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Peter Robl to ride Lidari in Epsom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »