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Ramornie dilemma looms for Border Rebel
Sydney
Tuesday 2 July 2013, 4:19pm
Trainer Sue Grills desperately wants to win the Ramornie Handicap with Border Rebel but a washed-out Randwick race has upset her plans. Read more »
Singapore star Super Easy runs last race
Singapore
Tuesday 2 July 2013, 4:06pm
The racing career of Super Easy, one of Singapore's best racehorses, is over after the four-year-old broke down during his Patron's Bowl win at Kranji. Read more »
Reformed sprinter set for city redemption
Sydney
Tuesday 2 July 2013, 4:04pm
Exceed And Exalt has his issues but the personal attention of trainer Lucy Longmire could have its best reward yet when the sprinter races at Warwick Farm. Read more »
Dettori signs on for Sheikh Joaan retainer
London
Tuesday 2 July 2013, 12:23pm
Frankie Dettori will begin a new chapter of his decorated career with confirmation he will link with owner Sheikh Joaan Al Thani. Read more »
Al Kazeem heads entries for Eclipse Stakes
London
Tuesday 2 July 2013, 12:05pm
In-form Al Kazeem will be chasing a third successive Group One win when he lines up in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown. Read more »
Shea Shea pleases in Newmarket spin
London
Tuesday 2 July 2013, 11:51am
South African sprinter Shea Shea confirmed he is on target for the July Cup with a pleasing Newmarket workout. Read more »
Top rated pair set for Flemington
Melbourne
Monday 1 July 2013, 5:52pm
A rare opportunity for winter stakes race success is likely to be accepted by Flemington trainer Stephen Brown. Read more »
Warwick Farm to undergo track inspection
Sydney
Monday 1 July 2013, 5:27pm
There are still concerns over the Warwick Farm race meeting despite the success of the rescheduled Rosehill program after a week of rain. Read more »
Canberra visitor to step up at Caulfield
Melbourne
Monday 1 July 2013, 5:26pm
The step up to 1400m and city class will hopefully give Canbera trainer Matthew Dale a guide to the future of his unbeaten filly Jacinta. Read more »
Praecido back home after Adelaide stint
Sydney
Monday 1 July 2013, 5:19pm
After a two-start Adelaide campaign, Praecido has returned to David Payne and Rosehill and has been entered for the Civic Stakes. Read more »
Moraitis hits out despite Winter Cup 1-2
Sydney
Monday 1 July 2013, 4:39pm
A 1-2 finish couldn't hide owner Nick Moraitis' despair at the handicapping of his veteran stayer Fiumicino, beaten by Destiny's Kiss in the Winter Cup. Read more »
Another O'Brien successful at the races
The Curragh
Monday 1 July 2013, 4:30pm
Aidan O'Brien's daughter Sarah has won her first race as a jockey, steering Beach Of Falesa to victory at The Curragh. Read more »
Knead The Dough scores Significant win
Sydney
Monday 1 July 2013, 3:35pm
Emerging sayer Knead The Dough has claimed her second successive metropolitan wet track win in the Significant Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Waterhouse adds Pit Crew to Rose team
Sydney
Monday 1 July 2013, 1:37pm
Trainer Gai Waterhouse is setting top filly Overreach for the Group One Golden Rose but she is also assembling a back-up team for the rich race. Read more »
Dettori reported to be in line for new job
London
Monday 1 July 2013, 12:48pm
Renowned jockey Frankie Dettori is reported to be on the verge of signing a contract to ride for Sheikh Joaan Al Thani. Read more »
2013 Stallion Parade
Monday 1 July 2013, 11:50am
Adam Sangster invites you to attend the 2013 Swettenham Stud Open Day. Read more »
Racing at Rosehill to go ahead
Sydney
Monday 1 July 2013, 7:22am
The rescheduled Winter Cup meeting will go ahead at Rosehill with stewards saying the track is safe after a week of heavy rain. Read more »
Bashboy a class above at Warrnambool
Warrnambool
Sunday 30 June 2013, 6:19pm
Bashboy has reaffirmed himself as Australia's best jumper with victory at Warrnambool, prompting thoughts of an overseas campaign. Read more »
Officials hopeful Rosehill can go ahead
Sydney
Sunday 30 June 2013, 5:48pm
Clearing weather in Sydney has officials hopeful the rescheduled Winter Cup meeting can go ahead at Rosehill. Read more »
Schweida won't rush Better Than Ready
Brisbane
Sunday 30 June 2013, 5:34pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida says Better Than Ready needs plenty of time in the spelling paddock to help his physical development. Read more »
Twilight Royale set for busy spring
Sydney
Sunday 30 June 2013, 5:25pm
Twilight Royale won't be kept in cotton wool despite the lure of a $2.4 million bonus if she makes it to next year's Scone Guineas. Read more »
Anthony Cummings looking to a second Derby
Sydney
Sunday 30 June 2013, 4:39pm
Trainer Anthony Cummings is looking to Drago to step up to the mark and give him consecutive Victoria Derby wins. Read more »
Camelot team consider retirement plans
London
Sunday 30 June 2013, 1:18pm
The career of dual Derby winner Camelot could be over with trainer Aidan O'Brien and the Coolmore team considering his retirement. Read more »
Trading Leather wins Irish Derby
The Curragh
Sunday 30 June 2013, 6:57am
Trainer Jim Bolger enjoyed a second success in Ireland's premier horse race as Trading Leather won the Irish Derby after failing in the Epsom Derby. Read more »
Newitt brings up 100th win for season
Melbourne
Saturday 29 June 2013, 5:14pm
Craig Newitt brought up his 100th win of the season at Moonee Valley and it had extra significance as it came on a horse trained by his former boss. Read more »
Eximius revels in the mud to claim Guineas
Caloundra
Saturday 29 June 2013, 5:11pm
Larry Cassidy's confidence in Eximius was justified when the Mick Price-trained gelding won the Sunshine Coast Guineas. Read more »
Zennista plans up for review after Cup win
Caloundra
Saturday 29 June 2013, 5:05pm
The ease of Zennista's win in the Caloundra Cup could see trainer Lisa Latta extend her winter carnival campaign. Read more »
Grafton Cup plans back on for De Fine Lago
Melbourne
Saturday 29 June 2013, 4:42pm
A Moonee Valley win to De Fine Lago and the failure of Mr O'Ceirin has trainer Tony Vasil reconsidering a trip to NSW for the Grafton Cup. Read more »
Someday makes amends in Glasshouse victory
Caloundra
Saturday 29 June 2013, 4:11pm
The fortunes of Someday completed a full circle when the promising sprinter won the Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
She Can Skate wins again at the Valley
Melbourne
Saturday 29 June 2013, 3:20pm
Talented sprinting filly She Can Skate has earned a shot at spring carnival races with a hard fought win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Maskiell backs up for more metro success
Melbourne
Saturday 29 June 2013, 2:47pm
Jason Maskiell's comeback to Melbourne racing has continued at Moonee Valley with victory on Impulse Buy. Read more »
Silent Witness relation boosts stud value
Brisbane
Saturday 29 June 2013, 2:02pm
With Silent Witness prominent in her pedigree, Hallside Rose enhanced her stud potential by winning the Bruce McLachlan Classic at the Sunshine Coast. Read more »
Miss Steele impresses in Moonee Valley win
Melbourne
Saturday 29 June 2013, 1:27pm
Mick Kent is undecided where to head to next with impressive Moonee Valley winner Miss Steele but is confident she will measure up in stakes company. Read more »
Bashboy on target for more steeple success
Melbourne
Saturday 29 June 2013, 12:17pm
Ciaron Maher can't fault outstanding jumper Bashboy as he prepares for the Thackeray Steeplechase on the way to another Grand National. Read more »
Style Vendome out to confirm top billing
London
Saturday 29 June 2013, 11:44am
The Nicolas Clement-trained Style Vendome will chase more Group One success when he contests the Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly. Read more »
Rosehill races rescheduled
Sydney
Saturday 29 June 2013, 7:35am
The nine-race Rosehill program has been rescheduled for Monday after continuous rain in Sydney forced officials to call off the Winter Cup meeting. Read more »
Waller poised for Sydney training record
Sydney
Friday 28 June 2013, 5:07pm
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has had to wait a little longer than anticipated to create a new mark for metropolitan wins. Read more »
Exceptionally kicks off campaign at Valley
Melbourne
Friday 28 June 2013, 5:00pm
First-up expectations are being kept in check with staying mare Exceptionally who resumes in the Travis Harrison Cup at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Clear For Action in Moonee Valley comeback
Melbourne
Friday 28 June 2013, 4:31pm
Jim Conlan expects to learn a lot about Clear For Action when the former Singapore horse resumes from a long injury lay-off at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Relaxation a key to Fibrillation Cup hopes
Sydney
Friday 28 June 2013, 4:07pm
Trainer Tim Martin hopes Fibriillation has a home track advantage in the Winter Cup at Rosehill after he brought her home from Queensland. Read more »
River Lad on song for Glasshouse Handicap
Brisbane
Friday 28 June 2013, 3:31pm
Trainer Natalie McCall credits renowned horse chiropractor Michael Bryant for reviving the career of Glasshouse Handicap contender River Lad. Read more »
Role reversal for import in Caloundra Cup
Brisbane
Friday 28 June 2013, 3:07pm
Glen Colless believes import Voila Ici's best chance of winning his first race in Australia will be to make the running in the Caloundra Cup. Read more »
Nisbet chasing city with in-form newcomer
Sydney
Friday 28 June 2013, 2:31pm
As apprentice Kayla Nisbet is starting to make a name for herself in Victoria, her father John is hoping to grab some of the family spotlight at Rosehill. Read more »
Eight Derby rivals for Ruler Of The World
London
Friday 28 June 2013, 11:47am
English Derby hero Ruler Of The World will go up against eight horses as he tries to extend trainer Aidan O'Brien's winning sequence in the Irish Derby. Read more »
Reliable Man off to stud in New Zealand
Melbourne
Thursday 27 June 2013, 6:16pm
Dual hemisphere Group One winner Reliable Man is set to stand at Westbury Stud in New Zealand. Read more »
Travolta set to follow in famous hoofsteps
Sydney
Thursday 27 June 2013, 5:15pm
The Gai Waterhouse stable is hoping Travolta can become its latest New Zealand import to become a stakes winner in Australia. Read more »
Wheeler to book spring ticket at Valley
Melbourne
Thursday 27 June 2013, 4:58pm
Reece Wheeler is looking for his recent run of success with smart filly She Can Skate to continue at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Berry to build on thrill of HK experience
Sydney
Thursday 27 June 2013, 3:55pm
A week after riding in one of the world's toughest racing centres, Nathan Berry will chase a feature race win closer to home. Read more »
Equine mates go head to head at Caloundra
Brisbane
Thursday 27 June 2013, 3:37pm
The bond between High Kin and Zennista and their connections will be put on hold when they clash in the Caloundra Cup. Read more »
Waller's record chase moves to home turf
Sydney
Thursday 27 June 2013, 3:07pm
With up to 18 runners acrosss eight races, Chris Waller has the record for training the most Sydney winners in a season in his sights at Rosehill. Read more »
Wide alley no obstacle for Someday: Cahill
Brisbane
Thursday 27 June 2013, 2:39pm
Michael Cahill believes Someday can emulate the performance of Scenic Peak and win the Glasshouse Handicap from the outside alley. Read more »
Romancingthestone suited by Valley surface
Melbourne
Thursday 27 June 2013, 2:05pm
Robbie Griffiths is hoping last-start provincial winner Romancingthestone gets track conditions to suit when she chases a first city win at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Early Nominations For Revolutionary Ready 2 Race Sale Closing Soon
Thursday 27 June 2013, 12:28pm
Entries received by Monday will receive a 50% discount on the entry fee. To assist vendors will cash flow all fees will be charged at the time of the sale, while no fee is charged if a horse is withdrawn prior to cataloguing. Read more »
Ebor option for Royal Ascot winner Opinion
London
Thursday 27 June 2013, 11:51am
Improving stayer Opinion is in contention for an Ebor start ahead of a possible Australian campaign after confirming his promise at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Juddmonte International entry for Approach
London
Thursday 27 June 2013, 11:28am
Godolphin star Dawn Approach, back to his best in the St James's Palace Stakes, is among 35 entries for the Juddmonte International. Read more »
Canterbury enhances wet-track reputation
Sydney
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 5:31pm
Rain has hit Sydney racing hard but the show went on at Canterbury, underlining its reputation as a superior wet-weather track. Read more »
Apprentice jockeys dominate at Sandown
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 5:18pm
Apprentice jockeys have won six of the eight races at the midweek Sandown program, highlighted by a double to Jackie Beriman. Read more »
Tony Pattillo suspended at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 5:14pm
Tony Pattillo has been suspended for seven meetings for careless riding at Eagle Farm but he'll still be able to partner Anagold in the Caloundra Cup. Read more »
Grant Cooksley injured in Eagle Farm fall
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 4:54pm
Grant Cooksley faces a lengthy period on the sideline with suspected broken ribs and a punctured lung after a race fall at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Octavia on path towards Bletchingly Stakes
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 4:40pm
A crack at the Bletchingly Stakes at the end of the season is on the cards for three-year-old Octavia if she pleases connections early in her campaign. Read more »
Big wet forces reshuffle of NSW race meets
Sydney
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 4:19pm
NSW officials have been kept busy trying to reorganise a racing schedule that continues to be affected by wet weather. Read more »
Zennista's Cup formline strongest: Browne
Brisbane
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 4:01pm
Zennista's third placing in the Brisbane Cup is the best form reference for the Caloundra Cup, her jockey Damian Browne says. Read more »
Thousand Guineas aim for Tango's Daughter
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 3:42pm
The Mick Price-trained Tango's Daughter will be aimed at the Group One Thousand Guineas in the spring after scoring a comfortable win at Sandown. Read more »
Fitness not a factor for Reuben Percival
Sydney
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 3:28pm
His preparation might be unorthodox for most Australian stayers but there is a lot of stable confidence about the chances of Reuben Percival at Rosehill. Read more »
Victorians hoping to lure star NSW horses
Sydney
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 2:18pm
The Melbourne Racing Club is hoping to boost the participation of Sydney's leading trainers in some of its flagship races. Read more »
Newitt won't ride Shamexpress in July Cup
Melbourne
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 1:01pm
Craig Newitt will remain in Melbourne and not return to England to ride Shamexpress in the July Cup after the colt's unplaced effort at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Dandino camp targets America before Cup
London
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:43am
The Australian-owned Dandino is in line for a start in the American St Leger ahead of a Victorian spring campaign for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Sugar Boy sold ahead of Irish Derby date
London
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:29am
Sugar Boy, one of the main fancies to win the Irish Derby, has been sold and he will have his final start for Patrick Prendergast in the Curragh Classic. Read more »
Lynam planning display of July Cup Power
London
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:17am
Trainer Eddie Lynam expects to have two runners in the July Cup, spearheaded by King's Stand Stakes winner Sole Power. Read more »
British racing body announces student day
London
Wednesday 26 June 2013, 11:00am
A national student day will be held across six British racecourses as a way of encouraging racing's next generation to become involved in the sport. Read more »
Brown extends Singapore stay after Europe
Sydney
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 5:42pm
Leading jockey Corey Brown will continue to ply his trade in Singapore after being granted a contract extension. Read more »
Wash-outs make Rosehill popular target
Sydney
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 5:16pm
The Australian Turf Club has been inunadated with nominations for Rosehill which could be expanded to a 10-race program. Read more »
Kaypers heads north for Caloundra Cup
Sydney
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 4:56pm
Kaypers, nominated for races in Queensland and Sydney, has been all but confirmed as a Caloundra Cup runner. Read more »
Slick Sniper set to fire at wet Canterbury
Sydney
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 4:49pm
A veteran with a penchant for wet tracks will fly the flag for trainer Tracey Bartley at a rain-soaked Canterbury. Read more »
Diamante ready for city test at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 4:15pm
Peter Moody expects Il Diamante to run well in her city debut at Sandown and continue to develop into a nice three-year-old filly next season. Read more »
RVL should have stood down Oliver sooner
Melbourne
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 3:34pm
Victoria's racing integrity commissioner says Racing Victoria should have stood down jockey Damien Oliver sooner as it investigated his betting. Read more »
Ascot remains on Aigles radar despite flop
London
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 12:21pm
French galloper Cirrus Des Aigles still has the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in his sights despite an unconvincing return to racing. Read more »
William Buick to keep Libertarian mount
London
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 11:55am
Godolphin-owned Libertarian, a late entry for the Irish Derby, will be ridden by William Buick in the Curragh Classic. Read more »
Nunthorpe bid not in No Nay Never plans
London
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 11:41am
American youngster No Nay Never will target a race in France instead of going up against older horses in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York. Read more »
Warwick Farm races rained out
Sydney
