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Small Zeditave field not ideal for Rusambo

Thursday 24 January 2013, 1:12pm

Darley's Melbourne stable foreman Paul Snowden believes a small field in the Zeditave Stakes isn't ideal for the resuming Rusambo.  Read more »

Williams outlines bold plans for Katenko

Thursday 24 January 2013, 12:10pm

Two of Britain's biggest jumps races, the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, are on the radar for promising chaser Katenko.  Read more »

McCririck starts legal proceedings

Thursday 24 January 2013, 11:53am

John McCririck, one of several British racing personalities dropped from Channel 4's thoroughbred coverage, has started legal action over his sacking.  Read more »

Nikolic's online account won $60,000

Thursday 24 January 2013, 12:20am

Disgraced jockey Danny Nikolic had a secret online account that won $60,000 on an allegedly fixed race in 2011, it has been revealed.  Read more »

Butler and Meagher combine for Doomben win

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 5:44pm

Apprentice Ash Butler wasted no time posting a winner for new boss John Meagher aboard Rose Of Kentucky at Doomben.  Read more »

Derby winner to return to form in Cup

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:59pm

A good barrier draw and a rise in distance could help Shadows In The Sun break a 20-month absence from the winners' list.  Read more »

Unbeaten youngsters to clash in Preview

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:48pm

Miracles Of Life, the reigning Blue Diamond favourite, is among a host of unbeaten juveniles set to clash at Caulfield.  Read more »

Emerging sprinter poised for stakes test

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:31pm

Trainer Peter Snowden is still weighing up his options for emerging sprinter Sessions with a start in the Canterbury Classic among them.  Read more »

Pinwheel to show class in Australia Stakes

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:22pm

Pinwheel's experience in top company gives assistant trainer Paul Snowden confidence the sprinter can take out the Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Police reject racing squad call

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 4:13pm

Victoria Police has rejected a call by racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna for the re-establishment of the police racing squad.  Read more »

High hopes for Ocean Park half-brother

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 3:18pm

A half-brother by Pins to Cox Plate winner Ocean Park is one of the highest-profile yearlings up for auction at the Karaka Premier Sale.  Read more »

Racing for a younger crowd

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 2:26pm

A group of young racing enthusiasts is determined that the next generation of racegoers understands and embraces the sport of kings.  Read more »

Inquiry says Vic racing clean

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 11:06am

Victoria's racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna has found no evidence of systemic race fixing in the state, but has called for changes.  Read more »

Minaj out of Karaka Million

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:55am

Australian filly Minaj has been ruled out of the Karaka Million in New Zealand, robbing trainer Anthony Freedman of the chance for a second win.  Read more »

Cheltenham strives to save Trials

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:17am

Snow is threatening the vital Trials day at Cheltenham with officials granted permission to postpone the meeting 24 hours if necessary.  Read more »

Harry The Viking set for Grand National

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 9:03am

Harry The Viking is set to represent Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the Grand National at Aintree.  Read more »

Ferguson's horse set for Grand National

Wednesday 23 January 2013, 3:21am

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to have a runner in the Grand National, with Harry The Viking being entered by trainer Paul Nicholls.  Read more »

Black Caviar steps at in style at Sandown

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 6:26pm

Racing superstar Black Caviar satisfied trainer Peter Moody she is on target for a return to racing next month with a jump-out at Sandown.  Read more »

Black Caviar among Newmarket nominations

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:57pm

Champion Black Caviar has been nominated for the Group One Newmarket Handicap with weights for the sprint released next month.  Read more »

Stojakovic keeps ride on Miracles Of Life

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:34pm

Apprentice Lauren Stojakovic is thrilled to get the chance to continue her association with unbeaten filly Miracles Of Life in the Blue Diamond Preview.  Read more »

Berry reunites with Unanimously in Classic

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 5:04pm

Trainer Matthew Dale is relying on a proven horse and jockey combination to deliver another Canterbury Classic triumph.  Read more »

