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Malavio to press Villiers Stakes claims

Monday 3 December 2012, 5:34pm

A barrier trial win has kept smart galloper Malavio up to the mark as he continues his Villiers Stakes build-up in the Festival Stakes.  Read more »

All's well with Alcopop ahead of HK Cup

Monday 3 December 2012, 4:53pm

Trainer Jake Stephens is happy with the condition of Alcopop as the Mackinnon Stakes winner prepares for the Hong Kong Cup.  Read more »

Good Ba Ba wins Cranbourne barrier trial

Monday 3 December 2012, 4:34pm

Former Hong Kong champion Good Ba Ba has won a Cranbourne barrier trial by five lengths at his first public appearance in Australia.  Read more »

RV to crackdown on racing cheats

Monday 3 December 2012, 2:58pm

Racing Victoria has announced a crackdown on cheats in the industry with the release of its Integrity Information Paper.  Read more »

Another son of Danehill passed away

Monday 3 December 2012, 11:43am

As the breeding season for 2012 starts to wind down,for one farm in the Hunter Valley the season end has come sooner than expected following the premature death of one of there stallions.  Read more »

Bobs deserves Gold Cup top billing: rider

Monday 3 December 2012, 11:15am

Hennessy Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth is a deserved favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, jockey Barry Geraghty says.  Read more »

Luke Nolen wins Wodonga Cup

Sunday 2 December 2012, 6:26pm

Luke Nolen has combined with Mike Moroney to win the Wodonga Cup with Zabisco, an entire by leading stallion Zabeel.  Read more »

Jester's Girl not quite finished yet

Sunday 2 December 2012, 5:24pm

Pregnant mare Jester's Girl will be given the chance to add another stakes win to her resume before she is retired.  Read more »

Clipperton to ride Monton in Festival

Sunday 2 December 2012, 5:20pm

Ron Quinton is putting is faith in apprentice Sam Clipperton to steer Monton in his defence of his Festival Stakes win.  Read more »

Outlandish Lad set to travel

Sunday 2 December 2012, 3:57pm

South Australian Outlandish Lad will be making Melbourne his second home after his win at Caulfield on Saturday  Read more »

Black Caviar's workload stepped up

Sunday 2 December 2012, 3:32pm

Black Caviar's training will be ramped up in preparation for her return to Peter Moody's stable and a first-up tilt at the Lightning Stakes.  Read more »

Adebisi aiming for back-to-back Moore wins

Sunday 2 December 2012, 2:49pm

Trainer Desleigh Forster says a switch in venue will not trouble Adebisi as he attempts back-to-back wins in the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Bobs Worth jumps to glory at Newbury

Sunday 2 December 2012, 1:37pm

Bobs Worth has jumped to the head of markets for the Cheltenham Gold Cup with a dominant performance in the Hennessy Gold Cup.  Read more »

Parr and Moody in Warwick Farm double

Saturday 1 December 2012, 6:37pm

Jockey Josh Parr made the most of more opportunites from Peter Moody in Sydney with a winning double for the Melbourne trainer at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Circle Of Power wins in Warwick Farm debut

Saturday 1 December 2012, 6:33pm

Circle Of Power marked his first start on his home track at Warwick Farm with a victory but the Rod Craig-trained galloper had to survive a protest.  Read more »

Long run ends as Newitt cops suspension

Saturday 1 December 2012, 6:21pm

Craig Newitt's extraordinary run of 2382 rides without suspension ended at Caulfield when he was banned for 10 meetings.  Read more »

Horses, jockeys survive Sydney heatwave

Saturday 1 December 2012, 6:17pm

Racing went ahead on schedule at Warwick Farm despite a heatwave making conditions uncomfortable for punters, horses and their riders.  Read more »

Hayes has high praise for horse and rider

Saturday 1 December 2012, 5:49pm

Trainer David Hayes shared the love after Rose Pattern's win at Caulfield, praising both her and jockey Chad Schofield.  Read more »

New tactics work wonders for Jet Style

Saturday 1 December 2012, 5:36pm

Chris Munce kept his unbeaten record aboard Jet Style intact in the Recognition but only after prevailing in a nail-biting finish.  Read more »

Pregnant mare secures black-type win

Saturday 1 December 2012, 4:53pm

Jester's Girl accomplished her mission of adding black type to her name when she scored a boilover win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Fiumicino takes earnings past $3 million

Saturday 1 December 2012, 4:48pm

Nine-year-old Fiumicino has notched his first victory since 2009 and took his career earnings past $3 million with an all-the-way win in the Listed ATC Cup.  Read more »

Secret Liaison confirms form turnaround

Saturday 1 December 2012, 4:34pm

Secret Liaison has scored her second win in a week following a year-long drought, saluting with a regulation win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Office Bearer action clouds Farm victory

Saturday 1 December 2012, 4:17pm

An unusual leg action which has attracted the attention of stewards has thrown doubt on the Sydney future of the Peter Moody-trained Office Bearer.  Read more »

Le Roi shows European class for McEvoy

Saturday 1 December 2012, 3:30pm

Le Roi became the first member of trainer Tony McEvoy's team of imports to win a Melbourne race when he scored at Caulfield.  Read more »

Freedman celebrates move with a win

Saturday 1 December 2012, 2:54pm

Trainer Anthony Freedman celebrated the announcement of his move from his family's country training complex to Flemington with a win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Blinkers on Poste Restante in Summer Cup

Saturday 1 December 2012, 2:44pm

Michael Cahill has recommended blinkers go back on Poste Restante in the Summer Cup after her narrow win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.  Read more »

All The Talk wins but Napayshini impresses

Saturday 1 December 2012, 2:17pm

Gary Portelli hopes Warwick Farm winner All The Talk can make it to the Golden Slipper but the trainer of the runner-up thinks his horse can win the race..  Read more »

Resistant shows the way in Caulfield win

Saturday 1 December 2012, 2:06pm

Resistant might not have size on his side but he showed he has a lot of heart with his win at Caulfield.  Read more »

Dunaden team maintains the faith for HK

Saturday 1 December 2012, 12:07pm

Craig Williams says Dunaden can't be judged on his Melbourne Cup run when assessing his prospects of defending his Hong Kong Vase crown.  Read more »

Nuptse out for change in luck at Farm

Friday 30 November 2012, 5:37pm

Five-year-old Nuptse was a luckless runner in her first start for trainer Kris Lees but will be out to turn her fortunes around in a Warwick Farm sprint.  Read more »

Racing officials on alert as heatwave hits

Friday 30 November 2012, 5:24pm

Horse trainers are taking different precautions ahead of the ATC Cup meeting at Warwick Farm which is expected to be run in heatwave conditions.  Read more »

Rejuvenated Niptious set for Caulfield

Friday 30 November 2012, 5:23pm

Veteran galloper Niptious is close to his best form despite advancing years with trainer Danny Curran keen about his Caulfield chances.  Read more »

Moriarty to cope with back-up in ATC Cup

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:55pm

Chris Waller is confident favourite Moriarty has the right constitution to cope with racing for the third straight week in the Listed ATC Cup.  Read more »

Millions goal looms for Gai's Choice

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:54pm

David Pfieffer knows what it takes to win feature races in Queensland and he'll strive to improve his strike-rate with Gai's Choice at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Freedman to take over Tinkler stable

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:39pm

Victorian trainer Anthony Freedman will take over the lease of 50 stables at Flemington following the departure of Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm outfit.  Read more »

Race name not a sign of retirement: bookie

Friday 30 November 2012, 2:13pm

Bookmaker Mick Rolfe has been recognised for his contribution to racing but says he's not ready for retirement despite 40 years in the industry.  Read more »

Tips on the management of competition horses during hot weather

Friday 30 November 2012, 9:18am

Hot weather, especially if combined with high humidity and still air, places the working horse at risk of heat stress. If not properly managed heat stress can result in...  Read more »

Snow Fairy stripped of Deauville win

Friday 30 November 2012, 8:14am

Snow Fairy has been disqualified from her win in France after testing positive to a banned anti-inflammatory.  Read more »

Sargent mares on track for summer success

Thursday 29 November 2012, 5:22pm

John Sargent is looking to stakes winning mares Fromelles and Holy Moly to make their mark in Sydney this summer as he builds up his Sydney stable.  Read more »

Sues chasing city success

Thursday 29 November 2012, 5:09pm

An unraced baby and a Sydney cast-off will be out to deliver trainer Mark Sues his maiden city success at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Whitefriars moves closer to return

Thursday 29 November 2012, 4:57pm

Dual Group Two winning sprinter Whitefriars has taken another positive step towards a race return with an impressive barrier trial win at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Karuta Queen goes to Moody

Thursday 29 November 2012, 4:15pm

Bonny mare Karuta Queen will be given another chance to show her wares on the racetrack, this time for new trainer Peter Moody.  Read more »

Special day for Coffey at Caulfield

Thursday 29 November 2012, 4:06pm

Apprentice jockey Harry Coffey, a cystic fibrosis sufferer, will have a special reason to chase success at Caulfield.  Read more »

Sydney braces for hot weekend at the track

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:53pm

Racing NSW stewards have pushed back arrival times for horses ahead of the weekend's races, with temperatures in the Sydney region set to near 40 degrees.  Read more »

Riva return likely to be delayed a week

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:51pm

Chris Waller says Riva De Lago is likely to be held back for another week but the trainer will still have Coup Ay Tee in the Sharp Flying at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Moody set to dominate Caulfield

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:42pm

Champion trainer Peter Moody is poised for a big afternoon at Caulfield where he will start a clutch of classy runners.  Read more »

Nikolic accused of threatening witness

Thursday 29 November 2012, 3:06pm

Disgraced jockey Danny Nikolic has been accused of threatening a steward who had given evidence against him during an appeal hearing.  Read more »

Kindness the key for Rockpecker

Thursday 29 November 2012, 1:58pm

Trainer Ken Fythe has one instruction for apprentice Tom Sadler when he rides his horse Rockpecker at Caulfield - be kind.  Read more »

Ross lured back to track by karaoke

Thursday 29 November 2012, 1:46pm

Les Ross has returned to training after a four-year absence and will chase stakes success at Eagle Farm with lightly-raced mare Cuddlesome.  Read more »

Geronimo Jack has street appeal

Thursday 29 November 2012, 11:25am

A few changes to the diet and exercise regimen of Geronimo Jack have helped the Coffs Harbour-trained gelding recapture form.  Read more »

Group One winner Borderlescott retired

Thursday 29 November 2012, 9:05am

Grand sprinter Borderlescott has been retired and will live out his days on trainer Robin Batiman's property.  Read more »

Weir picks Tigress Joy for Caulfield

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 6:14pm

Trainer Darren Weir believes his mare Tigress Joy is poised for another city win and he is hoping she notches it at Caulfield.  Read more »

Tassie beckons again for Youthful Jack

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 5:31pm

Trainer Ross Stitt believes seven-year-old Youthful Jack still has plenty to offer as he prepares to return for a two-state summer campaign.  Read more »

Ronnie Stewart back in winner's stall

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 5:30pm

Ronnie Stewart has wasted little time making an impact since his recent return to Australia, celebrating a metropolitan success at Newcastle.  Read more »

Pride to trial former Hong Kong galloper

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 5:05pm

Hypurr, a well-performed galloper from Hong Kong, will make his first Australian appearance in a Warwick Farm barrier trial.  Read more »

Schofield move pays off

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 3:27pm

David Hayes has predicted a bright future for stable apprentice Chad Schofield after the pair combined to win the opening race at Sandown.  Read more »

Snowden to produce well-bred filly at Farm

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 3:14pm

Aspen, the first foal out of Golden Slipper placegetter Portillo, has pleased trainer Peter Snowden ahead of her racetrack debut at Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Nikolic lied to gain advantage

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 1:50pm

A lawyer has accused jockey Danny Nikolic of lying to suit the occasion and of being petulant and childish during his appeal against a two year ban.  Read more »

Murphy to make up for lost time

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 12:37pm

Injury interrupted Lucky Murphy's career almost before it began but his connections are hoping the gelding proves worth the wait.  Read more »

Buck's heads Hurdle contenders

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 8:39am

Champion jumper Big Buck's will attempt to win the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury for the fourth consecutive year.  Read more »

Stewards to hear Dettori case next week

Wednesday 28 November 2012, 2:34am

French horse racing stewards will meet next week to discuss champion jockey Frankie Dettori's positive drug test.  Read more »

Black Caviar relation named for racing

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 5:44pm

The owners of the unraced two-year-old half-sister to Black Caviar have decided on the name Belle Couture for the high-profile filly.  Read more »

Payne set to return but flags retirement

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 5:16pm

Group One-winning jockey Michelle Payne says she is "definitely retiring" from riding within two years, but won't let injuries force her out of the saddle.  Read more »

All The Talk in gear switch for Farm race

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 5:02pm

Trainer Gary Portelli has decided on gear changes for two-year-old All The Talk who will chase his first win at his home track, Warwick Farm.  Read more »

Sea Siren favourite for Hong Kong Sprint

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 4:13pm

Sydney-trained sprinter Sea Siren continues to attract support ahead of the Hong Kong International race meeting.  Read more »

Rawiller suspension reduced on appeal

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 4:04pm

In-form Victorian jockey Brad Rawiller has had a 14-meeting sentence for careless riding reduced to six, allowing him to ride at Caulfield on Saturday.  Read more »

McEvoy confines jockey to Adelaide base

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 3:56pm

Trainer Tony McEvoy has barred stable jockey Matthew Neilsen from riding his horses in interstate races after he weighed in 1kg over at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Conferre in line for fourth straight win

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 3:41pm

An increase in distance has led to Conferre striking a purple patch of form and trainer Robert Smerdon is hoping her winning streak continues at Sandown.  Read more »

Eagle Farm and Doomben revamp approved

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 2:53pm

Eagle Farm and Doomben racecourses are in for a major upgrade after Brisbane City Council approved a $1.2 billion masterplan.  Read more »

Darley colts on different Guineas paths

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 2:26pm

Talented colts Epaulette and Albrecht will go their separate ways during autumn campaigns aimed at Group One Guineas races in Sydney and Melbourne.  Read more »

Pfieffer chasing dream result at home

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 2:01pm

Trainer David Pfieffer will chance his arm with Dreamworker, scratching the mare from a restricted race to contest the Frank Underwood Cup.  Read more »

Mount Athos, The Fugue to miss Vase

Tuesday 27 November 2012, 11:01am

English stayers Mount Athos and The Fugue are confirmed high-profile scratchings from the Hong Kong Vase.  Read more »

Gai's Choice to find spark at Eagle Farm

Monday 26 November 2012, 5:20pm

Gai's Choice almost won the Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm and David Pfieffer is hoping a return to the Brisbane track will work wonders for the mare.  Read more »

King Utah to step up to stakes company

Monday 26 November 2012, 5:10pm

The well-travelled King Utah will face his biggest test when he steps up to stakes company for the first time in the Frank Underwood Cup.  Read more »

Canali looking to change trainer's luck

Monday 26 November 2012, 4:54pm

Trainer Stephen Brown is hoping his former Darwin sprinter Canali can give him a change of luck at Caulfield.  Read more »

Bossdon City's career back on track

Monday 26 November 2012, 4:40pm

Brett Cavanough's links to champion mare Black Caviar have played a part in reviving the racing career of a one-time Blue Diamond Stakes favourite.  Read more »

Schofield has another full book

Monday 26 November 2012, 4:07pm

The announcement by apprentice jockey Chad Schofield he is staying in Victoria has been rewarded with another full book of rides at Sandown.  Read more »

Moreira booked for Classic lightweight

Monday 26 November 2012, 3:20pm

Joao Moreira has celebrated riding his 200th winner for the season in Singapore with a booking for one of the main chances in the Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Hong Kong awaits Alcopop

Monday 26 November 2012, 3:18pm

Mackinnon Stakes winner Alcopop will be one of the outsiders in the Hong Kong Cup, but his trainer believes he can mix it with the best.  Read more »

Japan result underlines Cup absence

Monday 26 November 2012, 1:51pm

An international racing expert says a relaxation of quarantine rules are needed if horses who dominated in the Japan Cup are to run in the Melbourne Cup.  Read more »

Speed Baby continues domination in Malaysia

Monday 26 November 2012, 8:44am

Fastnet Rock gelding Speed Baby continued the domination of Australian bred gallopers in Malaysia’s feature races when he ran out the victor of the Malaysian Group 1 Coronation Cup (1600m) at the Perak Turf Club in Ipoh on Sunday.  Read more »

