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Nechita out of Melbourne sprints

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 3:07pm

John Thompson remains optimistic top filly Nechita will play a part in the autumn despite a setback ruling her out of the sprint features in Melbourne.  Read more »

Kauto Star to be assessed for dressage

Wednesday 12 December 2012, 8:36am

Trainer Paul Nicholls has expressed his sadness over Clive Smith's decision to send champion jumper Kauto Star to an aspiring Olympian.  Read more »

Americain's owners buy another Cup hope

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:27pm

The owners of retired Melbourne Cup winner Americain are looking to American horse Kindergarten Kid to fill the void.  Read more »

Weather key to Payne's Flemington team

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:24pm

Trainer Patrick Payne will monitor the weather in Melbourne before deciding on a start for Fieldmaster and Hot Lover at Flemington.  Read more »

Utah poised to go one better in Xmas Cup

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:21pm

The performances of King Utah in the Christmas and Summer Cups will determine whether the improving stayer is set for Group One targets in the autumn.  Read more »

Nikolic branded a liar

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:16pm

Jockey Danny Nikolic has been branded a liar in final submission by the legal team for Racing Victoria which has banned him fro two years.  Read more »

Free entry on Villiers day at Warwick Farm

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:31pm

Racegoers will be given free entry to Warwick Farm's Villiers Stakes meeting which will feature all things Christmas.  Read more »

Fortunefivehundred primed for Caulfieldl

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:14pm

A change in scenery and racing's unkindest cut have transformed Fortunefivehundred into a winner with the four-year-old set for more success at Caulfield.  Read more »

Englebrecht to continue winning run

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 3:11pm

After taking out the Festival Stakes with Malavio, trainer Steve Englebrecht is confident of more city success with improving stayer Retort Courteous.  Read more »

Freedman returns uncertain of future

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 2:37pm

Trainer Lee Freedman will return to Melbourne from Sydney but is uncertain what his future holds.  Read more »

Heathcote fined $5000 for positive swab

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 12:04pm

Trainer Robert Heathcote has been fined $5000 and Slick Image disqualified from his race win after a positive swab inquiry.  Read more »

221 lots for Friday’s Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 8:54am

The 2012 Inglis Melbourne December Thoroughbred Sale this Friday 14 December has been boosted by 82 supplementary entries, taking the catalogued total to 221 lots.  Read more »

Dunlop waits on Cadeaux decision

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 7:06am

Red Cadeaux is likely to replicate his globetrotting year with a trip to Dubai for the Sheema Classic also in the mix.  Read more »

O'Brien plots Camelot campaign

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 6:58am

Champion colt Camelot has fully recovered from colic and will be aimed at races like the Tattersall's Gold Cup.  Read more »

Singapore jockey Jacky Low dies in smash

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:22pm

A road crash has claimed the life of popular Singapore jockey Jacky Low who rode his first winners as an apprentice in Perth.  Read more »

Moroney looking to expand operation

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:14pm

Trans Tasman trainer Mike Moroney is looking to expand his operation to include a Sydney base at Randwick.  Read more »

Ricky Maund fined $10,000

Monday 10 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Ricky Maund has escaped with a fine after being found guilty of treating a horse on race day but stewards have warned of stiffer penalties.  Read more »

She's A Fox comeback put on hold

Monday 10 December 2012, 5:51pm

Talented filly She's A Fox will spend an extra month in the paddock as she recovers from a knee injurry which prematurely ended her spring campaign.  Read more »

Regimental Pride on path to Magic Millions

Monday 10 December 2012, 5:32pm

The David Payne-trained Regimental Pride will take an important step towards next month's Magic Millions when he races at Rosehill.  Read more »

Even losers are winners in Hong Kong

Monday 10 December 2012, 12:33pm

The Hong Kong Jockey Club runs the world's leading horse racing industry and at the same time is one of the planet's largest donors to charity.  Read more »

Trainer hails Sprinter Sacre's brilliance

Monday 10 December 2012, 11:53am

Sprinter Sacre has kept an unbeaten record over fences to push his claims as one of the best chasers prepared by trainer Nicky Henderson.  Read more »

