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Baker continues impressive run of form
Sydney
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
Launceston
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Dublin
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Brisbane
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
London
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
Lexington
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
Melbourne
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Sydney
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
Sydney
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
Melbourne
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 »