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Toydini confirmed for Cameron despite draw

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 4:11pm

Guy Walter is banking on the open stretches of the Newcastle racetrack to help Toydini overcome a difficult alley in the Cameron Handicap.  Read more »

Epsom weight gives Sincero spring options

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 4:05pm

Sincero could have his spring campaign tweaked to include a start in the Epsom Handicap after he contests the Group One George Main Stakes.  Read more »

Dunaden topweight for 2013 Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 11:44am

French horse Dunaden, the Melbourne Cup winner of 2011, is the topweight for this year's race with 58.5kg, 1kg more than 2012 winner Green Moon.  Read more »

Voleuse De Coeurs to target French Classic

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 11:37am

Irish St Leger winner Voleuse De Coeurs is in the running to contest the French equivalent with connections deciding against an Australian campaign.  Read more »

Brown Panther in frame for Cup prep start

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 11:25am

High-profile Melbourne Cup candidate Brown Panther could still have a Melbourne Cup lead-up run in Europe despite missing the Irish St Leger.  Read more »

Treve camp basking in Arc trial victory

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 11:10am

Trainer Criquette Head-Maarek is confident Treve can adapt to any type of going as she heads towards the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

British racing gathers to celebrate Cecil

Tuesday 17 September 2013, 10:59am

The life of champion racehorse trainer Sir Henry Cecil, who died in June after a long fight with cancer, has been celebrated during a remembrance service.  Read more »

Sidestep withdrawn from Caulfield Guineas

Monday 16 September 2013, 6:24pm

The Peter Snowden-trained Sidestep will not contest the Caulfield Guineas this spring with his nomination for the 1600m race to be withdrawn.  Read more »

Strong field for Group One George Main

Monday 16 September 2013, 5:54pm

Streama is fit and well ahead of her bid for another Group One victory against what is shaping as a stellar field for the George Main Stakes.  Read more »

James hopes Silent Achiever's luck changes

Monday 16 September 2013, 5:53pm

Trainer Roger James is hoping Silent Achiever has more luck in the Underwood Stakes than she did first-up in the Memsie Stakes.  Read more »

Shoot Out top weight for Epsom Hcp

Monday 16 September 2013, 5:31pm

Multiple Group One winner Shoot Out has been given topweight for the Epsom Handicap while Green Moon and Sea Moon head the weights for The Metropolitan.  Read more »

Hay List ready for his next test

Monday 16 September 2013, 5:05pm

Triple Group One winning sprinter Hay List heads the entries for the Group Two Shorts as he continues his latest comeback.  Read more »

Joao Moreira to star at Newcastle

Monday 16 September 2013, 5:03pm

Star Singapore jockey Joao Moreira is in demand for the two-day carnival at Newcastle where he will ride mainly for Kris Lees.  Read more »

Anabolic steroids to be banned

Monday 16 September 2013, 3:46pm

The Australian Racing Board has announced a zero tolerance policy to anabolic steroids in racehorses with the exception of foals to the age of six months.  Read more »

Politeness faces test in Guineas Prelude

Monday 16 September 2013, 2:18pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon is hoping Politeness fulfils her potential this spring but admits the filly faces a test in the Group Two Thousand Guineas Prelude.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Cup entries in Europe

Monday 16 September 2013, 7:24am

Iris St Leger winner Voleuse de Couers is an unlikely Melbourne Cup starter but 2011 winner Dunaden is to make the trip again.  Read more »

Puissance ready for the Underwood

Sunday 15 September 2013, 5:03pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune will take on his toughest field in the Underwood Stakes with Atlantic Jewel a likely runner.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup start on line in Naturalism

Sunday 15 September 2013, 4:27pm

Mick Price will start imports Pakal and Bit Of Hell in the Naturalism Stakes with the winner of the Group Three race exempt from a Caulfield Cup ballot.  Read more »

Group One win No.100 awaits Jim Cassidy

Sunday 15 September 2013, 4:07pm

Jim Cassidy may not have to wait too long to ride his 100th Group One winner with Hawkspur a possible George Main Stakes runner.  Read more »

Keith Robbins dies aged 81

Sunday 15 September 2013, 3:14pm

Keith Robbins, long-time racing editor of the Daily Telegraph, has died after a short illness, just a couple of weeks shy of his 82nd birthday.  Read more »

