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Hay List pleases in comeback barrier trial

Friday 19 July 2013, 4:54pm

Hay List has continued the path towards his latest comeback with a pleasing second in a barrier trial at Randwick.  Read more »

Clever Boy set to back up in new gear

Friday 19 July 2013, 4:36pm

His record this campaign reads three starts for two wins but try telling that to the Chris Waller-trained Clever Boy.  Read more »

No show at Wayne Hawkes assault probe

Friday 19 July 2013, 4:35pm

The man accused of assaulting well-known horse trainer Wayne Hawkes has failed to appear at a racing stewards' inquiry into the alleged incident.  Read more »

Missen cleared to ride after appeal win

Friday 19 July 2013, 4:24pm

Jockey Dale Missen has won his appeal against a 12-month stewards' ban for not allowing Destars to run on its merits at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Bold Glance still has race desire: trainer

Friday 19 July 2013, 4:14pm

Age is slowly catching up with Bold Glance but Norm Hilton insists the sprinter can still be competitive in races like the Winter Stakes.  Read more »

Yuleba looks to recapture autumn form

Friday 19 July 2013, 4:11pm

After a spell following a tough autumn campaign Yuleba returns with blinkers and a tongue-tie after being "tweaked" during her three month break.  Read more »

Queen Delight revels in new racing style

Friday 19 July 2013, 3:46pm

Speedy filly Queen Delight has discovered a new dimension to her racing that trainer Doug Harrison is hoping will get her back on top at Flemington.  Read more »

Tuskegee's Eagle Farm odds firm with rain

Friday 19 July 2013, 3:19pm

Tuskegee Hawk's reputation as a wet-track specialist has ensured her of odds-on favouritism at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Injury scare for Nash Rawiller at trials

Friday 19 July 2013, 2:23pm

Nash Rawiller has aggravated a hip injury but the leading jockey is confident he will be riding at Rosehill.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel to resume in Melbourne

Friday 19 July 2013, 1:27pm

Australian Derby winner It's A Dundeel is likely to embark on a European campaign after the Melbourne spring where his target is the Cox Plate.  Read more »

Elusive Kate keeps Falmouth after appeal

Friday 19 July 2013, 12:00pm

An appeal against the result of the Falmouth Stakes has been dismissed with Elusive Kate keeping the race from second placegetter Sky Lantern.  Read more »

Telescope sets sights on bigger races

Friday 19 July 2013, 11:45am

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Telescope has swept side two rivals to win at Leicester to renew big-race ambitions for the three-year-old.  Read more »

Piggott's son misses the placings on debut

Friday 19 July 2013, 11:14am

Jamie Piggott, the 19-year-old son of champion English jockey Lester Piggott, has finished unplaced in his first race ride.  Read more »

Racing officials OK Cummings partnership

Thursday 18 July 2013, 5:25pm

Racing NSW has endorsed a training partnership between Bart Cummings and his grandson James which will begin in the new racing season.  Read more »

Price strengthens Caulfield Guineas team

Thursday 18 July 2013, 4:57pm

Caulfield trainer Mick Price has continued his strong late-season form with a double at Cranbourne that has revealed another Guineas prospect.  Read more »

Darci back on track after early setback

Thursday 18 July 2013, 4:42pm

Group One placegetter Darci Be Good will kick-off his latest campaign at Rosehill ahead of a tilt at back-to-back Hawkesbury Gold Cup wins.  Read more »

Stick On poised to continue winning run

Thursday 18 July 2013, 4:30pm

Promising sprinter Stick On steps up in grade at Flemington but is still a warm favourite to make it four wins from as many starts.  Read more »

Retirement looms on horizon for Funtantes

Thursday 18 July 2013, 3:34pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote says an Eagle Farm victory would be a fitting finale to the career of talented racemare Funtantes.  Read more »

Colic attack claims Grand Annual winner

Thursday 18 July 2013, 2:19pm

Banna Strand, the horse who once made Warrnambool headlines for the wrong reasons only to return as a hero of the famous jumps carnival, has died.  Read more »

Under The Louvre set for Flemington show

Thursday 18 July 2013, 2:01pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has given in to the temptation to give promising youngster Under The Louvre the chance to extend his unbeaten streak to three.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup winner Subzero on the mend

