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Baker continues impressive run of form

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 4:41pm

Quick's The Word maintained her perfect record at Canterbury, ensuring trainer Bjorn Baker's star continues to rise.  Read more »

Tasmania's star two-year-old wins again

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 4:17pm

Tasmania's unbeaten juvenile Grand Tycoon has stretched his sequence to six-from-six in the Gold Sovereign Stakes at Mowbray.  Read more »

Rawiller brings up milestone at Sandown

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 4:10pm

A win aboard three-year-old Bishops Castle at Sandown has given jockey Brad Rawiller the 2000th win of his career.  Read more »

Myboycharlie is in charge

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 3:51pm

MYBOYCHARLIE 2yo Charles In Charge kick started his career with an impressive win at Sandown-Hillside only days before leading Golden Slipper chance, Charlie Boy, is scheduled to return in the ATC Silver Slipper Stakes Gr.2(1200m) in Sydney this Saturday.  Read more »

Bowman keen to make most of Proisir chance

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 3:40pm

Nash Rawiller's commitment to the Gai Waterhouse-trained Pierro has opened the door for Hugh Bowman to ride the top colt's stablemate Proisir.  Read more »

Barakey passed to run in Newmarket Hcp

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 3:19pm

Barakey has won a jump-out in front of stewards and is right to take his place in the Newmarket Handicap after being scratched from the Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Guineas draw won't stop colt: Williams

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 11:43am

All Too Hard has retained his stranglehold on Australian Guineas favouritism despite a wide draw, with rivals hoping for the best against the in-form colt.  Read more »

Adam Durrant fined for treatment breach

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 7:05pm

Visting Perth trainer Adam Durrant has been fined $10,000 by Victorian stewards after being found guilty of planning to treat Mr Moet on raceday.  Read more »

It's A Dundeel confirmed for Hobartville

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 5:54pm

Looks might be deceiving as far as Bjorn Baker is concerned as he helps prepare It's A Dundeel for a return to racing in the Hobartville Stakes.  Read more »

Mud to help The Cleaner in Launceston Cup

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 4:51pm

The prospect of a wet track can help The Cleaner turn the tables on his Hobart Cup conqueror Hurdy Gurdy Man in the Launceston Cup.  Read more »

Weir in with genuine chances in two states

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 4:47pm

Darren Weir is chasing a Launceston Cup win with Hurdy Gurdy Man but could have success in two states with Lonhspresso who lines up at Sandown.  Read more »

Conners laments Hay List trial withdrawal

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 4:28pm

There was no one more disappointed than rival trainer Clarry Conners when Hay List didn't front for a Warwick Farm barrier trial.  Read more »

Berry out to enhance premiership ambitions

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 3:57pm

Tommy Berry will be trying to stake a further claim for Sydney jockeys' premiership honours with six rides at Canterbury.  Read more »

Your'e So Good cleared for Aust Guineas

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 1:02pm

All Too Hard has a stranglehold on the Australian Guineas but trainer Nigel Blackiston is happy to give filly You're So Good her chance against the boys.  Read more »

Luckygray topweight for Newmarket Handicap

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 12:41pm

Perth galloper Luckygray has been given topweight of 58kg for the Group One Newmarket Handicap with favourite Moment Of Change to carry 56.5kg.  Read more »

Chapple-Hyam to face BHA panel on charges

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 12:02pm

Derby-winning trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam will attend a British Horseracing Authority hearing over charges he misled officials.  Read more »

Botti banks on Planteur progress for Dubai

Tuesday 26 February 2013, 11:54am

Marco Botti is a convinced a lead-up run will help Planteur improve on his 2012 third placing when he contests next month's Dubai World Cup.  Read more »

Jim Cassidy to ride Sacred Falls

Monday 25 February 2013, 6:24pm

Jim Cassidy will replace New Zealand jockey Leith Innes aboard Sacred Falls in the Hobartville Stakes when the colt takes on Pierro.  Read more »

More Joyous wins barrier trial

Monday 25 February 2013, 5:49pm

More Joyous has won a barrier trial as she prepares for a comeback to racing in the Group One Canterbury Stakes.  Read more »

Charlie Boy in next step to the Slipper

Monday 25 February 2013, 5:47pm

Gerald Ryan is looking to Charlie Boy to cement his place in the Golden Slipper with a qualifying victory in the Silver Slipper at Rosehill.  Read more »

Rebel Dane to take on Pierro

Monday 25 February 2013, 5:14pm

Pierro will be the star attraction in the Hobartville Stakes but Rebel Dane is primed to take him on if he is vulnerable first-up.  Read more »

Karuta Queen to resume at Flemington

Monday 25 February 2013, 5:13pm

One of the fastest fillies of her year, Karuta Queen is due to resume in the Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington for new trainer Peter Moody.  Read more »

Allan Chau to be out for six months

Monday 25 February 2013, 4:30pm

Injured jockey Allan Chau is in good spirits as he begins a six month recuperation from serious injuries suffered in a fall at Grafton.  Read more »

Hurdy Gurdy Man set for Cups double

Monday 25 February 2013, 4:22pm

Trainer Darren Weir isn't sure there's any improvement in his hardy stayer Hurdy Gurdy Man, but he's hoping there won't need to be.  Read more »

$50,000 Bonus won by Everage in Canberra

Monday 25 February 2013, 9:08am

Two-year-old filly Everage took her racetrack earnings to over seven times her yearling sale purchase price when winning the 1000m Lightning Ridge 2YO Plate at Canberra on Sunday.  Read more »

Boss wins Kilmore Cup on Dany The Fox

Sunday 24 February 2013, 6:36pm

Big race jockey Glen Boss has partnered the Mick Price-trained Dany The Fox to victory in the $200,000 Kilmore Cup.  Read more »

Golden Slipper unlikely for Diamond winner

Sunday 24 February 2013, 6:11pm

Trainer Daniel Clarken says Blue Diamond Stakes winner Miracles Of Life is unlikely to stay in training for the Golden Slipper.  Read more »

Waller to make tough decision

Sunday 24 February 2013, 5:31pm

Trainer Chris Waller will monitor Tougher Than Ever before deciding whether the colt backs up to take on All Too Hard or Pierro.  Read more »

All Too Hard to back up in Guineas

Sunday 24 February 2013, 5:27pm

Trainer John Hawkes has confirmed All Too Hard will back up in the Australian Guineas after two wins against older horses.  Read more »

Milestones keep coming for Chris Waller

Sunday 24 February 2013, 3:55pm

Trainer Chris Waller is setting new targets after passing the 100 winner mark for the season which still has long way to go.  Read more »

Albrecht primed to show best in Guineas

Sunday 24 February 2013, 3:49pm

Peter Snowden is maintaining the faith with Albrecht who will take on All Too Hard in the Australian Guineas at Flemington.  Read more »

Decision Time is Tuesday for Conners

Sunday 24 February 2013, 2:40pm

Injiury-plagued sprinter Decision Time is primed for a comeback with the Newmarket Handicap a possible beginning.  Read more »

Group One winners to jump out at Doomben

Sunday 24 February 2013, 1:21pm

Wet weather threatens to interrupt an important set of jump-outs at Doomben featuring Group One winners Solzhenitsyn and Temple Of Boom.  Read more »

Mullins breaks O'Brien's jumps record

Sunday 24 February 2013, 11:31am

Trainer Willie Mullins has broken Aidan O'Brien's long-standing record for the number of jumps winners in an Irish season with the promise of more to come.  Read more »

Skytrain wins Group Three Southern Cross

Saturday 23 February 2013, 5:59pm

Darley stable stalwart Skytrain has improved on his record with victory in the Group Three Southern Cross Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Better Than Ready earns Newmarket start

Saturday 23 February 2013, 5:45pm

The Group One Newmarket Handicap is the goal for outstanding colt Better Than Ready after his dominant win in the Falvelon Quality at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Alma's Fury in upset Apollo Stakes win

Saturday 23 February 2013, 5:20pm

Alma's Fury has surprised punters and his trainer with victory in the Apollo Stakes at Warwick Farm in the wet.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis wins dramatic Oakleigh Plate

Saturday 23 February 2013, 5:06pm

Mrs Onassis has taken out the Group One Oakleigh Plate which went ahead without the favourite Barakey who was scratched at the barriers.  Read more »

Tears of joy greet Blue Diamond winner

Saturday 23 February 2013, 4:25pm

Caulfield racecourse erupted into cheers and tears as Miracles Of Life and Lauren Stojakovic claimed the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Perth trainer called before Vic stewards

Saturday 23 February 2013, 4:03pm

Perth trainer Adam Durrant has been called before stewards in Melbourne to explain treatments he says he was preparing for his horse Mr Moet.  Read more »

She's Clean gives Waller season century

Saturday 23 February 2013, 3:59pm

She's Clean has brought up a century of wins for trainer Chris Waller this season and given her sire Redoute's Choice his 100th stakes winner.  Read more »

Waller celebrates 100th win with one more

Saturday 23 February 2013, 3:45pm

Trainer Chris Waller celebrated his 100th winner for the season in Sydney with another 20 minutes later in Melbourne.  Read more »

All Too Hard impresses with Futurity win

Saturday 23 February 2013, 3:40pm

All Too Hard has claimed his second weight-for-age Group One success in a row with a brilliant win in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Super Cool too brilliant in Autumn Classic

Saturday 23 February 2013, 3:18pm

The two favourites have fought out the finish of the Autumn Classic with Super Cool's turn of foot proving the difference between him and Fiveandahalfstar.  Read more »

Youngster Bro does a good job in the wet

Saturday 23 February 2013, 2:31pm

Good Job Bro has ignited the Golden Slipper dream for trans-Tasman trainer John Sargent with victory at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Ace plan gets Group Two result for Meliora

Saturday 23 February 2013, 2:16pm

Trainer Peter Moody hatched the plan and jockey Luke Nolen executed it perfectly to get Meliora home in the Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Lane posts first city win as senior rider

Saturday 23 February 2013, 1:44pm

Damian Lane has capped a successful first week as a senior jockey with a city win on rejuvenated mare Secret Liaison at Caulfield.  Read more »

Australian Guineas on Emperor's agenda

Saturday 23 February 2013, 1:07pm

A start in next week's Australian Guineas at Flemington could be on the cards for Caulfield winner Grand Emperor.  Read more »

Ferguson ponders Cotton Mill Festival aim

Saturday 23 February 2013, 11:32am

Trainer John Ferguson is approaching the Cheltenham Festival from three different angles with last year's hardluck story Cotton Mill.  Read more »

Blue Diamond favourite ready to produce

Friday 22 February 2013, 5:42pm

Blue Diamond favourite Miracles Of Life has arrived in Melbourne for the big race in perfect order, according to trainer Dan Clarken.  Read more »

Redoute's Choice closing in on milestone

Friday 22 February 2013, 3:52pm

Champion stallion Redoute's Choice is poised to produce his 100th black-type winner and it could come at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Gatewood to start new direction for OTI

Friday 22 February 2013, 3:12pm

A syndicator who has had consistent success with European horses teams up in the Apollo Stakes with a horseman who has made an art form of training them.  Read more »

Green Moon set for Futurity Stakes return

Friday 22 February 2013, 3:09pm

The Lloyd Williams-owned stayer Green Moon will be out to match Phar Lap as the Melbourne Cup winner resumes racing in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Distance rise to suit Mr Moet at Caulfield

Friday 22 February 2013, 2:36pm

An encouraging Melbourne debut from Perth galloper Mr Moet has trainer Adam Durrant confident the gelding can figure in his two main autumn targets.  Read more »

Forster aims for two-state feature double

Friday 22 February 2013, 2:22pm

Desleigh Forster is aiming for black-type wins in two states with Adebisi in the Group One Oakleigh Plate and I'm Cool in the Listed Falvelon Quality.  Read more »

Grisedale duo primed for Bathurst Cup

Friday 22 February 2013, 1:33pm

The husband and wife team of Jon and Donna Grisedale have their eyes firmly on the Bathurst Cup after making Magic Ivy a late entry for the $25,000 race.  Read more »

Igugu succumbs to Sajjhaa at Meydan

Friday 22 February 2013, 11:15am

The Godolphin stable's Sajjhaa has lowered the colours of South African star Igugu in the Balanchine Stakes at Meydan.  Read more »

Testa Trio & More Than Ready Sons

Friday 22 February 2013, 9:23am

Three Stakes winner's last week and now globetrotting Testa Rossa mare Ortensia kicks off her autumn campaign in the Group 1 MRC Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield this weekend.  Read more »

Penpix of Hall of Fame inductees

Thursday 21 February 2013, 9:59pm

Penpix of the inductees into Australia's Racing Hall of Fame including Black Caviar and Carbine who has been elevated to legend status.  Read more »

Black Caviar inducted into Hall of Fame

Thursday 21 February 2013, 9:38pm

Black Caviar has been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame and Carbine has been elevated to Legend status.  Read more »

Futurity result crucial to Guineas plans

Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:53pm

The Futurity Stakes performance of All Too Hard is set to have a major impact on the Australian Guineas with the star colt slated to run in both races.  Read more »

Walter to up the ante for autumn carnival

Thursday 21 February 2013, 4:25pm

A trio of Group One winners headline trainer Guy Walter's Warwick Farm team but there will be plenty of interest in a stablemate with lesser credentials.  Read more »

Woorim ready despite midweek flight drama

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:50pm

Woorim is aiming for back-to-back wins in the Oakleigh Plate but his title defence was nearly grounded by transport difficulties.  Read more »

Brasch in Ideal Position for Farm sprint

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:30pm

Mudgee-based trainer Jeff Brasch has his sprinter Ideal Position ready for a return to city racing in the Southern Cross Stakes.  Read more »

Rawiller super keen ahead of Farm return

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:23pm

Some promising rides and the chance to gallop star colt Pierro has top jockey Nash Rawiller buoyant about his return to racing at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Moody upbeat despite Diamond scratching

Thursday 21 February 2013, 3:11pm

Peter Moody's chances of adding another Blue Diamond to his record took a blow with an injury to Thermal Current but he says he still has three live chances.  Read more »

Shamal Wind at peak for target race

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:57pm

All the pieces have fallen into place for Shamal Wind in the lead-up to her open company debut in the Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Better weather a boost for Funtantes

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:26pm

Improving weather and track conditions are a positive sign for the racing pattern of Funtantes, according to trainer Robert Heathcote.  Read more »

Potential the key to Subiaso Classic hopes

Thursday 21 February 2013, 2:15pm

A questionable theory and an improving horse support the prospects of emerging young stayer Subiaso in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield.  Read more »

Thermal Current out of the Blue Diamond

Thursday 21 February 2013, 12:48pm

Thermal Current has become the latest Blue Diamond Stakes casualty with his withdrawal leaving a field of 14 for the $1 million two-year-old race.  Read more »

National Hunt disappointment for O'Brien

Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:46am

Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien has saddled up his first two runners under National Hunt rules in more than eight years - without success.  Read more »

Davies has Quirindi features in his sights

Thursday 21 February 2013, 11:31am

Trainer Leon Davies will be out to repeat his 2011 haul when he saddles up two strong feature race chances at the Quirindi Cup meeting.  Read more »

Hayes resurgence continues at Sandown

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:53pm

The reinstatement of the Hayes name among Australia's leading trainers is well underway with another winner at Sandown.  Read more »

Hayes fancies his Blue Diamond outsiders

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 5:47pm

Trainer David Hayes has the best record of any Blue Diamond trainer and he believes he can improve on it at Caulfield.  Read more »

Jumping career awaits Mein Schadenfreude

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:49pm

Robert Heathcote believes Mein Schadenfreude can make the grade as a hurdler after his breakthrough win at Doomben.  Read more »

Pierro poised for special Farm gallop

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 4:19pm

Crack colt Pierro will have an exhibition gallop between races at Warwick Farm as trainer Gai Waterhouse finalises preparations for his return.  Read more »

Lane to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 3:12pm

Former champion apprentice Geoff Lane, a golden boy of Australian racing in the 1950s, is to be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame  Read more »

Shinn excited about return to the saddle

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:56pm

Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Blake Shinn returns to race riding this week and he is looking forward to making an immediate impact.  Read more »

Emotion surrounds Monton's Apollo return

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2:42pm

There will be mixed emotions for connections of proven stakes performer Monton when he returns in the Apollo Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Ortensia, Woorim in Plate comebacks

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:39pm

A field of 14 has been declared for the Group One Oakleigh Plate with top sprinters Ortensia and Woorim set to resume in the famous Caulfield sprint.  Read more »

All Too Hard, Cup hero headline Futurity

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 12:17pm

All Too Hard will clash with Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon as he tries for back-to-back Group One wins in the Futurity Stakes.  Read more »

Kauto Star to show new skills at Newbury

Wednesday 20 February 2013, 11:17am

Fans of jumps legend Kauto Star will be given an insight into his career as a dressage horse when the 13-year-old makes an appearance at Newbury.  Read more »

Boss looking to extend championship lead

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 6:34pm

Glen Boss is on track to win the first jockeys' championship of his career and can extend his 17-win lead at Sandown.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis confirmed for Oakleigh Plate

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:43pm

An impressive track gallop from Mrs Onassis has convinced trainer Gerald Ryan to give the mare her chance in the Group One Oakleigh Plate.  Read more »

Three jockeys fined for betting offences

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 5:33pm

Jockeys Michelle Payne, Anthony Darmanin and Michael Walker have each been fined $1000 after pleading guilty to betting on thoroughbred races.  Read more »

Portelli keeps plans in check for 2YO team

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:55pm

Two mares will be at the forefront of Gary Portelli's Warwick Farm team as the trainer tries to build on the momentum created by Rebel Dane.  Read more »

Laser Hawk set for Apollo Stakes comeback

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 4:06pm

A minor hoof issue has cleared in time for Group One winner Laser Hawk to take his place against Sydney's weight-for-age stars in the Apollo Stakes.  Read more »

McEvoy sticks with Guelph in Diamond

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 3:28pm

Kerrin McEvoy will ride Guelph in the Blue Diamond Stakes, believing the filly is the best equipped of Darley's trio to handle the high-pressure contest.  Read more »

Glass Harmonium on Australian Cup path

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 2:56pm

Glass Harmonium returns in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield with Mike Moroney looking for the middle-distance star to establish his autumn credentials.  Read more »

Nikolic disqualification reduced on appeal

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 1:29pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has had his two-year disqualification for threatening Victoria's chief steward reduced.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Blue Diamond favourites

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 11:56am

Guelph and Miracles Of Life have drawn at opposite ends of the starting gates for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Nicky Henderson outlines Festival squad

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:11am

Trainer Nicky Henderson says he doesn't think he can repeat his seven Cheltenham Festival winners but has several leading chances.  Read more »

Rachel Alexandra continues to improve

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 9:02am

The condition of champion mare Rachel Alexandra has improved to serious but stable after surgery due to complications from foaling.  Read more »

Black Caviar to miss Newmarket

Tuesday 19 February 2013, 8:24am

The William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley is set to be Black Caviar's farewell to Melbourne racing following a decision to miss the Newmarket Hcp.  Read more »

Vasil fined $10,000 for treatment breach

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:34pm

Trainer Tony Vasil has been fined $10,000 for breaching rules regarding raceday treatment of Classic Elle.  Read more »

Apollo Stakes sets the standard for autumn

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:17pm

Seven Group winners are among the 14 entries for the Apollo Stakes, a pre-cursor to the Grop One Chipping Norton Stakes  Read more »

Brad Rawiller ready for Caulfield return

Monday 18 February 2013, 6:02pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller is fit and ready to resume riding at Caulfield after his momentum was halted by a broken bone in his foot.  Read more »

Mrs Onassis still in the Oakleigh Plate

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:32pm

A final decision on whether Mrs Onassis goes to Melbourne for the Oakleigh Plate will be made after she has a testing galllop at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hay List shows he still has winning spirit

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:30pm

Hay List has won a barrier trial at Randwick to tick another box in his comeback from injury and illness.  Read more »

Theodore and Clarken chasing Diamond glory

Monday 18 February 2013, 5:10pm

Stephen Theodore and family friend Daniel Clarken are both chasing the biggest win of their careers as rivals in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »