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Rialya earns extended stay with Cup win

Saturday 22 June 2013, 5:03pm

South Australian stayer Rialya will be given a chance to add to his 3200m record in the Queensland Cup after winning the Tattersall's Cup.  Read more »

Rain, visibility cuts short Randwick card

Saturday 22 June 2013, 4:44pm

Sydney's wet weather has hit Randwick racecourse hard, forcing stewards to abandon racing after three events.  Read more »

Rodd rates Hai Lil up to Group One class

Saturday 22 June 2013, 4:09pm

Michael Rodd believes Hai Lil has the potential to reach Group One level after the filly lumped a big weight to a narrow win at Flemington.  Read more »

Red Tracer triumphs in Tattersall's Tiara

Saturday 22 June 2013, 4:05pm

Red Tracer's quest for an elusive Group One victory is over after her win in the Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Rich spring goal looms for Fire Up Fifi

Saturday 22 June 2013, 3:36pm

Jockey Damian Browne was showered with praise after he threw away the script aboard Fire Up Fifi at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Enquare wins despite pre-race incident

Saturday 22 June 2013, 2:53pm

Promising filly Enquare was involved in behind-the-scenes drama before her win in the Breakfast Creek Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Cooldini continues top form at Flemington

Saturday 22 June 2013, 2:18pm

Cooldini will progress to the Banjo Paterson Series Final as the horse to beat after making it three straight wins in a heat of the series at Flemington.  Read more »

Planet Purple goes back-to-back in the wet

Saturday 22 June 2013, 1:48pm

A lack of maturity has told against Planet Purple but the stayer is finally coming good for patient trainer Kerry Parker.  Read more »

Lady Lakshmi continues strong winter form

Saturday 22 June 2013, 1:02pm

Oaks prospect Lady Lakshmi has continued her impressive winter form at Flemington with a third-straight win to set up a shot at stakes success.  Read more »

The Queen embraces golden day at the races

Saturday 22 June 2013, 11:42am

The royal bloodstock advisor who sat next to the Queen as her horse Estimate won the Ascot Gold Cup says racing is a great outlet for the monarch.  Read more »

Rain in France boosts Cirrus camp

Saturday 22 June 2013, 8:36am

Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe is happy with Cirrus Des Aigles heading to the Grand Pris de Saint-Cloud and even happier to see rain.  Read more »

British champion finally gets Ascot win

Saturday 22 June 2013, 3:29am

Britain's champion jockey Richard Hughes rode the winner in the Coronation States to end a streak of more than 50 unsuccessful rides at Royal Ascot.   Read more »

Sun International buys Eliza Park

Friday 21 June 2013, 7:07pm

The Sun International Group has bought Australian stud operation Eliza Park which was placed in receivership earlier this month.  Read more »

Gold Cup runner-up has Melbourne Cup aim

Friday 21 June 2013, 5:58pm

Ascot Gold Cup runner-up Simenon is set to be aimed at the Melbourne Cup by Irish trainer Willie Mullins.  Read more »

Pecora's filly chasing bittersweet success

Friday 21 June 2013, 5:30pm

Part-time trainer Ross Pecora will have mixed emotions if promising filly Winta Chiller races to a second city win at Flemington.  Read more »

Nathan Berry answers SOS for Sha Tin meet

Friday 21 June 2013, 5:13pm

Hong Kong racing will experience a double dose of the Berry family with Nathan to join his twin brother Tommy for a one-off day at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Border Rebel gearing up for Ramornie Hcp

Friday 21 June 2013, 4:37pm

Trainer Sue Grills has chosen to give Border Rebel his Ramornie Handicap lead-up in Sydney rather than Brisbane.  Read more »

Carrick to help Williams come in from cold

Friday 21 June 2013, 4:15pm

It hasn't been easy going for Goulburn trainer Danny Williams since he decided to stay put for the winter but his luck could be about to change.  Read more »

More wet track woes confront Zabeelionaire

Friday 21 June 2013, 4:11pm

For the second week in a row, wet weather threatens to spoil the winter carnival plans of the Leon Corstens-trained stayer Zabeelionaire.  Read more »

The Cleaner out to win before moving camps

Friday 21 June 2013, 3:56pm

Trainer Mick Burles is hoping Tasmanian galloper The Cleaner posts a first-up win at Flemington ahead of his switch to Robert Smerdon's team.  Read more »

Conservative goal for Fire Up Fifi at Farm

Friday 21 June 2013, 3:39pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote is hoping his decision to bypass the Tattersall's Tiara with Fire Up Fifi is justified in a supporting race at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Peron can handle Tiara back-up: Cahill

Friday 21 June 2013, 3:08pm

Michael Cahill says Peron is calm and relaxed as she prepares for her toughest test in the Group One Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

No stopping US raider in Norfolk Stakes

Friday 21 June 2013, 12:15pm

No Nay Never has recovered from a slow start to produce a record-breaking run in winning the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Open Day Cummings 23rd June

Friday 21 June 2013, 10:47am

Come and join the party This Sunday 23 June at our Open day!  Read more »

Queen wins first Ascot Gold Cup

Friday 21 June 2013, 3:36am

Queen Elizabeth's horse Estimate has won the Ascot Gold Cup, making her the first British monarch to own the winner of England's prestigious race.  Read more »

Star to keep ball Rolling at Flemington

Thursday 20 June 2013, 5:54pm

Spring carnival aspirations for Star Rolling will be put to the test when the lightly raced gelding chases a third straight win at Flemington.  Read more »

Rogerson keen to maintain Sydney stable

Thursday 20 June 2013, 5:15pm

As Graeme Rogerson prepares to saddle up a stakes runner in Brisbane, he says he is committed to retaining his place in Sydney's training ranks.  Read more »

Style heads Allard chances for Randwick

Thursday 20 June 2013, 5:02pm

Two horses Grant Allard hopes can progress to better races will headline his team for Randwick.  Read more »

Oakfield Commands chasing Ramornie start

Thursday 20 June 2013, 4:35pm

A victory in the Winter Dash would put in-form sprinter Oakfield Commands in the frame for a shot at the Ramornie Handicap.  Read more »

Formline right for Griffon in Healy Stakes

Thursday 20 June 2013, 3:44pm

Robert Heathcote has pointed to the form of Conservatorium to strengthen the claims of Griffon in the Healy Stakes at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Rialya campaign hinges on Tatt's Cup run

Thursday 20 June 2013, 3:27pm

An extended Brisbane campaign for Rialya depends on whether he can bounce back from an Ipswich Cup defeat in the Tattersall's Cup.  Read more »

Tiara tempo vital for O'Shea mare: Cassidy

Thursday 20 June 2013, 3:13pm

Jockey Larry Cassidy says judging the tempo of the Tattersall's Tiara will be crucial to the chances of Sydney mare Steps In Time.  Read more »

Nikolic's lawyer questions jockey charge

Thursday 20 June 2013, 2:30pm

Danny Nikolic's lawyer has argued the jockey cannot be charged by racing authorities because he is a disqualified person.  Read more »

Classic rematch on cards in Coronation

Thursday 20 June 2013, 11:22am

Sky Lantern and Just The Judge, who ran first and second respectively in the 1000 Guineas, will renew their battle in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Godolphin swoops on Epsom Derby runner-up

Thursday 20 June 2013, 11:14am

Racing powerhouse Godolphin has boosted its stocks with the purchase of Libertarian, runner-up in the English Derby.  Read more »

James Doyle rides Ascot treble

Thursday 20 June 2013, 4:54am

English jockey James Doyle made his Royal Ascot debut at age 25 and rode three winners on Wednesday.  Read more »

Smerdon to appeal Oliver bet scandal fine

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 6:13pm

Robert Smerdon lost his appeal against conviction on a charge of conduct prejudical to the image of racing but will still fight his $10,000 fine.  Read more »

Binaisse horses in negative peptide tests

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 6:05pm

Stewards have found no evidence of peptides in tests taken on horses trained by Dean Binaisse, including a frozen sample.  Read more »

Cahill lauds Eye On You after Doomben win

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 5:24pm

Trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith and jockey Michael Cahill were united in their praise for Eye On You after the gelding's dominant win at Doomben.  Read more »

