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Weather the key to Spirit Of Boom
Brisbane
Friday 7 June 2013, 4:00pm
Spirit Of Boom has the right barrier and jockey to win the Stradbroke Handicap provided the rain stays away according to trainer Tony Gollan. Read more »
Blinkers to spark Awesome Bro in Creswick
Melbourne
Friday 7 June 2013, 3:37pm
Leon Corstens has opted to apply blinkers to Awesome Bro in an attempt to get him back to winning form in the Creswick Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Fast pace ideal for Sir Moments in Atkins
Brisbane
Friday 7 June 2013, 2:51pm
Trainer Steve O'Dea believes the racing pattern of JJ Atkins favourite Romantic Touch will help his runner Sir Moments. Read more »
Wide draw concerns Smerdon ahead of Derby
Melbourne
Friday 7 June 2013, 2:21pm
A wide barrier draw is less than ideal for Electric Fusion but trainer Robert Smerdon says the three-year-old deserves his shot at the 2400m Classic. Read more »
Stablemates clash ahead of jumps showdown
Melbourne
Friday 7 June 2013, 1:46pm
Black And Bent and Brungle Cry are set to contest a 2500m flat race at Flemington ahead of their highly-anticipated first clash over the jumps. Read more »
Patrick Moloney to ride in France
Melbourne
Friday 7 June 2013, 1:29pm
Australian apprentice Patrick Moloney will take part in an international race for young riders on French Oaks day at Chantilly. Read more »
Fanshawe in late call with Deacon Blues
London
Friday 7 June 2013, 10:58am
British Champions Sprint Stakes winner Deacon Blues is involved in a race against time to be ready for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Stryker has got it all
Friday 7 June 2013, 9:53am
About to commence his third season at stud we at Three Bridges could not be more excited about the way Stryker's career is unfolding. Read more »
Dettori rides first comeback winner
London
Friday 7 June 2013, 7:08am
Frankie Dettori has ridden his first winner since coming back from a six-month disqualification for a drug offence. Read more »
Patinack Farm hits back at sale criticism
Brisbane
Thursday 6 June 2013, 6:17pm
The Nathan Tinkler-owned Patinack Farm has reiterated its intention to get out of Australian racing despite withdrawing some of its horses from auction. Read more »
Waller gives Permit a second chance in Cup
Sydney
Thursday 6 June 2013, 5:27pm
Chris Waller can continue his outstanding strike rate with imported stayers when two of them line up in the Stayers Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Ford after more success for Hawkes family
Sydney
Thursday 6 June 2013, 5:12pm
The combination of jockey Jay Ford and the Hawkes training partnership will chase their second stakes victory in as many weeks at Randwick. Read more »
Yosei out to cause another big-race upset
Melbourne
Thursday 6 June 2013, 4:56pm
Michelle Payne believes Yosei is going as well as ever as the mare attempts to snap a two-year absence from the winner's circle in the Stradbroke. Read more »
Romantic Touch set for Group One mile bid
Sydney
Thursday 6 June 2013, 4:42pm
Romantic Touch is favourite for the JJ Atkins as Sydney's top stables threaten to dominate the last Group One race of the season for two-year-olds. Read more »
Creswick Stakes test for unbeaten Scimitar
Melbourne
Thursday 6 June 2013, 4:17pm
The performance of unbeaten three-year-old Scimitar in the Listed Creswick Stakes will determine whether he is aimed at a spring campaign. Read more »
Hawkspur closes in on 'bonus' Derby win
Brisbane
Thursday 6 June 2013, 3:42pm
Hawkspur is on target to complete the three-year-old stayer's triple crown in the Group One Queensland Derby. Read more »
Back-up no problem for Sizzling: Wood
Brisbane
Thursday 6 June 2013, 2:54pm
Kelso Wood has declared Sizzling the best horse he has trained and says he can cope with a quick back-up in the Stradbroke Handicap. Read more »
Duffy escapes penalty over Wodonga ride
Melbourne
Thursday 6 June 2013, 2:37pm
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has dismissed a charge against apprentice Jake Duffy over his handling of a horse in a race at Wodonga. Read more »
Gracious Prospect out to shed maiden tag
Melbourne
Thursday 6 June 2013, 2:20pm
Well-travelled two-year-old Gracious Prospect gets his chance to break through for his first win when he lines up for his 11th start at Flemington. Read more »
Godolphin set to wait on Farhh decision
London
Thursday 6 June 2013, 12:47pm
A Royal Ascot target for Godolphin's Farhh remains undecided with the Lockinge winner nominated for two races during the racing festival. Read more »
Derby winner Orb favoured for Belmont
New York
Thursday 6 June 2013, 11:34am
Kentucky Derby winner Orb has been installed as favourite to bounce back from his Preakness Stakes defeat in the Belmont Stakes. Read more »
Patinack Farm withdraw horses from sale
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 5:52pm
Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm has withdrawn more than 20 horses from the National Racehorse Sale on the Gold Coast. Read more »
Lake Sententia books Qld trip at Valley
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 5:40pm
Lake Sententia has booked a trip to Queensland for the Tattersall's Cup and Caloundra Cup with victory at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Stradbroke draw favours Your Song: Robl
Sydney
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 4:57pm
Peter Robl will be out to capitalise on Your Song's midfield draw in the Stradbroke Handicap after several fancied rivals were dealt wide gates. Read more »
Edgewood, Gail chase Flemington success
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 4:51pm
Three-year-old Edgewood and his half-sister Gail will chase victory in seperate races at Flemington. Read more »
Bright future tipped for Chateau Lafaite
Sydney
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 4:43pm
Her sister scored one of the most emphatic wins of the Sydney autumn carnival and Chateau Lafaite looks destined to make a mark in the spring. Read more »
Chad Schofield outrides city allowance
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 4:26pm
Top apprentice Chad Schofield has achieved the feat of outriding his claim, bringing up the milestone with victory on Brand New Choice at Moonee Valley. Read more »
Bary fears Gondokoro in Queensland Derby
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 3:58pm
New Zealand trainer John Bary says the only filly in the Queensland Derby looms as the main danger to Survived. Read more »
Waller to rely on She's Clean at Randwick
Sydney
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 3:43pm
The possibility of a start in the Stradbroke Handicap has been enough to entice connections of Riva De Lago to send the galloper to Brisbane. Read more »
Bill and Symon Wilde fined $12,000
Melbourne
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 3:29pm
Warrnambool co-trainers Bill and Symon Wilde have been fined $12,000 over a positive swab. Read more »
Sizzling camp unfazed by Stradbroke draw
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 3:23pm
Part-owner Neville Morgan believes a wide barrier for Sizzling in the Stradbroke Handicap may not be a disadvantage for the exciting colt. Read more »
Payne in Qld gamble for Dowdstown Charlie
Sydney
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 2:12pm
Trainer David Payne wants a wet track to enhance the chances of Dowdstown Charlie who will be trying to remain unbeaten as gelding in the JJ Atkins Read more »
Athos set for Hardwicke at Royal Ascot
London
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 12:13pm
The Luca Cumani-trained Mount Athos is set to take on St Nicholas Abbey in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. Read more »
Sizzling, Epaulette out wide in Stradbroke
Brisbane
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 11:43am
Three-year-olds still dominate Stradbroke Handicap betting despite mixed fortunes in the barrier draw for the Group One sprint at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Godolphin stable starts to pick up pieces
London
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 11:02am
The Godolphin yard at the centre of a doping scandal has turned out its first winner since trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's ban. Read more »
Derby winner doesn't rate
London
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 8:49am
Epsom Derby winner Ruler Of The World has failed to impress British racing's senior handicapper who has given him a 120 rating. Read more »
Butler set to face steroid charges
London
Wednesday 5 June 2013, 7:57am
English trainer Gerard Butler, who has admitted to using a banned steroid on his horses, will face charges. Read more »
ATC announces job cuts in restructure
Sydney
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 6:36pm
The Australian Turf Club has announced the loss of 18 full-time jobs and eight contract positions as part of a restructure. Read more »
So Wotif set to improve in Creswick Stakes
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 6:08pm
New Zealand trainer Richard Collett believes So Wotif will be better suited over 1200m in the Creswick Stakes after placing in his Australian debut. Read more »
Hot Snitzel ready to step up in Stradbroke
Sydney
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 5:45pm
The on-again off-again campaign of Hot Snitzel is primed to reach a high in the Stradbroke Handicap, Brisbane's richest race. Read more »
Quinn flags change of plans for Pentasia
Sydney
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 5:20pm
Trainer Marc Quinn is favouring the Lightning Handicap at Eagle Farm over the June Stakes at Randwick for Pentasia's next start. Read more »
Appleby to replace Al Zarooni
London
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 5:06pm
Charlie Appleby, former assistant to disqualfied trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni, will take over his ex boss's role with Godolphin. Read more »
Lake Sententia on trial for Queensland
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 5:03pm
Lake Sententia will be out to book a trip to Queensland when she runs in a re-scheduled Moonee Valley race but wet weather has interrupted her preparation. Read more »
Vandyke after maximum result on two fronts
Sydney
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 4:32pm
Consistent stayer Maximus Gladiator will be out to kick off a big week for trainer David Vandyke at Canterbury. Read more »
Carrazzo Sydney Seminar
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 3:27pm
Australia’s renowned expert on bloodstock taxation, Paul Carrazzo, will once again be presenting his annual Sydney Horse Taxation Seminar at the William Inglis & Son sales complex on Tuesday 25 June 2013 Read more »
Hong Kong's Lucky Nine set for Melbourne
Melbourne
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 1:48pm
Star Hong Kong sprinter Lucky Nine is being aimed at two Group One races during the Melbourne spring carnival. Read more »
Moonlight Cloud to skip Royal Ascot sprint
London
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 12:15pm
Moonlight Cloud, the sprinting mare who almost defeated Black Caviar in the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, will miss this year's renewal. Read more »
Ascot Gold Cup winner ready for return
London
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 11:59am
The Dermot Weld-trained Rite Of Passage is set to resume in the Saval Beg Stakes in preparation for the Ascot Gold Cup. Read more »
Tinkler, Blackwood agree on debt plan
Sydney
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 10:15am
Nathan Tinkler has agreed to a plan to pay $12 million to settle a $28.4 million debt to Blackwood but investors don't seem encouraged yet. Read more »
Swettenham's June Video report
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 9:20am
Swettenham Principal Adam Sangster reports from Inglis - Great Southern Sale. Equiano's first weanlings impress some of the most astute buyers. Read more »
James McDonald wins at Leicester
London
Tuesday 4 June 2013, 8:57am
Jockey James McDonald has celebrated the first win of his English sojourn, guiding the Charlie Hills-trained Cable Bay home at Leicester. Read more »
Now We Can passes Cup ballot in French win
Melbourne
Monday 3 June 2013, 6:46pm
French stayer Now We Can, owned by the Hong Kong Jockey Club's chief executive, has passed the Melbourne Cup ballot with a win at Chantilly. Read more »
Sam Kavanagh chasing two-state success
Melbourne
Monday 3 June 2013, 6:38pm
Trainer Sam Kavanagh is hoping to chase interstate success with Words Are Weapons in the Creswick Stakes and Midsummer Sun in the Brisbane Cup. Read more »
Tognetti a stayer on the rise
Sydney
Monday 3 June 2013, 6:32pm
Emerging stayer Tognetti will be thrown in the deep end against some proven distance horses in the Stayers Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Red Tracer preparing for Tatt's Tiara
Sydney
Monday 3 June 2013, 5:24pm
Red Tracer will run in either the June Stakes in Sydney or Dane Ripper in Brisbane as a lead-up to her tilt at the Tatt's Tiara. Read more »
Rhythm To Spare thriving ahead of Derby
Melbourne
Monday 3 June 2013, 5:21pm
Mike Moroney had to abort a New Zealand Derby campaign with Rhythm To Spare but says the gelding is thriving ahead of his shot at Queensland Derby success. Read more »
Zaratone to run in June Stakes
Sydney
Monday 3 June 2013, 5:12pm
Zaratone will be reunited with Kathy O'Hara as he attempts to regain winning form in the June Stakes for new trainer Bjorn Baker. Read more »
Three-year-olds set to dominate Stradbroke
Melbourne
Monday 3 June 2013, 4:12pm
Three-year-olds have been a force against the older horses this season and it looks like continuing with the four market leaders in the Stradbroke. Read more »
Patkai on comeback trail
London
Monday 3 June 2013, 12:50pm
English stayer Patkai is being readied for a remarkable comeback from a four-year injury lay-off with the Ascot Gold Cup his target. Read more »
