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Gold Coast club handles extraordinary day
Brisbane
Sunday 12 January 2020, 12:15pm
The Gold Coast Turf Club is happy with the way it handled an extraordinary situation on Magic Millions day. Read more »
Nowra racing called off due to poor air
Sydney
Sunday 12 January 2020, 10:36am
Hazardous air quality as the result of bushfires has forced officials to call off the Nowra race meeting on the NSW South Coast. Read more »
Magic Millions Book One closes on a high
Sydney
Sunday 12 January 2020, 10:16am
The premium catalogue for the Magic Millions yearling sale at the Gold Coast has produced record trading. Read more »
Outback Barbie back to her best in MM QTIS
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 7:26pm
Outback Barbie finally gained her moment to shine when she won the Magic Millions QTIS Open, completing a successful day for trainer Tony Gollan Read more »
McNeil stars with four Flemington winners
Melbourne
Saturday 11 January 2020, 7:14pm
In-form jockey Jye McNeil has ridden four winners on the Chester Manifold Stakes program at Flemington, including claiming the feature race on Amadeus. Read more »
Vega One ends summer campaign on high note
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 7:11pm
Trainer Tony Gollan believes Vega One can deliver him an overdue win in the Stradbroke Handicap after winning the Magic Millions Cup. Read more »
Maher's Away Game is strong in MM Classic
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 6:33pm
Away Game has stunned her more-fancied rivals and trainer Ciaron Maher with an upset win in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Alligator Blood triumphs in MM 3YO Guineas
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 6:10pm
Alligator Blood has overcame pre-race drama to score an easy win in the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Classique Legend could be Hong Kong bound
Sydney
Saturday 11 January 2020, 5:22pm
A disappointed Les Bridge looks set to lose stable star Classique Legend to Hong Kong with the horse's owner keen to race the sprinter in his home country. Read more »
Marquand makes most of Sydney opportunity
Sydney
Saturday 11 January 2020, 5:01pm
A budding star in the English riding ranks, Tom Marquand's skills were on display at Randwick where he rode a winning double for trainer John O'Shea. Read more »
Magic Millions three-peat for Invincibella
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 4:48pm
Bonny mare Invincibella has created history in winning the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares for the third year in a row. Read more »
Apprentice Graham shines on metro stage
Sydney
Saturday 11 January 2020, 4:36pm
Apprentice Cejay Graham has had an afternoon to remember at Randwick, landing her first Saturday city win aboard Man Of Peace. Read more »
Travelling Light shines in Levin Classic
Sydney
Saturday 11 January 2020, 4:06pm
Travelling Light has dispensed with her male rivals to win the Group One Levin Classic for three-year-olds at Trentham. Read more »
Blazejowski scores in Flemington return
Melbourne
Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:57pm
Trainer Greg Eurell believes Blazejowski can take another step up this campaign after starting his preparation with a win in an open handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Luvaluva wins again to earn Group One shot
Sydney
Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:52pm
Sydney-based trainer John Sargent is considering a Group One raid in his homeland of New Zealand after Luvaluva claimed another Cup win at Randwick. Read more »
Madam Rouge claims Magic Millions Snippets
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:48pm
Chris Waller's judgment proved spot on when Madam Rouge scored a narrow win in the Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Motor accident causes Magic Millions delay
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:44pm
A traffic accident on the Gold Coast Highway has forced stewards to change the starting times of races on Magic Millions day. Read more »
Primitivo shows who is boss at Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 3:08pm
Glen Boss has again shown he is in great form with a pick-up ride on Primitivo who won the Magic Millions Trophy. Read more »
Rubisaki shows her class in Flemington win
Melbourne
Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:52pm
Promising filly Rubisaki has made it four wins from six starts with her second straight city win this preparation. Read more »
Etana back in form with Gold Coast victory
Brisbane
Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:35pm
Talented mare Etana will be aimed at the winter carnival after returning to winning form in the Magic Millions Quality at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Seib plans Country Championships Assault
