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Berry grilled over Driefontein defeat

Thursday 20 December 2012, 5:24pm

She's A Stalker caused an upset in the Wyong 3YO Magic Millions as stewards adjourned an inquiry into the ride by Tommy Berry on beaten favourite Driefontein.  Read more »

Merry Christmas, Highlights of 2012 & Predictions for 2013 from the Bloodstock.com.au Team

Thursday 20 December 2012, 4:35pm

As we farewell 2012 the team at Bloodstock.com.au would like to wish all our loyal customers a very Merry Christmas, thank you for your support and reflect on a great year!  Read more »

Group One moved from Randwick to Farm

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:59pm

Warwick Farm will host the Group One Randwick Guineas meeting next year with racing at Sydney's premier track now due to resume on Derby Day.  Read more »

Azzaland back from injury at Doomben

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:58pm

Azzaland and his trainer Richie Stephenson will make a comeback to metropolitan racing at Doomben this weekend.  Read more »

Filly to bypass interstate trip

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:58pm

Adelaide trainer Will Clarken has opted to put a start at Flemington on hold and run debutante Molto Bella closer to home.  Read more »

All Legal geared up for Villiers

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:33pm

Two former top jockeys who won the Villiers Stakes will face off as rival trainers in this year's edition of the Sydney summer showpiece.  Read more »

Duff hoping for rain for Steel Zip

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:29pm

Pat Duff would like to see a soft track for the Lough Neagh Stakes in which Steel Zip continues his build-up to next month's Magic Millions Cup.  Read more »

Trainer charged over Oliver case

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:15pm

The Damien Oliver betting scandal has taken another twist with top trainer Robert Smerdon to answer charges relating to the matter.  Read more »

Brasch takes leap of faith

Thursday 20 December 2012, 3:13pm

Country-based trainer Jeff Brasch is hoping his decision to focus on his training career pays dividends at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Five Minutes With... Jason Collett

Thursday 20 December 2012, 2:26pm

New Zealand born rider turned Sydney Metropolitan jockey, Jason Collett, has had a whirl wind career riding in New Zealand, Australia and Macau over the past twelve months along with overcoming some major obstacles.   Read more »

Hypurr begins Sydney career in Razor Sharp

Thursday 20 December 2012, 1:59pm

Former Hong Kong galloper Hypurr has shown new trainer Joe Pride enough to suggest he can make an encouraging Australian debut at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Country horse with Hollywood name

Thursday 20 December 2012, 10:39am

A horse whose name derives from the line of a well-known song will aim to extend his winning sequence at Wagga.  Read more »

Rite Of Passage to be aimed at Gold Cup

Thursday 20 December 2012, 9:03am

The Ascot Gold Cup will be the target for the Dermot Weld-trained Rite Of Passage, a one time leading Melbourne Cup contender.  Read more »

Jockey Eddie Ahern faces corruption charge

Thursday 20 December 2012, 8:27am

Jockey Eddie Ahern and former footballer Neil Clement are among six men charged with corruption offences by the British Horseracing Authority.  Read more »

Court upholds ban on AI

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 6:12pm

Traditional breeders have had a victory in the Federal Court which has ruled the ban on the artificial insemination of thoroughbreds remain.  Read more »

Saimee Jumaat outed for 18 months

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 6:05pm

One of Singapore's most high-profile jockeys has been suspended for 18 months over his handling of a horse in a race at Kranji.  Read more »

Trilione redeems reputation with Farm win

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:46pm

Trilione has taken a major step towards salvaging her tarnished reputation with an impressive Eagle Farm win.  Read more »

Import heads Summer Cup entries

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:12pm

Connections of imported galloper Unusual Suspect are hoping he can capitalise on his breakthrough win in the Werribee Cup.  Read more »

Paaratte Pat still learning

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:06pm

Sprinter Paaratte Pat has chalked up two wins from three starts this campaign but trainer Brendan McCarthy says the gelding is still a work in progress.  Read more »

Form horses key to Villiers

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 4:55pm

The Villiers Stakes is the feature race of the Sydney summer and statistics suggest punters should be looking for in-form horses.  Read more »

Harry White trophies on show

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:41pm

The trophy collection of four-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Harry White will go on show at Flemington.  Read more »

Ideal draw for Adebisi in Razor Sharp

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:26pm

Desleigh Forster has given the all clear for Adebisi to start in the Razor Sharp Handicap at Warwick Farm after the gelding drew ideally.  Read more »

Wyong guide to Berry's Millions chances

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 3:08pm

Tommy Berry will get a great guide on his chances of winning a third straight Magic Millions at the Gold Coast when he rides Certitude in a Wyong lead-up.  Read more »

Another English racecourse closes

Wednesday 19 December 2012, 8:01am

Folkestone has become the second British racecourse to close but hope remains a redevelopment proposal could mean it is temporary.  Read more »

Whitefriars return a tonic for Worthington

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 5:58pm

Trainer Rick Worthington is tackling his own health battle at the same time he is preparing his best horse for a comeback after almost two years out.  Read more »

Victorian jumps racing schedule announced

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 5:15pm

Racing Victoria has released a schedule for the 2013 jumps racing season which offers more than $3 million in stakes in 70 races.  Read more »

Frill Seeking a surprise Millions hope

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 4:48pm

Frill Seeking has surprised trainer Matthew Smith by showing early ability and the filly will be given her chance at Magic Millions riches.  Read more »

Tackleberry set to step up at Flemington

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 4:31pm

Cranbourne trainer Allison Sheehan is chasing a big pay cheque when Tackleberry steps up in class at Flemington.  Read more »

Flight plans hold key to Cantonese Cup bid

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:51pm

Cantonese, the Sydney stayer who continues to thrive under the care of Bjorn Baker, is well in the frame for a Perth Cup start.  Read more »

Monton on track for back-to-back Villiers

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:32pm

Ron Quinton believes Monton is up for the challenge as he heads towards a shot at becoming the first dual winner of the Group Two Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

State Of Wealth to cash in at Eagle Farm

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 3:09pm

State Of Wealth is back in form after a below-par winter campaign but he faces a stern midweek test at Eagle Farm against Sarge In Charge.  Read more »

Rawiller to have surgery on ankle injury

Tuesday 18 December 2012, 10:49am

Nash Rawiller is expected to be out of the saddle for at least six weeks after breaking his ankle at the barrier trials at Rosehill.  Read more »

Symons to be back riding in the new year

Monday 17 December 2012, 6:04pm

Chris Symons expects to be back riding soon after having a metal plate removed from a broken foot suffered in a car park accident.  Read more »

Conners keeps options open with Register

Monday 17 December 2012, 5:57pm

Trainer Heath Conners saw plenty of merit in Register's first start and he is confident blinkers will make her an even better chance at her next outing.  Read more »

Form stacks up for Standard Bearer

Monday 17 December 2012, 5:35pm

Noel Mayfield-Smith has confidence in Standard Bearer as he prepares to resume his juvenile campaign in the Inglis Nursery.  Read more »

Smith has two stakes chances at home

Monday 17 December 2012, 5:05pm

Cabernet and Slow The Flow will run at Warwick Farm for local trainer Matthew Smith in the Villiers Stakes and Razor Sharp Handicap respectively.  Read more »

Laxon claims seventh Singapore premiership

Monday 17 December 2012, 2:00pm

The Singapore trainers' premiership has gone down to the wire with Laurie Laxon edging out Michael Freedman to win a seventh title.  Read more »

Small window of hope for Hereford

Monday 17 December 2012, 11:58am

Hereford, which has hosted horse racing since 1771, has become the first British racetrack to close in more than 30 years.  Read more »

Giles Cross in top order for Welsh feature

Monday 17 December 2012, 11:41am

Trainer Victor Dartnall is hoping to celebrate the re-opening of his stable with a victory in the Welsh National.  Read more »

Unusual Suspect wins Werribee Cup

Sunday 16 December 2012, 6:43pm

American import Unusual Suspect has finally broken his Australian drought with a come-from-behind victory in the Werribee Cup.  Read more »

Galah heads Snowden's Villiers assault

Sunday 16 December 2012, 5:44pm

Peter Snowden goes into the Villiers Stakes with three runners, including Festival Stakes third placegetter Galah.  Read more »

Doncaster aims for Scream Machine

Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:45pm

Trainer Jason Coyle plans to target the Doncaster with Scream Machine, the winner of his past two starts the most recent on protest.  Read more »

Waller sets sights on Melbourne Cup

Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:39pm

Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller has his sights set on winning the Melbourne Cup after Kelinni gave him his best finish yet.  Read more »

Calcatta to run in Wyong Millions

Sunday 16 December 2012, 4:30pm

Melbourne filly Calcatta will be a starter in the rich two-year-old race at the Wyong Magic Millions lead-up meeting.  Read more »

McMahon out until New Year after fall

Sunday 16 December 2012, 3:32pm

A Sunshine Coast fall has ruled Ric McMahon out for a month but he is adamant he will recover in time to partner Better Than Ready in an autumn campaign.  Read more »

Shares available in All Too Hard

Sunday 16 December 2012, 3:19pm

A ten per cent share in Black Caviar's half brother All Too Hard is being offered by the Group One winning colt's new owners, Vinery Stud.  Read more »

Nicholls moves on from Kauto Star

Sunday 16 December 2012, 12:56pm

Trainer Paul Nicholls has apologised for the public spat between him and owner Clive Smith over retirement plans for Kauto Star.  Read more »

Robl and Rawiller out for Christmas

Saturday 15 December 2012, 7:18pm

Jockeys Peter Robl and Nash Rawiller have been outed for careless riding, incurring bans which will keep them out of the important Villiers Stakes meeting.  Read more »

Tinkler's All Too Hard sold to Vinery Stud

Saturday 15 December 2012, 7:09pm

Embattled businessman Nathan Tinkler has sold All Too Hard, one of the most valuable colts in Australian racing.  Read more »

Samui Lad win a boost for Waterhouse team

Saturday 15 December 2012, 6:19pm

Samui Lad has produced a welcome result for the Gai Waterhouse team after a determined all-the-way win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Fire Up Fifi on target for Bernborough

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:59pm

Fire Up Fifi's win in the Just Now Quality has been described as a bonus victory with the Bernborough Handicap her primary goal this campaign.  Read more »

Cantonese wins first stakes race for Baker

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:54pm

Cantonese has given trainer Bjorn Baker his first stakes win since he moved on from a successful training partnership with his father Murray.  Read more »

Munce and Wood laud Sizzling victory

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:40pm

Sizzling left Chris Munce and Kelso Wood reaching for superlatives after his impressive win in the Gold Edition Plate.  Read more »

O'Hara bounces back with protest win

Saturday 15 December 2012, 5:25pm

Kathy O'Hara crashed to the turf in the opening race at Rosehill but bounced back to win later in the day after a controversial protest.  Read more »

Bushfire horse wins at Flemington

Saturday 15 December 2012, 4:59pm

British General, a horse who escaped the flames in Victoria's Black Saturday bushfires, has scored his first city win at Flemington.  Read more »

Blinkers do the trick for Mr Light Blue

Saturday 15 December 2012, 4:35pm

Trainer Barry Baldwin's decision to put blinkers back on Mr Light Blue proved a masterstroke at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Sir Luminar secures Magic Millions start

Saturday 15 December 2012, 3:50pm

Sir Luminar smashed a race record to qualify for the Magic Millions when he scored a brilliant win in the Phelan Ready Stakes at his first start.  Read more »

Winning double for Regimental Gal progeny

Saturday 15 December 2012, 3:22pm

Lilliburlero has brought up a winning double at Rosehill for her dam Regimental Gal after Regimental Pride won earlier in the day.  Read more »

Alcohol fuels Flemington celebration

Saturday 15 December 2012, 3:00pm

The quaintly-named Alcohol has continued his promising South Australian form with a strong win at Flemington.  Read more »

Gullible makes it three wins on the trot

Saturday 15 December 2012, 2:39pm

Late autumn carnival stakes races will be considered for Gullible after the improving filly capped her first preparation with a Rosehill win.  Read more »