Intello wins French Derby
Paris
Monday 3 June 2013, 9:08am
Oliver Peslier has piloted the Andre Fabre-trained favourite Intello to victory in the French Derby at Chantilly. Read more »
More Joyous retired and will visit Frankel
Sydney
Sunday 2 June 2013, 9:39pm
More Joyous, the mare at the centre of a controversial stewards inquiry, has been retired with plans to be mated with Frankel in England. Read more »
Gear change for Linton in Stradbroke
Melbourne
Sunday 2 June 2013, 5:33pm
Linton will have blinkers in the Stradbroke as trainer John Sadler looks to have the gelding sharp enough to make his presence felt over 1400 metres. Read more »
Derby remains on table for Gondokoro
Brisbane
Sunday 2 June 2013, 4:44pm
Trainer Pat Carey is giving serious thought to attempting a Queensland Oaks-Derby double with Gondokoro. Read more »
Waller to have at least on Atkins runner
Sydney
Sunday 2 June 2013, 4:13pm
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will have one definite J J Atkins starter in Vilanova but will delay a decision on Zoustar. Read more »
Zabeel closing on his sire Sir Tristram
Sydney
Sunday 2 June 2013, 4:13pm
Gondokoro has become the 43rd individual Group One winner for evergreen stallion Zabeel who is chasing his own sire Sir Tristram's record. Read more »
Buffering on song for Stradbroke
Brisbane
Sunday 2 June 2013, 2:08pm
Buffering remains on track for the Stradbroke Handicap despite taking several days to recover from his gruelling effort in the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
St Nicholas Abbey wins third Coronation
London
Sunday 2 June 2013, 11:19am
St Nicholas Abbey has scored a comprehensive win over Dunaden to claim the Coronation Cup for a third time. Read more »
First winner as a trainer for Murtagh
London
Sunday 2 June 2013, 11:11am
Jockey Johnny Murtagh has had his first success as a trainer as he combines riding with preparing horses. Read more »
Ruler of the World reigns at Epsom Derby
Epsom
Sunday 2 June 2013, 1:21am
Ruler Of The World has given trainer Aidan O'Brien his fourth Epsom Derby and brought up a 10th for owners Coolmore. Read more »
McLeod and Browne suspended at Eagle Farm
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 6:08pm
Rhys McLeod and Damian Browne rode feature race winners at Eagle Farm but they finished the meeting with careless riding suspensions. Read more »
Galah ends long run of outs in QTC Cup win
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 5:50pm
Sydney trainer Peter Snowden will resist the temptation to start Galah in the Stradbroke Handicap despite a last-stride Eagle Farm win. Read more »
Waller calls for more owners' assistance
Sydney
Saturday 1 June 2013, 5:38pm
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller says industrial action is not the solution to combat the latest increases in costs announced by the ATC. Read more »
Nathan Berry returns with renewed focus
Sydney
Saturday 1 June 2013, 5:32pm
A winning double for Nathan Berry at Rosehill has reaffirmed his desire to stay out of the stewards' room and make the most of his opportunities. Read more »
Dear Demi her own worst enemy: Rawiller
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 4:53pm
Nash Rawiller says Dear Demi brought about her downfall in the Queensland Oaks by refusing to settle. Read more »
Qld Guineas triumph confirms Munce return
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 4:27pm
Sizzling has returned to his best form to win the Queensland Guineas, giving jockey Chris Munce even more reason to celebrate. Read more »
Robert Thompson rides a winner for McEvoy
Sydney
Saturday 1 June 2013, 4:12pm
Jockey Robert Thompson has notched another first with a winner at his first ride for trainer Tony McEvoy on Prince Of Capers at Rosehill. Read more »
Carey lauds McLeod Oaks ride on Gondokoro
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 4:05pm
A spring Cups campaign for Gondokoro is on the backburner despite the filly's runaway win in the Group One Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Darley mare Detours bows out as a winner
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 3:19pm
Trainer Peter Snowden has paid tribute to Detours who ended her racing career with a win in the Bright Shadow Handicap at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Belle De Coeur steps up in Rosehill win
Sydney
Saturday 1 June 2013, 2:32pm
Trainer Luke Price has lofty spring ambitions for Belle De Coeur who has won her third race from four starts. Read more »
Tiara a winter carnival target for Fifi
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 2:24pm