Waller within three wins of Sydney record

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 5:17pm

Chris Waller has edged closer to a training milestone with a winner at Canterbury and now needs just three more to establish a new mark in Sydney racing.  Read more »

Risk well worth reward for Bolger at Ascot

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 4:58pm

Soundly beaten in the English Derby, Dawn Approach has justified trainer Jim Bolger's faith with a thrilling St James's Palace Stakes win at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

In-form Cooldini set for hat-trick of wins

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 4:45pm

Cooldini has a winter staying target on the flat but Robert Smerdon is also keen to give the three-year-old his chance over the jumps.  Read more »

No travel plans for Pride's See The World

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 3:56pm

Despite his name, there are no travel plans for See The World who will instead be kept to races within Sydney.  Read more »

No pressure on Collett in Tiara: Waller

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 3:31pm

Chris Waller says Jason Collett should treat the Group One Tattersall's Tiara as just another race when he rides in-form mare She's Clean.  Read more »

Stand To Gain ends drought with jumps win

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 3:04pm

Stand To Gain has raced to victory over hurdles at Sandown, his first win since taking out the 2011 Sydney Cup.  Read more »

Mick Kent has shock wave penalties varied

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 1:53pm

Mick Kent has had one of five charges in relation to shock wave therapy on horses overturned on appeal and his penalties on the other four reduced.  Read more »

Peron confirmed for Group One Tiara start

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 12:38pm

Three-year-old Peron is among 16 fillies and mares to accept for the $500,000 Tattersall's Tiara, the final Group One event of the 2012-13 racing season  Read more »

Animal Kingdom becomes Ascot War casualty

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 11:50am

Declaration Of War has rebounded to win the Queen Anne Stakes, leaving Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom in his wake.  Read more »

Sole Power reigns as Shamexpress flops

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 11:27am

Sole Power upset Shea Shea in the King's Stand Stakes as Australia's Shamexpress finished well down the course in the Group One Royal Ascot sprint.  Read more »

Rite Of Passage out to regain Gold Cup

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 11:12am

It's been three years since Rite Of Passage won the Ascot Gold Cup but he is among 18 horses confirmed for the 2013 renewal.  Read more »

Aussie hopes flop at Royal Ascot

Wednesday 19 June 2013, 1:17am

Two horses - one Australian and one Australian-owned - have failed badly in races at London's Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Robert Smerdon loses appeal over conduct

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 6:25pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon has lost his appeal over a conviction for acting as the conduit for the delivery of winnings in the Damien Oliver betting affair.  Read more »

Anxious Tiara wait for Peron connections

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 5:19pm

Peron is well down the ballot order for the Tatt's Tiara but her chances of making the Group One field are improving.  Read more »

Waller accepts with 10 for shot at record

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 5:06pm

Chris Waller needs four winners to break a Sydney training record and he will have runners in each of the seven races at Canterbury.  Read more »

Bashboy on regular timetable to National

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 4:58pm

Ciaron Maher has mapped out a racing schedule for Bashboy that will involve racing every two weeks leading up to the Grand National Steeplechase.  Read more »

Celtic Prince tipped to go the distance

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 4:40pm

Trainer Bjorn Baker has put Celtic Prince's Queensland Derby run down to experience and the three-year-old will go around again at Randwick.  Read more »

Zar Zar to kick off big week for Cheers

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 4:13pm

A horse entered to run at Canterbury and nominated for the Murwillumbah Cup five days later can give trainer Bindi Cheers a week to remember.  Read more »

McLean looks for magic jumps performance

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 3:04pm

Trainer Jarrod McLean expects Maythehorsebemagic to be hard to beat in a benchmark hurdle at Sandown on the way to a Grand National start.  Read more »

Camelot and Al Kazeem set for return clash

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 11:08am

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Camelot will be out to avenge a Tattersalls Gold Cup defeat to Al Kazeem when they clash in the Prince of Wales's Stakes.  Read more »

Medicean Man an outsider for Gask

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 7:08am

Ex-pat Australian trainer Jeremy Gask is hoping Medicean Man can cause an upset in the King's Stand on the opening day of Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Guy Walter has two chances in Tiara

Monday 17 June 2013, 6:07pm

Trainer Guy Walter would like to see stablemates Streama and Skyerush in the front line in the Tatt's Tiara.  Read more »

Newitt keen for more Royal Ascot glory

Monday 17 June 2013, 6:02pm

A more mature Craig Newitt is chasing another King's Stand Stakes win at Royal Ascot on Shamexpress, having won with Miss Andretti six years ago.  Read more »

Swiggin' set to make debut at Randwick

Monday 17 June 2013, 5:27pm

Anthony Cummings is looking to Swiggin' to continue a family tradition when the colt makes his debut at Randwick.  Read more »

Lady Lakshmi has winter and spring goals

Monday 17 June 2013, 5:21pm

In-form filly Lady Lakshmi continues her winter campaign at Flemington on a path to a Listed winter target ahead of a tilt at spring riches.  Read more »

Berry committed to Australian return

Monday 17 June 2013, 2:02pm

Tommy Berry has made an immediate impact in Hong Kong but says he is committed to returning to Australia.  Read more »

Boss suspended over Mornington fall

Monday 17 June 2013, 1:11pm

Glen Boss has been suspended for 25 meetings after pleading guilty to careless riding which resulted in Kane Bradley falling from his mount.  Read more »

Shamexpress draws barrier three at Ascot

Monday 17 June 2013, 12:35pm

Australia's Shamexpress has drawn barrier three for the King's Stand at Royal Ascot in which South African Shea Shea dominates betting.  Read more »

Saint-Cloud next for Dunaden

Monday 17 June 2013, 11:55am

World traveller Dunaden will attempt to win a European Group One on home soil when he lines up in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.  Read more »

Thunder King's First Winner!

Monday 17 June 2013, 10:21am

2YO winners are one of the first things people look for when selecting a stallion for their broodmare and who can blame them when you consider the amount of money on offer for today's early runners.  Read more »

Jarnet lands French Oaks on Treve

Monday 17 June 2013, 12:37am

Thierry Jarnet has won his first French Oaks in style easing to victory on Treve at Chantilly racecourse.  Read more »

Ossenhagen could be Hong Kong bound

Sunday 16 June 2013, 6:04pm

Connections of Ossenhagen have received an offer from Hong Kong for the promising three-year-old, winner of his past two starts.  Read more »

Bashboy wins but Black And Bent beaten

Sunday 16 June 2013, 5:23pm

Outstanding steeplechasee Bashboy has shown why he is the country's reigning jumps champion with sparkling display at Bendigo.  Read more »

Collett chasing Group One on She's Clean

Sunday 16 June 2013, 3:30pm

Jason Collett is looking for a winning farewell to the Group One season in the Tatt's Tiara with She's Clean.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom primed for Ascot mission

Sunday 16 June 2013, 1:42pm

Owner John Messara says there is a slim chance Animal Kingdom could keep racing if he wins as expected at Royal Ascot.  Read more »

Yosei aiming to break drought in Tiara

Sunday 16 June 2013, 1:42pm

It's been nearly two years since Yosei won her last race but trainer Stuart Webb believes she can end her losing streak in the Tatt's Tiara at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Frankel's sister Joyeuse entered for Ascot

Sunday 16 June 2013, 11:26am

Joyeuse,a half sister to Frankel, has been entered for the Albany Stakes at the Royal Ascot meeting.  Read more »

Escape for jockey caught in track hole

Sunday 16 June 2013, 10:59am

Jockey Rogan Norvall was lucky to escape serious injury when he was flung from his horse after the pair got caught in a 6-metre-deep hole at Ellerslie.  Read more »

Glyn Schofield suspended for six meetings

Saturday 15 June 2013, 5:44pm

Glyn Schofield has been suspended for six meetings after being found guilty of a careless riding charge.  Read more »

Mr O'Ceirin sets sights on Caulfield Cup

Saturday 15 June 2013, 5:22pm

Mr O'Ceirin proved a class above his off-season rivals at Moonee Valley and trainer Cairon Maher will try to qualify him for the Caulfield Cup.  Read more »

Chris Waller closing in on training record

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:58pm

Chris Waller is closing in on some important milestones but says he will keep working to make himself a better trainer.  Read more »

Conservatorium in line for more Qld riches

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:45pm

Trainer Gary Kennewell is tempted to extend the winter carnival campaign of Conservatorium after his impressive win in the Eye Liner Stakes.  Read more »

