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Darwin Cup money to go to jockey's family

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 6:16pm

The Darwin Cup has officially been abandoned and the $200,000 prize money will go to the family of jockey Simone Montgomerie who died in a fall.  Read more »

Atlantic Jewel ready for the spring

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 6:00pm

Atlantic Jewel and Super Cool are back on the road to rich pickings as they prepare for the big Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne.  Read more »

Hay List no certainty for Missile Stakes

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 5:47pm

Trainer John McNair will decide at acceptance time whether Hay List runs in the Missile Stakes with Hugh Bowman to ride if he takes his place.  Read more »

Internationals highlight spring features

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 5:15pm

Horses trained or bred in Europe dominate entries for the Caulfield Cup, but the locals hold the upper hand in the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Sizzling wins Doomben barrier trial

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 4:41pm

Sizzling showed he is on target for his spring carnival campaign when he clocked the fastest time of the day to win a Doomben barrier trial.  Read more »

Luckygray looks to recapture WA form

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 4:37pm

WA galloper Luckygray makes his debut for Caulfield-based trainer Robert Smerdon as the gelding looks to replicate his winning form in the west.  Read more »

King Of Love to resume after a year

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 3:33pm

Trainer Rod Craig is looking forward to the return of King Of Love who is returning after a year off recovering from injury.  Read more »

Telescope in Lancaster entries

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 12:55pm

One time Derby favourite Telescope is poised to step up to stakes company again in the Rose of Lancaster Stakes.  Read more »

Swettenham Stud - August Newsletter

Tuesday 6 August 2013, 10:52am

First first foal for Master of Design. The black colt was born on Monday morning at the Nagambie nursery and is the first foal from grey Dash For Cash mare Miracle Magic.  Read more »

Jockey dies after fall at Darwin Cup

Monday 5 August 2013, 6:10pm

Jockey Simone Montgomerie has died after being thrown from her horse during a race at the Darwin Cup.  Read more »

Race added to Flemington meeting

Monday 5 August 2013, 5:49pm

A race has been added to the Aurie's Star Handicap meeting at Flemington after the abandonment of two country meetings due to rain.  Read more »

Streama wins barrier trial ahead of spring

Monday 5 August 2013, 5:47pm

Streama has won a barrier trial ahead of a Sydney spring campaign which could include the Epsom Handicap.  Read more »

Temple Of Boom chasing second Aurie's Star

Monday 5 August 2013, 5:22pm

Temple Of Boom is chasing a second Aurie's Star Handicap success at Flemington where he will be ridden by Craig Williams.  Read more »

Rain Affair ready to fire in Missile

Monday 5 August 2013, 4:39pm

Trainer Joe Pride has no concerns about a wet or dry Randwick with Rain Affair primed to perform on any surface.  Read more »

Weissmuller gets his moment in the sun

Monday 5 August 2013, 4:03pm

The horse nicknamed Tarzan, gets his moment to shine at Flemington after coming to Australia as a companion for boom NZ colt Cauthen.  Read more »

Zabeel sires his 1000th individual winner

Monday 5 August 2013, 2:35pm

Lovin Connection's win in a New Zealand maiden has given super sire Zabeel his 1000th individual winner.  Read more »

Lethal Force could still run in Melbourne

Monday 5 August 2013, 2:06pm

Trainer Clive Cox will continue to take Lethal Force along one race at a time following his defeat in France.  Read more »

Moonlight Cloud defeats Lethal Force

Monday 5 August 2013, 1:08pm

The Freddie Head-trained Moonlight Cloud has won the Group One Maurice de Gheest at Deauville for the third consecutive year.  Read more »

Hawks Bay needs to set weight record

Sunday 4 August 2013, 5:43pm

Defending titleholder Hawks Bay will have to better his own weight-carrying record if he is to win his third successive Darwin Cup.  Read more »

Waller stars step up spring preparations

Sunday 4 August 2013, 4:57pm

Many of Chris Waller's stable stars will be on show at the Rosehill barrier trials before lining up against each other in the Warwick Stakes.  Read more »

Rawiller rates Fiorente a spring priority

Sunday 4 August 2013, 3:09pm

Nash Rawiller is putting his faith in Fiorente for the spring as he bids to continue the form which drove him to a third Sydney riders' title.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis has Missile in her sights

Sunday 4 August 2013, 3:08pm

Gerald Ryan sees no need to give Mrs Onassis a barrier trial before the Missile Stakes with the mare fully fit to take on a speedy field.  Read more »

Winsili causes a Nassau Stakes upset

Sunday 4 August 2013, 2:11pm

The John Gosden-trained Winsili has caused an upset in the Nassau Stakes in which favourite Sky Lantern could only manage fifth.  Read more »

Schweida welcomes Better Than Ready return

Sunday 4 August 2013, 2:01pm

Better Than Ready is poised to return to trainer Kelly Schweida's stables on a Group One mission during the spring carnival.  Read more »

Schofield outed for Champagne Cath ride

Saturday 3 August 2013, 5:57pm

Glyn Schofield's return to riding has been short-lived with a Rosehill suspension ruling the jockey out of the Missile Stakes meeting.  Read more »

Liesele ends long losing streak at Doomben

Saturday 3 August 2013, 5:05pm

Retirement plans for Liesele might be put on hold if trainer Liam Birchley has his way after she broke a long run of outs at Doomben.  Read more »

Chris Waller quinella in Winter Challenge

Saturday 3 August 2013, 4:51pm

Coup Ay Tee has beaten highly rated stablemate Bayrir to give trainer Chris Waller the quinella in the Listed Winter Challenge.  Read more »

Stable Star overcomes nerves in Valley win

Saturday 3 August 2013, 4:17pm

A horse whose nerves stopped him from producing his best stayed calm at Moonee Valley and raced to his potential.  Read more »

Cassidy makes winning return on Velrosso

Saturday 3 August 2013, 3:18pm

It hasn't taken Jim Cassidy long to ride his first winner since a winter holiday, partnering Velrossa to victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rosehill unearths new-season 3YO talent

Saturday 3 August 2013, 2:45pm

Three-year-olds Kirov and Windjammer have scored impressive Rosehill wins to stamp their claims for feature spring races.  Read more »

Firmer track no concern for Double Impact

Saturday 3 August 2013, 2:07pm

Double Impact proved he isn't just a mudlark when he led throughout to score a runaway win at Doomben.  Read more »

Gregers stakes claim for Thousand Guineas

Saturday 3 August 2013, 1:27pm

Trainer David Hayes has declared Gregers his top Thousand Guineas filly after she scored a brilliant first-up win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Clevadude foils Valley plunge on NZ colt

Saturday 3 August 2013, 12:53pm

Local three-year-old Clevadude showed the benefit of race experience in his Moonee Valley victory over the heavily backed New Zealander Cauthen.  Read more »

Lethal Force out to continue G1 sequence

Saturday 3 August 2013, 11:22am

Lethal Force, the English sprinter who has attracted the attention of Victoria spring carnival talent scouts, will continue his campaign at Deauville.  Read more »

O'Brien maps out Camelot racing campaign

Saturday 3 August 2013, 11:05am

The English and Irish Derby winner Camelot is close to returning to racing with the Juddmonte International or the Irish Champion Stakes as a target.  Read more »

Hawkes filly strikes tough race for debut

Friday 2 August 2013, 4:37pm

Maroon Bay is a well-bred filly who goes to the races for the first time at Moonee Valley in a contest that has more depth than Wayne Hawkes anticipated.  Read more »

Carlton House stars for Gai during trials

Friday 2 August 2013, 4:26pm

Gai Waterhouse's spring team, led by the Queen's horse Carlton House and Melbourne Cup fancy Fiorente, was out in force in barrier trials at Randwick.  Read more »

Champagne Cath back for early-season cameo

Friday 2 August 2013, 4:18pm

Physical immaturity could restrict unbeaten filly Champagne Cath's second campaign to just two races, starting with a benchmark 72 at Rosehill.  Read more »

Darci Be Good up to the Challenge: Murray

Friday 2 August 2013, 4:11pm

Darci Be Good will be out to confirm he is on track for a defence of his Hawkesbury Gold Cup crown when he runs in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill.  Read more »

Veteran Osvaldo to revive racing fortunes

Friday 2 August 2013, 3:44pm

Osvaldo left Melbourne for a career in Hong Kong five years ago and is now back home looking to squeeze out another victory.  Read more »

Never-say-die attitude helps Moloney mare

Friday 2 August 2013, 3:16pm

Courageous mare Streets Of Seattle meets one of the toughest fields she has faced at Moonee Valley, but her trainer predicts another bold effort.  Read more »

Stable favourite D'Jet resumes at Doomben

Friday 2 August 2013, 3:04pm

D'Jet has his issues trying to fit into stable life but he will always have a special place in trainer Caitlin Lavin's heart.  Read more »

McEvoy back in action for Darley

Friday 2 August 2013, 2:06pm

Kerrin McEvoy returns to riding at Rosehill refreshed and ready to join the strong Darley team heading to the feature races.  Read more »

St Nicholas Abbey making progress: O'Brien

Friday 2 August 2013, 11:32am

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has issued an upbeat report about the progress of St Nicholas Abbey as the glamour horse recovers from two major operations.  Read more »

Arc-winning jockey Pasquier to appeal ban

Friday 2 August 2013, 11:15am

Leading French jockey Stephane Pasquier will fight a three-month ban for testing positive to a prohibitive substance.  Read more »

Hannon happy to wait for Toronado target

Friday 2 August 2013, 11:02am

A decision on where Sussex Stakes winner Toronado heads next has been put on hold but the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville is looking unlikely.  Read more »

Brown Panther bound for Melbourne Cup

Friday 2 August 2013, 9:30am

Retired footballer Michael Owen plans to bring his horse Brown Panther to Melbourne following his win in the Goodwood Cup.  Read more »

New chapter in Cummings family dynasty

Thursday 1 August 2013, 5:57pm

He is learning his craft from the best and James Cummings is determined to continue on the path carved by his famous grandfather Bart.  Read more »

Pepperwood wins successive Coffs Cups

Thursday 1 August 2013, 5:55pm

Brisbane-trained Pepperwood confirmed there is still life in his old legs with a clear-cut win in the Coffs Harbour Cup.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup hopefuls head barrier trials

Thursday 1 August 2013, 4:46pm

The Queen's horse Carlton House and Melbourne Cup placegetter Fiorente will be among the high-profile horses in action in barrier trials at Randwick.  Read more »

ATC grandstand ready for spring carnival

Thursday 1 August 2013, 4:40pm

The biggest sporting facility built in Sydney for more than a decade, a multi-purpose grandstand at Randwick, will soon be fully operational.  Read more »

Entries closing for ‘select’ Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale

Thursday 1 August 2013, 4:18pm

Entries are closing shortly for the ‘select’ Inglis Sydney Ready 2 Race Sale , which has already attracted plenty of nominations by many of Asia’s leading sires.  Read more »

Versatility a key to Keep It Moist: jockey

Thursday 1 August 2013, 3:44pm

Jockey Ric McMahon has predicted a return to Keep It Moist's normal racing pattern to capitalise on a favourable barrier draw at Doomben.  Read more »

I'm Too Sexy back in the groove for Valley

Thursday 1 August 2013, 3:28pm

Trainer Mark Riley says I'm Too Sexy has recovered from feet problems that ruined her Magic Millions campaign and she is fit and well for Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Weighty issue forces Nolen out of Valley

Thursday 1 August 2013, 2:40pm

Leading jockey Luke Nolen has put on a few extra kilograms while on holiday which has ruled him out of the Moonee Valley meeting.  Read more »

Waller takes low-key approach with Bayrir

Thursday 1 August 2013, 2:40pm

Bayrir is a Grade One winner and would appear to be a class above his Winter Challenge rivals but Chris Waller isn't sure what to expect at Rosehill.  Read more »

Mount Athos in Goodwood lead-up to Aust

Thursday 1 August 2013, 11:27am

Mount Athos could have just one more start in the Goodwood Cup before heading to Australia for the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Kingsbarns remains in Juddmonte entries

Thursday 1 August 2013, 11:17am

Kingsbarns, once rated a Classic contender for trainer Aidan O'Brien before a setback, is one of 19 remaining entries for the Juddmonte International.  Read more »

Revenge sweet for Toronado in Sussex win

Thursday 1 August 2013, 11:01am

Toronado has come out on top in his latest clash with Dawn Approach, winning the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.  Read more »

Celebrations turn sour for Qld apprentice

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 6:02pm

Luke Tarrant rode his first city winner when Tisani Tomso scored at Doomben but celebrations were cut short when he was suspended for careless riding.  Read more »

Brenton Avdulla suspended at Farm

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 5:56pm

Jockey Brenton Avdulla has ended the racing season on a sour note, losing a race on protest and being suspended for careless riding.  Read more »

Nash Rawiller seals Sydney jockeys' title

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 5:33pm

Weeks spent on the sideline with injury have spurred champion jockey Nash Rawiller on to Sydney jockeys' premiership success.   Read more »

Craig Williams to return at Moonee Valley

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 5:26pm

Globetrotting jockey Craig Williams has his first Melbourne rides at Moonee Valley since landing four winners at Flemington on Anzac Day.  Read more »

Jim Cassidy returns to the Sydney fold

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 5:16pm

The first city meeting of the new season in Sydney will coincide with the return of top jockey Jim Cassidy from a winter spell.  Read more »

Moody set for winning start to new season

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 4:53pm

Champion Melbourne trainer Peter Moody has strong prospects of beginning the new racing season in style at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Hollywood Bound stands tall at Doomben

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 4:20pm

Trainer Peter Hulbert isn't complaining about Hollywood Bound's physical limitations after the gelding scored a runaway win at Doomben.  Read more »

Cruden Bay to race on in Melbourne

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 4:08pm

Promising youngster Cruden Bay has avoided a transfer to Singapore and is likely to resume in the Group Two Danehill Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Waller wins then loses after Farm protest

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 3:56pm

A run of outs with protest hearings has continued for trainer Chris Waller with Loch Leven relegated after finishing first past the post at Warwick Farm.   Read more »

Yearling Sale Preparation & Presentation Seminar on in two weeks

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 3:06pm

Inglis will be hosting a Yearling Sale Preparation & Presentation Seminar at Oaklands in two weeks times on Thursday 15 August, following the first day of the Melbourne August Thoroughbred Sale  Read more »

Rawiller seals Sydney jockeys' premiership

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 2:57pm

Leading jockey Nash Rawiller has ridden Diamond Jim to victory at Warwick Farm to win the Sydney jockeys' premiership from Hugh Bowman.   Read more »

Locals chasing Coffs Harbour Cup win

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 11:25am

Former Nathan Tinkler-owned galloper Hour Of Peril will be out to land a victory for a handful of locals when he contests the Coffs Harbour Cup.  Read more »

Rawiller holds whip hand after scratchings

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 9:25am

Nash Rawiller will have two more rides than Hugh Bowman at Warwick Farm as he tries to protect his 2-1/2-win lead in the Sydney jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Breeding industry mourns exciting sire

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 9:23am

The Australian thoroughbred breeding industry has lost one of its potential breed-shapers with the sudden death of Widden Stud stallion Northern Meteor.   Read more »

Eddie Ahern's appeal dismissed

Wednesday 31 July 2013, 9:21am

Jockey Eddie Ahern has lost his appeal against a 10-year ban for intentionally failing to ensure a horse was ridden on its merits.  Read more »

Apprentice jockey wins SA premiership

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 5:29pm

Seventeen-year-old apprentice jockey Jamie Kah has won the Adelaide jockeys' premiership with 41 metroplitan wins in her debut season.  Read more »

Rosehill options aplenty for Fill The Page

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 5:21pm

David Vandyke is weighing up his Rosehill options with Fill The Page in a bid to increase her value for new owner Ian Smith.  Read more »

Injured Zabeelionaire out of Moonee Valley

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 5:04pm

Group One winner Zabeelionaire will not run at Moonee Valley after hurting a hind leg while working out on a walking machine.  Read more »

Northern Meteor for first-season honours

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 4:49pm

Northern Meteor holds the aces in the battle with Sebring as their battle for first-season sire honours goes into the final day of the racing season.  Read more »

No birthday gift for Vicario

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 4:39pm

The timing of the horses' birthday means an opportunity may have been lost for the handy filly Vicario.  Read more »

Rawiller in box seat for jockeys' title

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 4:24pm

Nash Rawiller has a full book of rides against Hugh Bowman's five mounts as they play out the final act in their Sydney jockeys' premiership battle.  Read more »

Sydney sprinter in four-race WA campaign

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 4:12pm

The Gerald Ryan-trained Snitsky has been confirmed for a West Australian campaign, taking in four sprint races at the start of the new racing season.  Read more »

More Than Ready Heads Proven Trio

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 2:06pm

Vinery’s proven trio of More Than Ready, Testa Rossa and Mossman have manned up to keep the stud in the spotlight while the younger brigade are waiting in the wings.  Read more »

Weld makes ideal start to Galway festival

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 11:32am

Diplomat and Mustajeeb have given Dermot Weld a flying start to the Galway racing festival as the trainer celebrated his 65th birthday.  Read more »

Kempton to permanently honour Kauto Star

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 11:06am

Kauto Star will be honoured with the naming of a feature event at Kempton, the racetrack where he won the King George VI Chase five times.  Read more »

Star names stand firm for Sussex Stakes

Tuesday 30 July 2013, 10:55am

Dawn Approach and Toronado have been confirmed among seven horses entered for the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.  Read more »

Shamexpress primes for spring carnival

Monday 29 July 2013, 6:11pm

Shamexpress will be looking to make up for lost opportunities after his failed English campaign when he gets set for the rich takings in the spring carnival.  Read more »

Novellist riding plans uncertain

Monday 29 July 2013, 5:54pm

Trainer Andreas Wohler will have to look for a new rider for Novellist in Germany with Johnny Muratgh unable to partner him.  Read more »

Spring stars on show in barrier trials

Monday 29 July 2013, 5:43pm

Spring stars past and future will step out in a bumper set of barrier trials at Randwick ahead of their returns to racing.  Read more »

Sntizel's Jewel ready for the next step up

Monday 29 July 2013, 5:16pm

Snitzel's Jewel can cap her sparkling return to racing when she takes the next step up at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rawiller set to win Australia jockey title

Monday 29 July 2013, 5:00pm

Victorian jockey Brad Rawiller had overcome three months absence from riding because of suspension and injury to lead the Australian jockey table.  Read more »

Bayrir set to make Australian debut

Monday 29 July 2013, 4:59pm

Former French horse Bayrir is scheduled to have his first Australian start in the Listed Winter Challenge Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

NZ boom colt Cauthen ready for Australia

Monday 29 July 2013, 3:58pm

There are big hopes for New Zealand boom colt Cauthen who makes his Australian debut at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

New Godolphin trainer gets first winner

Monday 29 July 2013, 1:52pm

Charlie Appleby has saddled his first winner for Godolphin after taking over disgraced trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's Newmarket stable.  Read more »

Champion Stakes main aim for Cirrus

Monday 29 July 2013, 9:02am

Trainer Corrine Barande-Barbe says she is not disappointed with Cirrus Des Aigles' King George fourth and will aim him at the Champion Stakes.  Read more »

Trainer scores maiden city win

Sunday 28 July 2013, 5:27pm

Trainer Henry Dwyer has celebrated his first city win with Mendivil who also gave apprentice Patrick Moloney the second leg of a winning double.  Read more »

Cup favourite to resume at Caulfield

Sunday 28 July 2013, 4:47pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune begins his campaign for Australia's greatest race in next month's Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Rawiller not quite ready to claim victory

Sunday 28 July 2013, 4:35pm

Nash Rawiller is not quite ready to claim victory in the Sydney premiership but has the upper hand over Hugh Bowman with one meeting remaining.  Read more »

Bashboy wins second National

Sunday 28 July 2013, 3:32pm

An intenational career now beckons for Bashboy following his second Grand National Steeplechase win under a massive 72.5kg.  Read more »

Missy Longstocking resumes training

Sunday 28 July 2013, 3:17pm

The Group One Coolmore Stud Stakes is the ultimate goal for Missy Longstocking who is poised to return to the stables of trainer Liam Birchley.  Read more »

Maythehorsebemagic claims Houlahan

Sunday 28 July 2013, 2:42pm

Maythehorsebemagic, a horse bred to be a star on the flat has won his biggest race, the J J Houlahan Hurdle at Sandown.  Read more »