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Clevadude on target for Magic Millions

Saturday 29 December 2012, 2:20pm

Clevadude retained a prominent place in Magic Millions Classic betting after scoring a convincing Moonee Valley win to maintain an unbeaten record.  Read more »

End of an era as McCririck says goodbye

Saturday 29 December 2012, 12:19pm

British racing is on the verge of new era in broadcasting with larger-than-life personality John McCririck among several media casualties.  Read more »

Tidal Bay rocks Ireland's young guns

Saturday 29 December 2012, 11:57am

Veteran jumper Tidal Bay has come back from the brink of defeat to win the Grade One Lexus Chase at Leopardstown.  Read more »

Star Wars to debut chasing Millions spot

Friday 28 December 2012, 6:14pm

Scott Aspery has outsider Star Wars in the juvenile race at Canterbury but believes the colt has the raw talent to be a realistic winning chance on debut.  Read more »

Gasquet chasing another Canterbury win

Friday 28 December 2012, 5:17pm

Gasquet is unbeaten at Canterbury and trainer Joe Pride believes the sprinter can keep that run going despite stepping up in class in an 1100m event.  Read more »

Good Ba Ba set for Australian debut

Friday 28 December 2012, 4:59pm

The Australian debut of former Hong Kong champion Good Ba Ba shapes as the feature of Flemington's New Year's Day meeting.  Read more »

Here The Rhythm takes next step at Valley

Friday 28 December 2012, 4:47pm

Here The Rhythm steps up in grade at Moonee Valley but is unlikely to be overawed by the occasion, trainer Shawn Mathrick says.  Read more »

Full Hand ready to make amends in the city

Friday 28 December 2012, 4:37pm

Full Hand is poised to atone for a lacklustre city debut when he steps out at Moonee Valley in the Alternate Railway Handicap.  Read more »

Champagne Cath out of Magic Millions

Friday 28 December 2012, 3:46pm

The Chris Waller-trained Champagne Cath is out of Magic Millions contention but all is not lost from a Golden Slipper viewpoint.  Read more »

Caliente to capitalise on ideal barrier

Friday 28 December 2012, 3:30pm

A perfect barrier draw is likely to see a variation in riding tactics for Caliente in the Group Three Vo Rogue Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Primitive Man ready for metropolitan debut

Friday 28 December 2012, 3:07pm

Tainer Shane Fliedner is looking forward to getting a guide to the future when he runs last-start winner Primitive Man at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Safeguard to miss Diamond for Slipper tilt

Friday 28 December 2012, 2:09pm

Safeguard will miss the Blue Diamond series to concentrate on a Golden Slipper campaign while stablemate Montsegur will head to the Blue Diamond Preview.  Read more »

Wiggins vital to stable success: Heathcote

Friday 28 December 2012, 1:04pm

Robert Heathcote says the consistent form of jockey Ryan Wiggins is due to self-belief and an excellent work ethic.  Read more »

Cantonese draws wide gate in Perth Cup

Friday 28 December 2012, 12:36pm

A field of 20 runners has been declared for the Perth Cup with Mr Moet faring best of the favourirtes. In-form Sydney stayer Cantonese has gate 19.  Read more »

Newbury in equation for Long Run

Friday 28 December 2012, 12:26pm

Top jumper Long Run is in contention for a start in the Denman Chase at Kempton after winning the King George VI Chase.  Read more »

Ethiopia enjoying a rest in the west

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:14pm

Trainer Pat Carey is looking to the spring rather than the autumn as he contemplates the future of his Derby winner Ethiopia.  Read more »

Crystal Icon tries a step up

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:11pm

Crystal Icon has the chance to prove he belongs in the big time when he comes to Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Trainer fined for illegal treatment

Thursday 27 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Brett Scott has been fined $1000 for treating a horse during the 24 hours before it was due to race.  Read more »

Canterbury test for bush filly Madame Fly

Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:55pm

Cessnock-based filly Madame Fly will line up against some highly-rated juveniles at Canterbury in pursuit of a place in the Magic Millions Classic.  Read more »

Hard work pays off for jockey

Thursday 27 December 2012, 5:30pm

Jockey Ben Melham paid a heavy price for enjoying his Christmas, but he had his reward with the win of Secret Liasion at Mornington.  Read more »

Circle Of Power primed for Canterbury

Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:57pm

Trainer Rod Craig is confident Circle Of Power can capitalise on his last-start win when he runs at Canterbury.  Read more »

Avoid Lightning needs to have answers

Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:44pm

Trainer David Jolly is looking to Saturday's Moonee Valley meeting to test the versatility of his mare Avoid Lightning.  Read more »

She's A Stalker to confirm Millions plans

Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:33pm

Trainer Angela Davies is confident She's A Stalker will perform well enough at Canterbury to confirm a place in Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Oamaru Princess to race for a new car

Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:24pm

The flying Oamaru Princess is likely to bid for a new car in one of Moonee Valley's 55 second challenge races following her Mornington win.  Read more »

Purrific has the right formline: Marshall

Thursday 27 December 2012, 4:06pm

Purrific has the right formline to acquit herself well in Saturday's B J McLachlan Stakes at Doomben according to Simon Marshall.  Read more »

Atlantic Jewel's fate known soon

Thursday 27 December 2012, 3:28pm

Atlantic Jewel's racing future will rest on a second scan of her injured foreleg due to be taken in two weeks.  Read more »

Long Run reclaims King George title

Thursday 27 December 2012, 7:16am

Long Run has won the gruelling King Geogre VI steeplechase at Kempton in the last strides to deny Captain Chris.  Read more »

Habibi rewards Logan for honest approach

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:32pm

Habibi strode away to win the Group Two Great Northern Guineas at Ellerslie and is likely to head towards the New Zealand Oaks in March.  Read more »

Rosehill trebles for Bowman and Waller

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:26pm

A first-up win to Lonace brought up a Rosehill treble for Hugh Bowman and Chris Waller, with Bowman winning on all of his three Boxing Day rides.  Read more »

Master Avatar continues winning streak

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:13pm

Master Avatar arrived unheralded from Victoria but is on target for the Magic Millions Cup after making it four straight wins at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Le Roi shows class to win Summer Cup

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 6:05pm

Lightly-raced import Le Roi has capped his preparation with a Group Three win in the Summer Cup and will be aimed at feature staying races in 2013.  Read more »

Tai Tai Tess ready for Mornington test

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 5:23pm

Honest mare Tai Tai Tess has the opportunity to make amends for a recent placing when she takes her place in the Lord Stakes at Mornington.  Read more »

Distance not an issue for Millions filly

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 5:15pm

Liam Birchley has given Magic Millions contender Missy Longstocking a glowing report leading into the B J McLachlan Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Undeniably lives up to his name

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 5:07pm

A horse whose career seemed over and whose life was in grave danger, has scored his first win in two years at Caulfield.  Read more »

Clevadude on trial for Magic Millions

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 4:28pm

Promising two-year-old Clevadude will be racing for a place in the Magic Millions Classic when he runs at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Gai's Millions firmer ready for race debut

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 4:07pm

Aussies Love Sport has firmed in betting for the Magic Millions and Gai Waterhouse believes the colt has the talent to deliver in feature juvenile races.  Read more »

Fix outslogs Eight Carat Classic field

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 3:52pm

Fix showed the form which took her to third in the 1000 Guineas by keeping out the favourite Soriano in the Eight Carat Classic.  Read more »

The Hombre thrashes Newmarket field

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 3:26pm

Hastings galloper The Hombre has easily won the Newmarket Handicap and will now go for Group One glory in the Railway Handicap.  Read more »

Boxing Day crowd disappoints Waller

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 3:05pm

Hawkspur made it three wins in a row at Rosehill but trainer Chris Waller has questioned a lack promotion surrounding the Boxing Day meeting.  Read more »

Montsegur joins Darley's 2YO elite

Wednesday 26 December 2012, 2:39pm

Sheikh Mohammed's Darley stable has produced two top-flight two-year-olds in as many race meetings in Melbourne with Montsegur winning at Caulfield.  Read more »

Youbolt takes on class at Caulfield

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 1:27pm

Youbolt's immediate future will rest on his attempt to match it with a classy field at Caulfield in the Christmas Stakes.  Read more »

Dances On Stars to run at Doomben

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:46pm

Trainer Gerald Ryan has no qualms about Dances On Stars taking on Group One winner Sizzling on his home turf in Queensland.  Read more »

Lilliburlero aims for three from three

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:46pm

Exciting prospect Lilliburlero will be aiming for her third win from as many starts before she is rested with the autumn in mind.  Read more »

Poste Restante ready to deliver in Cup

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:45pm

Poste Restante has taken no harm from a Brisbane to Sydney road trip and trainer Desleigh Forster expects the mare to run well in the Summer Cup.  Read more »

Ulundi chasing successive Lord Stakes wins

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 12:45pm

Ulundi is primed to win the Lord Stakes for a second time after emabarking on a campaign that almost mirrors his lead-up to 2012.  Read more »

Junior aiming high in King George

Tuesday 25 December 2012, 7:05am

Connections are hoping to recoup their late entry payment for Junior in the King George VI Chase to be run on a heavy track.  Read more »

TVN secures NSW thoroughbred rights

Monday 24 December 2012, 5:29pm

Broadcaster TVN has secured media rights for all racing clubs in NSW, bringing the state into line with Victoria in a landmark deal for Australian racing.  Read more »

Millions filly stays at home for lead-up

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:59pm

One of the best two-year-olds to race in Sydney this season will have her final Magic Millions Classic lead-up race at Canterbury instead of Brisbane.  Read more »

Bowman out to confirm premiership move

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:55pm

Hugh Bowman, an outright favourite to win the 2012-2013 Sydney jockeys' premiership, will be banking on Lonace to deliver a Boxing Day win.  Read more »

McLachlan stern test for Sir Luminar

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:53pm

Michael Nolan rates Sir Luminar highly but says he faces a major challenge against some quality female rivals in Saturday's McLachlan Stakes.  Read more »

Trainer looks ahead after tragic day

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:47pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is devastated by the loss of Beltrois but is looking ahead to a powerful showing at Caulfield on Wednesday.  Read more »

Brightest to back up in Summer Cup

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:44pm

Consistent mare Brightest will be given the chance to prove herself over 2400 metres in the Summer Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Regimental Pride out of Magic Millions

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:23pm

Trainer David Payne has shelved Magic Millions plans for Regimental Pride to concentrate on a Golden Slipper campaign for the well-bred colt.  Read more »

Malavio's sister starts Oaks campaign

Monday 24 December 2012, 4:10pm

She's A Girl, a half-sister to stakes winner Malavio, resumes at Rosehill for a campaign aimed at the Group One Australian Oaks.  Read more »

Long Run out to reclaim Kempton crown

Monday 24 December 2012, 11:28am

Long Run is showing signs he is close to recapturing his best form and trainer Nicky Henderson is confident the gelding will be a force at Kempton.  Read more »

Williams third on Rulership in Japan

Sunday 23 December 2012, 6:56pm

Australian jockey Craig Williams has finished his latest Japanese stay with a third on Rulership in the Arima Kinen, the final Group One of the season.  Read more »

Carlton House due in Australia on Monday

Sunday 23 December 2012, 5:48pm

Carlton House is soon to arrive in Australia where he will be trained by Gai Waterhouse for the Queen.  Read more »

All Too Hard impresses on return to work

Sunday 23 December 2012, 5:12pm

The Australian Guineas is All Too Hard's next major target and the colt has impressed co-trainer Michael Hawkes with the way he has matured.  Read more »

Shootoff to run on Boxing Day

Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:52pm

Queensland Derby winner Shootoff is improving after recovering from injury but will probably need the run in the Zabeel Classic on Boxing Day.  Read more »

Alma's Fury to run in Bernborough

Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:23pm

Villiers Stakes runner-up Alma's Fury will head to Brisbane to chase a breakthrough stakes win in the Bernborough Handicap with Glen Boss to ride.  Read more »

Waller to use Sydney strategy in Melbourne

Sunday 23 December 2012, 4:14pm

Trainer Chris Waller will use the tried and true methods that have made him Sydney's leading trainer when he embarks on a Melbourne venture.  Read more »

Unwanted Sea Lord shines

Sunday 23 December 2012, 3:18pm

Trainer Stephen Brown has revitalised Sea Lord's career with his next assignment the Listed Christmas Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Riley happy with I'm Too Sexy

Sunday 23 December 2012, 1:41pm

Mark Riley says I'm Too Sexy will cope with hot weather and distance in the McLachlan Stakes at Doomben, her lead-up to the Magic Millions.  Read more »

Orr Stakes option for Mufhasa

Sunday 23 December 2012, 12:56pm

The Orr Stakes in Melbourne is among the options for evergreen New Zealander King Mufhasa following his return to the winners' list at Awapuni.  Read more »

Highs and lows of British racing in 2012

Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:31am

Frankel tops the list of all things good about British racing which has also experienced some lows in recent times.  Read more »

Barzalona looks ahead to the new year

Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:25am

Mickael Barzalona's star is expected to rise even higher in the new season as he continues his ride with the Godolphin stable.  Read more »

Melbourne Cup again target for Mount Athos

Sunday 23 December 2012, 9:18am

Trainer Luca Cumani and owner Dr Marwan Koukash again have the Melbourne Cup in their sights with Mount Athos.  Read more »

Robl to miss prized Magic Millions ride

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:51pm

A second suspension in a week has cost Peter Robl the prized ride on Magic Millions Classic favourite Assail for the Gold Coast feature.  Read more »

Brisbane sprinter Adebisi win Razor Sharp

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:38pm

A welcome drop in weights has helped Queensland sprinter Adebisi win the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Audacious Spirit passes stamina test

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:22pm

Jeff Lloyd is sceptical about Audacious Spirit handling distances longer than 1350m despite his win in the Lough Neagh Stakes at Doomben.  Read more »

Winner dies after Flemington race

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:16pm

Joy turned to horror for the connections of Flemington winner Beltrois who had to be put down after breaking a shoulder and falling just after the line.  Read more »

All Legal wins thrilling Villiers Stakes

Saturday 22 December 2012, 6:08pm

All Legal was close to retirement last year but has capped the best preparation of his career with a narrow victory in the Group Two Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Angelus delivers overdue win in style

Saturday 22 December 2012, 5:05pm

Angelus has made a welcome return to the winner's circle at Warwick Farm to reinforce trainer Peter Snowden's faith in her ability.  Read more »

First Saturday winner for Goold

Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:52pm

Mature-age apprentice Geoffrey Goold is living the dream with rejuvenated sprinter Delago Pilli who clinched a winning hat-trick at Doomben.  Read more »

Baltra beaten but better things in store

Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:37pm

A sustained plunge on country sprinter Baltra has come unstuck at Warwick Farm but he has still shown he has plenty to offer in the future.  Read more »

Blinkers likely for Greytfilly in Millions

Saturday 22 December 2012, 4:13pm

Robert Heathcote is considering an important gear change for Greytfilly in the Magic Millions after her unlucky second at Doomben on Saturday.  Read more »

Baker trains two-year-old quinella

Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:46pm

Twilight Royale has led in a quinella for trainer Bjorn Baker in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery at Warwick Farm, defeating stablemate Fuerza.  Read more »

Winner dies after Flemington fall

Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:27pm

Beltrois has had to be euthanased minutes after winning a race at Flemington following a stumble 50 metres past the post.  Read more »

You Think So to tackle Bagot

Saturday 22 December 2012, 3:06pm

In-form stayer You Think So will join stablemate Unusual Suspect in Melbourne's feature summer staying event, the Bagot Handicap.  Read more »

Heart Testa keeps unbeaten sequence

Saturday 22 December 2012, 2:30pm

Heart Testa has stretched his record to four wins from four starts with a determined victory carrying 59 kilograms at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Speedy Safeguard scores at Flemington

