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Ramornie dilemma looms for Border Rebel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »