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Waller dominates Doncaster Mile entries

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 5:49pm

Chris Waller has nominated 21 horses for the Doncaster Mile out of a total entry of 190 for the $2 million race.  Read more »

Hyland delays Shanghai Warrior return

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 3:41pm

The planned return to racing of the promising Shanghai Warrior has been delayed as trainer Pat Hyland tries to find the most suitable first-up race.  Read more »

New Ready 2 Race Sale set for Sydney in October

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 3:39pm

Inglis is thrilled to announce the launch of a high quality Ready 2 Race Sale to be conducted at Newmarket in early October during the height of the Sydney Spring Carnival.  Read more »

NZ natural after Australian opportunities

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 3:29pm

New Zealand jockey Cory Parish has made a promising start to his new career in Australia and has the chance to add to his record at Sandown.  Read more »

Robl backs trainer's judgment for Classic

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 3:04pm

Jockey Peter Robl is happy to put in his faith in trainer Matthew Dale's opinion of Meticulously as he tries to avenge a 2012 Inglis Classic defeat.  Read more »

Brown fit and ready for action at Rosehill

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 3:00pm

A successful shoulder operation has top jockey Corey Brown ready for a pain-free return to race riding at Rosehill.  Read more »

Blue Diamond favourites not in the race

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 2:23pm

The first two horses in the betting on the Blue Diamond Stakes have not been entered for the race and can only get in if a late entry fee is paid.  Read more »

McEvoy makes temporary base in Melbourne

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 2:15pm

Kerrin McEvoy has taken residence in Melbourne for the next few weeks as he awaits the birth of a third child for him and wife Cathy.  Read more »

Heat leads to early start at Sale meeting

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 2:04pm

Racing at Sale will begin an hour earlier in a bid to avoid the worst of forecast high temperatures.  Read more »

Heffernan Trial Begins

Tuesday 15 January 2013, 9:20am

A hearing into corruption charges against jockey Andrew Heffernan and eight other people has begun in London.  Read more »

Glencadam Gold, Fiveandahalfstar to trial

Monday 14 January 2013, 5:40pm

A Metropolitan Handicap winner and a Victoria Derby winner are among the horses entered for Randwick barrier trials.  Read more »

Doctor Doom comeback steps up a level

Monday 14 January 2013, 5:33pm

Guy Walter will take a typically conservative approach to Group One winner Doctor Doom's return to racing, starting with a Warwick Farm barrier trial.  Read more »

Standard Bearer up to the mark for Classic

Monday 14 January 2013, 5:21pm

Trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith says Standard Bearer will relish a step up in distance when he contests the Inglis Classic at Rosehill.  Read more »

Norzita team waits on Bowman for Melbourne

Monday 14 January 2013, 4:54pm

The Bart Cummings-trained Norzita will resume her racing career in Melbourne but top Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has first option on the prized autumn ride.  Read more »

Nolen back but Boss's lead safe

Monday 14 January 2013, 4:50pm

Luke Nolen returns to Melbourne racing after a break this week but has a big job ahead to catch runaway jockeys' champion leader Glen Boss.  Read more »

The legalities of Syndication

Monday 14 January 2013, 4:36pm

Purchasing a percentage of a horse offers an affordable entry level into racehorse ownership and in this syndication section of Bloodstock.com.au, only licensed syndicators and authorised representatives are permitted to list  Read more »

Seven Network extends Cup carnival deal

Monday 14 January 2013, 4:22pm

The Seven Network will become thoroughbred racing's premium free-to-air broadcaster after striking two industry deals.  Read more »

Good Ba Ba on track, Clevadude out

Monday 14 January 2013, 1:41pm

Former Hong Kong star Good Ba Ba is on track to run in the Kensington Stakes at Flemington but stablemate Clevadude will go for a spell.  Read more »

Popular veteran Alcopop has been retired

Sunday 13 January 2013, 6:12pm

Trainer Jake Stephens has confirmed the retirement of Alcopop after a campaign in which he realised an overdue Group One win.  Read more »

Albrecht to spearhead Darley autumn

Sunday 13 January 2013, 5:37pm

Group One placegetter Albrecht will will be in search of a major victory in the Australian Guineas in Melbourne.  Read more »

Magic Millions sale ends on a high

Sunday 13 January 2013, 5:09pm

The Magic Millions sale has been hailed a success with and 83 per cent clearance rate and an increase in both gross and average prices.  Read more »

Danleigh embarks on another campaign

Sunday 13 January 2013, 4:01pm

Veteran Danleigh will follow an identical autumn path to the past three years beginning with a barrier trial at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

McMahon's return to riding imminent

Sunday 13 January 2013, 3:11pm

Ric McMahon expects to gain a medical clearance this week to resume riding after a race fall ruled him out of the Magic Millions carnival.  Read more »

Gary Stevens rides first comeback winner

Sunday 13 January 2013, 2:36pm

American Hall Of Fame jockey Gary Stevens has ridden his first winner since coming out of a seven-year- retirement.  Read more »

Variety Club wins again in South Africa

Sunday 13 January 2013, 12:15pm

South African champion Variety Club's chances of competing in Dubai hinge on a special dispensation from quarantine authorities.  Read more »

Waller maintains momentum in Sydney

Saturday 12 January 2013, 7:52pm

A delayed start to the Rosehill meeting has proved unnecessary as the track escaped the hot conditions in other parts of the NSW.  Read more »

Happy Galaxy in all-the-way Rosehill win

Saturday 12 January 2013, 7:29pm

Happy Galaxy dictated terms to score an easy Rosehill win with jockey Jay Ford impressed enough to suggest the colt can go to stakes level.  Read more »

Triple Elegance ends drought with Cup win

Saturday 12 January 2013, 6:55pm

Triple Elegance rediscovered the form that saw him rated a Doncaster prospect two years ago when he won the Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Ferment wins for Patinack and Berry

Saturday 12 January 2013, 6:50pm

Ferment has given Nathan Berry a welcome winner ahead of the jockey's trip to South Africa for an adventure holiday.  Read more »

Real Surreal ends Millions hoodoo for Wood

Saturday 12 January 2013, 6:47pm

After losing a controversial protest verdict 25 years ago, Kelso Wood has celebrated his first Magic Millions Classic win with Real Surreal.  Read more »

Boss opens big lead in Melbourne title

Saturday 12 January 2013, 5:46pm

Glen Boss has achieved more than most in his riding career, but four winners at Flemington have put him in line for his first jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Saluter wins Magic Millions Guineas

Saturday 12 January 2013, 4:39pm

Training legend Bruce McLachlan was uppermost in the mind of his son Jason after Saluter won the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Calming Influence impresses on debut

Saturday 12 January 2013, 4:17pm

Chris Waller produced a smart juvenile in Calming Influence at Rosehill but also revealed Champagne Cath had been ruled out of the autumn.  Read more »

Mystery NZ filly salutes at Flemington

Saturday 12 January 2013, 4:03pm

Well-bred filly Spending has made an impressive debut at Flemington, scoring a game win in the Nouvelle Star Handicap.  Read more »

Coolmore Classic on agenda for Bennetta

Saturday 12 January 2013, 3:41pm

Grahame Begg has ambitious goals in store for Bennetta during the autumn after her dominant win in the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares Handicap.  Read more »

Options abound for in-form Tuscan Fire

Saturday 12 January 2013, 3:32pm

The Adelaide Cup remains firmly on the agenda for Tuscan Fire and the only issues are planning his lead-up races following back-to-back wins at Flemington.  Read more »

Kinnersley confirms affinity for Qld

Saturday 12 January 2013, 2:41pm

Kinnersley, described as a laid-back horse, took his earnings close to $500,000 with a decisive Magic Millions Stayers Cup win.  Read more »

Damian Browne unharmed after early tumble

Saturday 12 January 2013, 1:55pm

Damian Browne has escaped serious injury after he was tossed from Royal Jester in an action-packed Magic Millions Maiden.  Read more »

Classy filly Ms Funovits scores on debut

Saturday 12 January 2013, 1:42pm

John Sadler produced well-bred Ms Funovits to score a debut win at Flemington despite the filly's pedigree suggesting she might not be precocious enough.  Read more »

Favourite out of the Magic Millions

Saturday 12 January 2013, 8:45am

A foot abscess has ruled pre-race favourite Assail out of the $2 million Magic Millions at the Gold Coast with Clevadude now at the top of the market.  Read more »

Shinn ruled out of Magic Millions meeting

Friday 11 January 2013, 5:15pm

Blake Shinn will not ride at the Magic Millions meeting and will undergo a full medical assessment before returning to race riding.  Read more »

White keeps it all in family at Rosehill

Friday 11 January 2013, 5:00pm

Two-year-old Shadowofyoursmile will be one of three siblings all in action at the Rosehill meeting with all three to be ridden by apprentice Shaun Guymer.  Read more »

Signoret ready to bounce back in Cowra Cup

Friday 11 January 2013, 4:46pm

Matthew Dale is covering all bases to ensure well-performed mare Signoret is at her best for the Cowra Cup.  Read more »

Opportunity knocks for former English hoop

Friday 11 January 2013, 4:25pm

Two rides for trainer a willing to give him a chance could help Kevin May in his quest to establish himself as a professional jockey in Australia.  Read more »

Hayes poised to keep the winners coming

Friday 11 January 2013, 4:14pm

Trainer David Hayes, who has turned around a couple of slow seasons to again be among the leading trainers in the country, has a strong hand at Flemington.  Read more »

Classic pressure no issue for Real Surreal

Friday 11 January 2013, 3:54pm

The Magic Millions Classic is no place for the faint-hearted and Michael Cahill believes Real Surreal will cope with the high-pressure contest.  Read more »

Lucky Hussler profile ideal for Guineas

Friday 11 January 2013, 3:08pm

Matthew Palmer is looking to close the chapter on an injury-plagued part of his career when he rides Lucky Hussler in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Champion Hurdle winner Katchit dies

Friday 11 January 2013, 11:09am

Katchit, who belied his diminutive stature to win the Champion Hurdle, has died at the age of 10.  Read more »

Moriarty takes out Gosford Gold Cup

Thursday 10 January 2013, 7:32pm

Import Moriarty has produced a big finish to take out the Listed Gosford Gold Cup and make it back-to-back stakes wins.  Read more »

Channel pledges to defend McCririck claim

Thursday 10 January 2013, 6:28pm

Colourful racing personality John McCririck has initiated court proceedings against his former employer following his sacking.  Read more »

Shinn in doubt for Millions Day

Thursday 10 January 2013, 6:22pm

Blake Shinn will undergo a medical assessment to determine whether he can ride at the Magic Millions meeting after he was stood down at Gosford.  Read more »

Singapore jockey dies after trackwork fall

Thursday 10 January 2013, 6:06pm

A Singapore apprentice jockey has died from injuries received in a trackwork fall at the Kranji racecourse.  Read more »

Coolmore pays $1.35 million for colt

Thursday 10 January 2013, 5:43pm

Gai Waterhouse will train a $1.35 million Fastnet Rock colt who stole the show on day two of the Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Berry after Magic Millions three-peat

Thursday 10 January 2013, 5:00pm

Tommy Berry will shoot for a third successive Magic Millions Classic victory but will need luck after his mount Certitude drew wide.  Read more »

Big Buddie up to big assignment

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:53pm

Big Buddie's trainer describes him as a big baby but says as long as he behaves he can be a force in the Chester Manifold Stakes.  Read more »

Peter Mertens in rare visit to Sydney

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:44pm

Trainer David Atkins has lured Victorian-based jockey Peter Mertens to Sydney to partner up-and-coming mare Panko.  Read more »

Caliente can emulate Punch On: Jockey

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:23pm

Jockey Paul Hammersley is confident about the prospects of Caliente giving him back-to-back victories in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Matignon back on track for Rosehill race

Thursday 10 January 2013, 4:10pm

A mild attack of colic forced Matignon to miss a race last week but the mare has recovered and will be out to get her campaign back on track at Rosehill.  Read more »

Chopra will not defend BHA charges

Thursday 10 January 2013, 9:29am

A British inquiry into corruption involving jockey Andrew Heffernan is set to begin but footballer Michael Chopra will not defend the charges.  Read more »

Black Caviar not as fat as first thought

Thursday 10 January 2013, 12:00am

Connections of Black Caviar have hosed down concerns over her fitness, confirming she remains on target for the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Sea Moon to join Lloyd Williams team

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:43pm

Sea Moon, one of England's best young stayers, will do his future racing in Australia for Melbourne Cup-winning owner Lloyd Williams.  Read more »

Module set for repeat Flemington win

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:41pm

Module will back up in the Rain Lover Handicap at Flemington after a career-best win in the Bagot Handicap.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse busy at Magic Millions

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:05pm

The Magic Millions sale has been a happy hunting ground for Gai Waterhouse, who has again been a keen buyer at the opening session on the Gold Coast.  Read more »

Sandown quinella signals big OTI autumn

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 6:01pm

Owner Terry Henderson is preparing for an autumn that could produce a string of big-race wins for his team of imported gallopers.  Read more »

Gold Coast lifestyle agrees with Novikov

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 5:46pm

Bryan Guy can vouch for the benefits of a Gold Coast lifestyle and he believes it's revived the career of Hong Kong cast-off Novikov.  Read more »

Snowden to take strong team to Gosford

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 5:25pm

A revamped Gosford Gold Cup meeting has three stakes races with leading trainer Peter Snowden saddling up live chances for a clean sweep.  Read more »

Bass Strait to tackle the best in Sydney

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 5:11pm

Natural improvement and an impressive win have left David Hayes contemplating a Group One future for Sandown winner Bass Strait.  Read more »

Pineapple the start of a fruitful union

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:54pm

She is an early withdrawal from Rosehill but Pineapple could be the mare to put a fledgling racing and breeding operation on the map.  Read more »

Altonio victory earns Mornington Cup start

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:51pm

The confidence gained from winning an easier race has encouraged trainer Pat Carey to set Altonio for the $350,000 Mornington Cup.  Read more »

Snowden makes carnival plans for Knoydart

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:31pm

Peter Snowden has his eyes on autumn carnival Group races for promising three-year-old Knoydart after the colt broke his maiden in style at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Missy's versatility an asset in Millions

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 4:00pm

Missy Longstocking is not a one-dimensional racehorse and jockey Damian Browne says that gives her an edge on her Magic Millions rivals.  Read more »

Pierro autumn goals unclear: owner

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 3:50pm

Trainer Gai Waterhouse will keep an open mind on autumn goals for Pierro, the three-year-old tipped to be one of the stars of the Sydney carnival.  Read more »

Williams separates War Charm, Deceiver

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 3:48pm

A wide barrier draw at Flemington has prompted Danny Williams to run War Charm in Sydney, although the trainer will still be represented in Melbourne.  Read more »

Yearling Sales Help Guide

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 1:32pm

Whether you are a new horse owner or a veteran, arming yourself with facts and a smart business plan will set you up for success.  Read more »

Americain set to stand at Swettenham Stud

Wednesday 9 January 2013, 1:22pm

The 2010 Melbourne Cup winner Americain will make his Australian breeding season debut at the Victorian-based Swettenham Stud.  Read more »

Barrier crucial to Dream Forward start

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 6:19pm

Prizemoney stopped Dream Forward from being Gold Coast-bound for the Magic Millions but she'll be out to boost her earnings when she runs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Werner's comeback hits town at Sandown

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 4:39pm

Jockey Brian Werner, 52, has embarked on a comeback to riding after six years and makes his return to city racing on Very Fast at Sandown.  Read more »

Racing NSW appoints CEO for race series

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 4:15pm

A new race series for NSW thoroughbred racing is a step closer to reality with the appointment of a chief executive officer.  Read more »

City test for Shamekha's Choice at Farm

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 3:11pm

Shamekha's Choice has been winning easily in the country and trainer Neil Godbolt is now keen to see how the gelding fares in city grade at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Maroney Avenue tipped for Gosford rebound

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 1:59pm

Maroney Avenue emerged worse for wear from the Carrington Stakes but Rodney Northam says the sprinter can bounce back in the Takeover Target Stakes.  Read more »

Drench twist in Karakatsanis hearing

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 1:47pm

The case against Con and Tony Karakatsanis over a tubing allegation has been adjourned following an application for charges to be dismissed.  Read more »

Newitt finds positives in Millions draw

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 11:59am

Melbourne jockey Craig Newitt says the Magic Millions Classic is still a two-horse race despite his mount Clevadude drawing off the track.  Read more »

Sole Power in training for Dubai return

Tuesday 8 January 2013, 11:05am

Sole Power is poised to make another trip to Dubai with trainer Eddie Lynam naming the Meydan Sprint and the Al Quoz Sprint as target races.  Read more »

Black Caviar back home

Monday 7 January 2013, 8:56pm

The unbeaten world champion sprinter Black Caviar has taken another step on the road to a swan song with her return to the stable of trainer Peter Moody.  Read more »

Dan O'Sullivan looking for double repeat

Monday 7 January 2013, 6:05pm

Trainer Dan O'Sullivan has high hopes British General and Tuscan Fire can repeat their last-start wins at Flemington.  Read more »

Assail now favourite for Magic Millions

Monday 7 January 2013, 6:02pm

The Clarry Conners-trained Assail is now the outright favourite for the Magic Millions Classic ahead of Melbourne two-year-old Clevadude.  Read more »

Waterhouse, Snowden runners boost Cup

Monday 7 January 2013, 5:51pm

The Gosford Gold Cup has attracted 13 acceptors with entries for Gai Waterhouse, Peter Snowden as well as Moriarty from the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »

Commanding Jewel on the way back

Monday 7 January 2013, 4:56pm

Leon Corstens is happy to avoid the yearling sales to stay home with a team of horses which includes Group One winner Commanding Jewel.  Read more »

Title battle on hold as jockeys head north

Monday 7 January 2013, 4:42pm

Jason Collett and Kerrin McEvoy will be the only top 10 Sydney premiership jockeys in action at Rosehill as rivals chase Millions glory.  Read more »

No place for staying blood as speed rules

Monday 7 January 2013, 2:09pm

As the first sales of 2013 get underway, Australia's obsession with breeding for speed underlines the difficulty in marketing staying-bred horses.  Read more »

Karakatsanis denies tubing charges

Monday 7 January 2013, 1:51pm

A father and son training team has denied it intended to give a saline drench to a horse before it raced, saying such a procedure would be madness.  Read more »

Stevens finishes third in comeback race

Monday 7 January 2013, 11:45am

Gary Stevens has finished third in his comeback at Santa Anita after an absence of seven years from competitive riding.  Read more »

Nominations Close 14 Jan: $250k RL 2YO Inglis Classic $ $100k 3YO BM75 Bonus

Monday 7 January 2013, 11:23am

Saturday 19 January boasts a double header at Rosehill Gardens for Inglis Graduates, with $350,000 in Inglis prizemoney on offer for connections with horses nominated to both series.  Read more »

Gatewood settles into new surroundings

Sunday 6 January 2013, 5:54pm

Chris Waller is excited about the autumn prospects of English import Gatewood who has settled in well to his new surroundings at Rosehill.  Read more »

Conners rates Clevadude horse to beat

Sunday 6 January 2013, 4:45pm

Clarry Conners acknowledges Clevadude is the one his hope Assail has to beat in the Magic Millions with the pair joint favourites.  Read more »

Blue Diamond Preview for Miracles Of Life

Sunday 6 January 2013, 3:56pm

Adelaide filly Miracles Of Life is likely to be entered for the Blue Diamond Stakes after winning her second start by nine lengths.  Read more »

Famous Seamus gearing up for autumn

Sunday 6 January 2013, 3:51pm

Noel Mayfield-Smith has Group One ambitions for Famous Seamus but he will stay in Sydney after a disastrous Melbourne trip.  Read more »

Millions pressure ideal for Heza Jetsetter

Sunday 6 January 2013, 1:16pm

The wish list for Robert Heathcote includes a favourable alley and plenty of pressure to give Heza Jetsetter the edge in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Smith expects Heaps More at Cessnock

Sunday 6 January 2013, 11:34am

Heaps More's last-start second to Award Season has given trainer Darren Smith confidence ahead of her Cessnock assignment.  Read more »

John Ferguson trains Grade One winner

Sunday 6 January 2013, 8:15am

Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock adviser John Ferguson has trained a Grade One winner over the jumps at Chepstow.  Read more »