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Same time this year for Spirit Song

Friday 22 March 2013, 8:47pm

Classy mare Spirit Song returned to the scene of her biggest win for a repeat of her victory of a year ago in the Sunline Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

You're So Good to tackle Vinery

Friday 22 March 2013, 8:40pm

Melbourne's most promising staying filly You're So Good will take winning form with her when she goes to Sydney next month for the Vinery Stud Stakes.  Read more »

Niblick takes out Albury Cup after protest

Friday 22 March 2013, 6:21pm

Niblick was second across the line in the Albury Gold Cup but was awared the race after a protest was upheld in the Listed event.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup favourite undergoes surgery

Friday 22 March 2013, 5:58pm

Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune has had surgery to remove bone chips from his front fetlock joints but his racing prospects are unaffected.  Read more »

More Joyous primed for clash with Pierro

Friday 22 March 2013, 5:45pm

A proven weight-for-age record will hold outstanding mare More Joyous in good stead for her clash with stablemate, the top colt Pierro.  Read more »

Golden Slipper hopefuls please at trials

Friday 22 March 2013, 5:43pm

Guelph and Kuroshio have pleased trainer Peter Snowden in their barrier trial performances at Randwick in preparation for the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Speediness bigger and stronger for return

Friday 22 March 2013, 3:51pm

The spring carnival didn't turn out how trainer Colin Scott hoped with Speediness but he believes the gelding's autumn campaign can be more profitable.  Read more »

Tips on buying a horse

Friday 22 March 2013, 3:50pm

When buying a horse the first question you need to ask yourself is: How much am I willing to spend? Once a budget has been decided upon it’s time to think about “What type of horse do I want to buy?   Read more »

Fiveandahalfstar ready to rumble in Ranvet

Friday 22 March 2013, 3:28pm

Fiveandahalfstar can strike an overdue blow for three-year-olds in the Ranvet Stakes when he lines up as favourite in the weight-for-age race.  Read more »

Under The Eiffel set to hold winning form

Friday 22 March 2013, 3:27pm

After a breakthrough win at Launceston, Under The Eiffel returns to his home track in a bid to further justify the excuses made on his behalf.  Read more »

Rare double awaist Norzita in Coolmore

Friday 22 March 2013, 2:39pm

Norzita has been one of the best-backed runners in the Coolmore Classic but stable foreman James Cummings says her task isn't a straightforward one.  Read more »

Cranky mare aims four treble at Doomben

Friday 22 March 2013, 2:33pm

Toowoomba trainer Paul Nolan jnr says Secret Garden's feisty attitude is the key to her competitive nature.  Read more »

Weight right for McMahon in Coolmore

Friday 22 March 2013, 2:19pm

Ric McMahon will ride at his lightest weight in three years when he is legged aboard Risk Aversion in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Slipper favourites to clash in Reisling

Friday 22 March 2013, 1:28pm

Overreach and Villa Verde, the top two in Golden Slipper betting, meet in the Reisling Stakes with Tommy Berry confident Overreach can come out on top.  Read more »

Sutherland hopeful of Boot trifecta

Friday 22 March 2013, 11:40am

Trainer Trevor Sutherland has three runners in the Wellington Boot and says he can make a winning case for each of them.  Read more »

Dwyer planning to appeal Indian ban

Friday 22 March 2013, 8:59am

British jockey Martin Dwyer has been suspended for two months and his horse declared a non runner after a race in India.  Read more »

Waller wary of Australian Cup form

Thursday 21 March 2013, 6:12pm

Trainer Chris Waller says the form out of the Australian Cup will be the benchmark for the Ranvet Stakes in which he has three runners.  Read more »

Jeff Lloyd making progress after stroke

Thursday 21 March 2013, 5:24pm

Popular jockey Jeff Lloyd remains in a Gold Coast hospital recovering from a stroke but his riding future is in doubt.  Read more »

Black And Bent returns at Caulfield

Thursday 21 March 2013, 4:58pm

A flat race over 1400m at Caulfield is the starting point in a return to racing for star jumper Black And Bent who hasn't raced for  Read more »

Scandiva can still race into the Slipper

Thursday 21 March 2013, 4:57pm

The Golden Slipper is still on the radar for Warwick Farm winner Scandiva who has close family ties to Black Caviar and All Too Hard.  Read more »

Hayes confident with Slipper hopeful

Thursday 21 March 2013, 4:49pm

David Hayes is confident Blue Diamond runner-up Fast 'N' Rocking can emerge as a genuine Golden Slipper contender when he runs in the Todman Stakes.  Read more »

Time off beneficial for Doubtfilly

Thursday 21 March 2013, 4:02pm

Sunshine Coast trainer Stuart Kendrick says missing the lucrative Magic Millions carnival with Doubtfilly has enabled her to physically mature.  Read more »

Import Hathras in the frame for BMW

Thursday 21 March 2013, 3:49pm

A win in a modest race at Warwick Farm has confirmed trainer Kris Lees' opinion Hathras can be a force at Group One level.  Read more »

Berry reunites with Queen against Caviar

Thursday 21 March 2013, 3:37pm

Tommy Berry rates his first ride against Black Caviar as one of his career highlights and will go up against her again on Karuta Queen at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Weighty task confronts Coolmore favourite

Thursday 21 March 2013, 3:14pm

Steps In Time has much against her in the Coolmore Classic but her trainer believes there are also positives for the favourite.  Read more »

Nash Rawiller suspended at Newcastle

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 6:41pm

Nash Rawiller has been handed another careless riding suspension at Newcastle and will miss the Rosehill Guineas meeting.  Read more »

Local council wants trainers off Caulfield

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 6:33pm

A local Melbourne council is demanding training be halted at Caulfield and the land on which the racecourse is built be used equally for parks and racing.  Read more »

Bello wins Newcastle Newmarket for Darley

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 6:21pm

Bello has won the Group Three Newcastle Newmarket for Darley, edging out Laser Hawk who has confirmed he is back on track after injury.  Read more »

Long campaign continues for Whisper Downs

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 5:52pm

Durable campaigner Whisper Downs could earn himsmelf a shot at a Group win if he comes through his 14th run this time in at Caulfield.  Read more »

Moment Of Change takes on Gai's superstars

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 5:17pm

Peter Moody believes Moment Of Change can prove a worthy rival to the Gai Waterhouse duo of More Joyous and Pierro in the Canterbury Stakes.  Read more »

Zurella to make quantum leap in Classic

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 4:57pm

Australian Group One racing offers a serious challenge for Kiwi mare Zurella ahead of the $600,000 Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Moody rates Caviar a good thing for win 24

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 4:50pm

Peter Moody says Black Caviar is going as good as she ever has as she chases a 24th straight win in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Mishani Edge gives Speers a big boost

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 4:37pm

Mitch Speers has battled the weight scales for most of his riding career but celebrated his first win as a senior rider aboard Mishani Edge at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Indisposed Nolen misses winning ride

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 4:29pm

Premier jockey Luke Nolen missed a winning ride at Sandown after inexplicably declaring himself a late scratching from the meeting on race morning.  Read more »

Racing royalty steps out at Warwick Farm

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 3:24pm

A filly with family links to Black Caviar and All Too Hard will be out to start making a name for herself at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Grand National winner back to Sandown form

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 3:07pm

Grand National winner Man Of Class scored his first win in 18 months and set himself up for a return to jumping's big league at Sandown.  Read more »

Black Caviar could run in All Aged: Moody

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 12:28pm

Peter Moody has flagged the possibility of Black Caviar running in the All Aged Stakes which has been earmarked as a target for her sibling All Too Hard.  Read more »

Contrasting Coolmore gates for Walter pair

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 11:49am

Stablemates Streama and Appearance have drawn at opposite ends of a 15-horse field for the Group One Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

McCain aiming for three National runners

Wednesday 20 March 2013, 10:56am

The 2011 Grand National winner Ballabriggs is one of three horses trainer Donald McCain is aiming towards this year's editition.  Read more »

Owners compensated over claiming errors

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 6:08pm

The owners and trainers of three horses disqualified over apprentices being allowed to claim the wrong allowances will be compensated following a review.  Read more »

Jenny Duggan to ride in apprentices' race

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5:59pm

Jenny Duggan has been chosen to represent NSW in the Tasmanian leg of the National Apprentice Series under lights at Launceston.  Read more »

