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Woorim on target for Oakleigh Plate

Saturday 2 February 2013, 2:04pm

Woorim's Oakleigh Plate title defence is taking shape with the gelding pleasing his trainer Robert Heathcote in an exhibition gallop at Doomben.  Read more »

Winta Chiller gives Pecora first city win

Saturday 2 February 2013, 2:01pm

Home-bred filly Winta Chiller has provided Ross Pecora with his first city success as a trainer with a strong performance at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sizing Europe bids for Cottage repeat

Saturday 2 February 2013, 7:25am

Leading Cheltenham Festival contender Sizing Europe will bid to win his second Cottage Chase at Punchestown.  Read more »

Murray up for Rosehill challenge

Friday 1 February 2013, 6:03pm

After recovering from a serious knee injury apprentice jockey Rachael Murray is relishing being back in the saddle.  Read more »

Rosehill test for Court Connection

Friday 1 February 2013, 5:12pm

Court Connection and Iking will bid to make Danny Williams' trip from Goulburn to Sydney worthwhile when they run at Rosehill.  Read more »

Dany has a Doncaster dream

Friday 1 February 2013, 4:36pm

A Doncaster Mile start is a dream that could take on some reality for connections of Dany The Fox after he runs at Caulfield.  Read more »

Shamus Award out to earn Diamond berth

Friday 1 February 2013, 3:50pm

Shamus Award is out to press his claims for a Blue Diamond Stakes start when he resumes in the Listed Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sapphire Coast stepping stone to Rosehil

Friday 1 February 2013, 3:38pm

South Coast trainer Luke Pepper has high ambitions for Freetoair is che can win the Town Plate at the Sapphire Coast.  Read more »

Barrier ideal for General Exhibit

Friday 1 February 2013, 3:33pm

Helen Page received a pleasant surprise when General Exhibit drew a favourable barrier for the Channel Seven Handicap at Doomben.  Read more »

All Too Hard wins jumpout at Flemington

Friday 1 February 2013, 3:27pm

Caulfield Guineas winner All Too Hard has won a jumpout at Flemington ahead of his anticipated return to racing in the Group One C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Black Caviar returns to the track

Friday 1 February 2013, 3:20pm

World champion sprinter Black Caviar makes her first public appearance since returning from England when she gallops at Caulfield.  Read more »

Minimum penalties announced for offences

Friday 1 February 2013, 12:08am

The Australian Racing Board has announced minimum penalties for a range of integrity offences from tubing horses to jockeys betting.  Read more »

Cummings' dilemma over Diamond Earth

Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:48pm

Trainer Anthony Cummings is tossing up whether to start his smart filly Diamond Earth at Moonee Valley or Caulfield this weekend.  Read more »

Sad end for Group One winner Eagle Falls

Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:21pm

Group One winner Eagle Falls has been euthanased after breaking down during trackwork at David Hayes' Euroa property.  Read more »

Guide to Black Caviar celebrations

Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:14pm

Guide to Black Caviar celebrations  Read more »

Black Caviar returns to Caulfield

Thursday 31 January 2013, 5:07pm

Black Caviar will make a rare public appearance with an exhibition gallop between races at her home track of Caulfield.  Read more »

Sessions undergoes surgery

Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:38pm

A week after his withdrawal from the Canterbury Classic, Sessions has had surgery to remove a testicle.  Read more »

Group One goal for Albrecht

Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:37pm

Albrecht will step out for his Melbourne debut in the Manfred Stakes, kicking off a campaign aimed at the Group One Australian Guineas.  Read more »

Stakes goal for Amalfi Dreams

Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:26pm

Amalfi Dreams will earn black type recognition if she wins the Nudgee Quality, and vindicate a decision by her owners to delay a stud career.  Read more »

Pride banking on filly to overcome hurdles

Thursday 31 January 2013, 4:09pm

A crack at stakes company awaits emerging filly Unimpeachable if she can continue on her winning way at Rosehill.  Read more »

First Command closes in on $1 million

Thursday 31 January 2013, 3:59pm

A shot at a major Melbourne sprint and financial prestige will be the rewards for smart sprinter First Command if he wins at Caulfield.  Read more »

Hay List enjoys a day out

Thursday 31 January 2013, 3:37pm

Top sprinter Hay List has been the star attraction at Wyong where he has stretched his legs in a leisurely exhibition gallop.  Read more »

Holt suspended for a month over fall

Thursday 31 January 2013, 2:52pm

Stewards have suspended apprentice Aidan Holt for careless riding in relation to a fall at the Gold Coast which left three jockeys in hospital  Read more »

Retrial sought in Karakatsanis case

Thursday 31 January 2013, 12:17pm

Sydney trainer Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony will seek a retrial following their disqualifications for allegedly intending to stomach tube a horse.  Read more »

Godbolt keen on city challenge for filly

Thursday 31 January 2013, 11:30am

Port Macquarie-based trainer Neil Godbolt says the recent wet weather hasn't impacted on filly Al Nova's preparation for a race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Ortensia to trial on Tuesday

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 6:21pm

Triple Group One winner Ortensia will use a barrier trial at Rosehill to step up preparations for a likely clash with Black Caviar.  Read more »

Diamond hopes to press claims

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 6:02pm

Eight entrants in the Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield are among the 49 youngsters paid up for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Said Com set to star at Rosehill

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 5:49pm

Chris Waller will take a slightly different approach to the autumn with proven Group performer Said Com, who heads a strong team for him at Rosehill.  Read more »

Avoid Lightning fresh for Caulfield sprint

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 5:29pm

A Listed race at Caulfield will determine the autumn path for talented South Australian mare Avoid Lightning.  Read more »

Mixed fortunes for Cassidy at Farm

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 5:10pm

Gallinari gave Larry Cassidy some cause for celebration at Eagle Farm after he lost two arguments in the stewards' room earlier in the day.  Read more »

Symons back riding this weekend

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 4:43pm

Popular jockey Chris Symons makes his return from a broken foot with three rides for leading South Australian trainer Tony McEvoy at Morphettville.  Read more »

Election to impact on Sydney spring races

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 4:29pm

Race programmers may have to do some tweaking to the proposed schedule this spring in light of the announcement of a September federal election.  Read more »

Better Than Ready "soft" for Sydney return

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 4:06pm

Better Than Ready will resume at Rosehill provided the track is no worse than slow as trainer Kelly Schweida eyes Group One targets for the colt.  Read more »

My Quest For Peace to miss autumn

Wednesday 30 January 2013, 3:58pm

Imported galloper My Quest For Peace, an Australian Cup hopeful, has succumbed to a lung infection and will miss the autumn.  Read more »

Hogan toppled after 31 years on top

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 6:23pm

Curraghmore Stud has become the leading seller at the Karaka Premier Sale, ending a 31-year streak at the top for Cambridge Stud.  Read more »

No Newmarket for Hay List

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:55pm

Trainer John McNair says there is no chance of comeback sprinter Hay List defending his Newmarket Handicap title.  Read more »

Manfred return for untapped Hosting

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:51pm

Greg Eurell will give three-year-old Hosting the chance to prove himself during the autumn with feature races in Melbourne and Sydney in the pipeline.  Read more »

Wet track no problem for Taxmeifyoucan

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:49pm

Rebel Dane will not run at Rosehill but a wet track holds no fears for trainer Greg Hickman who will send Taxmeifyoucan to the races.  Read more »

Barakey wins Perth trial

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:45pm

Star Perth sprinter Barakey showed he was in top form ahead of his planned trip to Melbourne, winning a barrier trial at Belmont.  Read more »

Englebrecht escapes the coal

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:44pm

Trainer Jeff Englebrecht has moved his stable from Muswellbrook to Wyong after selling his property to coal miner Mt Arthur Coal.  Read more »

Crack A Roadie on target for Diamond

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:33pm

One of the leading Blue Diamond contenders, Crack A Roadie, has continued his build up to the autumn with a pleasing hitout against older horses.  Read more »

Samaready dazzles in trial

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 5:07pm

Blue Diamond Stakes winner Samaready has shown in a trial at Caulfield she is over the troubles that cost her a spring campaign.  Read more »

Top mainland stables enter Hobart Cup

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 3:26pm

The first leg of Tasmania's major racing double, the Hobart Cup, has attracted entries from Sydney and Melbourne  Read more »

New sale king pays tribute to Sir Patrick

Tuesday 29 January 2013, 3:19pm

Curraghmore Stud has ended a 31-year streak by Cambridge Stud to become the leading seller at New Zealand's Premier Yearling Sale.  Read more »

Trainer wins his own Mornington race

Monday 28 January 2013, 5:34pm

Trainer Brett Scott has been rewarded for his generosity when he won a race he sponsors at Mornington with Verification.  Read more »

Ryan to unveil another Snitzel youngster

Monday 28 January 2013, 5:12pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan is excited about the prospects of El Sasso but is unsure how the colt will handle a wet track.  Read more »

Moody to sort through Diamond team

Monday 28 January 2013, 4:58pm

Trainer Peter Moody will sort through some more Blue Diamond candidates in jumpouts at Caulfield on Tuesday.  Read more »

Half-sister to Fix sells for $800,000

Monday 28 January 2013, 4:17pm

A half-sister to Filly of the Year series leader Fix was sold to Alan Bell for $800,000, the best price for a filly early on day one at Karaka.  Read more »

Trainer under investigation after raid

Monday 28 January 2013, 4:06pm

Mornington trainer Nathan McPherson is under investigation from stewards after a raid on his stables led to suspicions he had treated a horse due to race.  Read more »

Barrier trials rescheduled due to rain

Monday 28 January 2013, 3:48pm

Autumn Group One stars including More Joyous have had their barrier trials delayed by rain in Sydney.  Read more »

Hvasstan ready for autumn return

Monday 28 January 2013, 3:32pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis recieved a pleasant surprise when he trialled his top-class colt Hvasstan in preparation for an autumn return.  Read more »

Camilleri vindicated by big sale

Monday 28 January 2013, 12:04pm

A Fastnet Rock-Celebria colt sold for $1.975 million was the highlight on day one of the Premier Yearling Sale, where the average rose but the median fell.  Read more »

Hurricane Fly wins Irish Champion Hurdle

Monday 28 January 2013, 11:25am

A third win in the Irish Champion Hurdle has Hurricane Fly primed to win the English equivalent at the Cheltenham Festival.  Read more »

Another international win for Williams

Sunday 27 January 2013, 7:07pm

Australian jockey Craig Williams has claimed another big race, steering Ruud Awakening to victory in the Karaka Million in Auckland.  Read more »

Miracles Of Life all the rage for Diamond

Sunday 27 January 2013, 6:13pm

Fillies Miracles Of Life and Guelph are one-two in betting for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes, Victoria's richest race for juveniles.  Read more »

Unbeaten colt set for return

Sunday 27 January 2013, 5:29pm

Unbeaten colt Rebel Dane begins his quest for autumn Classic riches against older horses at Rosehill.  Read more »

Shamexpress potential excites O'Brien

Sunday 27 January 2013, 4:41pm

Danny O'Brien is preparing to send Shamexpress into battle against Black Caviar in the Lightning Stakes on his way to the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Oaks winner Dear Demi nears a return

Sunday 27 January 2013, 4:09pm

Victorian Oaks winner Dear Demi will have a barrier trial ahead of her scheduled return in the Light Fingers Stakes.  Read more »

Smasher to lift profile

Sunday 27 January 2013, 1:42pm

Robert Heathcote thinks so much of lightly-raced three-year-old Smasher he has entered him for the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington in March.  Read more »

Frankie Dettori looking forward to return

Sunday 27 January 2013, 1:22pm

Frankie Dettori says he misses racing and is looking forward to his return when he finishes a ban for testing positive to a prohibited drug.  Read more »

Russell Baze rides in 50,000th race

Sunday 27 January 2013, 1:21pm

World record holding jockey Russell Baze has notched another milestone, riding in his 50,000th thoroughbred race.  Read more »

Sacre Sprinter still unbeaten over fences

Sunday 27 January 2013, 11:33am

Steeplechase star Sacre Sprinter has recorded his seventh win over fences and is the dominant odds-on favourite for the Champion Chase.  Read more »

Brown outed for nine days over weight

Saturday 26 January 2013, 6:34pm

Jockey Corey Brown has been suspended for weighing in 1.2kg over Kristy Lee's 53kg when the filly finished third in a dead-heat for the minor placing.  Read more »

Le Remas earns a shot at WFA Orr Stakes

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:43pm

A determined win from Le Remas in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield has his trainer eyeing a crack at the Group One C F Orr Stakes.  Read more »

Glasshouse on agenda for Lucky Luna

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:32pm

Lucky Luna has been troubled by hoof problems for most of his career but maintained his excellent wet-track record by winning the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Shadows In The Sun lights up with win

Saturday 26 January 2013, 5:23pm

The chance to qualify for the Caulfield Cup makes a trip to the Mornington Cup an attractive option for Shadows In The Sun's trainer Anthony Cummings.  Read more »

Mickelberg strikes gold for Portelli

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:45pm

Mickelberg has staged a form reversal to win at Warwick Farm, ensuring she keeps her place in trainer Gary Portelli's stable.  Read more »

Autumn carnival aspirations for Shamardani

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:38pm

Trainer Greg Hickman has relied on history to back his judgment of Shamardani, a winner at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Swaffer loses irons but wins city race

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:29pm

Braydn Swaffer won't forget his winning ride aboard Running Vixen at the Sunshine Coast after he lost his riding irons soon after the start of the race.  Read more »

Miracles Of Life firms in Diamond betting

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:15pm

Adelaide filly Miracles Of Life has made a stunning Melbourne debut, winning the Blue Diamond Preview and firming as favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes.  Read more »

Architect win a perfect tonic for Lawlor

Saturday 26 January 2013, 3:02pm

Architect is on a Group One mission after giving trainer David Lawlor the perfect therapy in his battle with cancer by winning at the Sunshine Coast.  Read more »

Happy Galaxy claims Zeditave Stakes

Saturday 26 January 2013, 2:50pm

Well-bred colt Happy Galaxy has earned an already distinguished family some more black type with his victory in the Zeditave Stakes.  Read more »

Guelph sparkles in Blue Diamond lead-up

Saturday 26 January 2013, 2:07pm

Trainer Peter Snowden's decision to keep Blue Diamond contender Guelph at home has paid dividends with the filly winning at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Williams back with a winner at Caulfield

Saturday 26 January 2013, 1:50pm

Craig Williams marked his return to Melbourne racing for the first time since Sandown Cup day with victory on Summer Gem in the opening race at Caulfield.  Read more »

9 guilty of fixing British horse races

Saturday 26 January 2013, 4:12am

Nine people, including three pro footballers, have been banned from British horse racing for their part in fixing races in 2010-11.  Read more »

Classic Elle scratched by stewards

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:45pm

Stewards ordered the scratching of Classic Elle at Moonee Valley after receiving a report from the Compliance Assurance team and interviewing the trainer.  Read more »

Sea Lord takes out Australia Stakes

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:10pm

Sea Lord has continued his unbeaten record at Moonee Valley, taking out the Group Two Australia Stakes in an important win for trainer Stephen Brown.  Read more »

Skytrain wins the Canterbury Classic

Friday 25 January 2013, 9:41pm

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley stable has gained a consolation win with the enigmatic Skytrain in the Canterbury Classic.  Read more »

NZ champion in shock stable switch

Friday 25 January 2013, 8:55pm

Star New Zealand sprinter Mufhasa has been taken out of Stephen McKee's stable by his owner after a career that has netted 10 Group One wins.  Read more »

Group One sprint targets for Shamexpress

Friday 25 January 2013, 8:54pm

Three-year-old Shamexpress has returned with a comfortable win at Moonee Valley on his way to Group One sprint targets including the Newmarket Handicap.  Read more »

Invest starts off on Australian Cup path

Friday 25 January 2013, 5:12pm

Australasian Oaks winner Invest is an outsider for her return to racing at Caulfield as she heads towards the Group One Australian Cup.  Read more »

Ortensia pleases trainer in Scone gallop

Friday 25 January 2013, 4:58pm

Ortensia has stepped up her autumn preparation with a track gallop at Scone but Lightning Stakes plans hinge on a barrier trial.  Read more »

Craig Williams returns with seven rides

Friday 25 January 2013, 4:07pm

Craig Williams makes his return to Melbourne racing with seven rides at Caulfield as his international wandering goes on hold for a few months.  Read more »

Donna Madeira primed for Diamond Preview

Friday 25 January 2013, 3:55pm

Speed, maturity and fitness should be more than enough to compensate for a step up in class for Donna Madeira at Caulfield.  Read more »

Heavy Coast track ideal for Double Impact

Friday 25 January 2013, 3:32pm

Double Impact's reputation as a superior wet-tracker will see him challenge Fillydelphia for favouritism in the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Birthday boy Schofield chasing Cup victory

Friday 25 January 2013, 3:08pm

Glyn Schofield is in celebration mode and he is hoping the festivities continue with Carry Me Bluey in the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

From Russia with a love of horses

Friday 25 January 2013, 2:12pm

Bob Onikul grew up on the other side of the world but there will be no prouder trainer at Warwick Farm if he can win the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

The changing face of Australian racing

Friday 25 January 2013, 2:05pm

Australian racing offers something for people of all heritages, including a chance to win the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

Weather forecast raises Cheltenham hopes

Friday 25 January 2013, 10:55am

A forecast for temperatures above freezing has Cheltenham officials confident of holding their Trials Day meeting.  Read more »

Caulfield test for in-form British General

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:53pm

British General can earn a shot at the C F Orr Stakes if he continues his winning streak in the Listed John Dillion Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Favourite withdrawn from Canterbury sprint

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:48pm

A swollen testicle has forced the withdrawal of Sessions from the Canterbury Classic, paving the way for horses like Territory and Whitefriars to figure.  Read more »

Cups pedigrees to the fore at Seymour

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:43pm

The pedigree pages of two winners at a country Victorian meeting have revealed close connections to a couple of Australia's best-loved racemares.  Read more »

Undeniably out to continue career revival

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:41pm

Undeniably heads to Moonee Valley for the Group Two Australia Stakes attempting to go one better on his 2011 result.  Read more »

Sydney filly in Caulfield black-type bid

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:32pm

She is still in the mix for a start in Victoria's premier juvenile race but Swing's Vote main mission in Melbourne is to snare some black type.  Read more »

New Bloodstock.com.au Syndications Site Launches!

Thursday 24 January 2013, 5:28pm

Bloodstock.com.au announced the launch of its innovative new comprehensive syndication section. The site will make syndicating horses and buying shares easier than ever.  Read more »

Cup clash for Waterhouse foursome

Thursday 24 January 2013, 4:26pm

Gai Waterhouse will be represented by more than a quarter of the field with four runners in the feature race at Warwick Farm on Australia Day.  Read more »

More Joyous set for Randwick trial return

Thursday 24 January 2013, 4:02pm

Glamour mare More Joyous is set to step up her autumn carnival preparations with a barrier trial at her home track.  Read more »

Frankel's brother well beaten on debut

Thursday 24 January 2013, 3:45pm

A half brother to racing superstar Frankel has failed to make an impression when facing the starter for the first time.  Read more »

Fillydelphia on target for Sunshine Coast

Thursday 24 January 2013, 3:01pm

Fillydelphia's headstrong nature has caused trainer Robert Heathcote some headaches but he believes she is in prime condition for the Sunshine Coast Cup.  Read more »

Canberra trainer tackles three venues

Thursday 24 January 2013, 1:20pm

Canberra trainer Matthew Dale has runners at Canberra, Canterbury and Moonee Valley on the same day, with winning hopes at all three tracks.  Read more »