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Mr O'Ceirin penalised 0.5kg for Cups

Monday 23 September 2013, 6:06pm

Mr O'Ceirin has been penalised 0.5kg for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups for his Naturalism Stakes win.  Read more »

Guelph's little brother stars at trials

Monday 23 September 2013, 5:50pm

Ghibellines is a name to remember after the half brother to star filly Guelph won his first barrier trial ahead of his race debut.  Read more »

Epsom weights to go up one kilogram

Monday 23 September 2013, 5:26pm

Blake Shinn has the opportunity to ride Toydini at 54kg in the Epsom Handicap with the retirement of Shoot Out meaning a rise in weights.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel suffers setback

Monday 23 September 2013, 5:20pm

Group One winner Commanding Jewel has suffered a setback with scans on her near hind leg to determine her spring carnival fate.  Read more »

Barrier blanket for Bel Sprinter in Moir

Monday 23 September 2013, 5:11pm

Jason Warren will try a barrier blanket on Bel Sprinter in the Group One Moir Stakes to encourage him to jump with the rest of the field.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel with Arrowfield

Monday 23 September 2013, 4:23pm

It's A Dundeel, winner of his fifth Group One race in the Underwood Stakes, will stand at Arrowfield Stud when he is retired from the track.  Read more »

Criteriion's spring hopes on the line

Monday 23 September 2013, 4:06pm

The Stan Fox Stakes will give trainer David Payne a guide to where he goes with Group winning colt Critierion.  Read more »

Grand campaigner Shoot Out retired

Monday 23 September 2013, 3:40pm

Chris Waller has said goodbye to five-time Group One winner Shoot Out who has been retired following a lacklustre George Main Stakes performance.  Read more »

Long John faces biggest test in Prelude

Monday 23 September 2013, 3:10pm

Kerrin McEvoy will ride Long John in a race for the first time when the Caulfield Guineas favourite runs in the Prelude at Caulfield.  Read more »

Samaready spot-on for Moir Stakes

Monday 23 September 2013, 1:33pm

Star filly Samaready has convinced trainer Mick Price she is ready for her Group One debut in open company with a strong gallop at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien outlines Arc options

Monday 23 September 2013, 11:53am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien is expected to make a decision soon on how many of four possible stable hopefuls will run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

Dramatic outcome to Cologne feature

Monday 23 September 2013, 6:54am

Vif Monsieur has been declared the winner of a Group One race in Germany after the first two horses home were demoted for interference.  Read more »

Red Tracer and Appearance to clash

Sunday 22 September 2013, 5:43pm

Red Tracer is primed for another showdown with Appearance, who has beaten her twice at Group One level, in the Golden Pendant.  Read more »

Shinn waits on Shoot Out decision

Sunday 22 September 2013, 4:47pm

Blake Shinn needs Shoot Out to drop out of the Epsom Handicap and force a rise in weights to allow him to ride Toydini.  Read more »

Epaulette to work at Valley before Moir

Sunday 22 September 2013, 4:00pm

Moir Stakes contender Epaulette is one of 26 horses set to gallop at Moonee Valley at a trackwork session leading into the Group One meeting.  Read more »

Travel delay for star Hong Kong sprinter

Sunday 22 September 2013, 3:43pm

Australia-bound Hong Kong sprinter Lucky Nine faces travel delays due to Typhoon Usagi but trainer Caspar Fownes says it won't interrupt his preparation.  Read more »

Distance test for Fast Dragon in Gloaming

Sunday 22 September 2013, 1:59pm

New Zealand trainer Bruce Wallace will use the Gloaming Stakes to determine the future spring plans for Fast Dragon.  Read more »

Buffering primed for Moir return

Sunday 22 September 2013, 1:31pm

Robert Heathcote says Buffering's spring carnival campaign is proceeding as planned as the gelding seeks an elusive Group One win in the Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Arc trial goes to plan for Intello

Sunday 22 September 2013, 12:17pm

Intello will be target the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in preference to the Champion Stakes at Ascot after his win at Longchamp.  Read more »

No excuses for Jewel's first defeat: Rodd

Saturday 21 September 2013, 6:41pm

Jockey Michael Rodd has offered no excuse for Atlantic Jewel's first loss in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Glen Colless suspended after Brisbane fall

Saturday 21 September 2013, 6:33pm

Stewards have suspended jockey Glen Colless for three weeks for careless riding following an inquiry into a fall at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Glen Boss fined $2000 for Caulfield salute

Saturday 21 September 2013, 6:27pm

Stewards have hit Melbourne's champion jockey Glen Boss with a $2000 fine for his celebration as he crossed the line in the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Darley back in business with stakes treble

Saturday 21 September 2013, 6:23pm

Darley trainer Peter Snowden endured a frustrating start to the racing season but his fortunes have taken a turn for the better at Randwick.  Read more »

Mr O'Ceirin forces his way into Cup field

Saturday 21 September 2013, 6:08pm

The Ciaron Maher-trained Mr O'Ceirin has earned a start in the Caulfield Cup after winning the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Moriarty heads to Metrop after WFA victory

Saturday 21 September 2013, 5:45pm

The Chris Waller-trained Moriarty is on target for the Group One Metropolitan after winning the Hill Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Schofield lands biggest success on Gregers

Saturday 21 September 2013, 5:25pm

Apprentice Chad Schofield has scored the biggest win on his career with victory aboard Gregers in the Group Two Thousand Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel wins WFA Underwood Stakes

Saturday 21 September 2013, 5:14pm

New Zealander It's A Dundeel has dethroned the queen of Australian racing, beating the previously unbeaten Atlantic Jewel in the Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Boban stakes Epsom claim with Randwick win

Saturday 21 September 2013, 4:46pm

Boban has rocketed into equal favouritism for the Group One Epsom Handicap following his Bill Ritchie Handicap win at Randwick.  Read more »

Cassidy falls short in bid for 100 majors

Saturday 21 September 2013, 4:40pm

Hawkspur has been unable to deliver jockey Jim Cassidy a milestone of 100 Group One wins, finishing fourth to Streama in the George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Dolly Dolly foils plunge on Hour Of Peril

Saturday 21 September 2013, 3:55pm

Veteran mare Dolly Dolly booked an interstate spring carnival campaign after she upset a plunge on runner-up Hour Of Peril at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Out Of Coober hits pay-dirt at Caulfield

Saturday 21 September 2013, 3:48pm

Out Of Coober has scored a surprise win at Caulfield, finishing widest on the track to salute as a $51 chance.  Read more »

Catkins shows toughness in Caulfield win

Saturday 21 September 2013, 3:40pm

The Chris Waller-trained Catkins has a long-range Group One target but showed her fighting qualities to claim a Group Three win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Streama claims overdue Group One success

Saturday 21 September 2013, 3:35pm

Streama has claimed an overdue Group One win in the George Main Stakes in which Jim Cassidy finished fourth on Hawkspur.  Read more »

Barbed continues winning spree for Darley

Saturday 21 September 2013, 2:48pm

Barbed has brought up a race-to-race stakes double for the Darley team at Randwick and pulled off a betting plunge in the process.  Read more »

Oliver makes most of Waterhouse work offer

Saturday 21 September 2013, 2:43pm

Damien Oliver has made it successive Caulfield wins after steering the Gai Waterhouse-trained Rockford home in the Inglis Bonus Handicap.  Read more »

Guelph back to best with Tea Rose triumph

Saturday 21 September 2013, 2:26pm

The Flight Stakes appears at the mercy of Darley filly Guelph after she unleashed a brilliant turn of foot to outclass her rivals at Randwick.  Read more »

Guineas out as Iconic takes to sprinting

Saturday 21 September 2013, 1:48pm

The emphatic victory of Iconic at Caufield has convinced trainer Tony McEvoy to abandon any Guineas thoughts to concentrate on sprinting.  Read more »

Shamal Wind resumes a winner at Caulfield

Saturday 21 September 2013, 1:42pm

Four-year-old mare Shamal Wind will return to Group-class sprints after posting a dominant first-up win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Willie on best behaviour in Randwick win

Saturday 21 September 2013, 1:32pm

Photon Willie is better known for his difficult temperament than his racing ability but trainer Chris Waller expects that to change in the near future.  Read more »

Webb flags black-type ambitions for Mybenz

Saturday 21 September 2013, 1:27pm

Trainer Stuart Webb thinks his mare Mybenz is up to tackling a stakes race after an impressive win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Simenon prepares for Australian excursion

Saturday 21 September 2013, 11:58am

The first ballot order for the Melbourne Cup has boosted trainer Willie Mullins's confidence in Simenon making it into the Flemington race.  Read more »

Cirrus Des Aigles back to winning ways

Saturday 21 September 2013, 9:47am

Cirrus Des Aigles has won his first race for the year ahead of his challenge for the Champion Stakes at Ascot.  Read more »

No charges for Waterhouse over Rockabill

Friday 20 September 2013, 6:41pm

Gai Waterhouse has escaped charges but stewards have reminded the trainer of her obligations regarding horses with issues before races.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel firms in Underwood betting

Friday 20 September 2013, 5:58pm

It's A Dundeel has had support to win the Group One Underwood Stakes, firming from $13 to $8.50, but Atlantic Jewel remains odds-on favourite.  Read more »

Crunch race looms for Manawanui in Shorts

Friday 20 September 2013, 5:37pm

Trainer Ron Leemon claims the Group Two Shorts at Randwick will be crossroads race for Manawanui, a one-time boom racehorse who resumes in the sprint.  Read more »

Boss chasing success on Underwood day

Friday 20 September 2013, 5:03pm

The Caulfield book of rides for Glen Boss has been reduced by one with the scratching of The Huntress from the Thousand Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

I'm 50-50 to make Dissident weight: Clark

Friday 20 September 2013, 4:05pm

Tim Clark says will be doing everything in his power to ride Melbourne three-year-old Dissident at 50.5kg in the Group One George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Underwood to be Jewel's biggest test: Rodd

Friday 20 September 2013, 4:04pm

Michael Rodd has plenty of confidence in Atlantic Jewel's ability to maintain her unbeaten run in the Underwood Stakes but says it's her biggest challenge.  Read more »

Shoreham in the mix for major spring Cups

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:52pm

Australian-bred stayer Shoreham is being targeted for starts in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups as his successful year continues.  Read more »

Malavio has draw to suit in Bill Ritchie

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:24pm

The form of smart sprinter-miler Malavio is making it easier for Steve Englebrecht to maintain his enthusiasm for training racehorses.  Read more »

Gear switch key to Lightfeet Lady at Farm

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:04pm

Lightfeet Lady has raced consistently for trainer Stuart Kendrick who has removed blinkers from the mare in what could be her final start at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Royal Descent a George Main threat: jockey

Friday 20 September 2013, 3:00pm

Chris Waller is expected to give Jimmy Cassidy his 100th Group One win but Nash Rawiller thinks the trainer has another horse who can spoil the party.  Read more »

Villa Verde back to show best in spring

Friday 20 September 2013, 2:45pm

Shaun Dwyer believes Villa Verde is back on track after a disappointing Sydney autumn and hopes the filly shows it in her spring return at Caulfield.  Read more »

Wide gate a boon for Veyron in George Main

Friday 20 September 2013, 12:38pm

Trainer Linda Laing believes the outside gate will be an advantage for Veyron in his quest for an Australin Group One win in the George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Wednaan victory fires Dubai carnival dream

Friday 20 September 2013, 11:11am

Wednaan has given trainer Mike de Kock a milestone win at Yarmouth that has also set up a possible Dubai carnival appearance.  Read more »

Sun Central ruled out of Melbourne Cup

Friday 20 September 2013, 10:57am

English stayer Sun Central is out of the running for the Melbourne Cup but trainer William Haggas hopes to target the race in 2014.  Read more »

Three Bridges Spring Update

Friday 20 September 2013, 10:36am

Stryker has welcomed Spring and is enjoying doing what he does best! He has a bountiful book of mares this season and once again we are delighted with the support he continues to receive from leading breeders.  Read more »

Hussonet, Never Been Better

Friday 20 September 2013, 10:14am

Cornerstone Stud has announced that as of today they are reducing the fee of champion sire Hussonet. The current leading active sire of Group One winners in Australia will now stand this current season at an advertised fee of $16,500 inc. GST.  Read more »

Winning Glory takes out Newcastle Gold Cup

Thursday 19 September 2013, 6:33pm

Nash Rawiller's reputation as one of the strongest riders in Australian racing has been enhanced after Winning Glory's Newcastle Gold Cup victory.  Read more »

New rule boosts powers of racing stewards

Thursday 19 September 2013, 5:58pm

The NSW Trainers' Association has criticised a new rule which gives stewards the power to stand down licensed persons.  Read more »

Waterhouse wins Tibbie as inquiry looms

Thursday 19 September 2013, 5:48pm

Gai Waterhouse will have to face another stewards' inquiry but it was business as usual for the trainer as Vaquera took out the Group Three Tibbie Stakes.  Read more »

Stewards quiz trainer after race-day raid

Thursday 19 September 2013, 4:58pm

Trainer Darren Smith has been warned he will be under increased scrutiny from stewards after substances were found at his Broadmeadow stable.  Read more »

Wood looking for Sizzling day at Randwick

Thursday 19 September 2013, 4:47pm

Group One winner Sizzling will get the chance to stake his claims for the Epsom Handicap when he lines up at Randwick.  Read more »

McArdle to assess Miracle for 1000 Guineas

Thursday 19 September 2013, 4:29pm

John McArdle will have a better guide on the Thousand Guineas prospects of last-start winner Miracle To Me when she lines up in the Prelude at Caulfield.  Read more »

Baker chasing another Underwood success

Thursday 19 September 2013, 4:16pm

It's A Dundeel will attempt to give Murray Baker his third Underwood Stakes win but the trainer admits Atlantic Jewel will prove hard to beat.  Read more »

Toydini penalised 1kg for Epsom Handicap

Thursday 19 September 2013, 3:45pm

Racing NSW handicappers have given Toydini a 1kg penalty for the Epsom Handicap in the wake of his feature-race victory at Newcastle.  Read more »

Cassidy on brink of Group One milestone

Thursday 19 September 2013, 3:40pm

Jim Cassidy is poised to become just the third Australasian jockey to ride a century of Group One winners when he partners Hawkspur at Randwick.  Read more »

Londehero puts Sydney trip on line at Farm

Thursday 19 September 2013, 3:05pm

Trainer Matthew Dunn has floated the option of a Sydney campaign for Londehero who resumes from an injury-enforced spell at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Self Sense ready for biggest test: trainer

Thursday 19 September 2013, 3:01pm

Self Sense has gained new focus after being gelded and is now looking at three wins in a row since the mid-year operation when he runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Media alert, $100,000 Inglis Race Series bonus - Caulfield

Thursday 19 September 2013, 2:52pm

With an exciting day of Group One racing at Caulfield on Saturday, Inglis graduates have the opportunity to share in the outstanding prizemoney with a $100,000  Read more »

Bit Of Hell a work in progress for Price

Thursday 19 September 2013, 2:24pm

Trainer Mick Price is looking for improvement from his imported galloper Bit Of Hell who runs in the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Gold not Guelph Tea Rose danger: O'Shea

Thursday 19 September 2013, 1:45pm

John O'Shea will saddle up two talented fillies in the Tea Rose Stakes but concedes the progressive Arabian Gold will be the testing material.  Read more »

Cups setback as stayers miss Hill Stakes

Thursday 19 September 2013, 1:19pm

Kelinni and Beaten Up, a major part of Chris Waller's spring arsenal, have encountered hurdles in their Cups campaigns.  Read more »

Arc looms as ideal race for Kazeem: Doyle

Thursday 19 September 2013, 11:43am

Jockey James Doyle says Longchamp will provide a perfect setting for Al Kazeem to showcase his rich talents in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

Planteur set for Breeders' Cup via France

Thursday 19 September 2013, 11:13am

Trainer Marco Botti will start Planteur in a race at Longchamp as a lead-up to the Breeders' Cup Classic.  Read more »

Waterhouse to face stewards over Rockabill

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 6:25pm

Top trainer Gai Waterhouse has been asked to front a stewards inquiry over the late scratching of Rockabill from the Spring Stakes.  Read more »

Toydini storms into Epsom Hcp favouritism

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 6:17pm

Exciting four-year-old Toydini is the new favourite to win the Epsom Handicap after a dashing win in the Cameron Handicap at Newcastle.  Read more »

Paul Beshara charged by RV stewards

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 6:12pm

Happy Trails' trainer Paul Beshara will face the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after being charged with a breach of the raceday treatment rules.  Read more »

Savvy Nature sets sail for Group One glory

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:58pm

A fall from a horse walker didn't affect the galloping ability of Savvy Nature who claimed the Spring Stakes at Newcastle.  Read more »

Cassidy sets sights on 100 Group One wins

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:31pm

Chris Waller's decision to run Hawkspur in the George Main Stakes has paved the way for Jim Cassidy to chase his 100th Group One victory at Randwick.  Read more »

Simenon committed to Melb Cup bid: Mullins

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:20pm

Simenon has entered quarantine ahead of his trip to Australia despite uncertainty over his place in the Melbourne Cup field.  Read more »

O'Shea out to continue Cup carnival impact

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:12pm

The two-day racing carnival at Newcastle could again prove to be a happy hunting ground for John O'Shea who has two runners in the Tibbie Stakes.  Read more »

Family link continues to pay for Forster

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 5:08pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster believes Willow Mist can follow in the footsteps of her dam Mardi Gras after a breakthrough win at Doomben.  Read more »

Darley weighs up options for Shikra

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 4:27pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is in two-minds about whether to continue with the spring campaign of Newcastle winner Shikra or put him away for the autumn.  Read more »

Octavia tipped to bounce back at Caulfield

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 4:23pm

After a disappointing effort over 1400m at Flemington last start, Octavia is back to her favourite track and favourite distance at Caulfield.  Read more »

Foreteller chasing another G1 WFA surprise

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 4:14pm

Foreteller faces a tough ask against Atlantic Jewel in the Underwood Stakes but Craig Newitt expects another good showing from the last-start winner.  Read more »

Reformed Kingdoms set to reign at Randwick

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 3:46pm

Confident he has fixed Kingdoms' poor manners, John O'Shea is looking for the gelding to stamp his Metropolitan credentials at Randwick.  Read more »

Caulfield to decide Folding Gear ambitions

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 3:32pm

A Caulfield Cup start goes on the line for the second time in 12 months when Folding Gear contests the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Buffering on target for Moir Stakes return

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 2:44pm

Damian Browne has given Buffering his tick of approval after an exhibition gallop at Doomben ahead of his comeback in the Group One Moir Stakes.  Read more »

Ironstein on Newcastle Gold Cup mission

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 2:33pm

Hardy stayer Ironstein will try to add the Newcastle Gold Cup to his list of wins when he contests the Group Three race.  Read more »

Hawkspur among Waller team for George Main

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 11:20am

Top four-year-old Hawkspur is an acceptor for the George Main Stakes and the Hill Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Atlantic Jewel draws seven in Underwood

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 9:35am

Unbeaten mare Atlantic Jewel headlines a 14-horse field for the Group One Underwood Stakes and has drawn barrier seven for the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Tac De Boistron in winning form

Wednesday 18 September 2013, 9:24am

Tac De Boistron will race at Longchamp after getting back to winning form following an unsuccessful stint in Australia.  Read more »

Tuscan Fire to revel over longer distances

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:59pm

Stayer Tuscan Fire has put in three runs over shorter distances in his build-up to the spring and now gets his chance to shine in the longer races.  Read more »

Moody strengthens Caulfield team

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:52pm

Imported stayer Kesampour is expected to show sharp improvement on his first Australian outing when he runs in the Naturalism Stakes.  Read more »

Ryan stablemates set for big campaigns

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:46pm

Talented colt Dothraki is fit and well ahead of his season return after earlier fears his spring was over due to a barrier accident.  Read more »

Cheri switch shakes up Metropolitan market

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:38pm

Prince Cheri will be kept in Sydney to try to qualify for the Caulfield Cup, forcing bookmakers to cut his quote for the Metropolitan.  Read more »

Randwick all-weather track right as rain

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:18pm

Randwick trackwork has confirmed the recuperative powers of a new all-weather racetrack in preparation for its official opening for racing.  Read more »

Puissance primed for a great race

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 5:10pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance de Lune faces his biggest test so far when he lines up against a class field in the Group One Underwood Stakes.  Read more »

Puissance De Lune still top Cup pick

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 4:22pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune has received more weight than expected in the race but remains a clear-cut market leader.  Read more »