Tip-off led to Karakatsanis stable raid

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5:57pm

Stewards received a tip-off that Howmuchdoyouloveme was to be stomach-tubed hours before it raced at Flemington, an appeal hearing has been told.  Read more »

Fantome Gris return a pointer to future

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5:35pm

Leon Corstens has a good opinion of two-year-old Fantome Girls but is concerned the filly will find a 900m race at Sandown too short first-up.  Read more »

Coolmore weight's right for Flying Snitzel

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5:23pm

Lightly weighted Flying Snitzel can go one up on stablemate Snitzerland when she contests the $600,000 Coolmore Classic at Group One level.  Read more »

Sangster puts BMW start on line in Ranvet

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5:06pm

In-form New Zealander Sangster will be racing for a place in the $2.25 million BMW when he lines up in the Ranvet Stakes.  Read more »

All Too Hard to run in All Aged Stakes

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5:02pm

Star three-year-old All Too Hard will race on this season with his next appearance set to be in the Group One All Aged Stakes in Sydney.  Read more »

McMahon back with Spirt Of Boom at Valley

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 5:01pm

Ric McMahon is looking forward to reuniting with sprinter Spirit Of Boom who'll be one of six rivals for Black Caviar in the William Reid Stakes.  Read more »

Corey Brown granted Singapore licence

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 4:35pm

Leading jockey Corey Brown is planning to ride overseas towards the end of the Australian racing season.  Read more »

Oliver says time out could prolong career

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 3:52pm

Champion jockey Damien Oliver says his riding ban has given him more time to spend with his family and young children and could extend his career.  Read more »

Jacquinot Bay takes next step to Doncaster

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 3:16pm

Trainer Guy Walter is looking to Jacquinot Bay to prove his credentials for a Doncaster start when he lines up in the Newcastle Newmarket.  Read more »

Planteur ready to take on World Cup

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 12:20pm

The Marco Botti-trained Planteur is on target for a return to the Gulf to contest the Dubai World Cup, the race in which he finished third in 2012.  Read more »

Aidan O'Brien favoured for trainers' title

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 12:02pm

Bookmakers rate the 2013 British trainers' championship as a race between former titleholders Aidan O'Brien and Richard Hannon.  Read more »

Maybe more for Black Caviar

Tuesday 19 March 2013, 9:14am

The prospect of another season of racing for champion mare Black Caviar has emerged with trainer Peter Moody saying she could have another preparation.  Read more »

Mufhasa's throat surgery successful

Monday 18 March 2013, 5:54pm

New Zealand champion King Mufhasa has undergone successful throat surgery and has been entered for a barrier trial at Randwick,  Read more »

Aeronautical reaching for the stars

Monday 18 March 2013, 5:32pm

Lionel Cohen is not afraid to take on star stablemates Pierro and More Joyous with Aeronautical following his recent third in the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Sadler spreads out in search of success

Monday 18 March 2013, 5:29pm

In-form Flemington trainer John Sadler will set out in search of feature races in Perth and Sydney over the next few weeks.  Read more »

Guy Walter double handed in Coolmore

Monday 18 March 2013, 5:26pm

Guy Walter is looking to Streama and Appearance to turn the tables on Steps In Time in the Coolmore Classic.  Read more »

Bonaria ready to step up

Monday 18 March 2013, 4:42pm

Trainer Pat Hyland is confident his talented mare Bonaria can step up to Group Two level at Moonee Valley ahead of a Sydney Group One mission.  Read more »

Record crowd expected to farewell Caviar

Monday 18 March 2013, 4:05pm

World champion mare Black Caviar is likely to have only six opponents when she farewells her home town at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Fiveandahalfstar on Group One mission

Monday 18 March 2013, 4:02pm

Fiveandahalfstar has returned to Sydney to get ready for a month of Group One racing culminating in the Australian Derby.  Read more »

Six rivals to oppose Black Caviar

Monday 18 March 2013, 12:41pm

World champion sprinter Black Caviar will have a maximum of six opponents when she makes her Victorian farewell at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Angry punters protest South African result

Monday 18 March 2013, 8:56am

Angry punters protesting over the result of a race at Clairwood have forced South African officials to call a race meeting off.  Read more »

Ortensia a chance for Singapore trip

Sunday 17 March 2013, 6:33pm

Ortensia's travelling days may not be over yet with the Singpore's KrisFlyer Sprint on the agenda if she bounces back to form in Sydney.  Read more »

Charlie Boy to stake Slipper claim

Sunday 17 March 2013, 5:37pm

Charlie Boy is the third favourite for the Golden Slipper but can challenge fillies Overreach and Villa Verde for favouritism if he wins the Todman Stakes.  Read more »

Sadler in awe of Black Caviar

Sunday 17 March 2013, 5:35pm

John Sadler has selected the William Reid Stakes for Linton's return but knows he will be a bit player in the Black Caviar show.  Read more »

Rain Affair returns in Canterbury Stakes

Sunday 17 March 2013, 4:37pm

Rain Affair has formidable opposition in the Canterbury Stakes as he begins his Group One autumn campaign.  Read more »

Browne on Buffering during autumn

Sunday 17 March 2013, 2:25pm

Damian Browne will be reunited with Buffering during his autumn carnival campaign after partnering the gelding in a recent barrier trial win.  Read more »

Bowman to ride Villa Verde in Reisling

Sunday 17 March 2013, 1:42pm

Hugh Bowman will warm the saddle on leading Golden Slipper contender Villa Verde, replacing the suspended Michael Rodd in the Reisling Stakes.  Read more »

Jockey McNamara stable after neck surgery

Sunday 17 March 2013, 11:32am

Leading amateur rider JT McNamara has undergone surgery on his fractured vertebrae following a fall at Cheltenham.  Read more »

McEvoy suspended at Warwick Farm

Saturday 16 March 2013, 6:28pm

Kerrin McEvoy will miss Coolmore Classic day after being suspended for careless riding in the Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Thy wins for Moody, Nolen at Warwick Farm

Saturday 16 March 2013, 6:24pm

Thy has won the Aspiration Quality at Warwick Farm for the powerful combination of trainer Peter Moody and jockey Luke Nolen.  Read more »

Byrne overcomes medical drama in Coast win

Saturday 16 March 2013, 6:09pm

Jim Byrne sought and received a second doctor's opinion to make the most of a late pick-up ride aboard Frisco Lights at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Snitzerland wins the Challenge Stakes

Saturday 16 March 2013, 6:04pm

Hay List has finished fourth in his long-awaited comeback to racing behind Snitzerland who ran a Warwick Farm course record for 1000 metres.  Read more »

Rodd misses Reisling but wins at Bendigo

Saturday 16 March 2013, 5:56pm

Michael Rodd rode a winner at Bendigo before starting a careless riding suspension that forces him out of the Reisling Stakes ride on Villa Verde.  Read more »

Switch in tactics pays off for River Lad

Saturday 16 March 2013, 5:54pm

Feature winter carnival sprints including the Stradbroke Handicap are on the agenda for River Lad after his win in the Gold Coast Stakes.  Read more »

Jet Away stakes early claim for spring

Saturday 16 March 2013, 5:26pm

Jet Away has made a big impression in his Australian debut, storming to victory in the Golden Mile at Bendigo to bring a Caulfield Cup campaign into focus.  Read more »

Patience rewarded as Tinto wins on debut

Saturday 16 March 2013, 5:08pm

What Tinto lacks in experience she makes up for in ability, emphasised with her impressive win in the Sky Racing Plate at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel wins the Randwick Guineas

Saturday 16 March 2013, 4:35pm

Blinkers have added a new dimension to It's A Dundeel's style of racing with the New Zealand colt scoring an explosive Randwick Guineas win.  Read more »

Arinosa wins Listed Wenona Girl for Waller

Saturday 16 March 2013, 4:17pm

The bar will be raised for Arinosa who surprised her trainer Chris Waller with a Listed victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Uncertain racing future for All Too Hard

Saturday 16 March 2013, 3:57pm

The immediate future for All Too Hard is clouded with co-trainer Wayne Hawkes flagging the possibility of retirement for the star colt.  Read more »

Romantic Moon confirms Slipper start

Saturday 16 March 2013, 3:55pm

Romantic Moon has confirmed a Golden Slipper start with her win in the Sweet Embrace but Assail's hopes have nosedived with her defeat.  Read more »

More Than Sacred dominates NZ Oaks

Saturday 16 March 2013, 3:41pm

More Than Sacred relished the 2400m of the New Zealand Oaks, racing away in the straight to win from Blanket Bay and Aurora Lights.  Read more »

Iconic does family proud in Gold Rush win

Saturday 16 March 2013, 3:35pm

Two-year-old Iconic, a gelding with close family ties to Black Caviar, has taken out the $250,000 Gold Rush at Bendigo in a tight finish.  Read more »

Dolly Dolly earns Sydney carnival start

Saturday 16 March 2013, 3:02pm

Dolly Dolly continues to amaze trainer Brian Smith with her durability and she will chase black-type success in Sydney after her Gold Coast win.  Read more »

Ichihara lumps impost to win Eskimo Prince

Saturday 16 March 2013, 2:50pm

Speedy filly Ichihara has defied her big weight to beat a strong field in the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

All The Talk races into Golden Slipper

Saturday 16 March 2013, 2:19pm

All The Talk has raced his way into the Golden Slipper with victory in the Skyline Stakes to give Gary Portelli his best chance yet of winning the race.  Read more »

Tremec posts important stakes win

Saturday 16 March 2013, 1:50pm

Tremec, a horse tipped to get better as the races become longer, is on target for a Sydney Cup start after winning at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Bleeding attack ruins Angola plans

Saturday 16 March 2013, 1:18pm

Plans to take lightly-raced stayer Angola to Sydney have been dashed after the gelding bled after a win at Bendigo.  Read more »

Caulfield Cup winner Fraar dead at 24

Saturday 16 March 2013, 1:12pm

Fraar, the imported stallion who won the 1993 Caulfield Cup when trained by David Hayes, has died.  Read more »

Bobs Worth delivers in Gold Cup

Saturday 16 March 2013, 9:08am

Bobs Worth has lived up to his favouritism to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup from Irish challenger Sir Des Champs.  Read more »

Hvasstan win Alister Clark

Friday 15 March 2013, 9:39pm

Classy colt Hvasstan is on the way to an Australian Derby start after winning the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Crafty Irna treads a familiar autumn path

Friday 15 March 2013, 4:38pm

Crafty Irna will be kept to an autumn campaign that has a familiar sequence of races, continuing with the Aspiration Quality at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Se Sauver primed for $250,000 Gold Rush

Friday 15 March 2013, 4:35pm

The flying filly Se Sauver is set to score a breakthrough win in the Vobis Gold Rush at Bendigo after breaking a track record at her only start.  Read more »

Draw against Force Command in Guineas

Friday 15 March 2013, 4:18pm

A wide draw is against Force Command in the Bendigo Guineas but trainer Greg Eurell hopes the colt can overcome it and book a trip to Sydney.  Read more »

Collett to join Group One club in Guineas

Friday 15 March 2013, 2:51pm

Rebel Dane will give Jason Collett his best chance to ride a Group One winner when he lines up as one of the favourites in the Randwick Guineas.  Read more »

Firm track a key for The Jackal at Coast

Friday 15 March 2013, 2:48pm

The Jackal has cheated retirement and will strive to add the Gold Coast Stakes to his list of feature race wins.  Read more »

Fuerza out to continue Baker's golden run

Friday 15 March 2013, 1:43pm

Golden Slipper berths go on the line at Warwick Farm but Fuerza will be trying to confirm a different Group One target when he runs in the Skyline Stakes.  Read more »

Woorim retired due to hoof problems

Friday 15 March 2013, 1:22pm

Oakleigh Plate winner Woorim, who gave trainer Robert Heathcote his first Group One success, has been retired due to ongoing hoof problems.  Read more »

Jockey seriously injured at Cheltenham

Friday 15 March 2013, 11:01am

Jockey JT McNamara is in hospital with a serious neck injury after he fell from his mount in a race during the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Gray confident of High Fashion's stamina

Friday 15 March 2013, 9:32am

In the absence of Habibi and Fix, High Fashion is a warm favourite for the New Zealand Oaks at Trentham after her Lowland Stakes victory.  Read more »