Sydney
Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:23pm
Trainer Danielle Seib will map out a path towards the Country Championships Final with Assault'N'Bathory after his surprise first-up win at Randwick. Read more »
He'll Haunt Us completes long-range plan
Gold Coast
Saturday 11 January 2020, 2:09pm
He'll Haunt Us completed a long-range plan for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr when he won the $250,000 Magic Millions Maiden. Read more »
Splintex to follow Group One autumn path
Sydney
Saturday 11 January 2020, 1:59pm
Splintex has showed another string to his bow, coming from off the speed to land a determined win at Randwick. Read more »
Jabali Ridge races to Flemington 2YO win
Melbourne
Saturday 11 January 2020, 1:54pm
Two-year-old Jabali Ridge has formed part of an early two-state winning double for co-trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, with his win at Flemington. Read more »
Profit ready for Alligator Blood rematch
Brisbane
Friday 10 January 2020, 5:02pm
Three-year-old Profit has shown he is tough enough for any race conditions as he prepares for the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Vega One Stradbroke bound after Millions
Brisbane
Friday 10 January 2020, 4:47pm
Vega One will miss the Sydney autumn to chase the Group One Stradbroke Handicap in June no matter how well he runs in the Magic Millions Cup. Read more »
Cunningham's Mountain of concern over gate
Sydney
Friday 10 January 2020, 4:37pm
An awkward barrier draw combined with a tricky speed map have dented the confidence of Clare Cunningham ahead of Cradle Mountain's resumption. Read more »
Microphone on song in Flemington jump-out
Melbourne
Friday 10 January 2020, 3:57pm
Group One-winning colt Microphone has continued preparations towards his return to racing, winning a jump-out at Flemington. Read more »
Toulon Brook to kick off Championships bid
Sydney
Friday 10 January 2020, 3:47pm
Trainer Kody Nestor believes the penny has finally dropped with bush sprinter Toulon Brook who is on a Country Championships path. Read more »
Waller chases Magic Millions records
Brisbane
Friday 10 January 2020, 3:35pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller has Invincibella and Tumultuous chasing record third straight wins in Magic Millions races at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Ryan sends three-strong team to Randwick
Sydney
Friday 10 January 2020, 2:43pm
Gerald Ryan will saddle up a trio of runners at Randwick, including Omar who has undergone two rounds of surgery since he last raced. Read more »
Chapter And Verse to write own history
Brisbane
Friday 10 January 2020, 2:33pm
Trainer Desleigh Forster will have her first million dollar earner if Chapter And Verse finishes in the top four in the Magic Millions QTIS race. Read more »
Blazejowski ready for Flemington return
Melbourne
Friday 10 January 2020, 1:50pm
Trainer Greg Eurell is thrilled with how Blazejowski has been preparing for his return to racing and believes the gelding is ready to make an impact. Read more »
Diamond Thunder to shake up Guineas
Brisbane
Friday 10 January 2020, 1:33pm
Trainer Mark Newnham is hoping the addition of blinkers can help Diamond Thunder upset dominant favourite Alligator Blood in the Magic Millions Guineas. Read more »
Jennings confident Luvaluva can win again
Sydney
Friday 10 January 2020, 12:35pm
Koby Jennings ended the year with a stakes win aboard Luvaluva and he hopes to start 2020 in a similar vein when he reunites with the mare in the January Cup. Read more »
Lady Banff in Millions mix for Matt Dunn
Brisbane
Friday 10 January 2020, 11:53am
Trainer Matt Dunn's affinity with the family of Lady Banff has convinced him she is a worthy contender in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Read more »
Benbatl makes winning return at Meydan
Dubai
Friday 10 January 2020, 11:51am
Multiple Group One winner Benbatl has outclassed his rivals on his return to action at Meydan in Dubai. Read more »
Richard Litt to train $1.9 million colt
Sydney
Friday 10 January 2020, 9:11am
Emerging Sydney trainer Richard Litt will prepare a $1.9 million colt, the sale topper so far at the Magic Millions sale. Read more »
Heathcote hopes syndicate luck continues
Brisbane
Thursday 9 January 2020, 6:22pm
Robert Heathcote's treble at Doomben includes two horses raced by big syndicates and the trainer hopes the trend continues at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Kersley hopes to add to recent city wins
Melbourne
Thursday 9 January 2020, 5:40pm
Apprentice Fred Kersley has ridden a winner at each of the past five Saturday metropolitan meetings in Victoria and hopes to add to his tally at Flemington. Read more »
Kavak revives memories of Kelso Wood
Brisbane