Arc winner Solemia retired

Monday 26 November 2012, 8:19am

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Solemia has been retired from racing after failing to handle the pressure of the Japan cup.  Read more »

Gentildonna wins the Japan Cup

Sunday 25 November 2012, 6:53pm

Japanese filly Gentildonna has led in a local trifecta in the Japan Cup with Red Cadeaux best of three Melbourne Cup runners, finishing eighth.  Read more »

Cantonese and Moriarty could clash again

Sunday 25 November 2012, 5:14pm

The in-form Cantonese has been a revelation for trainer Bjorn Baker who is considering backing him up in the Frank Underwood Cup.  Read more »

Melbourne beckons for Barakey

Sunday 25 November 2012, 4:44pm

Barakey will be aimed at feature sprints during the Melbourne autumn carnival after extending his perfect record to 11 in the Winterbottom Stakes.  Read more »

Sea Siren ready for Hong Kong assignment

Sunday 25 November 2012, 1:37pm

Three-time Group One winner Sea Siren has pleased trainer John O;Shea with her preparation aimed at the Hong Kong International Sprint.  Read more »

Risk Aversion ready to resume

Sunday 25 November 2012, 1:21pm

The Coolmore Classic is the long-term goal for Risk Aversion who will embark on a brief summer campaign at Eagle Farm on Saturday.  Read more »

Nicholls counts on Conti for Gold

Sunday 25 November 2012, 12:14pm

Champion jumps trainer Paul Nicholls has a potential star in Silviniaco Conti to help fill the gap left by the retirement of Kauto Star.  Read more »

Local triumph for Perth's Mr Moet

Saturday 24 November 2012, 8:33pm

Perth trainer Adam Durrant has claimed the biggest win of his career with Mr Moet in the Group One Railway Stakes.  Read more »

Barakey posts 11 from 11 in Winterbottom

Saturday 24 November 2012, 7:30pm

Barakey has survived a tense finish to post his first Group One win and extend his unbeaten record to 11.  Read more »

Harrison outed for careless riding

Saturday 24 November 2012, 7:02pm

Tegan Harrison incurred her sixth careless riding suspension since May when she was outed for six meetings by stewards at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Steel Zip returns with Keith Noud victory

Saturday 24 November 2012, 6:20pm

The judgment of jockey Brad Stewart proved spot-on when Steel Zip made a winning return to racing in the Keith Noud Handicap at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Specific Choice a big winner at Rosehill

Saturday 24 November 2012, 5:39pm

Specific Choice has given his owners a huge pay day and put his career back on track with victory in the Inglis Bonus at Rosehill.  Read more »

Criticism fires Rawiller to Valley treble

Saturday 24 November 2012, 5:18pm

Jockey Brad Rawiller rode his first city treble since he was an apprentice at Moonee Valley, answering his social media critics.  Read more »

The White Hope on Magic Millions Cup trail

Saturday 24 November 2012, 5:06pm

The Magic Millions Cup is on the agenda for The White Hope after his record-breaking Eagle Farm win on Saturday.  Read more »

Kulgrinda capitalises on depleted field

Saturday 24 November 2012, 3:50pm

Handy sprinter Kulgrinda has made the most of a starting mishap that forced the scratching of her biggest danger to win at Moonee Valley.  Read more »

Delago Bolt rewards trainer's patience

Saturday 24 November 2012, 3:37pm

Delago Bolt has endured more setbacks than most racehorses but trainer James Lyons has never lost faith in the Eagle Farm winner.   Read more »

Cantonese keeps up winning spree for Baker

Saturday 24 November 2012, 3:23pm

Cantonese has claimed his fifth win from his past seven starts and his third in town with an impressive display at Rosehill.  Read more »

Anxious moments before Real Surreal win

Saturday 24 November 2012, 2:41pm

The Magic Millions will be Real Surreal's primary goal after she overcame inexperience to win at Eagle Farm.  Read more »

Exceptionally set for spring breakthrough

Saturday 24 November 2012, 2:17pm

Consistent mare Exceptionally will be looking to make amends for a string of city placings when she runs in the $200,000 Ballarat Cup.  Read more »