Saturday 22 December 2012, 1:29pm

Natural ability and pure speed have helped the Darley-owned Safeguard to a debut victory at Flemington.  Read more »

Danedream owner retires Arc winner

Saturday 22 December 2012, 9:02am

Owner Teruya Yoshida has retired Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream and the mare will go to England to be served by Frankel.  Read more »

SA-trained stayer favourite for Summer Cup

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:54pm

European import Le Roi is favourite for the Group Three Summer Cup with a field of eight declared to contest the 2400m Rosehill race.  Read more »

Munce to miss Magic Millions raceday

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:42pm

Chris Munce will begin cancer treatment on January 7, ruling him out of riding Sizzling in the Magic Millions Guineas.  Read more »

Nursery win would be Sweet for Nickson

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:33pm

Gary Nickson is confident speedy filly Sweet Kiss can back-up a debut win at Newcastle in the $250,000 Inglis Nursery Stakes at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Collett to confirm standing in Villiers

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:27pm

Jason Collett has racked up 20 metropolitan wins this season but is chasing a breakthrough Australian stakes success on Thumbtacks in the Villiers.  Read more »

Price looking to Al Aneed to find form

Friday 21 December 2012, 5:04pm

Trainer Mick Price has changed jockeys and gear in a bid to encourage promising colt Al Aneed find his best form at Flemington.  Read more »

VRC extends welcome mat to Chris Waller

Friday 21 December 2012, 4:27pm

Chris Waller has been granted a lease on 10 boxes at Flemington with the leading Sydney trainer to have a Melbourne base up and running within two months.  Read more »

Nikolic loses appeal over two-year ban

Friday 21 December 2012, 4:12pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has had his appeal against a two-year ban dismissed. Nikolic has been disqualified for threatening a racing official.  Read more »

Apprentice Sadler takes on tough ride

Friday 21 December 2012, 3:49pm

Apprentice Thomas Sadler has been given the responsibility of keeping alive Lord of Brazil's impressive record at Flemington on Saturday.  Read more »

Module looking for form at Flemington

Friday 21 December 2012, 3:32pm

Trainer Peter Gelagotis is looking for a return to form from Module in the Bitalli Handicap at Flemington.  Read more »

Wide alley nothing new for Morning Captain

Friday 21 December 2012, 3:21pm

Kelly Doughty says Morning Captain's liking for the 1350m circuit at Doomben should help offset an outside alley in the Lough Neagh Stakes.  Read more »

Greytfilly has right attitude: trainer

Friday 21 December 2012, 2:32pm

Greytfilly's feisty attitude is what makes her such a keen competitor as she chases a winning lead-in to her Magic Millions assignment.  Read more »

Veteran Rockpecker in line for 10th win

Friday 21 December 2012, 2:09pm

Trainer Ken Fythe is confident his care and attention have made his stable star Rockpecker a better horse than the average nine-year-old.  Read more »

Scandals overshadow Caviar achievements

Friday 21 December 2012, 1:25pm

Black Caviar conquered the world but ultimately it was two jockeys and their transgressions who created unwanted headlines for Australian racing in 2012.  Read more »

600 join equine influenza class action

Friday 21 December 2012, 12:29pm

Lawyers say the 2007 equine influenza outbreak, traced to an Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service station, was caused by negligence.  Read more »

Cantonese arrives in Perth for Cup bid

Friday 21 December 2012, 12:05pm

In-form Sydney stayer Cantonese has arrived in Western Australia and will be a late entry for the $500,000 Perth Cup at Ascot.  Read more »

Cash boost for Sunday racing in Britain

Friday 21 December 2012, 11:17am

Sunday racing in Britain will be given a major lift with race clubs offered financial incentives as part of an across-the-board stakes increase for 2013.  Read more »

New Championship launched in Melbourne

Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:59pm

Racing Victoria has launched a Group One Championship to lure the country's best horses to its summer and autumn carnivals.  Read more »

Assail new Magic Millions favourite

Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:49pm

Assail stamped herself the horse to beat in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast with a brilliant win at Wyong.  Read more »