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McLean fears Bashboy in Australian Steeple
Melbourne
Thursday 30 May 2013, 5:29pm
Reigning jumps horse of the year Bashboy may be too strong for the others in the Australian Steeplechase at Sandown. Read more »
Wood sceptical about Sizzling gear change
Brisbane
Thursday 30 May 2013, 5:17pm
Sizzling will race in blinkers for the first time in the Queensland Guineas but trainer Kelso Wood isn't convinced about the value of the move. Read more »
Gentle approach works for Destiny Rising
Sydney
Thursday 30 May 2013, 5:01pm
An unfashionably bred horse who nobody wanted to race is set to turn around the fortunes of Brian Gentle's training career. Read more »
Blinkers back on Dear Demi in Qld Oaks
Brisbane
Thursday 30 May 2013, 4:42pm
Dear Demi will race in blinkers in the Queensland Oaks after stewards granted a late application from trainer Clarry Conners. Read more »
Racing NSW boss defends job losses
Sydney
Thursday 30 May 2013, 4:22pm
The governing body of racing in NSW has supported the Australian Turf Club's move to axe 25 jobs because of spiralling costs and stagnant revenue streams. Read more »
WFA Cup to be a tactical battle: Browne
Brisbane
Thursday 30 May 2013, 2:55pm
With only six runners in the Eagle Farm Cup, jockey Damian Brown expects the weight-for-age contest to develop into a battle of tactics. Read more »
Ledger-trained colt Ready for metro test
Melbourne
Thursday 30 May 2013, 2:39pm
I'm Ready For This is stepping from a Wodonga maiden to city class at Sandown but trainer John Ledger believes the colt has the talent to measure up. Read more »
Black And Bent heads Hurdle entries
Melbourne
Monday 27 May 2013, 5:56pm
Black And Bent and stablemate Brungle Cry are at the forefront of nominations for the $100,000 Australian Hurdle at Sandown. Read more »
Epaulette to carry 56kg in Stradbroke Hcp
Sydney
Monday 27 May 2013, 5:37pm
Two Group One wins and placings behind Black Caviar, Pierro and All Too Hard make Epaulette worthy of his 56kg in Stradbroke, says handicapper. Read more »
Blinkers go on Streama in Stradbroke
Sydney
Monday 27 May 2013, 5:27pm
Streama has pleased trainer Guy Walter and jockey Glen Boss with her application to racing while wearing blinkers in a Randwick barrier trial. Read more »
Hickman plots more country carnival spoils
Sydney
Monday 27 May 2013, 5:08pm
Fresh from claiming the richest race during the two-day Scone Cup carnival, trainer Greg Hickman has his eyes on the Grafton Cup with Palasport. Read more »
Gai Waterhouse may appeal More Joyous fine
Sydney
Monday 27 May 2013, 2:10pm
Gai Waterhouse will consider an appeal against a $5500 fine handed down for not disclosing the condition of More Joyous before the All Aged Stakes. Read more »
Berry continues outstanding Hong Kong form
Hong Kong
Monday 27 May 2013, 12:20pm
Sydney jockey Tommy Berry has added another Hong Kong feature race to his portfolio, winning the Sha Tin Vase on Charles The Great. Read more »
Kazeem floors Camelot in Cup shock
The Curragh
Monday 27 May 2013, 6:56am
The lightly-raced Al Kazeem has beaten Camelot in a shock result to the Tattersalls Gold Cup at The Curragh. Read more »
Just The Judge wins Irish 1000 Guineas
The Curragh
Monday 27 May 2013, 6:49am
Just The Judge has given Melbourne Cup winning owner Sheikh Fahad his first European Classic in the Irish 1000 Guineas. Read more »
Gai Waterhouse fined $5500 for More Joyous
Sydney
Monday 27 May 2013, 6:49am
Trainer Gai Waterhouse has been fined $5500 for failing to disclose the condition of More Joyous before the mare's failure in the All Aged Stakes. Read more »
More Joyous inquiry continues
Sydney
Sunday 26 May 2013, 6:14pm
Gai Waterhouse will front stewards over charges relating to her record keeping in the long running More Joyous inquiry. Read more »
Hot Snitzel back on track
Sydney
Sunday 26 May 2013, 5:13pm
Talented sprinter Hot Snitzel can cement a place in the Stradbroke Handicap if he can bounce back in the QTC Cup. Read more »
Blinkers experiment for Streama
Sydney
Sunday 26 May 2013, 4:18pm
Streama will wear blinkers in a barrier trial to determine whether they will be used to help her get back to Group One winning form in the Stradbroke. Read more »
Sea Siren confirmed for Royal Ascot
Sydney
Sunday 26 May 2013, 3:46pm
Triple Group One winner Sea Siren's second to Epaulette in the Doomben 10,000 has confirmed her readiness for Royal Ascot. Read more »
Gondokoro to avenge Roses defeat in Oaks
Brisbane
Sunday 26 May 2013, 1:57pm
Trainer Pat Carey is relying on the spacious Eagle Farm circuit to help Gondokoro turn the tables on arch-rival Dear Demi in the Queensland Oaks. Read more »
Prince Harada potential excites Vasil
Melbourne
Sunday 26 May 2013, 1:46pm
Impressive debut winner Prince Harada is likely to have one more off-season start before trainer Tony Vasil shifts his attention to the spring carnival. Read more »
Native Is sprint King again
London
Sunday 26 May 2013, 12:54pm
Kingsgate Native has won his first race in three years to set up another tilt at the big sprints at Royal Ascot. Read more »
More Classic Magic from O'Brien
The Curragh
Sunday 26 May 2013, 12:10pm
Coolmore trainer Aidan O'Brien has won his ninth Irish 2000 Guineas, this time with Magician ridden by his son Joseph. Read more »
Caulfield runner in elevated TCO2 reading
Melbourne
Saturday 25 May 2013, 6:03pm
Grand Emperor was kept back for two hours after it raced at Caulfield for a post-race test after a pre-race screening returned an elevated TCO2 reading. Read more »
McMahon to appeal against suspension
Brisbane
Saturday 25 May 2013, 5:58pm
Jockeys Ric McMahon, Glen Boss and Tim Clark have all been handed Doomben 10,000 day suspensions. Read more »
Precedence win saves Cup bookmakers
Brisbane
Saturday 25 May 2013, 5:45pm
The Bart Cummings-trained Precedence has returned to winning form in time to save bookmakers from paying out on a plunge on Midsummer Sun. Read more »
Popular Rangirangdoo to be missed by all
Sydney
Saturday 25 May 2013, 5:21pm
Chris Waller stable favourite Rangirangdoo has been euthanased after being injured in the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Wheeler celebrates training first city win
Melbourne
Saturday 25 May 2013, 4:38pm
Geoff Wheeler has landed his first city winner after 25 years of waiting when promising filly She Can Skate raced to a convincing win at Caulfield. Read more »
Fiumicino turns back the clock at Randwick
Sydney
Saturday 25 May 2013, 4:21pm
Fiumicino has turned back the clock at Randwick to win the Listed McKell Cup and flag a possible Brisbane Cup start. Read more »
Cassidy earns high praise for Hawkspur win
Brisbane
Saturday 25 May 2013, 4:10pm
Sydney three-year-old Hawkspur continued his march towards the Queensland Derby, thanks to a perfect Jim Cassidy ride in Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Epaulette takes out the Doomben 10,000
Brisbane
Saturday 25 May 2013, 4:00pm
Epaulette stormed home to win the Doomben 10,000 but the race had a sad aftermath when Rangirangdoo was put down. Read more »
Zoustar remains unbeaten in Sires' Produce
Brisbane
Saturday 25 May 2013, 2:58pm
Chris Waller strengthened his grip on the Group One JJ Atkins when Zoustar defeated stablemate Vilanova in the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Huet lands Randwick winner for Waterhouse
Sydney
Saturday 25 May 2013, 2:48pm
French jockey Thomas Huet has made the most of the opportunity to ride at Randwick, winning on Queenstown for Gai Waterhouse. Read more »
Akavoroun impresses in Caulfield victory
Melbourne
Saturday 25 May 2013, 2:34pm
Trainer Ciaron Maher will look to test untapped gelding Akavoroun during the spring carnival after the three-year-old remained unbeaten at Caulfield. Read more »
Avdulla defends Arinosa after Doomben loss
Brisbane
Saturday 25 May 2013, 1:55pm
Brenton Avdulla insists Arinosa remains on track for the Stradbroke Handicap despite her costly defeat in the Glenlogan Park Stakes. Read more »
Peron bound for black-type career: trainer
Brisbane
Saturday 25 May 2013, 1:42pm
Peron is among the team of racehorses to be sold by Patinack Farm but trainer John Thompson is hoping he can retain an association with the filly. Read more »
Gelding operation a success for Charlie
Sydney
Saturday 25 May 2013, 1:27pm
Dowdstown Charlie has shown the benefits of a gelding operation, keeping his mind on the task to win at Randwick. Read more »
Back-to-back Caulfield wins for Polanski
Melbourne
Saturday 25 May 2013, 1:15pm
Two-year-old Polanski ended his season with a second-straight Caulfield win to confirm spring plans to target the Group One Victoria Derby. Read more »
Camelot raring to go in Tattersalls Cup
London
Saturday 25 May 2013, 11:12am
Jockey Joseph O'Brien says Camelot has all angles covered going into the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. Read more »
Mudlark World Wide set for Nowra Cup win
Sydney
Friday 24 May 2013, 5:33pm
The prospect of a rain-affected track has trainer Bede Murray on good terms with himself ahead of his bid for a third Nowra Cup success. Read more »
Derby aim for Hayes-trained Eagle Island
Melbourne
Friday 24 May 2013, 5:09pm
The Victoria Derby is the long-range aim for Eagle Island who'll be out to make it back-to-back wins in a 1600m event at Caulfield. Read more »
Schofield set to outride claim at Randwick
Melbourne
Friday 24 May 2013, 3:57pm
Chad Schofield returns to Sydney racing for the McKell Cup meeting and needs only one winner to outride his claim. Read more »
The Voice to hit high note despite draw
Sydney
Friday 24 May 2013, 3:49pm
Tony McEvoy has concerns about a wide barrier but he is putting his faith in the navigational skills of Glen Boss to make a difference on The Voice. Read more »
Grand Prix is a grand final for Hawkspur
Brisbane
Friday 24 May 2013, 3:30pm
Queensland Derby plans for Hawkspur are on hold until trainer Chris Waller assesses his performance in the Grand Prix Stakes. Read more »
French hoop earns Randwick call-up for Gai
Sydney
Friday 24 May 2013, 3:16pm
A French jockey who has been quietly making his way on the Sydney provincial scene will be out to make the most of his opportunities at Randwick. Read more »
Wet to give Fiumicino a much-needed edge
Sydney
Friday 24 May 2013, 3:11pm
Grand stayer Fiumicino has more to race for than most of his six rivals when he takes his place in the Listed McKell Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Browne left to plot tactics for Buffering
Brisbane
Friday 24 May 2013, 3:08pm
Robert Heathcote won't tie down Damian Browne to a firm set of riding instructions for Buffering in the Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Shamexpress impresses Newitt in jump-out
Melbourne
Friday 24 May 2013, 1:52pm
Craig Newitt is convinced Royal Ascot-bound Shamexpress has improved since his Newmarket Handicap win after partnering the colt in a Flemington jump-out. Read more »
Retirement an option for More Strawberries
Brisbane
Friday 24 May 2013, 1:49pm
The racing career of More Strawberries is in doubt after a leg injury ruled her out of the remainder of the Brisbane winter carnival. Read more »
Bolger upbeat for Dawn Approach Derby bid
London
Friday 24 May 2013, 11:27am
Jim Bolger says Dawn Approach has thrived since his 2000 Guineas win and he expects the colt to maintain a perfect record in the English Derby. Read more »
Jockeys' group continues to Ahern support
London
Friday 24 May 2013, 11:01am
The Professional Jockeys' Association has offered its full support to Eddie Ahern as the rider appeals against a 10-year ban from racing. Read more »
Japan Derby & South African Golden Sprint
Friday 24 May 2013, 8:58am
Vinery Stud resident Mossman is shooting for a global Group 1 double this Saturday with high profile sons Buffering (above) and Royal Zulu Warrior lining up in feature races. Read more »
Stoute rules Telescope out of Derby
London
Friday 24 May 2013, 8:35am
Trainer Sir Michael Stoute has ruled Telescope out of the Derby at Epsom with Dawn Approach now at 4-5 to win the Classic. Read more »
Aigles could miss Royal Ascot
London
Friday 24 May 2013, 6:56am
Cirrus Des Aigles may miss Royal Ascot but trainer Corine Barande-Barbe is confident he will be a force as he prepares for his return from injury. Read more »
Dunaden enjoys Epsom spin
London
Friday 24 May 2013, 6:47am
Dunaden has had a gallop at Epsom Racecourse ahead of his bid to add the Coronation Cup to his resume. Read more »
UAE to ban steriod use in equestrian sport
Dubai
Friday 24 May 2013, 12:16am
Still reeling from the Newmarket doping scandal, Godolphin's owner bans use of anabolic steroids in all horse-related sports in the United Arab Emirates. Read more »
Derby prospect Polanski steps up to mile
Melbourne
Thursday 23 May 2013, 6:07pm
Robbie Laing hopes he has a Derby prospect in two-year-old Polanski who'll have his final start of his juvenile season over 1600m at Caulfield. Read more »
Boss claims Victorian prize money record
Melbourne
Thursday 23 May 2013, 5:07pm
Glen Boss has set a new prize money record for a jockey on Victorian tracks, with his mounts this season so far earning $9,216,360. Read more »
Apprentices poised to star at Randwick
Sydney
Thursday 23 May 2013, 4:54pm
Sydney apprentices have much to gain in the absence of senior jockeys at Randwick, including Rachael Murray who will ride short-priced favourite Everage. Read more »
Caulfield return for untapped 3YO Edgewood
Melbourne
Thursday 23 May 2013, 4:30pm
Edgewood was an eye-catching finisher in last year's Sandown Guineas and trainer Robbie Griffiths hopes he can show his talent now he's been gelded. Read more »
Your Song more than wet tracker: Cummings
Brisbane
Thursday 23 May 2013, 3:25pm
History is stacked against Your Song adding the Doomben 10,000 to his Group One BTC Cup win but trainer Anthony Cummings remains confident of victory. Read more »
Raider part of McEvoy's broadening horizon
Sydney
Thursday 23 May 2013, 3:04pm
Tony McEvoy is re-emerging as a national force in racing with Sky Raider to lead the way for his team across four states in the McKell Cup at Randwick. Read more »
Fitness no issue for Risk Aversion: Lakey
Brisbane
Thursday 23 May 2013, 2:30pm
Deagon trainer Mick Lakey is satisified with the fitness levels of Risk Aversion for her return to racing in the Glenlogan Park Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Sires' stamina test for Missy Longstocking
Brisbane
Thursday 23 May 2013, 2:05pm
Jockey Damian Browne is confident Missy Longstocking can rise to the challenge of her first attempt at 1350 metres in the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes. Read more »
Darren Weir fined $7000 over positive swab
Melbourne
Thursday 23 May 2013, 1:52pm
Leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir has been fined $7000 over a positive swab returned by one of his runners after a maiden win at Ballarat. Read more »
Koroibete out to change Tigers' fortunes
Sydney
Thursday 23 May 2013, 12:16pm
He is named after the speedy Wests Tigers winger but Koroibete the racehorse is expected to make staying his forte. Read more »
Late Derby entry to be paid for German 3YO
London
Thursday 23 May 2013, 11:18am
Chopin, rated the best three-year-old in Germany, is set to take his place in the English Derby at Epsom. Read more »
Assistant trainer to appeal corruption ban
London
Thursday 23 May 2013, 10:55am
An assistant trainer found guilty of passing on inside stable information, has appealed against a hefty British Horseracing Authority ban from racing. Read more »
Jockey Eddie Ahern to appeal ban
London
Thursday 23 May 2013, 8:28am
Jockey Eddie Ahern, who has been disqualifiied for 10 years after being found guilty of corruption charges, says he will appeal the ban. Read more »
Smerdon, Moody land Sandown trebles
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 5:47pm
Black And Bent's record-breaking jumps win was the highlight of a Sandown treble for Robert Smerdon. Read more »
Waterhouse youngster bound for Brisbane
Sydney
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 5:19pm
Improving juvenile Romantic Touch added his name to Gai Waterhouse's winter team in Brisbane with a commanding performance at Canterbury. Read more »
Nikolic set to face two conduct charges
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 5:08pm
Disqualified jockey Danny Nikolic has been issued with two charges over his alleged improper conduct at an appeal hearing into his ban. Read more »
Waller sends Zoustar north for Sires' bid
Sydney
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 4:38pm
Unbeaten Sydney juvenile Zoustar, a dual acceptor in two states, will head north to contest the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes at Doomben. Read more »
Less Is More out to fill void for Vandyke
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 3:39pm
Less Is More will take a major step towards filling a void left by his former stablemate Lamasery if he wins the Premier's Cup at Doomben. Read more »
Randwick race a key to Brisbane features
Sydney
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 3:32pm
Some up-and-coming Sydney three-year-olds will get their final chance to book a berth in two Queensland carnival features when they race at Randwick. Read more »
Hateley back with win after long absence
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 3:02pm
Joseph Hateley has ridden the Peter Moody-trained Macedonian to victory in a hurdle race at Sandown in his first race ride for more than a decade. Read more »
Hippopus puts Derby credentials on line
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 2:47pm
Gai Waterhouse will use the Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben as an important stepping stone to the Queensland Derby for VRC St Leger winner Hippopus. Read more »
Strawberry Boy in spring test at Caulfield
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 2:28pm
Peter Moody is keen to get a look at Strawberry Boy over 1600m at Caulfield with a view to the spring carnival and a shot at the Toorak Handicap. Read more »
Draw ideal for Better Than Ready in 10,000
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 2:18pm
Trainer Kelly Schweida insists Better Than Ready has enough tactical speed to take advantage of barrier one in Saturday's Doomben 10,000. Read more »
Black And Bent sets record with jumps win
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 12:14pm
Star hurdler Black And Bent has claimed an Australian record 10th successive jumps win with victory at Sandown in the Jack Dow Memorial Hurdle. Read more »
Wide gate for Your Song in Domben 10,000
Brisbane
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 12:05pm
Favourite Your Song has drawn the extreme outside barrier in the Domben 10,000 with main danger Buffering also presented with a wide alley. Read more »
American ace settles in with Ed Dunlop
London
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 11:29am
American Grade One winner Unbridled Command, a new addition to the Ed Dunlop stable, is a dual entry for Royal Ascot. Read more »
France Galop awaits contact from Dettori
London
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 11:20am
Glamour jockey Frankie Dettori must meet with French racing officials before he can make a return to riding after a ban for testing positive to cocaine. Read more »
Farhh team weigh up multiple Ascot options
London
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 11:07am
Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor is keeping his options open with Farhh, the latest member of the Godolphin team to win at Group One level. Read more »
Derby winner Camelot in frame for Curragh
London
Wednesday 22 May 2013, 10:57am
Dual Derby winner Camelot is one of five Aidan O'Brien possibles for the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. Read more »
Group One moved in spring carnival change
Sydney
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 6:08pm
The Spring Champion Stakes will be pushed back a week as part of a makeover of the Australian Turf Club's spring carnival. Read more »
Stewards clear Sadler over Sandown ride
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 5:39pm
Apprentice Tom Sadler says his vision was severely impaired when he aroused stewards' attentions over his ride on Supreme Warrior at Sandown. Read more »
Wildes to face stewards over positive swab
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 5:16pm
Co-trainers Bill and Symon Wilde have been issued with a charge by Racing Victoria stewards over a positive swab returned by one of their horses. Read more »
Caulfield favoured over Sydney for Devised
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 4:51pm
A 2400m race at Caulfield has been preferred over the WJ McKell Cup in Sydney for country galloper Devised who is on a path towards the Grafton Cup. Read more »
Black And Bent jumps for record at Sandown
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 4:47pm
Black And Bent will be back at the place where his streak started when he attempts to claim a record 10th successive win over the jumps at Sandown. Read more »
Everage presses on into back-end of season
Sydney
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 4:42pm
One look at how the early part of next season could unfold for Everage was enough for trainer Craig Carmody to keep the talented filly in work. Read more »
All-weather track go-ahead for Pakenham
Melbourne
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 2:43pm
The Victorian government and Racing Victoria have announced the state's second all-weather racetrack will be included in the new Pakenham complex. Read more »
Daryl to make up for Wagga Wagga defeat
Sydney
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 2:05pm
One of the unluckiest runners during the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup carnival will be out to make amends at Canterbury. Read more »
Dunlop ponders next route for Red Cadeaux
London
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 11:31am
A drop back in distance and a firm track have been blamed for the below-par Singapore performance of Red Cadeaux. Read more »
Opportunity Knox for Murtagh
London
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 8:17am
Jockey Johnny Murtagh is looking to start his training career with an Irish 2000 Guineas win for Sheikh Mohammed. Read more »
St Leger winner Encke tests positive
London
Tuesday 21 May 2013, 8:09am
Another seven Godolphin horses from disqualified trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's stable have tested positive for steroids. Read more »
Son of Eavesdropper all the talk
Monday 20 May 2013, 11:02am
A 2-year-old son of Eavesdropper (USA) is all the talk in the racing community south of Sydney. Read more »
Ashamed Dettori admits cocaine use
London
Thursday 16 May 2013, 10:19am
Frankie Dettori admits to using cocaine in a television interview to be screened days before his return to riding after serving a six-month ban. Read more »
Stewards probe Sadler over Sandown ride
Melbourne
Wednesday 15 May 2013, 5:37pm
Melbourne stewards have opened an investigation into apprentice Tom Sadler's handling of Supreme Warrior at Sandown. Read more »