Spring campaign over for Rain Affair

Sunday 15 September 2013, 3:09pm

Multiple Group One placegetter will have to wait for an elusive top level win with trainer Joe Pride resting him for the spring.  Read more »

Joao Moreira in move to Hong Kong

Sunday 15 September 2013, 2:11pm

Singapore's loss will be Hong Kong's gain with star jockey Joao Moreira reported to be making a permanent move.  Read more »

Spirit Of Boom to resume in The Shorts

Sunday 15 September 2013, 12:48pm

Trainer Tony Gollan has predicted Spirit Of Boom will be highly competitive when he resumes from a spell in the Group Two The Shorts at Randwick.  Read more »

Ed Dunlop lands Doncaster Cup

Sunday 15 September 2013, 12:16pm

Times Up has won his second Doncaster Cup but a trip to Australia seems doubtful with trainer Ed Dunlop hoping to keep him in training for another year.  Read more »

Leading Light shines in English St Leger

Sunday 15 September 2013, 10:55am

Leading Light is likely to target the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe rather than the Melbourne Cup after winning the Engish St Leger.  Read more »

Chris Munce suspended for improper riding

Saturday 14 September 2013, 6:47pm

Chris Munce has left Doomben upset with a stewards' decision to suspend him for a month for improper riding.  Read more »

Prince Cheri earns spring Cups campaign

Saturday 14 September 2013, 6:12pm

Progressive stayer Prince Cheri is on track for a Caulfield Cup campaign after scoring his first Group victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Le Bonsir surprises Price with Listed win

Saturday 14 September 2013, 6:05pm

Six-year-old gelding Le Bonsir has surprised his trainer Mick Price with a convincing victory at his first try in Listed company at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Waterhouse stars with Valley, Sydney haul

Saturday 14 September 2013, 6:02pm

Gai Waterhouse has enjoyed a stellar day at the office, highlighted by a two-state stakes race double courtesy of Fiorente and Driefontein.  Read more »

Treble for Tegan Harrison at Doomben races

Saturday 14 September 2013, 5:53pm

Tegan Harrison has posted a winning treble at Doomben on a day when apprentices won five of the eight races.  Read more »

Fiorente storms to WFA victory at Valley

Saturday 14 September 2013, 5:05pm

Nash Rawiller didn't want to miss the ride on Fiorente and the import showed why with victory in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.  Read more »

Toowoomba card called off after race fall

Saturday 14 September 2013, 4:59pm

Stewards called off the last three races at the Toowoomba Inner track meeting because of safety concerns after jockey Nozi Tomizawa was injured in a fall.  Read more »

Zoustar takes the Golden Rose for Cassidy

Saturday 14 September 2013, 4:51pm

Jimmy Cassidy is within one win of a century of Group One triumphs after guiding Zoustar to victory in the $1 million Golden Rose.  Read more »

Kuroshio in form reversal to claim McEwen

Saturday 14 September 2013, 4:31pm

Sydney colt Kuroshio has posted an all-the-way win in the Group Two McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Driefontein scores overdue win in Sheraco

Saturday 14 September 2013, 4:29pm

Driefontein has bounced back to her best, beating a Group Three field of mares in the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Riva De Lago books berth in Randwick mile

Saturday 14 September 2013, 3:59pm

Jim Cassidy and Chris Waller have combined to win the Sebring Sprint at Rosehill with Riva De Lago who will now head to the Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Atlantic Jewel continues unbeaten sequence

Saturday 14 September 2013, 3:30pm

Atlantic Jewel has stretched her unbeaten record to nine with an effortless win in the Group Two Stocks Stakes, described by her trainer as a track gallop.  Read more »

Happy Trails ruled out of Valley feature

Saturday 14 September 2013, 3:22pm

Last year's winner Happy Trails has been scratched from the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes after stewards found evidence he had been treated on race morning.  Read more »

Ecuador in spring poser for Waterhouse

Saturday 14 September 2013, 3:15pm

Ecuador, a restricted-class horse trained by Gai Waterhouse, has continued his march towards bigger races with an all-the-way Rosehill win.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse quizzed on Rose scratching

Saturday 14 September 2013, 2:34pm

Racing NSW stewards have spoken to trainer Gai Waterhouse following the race-eve withdrawal of Aussies Love Sport from the Golden Rose.  Read more »

Apprentice Claire Nutman kicks city goal

Saturday 14 September 2013, 2:29pm

Claire Nutman has made the most of a special opportunity to win at her first city ride when she partnered Footy Fan to victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hurdler shows versatility on Valley flat

Saturday 14 September 2013, 2:20pm

Gotta Take Care has belied his veteran status to make it two wins in a row over 2500m at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Oliver returns to city racing with winner

Saturday 14 September 2013, 1:35pm

Damien Oliver has ridden the Gai Waterhouse-trained Divine Calling to victory at Moonee Valley in his first city meeting back from a 10-month ban.  Read more »

Hosting enhances G1 Epsom Hcp credentials

Saturday 14 September 2013, 1:25pm

The Greg Eurell-trained Hosting has kept alive his chances of an Epsom Handicap start with an emphatic victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Solicit produces big sprint in Valley win

Saturday 14 September 2013, 1:09pm

Solicit has stormed home to beat Longchamp Belle at Moonee Valley but her best may not be seen until the autumn carnival.  Read more »

Orfevre primed for Prix Foy repeat victory

Saturday 14 September 2013, 11:59am

Japanese stayer Orfevre will make his French return in the Prix Foy, the race which will decide plans for 2011 Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup hopeful on song for Leger

Saturday 14 September 2013, 11:46am

Royal Diamond will be out to seal a Melbourne Cup campaign when he tries to defend his Irish St Leger title.  Read more »

Treve and Dettori set for Prix Vermeille

Saturday 14 September 2013, 11:38am

Glamour jockey Frankie Dettori will road test Treve as his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe mount in the Prix de Vermeille.  Read more »

Brown Panther out of Irish St Leger

Friday 13 September 2013, 6:46pm

Illness has ruled leading Melbourne Cup contender Brown Panther out of the Irish St Leger but there is still a hope he could come to Australia.  Read more »

Aussies Love Sport undergoes vet exam

Friday 13 September 2013, 5:43pm

Aussies Love Sport, one of five runners trainer Gai Waterhouse has in the Golden Rose, has been examined by a Racing NSW vet.  Read more »

Keyarna Blue tackles Atlantic Jewel

Friday 13 September 2013, 5:39pm

Trainer Pat Hyland will be excited if Keyarna Blue can manage to run second to Atlantic Jewel at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Desert Wizard to feel the heat at WFA

Friday 13 September 2013, 5:31pm

Desert Wizard will put an unbeaten record on the line when he steps up to weight-for-class at just his fourth career start at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Lidari faces biggest test at Moonee Valley

Friday 13 September 2013, 4:39pm

Peter Moody says the key to Lidari's chances in the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes will be whether the import is able to settle in the run.  Read more »

Fast 'N' Rocking to boost Hayes record

Friday 13 September 2013, 4:32pm

A Golden Rose victory by Fast 'N' Rocking will give trainer David Hayes his first Group One win in Sydney in more than four years.  Read more »

Jacob Rule suspended for six weeks

Friday 13 September 2013, 4:31pm

Jockey Jacob Rule has been handed a six week suspension over an incident after a race where he caused a fellow jockey to become dislodged from his horse.  Read more »

The Golden Rose could be path to riches

Friday 13 September 2013, 4:14pm

There will be much more at stake than the first prize money for the 16 colts lining up in the Golden Rose.  Read more »

Warren fears G1 winners in McEwen Stakes

Friday 13 September 2013, 3:42pm

Jason Warren expects a good first-up run from Moonee Valley specialist Freereturn in the McEwen Stakes but doubts he can beat two proven Group One winners.  Read more »

Tommy Berry blooms after Golden Rose win

Friday 13 September 2013, 3:40pm

Tommy Berry posted his first Group One win in last year's Golden Rose, triggering a spree of big-race victories in Australia and Hong Kong.  Read more »

Waller cautious over Kingston Town chances

Friday 13 September 2013, 3:30pm

Horses from the all-conquering Chris Waller yard dominate longer races in Sydney but the trainer is wary about his chances in the Kingston Town Stakes.  Read more »

Heathcote in no rush with Magic In Motion

Friday 13 September 2013, 3:10pm

Robert Heathcote is adamant Magic In Motion is up to stakes company but wants to wait until the autumn to put his theory into practice.  Read more »

Oliver makes winning return

Friday 13 September 2013, 2:58pm

Damien Oliver has resumed riding after a 10-month ban with a win on his first mount, Lord Of Belfort at Geelong.  Read more »

Damien Oliver makes winning return

Friday 13 September 2013, 2:21pm

Damien Oliver has made a winning return from a 10-month ban at a low-key Geelong meeting ahead of feature racing at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Charlie Boy & Speediness to War & Peron

Friday 13 September 2013, 2:11pm

Prominent bloodstock agent James Bester has given glowing appraisal of More Than Ready's Golden Rose aspirant War who is racing for a slice of the $1m purse in tomorrow's Group 1 feature at Rosehill.   Read more »

Taxmeifyoucan in baptism of fire

Friday 13 September 2013, 1:33pm

Scone Guineas winner Taxmeifyoucan faces a formidale first-up contract against star sprinter Rain Affair in the Sebring Sprint.  Read more »

Son of Champagne to race at Armidale

Friday 13 September 2013, 12:18pm

A ergally bred gelding by Redoute's Choice out of Champagne will have his first start for his new owners at Armidale.  Read more »

El Nino 70% Winners to Runners

Friday 13 September 2013, 11:54am

El Nino has attained the exraordinary strike of 70% winners to runners, in addition to a phenomenal Black type win by his 3YO daughter, De Jorge.  Read more »

Wachman issues Rock warning for St Leger

Friday 13 September 2013, 11:31am

David Wachman is prepared to switch Galileo Rock to the Irish St Leger if the Doncaster track doesn't improve for the English St Leger.  Read more »

Turner fall mars The Lark's Park Hill win

Friday 13 September 2013, 11:13am

Hayley Turner has escaped serious injury in a race fall during the second day of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster.  Read more »

Brown Panther in doubt for St Leger

Friday 13 September 2013, 9:19am

A temperature has placed Brown Panther in doubt for the Irish St Leger, scheduled as his lead-up race to the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Rodd a Super chance for Valley double

Thursday 12 September 2013, 5:37pm

The decision to run Atlantic Jewel in the Stocks Stakes has worked out well for Michael Rodd who also gets to ride Super Cool at the Moonee Valley meeting.  Read more »

Ironstein made topweight for Newcastle Cup

Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:46pm

Hardy stayer Ironstein is topweight for the Group Three Newcastle Gold Cup, the feature race of a two-day carnival at the NSW provincial racetrack.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup quarantine starts in the UK

Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:42pm

A handful of European raiders will embark on the first step towards a start in the Caulfield Cup when they enter quarantine in the UK.  Read more »

Hathras to miss spring after unkindest cut

Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:30pm

Trainer Kris Lees has called time on Hathras' spring campaign, telling Racing NSW stewards the stayer will be gelded and spelled.  Read more »

Rawiller misses Golden Rose for Fiorente

Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:26pm

Nash Rawiller is hoping Fiorente stamps himself as a Cox Plate contender when he gets his first look at Moonee Valley in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.  Read more »

Cassidy factor a boost for Zoustar: Waller

Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:17pm

Talented colt Zoustar has a wide barrier but he also has the services of wily jockey Jim Cassidy to help him in the $1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill.  Read more »

Ballarat abandoned due to state of track

Thursday 12 September 2013, 4:09pm

Jockey concerns over horses slipping on the Ballarat surface have resulted in the meeting being abandoned after three races.  Read more »

Lady Melksham looks to revive spring hopes

Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:53pm

A forecast for rain has given trainer John Sadler renewed hope that Lady Melksham can make her presence felt in a tough race at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Anna Lizzie resumes at Doomben

Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:38pm

Anna Lizzie has recovered from a virus which ruled her out of the winter carnival and makes her comeback for new trainer Craig Tyrrell at Doomben.  Read more »

Professional Ready 2 Race Sale Breeze Ups Completed

Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:36pm

The final breeze ups for the 2013 Inglis Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale were completed at Avondale in New Zealand this morning and despite deteriorating conditions the well prepared group put forward extremely professional performances.  Read more »

Pride keeps to the basics with Rain Affair

Thursday 12 September 2013, 3:08pm

Joe Pride is regarded as one of Sydney racing's best young trainers but even he admits having a horse like Rain Affair can be a challenge.  Read more »

Cup plans go on the line for Prince Cheri

Thursday 12 September 2013, 2:15pm

Trainer David Vandyke says Prince Cheri has to win the Kingston Town Stakes to convince him to continue on a path towards the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

First-up Valley test for Moment Of Change

Thursday 12 September 2013, 1:46pm

Moment Of Change will get his first look at Moonee Valley in the Group Two McEwen Stakes ahead of planned Group One missions at the track.  Read more »

Dunaden team leans to Melbourne Cup start

Thursday 12 September 2013, 12:40pm

The 2011 Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden is rated a strong chance of contesting this year's race if he runs well at his next start in France.  Read more »

Endurance trainer Dachs denies wrongdoing

Thursday 12 September 2013, 11:25am

The endurance sport trainer who prepares a team of horses at a farm owned by Sheikh Mohammed says drugs seized from the property are legal.  Read more »

Pasquier ban suspended at tribunal hearing

Thursday 12 September 2013, 11:04am

A French civil court tribunal has lifted Stephane Pasquier's three-month riding ban, allowing the jockey to make an immediate return to the saddle.  Read more »

Group One targets for Our Desert Warrior

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 5:42pm

Our Desert Warrior will be given the chance to live up to his impressive pedigree after making it two wins from as many starts this campaign.   Read more »

Victorian connection strikes in Sydney

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 5:27pm

A trainer with his first interstate runner and an apprentice making his riding debut in Sydney have combined to win a race at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Stakes company beckons for Consorting

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 5:16pm

Mick Kent is looking to test Consorting in stakes company during the spring carnival after the gelding scored a pleasing first-up city win at Mornington.  Read more »

Fresh is best for Vis A Tergo: Dunn

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 4:44pm

Vis A Tergo has scored a narrow win at Eagle Fam but trainer Matthew Dunn is confident she can measure up in stronger company this campaign.  Read more »

Greg Eurell to split his Sydney runners

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 4:36pm

Victorian trainer Greg Eurell has elected to split his two Sydney runners at Rosehill with Your Honour to fly the flag in the Sebring Sprint.  Read more »

Kavanagh plays it safe with Atlantic Jewel

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 4:35pm

A view to feature races deeper in the spring has guided Mark Kavanagh's decision to run Atlantic Jewel against her own sex at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Cummings keeps faith in Eurozone for Rose

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 3:18pm

Eurozone has fallen out of favour as a Golden Rose chance but James Cummings is banking on an improved barrier to make a difference.   Read more »

Hornets' Nest set to cause a stir in Dato

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 2:50pm

A part-time trainer is taking on the might of some of the best stables in Australia with a horse he almost gave up as a lost cause.  Read more »

Qld trainer fined after positive swab

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 1:38pm

Gold Coast trainer David Kelly has been fined after Lucky Hussler tested positive to testosterone in the Sunshine Coast Guineas.  Read more »

Chapple-Hyam targets Cox Plate

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 10:02am

Jane Chapple-Hyam is looking forward to a Melbourne homecoming with Mull Of Killough to contest the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Unlicensed products found at British farm

Wednesday 11 September 2013, 9:55am

The BHA says unlicensed veterinary products seized at a farm owned by Sheikh Mohammed's Darley are not linked to the thoroughbred industry.  Read more »

Irish St Leger hero among 98 left in Cup

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:49pm

Royal Diamond, winner of last year's Irish St Leger, is a chance to contest the Caulfield Cup after first acceptances for the 2400m Group One race.  Read more »

I'm Too Sexy out to salvage spring plans

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:33pm

Trainer Mark Riley is hoping his three-year-old filly I'm Too Sexy can get her spring campaign back on track with a solid showing at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Happy Trails for Damien Oliver

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:22pm

Damien Oliver returns to city racing after a 10 month ban with the feature ride on Happy Trails, the horse he rode to victory in the Emirates Stakes.  Read more »

Thornton to try his luck in Sydney racing

Tuesday 10 September 2013, 5:04pm

Well-known Victorian apprentice Damien Thornton has taken rides at Warwick Farm as a precursor to a possible three-month stint with Gerald Ryan.  Read more »