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All Too Hard and Green Moon in Futurity
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 4:55pm
Brilliant colt All Too Hard and Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon headline nominations for the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield. Read more »
Black Caviar nominated for William Reid
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 4:18pm
As expected, Black Caviar has been nominated for the Group One William Reid Stakes which could be the mare's final Melbourne start. Read more »
Darley confirms three runners in Diamond
Melbourne
Monday 18 February 2013, 1:07pm
Sheikh Mohammed's Darley has confirmed its three runners in the Blue Diamond, paying late entry fees for Montsegur and Metastasio. Read more »
Tim Clark wins first Hong Kong Group One
Hong Kong
Monday 18 February 2013, 1:02pm
Australian jockey Tim Clark has claimed his first Group One in Hong Kong, guiding the John Size-trained It Has To Be You to victory at Sha Tin. Read more »
Jockey Allan Chau fractures C2
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 6:37pm
Popular Northern Rivers jockey Allan Chau has been diagnosed with a fractured C2 after a fall at Grafton. Read more »
All Too Hard for Futurity and Guineas
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 6:16pm
Black Caviar's younger sibling All Too Hard will attempt back-to-back Group One wins in the Futurity Stakes and the Australian Guineas. Read more »
Villa Verde please trainer in workout
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 5:52pm
Villa Verde has been deposed as favourite for the Golden Slipper but trainer Shaun Dwyer is pleased with her progress. Read more »
Chris Waller could have five in the Apollo
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 5:19pm
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will nominate five horses for the Group Two Apollo Stakes at Warwick Farm. Read more »
David Hayes eyes yet another Blue Diamond
Melbourne
Sunday 17 February 2013, 4:23pm
David Hayes is upbeat about adding to his five Blue Diamond wins, saying his three runners are all over the odds. Read more »
Newmarket an outside chance for Caviar
Melbourne
Sunday 17 February 2013, 3:48pm
The immediate racing future of champion mare Black Caviar will be decided later this week with the Newmarket Handicap one of her options. Read more »
Rachel Alexandra serious but stable
Lexington
Sunday 17 February 2013, 3:28pm
The condition of Rachel Alexandra remains serious but veterinary surgeons are encouraged by her progress as she recovers from surgery. Read more »
Silver Slipper return for Whiskey Allround
Brisbane
Sunday 17 February 2013, 3:25pm
Whiskey Allround's autumn carnival campaign is taking shape as trainer Tony Gollan aims to iron out any kinks in the gelding's racing manners. Read more »
Hay List to run in Randwick barrier trial
Sydney
Sunday 17 February 2013, 2:11pm
The comeback of the world's second best sprinter Hay List steps up another gear when he runs in a barrier trial at Randwick. Read more »
Zarkandar cements Champion claims
London
Sunday 17 February 2013, 11:02am
Zarkander firms for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with trainer Paul Nicholls happy with his team heading to the Festival. Read more »
Track record for Australia’s adored Black Caviar
Saturday 16 February 2013, 9:36pm
With 22 wins from 22 starts, including 12 at Group 1 level, it was hard to imagine Black Caviar eclipsing her previous feats. But the great mare went to another level again on Saturday, breaking Special’s 25 year-old 1000m track record at Flemington when winning the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes. Read more »
Dunn suspended but back for Diamond day
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:47pm
Dwayne Dunn has been suspended for seven meetings at Flemington but will be back in time to ride on Blue Diamond Stakes day at Caulfield. Read more »
Caviar praised by beaten jockeys
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:28pm
It was always going to be mission impossible for the jockeys of the horses against Black Caviar and they were full of praise for the undefeated champion. Read more »
Cahill rapt in Boys On Tour
Brisbane
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:14pm
Boys On Tour has had his share of critics in recent years but jockey Michael Cahill believes he is racing in career best form. Read more »
Black Caviar storms back in Lightning win
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 6:07pm
Champion mare Black Caviar has returned to racing with a spectacular performance to win the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Bennetta steps up again to win
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 5:36pm
Bennetta has capped a big day for owner-breeder George Altomonte at Rosehill with victory in the Light Fingers Stakes. Read more »
Rebel Dane wins Royal Sovereign
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 5:20pm
Rebel Dane has put himself in the picture for Group One autumn goals with a brilliant last-to-first win in the Royal Sovereign Stakes. Read more »
Baster lands stakes double at Flemington
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 5:19pm
Jockey Stephen Baster has made his mark in his first city meeting back in Melbourne with a stakes double at Flemington including the CS Hayes Stakes. Read more »
Black Caviar better than ever
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 4:44pm
Champion mare Black Caviar has returned to racing with a spectacular performance to win the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Vanity win to Alzora timely for Hayes
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 4:19pm
A first-up win to Alzora was a special result for trainer David Hayes as it came on the same program as a race named after his late father Colin Hayes. Read more »
Overreach new Golden Slipper favourite
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 3:38pm
Gai Waterhouse has the new Golden Slipper favourite in Overreach, winner of the Widden Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Trainer's advice right for Bells Of Troy
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 3:22pm
A patient ride by Craig Newitt made all the difference to Bells Of Troy who upset the favourite in the Hilton Nicholas Handicap at Flemington. Read more »
Never Can Tell Slipper bound
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 3:00pm
Anthony Cummings is hoping Never Can Tell can make it all the way to the Golden Slipper after claiming his second win from as many starts. Read more »
Steps In Time wins Breeders Classic
Sydney
Saturday 16 February 2013, 2:35pm
Steps In Time has begun her autumn campaign with an all-the-way victory in the Group Two Breeders Classic at Rosehill. Read more »
Dany set for Kilmore Cup
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 2:10pm
Trainer Mick Price got one autumn campaign into motion for Dany The Fox at Flemington but has had a setback with star filly Samaready. Read more »
Casquets in contention for Diamond start
Melbourne
Saturday 16 February 2013, 1:48pm
A Listed win at Flemington by Casquets in the Talindert Stakes has trainer Mark Kavanagh considering backing the filly up in the $1 million Blue Diamond. Read more »
Rachel Alexandra's condition still serious
Lexington
Saturday 16 February 2013, 9:37am
Rachel Alexandra is reported to be alert as she continues to fight after undergoing surgery following complications from foaling. Read more »
Pierro pleases owner in barrier trial
Sydney
Friday 15 February 2013, 5:57pm
Owner Greg Kolivos is looking forward to racing his colt Pierro throughout the Sydney autumn, starting with the Hobartville Stakes. Read more »
Stackhouse lands five on end
Melbourne
Friday 15 February 2013, 5:38pm
Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has had a big day at Sale, riding five winners on end at the combined odds of more than 4000 to one. Read more »
Urquidez to make presence felt at Rosehill
Sydney
Friday 15 February 2013, 5:12pm
Urquidez is the forgotten horse of the Royal Sovereign Stakes but that suits his trainer Jarrod Austin as he prepares him for an autumn assault. Read more »
Hayes settles on Blue Diamond trio
Melbourne
Friday 15 February 2013, 4:09pm
Only exceptional performances at Flemington by Blue Palace or Great Esteem will convince David Hayes to revise his Blue Diamond plans. Read more »
O'Dea says alley no real help for Fantisha
Brisbane
Friday 15 February 2013, 3:40pm
Trainers normally prefer inside barriers but that isn't the case with Steve O'Dea who would prefer a wide gate for Fantisha at Doomben. Read more »
Ascot return a possibility for Caviar
Melbourne
Friday 15 February 2013, 3:34pm
World champion sprinter Black Caviar has a remote prospect of returning to Royal Ascot to attempt a repeat of her Diamond Jubilee Stakes win of last June. Read more »
Austin fined $5000 for positive swab
Brisbane
Friday 15 February 2013, 1:54pm
Central Queensland trainer Todd Austin has been fined $5000 after Playtime returned a positive swab to an anti-inflammatory after a Rockhampton win. Read more »
Former Australian Mental wins in Dubai
Dubai
Friday 15 February 2013, 7:33am
Australian Group One winner Mental will be aimed at the Golden Shaheen on World Cup night after winning his first start in Dubai. Read more »
Rachel Alexandra in battle for life
Lexington
Friday 15 February 2013, 7:26am
United States champion Rachel Alexandra is in a serious condition after suffering complications while delivering a foal. Read more »
Three jockeys to face stewards over bets
