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All Too Hard and Green Moon in Futurity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »