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Fontelina bound for Scone Listed race

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 5:34pm

Anthony Cummings will start Fontelina at Scone as the gelding strives to earn a spot beside stablemate Your Song in the Stradbroke Handicap.  Read more »

Gai and Waller unveil promising juveniles

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 5:02pm

Sydney's two top trainers used a midweek meeting at Canterbury to unveil a couple of young horses with bright futures.  Read more »

Brenton Avdulla to front racing committee

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 4:48pm

Top young jockey Brenton Avdulla will be questioned by Racing NSW officials after allegations of an association with a bikie gang member.  Read more »

Laurie keen to test Escado over two miles

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 4:24pm

Three-year-old Escado has drawn wide in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes but trainer Matt Laurie is still keen to test the stayer in the two-mile race.  Read more »

Scone Guineas conditions ideal for Ashokan

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 4:13pm

His immediate goal is the Inglis 3YO Guineas at Scone, but trainer Gai Waterhouse has boldly declared Ashokan could develop into a Cox Plate horse.  Read more »

New gear to help Speediness in Scone Cup

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 4:11pm

Victorian galloper Speediness will carry some different gear as trainer Colin Scott tries to get the best out of the five-year-old in the Scone Cup.  Read more »

Moloney maintains family racing tradition

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 3:37pm

Teenage apprentice Patrick Moloney added to three generations of Victorian racing history when he scored his first city win at Sandown.  Read more »

Trainer gives Ichikawa vote of confidence

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 3:32pm

The work ethic and riding ability of Sydney apprentice Yusuke Ichikawa has helped him retain the ride on Just As Cosmic at Doomben.  Read more »

Your Song to stand at Widden

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 3:21pm

We are thrilled to announce Fastnet Rock’s most dominant Gr1 winning son Your Song will retire to Widden this season complementing our fabulous stallion roster.  Read more »

Basic Cup plan for Lamasery: trainer

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 3:17pm

Lamasery will be ridden conservatively as he attempts to defy a poor record for horses drawn the outside barrier in the Doomben Cup.  Read more »

Mahisara draw adds to Messara frustration

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 2:55pm

Trainer Paul Messara has been left shattered after Mahisara's wide barrier in the Group Three BRC Sprint at Doomben.  Read more »

Kirribilli stakes jumps claim at Sandown

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 2:32pm

A win on the flat at Sandown has set Kirribilli Gold up for the Great Southern Steeplechase at Mornington.  Read more »

Tac De Boistron set to return to Europe

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 2:16pm

Trainer Mick Kent, who has farewelled French stayer Tac De Boistron, has welcomed a winner at Sandown.  Read more »

Derby still in sight for Telescope

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 11:26am

Telescope is still in contention for the English Derby despite being ruled out of the Dante Stakes because of a minor infection.  Read more »

Derby winner Orb arrives for Preakness

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 11:07am

Kentucky Derby winner Orb has made his way to Pimlico for the Preakness as he chases American racing's Triple Crown.  Read more »

Newhaven Park to stand Delago Deluxe

Wednesday 15 May 2013, 9:08am

Newhaven Park is proud to announce that it will be standing Champion South African sprinting sensation Delago Deluxe at their historic Boorowa base in 2013.  Read more »

Walk With Attitude out to bounce back

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 5:30pm

Walk With Attitude has to bounce back at Flemington from a disappointing last start showing if she is to earn a trip to Brisbane.  Read more »

Secret Admirer set for Doomben swan song

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 5:01pm

Top Sydney racemare Secret Admirer could be racing for the 28th and final time of her decorated career in the Doomben Cup.  Read more »

Racing chiefs want access to police files

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 3:59pm

Racing Victoria has called for laws to be passed to allow police to share information they say they have relating to jockeys and other identities.  Read more »

Horse and jockey poised to shine for Olive

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 3:53pm

Nick Olive likes the prospects of Fullerton at Canterbury and he is just as warm about the chances of apprentice jockey John Kissick making the grade.  Read more »

Guineas a target race for Taxmeifyoucan

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 3:52pm

Taxmeifyoucan is a long way from being the horse Greg Hickman thinks he can be but the trainer says the gelding has a lot to offer in the Inglis Guineas.  Read more »

Karakatsanis treatment appeals thrown out

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 3:50pm

Trainer Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony have failed in their appeals against the penalty imposed on them for treating a horse on race day.  Read more »

Moloney gets city chance on Post D'France

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 3:33pm

Apprentice Patrick Moloney will have his first city ride in Melbourne on Post D'France at Sandown, a horse he has partnered to two provincial wins.  Read more »

Black And Bent ready for Mornington return

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 2:00pm

Champion hurdler Black And Bent will return to jumps racing at Mornington as stablemate Brungle Cry switches back to the flat at Flemington.  Read more »

Trainer has mixed views on Doomben pair

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 1:51pm

Melbourne trainer Mick Price is confronted by one perfect scenario and one that is less than ideal at Doomben.  Read more »

Vinery Open House

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 10:20am

Vinery Stud is opening its doors over the Scone Cup Carnival to host a series of 9am Stallion Parades from Thursday 16th - Monday 21st of May.  Read more »

More Joyous may have run her last race

Monday 13 May 2013, 8:37pm

More Joyous may have run her last race and could be retired and sent to England to be mated with champion horse Frankel.  Read more »

Tom Waterhouse cleared at inquiry

Monday 13 May 2013, 7:45pm

Tom Waterhouse has been cleared at the More Joyous inquiry but reminded of public perception when it comes to horses trained by his mother Gai.  Read more »

Australian pair in good shape in Singapore

Monday 13 May 2013, 5:26pm

Australian pair Bel Sprinter and Mawingo have arrived in good order for their Group One assignments in Singapore.  Read more »

In-form Innovation ready for Australia

Monday 13 May 2013, 4:32pm

New Zealand mare Innovation may dodge the bog tracks and lower prizemoney at home and head for an Australian winter.  Read more »

Your Song to Widden in 2013

Monday 13 May 2013, 4:28pm

Brilliant three year-old Fastnet Rock colt Your Song has assured his future at one of Australia’s most successful Stud’s with a stunning five length Group I victory in the BTC Cup at Eagle Farm last Saturday  Read more »

Scream Machine chasing back-to-back Cups

Monday 13 May 2013, 4:08pm

A decision to bypass the Doncaster Mile with Scream Machine could pay off for the second time in the $200,000 Scone Cup.  Read more »

Gai charged over More Joyous affair

Monday 13 May 2013, 4:05pm

Gai Waterhouse has been charged with two offences over the More Joyous inquiry.  Read more »

Emirates Park confirm 2013 service fees

Monday 13 May 2013, 3:57pm

Emirates Park’s stallion line-up and associated service fees have been confirmed for the 2013 breeding season with the stud’s senior management team adhering to the prevailing sense of conservatism for the upcoming season.  Read more »

Your Song to farewell racing in Stradbroke

Monday 13 May 2013, 3:57pm

Your Song will join fellow three-year-olds Pierro and All Too Hard at stud next season after his win in the Group One BTC Cup.  Read more »

Singleton regrets Johns' part in inquiry

Monday 13 May 2013, 2:27pm

John Singleton says he hopes he and Andrew Johns can still be friends after the former footballer gave evidence at the More Joyous racing inquiry.  Read more »

Robinson has more to say on More Joyous

Monday 13 May 2013, 2:18pm

Former jockey Allan Robinson says he has more evidence to give on the More Joyous affair but has declined to give it to the stewards' inquiry.  Read more »

Johns didn't spill on More Joyous: Hayson

Monday 13 May 2013, 2:13pm

Big punter Eddie Hayson says Andrew Johns never discussed the health of John Singleton's racehorse More Joyous with him.  Read more »

Smerdon entitled to be ignorant about bet

Monday 13 May 2013, 1:22pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon had no need to ask about the source of money he was asked to give to jockey Damien Oliver, his lawyer says.  Read more »

Flotilla scorches to French Guineas win

Monday 13 May 2013, 11:14am

Flotilla has won the French 1000 Guineas with a record run while Style Vendome has taken out the 2000 Guineas.  Read more »

No more joy - Singleton fined, Gai charged

Monday 13 May 2013, 7:06am

John Singleton has been fined and Gai Waterhouse charged as NSW racing stewards found no evidence of inside knowledge being passed from her bookie son Tom.  Read more »

Your Song favourite for sprint treble

Sunday 12 May 2013, 7:04pm

Your Song has firmed to outright favouritism for the Doomben 10,000 and Stradbroke Handicap following his BTC Cup victory.  Read more »

Flying Snitzel heads Ryan's Scone team

Sunday 12 May 2013, 6:02pm

Gerald Ryan is looking to Flying Snitzel to recapture her Kewney Stakes winning form in the $500,000 Scone Guineas.  Read more »

Bel Sprinter primed for Singapore mission

Sunday 12 May 2013, 5:07pm

Now that Bel Sprinter has proved himself as a Group One winner, trainer Jason Warren is confident he can take his form with him to Singapore.  Read more »

Streama and Skyerush to head north

Sunday 12 May 2013, 4:45pm

Guy Walter-trained stablemates will be aimed at Group One races in Brisbane after a short let-up from their autumn racing.  Read more »

Reliable Man recovering well from injury

Sunday 12 May 2013, 4:32pm

Dual hemisphere Group One winner Reliable Man is recovering from an injury suffered in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes with hopes high he can race on.  Read more »

Zabeelionaire needs pace in Doomben Cup

Sunday 12 May 2013, 2:01pm

Group One winner Zabeelionaire will require a fast-run race to be competitive in the Doomben Cup according to his part-owner Brad Spicer.  Read more »

Secret Gesture wins Oaks Trial

Sunday 12 May 2013, 9:48am

Secret Gesture has been elevated in markets for next month's Oaks at Epsom following her 10 length romp in the Lingfield Oaks Trial.  Read more »

Moriarty a star turn in Chris Waller show

Saturday 11 May 2013, 5:08pm

Chris Waller is powering to a Sydney premiership record with five winners at Rosehill adding to his tally.  Read more »

Platelet completes Adelaide feature double

Saturday 11 May 2013, 4:50pm

Victorian mare Platelet and her jockey Ben Melham have completed the double of South Australia's premier sprint races, winning the Goodwood.  Read more »

Midsummer Sun strikes a blow for imports

Saturday 11 May 2013, 4:24pm

Midsummer Sun continued the great form of imported gallopers when he won his second Australian start since arriving from England.  Read more »

Pago Rock flies again fresh at Caulfield

Saturday 11 May 2013, 4:17pm

The David Hayes-trained Pago Rock has improved on an already impressive fresh record with a strong first-up victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Quintessential back in business for Cup

Saturday 11 May 2013, 4:09pm

New Zealand mare Quintessential has returned to the scene of her biggest success to post a timely win in the Chairman's Handicap.  Read more »

Your Song returns with runaway BTC Cup win

Saturday 11 May 2013, 3:56pm

The Anthony Cummings-trained Your Song has left his older and more experienced rivals without excuse in his BTC Cup win.  Read more »

Farm stewards grill beaten Plate jockey

Saturday 11 May 2013, 3:32pm

Stewards questioned the riding tactics of jockey Jonathan Riddell after the defeat of Survived in the Rough Habit Plate.  Read more »

Richies Bickies pulls off Rosehill plunge

Saturday 11 May 2013, 3:07pm

A Queensland Derby start is on Richies Bickies' winter radar after the three-year-old landed some good bets in winning at Rosehill.  Read more »

Less Is More races into Cup contention

Saturday 11 May 2013, 2:57pm

Jockey Peter Robl rates imported stayer Less Is More an ideal type for the Brisbane Cup after his win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Outsider Primitive Man in Caulfield shock

Saturday 11 May 2013, 2:46pm

Trainer Shane Fliedner was more surprised at the long odds offered about Primitive Man at Caulfield than he was by the gelding's victory.  Read more »

Yosei's half-sister wins at Caulfield

Saturday 11 May 2013, 1:44pm

Four-year-old Imoto hasn't reached the heights of her half-sister Yosei but she proved too strong for her rivals to post a city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Vo Heart earns shot at carnival 2YO riches

Saturday 11 May 2013, 1:26pm

The Sires' Produce Stakes and Group One JJ Atkins are the targets for Vo Heart after his hard-fought win in the Champagne Classic at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Drago fulfils Cummings's goal at Rosehill

Saturday 11 May 2013, 1:15pm

The Anthony Cummings-trained Drago has underlined his staying potential with an emphatic Rosehill victory, beating Ideal Guide by four lengths.  Read more »

Laing's bargain buy now a Derby hope

Saturday 11 May 2013, 12:50pm

Polanski, a colt bought to test a trainer's theory, became an early Victoria Derby prospect with a game win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Anodin, Intello out for family redemption

Saturday 11 May 2013, 12:20pm

Anodin and Intello will be aiming to set the record straight for their bloodlines when they take their places in the French 2000 Guineas.  Read more »

Mount Athos returns with easy win

Saturday 11 May 2013, 6:42am

Mount Athos has kicked off his Melbourne Cup campaign with an easy victory in a Group Three race at Chester.  Read more »

Black Caviar celebrated on coins, stamp

Friday 10 May 2013, 6:41pm

Unbeaten champion horse Black Caviar has been celebrated with a stamp and commemorative coins on display at the World Stamp Expo in Melbourne.  Read more »

Hayson agrees to front More Joyous inquiry

Friday 10 May 2013, 5:44pm

Sydney businessman and punter Eddie Hayson has agreed to attend the next sitting of the More Joyous inquiry.  Read more »

Vibrant Rouge out for change of luck

Friday 10 May 2013, 5:23pm

Trainer Glenn Thornton is confident Vibrant Rouge can make amends for a luckless last start defeat with victory at Caulfield.  Read more »

Zonza gets another chance in Australia

Friday 10 May 2013, 4:51pm

Well performed New Zealand mare Zonza has come through her Hawkesbury ordeal in fine order and will run in the Lord Mayors Cup.  Read more »

Bin Suroor set to take on Moulton horses

Friday 10 May 2013, 4:45pm

Godolphin has applied to transfer all horses from disgraced trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni to Saeed bin Suroor.  Read more »

Falcent to continue good form at Caulfield

Friday 10 May 2013, 4:16pm

Three-year-old Falcent could book himself a shot at a stakes victory later in the season if he runs to expectations at Caulfield.  Read more »

Melham, Platelet set for another Group One

Friday 10 May 2013, 4:13pm

In-form jockey Ben Melham lines up for his third Group One win in as many weeks when he partners Platelet in the Goodwood.  Read more »

Earlier Sale Date for Inglis Australian Weanling & Bloodstock Sale

Friday 10 May 2013, 3:26pm

In an effort to assist vendors and buyers with travel and accommodation requirements in Sydney next month, Inglis have announced that the Australian Weanling & Bloodstock Sale will now be held two days earlier following on from the Classic Yearling Sale Winter Book on Sunday 23rd June.  Read more »

Puissance De Lune heads Cup market

Friday 10 May 2013, 2:36pm

Puissance De Lune has been installed favourite in the TAB's Melbourne Cup market ahead of last year's runner-up Fiorente.  Read more »

Buffering and Rain Affair chase holy grail

Friday 10 May 2013, 2:31pm

Both Buffering and Rain Affair will be out to shed their Group One maiden status in the BTC Cup at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Survived and Usainity fly the flag for Zed

Friday 10 May 2013, 1:16pm

The performances of Survived and Usainity, who dominate betting in the Rough Habit Plate, have resurrected the stud career of their sire Zed.  Read more »

First Start, First French Winner

Friday 10 May 2013, 12:14pm

VINERY resident Myboycharlie opened his European winners account when first crop son Salai won on debut in France over 1100m last night  Read more »

Red Cadeaux arrives in Singapore

Friday 10 May 2013, 11:47am

Red Cadeaux has arrived safely in Singapore on the next leg of his latest global odyssey which has taken in Hong Kong, Dubai and Japan.  Read more »

Singleton inquiry raises serious questions

Friday 10 May 2013, 10:31am

The mud slinging and entertainment aside, the John Singleton-Gai Waterhouse inquiry focuses on a fundamental question for racing authorities.  Read more »

Hollywood Park to close after 75 years

Friday 10 May 2013, 8:49am

Racing will end at Hollywood Park with the site to be redeveloped for residential and retail purposes.  Read more »

Caulfield the end of 3kg claim for Sadler

Thursday 9 May 2013, 5:13pm

Apprentice Tom Sadler is looking to make the most of his final meeting riding with a 3kg claim at Caulfield.  Read more »

Two trainers face positive swab hearings

Thursday 9 May 2013, 4:41pm

Victorian trainers Darren Weir and Peter Gelagotis are set to face separate hearings over positive swabs from their horses.  Read more »

Adelaide race preferred for Lucky Penny

Thursday 9 May 2013, 4:13pm

The Group Three R A Lee Stakes in Adelaide has been preferred over an open handicap at Caulfield for lightly raced mare Lucky Penny.  Read more »

Tonopah on learning curve in Rough Habit

Thursday 9 May 2013, 4:06pm

An American-bred colt trained in Sydney will attempt to win a race named after a champion New Zealander who was regarded as an honorary Queenslander.  Read more »

Quintessential returns in Chairman's Hcp

Thursday 9 May 2013, 3:50pm

Queensland Oaks winner Quintessential will be reunited with jockey Damian Browne in the Chairman's Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Lees has faith in latest French connection

Thursday 9 May 2013, 3:40pm

Pirate Bay is ready to join fellow imports Award Season and Hathras as Australian winners for trainer Kris Lees when he runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pride hoping for wet track for Rain Affair

Thursday 9 May 2013, 3:27pm

Rain Affair has been placed three times in Group One races on dry tracks but trainer Joe Pride wants a wet surface for the gelding in the BTC Cup.  Read more »

Pride has modest vision for Destiny's Kiss

Thursday 9 May 2013, 2:54pm

The arrival of former Victorian Destiny's Kiss at his stable has revived fond memories for Sydney trainer Joe Pride.  Read more »

Cummings puts Drago on Derby winner's path

Thursday 9 May 2013, 2:25pm

Anthony Cummings is hoping the race which help launched Fiveandahalfstar to the top can do the same for Drago at Rosehill.  Read more »

Facile Tigre fresh and ready for Goodwood

Thursday 9 May 2013, 12:47pm

Facile Tigre has been kept fresh for the Group One Goodwood and jockey Brad Rawiller is confident the Queensland sprinter will make his presence felt.  Read more »

WA's racing bosses deny corruption claims

Thursday 9 May 2013, 11:57am

WA racing authorities say an internal inquiry has proven allegations of race fixing made in an anonymous letter are unfounded.  Read more »

Solzhenitsyn out of Group One Doomben Cup

Thursday 9 May 2013, 11:51am

Toorak Handicap winner Solzhenitsyn will be aimed at the Stradbroke Handicap after trainer Robert Heathcote missed a payment deadline for the Doomben Cup.  Read more »

McQueen runs second for retiring Ferguson

Thursday 9 May 2013, 11:09am

Sir Alex Ferguson will bow out a winner as the boss of Manchester United but he had to settle for second with his racehorse Butterfly McQueen at Chester.  Read more »

De Kock outlines contenders for July Cup

Thursday 9 May 2013, 11:02am

South African trainer Mike de Kock has entered three horses for the July Cup at Newmarket with nominations also including Australia's Shamexpress.  Read more »

Harbour Watch (Ire) to stand at Emirates Park

Thursday 9 May 2013, 10:58am

Emirates Park have formed a new alliance with an emerging world thoroughbred power to stand the brilliant European 2-year-old Harbour Watch (Ire), beginning with the upcoming 2013 covering season.  Read more »

Bel Sprinter on song but Rocket Man out

Wednesday 8 May 2013, 5:46pm

Bel Sprinter continues to please Jason Warren ahead of his trip to Singapore for the KrisFlyer Sprint, a race to be run without local star Rocket Man.  Read more »

Tim Clark keeps Sydney momentum rolling

Wednesday 8 May 2013, 5:25pm

The impressive form of jockey Tim Clark since his recent return from Hong Kong continued at Canterbury where he booted home two winners.  Read more »

Stewards set date for inquiry resumption

Wednesday 8 May 2013, 5:15pm

Stewards hope to finally get to the bottom of the More Joyous affair when Allan Robinson and Andrew Johns appear at the hearing.  Read more »

Waller's Cup squad down to three runners

Wednesday 8 May 2013, 4:32pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller will still have weight of numbers on his side in the Lord Mayors Cup despite declaring Beaten Up an unlikely starter.  Read more »

Big Bear Rock brings class to Sandown

Wednesday 8 May 2013, 4:05pm

Classy sprinter Big Bear Rock raced up to his best form to score impressively at Sandown for former Darwin trainer Stephen Brown.  Read more »

Tints has right attitude to overcome draw

Wednesday 8 May 2013, 3:35pm

Trainer Ben Currie believes Tints won't be overawed by a wide barrier in the Champagne Classic at Doomben.  Read more »