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Weather the key to Spirit Of Boom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »