood. Read more »
Appearance looking good for Golden Pendant
Sydney
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 6:05pm
The Guy Walter stable has been flying high in recent weeks and Appearance will be out to continue that trend at Rosehill. Read more »
Tegan Harrison outed for careless riding
Brisbane
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 6:00pm
Apprentice Tegan Harrison has been sidelined for six meetings for careless riding following a stewards' inquiry at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Portelli hopeful despite Rebel Dane's draw
Melbourne
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 5:40pm
Trainer Gary Portelli is hopeful Rebel Dane can overcome a wide barrier draw in the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Waterhouse's Epsom hand in the balance
Sydney
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 5:16pm
Gai Waterhouse's bid for an eighth Epsom Handicap will hinge on how two horses in her Rosehill team perform in the Shannon Stakes. Read more »
Sam Payne upholds family tradition at Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 5:05pm
Apprentice Sam Payne is keen to follow in the footsteps of his famous relatives after riding his first city winner aboard Sammi Jain at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Oliver in box seat for Group One Moir win
Melbourne
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 4:53pm
Damien Oliver can land a first Group One win since his return from a 10-month ban when he rides Bel Sprinter in the Moir Stakes. Read more »
Rock Hero earns chance at spring Group One
Sydney
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 4:03pm
David Payne looks to have unearthed a promising stayer in Rock Hero who made a one-act affair of the opening race at Canterbury. Read more »
Surpass chasing black-type breakthrough
Melbourne
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 2:53pm
Mike Moroney is giving Surpass his chance at Listed level in the Ansett Classic at Mornington after two midweek wins since joining his stable. Read more »
Capacity field for Group One Rupert Clarke
Melbourne
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 1:49pm
The Group One Rupert Clarke Stakes has attracted a full field of 18 and one emergency with Stradbroke winner Linton topweight with 58kg. Read more »
Field of 10 sprinters for G1 Moir Stakes
Melbourne
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 11:32am
A field of 10 has been declared for the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley with the weight-for-age race run at Group One level for the first time. Read more »
No decision on Cup start for Royal Diamond
London
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 7:38am
Melbourne Cup hopeful Royal Diamond will be given a workout to test his fitness ahead of a decision on the trip to Australia. Read more »
Charlie Boy to run in Guineas Prelude
Sydney
Wednesday 25 September 2013, 7:34am
Three-year-old Charlie Boy will run in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude in preference to the Rupert Clarke Stakes. Read more »
Fiorente out of Caulfield Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 6:04pm
The Gai Waterhouse-trained Fiorente, second favourrite for the Melbourne Cup, is among the withdrawals from the Caulfield Cup. Read more »
HK star Lucky Nine arrives in Australia
Melbourne
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 6:01pm
Hong Kong sprinter Lucky Nine has arrived safely in Australia ahead of his bid to claim the Manikato-Patinack Farm Classic double. Read more »
Carlton House scratched from G1 Epsom Hcp
Sydney
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:27pm
Carlton House has become the latest high-profile galloper to be scratched from the Epsom Handicap at Randwick. Read more »
Commanding Jewel tweaks hamstring
Melbourne
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:23pm
A hamstring strain will keep Commanding Jewel out of racing for at least two weeks as she tries to recover in time for the Group One Toorak Hcp. Read more »
Quinton coy on Epsom for blinkered Monton
Sydney
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:21pm
Trainer Ron Quinton will play an Epsom Handicap waiting game with Monton as he tinkers with the galloper's gear for the Shannon Stakes. Read more »
Wordplay heads south to avoid Guelph clash
Sydney
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:13pm
Anthony Cummings is happy to dodge impressive filly Guelph, sending lightly raced Wordplay to Melbourne to continue her spring campaign. Read more »
Linton to run in Sir Rupert Clarke
Melbourne
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:06pm
Group One winner Linton will bypass the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley to race in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes over 1400 metres at Caulfield. Read more »
Conservatorium sets out on long campaign
Melbourne
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 5:00pm
Adelaide sprinter Conservatorium has a long campaign in front of him as he searches for Group success in Melbourne and Perth. Read more »
Singleton to build on trial win momentum
Sydney
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 3:47pm
Scott Singleton, who figured as a winning trainer during Sydney's juvenile barrier trials, has hopes for one of his older stable members at Canterbury. Read more »
Ten Days Until Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 2:54pm
There are just ten days to go until the highly anticipated Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale is conducted by Inglis at Newmarket on Thursday 3 October 2013. Read more »
Joao Moreira licensed for Hong Kong
Sydney
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 1:50pm
Star jockey Joao Moreira will leave Singapore for Hong Kong following confirmation he has been granted a club jockey licence. Read more »
Lady Cecil commits to Warren Place future
London
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 11:31am
Lady Cecil will be a buyer at the Tattersalls yearling sales with confirmation she will continue to train from Warren Place at Newmarket. Read more »
Fabre sizes up contenders for Arc bid
London
Tuesday 24 September 2013, 11:04am
Trainer Andre Fabre has settled on his main chances for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as he chases his eighth win in Europe's biggest race. Read more »