Bowman booking a bonus for Deceiver

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 3:27pm

Country-trained Deceiver blew his rivals off the track at Flemington but he is likely to be switched to Sydney for his next run at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Karakatsanises found guilty by RAD Board

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 3:17pm

Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony have been found guilty over the alleged attempt to stomach tube Howmuchdoyouloveme before a Flemington race.  Read more »

Con and Tony Karakatsanis found guilty

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 1:27pm

Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony have been found guilty of breaching raceday procedures involving the top sprinter Howmuchdoyouloveme.  Read more »

Nothing To Lose is Proven

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 12:47pm

Nothing To Lose is the ultra consistent stallion who just keeps producing winners.  Read more »

Valley specialist earns shot at Group Two

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 11:31am

Moonee Valley specialist Sea Lord will have his biggest test yet at the track where he is unbeaten when he runs in the Group Two Australia Stakes.  Read more »

Cheltenham officials on weather watch

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 11:14am

An important lead-up meeting to the Cheltenham Festival remains in doubt with little improvement expected in Britain's freezing weather.  Read more »

Nicholls hoping for weather improvement

Tuesday 22 January 2013, 10:46am

Trainer Paul Nicholls is hoping Britain's cold snap ends soon so he can finalise preparations for his Cheltenham Festival team.  Read more »

Monbeg Dude a good buy for Tindall

Monday 21 January 2013, 10:07pm

A horse accidentally bought at auction by former England rugby star Mike Tindall has won the Welsh Grand National.  Read more »

Baster sacked by Singapore Turf Club

Monday 21 January 2013, 7:52pm

Australian jockey Stephen Baster has been sacked by the Singapore Turf Club which has given no reason for withdrawing his licence.  Read more »

Melito's little brother in barrier trial

Monday 21 January 2013, 5:59pm

Galeforce Ten, a full brother to former top-class racemare Melito, is set to step out in public for the first time in a Rosehill barrier trial.  Read more »

Yarra Valley track cleared for racing

Monday 21 January 2013, 5:43pm

Victorian provincial racetrack Yarra Valley has been given the seal of approval for racing after 12 barrier trials were held without incident.  Read more »

Norm Hilton excited about new venture

Monday 21 January 2013, 5:10pm

Carry Me Bluey will be Norm Hilton's first runner from his Newcastle stable when he competes in the Australia Day Cup.  Read more »

Karakatsanis verdict imminent

Monday 21 January 2013, 4:39pm

A decision in the case against Sydney trainer Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony is imminent following the conclusion of evidence to a disciplinary panel.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel out of Sydney carnival

Monday 21 January 2013, 3:43pm

Commanding Jewel, a leading contender for autumn carnival riches, has had her campaign aborted because of a minor injury.  Read more »

Diamond favourites entered for Caulfield

Monday 21 January 2013, 3:34pm

Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Miracles Of Life is among the entries for the Fillies Preview at Caulfield.  Read more »

Revisionism undermines Frankel rating

Monday 21 January 2013, 1:28pm

Frankel has been rated the best racehorse of all time but his status has come at the expense of revered champions Dancing Brave and Shergar.  Read more »

Weather tightens its grip on UK racing

Monday 21 January 2013, 12:44pm

Racing in Britain has come to a standstill with major racetracks covered in snow as a cold snap shows no sign of ending.  Read more »

Bi-carb spike prompts tests

Sunday 20 January 2013, 6:55pm

An elevated reading in a TCO2 screening test and a betting move led to the impounding of two racehorses at Flemington, says chief steward Terry Bailey  Read more »

Michelle Payne third on return

Sunday 20 January 2013, 6:40pm

Jockey Michelle Payne has finished third on Fieldmaster in the Summer Cup in Hobart, her first ride back from serious injury.  Read more »

Waterhouse trio for Australia Day Cup

Sunday 20 January 2013, 5:19pm

Gai Waterhouse and Chris Waller could each have three runners in the Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Metastasio to earn her way to Blue Diamond

Sunday 20 January 2013, 5:02pm

Precocious filly Metastasio will have to earn her way to the Blue Diamond Stakes and justify a late entry fee.  Read more »