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 9:26am
Warwick Farm races have been called off due to rain but officials say Canterbury and Rosehill are coping well with the wet weather. Read more »
Arc to be Dunaden's swan song
London
Tuesday 25 June 2013, 9:10am
International Group One winner Dunaden is likely to be retired after he runs in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Read more »
RAD Board says it can hear Nikolic case
Melbourne
Monday 24 June 2013, 7:06pm
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has ruled stewards have the power to issue misconduct charges against disqualified jockey Danny Nikolic. Read more »
Early morning inspection at Warwick Farm
Sydney
Monday 24 June 2013, 5:45pm
Warwick Farm will be inspected in the early morning before a decision is made whether its scheduled meeting goes ahead. Read more »
Wet track key to Black And Bent's hopes
Melbourne
Monday 24 June 2013, 5:44pm
Robert Smerdon says a wet track at Warrnambool for the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle would be an advantage for champion jumper Black And Bent. Read more »
Koroibete to put stamp on Farah's week
Sydney
Monday 24 June 2013, 5:37pm
NSW hooker Robbie Farah will be aiming for two wins in a week with his horse Koroibete to run at Rosehill days after the State of Origin. Read more »
Hayes considers Emirates Stakes for import
Melbourne
Monday 24 June 2013, 4:26pm
David Hayes is considering the Group One Emirates Stakes as a potential first Australian start for import Crackerjack King. Read more »
Destiny's Kiss to take big career step
Sydney
Monday 24 June 2013, 4:19pm
Up-and-coming stayer Destiny's Kiss will take the next step in his promising career when he tackles stakes company in the Listed Winter Cup. Read more »
Day Procedure back for more Valley success
Melbourne
Monday 24 June 2013, 3:29pm
Day Procedure has two wins to his credit at Moonee Valley and will be out for another when he returns from a let-up in a 1000m race. Read more »
Return to Victoria close for Maskiell
Melbourne
Monday 24 June 2013, 2:11pm
Tasmanian jockey Jason Maskiell says he is close to moving back to Victoria after riding a Melbourne winner for the first time in two years. Read more »
Dunaden second in French Group One
Saint-cloud, France
Monday 24 June 2013, 6:52am
Novellist has won the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud with Dunaden second and Cirrus Des Aigles a tiring fifth. Read more »
Melbourne Cup contenders from Royal Ascot
Sydney
Sunday 23 June 2013, 6:08pm
Several runners from the Royal Ascot carnival are on target for a trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Rain may put Waller record on hold again
Sydney
Sunday 23 June 2013, 5:34pm
The Sydney training record bid by Chris Waller may have to wait a little longer with rain putting meetings in doubt. Read more »
Conners looking to spring with Assail
Sydney
Sunday 23 June 2013, 2:58pm
Stakes winner Satin Shoes has been retired and Clarry Conners is looking to Assail to step up in the sprinting ranks. Read more »
Wilkinson keeps the faith in Muirfield
Brisbane
Sunday 23 June 2013, 2:05pm
Jockey Eddie Wilkinson is aiming for back-to-back wins in the Caloundra Cup and believes the spacious track will suit his mount Muirfield. Read more »
Nisbet gaining momentum in Victoria
Melbourne
Sunday 23 June 2013, 1:45pm
Apprentice Kayla Nisbet is excited to extend her stay with Hall of Fame trainer David Hayes in Victoria. Read more »
Joy turns to tears for Cecil stable
Ascot
Sunday 23 June 2013, 1:39am
A horse died after passing the post in winning at Royal Ascot races marring what had been a successful meeting for the stable of the late Henry Cecil. Read more »
Sea Siren eighth in Diamond Jubilee Stakes
Ascot
Sunday 23 June 2013, 1:26am
Sea Siren failed to recover from the flight from Australia and finished eighth in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Michael Cahill suspended at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Saturday 22 June 2013, 5:47pm
Michael Cahill will be able to ride at the Caloundra Cup meeting despite being suspended for seven meetings at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Rawiller lauds Howmuchdoyouloveme courage
Brisbane
Saturday 22 June 2013, 5:41pm
Nash Rawiller was left with a lasting impression after riding Howmuchdoyouloveme for the first time to victory in the Healy Stakes at Eagle Farm. Read more »
The Cleaner wins ahead of Vic stable move
Melbourne
Saturday 22 June 2013, 5:35pm
Trainer Mick Burles and jockey Jason Maskiell combined with The Cleaner for an emotional win at Flemington in the David Bourke Provincial Plate. Read more »