Regimental Pride wins dramatic race

Saturday 15 December 2012, 2:17pm

Regimental Pride has cemented his Magic Millons claims at Rosehill in a drama-packed race in which Kathy O'Hara fell from her mount.  Read more »

Chad Schofield posts first Flemington win

Saturday 15 December 2012, 2:04pm

Apprentice Chad Schofield has scored his first Flemington win on the David Hayes-trained Mabsam.  Read more »

At The Races upbeat despite Ascot loss

Saturday 15 December 2012, 11:48am

Ascot will join most of Britain's major racetracks, including Cheltenham and Newmarket, as a broadcast partner with Racing UK, starting from 2014.  Read more »

Top mare Soft Sand in switch after sale

Friday 14 December 2012, 5:37pm

Paul Messara will take over the training of Soft Sand after the mare was purchased jointly by BC3 Thoroughbreds and Arrowfield Stud.  Read more »

First crop yearlings on show

Friday 14 December 2012, 5:03pm

THE first crop of Onemorenomore and boom Northern Hemisphere sire Big Brown enter the ring for the first time at Magic Millions in January.  Read more »

Sessions out to bounce back at Rosehill

Friday 14 December 2012, 4:44pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy is looking for Sessions to bounce back at Rosehill with a more professional performance after over-racing at his past two starts.  Read more »

Magic Millions-bound Assail impresses Robl

Friday 14 December 2012, 4:27pm

An impressive barrier trial win from Assail has jockey Peter Robl excited about the prospects of the Magic Millions-bound filly.  Read more »

Trainer Conlan fined for raceday treatment

Friday 14 December 2012, 3:57pm

Trainer Jim Conlan has been fined $10,000 by Racing Victoria stewards for the raceday treatment of a horse.  Read more »

Chelembra set to provide Flemington clue

Friday 14 December 2012, 3:48pm

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is hoping Chelembra can brush aside two indifferent runs to get his campaign back on track at Flemington.  Read more »

Stakes test looms for Shamardani

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:37pm

Shamardani will have to overcome a drop in distance at Rosehill as trainer Greg Hickman prepares the mare for a stakes assignment.  Read more »

Waller says Moriarty will stay Cup trip

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:22pm

Premier trainer Chris Waller is backing his own judgment and is confident Moriarty will stay a strong 2400m in the Listed Christmas Cup at Rosehill.  Read more »

Auckland Cup a possibility for Cantonese

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:08pm

Bjorn Baker has revealed the Group One Auckland Cup as a possible target for iron horse Cantonese.  Read more »

Trip no issue for The Conspirator at Farm

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:03pm

The Conspirator will step out of his comfort zone in the Gold Edition Plate but jockey Paul Hammersley is confident he will handle the assignment.  Read more »

Kentucky Derby hero in Aussie stud deal

Friday 14 December 2012, 2:02pm

Animal Kingdom, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner, is poised to join the Arrowfield Stud roster for the 2013 Australian thoroughbred breeding season.  Read more »

Leading not ideal for Jet Style: trainer

Friday 14 December 2012, 1:54pm

In-form Jet Style looks the only leader in his race at Eagle Farm despite some misgivings from trainer Donald Baker.  Read more »

No change for showpiece racing events

Friday 14 December 2012, 11:43am

Two iconic English races will be run at their usual time despite a switch in television broadcaster for the coverage of thoroughbred racing.  Read more »

Walter stars with Goulburn four-timer

Thursday 13 December 2012, 6:02pm

Guy Walter has enjoyed another fruitful Goulburn meeting, producing four of the eight winners, including the promising Splash Out.  Read more »

Magic Millions aim for Catseye Surprise

Thursday 13 December 2012, 5:57pm

Catseye Surprise is being aimed at the Magic Millions race day at the Gold Coast but her performance at Rosehill will decide which event she contests.  Read more »

Date set for Karakatsanis hearing

Thursday 13 December 2012, 5:28pm

A date has been set for charges to be heard against trainer Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony over raceday breaches.  Read more »

Nikolic assault hearing adjourned

Thursday 13 December 2012, 5:16pm

Danny Nikolic's hearing on assault charges has been adjourned with the controversial jockey now set to face court in May.  Read more »

Thexton pins faith in Toranado gear switch

Thursday 13 December 2012, 4:56pm

Maryann Thexton has made several gear changes in a bid to revive the Magic Millions prospects of El Toranado in the Phelan Ready Stakes.  Read more »

Iggi Pop to deliver Christmas Cup cheer

Thursday 13 December 2012, 4:07pm

A stout pedigree and some promising formlines point to Iggi Pop making his presence felt in the feature race at Rosehill.  Read more »

Hopes remain high for Doctor Fremantle

Thursday 13 December 2012, 4:03pm

Trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon believes he has rediscovered the spark which made Doctor Fremantle a star in England.  Read more »

Commander to take harder road to Millions

Thursday 13 December 2012, 3:05pm

Trainer Nick Olive has taken what he concedes is a tougher option with in-form mare Capital Commander as she heads towards the Magic Millions.  Read more »

O'Shea down but not out after Hong Kong

Thursday 13 December 2012, 2:25pm

The international stage continues to appeal to trainer John O'Shea who has returned home following the disappointment of Sea Siren's Hong Kong mission.  Read more »

Browne fit for ride on Missy Longstocking

Thursday 13 December 2012, 2:07pm

Damian Browne has recovered from injuries suffered in a race fall to ride Magic Millions contender Missy Longstocking.  Read more »

Light rail link a big boost for Randwick

Thursday 13 December 2012, 1:14pm

The construction of a light rail line from Sydney's CBD has been welcomed by racing administrators as it will service Randwick racecourse.  Read more »

Inglis Gift Shop Open Tomorrow for your Christmas Shopping

Thursday 13 December 2012, 12:05pm

The Inglis Shop has been stocked with Christmas presents and the authorised Black Caviar book written by Gerard Whateley, with limited copies signed by trainer Peter Moody.  Read more »

Sea The Stars progeny in 2014 Derby entry

Thursday 13 December 2012, 11:55am

The 2009 English Derby winner Sea The Stars is represented by 33 yearlings in an overall entry of more than 400 nominations for the 2014 edition.  Read more »

Attard celebrates first city win

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 6:21pm

Trainer Jason Attard's first city win with Reiby Regina was all the more special given he has played a major role in every stage of the mare's life.  Read more »

Payne cleared to resume trackwork

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 6:16pm

Battle-scarred jockey Michelle Payne has taken the next step towards a return after being cleared to resume riding trackwork.  Read more »

Rawiller upbeat about Fiumicino's chances

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 6:02pm

Nash Rawiller helped Fiumicino rediscover winning form last start and believes they can do it again in the Listed Christmas Cup.  Read more »

Moody, Nolen snare Caulfield double

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:40pm

Top trainer Peter Moody and leading jockey Luke Nolen have combined to grab the opening two races at Caulfield.  Read more »

Weight rise no issue for Poste Restante

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:17pm

A favourable barrier draw should offset a rise in weight for Poste Restante at Eagle Farm, according to trainer Desleigh Forster.  Read more »

Young trainer snares French import

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:07pm

French Group One winner Mutual Trust will do his future racing for Victorian trainer Sam Pritchard-Gordon after being bought by an Australian syndicate.  Read more »

Guineas dream alive for Exotic Sequel

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 5:04pm

Exotic Sequel faces an uphill battle to gain a start in the Magic Millions Guineas despite his impressive win at Doomben.  Read more »

Straight challenge for Warrior

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 4:35pm

Trainer Darren Weir is hopeful his promising gelding Spartan Warrior can adapt to the straight course at Flemington and notch his fourth win in a row.  Read more »

Millions an option for Lady

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 4:06pm

The lure of a $500,000 Magic Millions bonus could tempt Ron Quinton to head north with Lady Louboutin if she performs at Rosehill.  Read more »

Channel Nine to broadcast Inter Dominion

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 3:37pm

In a coup for harness racing, the 2013 Inter Dominion Grand Final will be shown live on free-to-air television.  Read more »

Malavio ruled out of Villiers

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 3:37pm

Promising galloper Malavio has been ruled out of the Villiers Stakes and also the autumn carnival due to arthritic changes in one of his knees.  Read more »