Trainer Robert Heathcote will set Fire Up Fifi for the Group One Tatt's Tiara after her dominant win in the Spear Chief Handicap at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Quintessential survives protest in WFA Cup
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 2:12pm
Quintessential and Manighar fought out the finish in the Eagle Farm Cup but the result had to be decided in the stewards' room. Read more »
Qld feature looms for 2YO Brilliant Terror
Sydney
Saturday 1 June 2013, 1:38pm
The final juvenile Group One race of the season, the J J Atkins, is now on the agenda for Rosehill winner Brilliant Terror. Read more »
Sir Moments ready for Group One call-up
Brisbane
Saturday 1 June 2013, 12:18pm
Sir Moments will appreciate stepping up in distance in the Group One JJ Atkins after his narrow but impressive win in The Phoenix at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Dettori misses out in return to saddle
London
Saturday 1 June 2013, 12:01pm
Glamour jockey Frankie Dettori, back in the saddle at the English Oaks meeting, says he is ready for the challenge of resurrecting his racing career. Read more »
Gregorian sets sights on Animal Kingdom
London
Saturday 1 June 2013, 11:44am
The John Gosden-trained Gregorian took a step closer to a Royal Ascot appointment to race against Animal Kingdom with his Diomed Stakes win. Read more »
Jumps features moved to late August
Melbourne
Saturday 1 June 2013, 7:04am
The Australian Steeplechase and Australian Hurdle have been moved to the end of the jumps season after being washed out. Read more »
Talent shines through in Epsom Oaks
Epsom
Saturday 1 June 2013, 1:48am
Veteran jockey Richard Hughes has won his second English classic, riding Talent to victory in the Epsom Oaks. Read more »
RV confirms probe into betting activities
Melbourne
Friday 31 May 2013, 6:02pm
Racing Victoria stewards have found no breaches of racing's rules after interviewing people in their most recent investigation into betting. Read more »
Pago Rock out to make it back-to-back wins
Melbourne
Friday 31 May 2013, 4:38pm
David Hayes is targeting stakes races early next season with Pago Rock but hopes he can win again in an off-season sprint at Sandown. Read more »
Cradle Me to appreciate drop in grade
Sydney
Friday 31 May 2013, 4:32pm
Cradle Me's run in the Dark Jewel Classic was a lot better than she might be given credit for and David Pfieffer likes her chances at Rosehill. Read more »
Australian Steeple on Pateman's wish list
Melbourne
Friday 31 May 2013, 4:19pm
Steven Pateman is confident reigning jumper of the year Bashboy can provide him with his first Australian Steeplechase win at Sandown. Read more »
Kiwi apprentice set to shine at Rosehill
Sydney
Friday 31 May 2013, 4:06pm
New Zealand apprentice Chris Dell will ride two Rosehill favourites as he tries to make the most of a Sydney stint with leading trainer Chris Waller. Read more »
Just As Cosmic at peak for Oaks: Wilson
Brisbane
Friday 31 May 2013, 3:29pm
Rosehill trainer Steven Wilson cannot fault the condition of Just As Cosmic as he aims for his first Group One win in the Queensland Oaks. Read more »
Griffon in winter carnival target switch
Brisbane
Friday 31 May 2013, 3:03pm
Robert Heathcote has switched winter carnival goals for Griffon who will contest the QTC Cup on the recommendation of jockey Damian Browne. Read more »
Rawiller better for Manighar ride: Moody
Brisbane
Friday 31 May 2013, 2:23pm
Peter Moody says Brad Rawiller's first experience riding Manighar will prove beneficial when they combine in the Eagle Farm Cup. Read more »
Shamexpress on target for Royal Ascot
Melbourne
Friday 31 May 2013, 1:22pm
A jump-out win from Shamexpress at Flemington has confirmed Group One-winning colt Shamexpress is on target for the King's Stand Stakes. Read more »
Dunaden heads quartet against St Nicholas
London
Friday 31 May 2013, 11:19am
St Nicholas Abbey, who will be chasing his third straight win when he contests the Coronation Cup, will have Melbourne Cup hero Dunaden among his rivals. Read more »
Dawn Approach to take on 11 Epsom rivals
London
Friday 31 May 2013, 11:05am
Eleven horses, including five trained by Aidan O'Brien, will line up against the unbeaten Dawn Approach in the English Derby. Read more »
Dettori cleared to race in Epsom Derby
Paris
Friday 31 May 2013, 7:01am
Former champion jockey Frankie Dettori will return to the English turf on Saturday in the Epsom Derby after serving a six-month ban for using cocaine. Read more »
Officials miss Golden opportunity: O'Shea
Sydney
Thursday 30 May 2013, 5:59pm
Trainer John O'Shea believes the positioning of the Golden Rose is the real programming anomaly in Sydney's spring carnival. Read more »