Alcopop a courageous third in Hong Kong

Sunday 9 December 2012, 8:37pm

South Australian veteran Alcopop has finished a brave third in Hong Kong's showpiece race, the Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin  Read more »

Alcopop runs third in International Cup

Sunday 9 December 2012, 8:04pm

Australia's Alcopop has run third to defending titleholder California Memory in the Hong Kong International Cup at Sha tin.  Read more »

Zac Purton wins Mile on Ambitous Dragon

Sunday 9 December 2012, 7:24pm

Hong Kong has claimed victory in the International Mile with Zac Purton guiding Ambitious Dragon after an injury scare for the horse.  Read more »

Sea Siren beaten in HK Sprint

Sunday 9 December 2012, 5:58pm

Trainer John O'Shea says he can offer no explanation for the poor run of his mare Sea Siren in the Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Red Cadeaux in breakthrough win

Sunday 9 December 2012, 5:28pm

Globetrotting stayer Red Cadeaux has claimed his first Group One victory, holding off Japanese veteran Jaguar Mail in the Hong Kong Vase.  Read more »

Dothraki to carry Ryan's Millions hopes

Sunday 9 December 2012, 5:16pm

Dothraki will be out to cement a place in the Magic Millions field when he makes his debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Little excited about Soft Sand's autumn

Sunday 9 December 2012, 4:12pm

Miss Softhands could have added her name to Colin Little's autumn team with victory at Caulfield but it's Soft Sand who will carry the stable's major hopes  Read more »

Moriarty to step up in distance

Sunday 9 December 2012, 3:49pm

Moriarty has had a busy schedule this campaign but trainer Chris Waller sayd he is handling it well ahead of the Christmas Cup.  Read more »

The White Hope to miss Millions

Sunday 9 December 2012, 1:36pm

Matthew Dunn says it's a tough decision to miss the Magic Millions carnival with The White Hope but is looking to the long term.  Read more »

Sprinter Sacre leads Henderson spree

Sunday 9 December 2012, 12:53pm

Sprinter Sacre has extended his unbeaten run over fences with an easy victory in the prestigious Tingle Chase at Sandown.  Read more »

Positive response for Aintree changes

Sunday 9 December 2012, 11:13am

New obstacles at the famous Aintree course have been given the thumbs up by jockeys riding at the Grand National course.  Read more »

Luckygray wins the Kingston Town Stakes

Saturday 8 December 2012, 8:55pm

Luckygray has won the final Group One race of the year, the Kingston Town Classic, turning the tables on Railway Stakes winner Mr Moet.  Read more »

Pentasia caps a big week for Jenny Duggan

Saturday 8 December 2012, 6:40pm

Apprentice Jenny Duggan has ridden Pentasia to a victory that means more than most with her Swedish parents on hand to see her win for the first time.  Read more »

Heinrich loses stable star despite big win

Saturday 8 December 2012, 6:30pm

Startsmeup will figure in a shock stable change after his last-stride win in the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Miss Softhands keeps unbeaten record

Saturday 8 December 2012, 5:59pm

Miss Softhands took longer than expected to get to the races but stamped herself as a filly on the rise with a city win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Malavio stakes Villiers claims in Festival

Saturday 8 December 2012, 5:51pm

Malavio has enhanced his claims for one of Sydney racing's summer features after making his own luck to win the Festival Stakes.  Read more »

Catapulted surprises Rodd in Doveton win

Saturday 8 December 2012, 5:33pm

Classy sprinter Catapulted surprised jockey Michael Rodd as he strode away with the Listed Doveton Stakes ahead of stablemate Undeniably.  Read more »

Caliente scores stunning win in Mode Plate

Saturday 8 December 2012, 4:57pm

Paul Hammersley believes Caliente is an ideal type for the Magic Millions Guineas but trainer Bruce Hill is not so sure.  Read more »

Larry Cassidy owns up to tactical blunder

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:51pm

Larry Cassidy is blaming himself after Excellent Al's unplaced effort after enduring a tough run at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Floatmyboat launches Griffiths double

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:46pm

Trainer Robbie Griffths has prepared a race-to-race double at Caulfield and predicted a bright future for three-year-old Floatmyboat once he matures.  Read more »

Champagne Cath bubbles at Rosehill

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:25pm

The debut win of Champagne Cath has been tinged with sadness for Tony Arnold with the filly named for his late wife.  Read more »

Millions Guineas next for Heza Jetsetter

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:16pm

Heza Jetsetter is an ideal type for the Magic Millions Guineas next month, according to leading trainer Robert Heathcote.  Read more »

Sea Siren ready to bring big sprint home

Saturday 8 December 2012, 3:03pm

Sea Siren has completed her final piece of work before the Hong Kong International Sprint in a style that has justified her favouritism for the race.  Read more »

Hawkspur win confirms Qld Derby campaign

Saturday 8 December 2012, 2:08pm

Hawkspur has signalled his potential as a Queensland Derby prospect with victory over 1800 metres at Rosehill.  Read more »

Change Of Honour bound for Gold Coast

Saturday 8 December 2012, 2:02pm

Change Of Honour earned a shot at the Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast with a speedy performance to win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Top sire Thorn Park dies in New Zealand

Saturday 8 December 2012, 12:56pm

Thorn Park, the sire of Cox Plate winner Ocean Park, has died at Windsor Park Stud in New Zealand.  Read more »

Veteran Cassidy impressed with Sea Siren

Friday 7 December 2012, 5:28pm

Trainer John O'Shea and jockey Jim Cassidy have both been impressed with the work of Sea Siren ahead of Sunday's rich Hong Kong Sprint.  Read more »

Alcopop shines ahead of Hong Kong Cup

Friday 7 December 2012, 5:08pm

South Australian veteran Alcopop steps out against some of the biggest names in world racing in the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

Full Peal out to confirm Tasmanian plans

Friday 7 December 2012, 4:35pm

Trainer Simon Wilde says Full Peal will be competitive at Caulfield despite stepping up in class on a last-start country win.  Read more »

Nathan Berry primed for a winning return

Friday 7 December 2012, 4:21pm

Nathan Berry says he has spent too much time on the sidelines because of suspension but he is determined to make up for lost time, starting at Rosehill.  Read more »

Versatility an asset for Scream Machine

Friday 7 December 2012, 3:40pm

Jason Coyle admits a Festival Stakes start appears unlikely for emergency Scream Machine but the trainer is confident of success in another Rosehill race.  Read more »

Bell stays loyal with Ollie Vollie mount

Friday 7 December 2012, 3:04pm

Tim Bell says loyalty to his former boss Sue Grills played a major part in his decision to ride Ollie Vollie in the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Heathcote upbeat despite Belle's wide draw

Friday 7 December 2012, 2:54pm

Robert Heathcote believes La Frisson Belle is talented enough to overcome a wide barrier in Saturday's Mode Plate at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Arnold the key to Wall Street in Group One

Friday 7 December 2012, 2:16pm

Mike Moroney says Steven Arnold's navigational skills will be a boost Wall Street's chances of overcoming a wide barrier in the Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Inglis Easter Yearling Sale Preview Online Now!

Friday 7 December 2012, 11:21am

The annual Preview Magazine highlighting the 611 yearlings set to feature in next year’s 108th edition of the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale is now available online at www.inglis.com.au. Each stallion that is listed on Bloodstock.com.au, with progeny entered into this sale, is linked to a full profile page to make it easier for researching.  Read more »

Grand National hero in seasonal return

Friday 7 December 2012, 11:01am

Ballabriggs returns to the scene of his biggest triumph when he resumes racing in the Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree.  Read more »

Yalumba Special Christmas Offer!

Friday 7 December 2012, 10:38am

After a successful first year of partnership, Australia’s leading bloodstock auction house and Australia’s oldest family owned winery have announced they will continue to work together until at least 2014.  Read more »

Aussies draw well in Hong Kong

Thursday 6 December 2012, 5:51pm

The Australian pair of Sea Siren and Alcopop have fared well in the barier draw for Sunday's rich Hong Kong International meeting.  Read more »

McMahon rapt in Tiger Dimejan

Thursday 6 December 2012, 4:51pm

Ric McMahon believes Tiger Dimejan can make a successful transition from midweek company to black type level in the Mode Plate at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Duggan out to cap big week

Thursday 6 December 2012, 4:36pm

Four days after winning her appeal against a one-month riding suspension, Jenny Duggan will be out chasing winners at Rosehill.  Read more »

O'Brien duo to go the distance

Thursday 6 December 2012, 4:20pm

Trainer Danny O'Brien believes a shorter trip should help Eraset regain his form while he is hoping Keep Cool will appreciate a distance rise.  Read more »

Trainer guilty of race day treatment.

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:56pm

Cranbourne trainer Ricky Maund has been found guilty of treating a horse on race day with stewards to determine his penalty next week.  Read more »

Dettori fears for reputation

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:55pm

Jockey Frankie Dettori says he fears for his reputation after a night out costs him six months out of the saddle for a drug offence.  Read more »

Hyam shooting for stakes double

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:42pm

John Hyam is chasing his first stakes win with Esprit De Bullet in the Doveton Stakes but could make it a double celebration with Almighty Bullet.  Read more »

Excellantes ready to peak in Moore

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:39pm

Excellantes has convinced trainer Robert Heathcote he is in peak condition for Saturday's George Moore Stakes despite an interstate campaign.  Read more »

Shane Dye celebrates a win

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:24pm

Champion jockey Shane Dye has won his first race since returning to the saddle following a two-year hiatus from racing.  Read more »

Champion apprentice back in town

Thursday 6 December 2012, 3:10pm

Almost a decade after claiming the apprentices' premiership, Ronnie Stewart has his sights on re-establishing himself in Sydney.  Read more »

Godbolt heading to town with filly

Thursday 6 December 2012, 11:57am

Country trainer Neil Godbolt doesn't make the trip to Sydney lightly but he has decided to roll the dice and test juvenile Choice Dawn in city company.  Read more »

Moreira considers a move to Australia

Thursday 6 December 2012, 11:55am

Singapore-based jockey Joao Moreira says he will eventually make the move to either Australia or Hong Kong to test his skills against the world's best.  Read more »

Bartley hoping for happy homecoming

Thursday 6 December 2012, 11:26am

Tracey Bartley believes San Zaim can turn her lacklustre recent form on its head and claim her second successive Mudgee Cup.  Read more »

Helen Johnson Houghton dies aged 102

Thursday 6 December 2012, 7:58am

The first woman to train an English Classic winner, Helen Johnson Houghton, has died at the age of 102.  Read more »

Dettori banned for six months

Thursday 6 December 2012, 12:22am

France's racing authorities say jockey Frankie Dettori has committed a serious breach of the rules, banning him for six months.  Read more »

Tempo to suit Phelan Ready in Moore

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 6:12pm

Phelan Ready hasn't won for more than three years but that could change in the George Moore Stakes, according to jockey Damian Browne.  Read more »

Cassidy upbeat about Sea Siren's chances

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 6:00pm

Jim Cassidy is hoping for a kind draw for Sea Siren as he prepares to head to Hong Kong where he will partner her in the International Sprint.  Read more »

Eurell bags double at Sandown

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 5:50pm

Trainer Greg Eurell is hoping he has found two autumn carnival contenders after Zombie Dancer and Champagne Ruby gave him a winning double at Sandown.  Read more »

Millions aim for Cessnock-trained filly

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 5:25pm

The Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast is the aim for Madame Fly who capitalised on her race experience to win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Meagher back in the limelight

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 5:04pm

Trainer John Meagher is content to allow his sons, Dan and Chris, to call the shots as their training partnership gains traction in Queensland.  Read more »

Mendivil still learning his trade

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 4:57pm

Trainer Mathew Ellerton is persisting with his gelding Mendivil, convinced it is only a matter of time before the horse breaks through for a win.  Read more »

McEvoy hopes for summer success on Galah

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 4:47pm

A trip to Perth for a Group One race didn't eventuate for Galah who is instead back in Sydney to chase a summer double, starting with the Festival Stakes.  Read more »

Ford escapes injury in Warwick Farm fall

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 3:48pm

Jay Ford has had a lucky escape from injury after a Warwick Farm race fall, with the jockey only suffering some muscle soreness in his back.  Read more »

Perfect draw for Luckygray

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 1:38pm

Local star Luckygray remains a firm favourite for the Group One Kingston Town Classic after drawing well in barrier four.  Read more »

Taylor Made Sales Horses on Bloodstock.com.au

Wednesday 5 December 2012, 12:11pm

Bloodstock.com.au welcomes Taylor Made Sales Agency Inc to our website!  Read more »

Dettori to learn fate on Wednesday

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 11:53pm

Jockey Frankie Dettori will find out his suspension for failing a doping test on Wednesday.  Read more »

Stewards charge Howmuchdoyouloveme team

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 6:18pm

Con Karakatsanis and his father Tony have been charged over the discovery of stomach-tubing equipment in a stable during the Melbourne Cup carnival.  Read more »

Sea Siren pleases O'Shea in Sha Tin gallop

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 5:24pm

Trainer John O'Shea has watched Sea Siren gallop in Hong Kong and says the star mare is in good shape for the International Sprint at Sha Tin.  Read more »

Charlie Chopsticks to add to sire's run

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 5:04pm

Charlie Chopsticks will be out to keep his sire Myboycharlie in the early-season two-year-old spotlight when he races for the first time at Rosehill.  Read more »

Munce takes to saddle after cancer news

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:53pm

Chris Munce is preparing to fight throat cancer but he plans to keep riding until he starts radiation therapy.  Read more »

She's Bella debuts with eye to Gold Coast

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:45pm

The Magic Millions Classic credentials of two-year-old She's Bella will be on show when the filly makes her debut in a midweek race at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Duggan clear to ride after appeal victory

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:13pm

Jenny Duggan has won an appeal against a suspension which would have ruled her out of the saddle until early next year.  Read more »

Secluded left as Messara's Rosehill hope

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 4:09pm

Well-related mare Secluded will be Paul Messara's only Rosehill runner on Festival Stakes day with the trainer deciding to spell Mahisara.  Read more »

Inglis announce free iPad app – Inglis Sales

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 3:41pm

Inglis is pleased to announce the launch of the free Inglis Sales iPad app , giving clients cutting edge yet user-friendly access to Inglis Sales catalogues on their iPad.  Read more »

Winter King in second chance at Caulfield

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 3:39pm

Winter King will be out to make up for a recent mishap when he lines up in the Doveton Stakes at Caulfield.  Read more »

Champagne Ruby set to step up at Sandown

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 3:06pm

Trainer Greg Eurell is confident of another consistent run from his mare Champagne Ruby at Sandown.  Read more »

Gai Waterhouse to train for the Queen

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 1:05pm

Carlton House, one of the best horses in the Queen's team of thoroughbreds, will do his future racing in Australia under the care of Gai Waterhouse.  Read more »

Sydney Summer Sale catalogue now online

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 10:22am

Sydney Summer Sale catalogue now online The online catalogue for this Friday’s Inglis Sydney Summer Thoroughbred Sale, featuring dispersals or reductions from Brooklyn Lodge, Cornerstone Stud and Patinack Farm, is now available at www.inglis.com.au.  Read more »

Dettori penalty soon over failed drug test

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 9:50am

France Galop is set to deliver its verdict over Frankie Dettori's failed drug test which is likely to mean the jockey will be out for several months.  Read more »

Tigress Joy in fitness bid for Caulfield

Monday 3 December 2012, 6:08pm

Trainer Darren Weir is sweating on the fitness of one of his star mares, Tigress Joy, whose preparation has been hampered by a foot abscess.  Read more »

Appeal decision to decide Cantonese jockey

Monday 3 December 2012, 5:52pm

Jenny Duggan has formed a winning combination with tough stayer Cantonese but an appeal hearing will decide if the streak continues at Rosehill.  Read more »

Bloodstock agents make play for Napayshini

Monday 3 December 2012, 5:46pm

Napayshini, the youngster who finished second at his race debut but made bigger headlines than any winner on the day, has been the subject of huge offers.  Read more »