Thursday 18 July 2013, 12:01pm

Subzero is on the road to recovery after the Melbourne Cup winner was placed under veterinary care because of a health scare.  Read more »

Stewards add a twist to Sydney title race

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 6:12pm

Hugh Bowman will have only two more meetings to stretch his jockeys' premiership lead over Nash Rawiller after stewards suspended him for careless riding  Read more »

Heathcote chalks up 100 wins at Doomben

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 5:04pm

St Andrews has given trainer Robert Heathcote his 100th win for the season when he led all the way to win at Doomben.  Read more »

Hobbyists play starring roles at Randwick

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 4:54pm

They share the same stable complex and much to their delight, trainers David Mills and John Steinmetz have shared in the winning spoils at Randwick.  Read more »

Koe out to add to top record before stud

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 4:41pm

Consistent mare Koe, lining up to win her fourth race in a row, looks set to be sent to stud in the new breeding season.  Read more »

Jockey hurt, two horses dead in Werribee

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 4:33pm

An apprentice jockey making his riding debut at Werribee has ended the day in hospital after his horse crashed through the running rail.  Read more »

Longma stamps claim for Caulfield Guineas

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 3:40pm

Impressive first-up winner Longma has been put on a course towards the Caulfield Guineas after winning at Werribee.  Read more »

Mixed bag for Waterhouse in Winter Stakes

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 3:37pm

A pair of seasoned campaigners and a young colt on the rise are among Gai Waterhouse's Rosehill team as she tries to continue her end-of-season surge.  Read more »

Road Trippin' to improve spring standing

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 3:03pm

Trainer Stephen Theodore got a pleasant surprise when the manager of leading Victorian jockey Glen Boss kept phoning him for the ride on Road Trippin'.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup winner Subzero on sick list

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 1:06pm

Melbourne Cup winner Subzero has been checked by vets after losing weight and going off his feed.  Read more »

Intello to rise to Dawn Approach challenge

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 11:06am

A clash between the best colt in France and his English equivalent looms in the Jacques le Marois at Deauville.  Read more »

Wohler wants Moore for Novellist at Ascot

Wednesday 17 July 2013, 10:49am

Leading jockey Ryan Moore is favoured to continue his association with Novellist when the German star runs at Ascot.  Read more »

Snow Fairy retired due to injury

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 8:43pm

Trainer Ed Dunlop has paid tribute to grand mare Snow Fairy who has been retired after suffering a recurrence of a tendon injury.  Read more »

Late Charge to make debut at Flemington

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 5:50pm

Trainer Patrick Payne says promising two-year-old Late Charge is taking a big step up in class when he makes his debut at Flemington on Saturday.  Read more »

Qld trainer Rob Heathcote in spring mode

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 5:35pm

Star gallopers Buffering and Solzhenitsyn will be at the forefront of Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote's Victorian spring carnival plans.  Read more »

Hawkesbury Cup moved to August timeslot

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 5:28pm

NSW provincial racing will be the focus of a spring treble of Cup races with Hawkesbury's decision to shift its Group Three event.  Read more »

Gai's Melbourne Cup hopes in public return

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 5:17pm

Gai Waterhouse will ramp up her bid for the Melbourne Cup when she sends her team of imports around in barrier trials at Randwick.  Read more »

Veteran trainer to help Bowman title bid

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 3:48pm

Hugh Bowman has Nash Rawiller snapping at his heels in the race for the Sydney jockeys' title but a trainer with just two horses could help his cause.  Read more »

Weight rules Mic Mac out of Winter Stakes

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 3:42pm

Mic Mac is likely to sit out the Winter Stakes with Paul Messara unwilling to run him with 60.5kg.  Read more »

HK on hold as Bel Sprinter aims for spring

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 3:05pm

Any plans to take speedster Bel Sprinter to Hong Kong in December are on hold as trainer Jason Warren targets the gelding at two big races in late spring.  Read more »

Curragh nom for O'Brien-trained Australia

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 11:01am

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Australia, a horse with one of the most enviable pedigrees in world racing, is among entries for the Irish Oaks meeting.  Read more »

Dawn Approach all set for Toronado clash

Tuesday 16 July 2013, 10:49am

Top three-year-olds Dawn Approach and Toronado will meet for the third time this season in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.  Read more »

Single Style in search of BOBS bonus

Monday 15 July 2013, 5:20pm

Single Style will chase the bonus cash at Rosehill rather than try to add another Listed win to her record.  Read more »

Bayrir among the entries for Winter Stakes

Monday 15 July 2013, 4:41pm

There are 17 nominations for the Winter Stakes including former French horse Bayrir, a Group One winner in the United States.  Read more »

Zabeelionaire in search of dry track

Monday 15 July 2013, 4:36pm

South Australian Derby winner Zabeelionaire will be looking for his first win in 14 months when he runs at Flemington.  Read more »

Allard playing the weather game

Monday 15 July 2013, 4:05pm

Grant Allard is playing a juggling game with Mr Entertainer in an attempt to find a suitable surface for the two-year-old.  Read more »

RV to continue Smoking Aces investigation

Monday 15 July 2013, 3:48pm

Victorian racing officials will pursue evidence related to the Smoking Aces affair despite police saying no criminal charges will be laid.  Read more »

No plans yet for July Cup winner

Monday 15 July 2013, 12:50pm

A decision on whether July Cup winner Lethal Force travels internationally including Australia will not be made in haste.  Read more »

Damien Oliver back at track work

Monday 15 July 2013, 9:20am

Jockey Damien Oliver has begun riding trackwork after serving an eight month ban and is on the way to returning to race-riding.  Read more »

Sea Siren coasts to win in Ireland

Monday 15 July 2013, 7:04am

Australian triple Group One winner Sea Siren has won a Listed race in Ireland at her first start for new trainer Aidan O'Brien.  Read more »

Shinn suspended in different states

Sunday 14 July 2013, 5:22pm

Sydney jockey Blake Shinn will spend six weeks on the sidelines with a suspension at Sandown to add to two from Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Snitzerland out to break Group One duck

Sunday 14 July 2013, 4:51pm

Speedster Snitzerland will have a two-race spring campaign aimed at an elusive Group One win and a possble trip to Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Star jumpers take Sandown double

Sunday 14 July 2013, 4:32pm

Two of the best jumpers of their era have taken out the feature double at Sandown, both of them for the second time.  Read more »

Setback for The White Hope

Sunday 14 July 2013, 3:41pm

Trainer Matthew Dunn has been forced to spell talented sprinter The White Hope but is looking forward to the return of Londehero  Read more »

Rawiller in chase for third premiership

Sunday 14 July 2013, 3:24pm

Nash Rawiller has a realistic chance to win his third premiership having pegged back Hugh Bowman's lead over recent weeks.  Read more »

Singapore star Super Easy to Hallmark Stud

Sunday 14 July 2013, 2:07pm

Super Easy will stand at New Zealand's Hallmark Stud following his recent retirement from Singapore racing due to injury.  Read more »

Bashboy wins second Crisp Steeple

Sunday 14 July 2013, 1:54pm

Bashboy has established himself as Australia's best jumper of his generation with a second Crisp Steeplechase win at Sandown.  Read more »

Sky Lantern team consider appeal

Sunday 14 July 2013, 12:29pm

Connections of Sky Lantern are considering an appeal against the result of the Falmouth Stakes in which the filly finished second to Elusive Kate.  Read more »

Shamexpress out of the money in July Cup

Sunday 14 July 2013, 8:41am

Shamexpress has finished unplaced in the July Cup won by Lethal Force at Newmarket after struggling with the undulating course.  Read more »

Sea Siren to make debut for Aidan O'Brien

Saturday 13 July 2013, 6:30pm

Australian-bred sprinting mare Sea Siren will have her first start for champion Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien when she contests a Listed race at Fairyhouse.  Read more »

Stewards put stop to Shinn's winning run

Saturday 13 July 2013, 6:22pm

Blake Shinn and Peter Robl have been suspended at Warwick Farm but Sydney jockeys' title chance Nash Rawiller has escaped with a reprimand.  Read more »

Al Dhafra scratched amid Farm controversy

Saturday 13 July 2013, 6:16pm

Al Dhafra has been scratched from a race at Warwick Farm amid controversy over the bona fides of his trainer.  Read more »

Brad Stewart suspended for Mile ride

Saturday 13 July 2013, 5:49pm

Brad Stewart has been suspended for careless riding as well as fined twice for weight and whip infringements at Doomben.  Read more »

Waterhouse back in town with Farm treble

Saturday 13 July 2013, 5:09pm

Gai Waterhouse has made her presence felt at Warwick Farm after returing from an overseas holiday.  Read more »

Loaded dominant in Tattersall's Mile win

Saturday 13 July 2013, 5:02pm

The Villiers Stakes is on the agenda for Loaded after he maintained his imposing 1600m record with a runaway win in the Tattersall's Mile at Doomben.  Read more »

Pillar Of Creation defies awkward barrier

Saturday 13 July 2013, 4:48pm

Pillar Of Creation has overcome a wide barrier to keep his winning run going in the Richmond FC 60K Member Handicap at Caulfield.  Read more »

Hayes turnaround continues with Monash win

Saturday 13 July 2013, 3:53pm

Former champion trainer David Hayes prepared his 150th winner for the season at Caulfield, setting the scene for the sort of spring he used to have.  Read more »

Prettyfamous relishes back-up assignment

Saturday 13 July 2013, 3:41pm

A three-day back-up has presented no problems for Prettyfamous who underscored her win at Canterbury with another at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Nisos in breakthrough victory at Caulfield

Saturday 13 July 2013, 2:36pm

Jockey Chris Symons tipped a bright future for Caulfield winner Nisos, but it took the gelding more than a year to justify the rider's faith.  Read more »

Snitzel's Jewel races up to trackwork form

Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:43pm

Snitzel's Jewel has lived up to her recent trackwork with a dominant win over some more-fancied two-year-olds at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Owner's advice pays dividends for Vicario

Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:27pm

Trainer Mick Price paid heed to some advice from one of his owners which has resulted in a photo-finish win for Vicario at Caulfield.  Read more »

Schweida favours spell for Cape Kidnappers

Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:16pm

Injury-plagued sprinter Cape Kidnappers is likely to be spelled after his hard-fought Doomben win.  Read more »

Pitcrew keeps his unbeaten record intact

Saturday 13 July 2013, 1:12pm

Pitcrew has stretched his record to three wins from three starts in a deceptive photo finish at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Lord Of The Sky rewards new owners' faith

Saturday 13 July 2013, 12:50pm

A late bid to save promising juvenile Lord Of The Sky from a life in Hong Kong had its reward when the colt opened its winning account at Caulfield.  Read more »

Black And Bent tipped to fire in National

Saturday 13 July 2013, 11:59am

Despite a couple of disappointments, champion hurdler Black And Bent is still a strong chance to win his second Grand National Hurdle at Sandown.  Read more »

Davies hoping to double up with Twin Zero

Saturday 13 July 2013, 11:56am

Twin Zero is expected to bounce back from a disappointing South Grafton Cup run when he contests the Maclean Cup.  Read more »

Future is Kristale clear for Margarson

Saturday 13 July 2013, 11:45am

Lucky Kristale, an upset winner of the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket, is being touted as a 1000 Guineas filly.  Read more »

Nikolic seeks further review

Friday 12 July 2013, 6:09pm

Disqualified jockey Danny Nikolic has asked VCAT to review two recent decisions made against him by racing authorities.  Read more »

Japanese champion Orfevre to run in Arc

Friday 12 July 2013, 5:02pm

Gentildonna will stay at home in Japan but Orfevre will return to France for another attempt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.  Read more »

Banned Oliver on verge of return to saddle

Friday 12 July 2013, 4:18pm

Damien Oliver is preparing to return to the training track after serving an eight-month disqualification for betting.  Read more »

Second Effort in prime order for Monash

Friday 12 July 2013, 3:52pm

Despite a reputation as a wet tracker, Second Effort is expected to run up to his best form on a firm surface in the Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sydney sunshine comes at cost for NZ mare

Friday 12 July 2013, 3:34pm

John Sargent is one trainer not happy to see the sun but he has high hopes wet-track specialist Let's Be A Star can still deliver at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

New regime works wonders for Youthful King

Friday 12 July 2013, 3:11pm

Roughing it in a paddock has been the catalyst for a resurgence in form for NSW sprinter Youthful King ahead of his Doomben assignment.  Read more »

Vic trainer in driver's seat for Farm win

Friday 12 July 2013, 2:55pm

He's been a work rider, a jockey agent and a driver for one of racing's biggest stars and now Wez Hunter is hoping to make a name for himself as a trainer.  Read more »

Lonhro relation set for New Zealand debut

Friday 12 July 2013, 2:33pm

All Decked Out, out of three-quarter sister to champion racehorse and stallion Lonhro, will make his debut at Ruakaka.  Read more »

Setback forces crack 3YO out of July Cup

Friday 12 July 2013, 11:26am

Australian sprinter Shamexpress' task of winning the July Cup has received a boost with the scratching of top top three-year-old Reckless Abandon.  Read more »

Universal continues rise in Newmarket win

Friday 12 July 2013, 11:00am

The Mark Johnston-trained Universal has confirmed he is well on his way to Group One racing with his Princess Of Wales's Stakes win.  Read more »

Mr O'Ceirin bounces back to win at Grafton

Thursday 11 July 2013, 5:39pm

A wide draw gave Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher second thoughts about making the trek to Grafton but he was glad he did when Mr O'Ceirin claimed the Cup.  Read more »

All eyes on Crystal Ruby for race debut

Thursday 11 July 2013, 5:05pm

Crystal Ruby, a sister to the 2010 Golden Slipper winner Crystal Lily, will make her race debut at Caulfield.  Read more »

Zamorar a benchmark runner in John Monash

Thursday 11 July 2013, 4:23pm

Zamorar lacks nothing when it comes to consistency in his races but he will be trying to end a series of placings when he runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Pitcrew poised to make it three from three

Thursday 11 July 2013, 4:20pm

Pitcrew's temperament stopped him from taking any part in the major juvenile races but after a gelding operation, the three-year-old features beckon.  Read more »

Champion opens gates of the John O’Shea Racing Stable for Open Day this Sunday

Thursday 11 July 2013, 3:45pm

Following the strong win of Champion Thoroughbreds’ three-year-old Target In Sight at Kembla Grange on Tuesday, in addition to the anticipated fifth win of Carmine King at Eagle Farm on Saturday, the Champion Team are looking forward to showcasing 16 of their 22 horses the owners and the general public this Sunday, the 14th of July.  Read more »

Waller to hold key to jockeys' premiership

Thursday 11 July 2013, 3:32pm

Chris Waller, a runaway leader of the Sydney trainers' premiership, could have the final say on the outcome of this season's jockeys' title.  Read more »

Allard gives go-ahead for Loaded in Mile

Thursday 11 July 2013, 2:47pm

Loaded has thrived in Brisbane, convincing trainer Grant Allard to back him up in the Tattersall's Mile at Doomben.  Read more »

Aigles confirmed for St Nicholas re-match

Thursday 11 July 2013, 12:01pm

Cirrus Des Aigles and St Nicholas Abbey, two of the best middle-distance horses in Europe, are set for a return clash at Ascot.  Read more »

Chris Waller wins race named in his honour

Wednesday 10 July 2013, 6:13pm

Chris Waller had a lone winner at Canterbury but he managed to produce it in a race named in honour of his record-breaking season of racing.  Read more »

Star NZ galloper set for Caulfield Guineas

Wednesday 10 July 2013, 6:06pm

One of New Zealand's most impressive juveniles, Cauthen, is bound for Australia with the Caulfield Guineas his goal.  Read more »

Jumps jockey cleared to ride in National

Wednesday 10 July 2013, 5:58pm

Jumps jockey Tom Ryan can take his mounts in the Grand National Hurdle and Crisp Steeplechase after winning an appeal against suspension.  Read more »

First McFarlane samples given all clear

Wednesday 10 July 2013, 5:51pm

Swabs from the Greg McFarlane-trained Ferocimo and Belegic have returned levels within acceptable limits under the rules of racing.  Read more »

Flight Stakes goal for Canterbury winner

Wednesday 10 July 2013, 5:49pm

The Group One Flight Stakes is on the spring agenda for Arabian Gold following her commanding performance at Canterbury.  Read more »