Thursday 9 January 2020, 5:12pm
Kavak will revive memories of the late trainer Kelso Wood when he runs in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Carnival test for Newnham pair at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 9 January 2020, 5:01pm
Progressive three-year-olds Splintex and Academy will be given the chance to convince Mark Newnham they are worthy of bigger targets in the near future. Read more »
All-Star Mile attracts 95 nominations
Melbourne
Thursday 9 January 2020, 4:49pm
A host of stars of Australian and New Zealand racing are among the 95 nominations for the second edition of the $5 million All-Star Mile. Read more »
Further boost for 3YOs at winter carnival
Brisbane
Thursday 9 January 2020, 3:57pm
Racing Queensland has announced further enhancements to the winter carnival with major changes in three-year-old dates and prize money. Read more »
Hyeronimus has gun book for metro return
Sydney
Thursday 9 January 2020, 3:33pm
Adam Hyeronimus is hoping to make an immediate impact when he returns to metropolitan racing for the first time since a back injury curtailed his spring. Read more »
Stronger Tarzan ready to win at 1200m
Brisbane
Thursday 9 January 2020, 2:46pm
Trainer Stuart Kendrick believes Tarzan's sole win at 1200m is a pointer to the $1 million Magic Millions Snippets at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Cup outsider getting under Guard of rivals
Sydney
Thursday 9 January 2020, 2:17pm
Formerly prepared by master trainer Aidan O'Brien, National Guard will bid to cement his staying credentials in the January Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Coyle looks to Flemington with Insensata
Melbourne
Thursday 9 January 2020, 1:53pm
The Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington looms as the latest chance for Sydney mare Insensata to snare a first black-type win. Read more »
Vandyke rewarded for work with Alligator
Brisbane
Thursday 9 January 2020, 1:35pm
Trainer David Vandyke's hard work with star Alligator Blood looks set to be rewarded in the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Stragglers main worry for The Candy Man
Brisbane
Thursday 9 January 2020, 12:04pm
Trainer Barry Baldwin is hoping The Candy Man does not get caught behind stragglers as he makes his move in the Magic Millions Trophy. Read more »
Millions barrier boost for Euphoric Summer
Brisbane
Thursday 9 January 2020, 11:52am
Co-trainer Michael Kent jr believes a good barrier can help Euphoric Summer live up to her early billing in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Three $1 million colts sold on Day 1 of MM
Sydney
Thursday 9 January 2020, 7:56am
Three million dollar colts have been sold on the first day of the Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Gelded Wilmot Pass snares first city win
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 6:37pm
Lightly raced Wilmot Pass has claimed his first city win at Sandown in his second start since being gelded. Read more »
Lys Gracieux named Japanese champion horse
Sydney
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 5:54pm
Cox Plate winner Lys Gracieux has been honoured with Japan's highest award, Horse of the Year, in an almost unanimous vote. Read more »
Luvaluva favourite to continue winning way
Sydney
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 5:46pm
Revitalised mare Luvaluva gets the chance to add another stakes win to her record in the Listed January Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Namimo scores overdue victory at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 4:36pm
Having placed in four of her first nine starts, three-year-old filly Namimo has broken through for a maiden win at Sandown. Read more »
Racing Qld contributes to bushfire appeal
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 4:02pm
Racing Queensland has joined other racing bodies in donating $15,000 for bushfire victims. Read more »
Big numbers in G1 Blue Diamond contention
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 3:49pm
Second acceptances have been taken for next month's Group One Blue Diamond Stakes with 273 two-year-olds still in the entries for the $1.5 million race. Read more »
Bumper Blast poised for first stakes test
Melbourne
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 1:36pm
Bumper Blast will be out to continue a rise through the grades when he makes his first stakes race appearance in a Listed race at Flemington. Read more »
Millions draws no barrier for Maher stable
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 12:58pm
The Ciaron Maher-David Eustace stable is hoping the Gold Coast's reputation as a track where barriers are irrelevant holds for their Magic Millions runners. Read more »
Classic trifecta backs up in 3YO Guineas
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 12:49pm
For the first time, the trifecta from the Magic Millions 2YO Classic will back-up in the 3YO Guineas at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Apprentice Thornton ready for biggest day
Brisbane
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 12:42pm
Apprentice Stephanie Thornton is staying busy and focused as she prepares to ride Gotta Kiss in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Read more »
Canberra race meeting called off
Sydney
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 7:46am
Racing at Canberra has been called off because of smoke haze and poor air quality. Read more »
Jockeys Trust to support injured wildlife
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 6:44pm
This year's annual National Jockeys Trust T20 cricket match will raise funds for animal welfare organisations in several Australian states. Read more »
Chester Manifold on radar for Guizot
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 6:15pm
Trainer Aaron Purcell believes Guizot is in for a good preparation, with the Chester Manifold Stakes likely to be his next assignment at Flemington. Read more »
Distance test for Aqua D'ivina at Randwick
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 5:52pm
The Matthew Smith-trained Aqua D'ivina will be tried for the second time over 2000 metres when she runs in the January Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Jarrod McLean linked to new police case
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 5:30pm
Suspended trainer Jarrod McLean has been linked to a police investigation into an incident involving death threats and damage to property. Read more »
McNeil out to add to recent city winners
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 4:21pm
Jye McNeil has ridden three winners from the first two metropolitan meetings in Melbourne this year and hopes to add to the tally at Sandown. Read more »
Smoke haze affecting horses: Beer
Melbourne
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 2:44pm
After watching some of his horses perform below expectations at Echuca, trainer Mitchell Beer says he has underestimated the toll smoke haze has taken. Read more »
Wisdom Of Water draws well in MM Classic
Gold Coast
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 12:59pm
After a rocky start to his campaign, Wisdom Of Water has drawn well to give the Edmonds training partnership a chance for a second Magic Millions 2Y0 Classic. Read more »
Snowdens take aim at second Millions win
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 11:43am
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Aim is steady as favourite for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after drawing barrier two. Read more »
Six winners for Oisin Murphy at Nakayama
Sydney
Tuesday 7 January 2020, 7:32am
British champion Oisin Murphy has ridden six winners at the Nakayama race meeting as he continues his winning association with Japan. Read more »
Return to racing at Kilmore delayed again
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2020, 6:39pm
Two upcoming meetings scheduled for Kilmore have been transferred, with racing now scheduled to return to the course in early February. Read more »
Luvaluva to extend summer campaign
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2020, 6:28pm
Trainer John Sargent will extend Luvaluva's summer campaign with the mare to line up in the January Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Regan Bayliss set to make Victorian return
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2020, 6:18pm
After a riding stint in Hong Kong, Group One-winning jockey Regan Bayliss is back in Melbourne ready to make his return to the Victorian racing scene. Read more »
Alburq to step up to 1400m at Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2020, 5:58pm
Last-start Flemington winner Alburq will be tried over 1400m for the first time when he chases back-to-back city wins on his home track. Read more »
Stony Creek race meeting postponed
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2020, 5:20pm
A race meeting scheduled for Stony Creek has been postponed by 48 hours because of poor air quality in the area. Read more »
Special race day for bushfire fund raising
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2020, 5:14pm
Randwick will host a special race day to raise funds to assist those affected by NSW bushfires in a joint ATC/Racing NSW event. Read more »
Guineas winner nominated for All-Star Mile
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2020, 3:58pm
The Anthony Freedman stable has announced its nominations for this year's All-Star Mile including Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth. Read more »
Horses stolen in raid on Libyan stud
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2020, 3:45pm
Former Australian stallion Churchill Downs is among horses stolen in a reported armed raid on Libya's biggest stud. Read more »
Australian Guineas runner-up wins in HK
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2020, 3:12pm
Beauty Legacy, who raced as Hawkshot in Australia and finished second in the Australian Guineas, has won his Hong Kong debut at Sha Tin. Read more »
Full fields for Magic Millions features
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2020, 1:55pm
The two $2 million Magic Millions races at the Gold Coast, the 2YO Classic and the Guineas, have attracted full fields of 16 plus emergencies. Read more »
VRC to donate gate takings to fire relief
Melbourne
Monday 6 January 2020, 12:15pm
The Victoria Racing Club will donate gate takings from two upcoming meetings at Flemington to a bushfire disaster appeal. Read more »
Maximum Security invited to Pegasus Cup
Miami
Monday 6 January 2020, 12:06pm
Maximum Security is among the 17 horses invited to run in the revamped Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park. Read more »
Albury called off because of smoke haze
Sydney
Monday 6 January 2020, 11:03am
Racing at Albury has been called off because of ongoing smoke haze from bushfires in the area. Read more »
Waller preparing new stars for autumn
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2020, 6:01pm
Champion trainer Chris Waller is marshalling the troops for his assault on major races both at home and overseas. Read more »
All-Star Mile aim for Mr Quickie return
Melbourne
Sunday 5 January 2020, 5:00pm
The All-Star Mile features among autumn plans for Mr Quickie with connections hoping to run the gelding in the rich race first-up from a spell. Read more »
Gold Coast needs prizemoney upgrade
Brisbane
Sunday 5 January 2020, 3:46pm
The Gold Coast Turf Club is hoping for a prize money boost to cater for an expected boost to horses being trained at its tracks. Read more »
Maher's Millions hopefuls work strongly
Brisbane
Sunday 5 January 2020, 3:45pm
Magic Millions 2YO Classic hopefuls Rathlin, Away Game and Farnan have worked strongly on the course proper at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Melody Belle, Te Akau Shark back in work
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2020, 3:43pm
New Zealand stars Melody Belle and Te Akau Shark are beginning preparations aimed at further Australian riches. Read more »
Hickmott imports on path to winter returns
Melbourne
Sunday 5 January 2020, 2:40pm
Trainer Robert Hickmott is aiming German imports Schabau and Django Freeman at the Brisbane winter carnival when they make their returns from injuries. Read more »
Thursday trial for Qld midweek meetings
Brisbane
Sunday 5 January 2020, 1:26pm
Doomben will host five Thursday twilight meetings in a trial for a major change to week-day meetings in Queensland. Read more »
Return With Honour aimed at Blue Diamond
Sydney
Sunday 5 January 2020, 1:24pm
Exciting colt Return With Honour will be set for a Blue Diamond Stakes campaign as long as he performs well at his second start. Read more »
Team Edmonds eye big 2YO races
Brisbane
Sunday 5 January 2020, 12:45pm
The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership has upcoming two-year-old chances in the Magic Millions and at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Record crowd tipped for Magic Millions day
Brisbane
Sunday 5 January 2020, 8:27am
The Queensland summer carnival has been a success with big crowds and record figures expected for the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Yamazaki to chase Magic Millions riches
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 January 2020, 7:29pm
Yamazaki will back up in the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares after her impressive win at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Tears after Mercurial Lad wins at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 4 January 2020, 7:09pm
Mercurial Lad has given his connections an emotion-charged win at long odds at Randwick. Read more »
Phobetor proves Costa, Stewart good judges
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 January 2020, 6:51pm
Trainer Michael Costa's prediction Phobetor was ready to improve sharply was proved correct when the gelding won the $250,000 Rising Stars at the Gold Coast. Read more »
Double for Reith before heat takes a toll
Sydney
Saturday 4 January 2020, 6:44pm
Christian Reith has ridden two potential stakes performers, Philizzy and Jen Rules, to win at Randwick before conditions took their toll. Read more »
A Man To Match takes out inaugural Wave
Gold Coast
Saturday 4 January 2020, 6:38pm
Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has had two reasons to celebrate with the arrival of his first son and a win in the $250,000 The Wave. Read more »