Anagold gives Pattillo second Ipswich Cup

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:22pm

Tony Pattillo has battled weight and injuries for most of his riding career, making his victory aboard Anagold in the Ipswich Cup even sweeter.  Read more »

Sessions returns with barnstorming victory

Saturday 15 June 2013, 4:01pm

The Ramornie Handicap at Grafton is the possible target for comeback sprinter Sessions as a path to Melbourne spring riches.  Read more »

Rock Princess makes up for midweek defeat

Saturday 15 June 2013, 3:33pm

The decision to run Rock Princess for the second time in three days paid off as the mare scored a strong win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Peron earns shot at Group One Tatt's Tiara

Saturday 15 June 2013, 3:16pm

Trainer John Thompson will aim for back-to-back wins in the Tatt's Tiara after Peron's impressive victory in the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich.  Read more »

Relaxed And Happy posts Waller milestone

Saturday 15 June 2013, 2:33pm

Relaxed And Happy brings up another milestone for Sydney's leading trainer Chris Waller with victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Nadeem Lass wins to the relief of trainer

Saturday 15 June 2013, 2:25pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths thought another minor placing was coming his way at Moonee Valley until Nadeem Lass burst through to score a narrow win.  Read more »

Cape Kidnappers makes triumphant return

Saturday 15 June 2013, 1:41pm

Trainer Kelly Schweida was overcome with emotion after Cape Kidnappers made a winning return to racing at Ipswich following a serious leg injury.  Read more »

Prince Harada stamps class in Valley win

Saturday 15 June 2013, 1:29pm

Prince Harada, potentially one of the best horses Tony Vasil has trained, showed why with an impressive last-to-first win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Koroibete wins for Wests Tigers captain

Saturday 15 June 2013, 1:20pm

Rugby league star Robbie Farah, in celebration mode after his racehorse won at Rosehill, says he will be fit for the second State of Origin match.  Read more »

Bashboy adds depth to Bendigo jumps races

Saturday 15 June 2013, 11:59am

Bashboy returns to the jumps for the first time this season in the Mosstrooper Steeplechase at Bendigo on his way to another shot at Grand National glory.  Read more »

Velazquez backs himself for Ascot mission

Saturday 15 June 2013, 11:55am

The experience jockey John Velazquez has gained from previous Royal Ascot campaigns will be crucial as he prepares to ride Animal Kingdom.  Read more »

Injured star jockey Dominguez retires

Friday 14 June 2013, 5:18pm

Ramon Dominguez, North America's leading jockey, has been forced to retire due to head injuries suffered in a fall.  Read more »

Mr Make Believe out for back-to-back wins

Friday 14 June 2013, 5:10pm

Mr Make Believe looks like getting track conditions to suit at Moonee Valley as he attempts to make it back-to-back wins this preparation.  Read more »

Waller closes in on important milestones

Friday 14 June 2013, 4:56pm

Chris Waller has no shortage of runners in his quest for two milestones with runners spread across three states.  Read more »

Olive hopes mare takes command at Valley

Friday 14 June 2013, 4:45pm

Nick Olive has long had it in his mind to take Capital Commander to Moonee Valley and believes he's found the right race for her at the Melbourne track.  Read more »

Fireball to follow stablemate's example

Friday 14 June 2013, 4:28pm

If stakes-winning sprinter Jest Crewsin' misses out at Rosehill, promising galloper Fireball could easily save the day for Jan Bowen.  Read more »

Black-type spotlight on Peron at Ipswich

Friday 14 June 2013, 3:14pm

Trainer John Thompson is using Group One-winning filly Nechita as his benchmark in assessing Peron's chances in the Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich.  Read more »

Moroney eyeing another Ipswich Cup trophy

Friday 14 June 2013, 2:55pm

The competitive instinct of Ipswich Cup contender Muirfield is in contrast to his casual approach to stable life under trainer Mike Moroney.  Read more »

Another step on road back for Kitty

Friday 14 June 2013, 2:17pm

Trainer Matthew Smith is hoping Combat Kitty can put a run of setbacks behind her and rediscover her stakes-winning form.  Read more »