Sydney unlikely yet for Final Touch

Sunday 20 January 2013, 4:56pm

Final Touch is likely to do her remaining racing for the season at home after her Telegraph Handicap win.  Read more »

Canterbury Stakes return for Solzhenitsyn

Sunday 20 January 2013, 3:31pm

Group One winner Solzhenitsyn will embark on a Doncaster Mile mission starting with the Canterbury Stakes.  Read more »

Circle Of Power collapses and dies

Saturday 19 January 2013, 6:41pm

Apprentice Blake Spriggs has jumped clear and escaped injury as Circle Of Power suffered what appeared to be a heart attack at Rosehill.  Read more »

Dann to aim Tukiyo at Qld winter carnival

Saturday 19 January 2013, 6:09pm

Despite being the least experienced runner in the Channel Seven Handicap, Tukiyo kept her unbeaten record intact and earned a winter carnival campaign.  Read more »

Marseille Roulette wins 2YO Inglis Classic

Saturday 19 January 2013, 5:15pm

The Gai Waterhouse-trained Marseille Roulette has survived a protest to be declared the winner of the $250,000 Inglis Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

First Command repeats Kensington victory

Saturday 19 January 2013, 4:38pm

Veteran sprinter First Command has repeated his victory of 12 months ago in the Kensington Stakes at Flemington.  Read more »

Red Inca to be set for Australian Guineas

Saturday 19 January 2013, 4:19pm

Promising three-year-old Red Inca will be given his chance in the Group One Australian Guineas after scoring at Flemington.  Read more »

Rosehill winner Campania in Oaks frame

Saturday 19 January 2013, 4:11pm

The Australian Oaks is the ambitious aim for Rosehill winner Campania, a George Altomonte home-bred trained by Garry Frazer.  Read more »

Consolation win for Dalton at Eagle Farm

Saturday 19 January 2013, 3:40pm

Lack of prize money caused Dalton to miss the Magic Millions but he provided the Hawkes family training partnership with a consolation win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Mare shows rivals a clean pair of heels

Saturday 19 January 2013, 3:27pm

The Brisbane winter carnival is the likely aim for She's Clean who has claimed her fifth win from 12 starts at Rosehill.  Read more »

Wandering Goldslick wins for new stable

Saturday 19 January 2013, 3:01pm

Former Queensland mare Goldslick has won races for three different trainers, the latest of them Mick Kent who saddled her at Flemington.  Read more »

Ryan produces another Snitzel to win

Saturday 19 January 2013, 2:30pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan's affinity with the progeny of Snitzel has continued at Rosehill with Centrepet adding her name to the city winners' list.  Read more »

Darley produces another Diamond chance

Saturday 19 January 2013, 1:48pm

The powerful Darley stable unearthed yet another leading two-year-old prospect when Metastasio won the Nursery Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Snow causes more havoc to British racing

Saturday 19 January 2013, 12:29pm

Britain's big freeze has caused further disruption to British racing with meetings cancelled and important races rescheduled.  Read more »

BHA panel concludes Heffernan hearing

Saturday 19 January 2013, 12:22pm

A British Horseracing Authority inquiry involving a jockey who recently rode in Australia and eight unlicensed individuals has ended in London.  Read more »

Heatwave puts paid to Gosford race meeting

Friday 18 January 2013, 5:59pm

A NSW race meeting programmed to attract a holiday crowd of racegoers has been called off because of extreme heat.  Read more »

Laser Hawk attracts Doncaster Mile support

Friday 18 January 2013, 5:21pm

Laser Hawk, a horse who has been off the scene since last year's Sydney autumn carnival, has been the subject of early Doncaster Mile support.  Read more »

Hunter escapes charges in Oliver scandal

Friday 18 January 2013, 4:01pm

The man who accepted the bet that has cost Damien Oliver a 10-month disqualification will not be charged with any offence.  Read more »

Classic role reversal for Direct Charge

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:57pm

Trainer Robbie Laing says the biggest asset for Direct Charge is his speed and the colt will be ridden close to the pace in the $250,000 Inglis Classic.  Read more »

Schofield after Classic win and title lead

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:55pm

Glyn Schofield will be hoping his pick-up ride in the Inglis Classic will help his chances of regaining the lead in the Sydney jockeys' title at Rosehill.  Read more »

King's A Star trainer surprised at odds

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:48pm

Trainer Mark Loft is confident his horse is fit, happy and well and good enough to run a big race at long odds at Flemington.  Read more »

Kelso eyes Sydney campaign for Xanadu

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:35pm

The Telegraph Handicap at Trentham is the first step in a campaign which could take top mare Xanadu to the Sydney autumn carnival.  Read more »

Girls Go For Gold

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:28pm

Congratulations to the winning connections of Arrested for Speed and Pygmy Hunter! These girls produced stylish wins at Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park races yesterday.  Read more »

Ocean Park set to trial at Ellerslie

Friday 18 January 2013, 3:25pm

Ocean Park will trial between races on New Zealand's richest race day for a 2013 campaign which could take in Dubai, Ireland and England.  Read more »

Lyons wants to uphold family tradition

Friday 18 January 2013, 2:42pm

James Lyons has forged a successful career in real estate but wants to pursue his passion of training horses and follow in some famous family footsteps.  Read more »

Two Inglis Classic chances to enhance proud stud record

Friday 18 January 2013, 12:23pm

Emirates Park has a strong chance of enhancing its enviable reputation for breeding and selling Inglis sales-related feature race winners when Racingfor Diamonds and Snappy Diamond take their place in Saturday's $250,000 Inglis Classic (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens.   Read more »

UK freeze puts race meetings in doubt

Friday 18 January 2013, 11:39am

Turf racing is under threat as freezing weather hits the UK, putting a host of meetings on the doubtful list.  Read more »

Scudamore faced with Gold Cup poser

Friday 18 January 2013, 10:51am

Tom Scudamore is in the running for three possible Cheltenham Gold Cup mounts, including Grands Crus for his boss David Piper.  Read more »

Black Caviar to gallop at Caulfield

Thursday 17 January 2013, 5:43pm

Champion Black Caviar will have a public gallop at Caulfield ahead of her scheduled return in the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Derby winner to kick off in Melbourne

Thursday 17 January 2013, 5:43pm

Fiveandahalfstar is set to return to the scene of his greatest triumph with the Group One Australian Cup at Flemington his immediate goal.  Read more »

All Too Hard nearing return

Thursday 17 January 2013, 5:06pm

Headline three-year-old All Too Hard is likely to kick off his campaign against older horses in Melbourne.  Read more »

Rocking a force to be reckoned with

Thursday 17 January 2013, 4:00pm

Rocking Force will again have to deal with First Command when the two meet in the Listed Kensington Stakes.  Read more »

Queensland trainer makes Classic journey

Thursday 17 January 2013, 3:52pm

A hunch about a moderately-performed mare has put Queensland trainer Harold Norman in the race for a $250,000 payday.  Read more »

Devil Woman aiming to break through

Thursday 17 January 2013, 3:39pm

The prospects of Devil Woman scoring a breakthrough win at Flemington hinge on race experience while older stablemate Montgomery resumes.  Read more »

Winter plans on agenda for Indubious

Thursday 17 January 2013, 3:28pm

Len Treloar believes Indubious can pass an important test at Eagle Farm and emerge as a genuine winter carnival candidate.  Read more »

Trainer fined $10,000 for positive swab

Thursday 17 January 2013, 2:59pm

Brisbane trainer Jeff Caught's poor record has resulted in a $10,000 fine at the conclusion of a positive swab inquiry.  Read more »

Staying plans for Frozen Rope

Thursday 17 January 2013, 2:05pm

Up-and-coming gelding Frozen Rope can add a few more followers to his international fan club with a victory at Rosehill.  Read more »

Big freeze takes it toll in England

Thursday 17 January 2013, 9:24am

Snow and frost in England are affecting the preparations of some leading contenders for the upcoming Chelthenham Festival.  Read more »

Classic yearling inspections underway in Sydney

Thursday 17 January 2013, 9:06am

Inspections have begun at Newmarket ahead of the 2013 Inglis Sydney Classic Yearling Sale – Summer Book , which begins at 11am this Sunday 20 January.  Read more »

All Too Dominant

Thursday 17 January 2013, 9:05am

FUTURE Vinery Stud resident stallion All Too Hard has been named equal Champion Three Year Old Miler (Turf) in the wake of his Caulfield Guineas victory over Pierro and his second placing in the Cox Plate  Read more »

Ruby features in Champion entry

Thursday 17 January 2013, 8:52am

Defending titleholder Rock On Ruby is one of four past winners entered for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.  Read more »

Browne fined $1000 after Doomben defeat

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 6:36pm

Magic Millions Guineas-winning rider Damian Browne has been fined $1000 for failing to ride Buakaw out to the finish of a race at Doomben.  Read more »

Punters have day to forget at Wyong

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 6:14pm

Jockey Christian Reith had an afternoon to remember at Wyong but it was a day to forget for most punters.  Read more »

Freedman has Karaka Million double in mind

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 6:08pm

Victorian trainer Anthony Freedman is looking to repeat his assault on New Zealand's richest race with the two-year-old filly Minaj  Read more »

McEvoy to make the difference in Melbourne

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 5:45pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy will be looking for a winner at Flemington as he awaits the imminent birth of his third child.  Read more »

Speedy Donna upsets plunge at Sandown

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 5:34pm

Flying filly Donna Madeira has upset a substantial plunge to score an impressive debut win at Sandown.  Read more »

Patinack Farm back in form at Doomben

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 5:33pm

After doubts about its commitment to Queensland racing, Patinack Farm has bounced back with a winning double at Doomben.  Read more »

Gear change for filly in Inglis Classic

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 4:41pm

Prominent Inglis Classic runner Devil In A Dress will sport an important gear change in an attempt to take her record to two wins from as many starts.  Read more »

Single set for first step in comeback

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 4:14pm

Early signs indicate the promising Single has recovered well from leg surgery with the Doncaster Mile pencilled in as a likely goal.  Read more »

Michelle Payne prepares for riding return

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:56pm

Michelle Payne will partner Fieldmaster in a feature race at Hobart, her first ride since she was involved in a race fall in September.  Read more »

Freedman calls time on racehorse training

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:44pm

Australian Racing Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman says he doesn't want to rekindle his former career as he prepares to start a new racing venture.  Read more »

Early riser lands the money at Sandown

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:35pm

High Kingczar scored his first win in 12 months at Sandown and gave his trainer a rare city victory.  Read more »

Dunaden gets back to work for Dubai meet

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:01pm

Dunaden resumes training in France with the immediate aim of running on World Cup night in Dubai.  Read more »

Syndication Makes Owning a Thoroughbred Racehorse Easier!

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 12:16pm

Syndication has made being part of the exciting thoroughbred racing industry so much easier - now it's more than just the Sport of Kings, it's the sport for everyone!  Read more »

Cirrus not certain for Dubai carnival trip

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 12:02pm

Cirrus Des Aigles, the highest-rated Flat horse in training since the retirement of Frankel, remains in doubt for the Dubai racing carnival.  Read more »

Dual Derby hero Generous dead at 25

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 11:55am

Noted racehorse and successful sire Generous is being remembered as a kind and intelligent horse following his death.  Read more »

Frankel rated the best racehorse ever

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 11:50am

Frankel has topped the 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings with a mark of 140 with Australian sprint queen Black Caviar coming in third on 130.  Read more »

Black Caviar and Other Inglis Yearlings Star in 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 10:58am

Led by undefeated superstar BLACK CAVIAR Australian bred racehorses that were offered at Inglis Select Yearling Sales have starred in the 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings released by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.   Read more »