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 7:21pm
Jockeys Michelle Payne, Michael Walker and Anthony Darmanin have been called to answer questions about bets placed in accounts in their names. Read more »
Caviar all the rage - almost
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 6:06pm
Champion mare Black Caviar is expected to make light work of the Lightning Stakes field but a few rogue punters are hoping otherwise. Read more »
Hayes chasing sentimental win
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 6:05pm
Trainer David Hayes says a victory in the Group Three race named after his late father Colin would be every bit as significant as winning a Group One. Read more »
O'Shea to strike early with smart colt
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:22pm
Trainer John O'Shea will chase feature race wins with Group One placegetter Ashokan and high class mare Steps In Time at Rosehill. Read more »
Snowden brings up 1000 wins for Darley
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:18pm
Peter Snowden has trained his 1000th winner for Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation, bringing up the milestone in a maiden race at Gosford. Read more »
Breeders call for government to act
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 5:02pm
Hunter Valley breeders want mining and exploration licences issued under former minister Ian MacDonald to be suspended. Read more »
Syndication Open Day at Inglis in May
Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:55pm
Inglis will be throwing open the gates at their Newmarket complex on Sunday 5 May for a new Syndication Open Day where prospective investors can view a parade of newly acquired yearlings that are being offered for syndication. Read more »
Early punters keen on Secret Delight
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:31pm
Two outsiders have attracted support from pre-post punters in the Light Fingers Stakes but it is another roughie who will carry the hopes of Gerald Ryan. Read more »
Caviar rivals stake claims for second
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 4:16pm
As Black Caviar gets ready for win number 23 in the Lightning Stakes, seven rivals are preparing to race each other for second place. Read more »
Boys On Tour ready to deliver on promise
Brisbane
Thursday 14 February 2013, 3:20pm
Patinack Farm believes a record-breaking performance by Boys On Tour last start could be the turning point of his much maligned career. Read more »
Annenberg chasing black type in Talindert
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 3:01pm
A pleasing debut at Moonee Valley has trainer Pat Carey upbeat about the prospects of Annenberg who remains in the mix for the Blue Diamond Stakes. Read more »
Loutrel to get campaign back on track
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 2:51pm
Trainer Gary Portelli is keen for Loutrel to make amends for his debut failure when the two-year-old runs in the Canonbury Stakes. Read more »
Patience paying off with Revengeful
Sydney
Thursday 14 February 2013, 12:02pm
Hall of Fame trainer John Hawkes has taken a patient approach with Revengeful who is poised to chase his second successive win at Goulburn. Read more »
Black Caviar to be a positive influence
Melbourne
Thursday 14 February 2013, 11:57am
Black Caviar's return to racing will help put a positive spin on Australian sport in the wake of revelations of drug-taking, her trainer says. Read more »
Red Cadeaux a possibility for Dubai
London
Thursday 14 February 2013, 9:48am
Ed Dunlop has outlined plans for international Group One winner Red Cadeaux and new stable acquisition Unbridled Comman who is Cox Plate bound. Read more »
Sir Henry Cecil ready for new season
London
Thursday 14 February 2013, 7:41am
Frankel's trainer Sir Henry Cecil says his health has improved and he is looking forward to the new season. Read more »
Jockey complains of treatment from trainer
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:42pm
Trainer Troy Portelli is under investigation after jockey Dean Holland complained about his demeanour and behaviour towards him at Mornington. Read more »
Stewards grill McDonald over ride
Sydney
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:21pm
James McDonald has been told to exercise better judgment in future after stewards questioned him at length over one of his rides at Canterbury. Read more »
Royal Jester on best behaviour at Farm
Brisbane
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:19pm
Royal Jester has a history of staging rodeo exhibitions but was on his best behaviour at Eagle Farm when he scored a breakthrough win in the Timeform Handicap. Read more »
Hippopus bound for better things
Sydney
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6:18pm
The Gai Waterhouse-trained Hippopus underlined his staying potential with a dashing win at Canterbury, aided by a brilliant Jim Cassidy ride. Read more »
Lightning stepping stone for Shamexpress
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:54pm
Glen Boss got a look at Black Caviar in her recent exhibition gallop and knows he's virtually racing for second on Shamexpress in the Lightning Stakes. Read more »
Unbeaten colt poised for Aussie debut
Sydney
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:40pm
Chris Waller is heading into the Royal Sovereign Stakes with unbeaten New Zealand Sacred Falls who has adapted well to Sydney. Read more »
Tuscan Fire earns Caulfield Cup entry
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:16pm
Rejuvenated stayer Tuscan Fire has collected a Group win and earned a start in the Caulfield Cup with his Mornington Cup victory. Read more »
Casquets could earn Diamond berth
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 5:06pm
Mark Kavanagh says a shot at the Blue Diamond is a possibility for Casquets depending on how the filly performs in the Talindert Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Black Cash back a winner after illness
Brisbane
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 4:57pm
Months of devoted care and perseverance by trainer Kelly Doughty paid off when Black Cash was back in the winners' circle at Eagle Farm. Read more »
Jenny Duggan wins apprentices race
Sydney
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 4:50pm
Leading apprentice Jenny Duggan has steered Burbero to victory at Canterbury to give trainer Bjorn Baker a two state double. Read more »
Stackhouse wins Hareeba on Jolie Blonde
Mornington
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 4:34pm
Daniel Stackhouse has claimed his second stakes win in four days with victory aboard Jolie Bay in the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington. Read more »
Sydney filly claims top Vic 2yo race
Mornington
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 3:50pm
Sydney filly Twilight Royale has claimed her second Inglis bonus race with a solid victory in the Inglis Premier at Mornington. Read more »
Crack A Roadie to be OK for Diamond
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 3:43pm
Stephen Theodore was forced to scratch Crack A Roadie from the Inglis Premier after he got cast in his box but says the colt will be ready for the Blue Diamond. Read more »
Nicholls keen on Tidal's National claims
London
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 12:33pm
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls is pleased with the 74.5 kilogram topweight given to Tidal Bay for the Grand National. Read more »
Kinane in line for Aintree repeat
London
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 12:21pm
Retired jockey Mick Kinane will be aiming to win the Legends Charity race for the second time on Grand National day. Read more »
Seven to oppose Black Caviar in Lightning
Melbourne
Wednesday 13 February 2013, 11:32am
A field of eight has been declared for the Lightning Stakes featuring the return of champion Black Caviar at Flemington. Read more »
Shoot Out primed for return
Sydney
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 6:24pm
Trainer Chris Waller has no concerns about Shoot Out missing a barrier trial cancelled due to rain and has given him a solid gallop instead. Read more »
Derby prospect Vadashan to be shared
Sydney
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:22pm
A group of young racing enthusiasts will share in the ownership of Australian Derby candidate Vadashan. Read more »
Sacred Falls set for first Sydney start
Sydney
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:16pm
Unbeaten New Zealand colt Sacred Falls will have his first Australian test in the Royal Sovereign Stakes at Rosehill. Read more »
Moonee Valley planning for Black Caviar
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:13pm
The Moonee Valley Racing Club is planning a special race night if champion mare Black Caviar runs in its feature autumn sprint, the William Reid Stakes. Read more »
Snowden looks at WFA targets for Epaulette
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 5:11pm
Epaulette won't be seen until later in the Sydney autumn with Peter Snowden looking at weight-for-age races like the TJ Smith and All Aged Stakes. Read more »
Award Season gets a run in Mornington Cup
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 4:05pm
The scratching of Dame Claire has paved the way for up-and-coming stayer Award Season to gain a start in the Mornington Cup. Read more »
Moody looking for Lightning trifecta
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 4:01pm
Trainer Peter Moody will be responsible for both the quality and the quantity in the Lightning Stakes with three runners including Black Caviar. Read more »
Bella Rossie to run at Canterbury
Sydney
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 3:47pm
Trainer Gary Portelli will take the easiest path to stakes level with Bella Rossie and run her in a benchmark race at Canterbury. Read more »
Albrecht needs to bounce back: Snowden
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 3:44pm
Peter Snowden is looking for Albrecht to bounce back in the CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington after a disappointing first-up showing in Melbourne. Read more »
Black Caviar of old to run at Flemington
Melbourne
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 1:41pm
Trainer Peter Moody says racegoers will see the Black Caviar of old when she runs in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Read more »
Cheltenham Gold Cup loses two attractions
London
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 12:35pm
Sizing Europe is officially out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Flemenstar is in doubt for the Festival with a lung infection. Read more »
Three Bridges Thoroughbred Melbourne Premier Yearling Parade
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 10:16am
A sensational draft of 27 yearlings including Read more »
Frankel set to begin stallion duties
London
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 8:53am
Superstar Frankel is getting ready to serve some of the world's best mares as he embarks on his first season at stud. Read more »
Pierro to trial again on Friday
Sydney
Monday 11 February 2013, 5:43pm
New Zealander It's A Dundeel will step up preparations for the Australian Derby with a barrier trial test against Pierro. Read more »
Dear Demi begins Oaks campaign
Sydney
Monday 11 February 2013, 5:40pm
Clarry Conners is confident Oaks winner Dear Demi can pick up where she left off but admits her stablemate Satin Shoes will battle against Black Caviar. Read more »
Napayshini to begin Slipper countdown
Sydney
Monday 11 February 2013, 5:10pm
The Golden Slipper dream will take a step closer to reality if Napayshini can live up to expectations in the Canonbury Stakes. Read more »
Scratchings may hold Mornington key
Melbourne
Monday 11 February 2013, 5:05pm
Award Season and Angola who are emergency acceptors, could prove hard to beat if they gain a run in the Mornington Cup. Read more »
Black Caviar set for Melbourne finale
Melbourne
Monday 11 February 2013, 5:04pm
World champion mare Black Caviar will at least have some opposition when she farewells Melbourne in the Lightning Stakes. Read more »
Racing an example to other sports
Melbourne
Monday 11 February 2013, 4:52pm
Victoria's peak horseracing body says other sports should look to its example in their bid to improve integrity following the ACC investigation. Read more »
Tax Benefits of Owning a Racehorse
Monday 11 February 2013, 12:53pm
As any horse owner will tell you, there is possibly no greater joy than seeing your horse winning and sharing that joy with your fellow co-owners. Read more »
Youthful Jack cracks $1 million barrier
Hobart
Sunday 10 February 2013, 6:26pm
A victory in the Listed Thomas Lyons Stakes at Hobart has lifted Taree galloper Youthful Jack past $1 million prize money. Read more »
Boss and Weir combine for Hobart Cup win
Hobart
Sunday 10 February 2013, 6:11pm
Glen Boss has claimed his first Hobart Cup and trainer Darren Weir his fourth with the strong performance of Hurdy Gurdy Man in the Group Three feature. Read more »
Symons back on Hosting at Flemington
Hobart
Sunday 10 February 2013, 5:49pm
Chris Symons will renew his association with three-year-old Hosting in the CS Hayes Stakes with Craig Williams opting to ride another horse. Read more »
Hay List comeback gathers momentum
Sydney
Sunday 10 February 2013, 5:31pm
Hay List's comeback from injury has stepped up another notch with the giant sprinter being given a testing workout between races at Gosford. Read more »
Green Roller wins Strutt Stakes
Hobart
Sunday 10 February 2013, 5:06pm
The David Hayes-trained Green Roller has wont the Listed Strutt Stakes in Hobart and will head to the Tasmanian Oaks and possibly Australian Oaks. Read more »
Red Tracer to return in Breeders Classic
Sydney
Sunday 10 February 2013, 4:37pm
Chris Waller-trained stablemates Red Tracer and Nocturnelle will to battle against each other in the Breeders' Classic at Rosehill. Read more »
Facile Tigre primed for Oakleigh Plate
Brisbane
Sunday 10 February 2013, 3:38pm
Facile Tigre is on target for another tilt at the Oakleigh Plate and is in the best shape of his career according to trainer Jason McLachlan. Read more »
One more Melbourne run for All Too Hard
Melbourne
Sunday 10 February 2013, 3:30pm
Star colt All Too Hard is likely to have only one more Melbourne run before his Sydney autumn campaign and a trip to Europe. Read more »