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Full field for Doncaster Mile

Tuesday 16 April 2013, 9:36am

The Gai Waterhouse-trained three-year-old star Pierro is among 21 horses declared for the Doncaster Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

All Too Hard arrives in Sydney

Monday 15 April 2013, 6:11pm

All Too Hard has arrived in Sydney to pick up his interrupted autumn campaign in the All Aged Stakes ahead of a possble trip to England.  Read more »

Shellscrape moves closer to race return

Monday 15 April 2013, 5:41pm

A barrier trial win at Werribee has Group One winner Shellscrape close to a return to racing after two years and a failed stud career.  Read more »

Habibi spot-on for the Australian Oaks

Monday 15 April 2013, 5:03pm

New Zealand Derby winner Habibi is ready to claim her second Classic in the Australian Oaks after bypassing the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Alma's Fury to be given Doncaster chance

Monday 15 April 2013, 5:01pm

A close second in the Prelude has earned Alma's Fury a shot at the $2 million Doncaster Mile at Randwick.  Read more »

Ocean Park to stand in New Zealand

Monday 15 April 2013, 4:35pm

Cox Plate winner Ocean Park will join the stallion roster at New Zealand's famous Waikato Stud following his recent injury-enforced retirement.  Read more »

Williams looking to Doncaster upset

Monday 15 April 2013, 4:33pm

Craig Williams believes Norzita's last start win over 2000m will stand her in good stead when she contests the gruelling mile of the Group One Doncaster.  Read more »

Battle Of Marengo lays Derby claims

Monday 15 April 2013, 12:49pm

Battle Of Marengo has scored a solid win at Leopardstown to stakes his claim for inclusion in Aidan O'Brien's Epsom Derby team.  Read more »

Bowman to ride Bel Sprinter in Singapore

Monday 15 April 2013, 12:15pm

Hugh Bowman will partner Bel Sprinter in the Group One KrisFlyer International Sprint in Singapore.  Read more »

Randwick stands up to the pressure

Sunday 14 April 2013, 6:20pm

The partially completed Randwick grandstand has some teething problems but the public have been reassured lessons have been learned.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom service fee announced

Sunday 14 April 2013, 5:48pm

World Cup winner Animal Kingdom may have one more run in England before he is transported to Australia where he will stand at $38,500 at Arrowfield.  Read more »

Walter looking for Doncaster edge

Sunday 14 April 2013, 5:23pm

Pierro is the raging favourite for the Doncaster but trainer Guy Walter is hoping some Glen Boss magic will help Streama.  Read more »

Payne excited ahead of Yosei return

Sunday 14 April 2013, 4:40pm

Michelle Payne is excited to be reunited with her favourite horse Yosei after missing most of the mare's spring campaign through injury.  Read more »

Next start for Black Caviar on hold

Sunday 14 April 2013, 4:35pm

A decision on where unbeaten champion Black Caviar races next is on hold and trainer Peter Moody says Adelaide and Brisbane are options.  Read more »

Poste Restante to resume at Eagle Farm

Sunday 14 April 2013, 12:46pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster doesn't want to over-burden Poste Restante with a gruelling campaign leading up to the Brisbane Cup.  Read more »

Blackstairmountain wins Nakayama Jump

Sunday 14 April 2013, 12:00pm

Blackstairmountain has a claimed a first victory for Europe in Japan's premier steeplechase, the Nakayama Grand Jump.  Read more »

Black Caviar remains unbeaten

Saturday 13 April 2013, 6:47pm

Australia's world champion sprinter Black Caviar has won her 25th race and confirmed her place among the country's heroes.  Read more »

Cunningham enjoys a piece of Caviar magic

Saturday 13 April 2013, 6:31pm

She is Peter Moody's foreperson in Sydney and this week Clare Cunningham had the honour of hosting the world's best mare.  Read more »

Black Caviar puts premier in his place

Saturday 13 April 2013, 6:10pm

Sea Siren, the horse NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell's tipped would end Black Caviar's winning run, finished more than six lengths behind the champion mare.  Read more »

Randwick cashes in on Black Caviar fever

Saturday 13 April 2013, 5:55pm

Randwick racegoers couldn't get enough of Black Caviar, or the merchandise range that is associated with the unbeaten mare.  Read more »

Viadana takes Easter Handicap

Saturday 13 April 2013, 5:42pm

Viadana came from well back in the field with a well-timed run to win the last Group One of the New Zealand racing season from Postmans Daughter.  Read more »

Bonaria set for interstate missions

Saturday 13 April 2013, 5:36pm

The Pat Hyland-trained Bonaria is set to chase stakes success in South Australia and Queensland after winning strongly at Flemington.  Read more »

Black Caviar at 25 straight with TJ win

Saturday 13 April 2013, 5:12pm

World champion sprinter Black Caviar has stretched her unbeaten streak to 25 with one of her finest performances in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

In-form mare Arinosa wins again

Saturday 13 April 2013, 4:59pm

In-form mare Arinosa has booked herself a shot at Group One company after a devastating Sapphire Stakes performance.  Read more »

Shoreham stamps claims for SA Derby

Saturday 13 April 2013, 4:24pm

Shoreham has given trainer Saab Hasan his first stakes win in the Galilee Series Final at Flemington and now the South Australian Derby awaits.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel claims autumn triple crown

Saturday 13 April 2013, 4:09pm

It's A Dundeel has won the Australian Derby in devastating style to complete the autumn three-year-old triple crown.  Read more »

Doncaster not on the menu for Skyerush

Saturday 13 April 2013, 3:45pm

Consistent mare Skyerush has taken out the Doncaster Prelude but she won't press on to the famous Randwick mile.  Read more »

Black and salmon dominates Derby day

Saturday 13 April 2013, 3:40pm

It may have been Derby day at Randwick, but for the fashion conscious it's Black Caviar day.   Read more »

Churchill Dancer wins Vobis Gold Ingot

Saturday 13 April 2013, 3:17pm

Two-year-old Churchill Dancer has finished strongly to take out the $180,000 Vobis Gold Ingot at Flemington.  Read more »

Guelph makes amends in Sires' Produce

Saturday 13 April 2013, 2:51pm

Guelph made amends for her Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper defeats by claiming a well-deserved victory in the Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Tremec sweetens tough week for Patinack

Saturday 13 April 2013, 2:47pm

Tremec has stamped his Sydney Cup credentials and given the embattled Patinack Farm operation a rare bright spot with his win at Randwick.  Read more »

Royal Descent wins Adrian Knox Stakes

Saturday 13 April 2013, 2:10pm

Royal Descent is not a certain starter in the Australian Oaks despite her impressive win in the Adrian Knox.  Read more »

Straight track suits Flamberge

Saturday 13 April 2013, 1:37pm

Flamberge improved on his strong straight track form with victory in the opening race at Flemington, forming part of an early double for jockey Vlad Duric.  Read more »

Toydini begins to realise true potential

Saturday 13 April 2013, 1:10pm

The potential he always possessed is now being realised by the smart three-year-old Toydini, a convincing winner of the Carbine Club Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Safeguard claims first on Derby Day

Saturday 13 April 2013, 12:37pm

It wasn't a Golden Slipper victory, but Safeguard went some way to justifying Darley's early faith with a decisive Kindergarten Stakes win.  Read more »

Cecil hits out at contents of biography

Saturday 13 April 2013, 11:53am

Sir Henry Cecil, the trainer of retired unbeaten star Frankel, says he is unhappy with the contents of a soon-to-be-released biography.  Read more »

O'Brien downplays concerns over Kingsbarns

Saturday 13 April 2013, 11:18am

Kingsbarns has been overtaken at the top of Epsom Derby betting after a setback but jockey Joseph O'Brien says the colt is on target for the Classic.  Read more »

Doomben races cancelled after deluge

Saturday 13 April 2013, 11:12am

Relentless rain in southeast Queensland has resulted in the Doomben and Gold Coast meetings being cancelled.  Read more »

Kings Palace continues on SA Derby path

Friday 12 April 2013, 5:18pm

Kings Palace will be out to back up his last-start city win in the Listed Galilee Series Final on his way to the South Australian Derby.  Read more »

Oaks trial for Divertire in Adrian Knox

Friday 12 April 2013, 4:44pm

Guy Walter will know more about his major carnival prospects when they race at Randwick, including Divertire, a filly who could earn an Oaks call-up.  Read more »

Randwick track on improve for Caviar show

Friday 12 April 2013, 4:31pm

The Australia Derby meeting, featuring wonder mare Black Caviar, will be run on an improving Randwick track after ideal lead-up weather.  Read more »

Newitt confident of Hvasstan turnaround

Friday 12 April 2013, 4:24pm

Hvasstan was the flop horse in the Rosehill Guineas but jockey Craig Newitt says the Victorian colt is ready to show his true form in the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Baker sticks with winning formula in Derby

Friday 12 April 2013, 3:52pm

The addition of blinkers to It's A Dundeel has turned the colt into one of the hottest Australian Derby favourites of all time.  Read more »

Mahisara set to show best form in Prelude

Friday 12 April 2013, 3:43pm

Talented galloper Mahisara has some bad habits that trainer Paul Messara hopes will be overcome by raw talent at Randwick.  Read more »

Walker keen to make impact at Flemington

Friday 12 April 2013, 3:30pm

Michael Walker has the chance to notch his first city win in Melbourne since his return from hip surgery with a handy book of Flemington rides.  Read more »

Carmora begins Derby countdown at Doomben

Friday 12 April 2013, 3:23pm

Three-year-old Carmora, unbeaten in three starts, begins a campaign at Doomben that is directed at the Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Distance query for Villa Verde in Sires'

Friday 12 April 2013, 3:14pm

Michael Rodd doesn't doubt Villa Verde has the class to figure in the Sires' Produce Stakes but admits he does have a query over the filly at the distance.  Read more »

Patinack racing team to be sold at auction

Friday 12 April 2013, 3:12pm

Nathan Tinkler appears to have given up trying sell his racing business lock, stock and barrel with 470 Patinack Farm thoroughbreds to be sold at auction.  Read more »

Favourable draw to help Charlie in Sires'

Friday 12 April 2013, 3:07pm

Some good fortune in the Sires' barrier draw points to the Gerald Ryan-trained Charlie Boy being one of the biggest improvers out of the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

It's all relative for Caviar and family

Friday 12 April 2013, 1:23pm

Black Caviar will be joined by two members of her family when she heads to Randwick for the TJ Smith Stakes.  Read more »

All Too Hard pleases Dunn in jump-out win

Friday 12 April 2013, 1:02pm

All Too Hard's jockey Dwayne Dunn says the colt is ticking over nicely towards the Group One All Aged Stakes after another jump-out win at Flemington.  Read more »

McDonald suspension term to stand

Friday 12 April 2013, 12:54pm

James McDonald will miss the Doncaster Mile and Sydney Cup meetings after losing an appeal against the severity of a suspension.  Read more »

Godolphin boosts entries for Epsom Derby

Friday 12 April 2013, 10:50am

Dawn Approach, crowned the UK's champion two-year-old last year, has been included in a record second-stage entries for the Epsom Derby.  Read more »

Auction firm Inglis bans Tinkler horses

Thursday 11 April 2013, 5:51pm

Leading bloodstock auctioneers William Inglis and Son will no longer accept horses owned by beleaguered mining magnate Nathan Tinkler in its select sales.  Read more »

Brown promises genuine test for Caviar

Thursday 11 April 2013, 5:03pm

At least one rival jockey is planning to make superstar Black Caviar work hard for her pay cheque in the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.  Read more »

Toydini out to confirm Qld Derby campaign

Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:51pm

A gelding operation has helped Toydini become a Group Two winner and ambitious plans for him include the Queensland Derby.  Read more »

Record-breaking yearling sale yields $82m

Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:36pm

Results from the Australian Easter Yearling Sale confirm Fastnet Rock is closing fast on Redoute's Choice as the nation's leading thoroughbred stallion.  Read more »

Derby favourite is the real deal: Rawiller

Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:22pm

He underestimated It's A Dundeel once but Nash Rawiller won't be caught in the same trap when he rides against him in the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Hasan hopes for more home track success

Thursday 11 April 2013, 4:08pm

Saab Hasan celebrated a special win with Shoreham at Flemington last year and he believes the gelding can be successful again in the Galilee Series Final.  Read more »

Overreach on her way to the triple crown

Thursday 11 April 2013, 3:44pm

Owner-breeder George Altomonte is relaxed about his Golden Slipper winner Overreach running out a strong 1400m in the Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

It's On The Pocket at carnival crossroads

Thursday 11 April 2013, 2:54pm

It's On The Pocket is undefeated since being gelded as trainer Lindsay Gough puts his carnival credentials to the test in the Brisbane Racing Club Plate.  Read more »

Ryan to figure despite Snitzerland absence

Thursday 11 April 2013, 1:45pm

His top-class filly Snitzerland might be missing from the Derby day support card but Gerald Ryan still has high hopes for a result with a solid team.  Read more »

Safeguard ready for belated autumn return

Thursday 11 April 2013, 1:34pm

A Golden Slipper preparation had to be abandoned with Safeguard after a minor setback but he'll be out to make amends in the Kindergarten Stakes.  Read more »

Wellington connection chasing Orange Cup

Thursday 11 April 2013, 11:36am

Lifelong friends Matthew Cahill and Garry McCarney will join forces to chase successive country Cups wins with Fox Solid in the Orange Gold Cup.  Read more »

Dunlop to welcome Snow Fairy back

Thursday 11 April 2013, 9:10am

Multiple Group One winner Snow Fairy is making steady progress towards a retrun to the racetrack.  Read more »

McDonald suspended over whip infringement

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 6:30pm

Leading jockey James McDonald has fallen foul of stewards for breaching several whip rules which has resulted in a one-week ban.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse licensed to train jumpers

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:44pm

The Nemesis will be Gai Waterhouse's first runner over hurdles with the ground-breaking trainer earning her jumps licence.  Read more »

Sydney base on the cards for McEvoy

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:40pm

Respected horseman Tony McEvoy could be a more frequent sight at Sydney racetracks after hinting at his plans to set-up a local training base.  Read more »

Katelyn Mallyon in Sandown birthday win

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:30pm

Apprentice Katelyn Mallyon celebrated her 19th birthday with a winner at Sandown in her first ride for prominent trainer Mick Price.  Read more »

Caviar presence overshadows Derby hot-pot

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:23pm

It's not often an odds-on favourite for a blue-riband Classic has to give up top billing on a race day but that will be the case for It's A Dundeel.  Read more »

Chris Munce back in action at Eagle Farm

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 5:03pm

Chris Munce admitted to nerves before making his long-awaited comeback to riding at Eagle Farm after being sidelined for four months with throat cancer.  Read more »

Slipper winner in top shape for Randwick

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:54pm

Despite a call-up to ride in Hong Kong, Tommy Berry's focus is firmly on adding to his Sydney carnival haul.  Read more »

Black Caviar, Hay List poised for TJ clash

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:33pm

Hay List has played bridesmaid to Black Caviar four times and that is again likely to be a best-case scenario for the high-class sprinter at Randwick.  Read more »

Hard Stride chasing breakthrough win

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 4:09pm

Co-trainer Simon Zahra believes Hard Stride is placed to breakthrough at Flemington as long as the colt hasn't already come to the end of his campaign.  Read more »

Horse trading can be a risky business

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 3:50pm

The risks of buying thoroughbred yearlings are well known, but some are also well concealed.  Read more »

Fastnet Rock colt knocked down for $4m

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 3:08pm

A colt by Fastnet Rock has topped day two of the Australian Easter Yearling Sale, purchased by Dubai businessman Nasser Lootah for $4 million.  Read more »

Another yearling sells for seven figures

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 12:08pm

A fifth yearling to top the million-dollar mark has been sold at the Australian Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney.  Read more »

Derby hero Camelot on course for comeback

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 11:35am

A start in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes during Royal Ascot is among the early-season targets for two-time Derby winner Camelot.  Read more »

Caviar stops the rain ahead of NSW return

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 11:06am

Black Caviar looks like maintaining a reputation for changing the weather as well as keeping her winning record intact when she runs at Randwick.  Read more »

Cirrus not certain for Coronation

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 10:39am

Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe is taking a cautious approach with star galloper Cirrus Des Aigles as he prepares for a comeback to racing.  Read more »

Grand National winner welcomed home

Wednesday 10 April 2013, 1:57am

Grand National winning rider Ryan Mania has left hospital after a fall to enjoy a belated celebration of his victory in his home town.  Read more »

McDonald appeals severity of suspension

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:22pm

James McDonald has appealed against the severity of a careless riding suspension that has him set to miss the Doncaster Mile and Sydney Cup meetings.  Read more »

Record price highlights sale opening day

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:17pm

The Australian Easter Yearling Sale had four horses make more than $1 million at its opening session, including $5 million for Black Caviar's half-brother.  Read more »

$5 million record for Black Caviar’s sibling at Inglis Easter

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:44pm

A new Australasian record price for a yearling was set in Sydney on Tuesday when Black Caviar’s half-brother by Redoute’s Choice was sold for A$5 million  Read more »

Bush victory gives Ryan rides 3000 winners

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:25pm

NSW jockey Greg Ryan has posted the 3000th victory of his career, booting home a maiden winner in a race at Tamworth.  Read more »

Premier in awe of history-making $5m sale

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 5:16pm

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell won't be at Randwick to watch Black Caviar but he didn't miss out when her little brother fetched $5 million at auction.  Read more »

Jake Noonan ready for UK riding stint

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 4:49pm

Jake Noonan is not far off heading to the UK for a riding stint but first will be after success at Sandown with three rides including two for his father.  Read more »

Black Caviar's brother fetches $5 million

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:36pm

An Australian record price has been paid for a thoroughbred yearling with a half-brother to Black Caviar selling for $5 million.  Read more »

Lady Melksham still not at peak: Sadler

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:24pm

John Sadler is aiming Lady Melksham to peak for a Group One assignment third-up but is confident the mare is well enough to be hard to beat at Flemington.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel dominates Australian Derby

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 3:07pm

Dominant Australian Derby favourite It's A Dundeel will be made to work hard to claim the final leg of the Sydney three-year-old triple crown.  Read more »

Sutton Queen ready for city breakthrough

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 2:42pm

A liking for the track, a favourable tempo and the engagement of a 3kg claiming apprentice can be a winning combination for Sutton Queen at Canterbury.  Read more »

Kingsbarns still in Epsom Derby picture

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 11:36am

Group One winner Kingsbarns is in doubt for the 2000 Guineas but hopes are high he will represent Coolmore in the Derby.  Read more »

Animal Kingdom set for Royal Ascot start

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 11:34am

Animal Kingdom has taken no harm from his Dubai to England trip and a Royal Ascot start is in the pipeline for the Dubai World Cup winner.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel in barrier eight for Derby

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 10:51am

Favourite It's A Dundeel has drawn barrier eight of 10 in the Australian Derby and has firmed to $1.25 in the absence of the injured Fiveandahalfstar.  Read more »

Second night in hospital for Mania

Tuesday 9 April 2013, 6:16am

Grand National winning rider Ryan Mania has spent a second night in hospital awaiting the results of an MRI scan after a fall at Hexham.  Read more »

Easter Sale to start on a high

Monday 8 April 2013, 6:23pm

Black Caviar's half brother will be the star attraction on day one of the Australian Easter Yearling sale in Sydney.  Read more »

Tommy Berry to ride in Hong Kong

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:52pm

Golden Slipper winning rider Tommy Berry will take up a three-month contract in Hong Kong at the of the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Charlie Boy to run in Sires' Produce

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:29pm

Gerald Ryan will give Charlie Boy his chance against Golden Slipper winner Overreach in the Sires' Produce Stakes.  Read more »

Helenus dies during surgery

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:24pm

Helenus, a Victoria Derby winner and sire of Australian Derby winner Ethiopia, has died from complications during surgery.  Read more »

New rules on jockey bets announced

Monday 8 April 2013, 5:21pm

Racing Victoria has announced new rules and penalties for jockeys who must sign a declaration as a licence condition that they have not bet on races.  Read more »