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Rialya earns extended stay with Cup win
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
London
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
Ascot
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Ascot
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 »
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Friday 21 June 2013, 10:47am
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Queen wins first Ascot Gold Cup
Ascot, England
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
London
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
Ascot
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Ascot
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
Ascot
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
London
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
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Hong Kong
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
London
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
Paris
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
Melbourne
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
Bendigo
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
London
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
Wellington
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Ipswich
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
Ipswich
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Ipswich
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Ipswich
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
New York
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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 »